Photo 1; Templemore Golf Club Seniors, L/R. John Galvin, Tom Hogan, Sean Darcy.
Photo 2; Templemore Golf Club Seniors, L/R. Paddy Fogarty, Michael Webster, Ollie Murrey, Phil Ryan Snr. (Photos by Rody Cawley)
Ryder Cup.
28/9. Congratulation’s to our neighbour “Esker Hills” on nurturing a world class golfer Shane Lowry from Juvenile to the world watching him sink the celebrated put on the 18th. green to win the 2025 Ryder Cup. Esker Hills in Clara, County Offaly will forever be noted as the Club that nurtures juveniles to become world leaders in juvenile development and emulated by all clubs involved in juvenile development. Congratulation’s to all at Esker Hills and to all the Lowry family and comrades in golf. A forever proud achievement.
Mixed
24/9.RESULTS: 4 ball got a super evening and another dry Wednesday. 1st. Team, Tom Mc Grath, John Greed 25 pts. 2nd. Team, Joe Fahey, M Healy 21pts. This was the last mixed for the season, Congratulation’s to all and a big appreciation to all involved in this annual event.
18hole Competitions.
28/9. Sat/Sun 27th/28th Sept. – 1st. Ray Hamilton (14) 37pts.
New Competition Newsflash.
Oct. Month. NEWSFLASH: For the month of October there will be 3 weeks of Team/Fourball events all feeding into an “Area Challenge”. More details over the coming days.
Week 1 is a 2 man Scramble running from Monday 6th to Sunday 12th. Entry and reentry 5 euro each. Play over 13 holes.
Drainage Work.
Extensive drainage work was completed on fairways, 1,2 and 6. This was a major project to keep drainage clear off the fairways to improve winter play. A fantastic success.
Men’s Seniors.
25/9. As the early morning mist cleared to reveal eight teams that then enjoyed the sun on their backs and a course in great golfing condition. The podium read as in 1st. Place team, on 52 points Bertie Keane, Mick Carey, Jim Gilmartin and George Collins in 2nd. Place team on 50 points was Sean Cashman, Liam Daly, Mick Murphy and John Stapleton. Finally in 3rd. Place team, on 49 points was Eamon Connolly, Pat O’Connell, John Mullally and Jimmy Middleton well played gentlemen.
2/10. On a day when we all turned worried eyes to the skies for the forerunner of Amy and apart from a couple of holes for the later groups her acolytes never troubled the six teams on the day. Scoring was good even as we moved into autumnal conditions but the course still looked and played great. In 1st. place Team, on 53 points were John Galvin, Mick Carey, Mick Maher and Eoin Wolahan in 2nd. Place Team, with 52 points Bernie O’Rourke, Tom Hogan and George Collins and in 3rd. Place Team, on 50 points Bertie Keane, Jim Gilmartin and Jimmy Middleton.
Templemore Mission Fund
19/9. On behalf of Templemore Mission Fund I wish to thank the financial support from the Templemore Seniors Golf group members for the recent “Long Way To Tipperary ” Variety Concert held on the 19th September 2025. It was a joy to witness the excellent performances from the local talent within the Parish and the Premier County. Your support helped TMF in their fundraising target to help fund the Church Building Project in Mutare Zimbabwe on behalf of Fr. Francis who is supporting Templemore Parish for almost three years. Much appreciated, Thanks again. John N.Galvin Treasurer, TMF.
Ladies Golf. Winter Alliance in Rathdowney.
24/9. Congratulation’s to Category C winner’s from Templemore Ladies. 1st. Marian Keely, 31Pts. 2nd, Mary Hogan, 31pts C/B. 3rd. Gillian Dann 29pts.