Lady in Pink.
Play in Pink is the golf fundraising arm of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, and the initiative was set up over 20 years ago to help fund a comprehensive research programme at the University of Galway. The initiative has grown significantly since then and there were 220 Play in Pink days in 2024 raising over €775,000 for the charity. Play in Pink day is quite simply that, a day where members and visitors (if an open day) come together to support the NBCRI Charity, Play in Pink. They organise a golf day and participants are encouraged to “Play in Pink” with funds raised from the day being donated to the charity. The days themselves are organised and coordinated by the golf clubs (Lady Vice Captain or some other designated Play in Pink coordinator) and they can be open days or members only days. Clubs & Societies run the days with entry fees typically forming the bulk of the donation. Players are encouraged to Play in Pink on the days and many clubs go to great lengths to increase their donations where they have incorporated new initiatives such as breakfasts / coffee mornings / auctions / sales and locally produced product sales as well as on course initiatives such as ‘buying mulligans’ etc. The days are meant to be fun but all in the spirit of the game and all aimed at generating donations for the charity. Templemore Golf has contributed to this worthy event over the years, and this year surpassed all incomes by members paying fees, donations and above all the extraordinary efforts by the Ladies in organising the event. It was a delight to see the majority dressed in pink for the occasion.
Appreciation by Co-Ordinator Mary Hogan. FELLOW GOLFERS: On behalf of Ladies Golf Committee,. The success of this event was fantastic by your participation. All monies raised are going towards a very worthy cause, The National Breast Cancer Research Institute. Mary Hogan, Co- Ordinator.
25/6. Players in Pink Winners; Ladies 18hole play in pink. 1st. Mary Butler, 2nd Margret Buckley, 3rd. Mary Gilmartin.
16/6. Golfer of the Year, Event 3: 1st. T. Stapleton 41pts, 2nd. P O’Connell 40pts, 3rd. J. Gilmartin 39pts, Gross D. Hayes 23pts. Fine turnout of 44. Leaderboard will be published later this week.
15/6. SYMPATHY: The death has taken place of David Coleman, father of Ryan and brother of Jonny. Sincere sympathy to the Coleman family and wider family at this sad time. A competitive member. He will be sadly missed by the Club. May he rest in peace.
18/6. Mixed result, 1st. Team, S Lee, F Shortt, A Cashman 30.4: 2nd. Team, S Bourke, D Cooper, D Hayes 31.9.
18/6. 50/50, winner, 18th June, Josie Moloney, €130 euro.
TEAM GOLF:
21/6. The “Michael Cashman Trophy” an inter-club fourball competition for golfers over 30 years of age with a handicap of 15 or more. It’s a prominent event in the golfing calendar, with teams representing various clubs in Munster, Templemore V Cahir on sat 21st. June had to accept defeat by a 3/2 cliffhanger. Congratulation to all the team.
22/6. 18 Hole S/ford 21st. / 22nd. June, 1st. T Stapleton 38pts, 2nd. G. Lyons 38pts, 3rd. L Mason 37pts.
25/6. Mixed result, 1st. L Leahy, T Mc Grath, M Butler. 28.3, 2nd. T Kennedy, A Purcell, Mary A Maher 29.4.
Men’s Seniors.
26/6. On a day when the weather was inclement the enthusiasm of the eight teams to support the Play in Pink could not be dampened. The result reflected the high standard in most of the teams with 57 points in 1st.Team place was Pat Looby, Liam Leahy, Jim Gilmartin and Martin Mullally. Just a point behind in 2nd. Team place on 56 points was Bernie O’Rourke, Pat O’Connell, Paddy Fogarty and Eoin Wolohan. 3rd. Team, place on 52 points was John Kirwan, John Egan, George Collins and Tommy Deegan. Well played all and well supported all with extra donations generously handed in by member of our seniors which raised in excess of 300 Euro on the day, thank you so much Gentlemen.
28/6. Nevin v Williamstown away. Panel of players, Tom Mcgrath-Bertie Keane, Sean Cashman- Shamus Bourke, Pat Looby-Ted Kennedy, Dinny Maher-Padraig Moloney, Dinny Tuohy-Timmy Tuohy, Grerry Keegan(snr)-Jim Russell, Eamonn Connelly. With an exceptional strong team Williamstown were the winners. Templemore Lost 4/1.
28/6. REVIVE ACTIVE. The “Revive Active” in the context of Golf in Ireland generally refers to the Revive Active Women’s Fourball, a national inter-club competition. This competition is a partnership between Revive Active, a supplement company, and Golf Ireland (formerly the ILGU). The competition sees numerous clubs and players from around the island of Ireland competing. In 2025, the competition will likely follow the same format as previous years, with clubs entering teams for the fourball Matchplay competition. The competition is a cornerstone of the women’s inter-club season and is open to eligible players with a relevant handicap. In 2024, 243 clubs signed up for the competition, according to Golf Ireland. Templemore V Dundrum was a great success. 2 matches at home and 3 away. Templemore now meet Tipperary Town. Congratulation to the Ladies from all club members.
29/6. 18 hole s/ford over the past 2 days saw some excellent scoring overall. 1st. D. Cooper 42 pts, 2nd. J. Greed 38 pts, 3rd. B. Russell 37 pts (16,21).
29/6. MATCHPLAY: The semi finals contenders are B. Keane V T. Ryan and P. Shelly V L. Reilly. These games will be played next week.
1/7. The McHugh Cups. Just to clarify, the McHugh cup is a club competition it doesn’t go outside the club, Ladies will be pairing with men who qualify for competition also a good experience for anyone who has never entered a competition before. On Tuesday 1st. July, if you wish to enter for McHugh qualifier, 10 women to enter competition play your 18 hole comp as usual put Mc Hugh competition on card ono entry to avoid confusion with other competitions.
Summer Academy for Juveniles.
2/7. Lessons for Juveniles will commence on Wednesday 2nd. July at 11 am. Cost €5. This will be followed by lessons for Adults at 12 pm. Cost €10. We hope to run the lessons for 6 /7 weeks. Contact Pat O’Connell, 087-9205821.
BREAKING NEWS:
30/6. Word has just come through from Lismore that they are unable to field in the Country Clubs on Saturday 5th. July. This puts Templemore into the quarter final to be played by 28th July. “Country Clubs Golf competition” refers to golf competitions held at country clubs, which can be either internal club competitions for members or open competitions for a wider range of golfers. These competitions can range from casual weekly events to more prestigious tournaments. Best of luck to Templemore going forward.
Up Coming events.
REMINDER: Casual play on Sunday morning and other busy times is not permitted.
MC HUGH MIXED: This is being revived and will be played in July. A fourball format. More details anon.
Mc Hugh Cups: This once popular event is being revived and will consist of a qualifier – men and women, followed by a draw for partners and an 18 hole shootout on a Friday [?] evening. More details in due course.
4/6.This Friday and Saturday has the JK Bracken’s Club classic.
Sun 6th Country Clubs v Lismore home.
Sun 6th High h/caps v Abbeyleix home 1st leg 5 singles.
TBC Roscrea mixed v Edenderry 3 home/2 away.
Next weekend is very busy with 2 Inter club games on Saturday and the small matter of a hurling game on Sunday !!
18 hole singles will run from Friday to Sunday with the top 10 qualifying for the Mc Hugh Cup playoff.
The Captain’s is looming on the horizon, so it’s time to be getting the auld game into some sort of decent shape !! Not forgetting the qualifying cards criteria either !!