Month: August 2018

Templemore Golfers who made the 1st. cut of 76 in the Captains prize:  (photo by Tony O’ Toole

Templemore Golf Club News;

Captain Prize;

The Captains Prize commenced on Friday 24th. Under very inclement weather but did not deter the players from bringing in very competitive scores.  On Saturday 25th. The weather was more favorable and again very competitive scores were achieved.  For Sunday morning the cut was decided at 76.  There was a delay in starting due to heavy showers and water clearing off the greens. The Competition Secretary Liam Leahy explained the ground rules and complemented John Alexandre on his very early start to sweep the water off the greens.  The  Communication Secretary Martin Bohan announced the parings for a shotgun start to make up time due to the bad weather.   The course played well against the players as the 9 hole playoff  leaderboard was constantly changing due to the competitiveness of the course especially the 5th. Par 4 and the 6th. Par 3. It was all to play for right up to the finish.  The progress of play on all competitors was filmed by BRT Ireland from the 9th. Tee box along the fairway to the 9th. green. The view is spectacular as one would see on any TV Golf channel.

Captains Prize Preentations:  the event was held in Murphys Pub.  There was a full attendance which packed the house.  The Competition Secretary Liam Leahy was MC on the nite and gave great credit to all the golfers on a great display of good golf and great sportsmanship. Liam also thanked the communications Secretary Martin Bohan on his wonderful deligent back room support.  Also he expressed his gratude to Patricia Foley on her wonderful welcomed contribution of food today to the players and also throughout the year.  Liam then introduced the Club Captain Tommy Foley to the floor.  Tommy congratulated Pat Looby on winning his Captain Prize.  Tommy continued by expressed his delight and honour to be Captain and thanked Martin Bohan for putting him forward for the task, an experience I will always be proud of and never forget. Tommy also congratulated all the players, all the commitment by volunteers on the course and also his family for their support.  Gesture was expressed by all to the presence of the Golf Union of Ireland president John Moloughney and GUI Munster official Pat Dunne, a great honour for any club to have both as club members.

Tommy gave a great motivation and positive coverage of the club, the commitments and the community spirit that exists in the club which will leave a legacy to the future of the club.  Liam Leahy then proceed with the prize giving as follows;  The winner was, Pat Looby.  2nd. Joe Fahy.  3rd.  J. Keegan JNR.  Gross, Pat Dunne.  5th.  Paudie Bourke.  6th. Tom Kenny.  7th.  Timmy Touhy.  8th.  Padraig Maloney.  9th. John Greed.  2nd. 18. John Greed.  1st. 18.  Joe Tynann.  24+H/C Olly Grace.  Final 9, Declan Russell.  Past Captain, Mick Carey.  Seniors, Michael Webster.  20+H/C, Paddy Nolan.

Ladies Presentation:

Lady Captain Sara Hearne on behalf of the Ladies,  presented to the Club Captain a monatory presention in support of the the JB Carr team costs. The jester was deeply appreciated.  Sara also congratulated Tommy on the wonderful friendship during his Captaincy.  The nite continued with good music, food, and Witt into the early hours.

 

TV Spectacular:

There was a TV commentary panel set up to discuss the club history, winners predictions and the club activities.  Those who took part were Rody Cawley, Seamie Gleeson and PRO Tony O’ Toole.  The compare was Ger Corrigen from BRT Ireland.

 

All roads lead to Woodenbridge:  Templemore Golf Club now in the final 4 of 208 Golf Clubs; A historic and an extraordinary win in the JB Carr tournament by the Seniors of Templemore Golf Club to be in the final 4 out of 208 clubs participated. The final deciders will be played in Woodenbridge Golf Course on Saturday 1st. September with the final and playoff for 3rd. and 4th. on Sunday 2nd. September. The Clubs remaining in the competition are; K-Club, Portumna, Ballybofey and Templemore. The official itinerary will commence on Friday 31st. on the 10th Tee box at 6.45pm sharp. Teams will be presented with their Provincial Flag and a piper will pipe the teams across the bridge to the front of the clubhouse where the draw will take place. Team managers will be asked to introduce each team member of his team by name. Certainly a proud occasion for the players, their Manager, Templemore Golf Club and their families. To experience this great emotion presentation on Friday 31st. it would be great to see as many club supporters as possible both Ladies and Gents present.

Club Supporters Travel arrangements; For group transport and accommodation details, contact Rody Cawley 086-3704229.

 

3T’s results; There was a fantastic turnout on Sat. 11th. and Sunday 12th. for this great charity event to help support deaths by suicide through research, intervention and support. The winners were; 1st. Pat Maher. 2nd. Michael Walsh. 3rd. Francis McCormack.

 

Juvenile Golf Lessons:

The summer camp training days have now completed. There was a great attendance which is encouraging that their is great interest in this great game by the youth.   Templemore Golf Club Juvenile officers Pat O ‘Connell complement all who took part and also the parents and adults who helped out during the sessions. There were achievement prizes  and encouragement to all to continue playing at every opportunity .   For any information on juvenile golf contact Pat O’Connell 087 9205821.

 

Men’s Seniors; Results are as follows for Thursday 24rd . Sept. 1st. Team; Liam Daly, Mick Connell , Seamus Gleeson.  2nd. Team; Michael Stapleton, Frankie Shortt, Pascall Whelan.  3rd.  Bertie Keane, Padfy Nolan,  PJ Leahy, John Galvin.  The Seniors is a fantastic event for retired golfers to return to the game with like-minded golfers. If you are over 55 or retired, from any distance or Club you will be more than welcome.

Best of Luck;

To the JB Carr team on reaching at the all Ireland final in Woodenbridge this weekend.

Special Home coming;

John Stapleton announced on behalf of the seniors that they are going to organise a social nite in the Club Lounge on Monday Night 3rd. Sept. at 9.30.

Next Seniors; Thursday 30th. Sept. at usual time.

 

Fuxtures:

1st. and 2nd. Sept. The J B Carr, All Ireland Final in Woodenbridge.

1st. and 2nd. Sept. 18H. S/F.

7th. and 8th. Sept. Club Classic.

8th. and 9th. Sept. GOY 18H Stroke.

15th. and 16th. Sept. Vice Captains.

22nd. and 23rd. Sept. 18H S/F.

29th. and 30th. Sept. GOY 18H Stroke.

6th. and 7th. Oct. 18H S/F.

13th. and 14th. Oct. 18H S/F.

20th. and 21st. Oct. GOY 18H S/F.

20th. and 21st. Oct. GOY 18H S/F.

27th. and 28th. Oct. W/D Soc 18H S/F.

November. TBA.

(1)  JB Carr, Munster Winning Pair, Liam Daly and Seamus Bourke.  (2) JB Carr, Munster Pennant presentation.  L.R. Woodenbridge Representative Paul Harte, Templemore Golf Club President Phil  Ryan, and Team Manager Liam Leahy (1).  Photos taken by Seamus Bourke.

Templemore Golf Club News;

 

Gents Captain Prize.  The Captains Prize dates are as follows.  Friday 24th,  Saturday 25th, and Sunday 26th. Aug.  Time sheets are placed in the Locker room.  All club members are requested to take part in this Final Major Competition in honour of or esteem Captain Tommy Foley.  Presentations and Social night will be on Sunday night 26th  in Murphy’s Pub.  There will also be a running TV commentary on the event by a panel of renowned TV presenters as seen on Golf Sport Channel 999.  All members including Ladies past and present will be more than welcome to a great nite of entertainment.

 

Templemore Golf Club in the final 4 of 208 Golf Clubs;  A historic and an extraordinary win in the JB Carr tournament by the Seniors of Templemore Golf Club to be in the final 4 out of 208 clubs participated.  The final deciders will be played in Woodenbridge Golf Course on  Saturday 1st. September with the final and playoff for 3rd. and 4th. on Sunday 2nd. September.   The Clubs remaining in the competition are;  K-Club, Portumna, Ballybofey and Templemore.  The official itinerary will commence on Friday 31st. on the 10th Tee box at 6.45pm sharp.  Teams will be presented with their Provincial Flag and a piper will pipe the teams across the bridge to the front of the clubhouse where the draw will take place.  Team managers will be asked to introduce each team member of his team by name.  Certainly a proud occasion for the players, their Manager, Templemore Golf Club and their families.  To experience this great emotion presentation on Friday 31st.  it would be great to see as many club supporters as possible both Ladies and Gents present.

Club Supporters Travel arrangements;  For group transport and accommodation details, contact Rody Cawley 086-3704229.

 

Ladies Golf Captains Prize;  Congratulations to our Lady Captain Sara Hearn on the occasion of her Captain’s Prize last weekend. A big thank you to Sara for all the work she put in to ensure the Competition was a great success and we complement her on her beautiful Prize. We would also like to acknowledge the hospitality afforded to us by her family who looked after us so well in the Clubhouse.  The competition started on Thursday 16th with a 18 Hole Stroke with Bernie Stapleton emerging as leader with 65 nett. She was closely followed by Margie Costigan with a 67 and newcomer Joan Shortt with a 68.  Consequently it was all to play for on Saturday but after tales of woe with balls in drains and bunkers by the leading three the ultimate winner Mary Hayes, with a wonderful score of 64 nett, emerged victorious. We congratulate Mary on winning the prize and the great golf she played on the day.

The Ladies Captains Prize results: 1st. Mary Hayes (24) 137 nett.  2nd. Bernie Stapleton (26) 137 nett.  Gross Sheila Delaney (12) 168.  4th. Mary Lou Carroll (20) 141 nett.  5th. Joan Shortt (38) 143 nett.  Past Captain Kathleen Maher (14) 144 nett.  7th. Mary Ann Maher (24) 146 nett.  1st. 18 Margie Costigan (25) 65 nett.  2nd. 18 Mary Ryan (26) 75 nett. 9 Hole Beginners Stroke Competition;  1st. Breda Murphy.  2nd. Marian Keely.  3rd. Noreen Whelan.

Presentation of prizes; The social evening and presentation of prizes took place in the Clubhouse Lounge on Saturday night 18th. at 9.30pm.  The turnout of Ladies and Gents was brilliant.  A great social intimate nite with great music and song and witt by PJ. Leahy, Wm Cullen and Mary Hogan into the early hours.

Congratulations; Congratulations were extended to the Lady Captain Sara Hearne by the Club Captain Tommy Foley Via the vice-Captain John Stapleton and also congratulations to all the winners and especially to the winner Mary Hayes.

The Captain’s Social Mixed;  The Captains Social Mixed on Friday evening 17th.  was a great success There was a fantastic turn out of all members.

Social Mixed results;  Josie Moloney concluded with the results. Best Gross; Pat O’ Connell, Kieran Hassett, Ann O’Rourke.  Best Nett; Michael Webster, Seamus Bourke, Mary Ryan.  3rd. Owen Bourke, Lorcan Reilly, Margie Costigan.

JB Carr Homecoming;  John Stapleton announced on behalf of the seniors that they are going to organise a social nite in the Club Lounge on Monday Night 3rd. Sept. at 9.30 sharp to congratulate the JB Carr Team on their success in the tournament. Ladies are also invited to this historic event.

 

3T’s results; There was a fantastic turnout on Sat. 11th. and Sunday 12th. for this great charity event to help support deaths by suicide through research, intervention and support.  The winners were; 1st. Pat Maher.  2nd. Michael Walsh.  3rd. Francis McCormack.

 

Juvenile Golf Lessons Update;  The next lesson will be on Friday 24th. Aug.  at 10am.   Any information required contact Pat O’Connell 087 9205821.

 

Men’s Seniors;    Results are as follows for Thursday, 16th.  Sept.  1st. Brendan Russell, John Brown, Seanie Gleeson, Donal Golden.  2nd Team; Sean Lee, Phil Ryan, John Mullaly, Mick O’Connell.  3rd. Team;  Tom McGrath, Mick Carey, Pat O’Connell.  The Seniors is a fantastic event for retired golfers to return to the game with like-minded golfers.  If you are over 55 or retired, from any distance or Club you will be more than welcome.

Best of Luck;  To the JB Carr team on reaching the all Ireland final in Woodenbridge. Also to Captain Tommy Foley with his Captains Prize on this week-end.

Special Home coming;  John Stapleton announced on behalf of the seniors that they are going to organise a social nite in the Club Lounge on Monday Night 3rd. Sept. at 9.30 sharp to congratulate the JB Carr Team on their success in the tournament.

Best Wishes;  To Lady Captain Sara Hearne on her Captains prize.

Next Seniors on Thursday 23rd. Sept. at usual time.

LMC;  The next outing is on Monday 20th. Aug. in Thurles Golf Club. Templemore Golf Club Seniors that are currently in the top 14 placings are; Pat O’Connell 185, Bertie Keane 178.  A space to watch.  Best of luck to all and continued success.

 

Club Fixtures;

Captains Prize; Friday 24th,  Saturday 25th, and Sunday 26th. Aug.

1st. and 2nd. Sept. The J B Carr, All Ireland Final in Woodenbridge.

1st. and 2nd. Sept. 18H. S/F.

7th. and 8th. Sept. Club Classic.

8th. and 9th. Sept. GOY 18H Stroke.

15th. and 16th. Sept. Vice Captains.

22nd. and 23rd. Sept. 18H S/F.

29th. and 30th. Sept. GOY 18H Stroke.

6th. and 7th. Oct. 18H S/F.

13th. and 14th. Oct. 18H S/F.

20th. and 21st. Oct. GOY 18H S/F.

20th. and 21st. Oct. GOY 18H S/F.

27th. and  28th. Oct. W/D Soc 18H S/F.

November. TBA.

 

 

 

Templemore Golf Club News;

 

Templemore Golf club Victorious Munster Title; 

The final leg of the “Munster Title” was played in Templemore  last Friday 10^th August.  This great Templemore team had a clean sweep win 5-0 against “Cork South, Mahon Golf Club”.  It was a glorious day for golf and the course was in magnificent shape.  The Mahon Team and supporters arrived in great numbers and created a sight to behold of red and white.  A wonderful spectacle not seen in the history of Templemore Golf Club.  The semi-final will be played in Woodenbridge Golf Course on  Saturday 1^st. September and the final and playoff for 3^rd. and 4^th. will be on Sunday 2^nd. September.   The Clubs remaining in the competition are;  K-Club- V- Royal Dublin, Portumna, Ballybofey and Templemore.

The following is a unique account captured on the running of play by Templemore Golf Club Communication Secretary, Martin Bohan;

“ Templemore are J B Carr Munster Champions after an epic encounter;  Trailing 4 to 1 after the first leg in Mahon the previous week. Templemore entered the second leg with a degree of confidence, feeling that the 4-1 was not a true reflection of the gap between the teams.  Manager Liam Leahy retained his tried and trusted pairings, just juggling their placing in the order of play.  From the onset, Templemore were on the front foot and after 2 holes they were up in 2 matches and level in 3.  With 6 played, Templemore were up in 3 even in 1 and down in 1, consequently a glimmer of hope.  At half way, the game had tilted more in favour of the home team, the first pairing Ml. Keely\ Ambrose Purcell were 1 up, match 2 had Seamus Bourke \ Liam Daly 4 up.  Denis Tuohy\ Bertie Keane were 2 up unlucky not to be 3 up with Denis lipping out for a win on 9 and Tom Kenny\Gerry Keegan were equally unlucky to be 1 down turning. The final pair Tom McGrath\ Bernie O Rourke turned 3 up.  As things stood after 9 holes the overall match situation was level, the Templemore team and supporters were more upbeat and an element of doubt in the Mahon team and their large contingent of supporters was obvious.  At 11 the overall position was the same but 2 matches appeared to be heading for early wins for the home side, Bourke and Daly were 6 up and eventually won on 13^th. 6^th. and 5^th.  After a great chip by Bernie, Tom had a putt for a win to go 5 up but much to the dismay of the home supporters and Tom himself it slipped by.  The match reached its inevitable conclusion on the 14^th.  with a 5 and 4 win.  With 2 wins, Templemore were 1 up, 3 up and level on the course, things were slightly favouring the home side overall – “do we dare to dream”.  Touhy \ Keane advanced to win on the 16^th.  3 and 2playing some outstanding golf.  Keely\ Purcell were unlucky not to be dormy playing the 16^th. were 1 up playing the 17^th.  only to lose and stood on the 18^th. tee level but won on the 18^th. with superb play leaving the match all square overall.  “Cometh the hour cometh the men” having trailed through 15 holes Kenny\ Keegan levelled on the 16^th.  and had a great win on the 17^th.  to be 1 up playing the 18^th. Their team mates and supporters held their breath, could it happen!. The Mahon pair played 2 great shots and were pin high in 2 but to the left of the green. Thanks to a great approach shot by Tom the home side were on the green just past the pin, the Mahon’s pair chip was long and found the bunker to the right.  Following a great bunker shot a neat lag putt from Keegan led to a handshake giving a final result 5-0 and overall victory 6-4.  With unbridled  joy the home team and supporters celebrated and the dream had become a reality.  At the presentation of pennants in the clubhouse by Woodenbridge’s representative Paul Harte who congratulated both teams, both Mahon’s President and team manager were magnanimous in defeat and wished Templemore every success, thanked them for their sportsmanship, the superb condition of the course and the hospitality provided by Rody Cawley, Tony O’Toole and Pat O’Connell who served up the fabulous fare provided by Patricia Foley.  President Phil Ryan and team manager Liam Leahy thanked Mahon for their compliments and congratulated the team on their wonderful win, the evening concluded with the team and supporters relaxing enjoying the occasion with food supplied by Murphy’s Pub.”

Finally, this great victory was celebrated by a great choral rendition of “Slievenamon”  sung by Seamus Bourke.

 

Club Supporters Travel arrangements;  The semi-finals will be on Sat. 1^st. Sept. and the final on Sunday 2^nd. Sept. which will also include the playoff for 3^rd. and 4^th.  For group transport and accommodation details, contact Rody Cawley 086-3704229.  Club Captain Tommy Foley expressed that all club members should make an effort to support this great team as this is a unique event in the history of Templemore Golf Club.

 

Gents Captain Prize.  The gents Captains Prize has now been confirmed and the dates are as follows.  Friday 24^th,  Saturday 25^th, and Sunday 26^th. Aug.  Time sheets will be placed in the Locker room.  Presentation details will be announced later.

 

Presentation of Outstanding Men’s Prizes;  Their will be a presentation of all outstanding prizes after the Social Mixed on Friday 17^th. Sept.  All are expected to give this event your full support.

 

Juvenile Golf Lessons Update;  The next lesson will be on Friday 17^th. Aug.  All Juveniles are encouraged by the Club Juvenile Officer Pat O’Connell to continue playing over school breaks and the summer months.  Any information required or those who would still like to enrol, contact Pat O’Connell 087 9205821.

 

Stableford results; The stableford results for Sat.4^th, Sun. 5^th. and Mon. 6^th.  1^st. Bernard Barry.  2^nd. Michael Murphy.  3^rd. Michael Webster.  Back 9, Joe O’Connor.

 

Ladies Golf;   We look forward to playing in the Lady Captain’s Prize this weekend.  The first 18 will take place on Thursday 16^th. Aug. Tee off at 2pm.  and the second 18 on Saturday 18th. Aug.  Tee off at 1pm.  The 9 hole competition will be played on  Saturday also.  We wish Lady Captain Sara Hearne the very best for the weekend.  A social evening and presentation of prizes will take place in the Clubhouse Lounge on Saturday night 18^th. at 9.30pm.  We invite and encourage our male counterparts to join us on Saturday night.

The Captain’s Social Mixed;  The Captains Social Mixed will run on Friday evening 17^th.  draw from 6pm.  Consequently there  will be no social mixed this Wed evening 15^th.

Results this week:  Tuesday 7^th.  Aug,  18 hole stableford sponsored by Mossy Shanahan butcher: 1^st.  Josie Bourke (13) 42pts,  2^nd.  Shiela Delaney (12) 39pts, 3^rd.  Mary Hogan (38) 38 pts.

Social Mixed;  Gross: Mary Ryan, Joey Dwyer, Michael Webster.  Nett: Joe O Connor, Donal Golden, Mary Hogan. through research, intervention and

 

The Seniors;    Results are as follows for Thursday, 9^th.  Sept.  1^st. Rody Cawley, Paddy Nolan, Mick Connell, Seanie Gleeson..  2^nd Team; ger Ryan, Phil Ryan, Michael Maher, Donal Golden.  3^rd. Team;  Tom McGrath, Pat Costello, Michael Webster.  The Seniors is a fantastic event for retired golfers to return to the game with like-minded golfers.  If you are over 55 or retired, from any distance or Club you will be more than welcome.

Best of Luck;  Congratulations to the JB Carr team on their magnificent win in the JB Carr tournament against Mahon Golf Club in Templemore and reaching the all Ireland final in Woodenbridge.

Next Seniors on Thursday 16^th. Sept. at usual time.

LMC;  The next outing is on Monday 20^th. Aug. in Thurles Golf Club. Templemore Golf Club Seniors that are currently in the top 14 placings are; Pat O’Connell 185, Bertie Keane 178.  A space to watch.  Best of luck to all and continued success.

 

Club Fixtures;

18^th. and 19^th. Aug. 18H S/F.

1^st. and 2^nd. Sept. The J B Carr, All Ireland Final in Woodenbridge.

1^st. and 2^nd. Sept. 18H. S/F.

7^th. and 8^th. Sept. Club Classic.

8^th. and 9^th. Sept. GOY 18H Stroke.

15^th. and 16^th. Sept. Vice Captains.

22^nd. and 23^rd. Sept. 18H S/F.

29^th. and 30^th. Sept. GOY 18H Stroke.

6^th. and 7^th. Oct. 18H S/F.

13^th. and 14^th. Oct. 18H S/F.

20^th. and 21^st. Oct. GOY 18H S/F.

20^th. and 21^st. Oct. GOY 18H S/F.

27^th. and  28^th. Oct. W/D Soc 18H S/F.

November. TBA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(above photo; “Templemore Golf Club, JB Carr Winning pair in Mahon Golf Course, Cork, on Wed 1^st. Aug.  Seamus Bourke and Liam Leahy.  (Photo by; Rody Cawley)

 

Templemore Golf Club News;

 

JB Carr Munster Final;  The first leg of the “Munster Title” was played in Mahon Municipal Golf Course in Cork last Wednesday, 1^st August.  Or team winners were Seamus Bourke and Liam Daly who set the standard for the remaining pairings.  It was tight going for all the pairings on a very difficult course and ground conditions not favourable for the Templemore team.  The final result was 4/1 against.  The “Munster Final” will now be completed in Templemore Golf Course on this Friday. 10^th. August at 2pm.  This great team having beating all expectation to reach this final leg deserves all the support from all the club members on Friday.  To qualify for this final stage is a great achievement for Templemore Golf Club.  Best of luck to all the team and their manager Liam Leahy.

Presentation of Outstanding Prizes;  Their will be a presentation of all outstanding prizes after the JB Carr competition in the Club Lounge on Friday. Refreshments will also be available.  This will make the overall event an occasion not to be missed.

 

Juvenile Golf Lessons Update;  There will be no Juvenile Golf Lessons on Friday 10^th. August as the course will need to be ready for the JB Carr Munster Title competition.  The next lesson will be on Friday 17^th. Aug.  All Juveniles are encouraged by the Club Juvenile Officer Pat O’Connell to continue playing over school breaks and the summer months.  Any information required or those who would still like to enrol, contact Pat O’Connell 087 9205821.

 

3Ts. Competition;  The 3Ts. Competition will take place on Sat.  11^th. and Sunday 12^th.

The 3Ts. Is a registered charity working to help prevent deaths by suicide through research, intervention and support.  All member are requested to support this great cause by competing in this competition. T

 

Ladies social mixed; The social mixed is a great event for both Ladies and Gents to play this great game and also for any golfers that want to return to the game, they will be more than welcome will get great support by all.

Results: Wed. 1^st. Aug;  Mary Nolan, Sean Lee, Joe O’Connor.

o help prevent deaths by Suicide through research, intervention and

50 Years of Golf in Templemore;  PJ requested that all members past and present to dig deep and search their achieves for any memorabilia that they can find.  Old photos, sayings, and good banter from the past that can be resurrected to make this project successful All will be appreciated and returned as received after the process.

 

Away scores;  The “Away” Score recording sheet for “Qualifying”, “Non-Qualifying” , “Society”, “Fourball” and “Team Events” is now receiving great attention.  The club handicap Secretary John Greed has expressed that all members playing away or in other societies to record their score on this sheet.  This is a very important request as it is part of the “Golf Ethical” for calculating accuracy on handicap ratings.

 

Green Fee;  The Green Fee for 2018 is now €10 for 9hole or 18 hole.

 

Playing Golf on Templemore 9 hole Golf Course has its advantages;  A magnificent Golf Course to test your golf skills as it tested the best of Tipperary and Munster prestigious clubs in the JB Carr tournament.  Templemore Golf Course is available to all golfers, especially to those that want to return to the game also to members and non-members and members from other clubs to get in your practice rounds, beginners, Active Retiree’s and families who want to take up the sport  will get assistance from any committee member, (refer to web site for committee member list) here are some positive reasons for golfing in Templemore Golf Course;   Golf can be good for your health and your heart. Walking an average course for a round of 18 holes of golf can be between five to seven kilometres. If you walk 18 holes three to five times a week, you’ll get an optimal amount of endurance exercise for your heart. If you pull your clubs or carry them, you’ll burn even more calories each round and benefit even more. Playing golf regularly can help you:  Stay fit, Improve muscle tone and Endurance, Lose weight and body fat.  Golf can also be a great way to keep in touch with friends, help in reducing stress as a result of the physical activity and also due to the pleasure of walking in an open and natural environment,  provide opportunities to meet new people, help develop a sense of community connectedness.  Golf can be a very social and enjoyable sport. While you compete against others, you can also compete with yourself to better your previous best score. Templemore Golf Course provides  Good Social occasions, Presentation Nights, Social Mixed, Senior Events and Away Trips.  The Handicap System allows members of different abilities an equal chance of winning.  Various Category of Memberships are available at different rates. (Membership option rates are on our web site).  Full Annual Membership €350 = Approximately, only 95c. per day.  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. Registrations Forms for new members are now available on-line on our web site, or at the club house or contact Martin Bohan 087 0509278 or any of the committee members.  All are welcome.

 

Additional Members Lady and Gents;  All current members are encouraged to introduce at least “ONE NEW MEMBER” Lady or Gent, Junior or Student, Senior or Family, Active Retiree’s or any person interested in taking up the sport.  It will be a huge advantage to building the club membership and profile.

 

The Seniors;    The Seniors is a fantastic event for retired golfers to return to the game with like-minded golfers.  If you are over 55 or retired, from any distance or Club you will be more than welcome.  Results are as follows for Thursday, 2^nd. Aug.  1^st. John Mullaly, Paddy Nolan, Mick Connell, Michael Maher.  2^nd Team; Sean Lee, Pat Costello, John Galvin, Mick Murphy.  3^rd. Team;  Joe O’Connor, Seamus Ryan, Mick Stapleton, Seanie Gleeson.

Best of Luck;  The best of luck was extended by all seniors to the JB Carr team next Friday 10^th. in their quest for the Munster Final against Mahon Golf Club in Templemore.

Next Seniors on Thursday 9^th. Aug.

LMC;  The next outing is on Monday 20^th. Aug. in Thurles Golf Club. Templemore Golf Club Seniors that are currently in the top 14 placings are; Pat O’Connell 185, Bertie Keane 178.  A space to watch.  Best of luck to all and continued success.

 

Club Fixtures;

11^th. and 12^th. Aug. 3T’s Qualifying.

11^th. and 12^th. Aug. 18H S/F.

18^th. and 19^th. Aug. 18H S/F.

24^th, 25^th, and 26^th. Aug. Ladies and Gents Captain Prize.

1^st. and 2^nd. Sept. 18H. S/F.

8^th. and 9^th. Sept. GOY 18H Stroke.

15^th. and 16^th. Sept. Vice Captains.

22^nd. and 23^rd. Sept. 18H S/F.

29^th. and 30^th. Sept. GOY 18H Stroke.

Sept;  Club Classic. Date TBC.

6^th. and 7^th. Oct. 18H S/F.

13^th. and 14^th. Oct. 18H S/F.

20^th. and 21^st. Oct. GOY 18H S/F.

20^th. and 21^st. Oct. GOY 18H S/F.

27^th. and  28^th. Oct. W/D Soc 18H S/F.

November. TBA.

 

Adopt a Bunker Project;  Adopting a Bunkers is helping to keep the course in great shape.  Put your stamp on any bunker you feel that you can commit to looking after and resulting in the presentation of the course to a high standard.