Templemore Golf Club fund raising outing in Dunbeg. Presentation to winner Jerry Keegan by Tom Kenny.
Golf Is For Everyone;
We’re in a strange time in human history right now. So many of things that we took for granted not that long ago are now either off-limits or have been drastically altered. Happily, one of the few things that seems to remain relatively unchanged is golf. Playing a round of golf is one of the few healthy activities left that allows you to play a game, get some exercise, reduce stress and hang out with friends. Walking a 9-hole or 18-hole course on a beautiful day is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air. The average 18-hole course will have you walking around five miles or so. Congratulations if you have a vicious slice or hook. All those extra steps in the woods looking for your ball add up to even more mileage. Of course, the better you play, the more fun you’re going to have. A golf fitness programs will have you hitting it longer, carding lower scores, and having a whole lot of fun in the process. Why not join Templemore Golf Club, www.templemoregolfclub.ie [templemoregolfclub.ie] and get good advise from like minded members. Give it a try, complete the contact form on our web site.
Templemore Mission Fund Golf Classic.
3/5. This fundraising Golf Classic took place in Templemore Golf Club on Friday/Saturday 2nd & 3rd May 2025 in beautiful sunny weather. 41 groups competed over the two days in teams of three. The course was presented in excellent condition by Course and Greens staff Denis Maher and Pat Shelly which permitted this Classic to be the first played under summer rules this year. The scoring system was Stapleford with two scores to count at each hole. 41 teams competed over the two days with many competitors saying while the course was in excellent condition scoring was described as challenging. The following teams were successful in winning the Green Fees donated by the Clubs concerned as follows:- 1st Prize 91 Pts. Temple Bar Team Templemore represented by:- Shane Russell, Mark Stakelum & Patricia Purcell who won Green Fees for Trump Doonbeg. 2nd Prize 90 Pts. Murphy’s Chemist Templemore Represented by :- Denis Touhy, Denis Maher and Timmie Touhy who won Green Fees for Glasson Golf Club, Co. Westmeath. 3rd Prize 88Pts. Paudie Butler Team. Thurles. :- Represented by Paudie Butler, Christy Clancy and Denis Corbett who won Green Fees for Esker Hills Golf Club. 4th Prize 87 Pts. (48 on Back Nine)Centra Templemore:- Represented by Paul Touhy, Timmie Touhy and Sean Lee who won Green Fees for Mount Temple Golf Course, Co. Westmeath. 5th Prize 87 Pts. (Won on last 6 with 31 Pts.) John Fitzpatrick, Dereens. Represented by :- John Fitzpatrick, Mary Fitzpatrick and Niamh Connolly. Who won Green Fees for The Heath Golf Club. A very successful Raffle was held in conjunction with the Classic for which Templemore Mission Fund Committee sincerely thank all those who donated prizes. Fr. Francis Mudungwe who has been ministering in Templemore Parish since November 2022 spoke at the presentation of prizes where he gave an excellent summary of the Church Project he started before coming to Ireland and its progress to date. He praised the organising committee and the community spirit that is so vibrant in their support with their generosity and willingness to help this project.
Doonbeg Outing.
1/5. Presentation of 1st. place winner Jerry Keegan jnr. This is a great annual club outing event and fundraiser organised my Tommy Foley and Tom Kenny. It was extremely attended with gratitude from the club in its support to rais funds for the club. Appreciated all who took part and organised the event.
18 hole Stableford.
28/4. RESULT: 1st. Donie Hayes 39pts, 2nd. Brendan Collins 34 pts (16,18), 3rd. Jim Ryan 34 pts (17,17).
Mission Classic is on May 2nd. and 3rd.
Ladies 18 hole Stableford Club Competition
29/4. 1st Niamh Connolly, 2nd, Lorraine Ryan, 3rd, Claire Fitzpatrick.
TEAM GOLF:
9/5. Mixed 4ball is next team out with a suggested date of Friday 9th May. Team selectors are Captains Helen and Sean. Home game v Clonmel, which helps. Time to sharpen the tools and be ready !!
23/5. Junior Cup v Clonmel Friday 23rd. May, Time TBC. Both games are at home.
Social Mixed:
30/4. Result 1st. Tom Ryan, George Murray, Mary Hayes 52 pts, 2nd. Declan Kelly, Tom Mc Grath, Patricia Ryan, Marie Hanrahan 53-3 pts. Fine turnout. A special thanks to Mary and Breda for the goodies.
Mens Seniors.
1/5. On a fantastic day for golf eight teams enjoyed the course in great condition. The scoring reflected that full golf was being played. in 1st. Place Pat Looby, Tom Ryan, Colm Dooley and Jimmy Middleton. 2nd. Place on a respectable 54 points Birdy Ryan, Pat O’Connell, Joe Hennessy and James Murray. Leading the rest in 3rd.place Bertie Keane, John Egan, Les Mason and Michael Healy. Well played all.
Ladies Golf
2/6. The Munster Women’s Ann Heskin Trophy has to be played between June 2nd to June 6th. We are away to Clonmel. Keep these dates in mind for club support.
Golf Upcoming Events.
9/5. Mixed 4ball is next team out with a suggested date of Friday 9th May. Team selectors are Captains Helen and Sean. Home game v Clonmel, which helps. Time to sharpen the tools and be ready !!
23/5. Junior Cup v Clonmel Friday 23rd. May, Time TBC. Both games are at home.
23_25th. June. Play in Pink 23-25 June.
27th. May. Major Competition sponsored by Templemore Jewellers 27/5//25
22 & 26th. July. Ladies Captain Tuesday 22/7/25 & Saturday 26/7/25
6th. Sept. LADIES Presidents Prize 6/9/25.
REVIVE: Club Competitions Managers. Revive Managers Michelle Hassett & Loraine Burke
Munster Trophy. Play by 29th. June. Munster Trophy Manager Sheila Delaney. Play by 29th. June.
Play by 29/6/2. Intermediate Foursome, Manager Josie Bourke & Mary Fitzpatrick.
Play by 1/6/25. Boyne. Manager Sheila Delane.
Mixed Foursomes. Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes.
Mixed Four Ball . Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes.
Club Events.
Vice Captain’s Prize is on 10th/11th and is the first GOY event.
MENS Upcoming Events.
Inter Club Golf 2025. Draws for the various clubs have been made and are as follows;
Mixed Fourball – Home to Clonmel – Play by 18th.May.
Junior Cup – Home to Clonmel – Play by 24th. May.
Mixed Foursomes – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 25th.May.
Pierce Purcell – Away to Co. Tipperary – Play by 1st. June.
Nevin Trophy (Perry) – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 9th.June.
Cashman Trophy – Away to Cahir Park – Play by 29th. June.
County Clubs Cup – Home to Lismore – play by 6th. July.
Contact Tom McGrath for more updates.