Dates for your Diaries
Captains Drive-in, Sunday 2nd April.
Club Classic Weekend 26th to 28th May, a Classic with a difference is promised.
President’s Weekend 14th to 16th July.
Mens’ Captain’s Weekend 4th to 6th August.
Ladies Captain’s Day Saturday 19th August.
Remember the 3 Rs11
Please remember the 3 Rs:
Replace the Divots, Repair the Pitch Marks and Rake the Bunkers.
Please respect the Course Staff, drive Buggies in the Rough Grass area and on pathways and please do not wander outside of the prescribed Holes that are open.
Ladies
Spring Leagues
Ladies Spring League very kindly sponsored by Bánór and Mens League very kindly sponsored by John Quirke Jewellers are both in full swing.
Keep an eye on the BRS and the weather. Let us all get our matches played by the set final dates. Good luck to everyone.
Valentines’ Day celebrations
The Ladies played the 12 Hole Champagne Scramble on Tuesday 14th February and adjourned to the Clubhouse to celebrate Birthdays, enjoy chocolate cake, compliments of Captain Mary and strawberry cake from Kay’s culinary repertoire. The golf was a close contest with Team of Rosaleen Fitzgerald, Catherine Coyne, Phil O’Connor and Geraldine Cooney coming out on top with 66pts on countback. Another very enjoyable day for all.
Ladies Results
The 12 Hole Open Singles Stapleford competition played Monday 13th to Sunday 19th February was well supported again this week.
Congratulations to Geraldine Cooney (32) who won for second consecutive week with 32pts. Second was Barbara Nugent (25) 29pts C/B. Gross Prize was won by Julie Connolly (11) 17pts. Third place went to Yvonne Morrison (16) 29pts and in Fourth position was Mary Kenrick (13) 28pts. Congratulations and well done to everyone.
Kick Start Golf 2023
Ladies will play a Champagne Scramble on Thursday 23rd February to Kick Start the 2023 Golf Season and the Day is very kindly sponsored by Murphy Candles Cahir. It will be a Shotgun start at 10.30am. All gather for 10.00am. Ladies are looking forward to a competitive Scramble and lovely prizes to play for. Many thanks to Sponsors.
Find the Golf Ball
All members are asked to support the ‘Find the Golf Ball’ weekly fundraiser. Your weekly €2 is very valuable to build funds for continuous improvement of golf facilities and equipment. The envelope drawn on Saturday 18th February was Michael Burke and his number was 3. It was not a winner but he still receives €20. The next draw will take place on Saturday 25th of February.
Envelopes are available in the Bar and Restaurant and in the Pro Shop. The jackpot €580.
Mens
Our weekly 12 Hole Open Singles Stableford continued Monday 6th February to Sunday 12th Feb 2023. The results were as follows:
Category 1: Brian Frazer (3) 26 pts (DC)
Category 2: Patrick Moloney (12) 30 pts
Category 3: John Morrissey (18) 30 pts (CB)
Category 4: Michael Burke (22) 28 pts
Congrats to all the winners.