Month: March 2017

Templemore Golf Club.

Notes;

The Spring League;

Your team needs you!!!!  The spring league is now in Week 4 and this final stage is due to finished on the 7^th. April.

Round 4 is now divided into 2 sections,  Division 1 and Division 2.  Best 4 scores to count, Holes 1 to 11.

All are encouraged now to play, even if you did not play before, get out and play as all points count in this the final round, also take the advantage of re-entry to improve the score for your team.

There will be Prizes for Round Winners, Overall Prizes, First & Second, and also Winners of division 2.

To-date over 360 cards have been played.  A fantastic turn out by all.

Don’t let the weather discourage you, show your support as been a “Team Player” and brave the elements to improve your team scoring.

IMPORTANT; See notice board for playing conditions.

Congratulations;  Congratulation are expressed to Our Lady’s Secondary School on the winning of the Croke Cup. Last won in 1978. Well done to all.

 

Results of Spring League;

Team A; 150pts. Team B; 143pts. Team C; 116pts. Team D; 134pts. Team E; 141Pts. Team F; 145pts. Team G; 129pts. Team H; 147pts. Team I; 140pts. Team J; 145pts. Team K; 151pts. Team L; 144 pts. Team M; 141pts.

Currently in Division A top 7; Teams  K-A-H-F-J-L-B.

Currently in Division B Btm.6; Teams C-G-D-I-E-M.

If you are not on the team list, contact Club Captain Martin Bohan 087 0509278 or Club Competition Secretary Liam Leahy 087 4115773 for you to substitute a placing.

 

Golfer of the Year;  Increase your “Golfer of the Year” points by participating in all competitions throughout the year.

This structure was designed to keep the “Golfer of The Year” competition competitive, right up to the end.

 

Member Subs are now due, so please pay A.S.A.P.

Payment can now be made online on our new web site by PayPal or with Debit or Credit Card.

And can also make a donation payment, all will be appreciated.

 

Fixtures:

Weekly ongoing;  The usual weekly competition will continue throughout the weeks, Fee €5.

April 1^st & 2^nd      18 Hole Stableford.

April 9^th & 10^th     9 Hole Munster GUI Championship 1^st round.

April 15^th  & 16^th 18Hole Stableford.

April 22^nd  Country Clubs Team in Donaraile Golf Club to play Lismore Golf Club.

April 22^nd & 23^rd   18 Hole Fourball to include Mixed Prize.

April 29^th , 30^th  & 1^st May.  18 Hole Stroke GOY Competition.

May 6^th & 7^th    9 Hole Munster GUI Championship 2^nd round.

May 13^th  Jimmy Bruen Club Team play Clonmel,  in Clonmel Golf Club.

May 13^th  & 14^th  18 Hole Stableford.

May 20^th & 21^st  18 Hole Stroke GOY Competition.

May 27^th.  Pierce Purcell Team Play Mitchelstown in Cahir Park Golf Club.

May 27^th & 28^th  18 Hole Stableford.

Participating in all competitions throughout the year will Increase your “Golfer of the Year” points.

 

Events;

Sat. 1^st. April; Our Lady’s Secondary School will be the venue for a “Bank of Ireland Enterprise Day”  Templemore Golf Club will have a presentation stand at this event.  A great opportunity to profile the club to Students, Parents and all that attend.  Ladies and Gents please support this event.

Mon. 3^rd April; The Nationals. A range of events encompass County, Regional and National and international Golf tournaments

sponsored by Great Irish Golf will take place at The Heritage Golf Club on Monday 3^rd April 2017. Details are on the notice board for teams to take part.

 

Miscellaneous Events;

GUI New Rules;

The GUI has adopted a new local rule eliminating the penalty for any accidental movement of a ball or ball-marker on the putting green for all of its Championship and tournaments.

GUI Handicap Awareness Month;  The Golfing Union of Ireland and Irish Ladies Golf Union are spearheading the campaign for fair and consistent handicapping by tackling the cheats in an innovative Handicap Awareness Month. Throughout the month of March, the Unions will be running “TheFairWay” campaign, which will educate players and clubs alike. Handicapping is a fundamental aspect of the game and as the governing bodies for golf in Ireland, the GUI and ILGU are raising awareness in response to public concerns about handicap cheating.  Unlike most sports, golf is largely played in the absence of a referee. The game, and the handicapping system, rely on the integrity of the individual. It is up to every single player to observe the spirit and intent of the handicapping system.  Throughout the month-long campaign, the Unions will provide all the information necessary to be handicap aware in 2017. Your first port of call is a dedicated website: www.thefairway.ie There, clubs can access essential information, including a how-to guide for administering and maintaining handicaps.  “The average Handicap for Men in Ireland is 16.5.!!!!”

“Templemore Golf Twinning in Italy”

Sat. 9^th. Sept.  “Twin Town Cup”  Competition between Templemore and 2 Twin Towns from France and Italy. .  This is a great event in profiling our club to been vibrant and active and also a return visit from the away clubs to Templemore to sample Templemore Golf Club hospitality.  If you have any difficulty in making arrangements, or for more information, contact Club Captain Martin Bohan 087-05092 or Club Treasurer Tom McGrath 087-4132691.  All details will be on the Club House notice board.

 

Junior Golf;

All Juniors interested in taking up golf or improving their golf should contact Pat O’Connell, 087-9205821.  There will golf sessions during Easter Holidays and others holidays in the year, so arrange with Pat as soon as possible your interest in Golf.

 

New Members;

Registrations Forms for new members are now available on line on our new web site, or at the club house or contact Martin Bohan 087 0509278.  All are welcome.

New members are the lifeline of the club, so all existing members are encouraged to tell all your friends to take up membership and test their skills on this challenging Golf course.

 

The Golf Course:

The course is progressing well under the guidance of Course Manager Liam Leahy and our Green Keeper John Alexandre, despite inclement weather and also with the team of voluntary workers which is always appreciated in profiling the club amenities.

 

Volunteers;

“Adopt a Bunker” Due to heavy rainfall the Bunkers are now in need of attention and all members are requested to “Adopt a Bunker” and to continue looking after your bunker for the season.  All volunteers are welcome, just check in with Liam Leahy, Course Manager, 087 4115773  to offer our skills that will make improvements i.e. Grass Cutting, Bunker Raking, Strimming, Carpentry, Maintenance or others or just turn up at your own convenience with a rake or a strimmer.   All will be appreciated.

 

Seniors Report and Results Thurs. 23^th. Mar.

Due to extreme bad weather conditions, even for the beave hearted seniors, the event had to be cancelled.

New Seniors Members;

All Senior Golfers and visiting Golfers 55+ are more than welcome to enjoy an excellent social opportunity to play this game with likeminded golfers.

Fixtures;

Next Seniors, Thursday 30^th  March.

Usual time 10am. for entries to start no later than 10-30am. Fee €5 which include Golf, Tea, Sandwich’s and the banter.

LMC will be in Templemore on Saturday 22^nd. July.  April LMC Fixtures. Roscrea, 10/4,  Birr, 24/4. See notice Board in Club House or the LMC web site for future dates.

 

Golf thought for the week; “ Golf is a difficult game, but it’s a little easier if you trust your instincts.  It’s too hard a game to try to play like someone else” 
– Nancy Lopez.

 

 

Notes;

The Spring League;

The spring league is still in full flight despite recent bad weather with Week 2 & 3 finished on the 18^th. March.

On Sunday 19^th March. the League round 4 is divided into 2 sections,  Division 1 and Division 2.  Best 4 scores to count, Holes 1 to 11  All to finish on April 2^nd.

This is where the big shake up starts.  All are encouraged to continue playing and to take the advantage of re-entry to improve your score and support your team.

There will be Prizes for Round Winners, Overall Prizes, First & Second, and also Winners of division 2.

To-date over 312 cards have been played.  A fantastic turn out by all.

IMPORTANT; See notice board for playing conditions.  Despite inclement weather “Team Players” are braving the elements to improve their scoring.

Results of Spring League;

Results for Round 2 and 3 will be displayed on the Club Notice board shortly

If you are not on the team list, contact Club Captain Martin Bohan 087 0509278 or Club Competition Secretary Liam Leahy 087 4115773 for you to substitute a placing or to create a new team.   Re-entry is €3 . Prizes for round winners overall prizes first & second, and winner of division 2 cut after two rounds. Spread the word.

Golfer of the Year;  Increase your “Golfer of the Year” points by participating in all competitions throughout the year.

This structure was designed to keep the “Golfer of The Year” competition competitive, right up to the end.

Member Subs are now due, so please pay A.S.A.P.

Payment can now be made online as follows;  Open web page; Templemore Golf Club.ie

Select Membership Tab, Select the Category, insert your Name or Membership Number, then select “Pay Now”, you will then see an option to “Pay with PayPal” or “Pay with Debit or Credit Card” the normal procedure follows after that.  Also, anyone that wants to make a donation payment can select the “Other Payment” (ID.PP17)

Fixtures:

Weekly ongoing; The usual weekly competition will continue throughout the weeks, Fee €5.

All fixtures are now listed on the Club Notice board.

Events;

Sat. 1^st. April; Our Lady’s Secondary School will be the venue for a “Bank of Ireland Enterprise Day”  Templemore Golf Club will have a presentation stand at this event.  A great opportunity to profile the club to Students, Parents and all that attend.  Ladies and Gents please support this event.

Mon. 3^rd April; The Nationals. A range of events encompass County, Regional and National and international Golf tournaments

sponsored by Great Irish Golf will take place at The Heritage Golf Club on Monday 3^rd April 2017. Details are on the notice board for teams to take part.

Miscellaneous Events;

“Templemore Golf Twinning in Italy”

Sat. 9^th. Sept.  “Twin Town Cup”  Competition between Templemore and 2 Twin Towns from France and Italy. .  This is a great event in profiling our club to been vibrant and active and also a return visit from the away clubs to Templemore to sample Templemore Golf Club hospitality.  If you have any difficulty in making arrangements, or for more information, contact Club Captain Martin Bohan 087-05092 or Club Treasurer Tom McGrath 087-4132691.  All details will be on the Club House notice board.

GUI Handicap Awareness Month;  The Golfing Union of Ireland and Irish Ladies Golf Union are spearheading the campaign for fair and consistent handicapping by tackling the cheats in an innovative Handicap Awareness Month. Throughout the month of March, the Unions will be running “TheFairWay” campaign, which will educate players and clubs alike. Handicapping is a fundamental aspect of the game and as the governing bodies for golf in Ireland, the GUI and ILGU are raising awareness in response to public concerns about handicap cheating.  Unlike most sports, golf is largely played in the absence of a referee. The game, and the handicapping system, rely on the integrity of the individual. It is up to every single player to observe the spirit and intent of the handicapping system.  Throughout the month-long campaign, the Unions will provide all the information necessary to be handicap aware in 2017. Your first port of call is a dedicated website: www.thefairway.ie There, clubs can access essential information, including a how-to guide for administering and maintaining handicaps.  “The average Handicap for Men in Ireland is 16.5.!!!!”

GUI Munster Branch; The GUI Munster Branch held a “Junior Golf Seminar” in the Clonmel Golf Course last Tuesday night 14^th. Templemore Golf Club was represented by our Junior Officer Pat O’Connell.  These Seminars are to give Club Junior Officers an outline of what Munster Junior Golf is about, based on Junior Coaching, Grants, team selection, etc.

Junior Golf;

All Juniors interested in taking up golf or improving their golf should contact Pat O’Connell, 087-9205821.  There will golf sessions during Easter Holidays and others holidays in the year, so arrange with Pat as soon as possible your interest in Golf.

New Members;

Registrations Forms for new members are now available on line, or at the club house or contact Martin Bohan 087 0509278.

New members are now availing of the  “new online application form”.  and membership is now  on the “upward trend”.  All are welcome.

New members are the lifeline of the club, so all existing members are encouraged to tell all your friends to take up membership and test their skills on this challenging Golf course.

The Golf Course:

The course is progressing well under the guidance of Course Manager Liam Leahy and our Green Keeper John Alexandre, despite inclement weather and also with the team of voluntary workers which is always appreciated in profiling the club amenities.

Volunteers;

“Adopt a Bunker” Due to heavy rainfall the Bunkers are now in need of attention and all members are requested to “Adopt a Bunker” and to continue looking after your bunker for the season.  All volunteers are welcome, just check in with Liam Leahy, Course Manager, 087 4115773  to offer our skills that will make improvements i.e. Grass Cutting, Bunker Raking, Strimming, Carpentry, Maintenance or others.  All will be appreciated.

Seniors Report and Results Thurs. 16^th. Mar.

There was a good turnout of Seniors.  It’s always a delight to see the enthusiasm and energy of the seniors for this golf event.  And especially the catering by “Chef de cuisine”  Rody Cawley with Caesar Salads, a variety of sandwiches, biscuits, tea or coffee, a delightful feast for all after a very competitive day of Golf,  This week experienced a historical tight scoring and PJ Leahy could have done with and extra membrane to sort it all out.  All 3 winners had the same finish score of 47pts. with Seamus Burke achieving 3 consecutive Birdies on holes 3-4-5 well Done Seamus.  The winners were calculated on the last 6 holes break down and that even showed a tight margin of 1pt. differences.  So well done to PJ Leahy after sorting this extraordinary scoring, he deserved to celebrate on St.Patrick’s day.

Results;

1^st. Team;  Denny Touhy.  Seamus Ryan, Jerry Keegan, Pat O’Connell – 47pts. Clear with 27pts on the last 6 holes.

2^nd. Team;  Eddie Butler, Mick Connell, Donal Golden, 47pts. plus 2 for 3 ball and 26pts on the back 6 holes.

3^rd. Team;  Seamus Burke, John Brown, Mick Carey, John Stapleton, 47pts.  with 25pts on the back 6 holes.

Lucky Dip €10 Winner; Phil Ryan.

Congratulations;

The committee expressed congratulations to Our Lady’s Harty Cup Team again for and their fantastic win over Kilkenny and to wish them all the success for the “Croke Cup” final against St.Kiernans on Sat. 25th. in “Semple Stadium”.  Also mentioned was a fund raiser card game  “Progressive 25” in our Lady’s Hall on Wed. 22^nd. March to rail funds for this successful team.

Congratulations to Mick Connell, John Galvin, Pat Costello and others for their presentation in the St. Patrick’s Day parade with a float on “Active Retirement Living” “Age is only a  number” and the senior golfers is a good example for this.

Congratulation was also expressed again to Phil Ryan for his past due-diligence in organising the Seniors and it was expressed a delight to see him back playing again and winning the Lucky dip €10.  Well done Phil.

New Seniors Members;

All Senior Golfers and visiting Golfers 55+ are more than welcome to enjoy an excellent social opportunity to play this game with likeminded golfers.

Fixtures;

Next Seniors, Thursday 23rd. March.

Usual time 10am. for entries to start no later than 10-30am. Fee €5 which include Golf, Tea, Sandwich’s and the banter.

LMC will be in Templemore on Saturday 22^nd. July.

April LMC Fixtures. Roscrea, 10/4,  Birr, 24/4.

Golf thought for the week; “ Achievements on the Golf Course are not what matters, decency and honesty are what matters” -Tiger Woods.

Notes; Fri. 10^th. March;

The Presentation for 2015 and 2016 Social Night with  Ladies and Gents Captains and Presidents, both past and present and a huge turnout was a major success.  The event was hosted by our current Captain Martin Bohan and prizes were presented by the 2016 Captain Pat O’Connell.  The acknowledgements were lauded by the Club Competition Secretary Liam Leahy who gave a great knowable and historical report on each of the presentations.  As follows; County Clubs Winner; Bernie O’Rourke, Tim Connelly, Liam Leahy, Liam also managed the team.  Well done Liam.  4 Ball Winner; Seamus and Eoin Bourke. Runners up were Gerry and Gerry Jnr. Keegan  Vice-Captain 2016 winner and Golfer of the Year 2015;  Padraig Maloney.  Golfer of the year 2016 winner;  Kevin Hassett .  Liam Leahy also express congratulations to John McLoughney on achieving the status of GUI incoming President and to Pat Dunne been a member of the Munster Branch GUI.  Both are great ambassadors for Templemore Golf Club in profiling our club to the  higher esteems.  Also Liam expressed congregations to Our Lady’s secondary School on winning the Harty Cup and requested full support for the Harty Cup Team “fund raiser! progressive 25 card night in our Lady’s Secondary School Gym on Wed. 22^nd March.

The Presentation night  was held in Tom Maher’s Inn.  Captain Martin Bohan expressed a special thanks to Mary Francis and all her staff for the use of her venue and the great quantity and delicious food served to all.  A special thanks was also extended to the great support from members or the night.  The event was enlightened with the great vocals and musicianship of our very own Tommy Foley and PJ Leahy and to their manager and MC for the night, our own Chef Rody Cawley. A special Thanks was also extended to Rody Cawley for organising the event and due to its success similar social events will be organised throughout the year.  Also a special thanks was extended to the Club Photographer Seamus Bourke for his wonderful transformations on making everyone look their best.  Well done Seamus.

Golfer of the Year;  Increase your “Golfer of the Year” points by participating in all competitions throughout the year.

This structure was designed to keep the “Golfer of The Year” competition competitive, right up to the end.

Miscellaneous;

Important;  Refer to the notice board for playing conditions.

Member Subs are now due, so please pay A.S.A.P.

Fixtures:

Weekly ongoing; The usual weekly competition will continue throughout the weeks, Fee €5.

All fixtures are now listed on the Club Notice board.

Events;

Sat. 1^st. April; Our Lady’s Secondary School will be the venue for a “Bank of Ireland Enterprise Day”  Templemore Golf Club will have a presentation stand at this event.  A great opportunity to profile the club to Students, Parents and all that attend.  Ladies and Gents please support this event.

Mon. 3^rd April; The Nationals. A range of events encompass County, Regional and National and international Golf tournaments

sponsored by Great Irish Golf will take place at The Heritage Golf Club on Monday 3^rd April 2017. Details are on the notice board for teams to take part.

“Templemore Golf Twinning in Italy”

Sat. 9^th. Sept.  “Twin Town Cup”  Competition between Templemore and 2 Twin Towns from France and Italy. .  This is a great event in profiling our club to been vibrant and active and also a return visit from the away clubs to Templemore to sample Templemore Golf Club hospitality.  If you have any difficulty in making arrangements, or for more information, contact Club Captain Martin Bohan 087-05092 or Club Treasurer Tom McGrath 087-4132691.  All details will be on the Club House notice board.

The Spring League;

The spring league is still in full flight despite recent bad weather with Week 2 & 3 in progress. Completion date for Week 2 and 3 will  be the 18^th. March.  weather permitting.

Completed W1 scores are listed on the notice board.  Week 3, was commenced on the 20^th. Holes 3-11.

On Sunday 19^th March. the League for round 4 will be divided into 2,  Division 1 and Division 2.  Best 3 scores to count, Holes 1 to 11  All to finish on April 2^nd.  There will be Prizes for Round Winners, Overall Prizes, First & Second, and also Winners of division 2.

IMPORTANT; See notice board for playing conditions.  Despite inclement weather “Team Players” are braving the elements to improve their scoring.

All are encouraged to continue playing and to take the advantage of re-entry to improve your score and support your team.

To-date over 230 cards have been played.  A fantastic turn out by all.

Results of Spring League;

Results for Round 2 and 3 will be displayed on the Club Notice board.

If you are not on the team list, contact Club Captain Martin Bohan 087 0509278 or Club Competition Secretary Liam Leahy 087 4115773 for you to substitute a placing or to create a new team.   Re-entry is €3 . Prizes for round winners overall prizes first & second, and winner of division 2 cut after two rounds. Spread the word.

Junior Golf;

All Juniors interested in taking up golf or improving their golf should contact Pat O’Connell, 087-9205821.  There will golf sessions during Easter Holidays and others holidays in the year, so arrange with Pat as soon as possible your interest in Golf.

 

New Members;

Registrations Forms for new members are now available on line, or at the club house or contact Martin Bohan 087 0509278.

New members are now availing of the  “new online application form”.  and membership is now  on the “upward trend”.  All are welcome.

New members are the lifeline of the club, so all existing members are encouraged to tell all your friends to take up membership and test their skills on this challenging Golf course.

The Golf Course:

The course is progressing well under the guidance of Course Manager Liam Leahy and our Green Keeper John Alexandre, despite inclement weather and also with the team of voluntary workers which is always appreciated in profiling the club amenities.

Volunteers;

“Adopt a Bunker” Due to heavy rainfall the Bunkers are now in need of attention and all members are requested to “Adopt a Bunker” and to continue looking after your bunker for the season.  All volunteers are welcome, just check in with Liam Leahy, Course Manager, 087 4115773  to offer our skills that will make improvements i.e. Grass Cutting, Bunker Raking, Strimming, Carpentry, Maintenance or others.  All will be appreciated.

Seniors Report and Results Thurs. 9^th. Mar.

Today was a great day for Golf, with brilliant sunshine, an excited large turnout of Seniors.  it was a delight to see the enthusiasm and energy ready to get started, like thoroughbreds waiting in the circle enclosure ready for the start line .  Catering was organised by “Chef de cuisine”  Rody Cawley with Caesar Salads, a variety of sandwiches, biscuits, tea or coffee, a delightful feast for all after a very competitive day of Golf,  The committee expressed complements to Our Lady’s Harty Cup Team and their fantastic win and wish them all the success in their future games. Also mentioned a fund raiser card game  “Progressive 25” in our Lady’s Hall on Wed. 22^nd. March to rail funds for this successful team.

Results;

1^st. Team;  Joe O’Connor, Donal Golden, Pat Costello, Mick Connell.  48pts.

2^nd. Team;  George Collins, Tony O’Toole, Sean Lee, Jim Gleeson, 45pts.

3^rd. Team;  Eddie Butler, Tom Harris, Frank Shortt, Seanie Gleeson, 44pts.

New Seniors Members;

All Senior Golfers and visiting Golfers 55+ are more than welcome to enjoy an excellent social opportunity to play with likeminded golfers.

Fixtures;

Next Seniors, Thursday 16^th. March.

Usual time 10am. for entries to start no later than 10-30am. Fee €5 which include Golf, Tea, Sandwich’s and the banter.

LMC will be in Templemore on Saturday 22^nd. July.

Golf thought for the week; “ Always make a total effort even when the odds are against you” -Arnold Palmer

Templemore Golf Club.

Notes;

Golfer of the Year;  There is a new structure in place to select the winner of this event.  All competition placings from 1^st to 14^th. will be awarded points.  Bonus points will be awarded to the top 5 in “Stroke & V Par” competitions.  Bonus points will also be awarded for breaking CSS.  The possible number of competitions will be in the range of 28, both Stroke and Stableford.  There will be Free entry if competitor has played in previous 5 consecutive rounds. There will also be a “Back 9 Prize” in every competition for non-prize winners.  There will be an Optional “Birdie” competition (€2 entry) with playoff for prize at the end of year.  (Numbers counting will be decided by the committee in advance).

Increase your “Golfer of the Year” points by participating in all competitions throughout the year.

This structure was designed to keep the “Golfer of The Year” competition competitive, right up to the end.

Miscellanous;

The “online Membership Application form” is now active. New members can now apply “on line” through our new web site  www.templemoregolfclub.ie

As the web site is now expanding to include the following pages, History, Ladies Golf, Archive events, Photos, Any old photos or significant events that should be archived contact Tony O’Toole 0868209991 to have them included in the archives.

Those not getting “Text Notices”, please send by text, name and mobile number to 0870509278.

“Play when Ready” has been adapted to speed up play on the Tee box, Fairway, and Putting.

Important;  Refer to the notice board for playing conditions.

Member Subs are now due, so please pay A.S.A.P.

Fixtures:

Weekly ongoing; The usual weekly competition will continue throughout the weeks, Fee €5.

April to May 2017.

April 1^st. & 2^nd.     -18 hole Stableford.

April 9th. & 10^th.  -9 Hole Munster GUI Championship 1^st. Round.

April 15^th. & 16^th. -18 Hole Stableford.

April 22^nd. Country Clubs Team in Donaraile Golf Course to play Lismore Golf Club.

April 22^nd. & 23^rd. -18 Hole Fourball to include Mixed Prize.

April 29^th. – 30^th. & 1^st. May. -18 Hole Strokes GOY Competition.

May 6^th. & 7^th.  -9 Hole Munster GUI Championship Round 2.

May13th. Jimmy Bruen Club Team Play Clonmel in Clonmel Golf Club.

May 13^th. & 14^th.  -18 Hole Stableford.

May 20^th. & 21^st.  -18 Hole Stroke GOY Competition.

May 27^th. Pierse Purcell Team Play Mitchelstown in Chair Park Golf Club.

May 27^th. & 28^th.  -18 Hole Stableford.

Events;

Fri. 10^th. March;  Presentation Social Night Ladies and Gents will be in held in Tom Maher’s Inn.  The event will consist of “Presentation of Prizes” Music Entertainment with Special guest star Tommy Foley who will give a unique rendition of “Morrissey and the Russian Sailor” dedicated to a Famous Son of Templemore “John Morrissey”.  Finger food will also be served.  A great entertainment night is promised. There will be no cover charge, just come in and enjoy yourselves. Events starts at 9.30 till Late.

Sat. 1^st. April; Our Lady’s Secondary School will be the venue for a “Bank of Ireland Enterprise Day”  Templemore Golf Club will have a presentation stand at this event.  A great opportunity to profile the club to Students, Parents and all that attend.  Ladies and Gents please support this event.

“Templemore Golf Twinning in Italy”

Sat. 9^th. Sept.  “Twin Town Cup”  Competition between Templemore and 2 Twin Towns from France and Italy.  Previous reviews establish this event at been very successful and very economical due to the arrangements by the twinning towns in supplying the transport to and from airports, also the accommodation of sharing is prearranged at very affordable costs.  The Golf Group will be based in Villaggio Turistico Nuovo Natural Village, Italy.  Flight arrangement will be, departing Dublin to Rome-da Vinci Airport by Air Lingus on the Sat. 9^th. Sept. Flight departure time 6.30am.  The return flight will be from Bologna with Ryan Air on the Thurs. 14^th Sept. Departure time 1.30pm.  You have to book your own flights, it is recommended to do so as soon as possible to avail of cheaper rates.  Also recommended, is to share golf clubs with a colleague to reduce your golf bag cost.  This is a great event in profiling our club as been vibrant and active and also a return visit from the away clubs to Templemore to sample Templemore Golf Club hospitality.  If you have any difficulty in making these arrangements, or for more information, contact Club Captain Martin Bohan 087-05092 or Club Treasurer Tom McGrath 087-4132691.  All details will be on the Club House notice board.

The Spring League;

The spring league is now in full flight with Week 2 & 3 in progress. Completion date for Week 2 will be 18^th. March and Week 3 for the end of March, weather permitting.

Completed W1 scores are listed on the notice board.  Week 3, was commenced on the 20^th. Holes 3-11.

IMPORTANT; See notice board for playing conditions.  Despite inclement weather “Team Players” are braving the elements to improve their scoring.

All are encouraged to continue playing and to take the advantage of re-entry to improve your score and support your team.

To-date over 210 cards have been played.  This displays fantastic enthusiasm by all.

Results of Spring League, Week One;

Teams; A-44pts.  B-38pts.  C-38pts. D-33pts. E-39pts. F-41pts. G-36pts. H-45pts. I-37pts. J-44pts. K-43pts. L-40pts. M-42pts

If you are not on the team list, contact Club Captain Martin Bohan 087 0509278 or Club Competition Secretary Liam Leahy 087 4115773 for you to substitute a placing or to create a new team.

Re-entry is €3 . Prizes for round winners overall prizes first & second, and winner of division 2 cut after two rounds. Spread the word.

Junior Golf;

All Juniors interested in taking up golf or improving their golf should contact Pat O’Connell, 087-9205821.  There will golf sessions during Easter Holidays and others holidays in the year, so arrange with Pat as soon as possible your interest in Golf.

The Nationals

A range of events encompass County, Regional and National and international Golf tournaments

sponsored by Great Irish Golf will take place at The Heritage Golf Club on Monday 3^rd April 2017. Details are on the notice board for teams to take part.

New Members;

Registrations Forms for new members are now available on line, or at the club house or contact Martin Bohan 087 0509278.

It’s encouraging to see that some new members have already used the “new online application form”.  and that membership now is on the “upward trend”.  All are welcome.

New members are the lifeline of the club, so all existing members are encouraged to tell all your friends to take up membership and test their skills on this challenging Golf course.

Course:

The course is progressing well under the guidance of Course Manager Liam Leahy and our Green Keeper John Alexandre, despite inclement weather and also with the team of voluntary workers which is always appreciated in profiling the club amenities.  A new look has been created by the volunteers at the 5^th, Tee box, with the discovery of Glacier Bolder deposits.  See the details on the “History Page” on the web site.

Volunteers;

“Adopt a Bunker” Due to heavy rainfall the Bunkers are now in need of attention and all members are requested to “Adopt a Bunker” and to continue looking after your bunker for the season.

All volunteers are welcome, just check in with Liam Leahy, Course Manager, 087 4115773  to offer our skills that will make improvements i.e. Grass Cutting, Bunker Raking, Strimming, Carpentry, Maintenance or others.  All will be appreciated.

Seniors Report and Results Thurs. 2nd. Mar.

This great event was well attended in spite of heavy rainfalls the previous night.  The course was soft but did not deter these gallant seniors from competitively competing and achieving great scores.

Results;

1^st. Team;  Sean Lee, Pat Costello, Frank Shortt, Liam Daly, 51pts.

2^nd. Team;  Joe O’Connor, Tony O’Toole, Tommy Foley, John Brown, 50pts.

3^rd. Team;  Birdie Ryan, Pat Maher, John Mullally, PJ Leahy, 48pts.

€10 Lucky Dip winner; Denny Toohy.

Retirement;

With regret the man who initiated the seniors to Templemore Golf Club, Mr. Phillip Ryan retired from the post after almost 5 years and handed over the baton to the current committee.  John Stapleton expressed personally and from the committee and acknowledge by all who attended, that Phil was a trogon, diligent organiser and with his great sense of humour and wit he will be acknowledged as having created a legacy in the Seniors Golf and also for Templemore Golf Club.  There is no doubt that he will now enjoy playing his Golf with all of his like-minded Golf colleagues.  “Well done Phil”.

New Seniors Members;

All Senior and visiting Golfers 55+ should try this event, just turn up and you will be more than welcome to enjoy an excellent social opportunity to play with likeminded golfers.

Fixtures;

Next Seniors, Thursday 9^th. March.

Usual time 10am. for entries to start no later than 10-30am. Fee €5 which include Golf, Tea, Sandwich’s and the banter.

LMC will be in Templemore on Saturday 22^nd. July.

Golf thought for the week;

“Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots – but you have to play the ball where it lies.”– Bobby Jones.