Month: August 2025

Templemore Golf Club Summer Juvenile Academy Class 2025.  Adults, L.  Pat O’Connell, Juvenile Manager,  R. Shane Ryan, PRO Golf Coach.  Standing Les Mason Juvenile Organizer.

 

Juvenile Academy.

20/8.  The Juvenile Academy was very successful this year with the numbers increasing year on year.  The enthusiasm and interest were very visible.  Golf is a great way to get the kids physically active in a safe environment. It teaches them a sport they’ll love that can last a lifetime. It helps develop hand-eye coordination and large gross motor skills. Golf is a low-intensity sport that won’t over-tax their growing bodies, also, it is fantastic for team development by playing with likeminded juveniles.   Become a “Juvenile Club Member” and enjoy all the supports from Templemore Golf Club.  Juvenile Contact, Pat O’Connell, 087-9205821 by text. 

 

Mixed Golf.

20/8.  RESULT: Another exciting evening with sanded greens presenting no major issues. 1st. Ollie Murray, Les Mason, Tony O’Toole, Declan Kennedy 29.8.  2nd. Lorcan Reilly, Liam Leahy, Biddy Gleeson 30.5.

 

Country Clubs

24/8.  Munster Semi-Final Templemore V Spanish Point In Rafeen Creek on Sun Aug 24th. @ 12-15.  Team and Order of play,  Shamus Bourke, Timmy Tuohy, Tom Mcgrath, Dinny Maher, Padraig Moloney.  The competition was very tight with all the team giving their all down to the last match on the 19th hole. Unfortunately, Spanish Point came out the winners, 3-2.  Congratulations to Spanish Point and the best of luck going forward.

 

3T’s Men’s qualifier.

24/8. 3T’s qualifier had lots of quality golf. 1st. Jim Ryan 42 (21,21)pts, 2nd. Kevin Fogarty 42 (26,16)pts, 3rd. Martin Gleeson 40 pts.

 

Men’s Seniors.

21/8.  The weather was grand the company was convivial and the golf from the eight teams was exceptional. The scores returned were in 1st. place on countback with 55 points was Bernie O’Rourke, Frankie Shortt, Tony O’Toole and Jim Casey. Second place was also on 55 points Paudie Butler, Tom Kenny, Michael Healy and Phil Ryan Snr. Not far behind on 54 points we have Brendan Russell, Ambrose Purcell, Mick Murphy and John Stapleton.  Well played and thanks to the course team for all their hard work to complete the essential maintenance in time for us to play.

Men’s Seniors Mountrath.

25/8. A great welcome from our hosts Mountrath Golf course greeted our seven teams and the weather was dry if a little breezy. The course challenged them to some good scoring in 1st place on 101 points was Bernie O’Rourke, Brendan Russell, Frankie Shortt and John Stapleton in 2nd. place on 96 points was Bertie Keane, John Galvin, Michael Healy and Jim Casey and in 3rd. place with 94 points Ollie Murray, John Greed, Tom Hogan and Tom Kenny. Well played lads.

 

Club Classic.

29/8. A decision has been made to defer the club classic for a few weeks. Details to follow.

 

Ladies Golf.

30/8.  –

Active Revive,  Ladies play Tramore on Saturday 30/8/25, two pairs at home, three pairs away.

Diego, Ladies Play Roscrea in the semi-final on Sunday 30/8,match in Roscrea.

3Ts.  Qualifier for Ladies 3 T is on Tuesday 26/8.

CLASSIC. 

29,30,31, August.   The Classic is a much-needed resource in raising funds for course updates.  Full support will be appreciated.  Also prizes for Ladies, Seniors, & non Golfers.  €120 entry for team of 4.  Contact Sean Lee 0872218506.

Please Support.

 

Results of social mix.

13/7.  1st. S Bourke, F Shortt, M Hogan 30 5. 2nd. T Stapleton,  K Fogarty, M Walsh 30 8.  Well done all.

 

RESULTS: Scratch Cups.

15th/17th August: Inter C Healy 85 (45,40); Minor P O’Connell 87. Nett 1st J Hassett 69, 2nd Jim Ryan 70. No entries for Junior Cup. Congratulations to all.

 

Men’s Seniors.

13/7.  Good Afternoon today at the seniors the course was in great order the weather was warm a few spittles of rain but not much so there was no excuse for indifferent scoring and true to the seniors the seven trams scoring reflected the conditions. In 1st. place with an agreeable 56 points was Albie Egan, Pat O’Connell, Paschal Whelan and Jim Casey. In 2nd. place on a respectable 54 points were Mick Carey, Ambrose Purcell, Pat Maher and Jimmy Middleton. In 3rd. with a pleasing 52 points was Bertie Keane, Frankie Shortt, Les Mason and John Stapleton, well played all.

 

Diageo mixed team.

18/7.  Well done to the Diageo team who beat Edenderry 2 day, in Templemore.

Photo 1. men’s winer of Joe Mchugh Cup. C. Desmond, presentation by Daughter Joanne McHugh and captain Sean Lee.

Photo 2. Winner of Seamus Cody Cup. Berty Keane Presentation by family member Seamus Bourke and Captain Sean Lee.

Photo 3. Lady winner of Rita McHugh Cup Mary Gilmartin, presentation by Daughter Joanne McHugh and club Captain Helen Hayes.

(All Photos by Club Photographer Seamus Bourke)

 

Mc Hugh Cups .

Great turnout on Friday for the Mc Hugh Cups and presentations. The top two pairs played together but were not aware of the contest that unfolded. 1st. C Desmond/M Gilmartin 33pts, 2nd. S Lee/M Butler 32pts. Thanks to Joanne for attending on behalf of the family.  Rita was Lady Captain in 2001.

 

The Seamus Cody Cup.

Presentation was made to the winner Bertie Keane who expressed his thanks and honour to win as a tribute to a Club legend. Seamus Bourke did the honours on behalf of the family. Thanks to all the prize recipients for their presence and to those who participated. Thanks to Marian for the post golf tea and scones. Super evening overall.

 

MORE RESULTS:

Another modest entry for the weekend event which was Event 6 for Golfer of the Year. 1st. P. O’Connell 43 pts, 2nd. M. Purcell 41 pts, 3rd .J. Kirwan 36pts, 4th. J. Greed 35pts (16,19).

 

Golfer of the Year.

GOY sheet will be published later this week.

Next weekend we run the Scratch Cups which is another GOY event.

 

Ladies Revive Active Team.

Congratulations to all involved in the Revive Active Team 3rd. Round in a victory over Cahir. All the supporters and backroom staff were brilliant. Next action V Tramore.

 

RESULTS CORNER:

5/7.  Lots of action over the last few days with two events running:.

NCBI qualifier: 1st. S Cashman, M Keely 32 pts.

18hole, s/ford: 1st. L Mason 39pts, 2nd. A Kennedy 38pts(17,21), 3rd. E Mc Grath 38pts (21,17).

 

Social MIXED:

6/7.  1st T Mc Grath, A Purcell, M Healy 29.5, 2nd P O’Connell, M Carey, M O’Connor, D Hayes 31.0.

 

Men’s Seniors.

6/7.  On a day that started off warm had a brief shower then cheered up again and the six teams enjoyed the golf and the company. In 1st. place with 55 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Colm Dooley, Mick Maher and Jim Casey. On 54 points in 2nd. Pat Looby, Brendan Russell and Tony O’Toole. 3rd. place on 52 points Sean Cashman, Ambrose Purcell, George Collins and Phil Ryan Snr. Well played everyone.

Great News. We have rescheduled our postponed outing to Mountrath, for Monday 25th August. So please put this date in your diary/speak to your social secretary. More details next week.

 

Notes for Diary.

Club Classic 29th/31st August.

Instagram.  Club is now on Instagram by Lady Captain Helen Hayes as @templemore_golf. Install the app to follow my photos and videos. https://www.instagram.com/templemore_golf?igsh=MXgwdnptaGk1amNmOQ==&utm_source=ig_contact_invite  .

Ladies Captain Prize;  

29/8.  A fantastic turn out for the Helen Hayes Lady Captain competition.

1st. Photo is the winner Mary Hayes Kenny, presentation by Lady Captain Helen Hayes.

2nd. Photo.  Lady Captain prize winners.  Left to right, Josie Bourke,  Marion Keely, Biddy Gleeson, Lady Captain Helen Hayes, Mary Hayes Kenny, Claire Fitzpatrick, Margie Costigan, Bernie Stapleton. ( Photos by Seamus Bourke)

 

COMPETITION NEWS: 

30/7.  Current 11 hole qualifier ran to Monday 4th.  18 hole singles Saturday to Monday.  Scratch Cups 9th/10th August will also be a GOY event.  Club Classic 29th/31st August. More info later.  Presentation of prizes after Mixed Wednesday 6th August.

 

SOCIAL MIXED:

30/7. Another pleasant evening on the fairways and among the trees even!!  1st. P Bane, T Ryan, A Cashman 29.1.   2nd. M Purcell, P O’Connell T O’Toole 30.9.

 

Men’s Seniors.

30/7. On a day that could not make up its mind to be wet,  dry, humid, hot or windy eight teams attempted to make sense of their canes on a course in fine condition. The results were scores across the board in 1st. place on 61 points was Seamus Bourke, Frankie Shortt ,Tom Hogan and Jimmy Middleton. In 2nd. place on 56 points Paudie Butler, Brendan Russell, Michael Healy and Jim Casey. Coming in 3rd. on Count Back with 50 points Birdie Ryan, Mick Carey, Paddy Bourke and Tommy Deegan. Well played gentleman.

 

Ladies Golf.

27/7.  Tuesday Ladies Competiton, Tuesday is men’s to ladies prize.  On Sunday we play Cahir in the Revive Active 3 at home 2 away.

 

29/7  Aggregate result of the Competition played on Tuesday 29 July 2025 and Saturday 2 August 2025 at Templemore (Templemore).  1st. Sadie Tynan, 2nd. Marian Keely, 3rd. Mary Ryan.

 

Notes for Diary.

Club Classic 29th/31st August.

Instagram.  Club is now on Instagram by Lady Captain Helen Hayes as @templemore_golf. Install the app to follow my photos and videos. https://www.instagram.com/templemore_golf?igsh=MXgwdnptaGk1amNmOQ==&utm_source=ig_contact_invite  .