Castlegregory Golf Club

Results Week Ending 12th July 2009

2009-07-13T04:47:00.001-07:00

Ladies

18 Hole Scotch Foursomes, sponsored by Donagh Shanahan

1. Kay Meade & Merlyn O’Connor 41 pts.

2. Marie McCarthy & Nuala Carlin 37 pts.

3. Anna Shannon & Geraldine O’Brien 36 pts.

Fixtures

Fri. 17^th July – 18 hole Stableford, sponsored by Anna & Kieran Shannon.

Sun 19^th July – Lady President’s Prize, sponsored by Michael O’Dowd Bar & Restaurant, Clahane and Mike Fitzgerald (Altobridge).

9 hole competition for men on Sun 19^th - Timesheet from 7.00 to 8.20 a.m.

Men

18 hole Stableford, sponsored by Nevada Bobs, Tralee.

1. Brian Neenan 39 pts.

2. John Rowan 39 pts.

3. George Nash 36 pts.

Front 9 – Frankie Herlihy 20 pts.

Back 9 - Pat Leahy 20 pts.

President Ger Callanan’s Prize on Sunday 26^th July. Timesheet in Clubhouse.

Castlegregory Pipped by Ballybunion in Junior Cup

2009-07-13T02:26:00.001-07:00

Well done to our Junior Cup team on their great effort against Ballybunion in Tralee on Saturday last 11^th July. This was the Club’s first time to enter this competition and once again, as happened to many of our teams this year, the overall match was decided on the extra tie holes in the deciding match. The match was played in driving rain and wind on the excellent Barrow links – some matches were suspended for a period to shelter from the weather. After four matches the score stood at Castlegregory 2, Ballybunion 2. Pat Doody and Mike Tangney had excellent wins while Con O’Connor and Jason Rowan had gone down fighting to top quality opponents. In the final match, Dan O’Connor was three down with five to play but had levelled the match after 18. It was then down the 19^th – this was halved so the match went to the 20^th where Ballybunion had the extra bit of luck to secure the win. An excellent display from our newcomers against very experienced opponents. Very well done to the team management and all panel members and congratulations to a very sporting Ballybunion team.

Some Images from Lady Captain Sandra's Prize Day

2009-07-08T04:55:00.000-07:00

2009 Lady Captain Sandra Nyhan presents her Captain's Prize to the winner, Vice Captain Liz O'Carroll.

2009-07-08T04:53:00.000-07:00

Gorretti O'Connor takes the runner up prize.

2009-07-08T04:52:00.000-07:00

3rd prize goes to Mary Rose Binchy.

2009-07-08T04:43:00.000-07:00

Heather Stephenson takes 4th spot.

2009-07-08T04:41:00.000-07:00

Attentive family members at Sandra's Prize Presentation.

2009-07-08T04:39:00.000-07:00

At last a man appears on the scene. Lady Captain Sandra with her mascot for the day.

2009-07-08T04:34:00.000-07:00

Sandra with Former Lady Captain and President Colette, Marian and Heather - all enjoying the bright and breezy sunshine before going out on the course. Any winners here?

2009-07-08T04:31:00.000-07:00

Lady Captain Sandra with some nervous hopefuls before their round - Tina, Marcella and Mary Rose.

2009-07-08T04:27:00.000-07:00

What's the odds on getting two brilliant Captains in the one picture?

2009-07-08T04:22:00.000-07:00

4th July 2009, Lady Captain Sandra's Prize Day - Sandra and Lady President Joan got their Independence Day colour scheme just right.

Letter from a Guest of the Lady Captain

2009-07-08T01:26:00.001-07:00

05.07.2009.

Castlegregory is a small village on the northern shore of the Dingle peninsula. A place which, for millennia, owed its survival to its remote location in the general scheme of things. No great plunder here for the Vikings, although a few must have slipped through. Lean pickings also for the Normans who seem to have missed the Republic of Kerry altogether. ‘Castle’ survived for generations on the intransigence and the ‘webbed foot’ mentality of the indigenous population. It still does.

I recently had the privilege of visiting the village as a guest of the Lady Captain, on the occasion of her annual prize. A very pleasant day, a wonderful night, a privilege to share with the disparate attendees. The details of the day are for another epistle.

My abiding memory was of the apparent and obviously genuine un-inhibitionness un-inhibititudeness or whatever word you can invent, if there is such a noun, of the locals. Welcomed with a typical patronising touch of Kerry bonhomie, this rapidly evaporated when they realised that Corkonianism is not as ingrained as either county believes. As always those clever and beautiful people put us at our ease, perhaps off our guard, who knows. One way or another a great day got off to a great start at the Castlegregory clubhouse. We all knew the lady captain, so her effusive welcome was expected. Her Vice, her secretary, her predecessor, the lady president and the whole shooting match of female members who welcomed us, defied description. Their attributes encompassed all those normally expected in Pigalle, Trinity College and the Tralee Dome. Wonderful women all. They welcomed us effusively and without reservation, and still, in some unfathomable way, we felt that it was we who owed them a debt of gratitude, as indeed the evening proved.

Males to Tomasins, females to Crutches: Fed and watered: Back to Crutches.

One who has lived a long time and who has experienced all kinds of rannygazoo can only describe what ensued as magical. The welcome, the lead in by the secretary, the homily of the Lady Captain, the acceptance of her vice (who happened to win) the obvious bond between the members, the like bond between the members and their guests, the warm feeling that pervaded the proceedings and the never to be forgotten down to earth attitude that obviously pervades this lovely club, made this writer, for one, envious.

Long may your beautiful course survive.

Long may your approach to golf survive.

Long may your “joy de vivre” survive.

Thank you.

A guest.

Thank You from the Lady Captain

2009-07-07T01:48:00.001-07:00

I am not normally stuck for words but on this occasion words fail me to describe what happened on Saturday last. A big thank you to all the members of both sections of the club who gave me a day and night that I will never, ever forget. For the cards, gifts, text messages, flowers, baking and just general goodwill, I thank you all.... Sandra.

Lady Captain's Prize and Other Results

2009-07-06T01:33:00.001-07:00

Lady Captain Sandra Nyhan’s prize - Results 4^thJuly

1^st L O’CARROLL (20) 65

2^nd G O’CONNOR (22) 69

3^rdM R BINCHY (20) 69

4^th H STEVENSON (23) 70

Best gross Mary T Real (8) 80

Front 9 M McCarthy (20) 31

Back 9 M Cummins (14) 31

9 Hole Competition

1^st Joan Ferriter

Putting Competition

1^st Ruth Bowler

Fixtures - Fri 10^th & Sun 12^th July

18 hole Scotch Foursomes sponsored by Donagh Shanahan

Men’s results

5^TH July 18 hole singles s/f

1^st J McKenna (17) 39

2^nd N Moynihan (19) 37

3^rd S O Connor (T) (19) 35

2009 Captain's Prize Results and Fixtures

2009-06-29T01:50:00.001-07:00

2009 Captains Prize (Sean Barry) - sponsored by Ashes Bar & Restaurant, Camp.

1^st Martin Rice (10) 67

2^nd Tony Sills (21) 68

3^rd Dennis Barron (21) 68

4^th Tim Scannell (12) 70

Best gross Jason Rowan (10) 81

Past Captain Martin Rice (10) 67

Font 9 Bart Moriarty (24) 31

Back 9 Anthony O Connor (18) 32

Guest Prize

Owen O Donnell (5) 69

Seniors: Winner

John Courtney 19 pts

Ladies 9 Hole s/f

1^st Geraldine O Brien (290 24

2^nd Marian Burke (32) 18

Juveniles 9 hole s/f

1^st Robert Prendeville (24) 14

Men’s Fixtures

5^th July - 18 hole s/f

Ladies Fixtures

4^th July - Lady Captain Sandra’s Prize - 18 hole stroke sponsored by Frank Nyhan Solicitors, Mallow; A.I.B, Mallow; Kevin O Keeffe, Architects.

Irish Mixed Foursomes in Killarney - by the Chairman

2009-06-26T03:21:00.001-07:00

So near and yet so far - again !
Arriving fit & well on Saturday p.m. our trusty troops took on Killorglin who had beaten their local rivals, Dooks in the morning sunshine. As the wind rose strongly over Lough Leane, the Men's club treasurer Sean and his personal health advisor Merlyn led us off with a perfect drive. Next off the t-box, Rebels Kieran and Anna, did likewise. Brian and Sandra, he of hurling repute and she being a neighbour of Thady Quill couln't be outdone and followed suit. The Chairman, accompanied by the newly wed Edel, had no choice but to match that & finally the two Vice Captains, Joe & Liz, took no notice & just hit straight out too.
The quality of golf was high from both teams but Castle always seemed to have the edge and the efforts of the moring match put Killorglin under extra pressure. Edel & Mike led from the start and finished on the 13th. The wily O'Connors were next in, winning 3 & 2. The Lady Captain & the "Hurler(!?!)" were comfortable, then stuttered (we'll be walking to the clubhouse anyway !) so finished on the 17th (2&1). Just ahead, taking inspiration from the Pairc Ui Chaoimh performance, Kieran & Anna, turned a deficit of 3 with 4 holes to go, into a win on the 18th.The Vice Captains were called in off the 17th fairway, 1up & looking good. 4.5 / 0.5
Sunday morning saw us pitted against Ross, who we beat last year in Killorglin. The Ross team is usually single figure young lads and high handicap 'more mature' ladies and this year was no different. Conditions were again warm with a stiff breeze.
First off the blocks were Jason "young JR" and " I'll be fine once I get going" Tina. Their study of the course on Saturday paid dividends and they came home 4 & 3. Edel & Mike went off second and had a ding-dong game, going 3 down, 2 up, 1 down and finally succumbed on the 19th (which ultimately decided the match). The O'Connors, as usual, finished early, 4 & 3. Sandra & Brian met a really 'hot' golfing couple and 'came second' 7& 6. The Shannons were also involved in a really tight battle and were pipped on the 18th. Both matches were played in a real sporting fashion as one would expect. Ross played Ceann Sibeal in the final and again won 3 / 2, that match also decided on the 19th.
Thanks to all those on the panel who gave of their time and effort to play and support. This is arguably the strongest team in the Club and success is not far away. The number of people willing to don the club colours in play and support is ever increasing and this also augers well. Roll on the Nines of Kerry.

Results

2009-06-23T04:14:00.001-07:00

Men's Results.

20th & 21st June - 18 Hole S/F
Sponsor - Kerry's Eye

1st Maurice Hogan (16) 39 pts
2nd John Moriarty (22) 39 pts
3rd Tommy O'Halloran (15) 37 pts.

Front 9 Mike Mercer (20) 21 pts
Back 9 Seamus Brown (12) 20 pts

Fixtures - 27th & 28th June
Captain Sean Barry's Prize 18 Hole S/Ford

Ladies Club

Results - Friday 19th & Sunday 21st - 18 Hole Stroke GOTY

1st Linda Murphy (33) 66
2nd Kathleen Hennessey 69
3rd Sandra Nyhan (17) 75

Best Gross Mary T. Real (8) 79.

Fixtures - Friday June 26th - 18 Hole Stableford
Sponsor Edel Randles

Sunday 28th - 9 Hole Competition for ladies sponsored by Captain Sean Barry
Timesheet in operation 3-4pm

Get the next generation of Free Windows Live Services Click here!

MIXED TEAM - MIXED BLESSINGS - MIXED RESULT!

2009-06-21T14:31:00.001-07:00

The men's and ladies' clubs joined forces this weekend in a sunny and resplendid Mahony's Point to try to make our mark in the national mixed competition. Edel Randles and Mike Keane had a very difficult task to pick the dream team to take on Killorglin on saturday afternoon. Killorglin had earlier that morning put paid to Dooks hopes of victory so we knew we had a difficult task in hand. It was a very healthy sign of our club that Mike and Edel had such a large crew from which to pick the team - many were playing well and the combination of handicaps had much bearing on the situation. Those who did not play turned their task to caddying and the team spirit of Castlegregory was very much in evidence. To cut a long story short, we all played very well and with the first four matches secured we were able to call Joe Mulcahy and Liz O'Carroll in (just before they won on the 17th!). The harmonious husband and wife pairings of the O'Connors and Shannons added much to the team as did the selectors Edel/Mike and the thrown together Brian Neenan and myself (aided, might I say, by the faultless green reading skills of Eddie Hanafin). We were absolutely delighted and elated to win and much hilarity followed in the clubhouse.

Day two dawned and we gathered at day-break (nearly) in Killarney clubhouse for scones and coffee. Ross were to be the opponents and we had heard that they had young, low men and very able 20 ish women. The subs, supporters and caddies also showing their customary loyalty were there in force. Jason Rowan and Tina Moriarty got the call up and were quick to justify their position by taking the first blood. Brian and I (Eddie cannot be faulted in any way here!) fell by the wayside and were hammered by a very able, skillful and somewhat scary duo from Ross. One all. As we dejectedly made the long trip back towards the clubhouse we heard that Merlyn and Sean had come from 3 down to win the match and our hearts began to soar. 2 - 1 Castle. Mike and Edel were all square and the Shannons were up - hope sprang eternal. Liz and Helen were zipping by in a buggy calling encouragement to all and Mike Burrowes, George, Joe, Marian Kennedy and Marie (fresh from Martin and Teresa's daughter's wedding) were white in the face from concentration. It was not to be however as the Shannons, having played fabulous golf, were beaten on the 18th and the Keane/Randles pairing lost on the 19th hole having fought to the bitter end. All in all, it was a very positive experience and an indication of the strength of our club. The atmosphere and goodwill had to be seen to be believed and I think all who were involved learned a little more about the game of golf.

Many thanks to selectors, players, subs, caddies and supporters - you all played your part. On to the next .........

Free upgrade for your Windows Live Messenger! Click here!

Ladies Team Update - Captain Sandra Writes

2009-06-16T04:44:00.001-07:00

If a loss could be considered a triumph this is what last Saturday in Ballybunion turned out to be. Helen Besseling’s ladies minor team were full of grit and determination as they took on a very confident Limerick outfit. The rough on the Cashin course had to be seen to be believed and as a result the entire course clogged up as the early morning matches spent a lot of their time searching for lost balls. Added to this was an hour of driving sleet and hailstones which would have made the hardiest of golfers throw in the towel. The women in blue however made the turn, uncomplaining, all flat, one up, 4 down, 2 up and 1 up respectively. A very friendly group of Limerick supporters egged their team on and Liz O’Carroll and I did our best to do the same. Helen was the first to claim victory on the 14^th hole having decided to be sensible and use iron play to avoid the rough altogether. Mary Sills met very tough opposition and although playing very well succumbed to her opponent. One all. Attention now turned to Tina Moriarty who, aided by her sister Ann (a tennis player) was exercising some really impressive shots on a very difficult course. It came down to the 18^th hole and could have been anyone’s but Tina just lost out. 2 – 1 Limerick. Next up came Ger O’Brien and husband Pat who were supposed to be attending the wedding of a friend in Killarney. By this stage the hailstones had made sugar of Ger’s fake tan and her hair had that wild wind swept look that would be sure to cause comment at a later stage of the proceedings! Playing golf that would not look out of place in senior competitions, Ger and her opponent lay all flat at the 18^th and headed off down the first fairway once again. Word reached us that Marilyn Spillane had triumphed on the 18^th so all attention now focused on Ger once again. The pair halved the 19^th moved on to the 20^th where it came down to one long putt reaching its destination and the other not.

If I had to pick one day this summer that summed up the attitude and determination of Castlegregory golf – this would be it. The girls did not give up for one minute and did their very, very best for their club. Well done to all players, caddies and manager. We lost – but not really!

Ladies Advance in Irish Mail Fourball

2009-06-15T07:17:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to Mary T Rael and Marian Kennedy who qualified for the last 16 in the Irish Mail Fourball on Sunday11th. The ladies travelled to the Kinsale Golf Club and played on the new Farrangalway Course. They had never played the course before and were taking on the fancied local ladies, however the Castlegregory Ladies were not in the least intimidated and held a 2 hole lead after 9, then followed a tense period where the Cork pairing had stroke advantage and the match was all square on 15. The Castlegregory Ladies showed their class winning the 16 with a par and Mary T Rael EAGLED the 348 yard 17^th to send our Castlegregory pair into the next round in fantastic style. Where the next round takes place is not known yet but Mary T and Marian will take the best wishes of Management and all members of Castlegregory Golf and Fishing club with them. Best of luck ladies.

Results and Fixtures

2009-06-15T03:47:00.001-07:00

3 Person Classic Sponsored by Jim Tansley & Tralee Furniture.

1^st Merilyn O'Connor (21)

Sean O'Connor (16)

Noel Earlie (21) 84 pts.

2^nd Sean Leen(20)

Tony Sills (17)

Mike Spillane (20) 83 pts

3^rd Sean Barry (16)

Frankie Herlihy (16)

Mike Keane (13)

Fixtures

Sat. 20^th& Sunday 21^st June - 18 Hole S/F.

Saturday 20^th. Good luck to Irish Mixed Foursomes team who play in Killarney.

Time Sheet for Captain's prize June 27th & 28th in operation.

Ladies

Friday 12^th June - 18 Hole S/ford sponsored by Neil Moynihan.

1^st Nora Keoghan (33) 37pts.

2^nd Marie McCarthy (20) 35pts

3^rd Kathleen Hennessy (20) 29pts.

Friday 19th/Sunday21st June - 18 Hole Stroke GOY - Sponsored by Thompson Air Heating.

Results and Fixtures

2009-06-08T06:33:00.000-07:00

Sunday June 7th, Swap with Killorglin - 18 Hole Fourball.

1st John Moriarty/Tom Moriarty 43pts

2nd Bart Kane/John Walsh 43pts

3rd John Campbell/Tony Conroy 40pts

Ladies Section was won by Kathleen Hennessy (20) 37pts.

Sat/Sun.13th/14th June - 3 Person Mixed Classic, Sponsored by Tralee Furniture & Jim Tansley.

Ladies Fri.5th June.

18 Hole S/F. Sponsored by Seamus O'Sullivan Butchers.

1^st Kay Meade (24) 37pts.

2^nd Kathleen Hennessy (20) 36pts.

3^rd Merlyn O'Connor (21)34pts.

Friday 12th June - 18 Hole S/f. Sponsored by Neil Moynihan.

Congrats to Noreen Moore Team who beat Parknasilla Best of Luck in the next round.

Update from Lady Captain Sandra

2009-06-08T04:21:00.001-07:00

Thanks to all who turned out in such large numbers for a very successful Mid-summer party last Friday evening. It was really great to see such a large, lively, enthusiastic crowd in such good form in our clubhouse. Appreciation must go to the Management Committee who are largely funding the night aided and abetted by a very generous sponsorship cheque from Kearys of Cork and Mallow. Thanks also to those who supported the raffle which will also help to defray the expenses.

A hearty well done to the ladies of the Noreen Moore team who came out with guns blazing on Saturday afternoon to accomplish a notable victory over a very sporting and friendly Parknasilla team. Our ladies were confident and competent in their play and it certainly augers well for the next round. Well done also to Joan Ferriter who as substitute team manager certainly willed her team to victory!

Commiserations to our Ladies Junior Foursomes team who were beaten on Sunday afternoon in a sunny and resplendent Dromoland Castle by a very able Adare (Merlyn’s ‘other’ club) team. The matches were well fought and the ladies in blue certainly did not let the side down.

IMPORTANT CHANGE TO FIXTURE LIST

The ladies competition next Friday 12^th June will now be 18 holes stableford sponsored by Neil Moynihan due to the fact that the Jim Tansley Classic is now a two day event. The scheduled Stroke GOTY competition will now take place on Friday week 19^th June.

An on-going 18 hole re-entry is beginning today Monday 8^th June and will run until the Lady Captains Prize day on July 4^th so no excuse for not having the required two cards in!

The Jim Tansley Classic runs this Saturday and Sunday – please phone your friends from other clubs and bring a team.

Best of luck to the men’s Jimmy Bruen and the ladies’ Minor team who are both in action on Saturday 13^th June. If you are at a loose end support would be very welcome.

Results and Fixtures

2009-06-02T02:50:00.000-07:00

31/05/09

Men’s Fourball – Holmpatrick Cup

1^st Neil Moynihan (19)/Declan O Carroll (13) 45pts

2^nd Michael Burrows (8) / Joe Mulcahy (11) 43pts

Next week 7^th June

Swap – Killorglin – Fourball

Fri 29^th & Sun 31^st

Ladies Results and Fixtures

18 hole V Par Kindly sponsored by: McDonalds of Mallow Co Cork

1^st Kathleen Hennessy (20) -2

2^nd Nora Keogan (33) -4

3^rd Marilyn Spillane (29) -5

Next Week Sun 7^th June

Swap with Killorglin – Fourball

Don’t forget mid summer party – Natterjack Trophy Fri 5^th June

3 person scramble draw @ 6.30pm

Results of Mixed Foursomes 1^st June

1^st Mary Sills (27) / Mike Burrows (8) 39

2^nd Kathleen Hennessy (20) / Tommy O Halloran (15) 37

3^rd Kieran Shannon (11) / Anna Shannon (22) 35