Month: September 2020

Templemore Golf Club, Lady Captain, Kay Brennan, Prize presentation to the winner Niamh Connolly.  (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

 

Templemore Golf Club News; 

 

Bereavement.  One of our members, John Walsh passed away peacefully at home on Friday 25^th.  The club expresses deepest sympathy to his wife Kaye, daughters Katie and Shauna, sons Paul, David and Mark, and to all his extended family.  May John Rest in Peace. 

 

Sat 26^th. Sun 27^th. V Par competition.  The weather was fantastic for golf which resulted in a great turn out for this competition.  The final results were very close.  1^st. Keith Morris.  2^nd. John Greed.  3^rd. Trevor Quinn. 

 

18hole V-Par competition again next week-end, Sat 3^rd. and Sun. 4^th. Oct.

 

Ladies 18hole S/f on Tuesday 22^nd.   Results.   1^st. Shelia Delaney.  2^nd. Mary Ryan.  3^rd. Margaret Costigan.

 

Ladies Seniors 21^st. Sep.  Results;  Winner, Biddy Gleeson, Category Mary O Connor,  Second,  Ann Hogg,  Third Kathleen Cahill.

 

Men’s Seniors Thurs 17^th. ;  A fine turnout for our senior outing in Roscrea (9 teams), the weather was poor towards the end which reflected on the scores where the early teams made hay. The results were in 1^st. place with 95pt. John Hassett, Paudie Butler, PJ Leahy, and Michael Healy. In second place with 93pts. Bertie Keane, Ambrose Purcell, Frank Shortt, and Willie Haverty.   In 3^rd. place with 92pt. Seamus Bourke, John Galvin, Mick Connell, and James Murray. and in 4^th. place with 89pts. Tom McGrath, Jerry Keegan, and Mick Murphy. Prizes will be presented to the winners next Thursday.

 

50/50 lotto week 20^th. Sept.  Winner was Megan Cummins c/o Mick Carey.

50/50 Lotto winner 27^th. Sept.  Winner was Kevin Fogarty. 

 

New On-Line Tee Booking System;   The club new “Online Booking System” can be accessed on our Web site; www.templemoregolfclub.ie  no access to the course will be allowed without booking through the new system also registering on the “Covid-19 Tracing Register”.  Visitors can contact info@templemoregolfclub.ie to request Tee times or link up with an existing member.

 

New Members are more than welcome.

Select the “New Members” tab on the web site and complete the ONLINE application form and select submit.

Then select the “FEE” tab and proceed with payment.

If any difficulty contact Tony by text @ 086-8209991.

 

Make Golf a Life Changing Gift;   Give a life changing Sport experience to someone.  The Ideal gift for anyone who would like to take part in an active exercise sport.  Golf is that Ideal Gift.  Buy a membership Voucher now.  Contact Pat O’Connell 087-9205821 or any of the committee for to purchase the “Ideal Active Present”.

 

Golf Active in Retirement for 2020;  For the active retirement, this is an excellent activity.  You will be more than welcome.

Why Join;

• Good Outdoor Exercise; 9 holes + 2hrs.  18 Holes = 4hrs.
• 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.  ( see Membership rates on our web site).

The club will assist you in starter clubs to get you going.  Contact any current member for assistance and you will be looked after.

 

Private Donations for Course Development;  Donations, sponsorship, will be greatly received now that the club will have its own autonomy and will be used exclusively for Course Development.  Put your stamp on the course making a special contribution.  For Donations, Just select the “FEE” tab and then select “Make a Donation” tab on the Club Web Site http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ , or in confidence contact; Club Captain Tom McGrath 087-1147666.

 

Next Fixtures;

18hole V-Par competition again next week-end, Sat 3^rd. and Sun. 4^th. Oct.

Attached Photo;  Templemore Golf Club Seamus Cody Perpetual Trophy Winner Bernie O’Rourke Photo by Seamus Bourke

 

Templemore Golf Club News; 

 

Seamus Cody Memorial Trophy;   The final “match play” between Bernie O’Rourke and John Hassett was contested evenly with Bernie overcoming John on the 16th. hole to win the Seamus Cody Perpetual Memorial Trophy.  Congratulations to Bernie on his continues winning format.  An interesting competition as both final contestants were “Lefties” as also were Seamus.  A wonderful legacy to Seamus memory on his dedication to the club over years, Captain in 1977 and President 2005.  The trophy was presented to the club by Seamus family.  May his eternal memory be always with us.

 

Results 18 hole S/Ford  Sat. 12^th. and Sun.  13^th.   1^st. Connor Scott, 36pts.  2^nd. Matt Butler, 34pts.  3^rd.  John Hassett, 34pts.

 

Ladies Seniors; 

31^st. Aug.  1^st.  Mary O’Connor.  2^rd. Peggy Ryan.  3^rd. Margaret Buckley.  4^th.  Anne Hogg.

7^th.  Sept.  1^st. Margaret Buckley, 2^nd. Mary O’Connor, 3^rd. Peggy Ryan.  4^th. Kathleen Cahill.

Congratulation to all.

 

50/50 Lotto;  50/50 winner this week is Pat Shelly. Congratulations Pat.

 

Seniors;  Another excellent turnout with 9 teams taking part. Five teams broke 50pt, won’t say anything about the other four. The winners with 53pts. were Seamus Bourke, Pat O Connell, Oliver Murray, and Seamus Ryan. 2^nd. with 52pts. on a breakdown, Joe O Connor, Sean Gleeson, and Mike Murphy.   and in 3^rd. place also with 52 pts. John Hassett, Sean Lee, PJ Leahy, and Philip Ryan.

 

New On-Line Tee Booking System;   The club new “Online Booking System” can be accessed on our Web site; www.templemoregolfclub.ie  no access to the course will be allowed without booking through the new system also registering on the “Covid-19 Tracing Register”.  Visitors can contact info@templemoregolfclub.ie to request Tee times or link up with an existing member.

 

New Members are more than welcome.

Select the “New Members” tab on the web site and complete the ONLINE application form and select submit.

Then select the “FEE” tab and proceed with payment.

If any difficulty contact Tony by text @ 086-8209991.

 

Make Golf a Life Changing Gift;   Give a life changing Sport experience to someone.  The Ideal gift for anyone who would like to take part in an active exercise sport.  Golf is that Ideal Gift.  Buy a membership Voucher now.  Contact Pat O’Connell 087-9205821 or any of the committee for to purchase the “Ideal Active Present”.

 

Golf Active in Retirement for 2020;  For the active retirement, this is an excellent activity.  You will be more than welcome.

Why Join;

• Good Outdoor Exercise; 9 holes + 2hrs.  18 Holes = 4hrs.
• 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.  ( see Membership rates on our web site).

The club will assist you in starter clubs to get you going.  Contact any current member for assistance and you will be looked after.

 

Private Donations for Course Development;  Donations, sponsorship, will be greatly received now that the club will have its own autonomy and will be used exclusively for Course Development.  Put your stamp on the course making a special contribution.  For Donations, Just select the “FEE” tab and then select “Make a Donation” tab on the Club Web Site http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ , or in confidence contact; Club Captain Tom McGrath 087-1147666.

 

Future Competition Dates;

Weekly 9 hole S/ford;  Monday to Sat..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seamus Cody Memorial Trophy; The final “match play” between Bernie O’Rourke and John Hassett was contested evenly with Bernie overcoming John on the 16th. hole to win the Seamus Cody Perpetual Memorial Trophy. Congratulations to Bernie on his continues winning format. An interesting competition as both final contestants were “Lefties” as also were Seamus. A wonderful legacy to Seamus memory on his dedication to the club over years. The trophy was presented to the club by Seamus family. May his eternal memory be always with us.

(Attached Photo;  Templemore Golf Club President Prize Winner presentation from Pádraig Moloney to Michael Delaney (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

 

Templemore Golf Club News; 

 

Presidents Prize;  With glorious weather, President Pádraig Moloney and lady President Breda Murphy Prize weekend was a major success with unprecedented number competing.  The scoring was very tight with only one stroke separating all 7 top winners.  A fantastic exciting competition.  The winners were;  1st. Michael Delaney 41pts.   2^nd Joe Kennedy 41pts.  3^rd.  Johnny Coleman 41pts.  4^th. Jerry Keegan jnr.  5^th. Ciaran Hassett 40pts.  6^th. John McGrath 40pts.  7^th. Sean Gleeson 39pts..  Front 9, Tom Kennedy, Back 9 Denis Tuohy.

 

President Prize presentations congratulations from President Pádraig Moloney.

Congratulations to the winner Michael Delaney and to all the other prize winners.  A special thanks to Michael Keely for nominating me as President. To all our members for attending the presentations and for supporting the club during covid-19 by continually playing golf.  Thanks to Tony O’Toole and Jim Ryan for informing all through the WhatsApp so efficiently and expanding to the “Master Scoreboard” bringing the club members closer and actively aware on playing opportunities and moving the club forward. The course was maintained in excellent condition, considering over 7000 games of golf have been played since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted on 18^th. May, thanks to the Course Keepers, Course Manager, Liam Leahy, Vice-Captain, Dinny Maher. Green Keeper Jack Alexander for a super course layout.  Thanks to all volunteers in recent weeks for helping out.  A special thanks to Competition Secretary, Dinny Tuohy, Dinny Maher and Sean Lee for organising the President Prize and all other competitions.  Thanks to Pat O Connell for his work as Covid-19 officer, diligently at front desk.  I congratulate Lady President Breda Murphy on her prize table and to all Ladies prize winners. Thanks to Maura Sheehan for catering for men while we ran Presidents. A special support thanks to my wife Ann also for picking the prizes and for setting the table and my sons Patrick and Niall for their support.

 

Lady President Prize;  Congratulation to Lady President Breda Murphy on a successful week end of competitive golf, The winners were;  1^st. Mary Guilmartin, 2^nd. Mary Fitzpatrick, Gross, Shelia Delaney, 3^rd. Lorraine Ryan.  Congratulations to all.

 

Seamus Cody Memorial Trophy;   The final “match play” between Bernie O’Rourke and John Hassett was contested evenly with Bernie overcoming John on the 16^th. hole to win the Seamus Cody Memorial Trophy.  Congratulations to Bernie on his continues winning format.  An interesting competition as both final contestants were “Lefties” as also was Seamus.  A wonderful legacy of Seamus memory on his dedication to the club over years.  The trophy was presented to the club by Seamus family.  May his eternal memory be always with us.

 

Ladies Seniors;  1^st. Kathleen Collier, 2^nd. Mary O’Connor.  Congratulation to all.

 

50/50 Lotto;  Presidents 50/50 Lotto winner, Kay Boyle.  Congratulations Kay.

 

Seniors;  A nice turnout again on Thursday  3^rd. with nine teams taking part returning some great scores. 1^st. with 54pts. Seamus Bourke, Sean Gleeson, Frankie Shortt, James Murray.  2^nd. with 52pts. Pat Dunne. George Collins. Mick Connell. Philip Ryan. And in 3^rd. place with 50pts. Denis Tuohy, Liam Leahy, Oliver Murray.

 

New On-Line Tee Booking System;   The club new “Online Booking System” can be accessed on our Web site; www.templemoregolfclub.ie  no access to the course will be allowed without booking through the new system also registering on the “Covid-19 Tracing Register”.  Visitors can contact info@templemoregolfclub.ie to request Tee times or link up with an existing member.

Seniors Results;  Seniors on Thursday   20^th. and Thursday 27^th. were cancelled due to the continued Storm Ellen Weather.  Next Seniors Outing will be in Tipperary Golf Club on Contact Phil, 087-0668060, Pat. 087-0668060. or P.J. 086-8828947.

 

New Members are more than welcome.

Select the “New Members” tab on the web site and complete the ONLINE application form and select submit.

Then select the “FEE” tab and proceed with payment.

If any difficulty contact Tony by text @ 086-8209991.

 

Make Golf a Life Changing Gift;   Give a life changing Sport experience to someone.  The Ideal gift for anyone who would like to take part in an active exercise sport.  Golf is that Ideal Gift.  Buy a membership Voucher now.  Contact Pat O’Connell 087-9205821 or any of the committee for to purchase the “Ideal Active Present”.

 

Golf Active in Retirement for 2020;  For the active retirement, this is an excellent activity.  You will be more than welcome.

Why Join;

• Good Outdoor Exercise; 9 holes + 2hrs.  18 Holes = 4hrs.
• 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.  ( see Membership rates on our web site).

The club will assist you in starter clubs to get you going.  Contact any current member for assistance and you will be looked after.

 

Private Donations for Course Development;  Donations, sponsorship, will be greatly received now that the club will have its own autonomy and will be used exclusively for Course Development.  Put your stamp on the course making a special contribution.  For Donations, Just select the “FEE” tab and then select “Make a Donation” tab on the Club Web Site http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ , or in confidence contact; Club Captain Tom McGrath 087-1147666.

 

Future Competition Dates;

Weekly 9 hole S/ford;  Monday to Sat..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

President Prize congratulations from President Pádraig Moloney.

A special thanks to Michael Keely for nominating me as President. To all our members for attending the presentations and for supporting the club during covid-19 by continually playing golf. Thanks to Tony O’Toole and Jim Ryan for informing all through the WhatsApp so efficiently and expanding to the “Master Scoreboard” bringing the club members closer and actively aware on playing opportunities and moving the club forward. The course was always in excellent condition, considering over 7000 games of golf have been played since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted on 18th. May, thanks to the course team, Course Manager, Liam Leahy, Vice Captain, Dinny Maher. Green Keeper Jack Alexander for a super course layout. Thanks to all volunteers in recent weeks for helping out. A special thanks to Competition Secretary, Dinny Tuohy, Dinny Maher and Sean Lee for organising the President Prize and all other competitions. Thanks to Pat O Connell for his work as Covid-19 officer, diligently at front desk. I congratulate Lady President Breda Murphy on her prize table and to all Ladies prize winners. Thanks to Maura Sheehan for catering for men while we ran Presidents. A special support thanks to my wife Ann also for picking the prizes and for setting the table and my sons Patrick and Niall for their support. ⛳