Ladies
Play in Pink 3-Ball Scramble – 15th August 2024
The Play in Pink 3-Ball Scramble, held on the 15th of August, 2024, at Cahir Park Golf Club, was a resounding success. This annual event, organised in support of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, attracted a strong turnout of both members and visitors, all united for a great cause.
Participants enjoyed a thrilling day of golf in the Open Ladies & Gents 18-Hole 3-Ball Champagne Scramble.
The competition was fierce, with golfers showcasing their skills across the beautifully maintained course. The atmosphere was great, amplified by the stunning array of pink-themed outfits worn by players in support of breast cancer awareness.
Results:
1st Place:
Mary Kenrick, Mary Comerford, Norma O’Brien – 89 Points
2nd Place:
- Corbett (Faithlegg), B. O’Shea (Waterford Castle)
- Fleming (Williamstown) – 87 Points
3rd Place:
Marie Keating, Emma Keating, Joanne Quaid – 85 Points (Countback)
4th Place:
Lisa Blackett, Anne Fitzgerald, Joanne Fitzgerald – 85 Points (Countback)
Men’s Play in Pink Winners:
1st Place:
- Fitzgerald, B. Berry, J. Berry
– 95 Points
2nd Place:
- Walsh, J. Cantwell, F. Davis
– 92 Points
In addition to the golf, a raffle was held with great prizes up for grabs, adding to the excitement of the day.
The event also featured a prize for the best-dressed participants, recognising those who went the extra mile in donning their finest pink attire.
Overall, the Play in Pink 2024 event was a fantastic day of sport, camaraderie, and charity, making a significant contribution to the ongoing efforts of the National Breast Cancer Research.
Congratulations everyone.
Tuesday Ladies Scramble
Ladies have enjoyed well supported Champagne Scrambles over the last two Tuesdays.
Winning team on 6th August was Kathleen Noonan, Catherine Coyne and Joan Kelly with 62pts.
Winning team on 13th August was Geraldine Cooney, Breda Kavanagh and Millie Webb with 65pts
Australian Spoons
Best Wishes are extended to Anne Fitzgerald and Lisa Blackett who travel to Co. Longford Golf Club on Monday 26th to play in the Final of the Australian Spoons competition. Safe journey Ladies and Good Luck.
Club Matchplay Competitions
The Connolly Cards Fethard and the Bánór sponsored Summer Matchplay Series are nearing completion. All participants are asked to play out their rounds. Further updates next week.
Mens
The Noel Ahearne Memorial Cup
The Noel Ahearne Memorial Cup took place from the 16th to 18th of August and was also our Golfer of the Year 7 event. A massive turn out for this event in memory of Noel.
First place was Danny Collins with a gross score of 86 playing off 22 giving him a nett 64.
Second place went to Greg Price who shot a gross score of 81 playing off 16 leaving him one shot back with a nett 65. The gross prize went to Darren Sweeney with an impressive 68.
Third was picked up by Eugene Quirke with a gross score of 89 playing off 23 and a nett 66.
9 Hole Competition
Our weekly 9 hole competition winner was Michael O’Donnell with 17pts
ABP Taylormade Open Singles
13th 14th & 15th of August
Weekly Winners
Category Player Handicap Score
Cat 1 Darren Sweeney (-3) 33points
Cat 2 Dinny Ryan (13) 40 points
Cat 3 Peter Maguire (20) 41 points
Cat 4 Ronon O’Donoghue (35) 36 points
Mens Upcoming Fixtures
Tues 20th Aug, Wed 21st Aug Thurs 22nd Aug, ABP – Taylormade Summer Series
4 weeks left to qualify for the grand final on the 15th of September
Due to the popular demand next weekend`s competition will see our second running of the Multi Tee Challenge for 2024
Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th Blue, White & Green Multi Tee Challenge
GOTY 8 will take place the following weekend. Cahir House Hotel 18 Hole Open Stroke. Fri 30th, Sat 31st of Aug & Sun 1st of September.
Find the Golf Ball
The envelope drawn was for Gérard Kiely and he wasn’t a winner of the jackpot. Gérard still picks up €20
Hi Number was 42.
Next week’s jackpot will be €720.
Many thanks to everyone who supports the weekly draw.
