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.