News up to Sunday 23rd September 2018

(above photo;. Templemore Golf Club; “Hole In One” Presentation to Senior Member Mick Murphy.  L.R. Seanie Gleeson, John Stapleton, Mick Murphy, P.J. Leahy. (Photos by; P.R.O. Tony O’Toole)

Templemore Golf Club News;

All Ireland Captains Prize Winner;   Congratulations to Templemore Captains Prize Winner Pat Looby for securing 2nd. Place in the All ireland Captains Prize winner’s competition held in Roscrea Golf Club on Saturday 15th. Sept.  Pat will now travel to the Algarve to represent Templemore Golf Club in the final in 2019.  The All Ireland Captains Prize Winners Competition was introduced by Roscrea Golf in 1994.  Since then, many prize winners have traveled to Portugal to play in the finals.  All the winners win an expense paid trip to the ALGARVE in Spring 2019.   It is a tremendous achievement to win your Club Captains Prize and equally to achieve 2nd place in the competition in Roscrea.    Best of luck to Pat in the Algarve competition in the spring of 2019. 2018: Dundrum House Golf & Country Club Tipperary.

 

J.P. McManus Pro-Am;  The Pre-Qualifier competition was played in the Limerick Golf Club on Friday 21st. September.  The Team Representing Templemore Golf Club were Pat Dunne, Michael Webster, Timmy Tuohy.

Also, by invitation were Sean Lee and Club Captain Tommy Foley who teamed with Hugh Maher from Nenagh Golf Club.  The Pre-Qualifier was a fund raiser in support of the Daughters of Charity respite centre for children with special needs and medical complaints in the Tipperary, Limerick, and Clare areas. The classic was under the banner of the “Lisnagry Association” part of the Daughters of Charity. The support of Templemore Golf Club is greatly appreciated by our Club Captain Tommy Foley.  The winners of the Pre-Qualifiers will take part in the July 2020 JP McManus Pro-Am.  Since its inception in 1990, the event has attracted golf’s leading names to Ireland and raised over €140 million for beneficiaries.

 

Retirement;  Vice Captain John Stapleton has regretfully retired as Vice-Captain due to health issues.  He nominated his successor Tony O’Toole to continue with the Vice-Captain for the remainder of the season and as Captain for 2019.  The committee wished John a speedy recovery and also to his daughter Amanda.  John was praised highly for all his work on the committee and to the club in general.  Tony thanked John for the nomination and also the committee for their support.  The Vice-Captain Competition will be held on the 13th. and 14th. October.

 

 

Sunday 18 Hole Competition Winners:  The turn out for Saturday 15th.  and Sunday 16th. 18hole Stableford was great considering the weather change.  The Winners were;  1st.  Jim Cahill.  2nd. Jim Russell.  3rd. Ambrose Purcell.   All members are requested to make a great effort to participate in this week-end Golf competition.

 

Juvenile Golf;   All Juveniles are encouraged by the Club Juvenile Officer Pat O’Connell to continue playing over school breaks.  Any information required contact Pat O’Connell 087 9205821.

 

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.

 

The Seniors;    The Seniors is always 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.  The results are as follows for Thursday, 20th.  Sept.;  1st. Gerry Keegan, Pat Costello, Tom Kennedy, Mick Connell.  2nd Team; Seamus Bourke, Pascal Whelan, Seanie Gleeson.  3rd. Team;  John Mullaly, Michael Maher, Liam Daly.

“Hole in One” Presentation;  A presentation was made to Mick Murphy for achieving a “Hole in One” on the 5th. Green.  Mick, in his long career in golf has now notched up 6 holes in one.  A great achievement considering that some golfers never achieve a “Hole in One”.  Well done Mick from all the seniors.

Next Seniors;  Thursday 27th. Sept.

Away Seniors;   The Seniors away trip to Roscrea Golf Course will take place on Thursday 11th. October.  Tee-time 10.30 am.  Price 25euro.  Including Meal.  For more details Contact Seanie Gleeson, 086 1672510.

LMC;  The next outing is on Wed. 26th. Sept. in Templemore.

 

Enrolling now for New Members both Lady and Gents;  New members will now be accepted for 2019.  Early Bird applications will have the advantage of completing this year golf season.   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.  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 will be welcomed.

 

Green Fee;  The Green Fee continue@ €10 for 9hole or 18hole.

 

Rules of Golf;  The 2019 Players edition on the “Rules of Golf” are now available in the locker room.  There are some significant relevant changes to the rules that effect all players of golf.  It focuses on the rules that are most relevant to a player and the most commonly used rules.  Some are very interesting.  It is an abridged version of the full Rules of Golf, aimed to help you the Golfer with the Rules during your play.  Collect your book now, while stocks last.

 

Reminder; 50 Years of Golf in Templemore;  PJ requested that all members past and present to dig deep and search 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.

 

9 hole Golf Course Advantage;   The advantage of playing Golf in Templemore 9hole 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 your 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.

 

Club Fixtures;

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

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

12th. Oct. JB Carr Team Presentation.

13th. and 14th. Oct. Vice Captain.

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

22nd. Oct. 3T’s Team All-Ireland at the K Club.

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

November. TBA.

News up to 17th September 2018

(above photos; Templemore Golf Club JB Carr winning team (Fine Dining) at the Woodenbridge Golf Course.  Templemore Golf Club Captains Day, Joe O’Connor, Pat Costello, President Phil Ryan, Seanie Gleeson. (Photos by; PRO Tony O’Toole)

 

Templemore Golf Club News;

 

Congratulations;  3T’s National Qualifiers;   Club Captain Tommy Foley, Mary Hayes, Sadie Tynan and Sean Lee, secured 3rd place in the provincial rounds only narrowly pipped by Thurles and Loughrae at Dundrum Golf Club on last Monday 10th. Sept.  This Templemore team will now go forward to compete in the National 3T’s at the K Club on the 22nd. October.   This is the 16th. Year of this popular 3T’s Golf Tournament,  an awareness campaign to highlight the issue of suicide in Ireland at grassroots level.  Best of Luck to all.

September 2018: Dundrum House Golf & Country Club Tipperary

Sunday 18 Hole Competition Winners:  There was a great turn out for Saturday 8th.  and Sunday 9th. 18hole Stableford.  The Winners were;  1st.  Paudie Bourke,, 2nd. Paddy Bourke 3rd. Timmy Tuohy.  All members are requested to make a great effort to participate in this week-end Golf competition.

 

Juvenile Golf Lessons Update;   All Juveniles are encouraged by the Club Juvenile Officer Pat O’Connell to continue playing over school breaks.  Any information required contact Pat O’Connell 087 9205821.

 

Course Condition;  Thanks to the course manager Liam Leahy and his team and due to new machinery, the course is now in excellent condition and all are encouraged to play at often as possible.  Also, members of other clubs are more than welcome to test their skills on this fantastic 9hole golf course that tested the best clubs in Munster.

 

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

 

Ladies;  Bereavement;  Nora d’Estelle Roe;  Sincere Sympathy is expressed by all club members both Ladies and Gents on the sad passing of Nora d’Estelle Roe on Friday 31st August.  Predeceased by her husband Brooke.  Deepest sympathy is expressed to her sons George and Brooklyn, sister Breda (Ryan, Holycross), grandchildren and relatives.  Nora was a longstanding member of Templemore Golf Club.  Nora represented the club on many occasions both at home and away.  She was renowned always for giving her best and wit.  She was an excellent golfer and always enjoyed her golf.  She will be missed by many golf friends.  May Nora Rest In Peace.

 

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.  The results are as follows for Thursday, 13th.  Sept.;  1st. Sean Lee, Seanie Gleeson, Mick Maher Gerry Keegan.  2nd Team; Bertie Keane, Pascal Whelan, Tony O’Toole,Donal Golden.  3rd. Team;  Tom McGrath, Phil Ryan, Mick Connell, Seamus Ryan.

Speedy Recovery;  Seanie Gleeson expressed on behalf of all the seniors for a speedy recovery to Rody Cawley and John Stapleton.  Their work is very much appreciated and missed by all.

Next Seniors on Thursday 20th. Sept.

LMC;  Congratulation to Bertie Keane for securing 1st. place in Class 2 at Nenagh Golf Course on 10th. Sept.   Well done Bertie after a very successful JB Carr 3rd. National team placing.

Templemore Seniors now in the top 10 are;  4th  Eddie Butler, 7th. Pat O’Connell, 10th. Liam Daly.   The next outing is on Saturday 22nd. Sept. in Templemore.

 

Enrolling now for New Members both 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.  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 will be welcomed.

 

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.

 

Playing Golf on Templemore 9hole 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 your 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.

 

Club Fixtures;

22nd. September; LMC.

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

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

Sept;  Club Classic. Date TBC.

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.

 

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.

 

News up to Sunday 9th September 2018

Tom Daly from Mahon Golf Club and Templemore Captain Tommy Foley in Woodenbridge

( photo above;  Mahon Golf Club JB Carr Team Manager Tom Daly and Templemore Golf Club Captain Tommy Foley at Woodenbridge J.B.Carr all Ireland Final.

 

Templemore Golf Club News;

 

Great appreciation;  Templemore Golf Club Captain Tommy Foley expressed great delight to met the manager of the Mahon Golf Club, J.B. Carr team who travelled  from Cork to Woodenbridge in the Avoca valley to support the Templemore Team and Munster in the final at Woodenbridge.  Mahon gave Templemore the victory to continue in the tournament for the All Ireland title.  It was fantastic to experience all the travelled support and the accolades to all the players since arriving home.  Tommy wished all the members, ladies and gents all the best in golf for the remainder of the year.

 

Ladies Golf;  The 3T competition was held on Tuesday August 28th, 1st Sadie Tynan(17) 40 pts, 2nd Margaret Deegan 33pts. Results of social mixed, best gross Timmy Tuohy, Joe Tynan, Mary Ryan; best net.  Joe O’ Connor, Donal Golden, Kay Brennan.

Congratulations;  to the Tipperary League team on their win over Tipperary GC in Cahir, they will now meet Nenagh in the next round.

Congratulations to the J B Carr team on a great performance in Woodenbridge,  it was a great honor to have our small club representing Munster and coming in at 3rd.  place was no mean achievement.  We didn’t bring home the silverware this year, but everyone was mighty proud of ye !

 

Men’s Seniors;  Results are as follows for Thursday, 30th.  Aug:  1st.Team;  Eddie Butler, Paddy Nolan, PJ. Leahy, Frankie Sgortt.  2nd. Team;  Michael Stapleton, Pascal Whelan, Mick Carey, Ollie Murrey.  3rd. Team;  Mick Murphy, Noel Stanley, John Galvin, Mick Maher.

Results are as follows for Thursday, 6th.  Sept.  1st.Team;  Dinny Tuohy, Phil Ryan, Willie Haverty, Pat O’ Connell.  2nd. Team;  Sean Lee, Mick Connell, Seanie Gleeson, Seamus Ryan.  3rd. Team;  Pascal Whelan, John Mullaly, Pat Costello.

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.

Congratulations;  To the JB Carr team on their success at the Ireland final in Woodenbridge.

 

Next Seniors on Thursday 13th. Sept. at usual time.

 

Club Fixtures;

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.

 

 

 

 

News up to Sunday 2nd September 2018

Templemore Golf Club, Munster Champions Secured 3rd. place in Ireland;  Front Row L.R. Bernie O’Rourke, Club Captain Tommy Foley, Team Manager, Liam Leahy, Club President Phil Ryan, Liam Daly, Seamus Bourke. Back Row L.R. Jerry Keegan, Mick Keely, Tom Kenny, Dinny Tuohy, Bertie Keane, Paddy Bourke, Michael Webster, Ambrose Purcell, Martin Bohan, Tom McGrath. (Photo by P.R.O. Tony O’Toole)

 Templemore Golf Club News;

 Templemore Golf Club Secured a rating of 3rd best Golf Club in Ireland.   The competition was held in Woodenbridge in the picturesque Avoca valley.  Woodenbridge was described by the legendary Joe Carr as “Ireland’s Augusta” and “The most scenic golf course in Ireland.   The weather was perfect for Golf over the week-end   On Saturday the 1st.Sept. the first draw was competing against Portumna Golf Club which we took them to the 18th. only to concede by one stoke.   On Saturday 2nd. We competed for 3rd. Place against  Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club.  The Golf was very competitive with the Templemore Team giving their all to secure a victory.  Templemore finally won on a playoff on the 19th. Hole with Seamus Bourke and  Liam Daly securing a historical victory for the team.  A great celebration of victory echoed all over the Avoca Valley.  it was a sight to behold and history was made for Templemore Golf Club.  There was a wonderful support on all days of the competitions by Templemore Supporters both Ladies and Gents and especially the ladies, a great thank you was expressed by Liam Leahy for their great support.   It was wonderful to see a united front by all the Templemore Golf Club members.  Also it was appreciated to see Tom Daly who came up from Mahon Golf Club in support of our team and Munster.  Also to see The President of the GUI John Moloughney and Pat Dunne GUI Munster official supporting the Templemore Team.

186 Teams finally competed in this  JB Carr tournament.  The final 4 teams placings were, The K.Club, Portunmna, Templemore and Ballybofey & Stranorlar.    This great event commenced started on Fri. 31st. of August with the assemble of all teams on the 10th. Tee box.  The teams were presented with their Provincial Flags.  Templemore bearing the “Munster” flag.  All were piped across the famous “ Wooden Bridge” to the Club house courtyard where all teams were introduced by the Woodenbridge Lady President.  Each team manager called out the team members which was a proud occasion to hear Liam Leahy Templemore team Manager call out his team.  A wonderful and emotional occasion for all the team and supporters.

On Sunday night the team was presented with their award to the Team Manager Liam Leahy and again a proud occasion when he assembled his team for protocols.    All the teams then assembled to a banquet in the great hall of the Golf Club.

A unique presentation was made to Tom McGrath for his own personal achievement with a hole in one.  This was also acknowledged by the all the teams as an extraordinary win by Tom, again history in the making and putting Templemore on the Golf Map.

The nite continues with great food and to finish off the ceremonial events Templemore Club Captain Tommy Foley, belted out, in the Crowded Banquet Hall a fantastic rendition of “ “Slievenamon”  it echoed all over the Avoca Valley.  Truly Templemore left a fantastic impression in the golf fraternity and at Woodenbrigge .   “ We’ll be back”

 

Fuxtures:

TBC. 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.