Month: February 2026

Templemore Golf Club Captains and President Drive-In.  2026.  L.r.  President Sean Cashman, Lady Captain Michelle Hassett, Club Captain John Greed.

 

A Great Start to the 2026 Golf Season in Templemore Golf Club.

 

22/2. Today’s Men’s and Ladies Captains’ and President’s Drive-In marked the official start of the 2026 golf season at Templemore Golf Club, and what a wonderful way to begin. With ladies and gents coming together in a one-golf-for-all scramble, the day perfectly captured the spirit of friendship, inclusivity, and enjoyment that makes our club so special.

 

A Drive-In is more than just the opening tee shots of the year, it’s a celebration of new beginnings, fresh ambitions, and shared enthusiasm for the season ahead. It sets the tone for months of competition, camaraderie, and memorable moments on the fairways and greens.

We wish our Captains John Greed and Michelle Hassett and President Sean Cashman every success in their year ahead and extend best wishes to all members for a fantastic, positive, and rewarding golfing year in 2026. May it be filled with good health, great company, and plenty of enjoyable golf at Templemore Golf Club.

 

Club President Sean Cashman.  Well folks, on the day of the Captains drive- in we had a great turnout. We were blessed with the weather, the rain held off until everyone had finished! Pat Shelly had the course in great fettle considering all the rain we have had complements to Pat.

Refreshments were served in the clubhouse afterwards. The scoring was excellent considering the soft ground condition.  1st. Team place, Declan Russell, George Collins, Kay Brennan and Michael Cahill. 2nd. Team place, Ciaran Hassett, John Kiely and Bridget Kennedy.

3rd. Team Place Martin Gleeson, Mattie Stapleton,  Sean Darcy and Marian Keely.

Congrats to all the winners & well done to all who competed and the volunteers.

 

Results corner.

15/2.  The 11 Hole Stableford Competition Run between the 7th. and 15th.  February drew a good number of participants for a winter shortened course competition.
The weather during this time was ranged between cold/wet/windy and bright sun so typical for this time of year. The course held up well under the barrage it was getting and the scores reflected this. In 1st. Place with 29 points was Ted Kennedy closely followed in 2nd. Place on 28 points was Pat Looby and again not far behind was Ollie Murray with 27 points on countback from two other participants well done all.

 

Men’s Seniors.

19/2. On a day that promised little and as the skies threatened six teams gritted their teeth pulled on the wet gear and headed out. But after an initial flurry of drizzle those same skies brightened, and the morning smiled on the seniors once again, as they played their usual high standard of enjoyable golf. After all the weather fluctuation the final positions looked like this, 1st place team on countback with 60 points were Timmy Tuohy, Pat O’Connell, George Collins and Jimmy Middleton.  Second team also on 60 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Frankie Shortt, Paddy Bourke and Phil Ryan Snr., and completing the podium the 3rd. Team on 59 points were Tom Kenny, Paddy Fogarty, John Stapleton and James Murray. Well played all.

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Results Corner.

Due to the recent spell of mixed, and at times extreme weather conditions, competitive action has been limited. The only result to report this week is from the Men’s Seniors. Fortunately, the heavens stayed clear for the duration of their outing, allowing the event to go ahead without interruption.  The Seniors continue their remarkable run of good fortune, consistently managing to find a break in the clouds and ensuring that there’s always a great day of golf to be enjoyed.

Seniors

12/2.  It was a day when the weather was good to the Seniors and held off till all the teams were in and sitting chatting before it deluged. The eight teams enjoyed the pleasant conditions and returned good scores. In 1st. place with 65 points were Birdie Ryan, Ollie Murray, Les Mason and Phil Ryan Snr. 2nd. with 62 points were Declan Russell, Pat O’Connell, Colm Dooley and Seamus Ryan. 3rd. Place went to Sean Cashman, Mick Carey and James Murray.  Well played everyone.

Upcoming Competition.

Captains Scramble on the 22nd. DONOT FORGET we need names for the Captains scramble by 18:00 on Thursday 19th please.  We are off and running. Support the Captains and President on Sunday 22nd Feb. Names by Thursday 19th February.

Templemore Golf Club Captain 2026, John Greed.

Captain John Greed Address at AGM.

30/1. “I believe I am the first Clonakenny man to be elected Captain of Templemore Golf Club. I am very honoured to be the Captain of Templemore Golf Club for 2026. I thank former Captain Sean Lee for choosing me. I want to congratulate Sean on his very successful year, also to congratulate Mary Fitzpatrick who was the first President of Templemore Golf Club 2025 under the new Golf Ireland “One Golf for All”. It proved to be a very successful occasion. I want to compliment the Men’s committee for their hard work during the year. I also wish to acknowledge the trojan work by Chairperson Declan Kennedy and the Management committee for their hard work over the year.  I am so looking forward to the year ahead and working with my committee and the Lady Captain Michele Hassett and her team. I wish her every success in her role.  I also look forward to working with my team, Vice Captain, Declan Russell, President Sean Cashman, Competition Secretary Les Mason, Handicap Secretary Michael Purcell, Communications/PRO Tony O’Toole.  To conclude as the late Christy Destelle Roe, (who took me under his wing when I joined the club, in the 1980’s) said “John we have a smashing little club here” and we certainly still have today.  John Greed.”

Ladies and Gen’s Captains Drive-in.  Sunday 22nd. Feb. At 1pm.  

22/2.  2026 Ladies and Gents Drive‑In marking the official start of the golfing year in Templemore, with optimism high, swings well‑rehearsed and promises made that this would finally be the year the handicap comes down. Hopefully conditions were will be ideal, nerves minimal (at least until the first tee), and while not every drive will not find the fairway, all will received a generous applause and even more generous encouragement.

RESULTS CORNER : 

2/2. Last result by outgoing Competition Secretary Tom McGrath. 11 hole v Par – 1st. President  Sean Cashman 6up; 2nd. Liam Daly 6up; 3rd. Ray Hamilton 4up. A case of our President “trumping” the field.  Well done Sean.

Templemore Golf Club – Competition Secretary Handover.

Templemore Golf Club paid warm tribute to Tom McGrath, who has stepped down from his role as Competition Secretary after a number of years of outstanding service to the club. Throughout his tenure, Tom brought exceptional organisation, commitment and innovation to the role, ensuring competitions ran smoothly week after week and that members of all levels were both challenged and encouraged to participate.  Tom’s dedication went well beyond the basic requirements of the position. His attention to detail, willingness to embrace new formats and tireless behind‑the‑scenes work played a major part in enhancing competitive golf at Templemore. His contribution has left the competitions structure in excellent shape and his efforts were greatly appreciated by members across the club.  The baton has now been passed to Les Mason, who takes on the role of Competition Secretary. Les is no stranger to club administration and brings with him a wealth of experience, enthusiasm and a deep commitment to Templemore Golf Club. He has already shown a strong willingness to build on the solid foundation laid by his predecessor.  The club extends sincere thanks to Tom McGrath for his years of dedication and wishes Les Mason every success in his new role as he takes charge of the competition programme for the seasons ahead.

Upcoming Competition.

This weeks competition running from Saturday 7th. to Sunday 15th. February is an 11 hole Stableford holes 1 to 11(inclusive) Entry €5 re-entry €2.  Placing everywhere including bunkers.  It’s an opportunity to get the rust off the clubs, and the swing before the Captains Scramble on the 22nd. DONOT FORGET we need names for the Captains scramble by 18:00 on Thursday 19th please.  We are off and running. Support the Captains and President on Sunday 22nd Feb. Names by Thursday 19th February.

 

Men’s Seniors.

5/1.  The weather nymphs were not good to the seniors on our second outing of the year and conditions were reminiscent of that 80’s pop group, Duran Duran!! But still seven teams braved the cold and wet and still returned some fantastic scores. 1st. Team place with an incredible 65 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Ailbe Egan, George Collins and Jimmy Middleton.  2nd. Team place with 59 points were Timmy Tuohy (on his debut), Pat O’Connell and Jim Gilmartin and not far behind 3rd. Team place with 57 points were Pat Looby, Mick Carey and Ted Kennedy. Well done gentleman hope you dry out soon.

 

 

Templemore Golf Club, Hon. Competition Secretary, 2026, Les Mason.

 

Competition secretary Appointment.

Congratulations are extended to Les Mason, former Captain 2024, and current Treasurer of the Seniors’ Clan, on his appointment to Hon. Club Competition Secretary. Les brings a wealth of experience to the role and is widely regarded as an excellent choice. His informative and well‑presented Seniors’ reports have long been appreciated, and members can now look forward to regular competition updates and summaries from both Seniors and club events. His commitment and attention to detail will be an asset to the club’s communications going forward.

Course Conditions Update

Recent weeks of unsettled, all‑season weather continue to dictate course conditions, with ground moisture levels remaining high across several parts of the course. While drainage has coped admirably in many areas, several fairways remain soft, with intermittent closures necessary to protect turf and ensure long‑term playability. These weather‑related restrictions have inevitably influenced scoring, with altered routing and temporary measures distorting the usual course par and making consistent scoring difficult. As a result, recent scorecards are not a true reflection of normal playing conditions. It should be noted that the greenkeeping team Pat Shelly and Dinny Maher worked tirelessly throughout this prolonged spell of adverse weather, implementing protective measures and maintaining playable surfaces wherever possible under challenging conditions.  Encouragingly, with longer daylight hours now arriving and a more settled spell hoped for, expectations are that conditions will steadily improve in the coming weeks. A return to full course usage should restore balance to the layout and allow scoring to normalise once ground conditions firm up. Patience remains the watchword for now, with the focus firmly on safeguarding the course so it can be enjoyed at its best as the main playing season approaches.

Playing Results

18/1.  RESULTS CORNER: 11-hole s/ford: 1st, Mick Carey 28pts. (15 last5) 2nd. Declan Russell 28pts. (12 last 5) 3rd. Ted Kennedy 26pts.

3/2.  RESULTS CORNER: 11 hole v Par – 1st. Sean Cashman 6up; 2nd. Liam Daly 6up; 3rd. Ray Hamilton 4up. Domestics still in play which affected scores.

Outgoing Competition Sec. Tom McGrath.

My final act, thanks to all for support and patience. Best of luck to Les Mason going forward. Small number of prizes on hand. Will arrange to get them to recipients in due course.

Tom McGrath,  who throughout 2025, has demonstrated exceptional diligence and unwavering initiative in organizing a diverse range of challenging and unconventional competitions. These events not only brought out the very best in our competitive members but also significantly enhanced the club’s profile and reputation within the wider golfing community. His innovative approach has contributed to increased club funding and elevated our standing in the golfing fraternity, truly embodying the bigger picture of progress with excellence. Thank you, Tom.

PRO. Tony O’Toole.

 

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