News up to Sunday 30th August 2020

Jerome Ryan (R) Winner of Tom McGrath Captain Prize 30th Aug. with his playing partner in the 1st round Jim Russell.

Templemore Golf Club News; 

 

Captains Prize;  Due to consistent storm Ellen weather it was finally played on Sunday 30th.  Captain Tom McGrath was delighted with the competitiveness of the finalist and the double header with the Lady Captain Kay Brennan on a glorious day for golf.  Congratulations to the winner Jerome Ryan who fought off a great renowned competitor Dinny Tuohy by half a shot.   “Well done lads and indeed all the winners and those who took part. Well done to the ladies on the success of both their events.  All was made possible by the trojan work of Jack, Dinny and others who gave of their time in getting the course in great order after the awful midweek weather. Take a bow all” Captain Tom McGrath.

 

Lady Captain Prize;  30thAug ; After a change of dates due to the consistent bad weather it was finally contested on a glorious day.  The winners were,  1st. Niamh Connolly, 2nd. Josie Bourke, 3rd. Kathleen Maher.

 

Presidents prize.  Saturday 5th. and Sunday the 6th. of September. Wednesday 2nd. for the Presidents mix.

 

50/50 Lotto;  Lotto winner was drawn by Captain’s winner Jerome Ryan. The winner was Martin Gleeson – his caddy !!

New On-Line Tee Booking System;   The club new “Online Booking System” can be accessed on our Web site; www.templemoregolfclub.ie  no access to the course will be allowed without booking through the new system also registering on the “Covid-19 Tracing Register”.  Visitors can contact info@templemoregolfclub.ie to request Tee times or link up with an existing member.

Seniors Results;  Seniors on Thursday   20th. and Thursday 27th. were cancelled due to the continued Storm Ellen Weather.  Next Seniors Outing will be in Tipperary Golf Club on Contact Phil, 087-0668060, Pat. 087-0668060. or P.J. 086-8828947.

 

New Members are more than welcome.

Select the “New Members” tab on the web site and complete the ONLINE application form and select submit.

Then select the “FEE” tab and proceed with payment.

If any difficulty contact Tony by text @ 086-8209991.

 

Make Golf a Life Changing Gift;   Give a life changing Sport experience to someone.  The Ideal gift for anyone who would like to take part in an active exercise sport.  Golf is that Ideal Gift.  Buy a membership Voucher now.  Contact Pat O’Connell 087-9205821 or any of the committee for to purchase the “Ideal Active Present”.

 

Golf Active in Retirement for 2020;  For the active retirement, this is an excellent activity.  You will be more than welcome.

Why Join;

  • Good Outdoor Exercise; 9 holes + 2hrs.  18 Holes = 4hrs.
  • Good Social occasions, Presentation Nights, Social Mixed, Senior Events and Away Trips.
  • The Handicap System allows members of different abilities an equal chance of winning.
  • Various Category of Memberships are available at different rates.  ( see Membership rates on our web site).

The club will assist you in starter clubs to get you going.  Contact any current member for assistance and you will be looked after.

 

Private Donations for Course Development;  Donations, sponsorship, will be greatly received now that the club will have its own autonomy and will be used exclusively for Course Development.  Put your stamp on the course making a special contribution.  For Donations, Just select the “FEE” tab and then select “Make a Donation” tab on the Club Web Site http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ , or in confidence contact; Club Captain Tom McGrath 087-1147666.

 

Future Competition Dates;

Weekly 9 hole S/ford;  Monday to Sat..

Presidents Prize; Men’s and Ladies, September 4th.5th 6th.. Presidents, Padraig Moloney and Breda Murphy.