Weekly News up to 16th. Jan
Captains Drive in. Club Captain, Martin Bohan, Lady Captain, Josie Bourke, Lady President, Maura Sheehan, Club President, Tony O’Toole.
The event was well attended in record numbers, which indicated the growing interest in Golf in Templemore.
It was very encouraging to see big numbers of young people at the event and participating in the Champagne Scramble 9 hole event.
The day was perfect for the event and all enjoyed this wonderful occasion. Which followed with refreshments of Tea, Sandwiches homemade brown bread and homemade Black pudding.
A great thanks to all the ladies for their efforts in the catering.
The theme message from the Club Captain Martin Bohan is, “there is a great future ahead for Templemore Golf Club” and was impressive in his comments on the expansion of club members in particular younger members and emphasising that it’s the members that make the club a success.
The lady Captain Josie Bourke also expressed her appreciation on the large attendance and the desire to create options for younger players to join.
The drive-in was a show case of excellent drives by Lady Captain Josie Bourke, Lady President Maura Sheehan, Club Captain, Martin Bohan, and finally by Club President, Tony O’Toole.
The club course was in good conditions and the greens were in exceptional condition, thanks to the club greenkeeper John Alexandra.
A special thanks to the club Competition Secretary Liam Leahy on the difficult task of putting together this record number of teams and assisted by Pat O’Connell.
Which resulted in a fantastic day of Golf.
Results;
Captains Drive in;
1st. Team with 26.3 pts.
Mary Hogan
Seamus Bourke
Denis Ryan
Mary Molloy
2nd. Team with 26.8 pts.
Kay Brennan
Tom Kenny
Jim Gleeson
Seanie Gleeson
3rd. Team with 28.5 pts.
Mary Ryan
Garry Keegan
Keith Morris
Sean Lee.
Sunday 1st Jan to Sat 14th. Jan. 11hole stableford, Holes 1-11.
All winners were unique in that they all had the same finishing score and was decided on the back recount.
1st. Rody Cawley. 24pts.
2nd. Sean Lee. 24pts.
3rd. Donal Golden.24pts.
Fixtures:
The Spring League is ready to start and the entry list is on the club counter.
It’s expressed by the Competition secretary Liam Leahy that all wishing to participate to do so a soon as possible.
“The Nationals”
A range of events encompass County, Regional and National and international Golf tournaments
sponsored by Great Irish Golf will take place at The Heritage Golf Club on Monday 3rd April 2017. Details are on the notice board for teams to take part.
New Members;
Registrations forms for new members are available at the club house or contact Martin Bohan 087 0509278.
Tell all your friends to take up membership and test their skills on this challenging Golf course.
Course:
The course is progressing well under the guidance of Liam Leahy and John Alexandra, both are to be congratulated for their commitment and dedication.
Best wishes;
Best wishes to Lady Captain, Josie Bourke, Lady President, Maureen Sheehan, Club Captain Martin Bohan and Club President Tony O’Toole for 2017.
A great year ahead for golf in Templemore Golf Course.
Seniors Report and Results Thurs. 12th. Jan.
The Seniors cancelled their competition on Thursday due to weather conditions early in the morning.
Fixtures;
Next Seniors, Thursday 19th. Jan.
Usual time 10am for entries to start no later than 1030am. Fee €5 which include Golf, Tea, Sandwich’s and the banter.
All visitors 55+ are more than welcome.
Plans are now been made for the away venues to be played in the coming year.
Golf thought for the week;
“Golf gives you an insight into human nature, your own as well as your opponent's. ~Grantland Rice”
