Update 28th December

Yesterday’s Christmas Scramble was postponed due to a waterlogged course. It has been provisionally rescheduled for New Year’s Day if the conditions allow. The times remain the same: draw at 12.30pm & tee off 1pm

The levels of precipitation experienced during the past month has made it very difficult to fulfil all competitions on the fixture calendar. However, it is hoped that a regular schedule will be resumed in early January. This includes a nine hole stableford set to be held next Sunday, January 3rd.

Finally, may all members, visitors & friends of the club have a happy and peaceful new year.

Update 21st December

The Christmas Bonanza was held on Sunday last. This year’s President’s Prize winner Martin Wynne claimed the top prize in the men’s category with an excellent score of 42 points. He was closely followed by 2016 Captain Ross Andrew with 41 points. Gross was won by John McGuinn with 29 gross points off a nine handicap, while David Wynne finished in 3rd position with 40 points.

In the ladies section, the newly instated Lady Captain Tish Perry took top honours. Liz Dwyer was runner up and Susan O’Mahoney rounded off the top three.

Next Sunday December 27th the traditional Christmas Scramble will take place. The draw will be made at 12.30pm and commence with a shotgun start at 1pm.

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Finally, we would like to wish all members and friends of the club a Merry Christmas & a Very Happy New Year with much success both on and off the course in 2016.

Martin Wynne presented with his prize by Club Captain Ross Andrew 

Tish Perry presented with her prize by Club Captain Ross Andrew 

Update 14th December

The Christmas Bonanza which was scheduled to be held on Sunday last was postponed due to inclement conditions. It will now take place this upcoming Sunday, December 20^th weather permitting. Tee times can be booked on the BRS online system through the club’s website.

The weekly Winter Open 9 Hole will also take place this week subject to golf course conditions.

Gift vouchers are available to purchase and would make an ideal Christmas gift. They can be used for bar/ catering facilities as well as contributing to membership fees. Regarding the latter, very keen rates exist for beginner players wishing to take up the game. Email Michael at Info@boylegolfclub.com for more details.

In other local sporting news, commiserations to the Boyle GAA U21 team who were defeated by Clann na nGael in the Division 1 Final last Sunday. 

Update 30th November

The monthly draw for November took place in the clubhouse last Sunday. Congratulations to the winners Seamus & Marie Gallagher (€70), runners up Paddy Nangle & Moira/Vincent Egan (€40) each. Presentation of prizes was also held for all recent competitions. Well done to the prize-winners concerned. 

Competitions this week include the weekly Winter Open (Mon-Sat) & a turkey voucher next Sunday. A date for your diary is the Christmas Bonanza on Sunday 13th December where there will be a prize for all competitors. 

The annual handicap review took place last Sunday. Updates to handicaps will be posted in due course. 

The interclub Cups & Shields draw took place in Claremorris last Tuesday night. This meeting saw the election of Jim Mooney to the Provincial Council for 2016. A summary of the draw regarding the relevant competitions will appear on our website this week.

Update 23rd November

Last Sunday’s Turkey Voucher was won by Jim Mooney 23pts, 2^nd Michael Simon 21pts. Competitions this week are the weekly nine hole Monday – Saturday and the Turkey Voucher next Sunday.

At the Club AGM last Sunday Mens Captain Ross Andrew was elected Chairperson of the Management Committee for 2016. Brendan Gaffney was elected Club Secretary and Michael Gilmartin was elected Club Treasurer. A review of activities for 2015 was given by the Captain and Secretary and a Financial Report was given by the Treasurer.

Thanks to all who work on Committees, play on Club Teams, help to maintain the course or assist the club in anyway. Thanks to Vincent, Mary & Patrick for looking after the catering and bar. Thanks to Charlie for his work as Grounds man. Thanks to all the members for supporting the club with membership, competition fees, fundraising or taking part in the draw. Special thanks to all our sponsors particularly those who sponsor Open Week.

Outgoing Chairperson Michael Rush said it was a great honour to serve the club and he thanked the members for their great support. He also thanked outgoing Lady Captain for her great work. He finished by wishing incoming Captains Ross Andrew and Tish Perry and club members the best of luck for 2016. Ross Andrew thanked Michael Rush for nominating him and he looked forward to working with the new lady Captain and the club committees in 2016

The 2016 management committee are Ross Andrew (Chairperson), Tish Perry (Lady Captain), Brendan Gaffney(Secretary), Michael Gilmartin (Treasurer), Michael Rush, Sandra McCrann, Gerry O’Hara, Mary O’Hara, Willie Tiernan, Vincent Egan, Patrick Egan, Liam Whyte, Susan O’Mahoney, Jonathan Egan,  Liz Dwyer, Moira Egan & Liam Mullaney.

The Trustees of the club are Claire Cryan, Vincent Egan and Pat Brogan.

Update 16th November

The Mens AGM took place last Sunday. Michael Rush thanked the members, officers and Committee for their great support during the year. He said it was a great honour to be Captain and wished the incoming Captain Ross Andrew and Vice-Captain Gerry O’Hara best wishes for 2016. The Captain was thanked by the members for his great contribution and the support he gave to the club. The Secretary Brendan Gaffney gave a report on the clubs activities during 2015 He thanked all the officers, and members for their support. The Treasurer Liam Mullaney delivered a financial report for 2015.

Open week had been a great success and competition revenue had held up well. Tributes were paid at the meeting to all the volunteers for the great work they do for the club.

The full list of officers elected is Captain Ross Andrew, Vice-Captain Gerry O’Hara, President Brendan Gaffney, Secretary Brendan Gaffney, Treasurer Liam Mullaney, Handicap Secretary Jim Mooney, Competition Secretary Michael Rush, and PRO Gary Carty. The AGM of the Parent Club will take place on next Sunday November 22^nd at 5.00 in the Clubhouse.

In Ladies news best wishes to incoming Lady Captain Tish Perry and Vice-Captain Mary O’Hara.

Competitions this week,weather permitting. are the weekly nine hole from Monday to Saturday and next Sunday is a nine hole stableford.

Good luck to Boyle Musical Society on their production of “The Wizard of Oz” this week. The show runs from this Wednesday November 18th to Sunday November 22nd. 

Update 8th November

Results of last Sundays nine hole Turkey voucher to follow. The weekly nine hole was won by Niall Kearney, 2nd Charlie O’Donnell. Results of the Par Three Competition held on Sunday November 1st were, winner Michael Reid 49pts, 2nd Seamus Gallagher 47pts, 3rd Ted Hestor 45pts, Ladies Winner Peggy Feely 45pts.

Competitions this week are the weekly nine hole Monday – Saturday and the Turkey Voucher next Sunday. Both competitions are re-entry. 

The Mens AGM takes place next Sunday November 15th at 5.00pm in the clubhouse. Parent Club AGM takes place on Sunday November 22nd. Notices have been sent via email or post. Details are on club noticeboard. Nominations to serve on Management Committee or motions to be discussed should be forwarded to Brendan Gaffney, Hon Secretary on or before Thursday November 12th.

The final amount raised for Western Alzheimer’s/Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland was €4200. Thanks to all who organized, took part or supported the fundraising weekend.

Update 2nd November

Results of last Sunday’s par three competition to follow. The weekly nine hole was won by Charlie O’Donnell 21pts.

The Alzheimer’s Classic held over the October weekend was won by Colm Loftus, Shane Loftus, Tommy Ahern & Joe Hussey (110pts), 2nd Jim Mooney, Michael Simon, Frank Flanagan & Michael Reid (107pts), 3rd Liam Whyte, Willie Tiernan, Jonathan Egan & Vincent Egan (105pts). Best Ladies Team Liz Dwyer, Peggy Feely, Moira Egan & Tish Perry (96pts). Nearest the Pin, T Booth (Ballymote), Longest Drive, Liam Mullaney (Boyle). Thanks to Paula Cull and Drumderrig Nursing Home for their generous sponsorship of a perpetual cup and prizes. Raffle winners were Margaret O’Mahoney (Leinster V Connaught Tickets), John Frain, Regina McLoughlin, Ann Rush, Ruth Hogg, Ailbhe Hanmore, Sean O’Dowd, Mary O’Hara, Brendan Gaffney, Marina Hughes, Lewis Shaw. On behalf of the players Liz Dwyer thanked the organisers and congratulated the club on a great weekend. Total funds raised to date are €4095.00

Competitions this week are the weekly nine hole Monday – Saturday and the Turkey Voucher next Sunday. Both competitions are re-entry. 

The Mens AGM takes place on Sunday November 15th at 5.00pm in the clubhouse. Parent Club AGM takes place on Sunday November 22nd. Notices have been sent via email or post. If you have not received a notice please contact Brendan Gaffney, Honorary Secretary

Update 27th October

Thanks to all who took part or supported the club fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society. The Coffee Morning & Golf Classic was a great success with special thanks to Captains Sandra McCrann & Michael Rush. Well done to Classic winners Colm Loftus, Shane Loftus, Tommy Ahern & Joe Hussey (110pts), 2nd Jim Mooney, Michael Simon, Frank Flanagan & Michael Reid (107pts), 3rd  Liam Whyte, Willie Tiernan, Jonathan Egan & VINCENT EGAN (105pts). Best Ladies Team Liz Dwyer, Peggy Feely, Moira Egan & Tish Perry (96pts). Nearest the Pin, T Booth (Ballymote), Longest Drive, Liam Mullaney (Boyle). Thanks to Paula Cull and Drumderrig Nursing Home for their generous sponsorship of a perpetual cup and prizes.

Raffle winners were Margaret O’Mahoney (Leinster V Connaught Tickets), John Frain, Regina McLoughlin, Ann Rush, Ruth Hogg, Ailbhe Hanmore, Sean O’Dowd, Mary O’Hara, Brendan Gaffney, Marina Hughes, Lewis Shaw.

On behalf of the players Liz Dwyer thanked the organisers and congratulated the club on a great weekend. Total funds raised to date were €4075.00

The Winter League prizes were presented on Sunday evening to Teams Heslin, Gaffney & McGuinn. Sean Heslin thanked Michael Rush for organising the competition and for an enjoyable three weeks of golf.

The September draw was won by Seamus & Marie Gallagher €70, runners up Claire/John Cryan & Ted Hestor €40 each. The October draw was won by Pat Conroy €70, runners up Margaret Egan & Mary McKeon €40 each. Thanks to all who took part and good luck in the November draw.

Competitions for this week are the weekly nine hole Monday – Saturday and next Sunday is an 18 Hole Par Three Competition with re-entry.

The following Club AGM’s take place in November. Ladies AGM Sunday November 1st, Mens AGM Sunday November 15th & Parent Club AGM Sunday November 22nd. Notices will be sent to members via email, text or post. The November Management Committee Meeting will take place on Wednesday November 4th.

The Club heard with great sadness last week of the passing of club member & fellow golfer James Shivnan following a short illness. James is fondly remembered and will be sadly missed. We extend our sympathy to Mary, Sarah, Emma, Marie and all the Shivnan Family. As a mark of respect Club Members held a guard of honour at the funeral in Ballyfarnon. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Update 19th October

Well done to Team Heslin who won the winter league with a total score of 346pts. Team Gaffney were 2nd and Team McGuinn were 3rd. Thanks for all who took part and special thanks to Michael Rush for organising. The winning team was Sean Heslin, Michael Reid, Tish Perry, Sandra McCrann, Michael Rush & Ted Hestor. Presentation of prizes takes place next weekend along with the club draw

The weekly nine hole was won by Seamus Gallagher 24pts, 2nd Owen Garvin 23pts, 3rd Charlie O’Donnell

This coming weekend, Saturday, Sunday & Monday is a Golf Classic in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society Format is a four team rumble at €100 per team including meal. A coffee morning and cake sale will also take place in the clubhouse on the Saturday. A raffle will take place over the weekend with prizes including tickets for Leinster V Connacht in the RDS on New Year’s Day. Full details on noticeboard. . The weekly nine hole runs from Monday to Saturday.

Update 11th October

The second round of the winter league took place last weekend. Team Heslin are the new leaders on 235pts followed by Team Gaffney on 229pts and Team McGuinn in 3rd place on 225pts. Highlights of the second round include Gary Carty (GOY) & Eamon Perry 47pts (fourball), Michael Reid & Tommy King 44pts (fourball), Lionel Lynn 43pts (singles) & Liz Dwyer 40pts (singles). The final round takes places next week from Thursday –Sunday. Presentation of prizes will take place on next Sunday evening, October 18^th. The weekly nine hole was won by Michael Gilmartin 22pts, 2^nd Michael Simon 22pts, 3^rd Michael Bannon 21pts. The weekly nine hole runs from Monday – Sunday

Date for your diary is the Golf Classic in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society on the October Bank Holiday weekend. (Saturday, Sunday & Monday) Format is a four team rumble at €100 per team including meal. A coffee morning and cake sale will also take place in the clubhouse on the Saturday. A raffle will take place over the weekend with prizes including tickets for Leinster V Connacht in the RDS on new year’s day. Full details on noticeboard.

The club are delighted to announce a funding offer of €55,000 from the Sports Capital Fund. Thanks to all who organised and supported the application.  The funding will be used for a new practice area adjacent to the car part to include chipping area and driving nets, course drainage on selected holes and purchase of course machinery.

Well done to Susan O’Mahoney who won the Ladies Outing in Bundoran.

Update 4th October

Well done to our Ladies Team who won the Roscommon Cup last weekend for the second year running. Full results were 1st Boyle, 2nd Roscommon, 3rd Strokestown. Individual winners 1st Ronnie Clarke (Strokestown), 2nd Sandra Kelly (Roscommon), Gross Hilary Collins (Carrick) 3rd Regina McLoughlin (Boyle), 4th Mary O’Gara (Roscommon). Thanks to the teams from Boyle, Carrick, Strokestown, Castlerea, Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon & Athlone who took part and thanks to all who organized the event. The winning Boyle team was Tish Perry, Liz Dwyer, Claire Cryan, Kathleen Candon, Susan O’Mahoney, Moira Egan & Regina McLoughlin.

The Winter League commenced last weekend with Team Gaffney leading on 121pts and Team Heslin in 2nd place on 119pts. Full results and placings are on the noticeboard. Round two takes place from Thursday-Sunday with all still to play for. The weekly nine hole was won by Seamus Gallagher 22pts, 2nd Padraig O’Connell 21pts, 3rd Michael Rush 20pts. The weekly nine hole can be played Monday – Sunday during the winter league, entry is €5, re-entry €3.

Thanks to all who took part in the outing to Portumna last weekend and thanks to Michael Rush for organising Well done to the winner Brendan Gaffney (35), 2nd Sean Heslin (35), Gross Patrick Egan, 3rd Terry Canning (35), 1st Nine Martin Wynne , 2nd Nine Michael Rush

Date for your diary is the Golf Classic in aid of the Alzheimers Society on the October Weekend

The Mens, Ladies & Management monthly meetings take place on this Wednesday October 7th.

Update 27th September

Well done to Brendan & Susan Gaffney who were presented with the Boyle Motor Works Cup last Sunday evening following their win in the Boyle Motor Works Mixed Foursomes. At the presentation Lady Captain Sandra McCrann welcomed Gary McDonagh thanked the McDonagh Family and Boyle Motor Works for their great sponsorship and support. She thanked all who took part and thanked Michael Rush for organising the competition. Susan Gaffney thanked Sandra for inspiring the competition adding that it was a great event enjoyed by all who took part. She thanked Michael Rush for organising and Boyle Motor Works for their generous sponsorship. She said Brendan and herself were delighted to win and look forward to defending their title next year. She finished by thanking their playing partners on the day Patrick Egan and Claire Cryan. At the presentation Brendan was presented with a special trophy following his hole in one during the competition. The full results were 1^st Brendan & Susan Gaffney, 2^nd Patrick Egan & Claire Cryan, 3^rd John McGuinn & Paula Cull.

Last Sundays eighteen hole with special thanks to sponsors Conor Dowling and Deirdre O’Reilly was won by Tommy King with a score of 62, 2^nd Jim Mooney (63), Gross Gary Carty, 3^rd Pat Conroy (65). The result saw Gary Carty crowned as “Golfer of the Year 2015” for the second year running with Charlie O’Donnell 2^nd and Jim Mooney 3^rd. At the presentation Gary said he was delighted to win and thanked Michael Rush for organising the competition and thanked all the club committees for their work at the club. He thanked all his playing partners during the year and finished by extending good wishes to James Shivnan, Jimmy Dwyer & Paddy Nangle. Full golfer of the year results on noticeboard. The weekly nine hole was won by Pat Conroy 20pts, 2nd Charlie O’Donnell 19pts.

The Winter League commences this week and can be played between Thursday and Sunday, see noticeboard for details of format, partners and opposites. The weekly nine hole will run from Monday –Sunday for the next three weeks

The outing to  Portumna Golf Club takes place next Saturday. Please put your name on noticeboard. Cost is €40 per person including golf, meal and prizes

Good luck to the Ladies who play in the Roscommon Cup on Saturday October 3rd

The Mens, Ladies & Management monthly meetings take place on Wednesday October 7^th.

Update 20th September

Brendan Gaffney - hole in one Saturday19th September

Results for last weekend’s Boyle Motor Works Cup to follow next week. Thanks to Boyle Motor Works for sponsoring and to all who took part. Thursday’s nine hole was won by Brendan Gaffney 22pts, 2^nd Lorcan Egan 20pts, 3^rd Seamus Gallagher 19pts. This was the final Thursday competition of the season. Thanks to all who took part, to all who sponsored prizes, to Mary for her hospitality and to all who looked after the bar. Special thanks to Michael Rush for organising and we look forward to the Thursday nights starting again next April.

The Winter Open re-commences this week Monday-Saturday. Format is nine hole stableford with entry €5.00, re-entry €3.00. Next Sunday is the final golfer of the year sponsored by Conor Dowling and Deirdre O’Reilly. First prize is a Mocad push trolley. Next Sunday’s competition will decide the 2015 Golfer of the year with a number of players in contention. Charlie O’Donnell is currently leading with Martin Wynne and Gary Carty close behind. The winter league entry sheet is on the noticeboard. Draw will take place next Sunday evening.

The club outing to Portumna takes place on Saturday October 3rd, details on noticeboard. Cost is €40 per person including meal and prizes.

In other news well done to Brendan Gaffney who had a hole in one on the 13th last Saturday.

Update 13th September

Thursday night’s Men’s Competition was won by Owen Garvin 20pts, 2nd Jim Mooney 20pts, 3rd John McGuinn 19pts. Competitions this week are the Mens nine hole on Thursday which is the Thursday competition of the season.  Next weekend is the Boyle Motor Works Cup. Format is Mixed Foursomes, arrange partners and opposites. Date for your diary is the final golfer of the year on Sunday 26^th September with up to six players in contention for the title won by Gary Carty in 2014. The weekly nine hole re-commences on Monday September 21^st and can be played Monday – Saturday. Entry €5.00 re-entry €3.00. The entry sheet and details for the winter league are on the noticeboard.

The club outing to Portumna takes place on Saturday October 3rd, details on noticeboard. Cost is €40 per person including meal and prizes.

The club extends sympathy to Tish Perry and family on the passing of her late brother Padraig McGlynn in Canada. May he rest in peace.

Update 7th September

Last Sunday’s King Cup was won by Sean Heslin with a great score of 45pts, 2nd Martin Wynne 42pts, Gross Patrick Egan, 3^rd Padraig O’Connell 42pts.Thursday night’s Mens Competition was won by Vincent Egan with 22pts, 2^nd Killian Doyle 22pts, 3rd Brendan Gaffney 21pts. Fridays Scramble was won by Brendan Gaffney, Joyce Boles, David Boles & Susan O’Mahoney

Competitions this week are the Mens Competition on Thursday and next Saturday/Sunday is a nine hole re-entry. The Foreclub alliance is on next Friday, Saturday & Sunday in Ballaghadereen, please support. The weekly nine hole re-commences on Monday September 21^st and can be played Monday – Saturday. Entry €5.00 re-entry €3.00. A new Mixed Foursomes competition for the Boyle Motor Works Cup takes places on Saturday/Sunday September 19^th/20^th. Players pick their own partners and arrange opposites. Full details on noticeboard. Good luck to our Crumlin Classic Team of Charlie O’Donnell, Liam Whyte & Michael Gilmartin who take part in the Connacht final on Tuesday in Roscommon.

The club outing to Portumna takes place on Saturday October 3rd, details on noticeboard.

Thanks to all who helped with the sanding of the greens last week.

At the presentation of prizes last Sunday well done to Niall Kearney was presented with the King Harmon Trophy following his win over Lionel Lynn in the final. Lionel was presented with a runners-up prize.

The August draw was won by Denis & Mary O’Donnell €70, runners up James Shivnan & Pat Conroy. Thanks to all who took part and good luck in the September draw

The club extend sympathy to Owen Garvan on the passing of his brother Martin in England. May he rest in peace.

Update 31st August

There was a great turnout last Sunday for Liz Dwyer’s Lady Presidents Prize with almost thirty ladies taking part. Congratulations to Regina McLoughlin who won with a score of 68 nett. At the presentation Lady President Liz Dwyer congratulated Regina and all the winners and thanked everyone who took part or helped to organise the day. She especially thanked Michael Rush, Charlie Beirne, John McGuinn & the course committee for the great condition of the course. She thanked Mary for the excellent food and Vincent and the house committee for looking after the bar for her help to prepare the room. Prize-winner Regina thanked Liz for the lovely prizes and for a great day. 

The full list of prize-winners was 1st Regina McLoughlin; 2nd Michelle Quinn; Gross Tish Perry; 3rd Paula Cull; Categories 0-18 Moira Egan; 19-26 Joyce Boles; 27-36 Sandra McCrann; Past President Peggy Feely; 1st Nine Claire Cryan; 2nd Nine Marie Hanmore Cawley; Beginner 1st Eithne Gaffney; Beginner 2nd Lucy Gaffney. The prize to the Men was won by with Niall Kearney 43 pts; 2nd Ross Andrew 39 pts; Gross Gary Carty 33pts; 3rd John McGuinn 38 pts. 

Thursday's Mens Competition was won by Michael Simon 24pts, 2nd Terry Bright 23pts, 3rd Gerry Carty 23pts. Well done to Niall Kearney who won the King Harmon Final on Saturday. Commiserations to beaten finalist Lionel Lynn and thanks to all who took part.

Competitions for this week are the Mens Competition on Thursday; Friday is a nine hole scramble and next Sunday is The King Cup (GOY). Presentation of prizes for takes place next Sunday evening.

Fridays Lady President's Scramble was won Brendan Gaffney, Marie Gallagher & Dave Purser; 2nd Niall Kearney, Carmel Keenan & Moira Egan; 3rd Gary Carty, Geraldine McDermottroe & Lionel Lynn.

Thanks to all who took part in the golf lessons which concluded last Wednesday. Special thanks to Philip Murphy of Murphy Sweeney Golf School for providing the lessons and to Gary Carty for organising. It is hoped that the lessons will run again next year. For new players interested in joining, competitive 16 month membership packages are available, incorporating the remainder of 2015 and all of 2016. Please contact Michael on 086 2039182 or email info@boylegolfclub.com for more information.

Pole forking of the greens will take place this week, weather permitting, if anyone can spare some time it will be much appreciated

The club outing to Portumna takes place on Saturday October 3rd, details on noticeboard. A meeting of the Mens, Ladies and Management Committees will take place this Wednesday evening in the clubhouse.

Finally, the club extend best wishes to our friend and fellow golfer James Shivnan following news of his illness. We wish you a speedy recovery James and look forward to seeing you back soon.

Update 23rd August

Last Sunday’s 18 hole was cancelled due to bad weather and will be re-arranged. Thursday night’s competition was won by Lorcan Egan 19pts, 2nd Charlie O’Donnell 18pts, 3rd Jonathan Egan 18pts

Fridays Scramble was won by Patrick Egan, Susan O’Mahoney, Paddy McLoughlin & Lewis Shaw, 2nd Brendan Gaffney, Gerry O’Hara & Peter Leydon, 3rd Michael Reid, Eithne Gaffney & Cillian Doyle.

Saturdays “Last Man Standing” was won by John McGuinn (20th), 2nd Cillian Doyle (19th), 3rd Cian Smith (19th. “Last Lady Standing was won by Sandra McCrann (17th), 2nd Moira Egan (17th).

Well done to Niall Kearney who won his King Harmon semi-final against Seamus Gallagher and is through to the final against Lionel Lynn.

Competitions for this week are the Mens Competition on Thursday night; Friday will be the Lady Presidents Scramble & Barbeque, please put your name on the noticeboard. Sunday is Lady Presidents Day and we send best wishes to Liz Dwyer for a great day. The Lady Presidents Prize to the men also takes place on Sunday. Tee times are before 9.00am or after 2.30pm. Presentation of prizes will take place on Sunday evening.

Last weekends Captains Prize to the juniors were won by Ciara Rooney and Seth Meredith. Other prizewinners were Enda Carr, Niamh Brogan, Sean Brogan Niall O’Donnell, Lorcan Connolly, Maeve Brogan, Mathew Lawlor, Garett Mullen, Grainne Rooney, Brian O’Connor, Kevin Beirne, Thomas Guckian, Christopher Lavin, Shane Lavin, Daniel Casey At the presentation Sandra McCrann & Michael Rush thanked all the Juniors and parents who took part and thanked Brendan, Moira, Paddy and all who helped with the coaching on Saturday mornings. Ciara Rooney and Seth Meredith, on behalf of the prizewinners thanked all the coaches during the season and thanked Susan for arranging the competition. 

The club extends sympathy to Jack Fallon & Family on the passing of Connie Fallon RIP. May She Rest in Peace.

Update 17th August

Well done to Enda Smith who won last weekend's Fore Club Alliance competition sponsored by The Roscommon Herald with 39pts, 2nd Jim Mooney 37pts, 3rd Brendan Gaffney 36pts. Thursday's 12 hole competition was won by Seamus Gallagher with an excellent score of 31pts, 2nd Lionel Lynn 29pts, 3rd Jonathan Egan 28pts. Friday's Scramble was won by Charlie O'Donnell, Pat Conroy, Lewis Shaw & Susan O'Mahoney. 

Events for this week include the beginner's/improver's golf class on Wednesday at 6.30pm, a men's nine hole open stableford on Thursday, nine hole scramble on Friday evening, 'last man standing' on Saturday from 1pm onwards (see website for full details) & 18 Hole Stroke on Sunday (GOY). It is worth noting that Saturday's competition is great value at €10 which includes a meal. Sunday's Golfer of the Year is generously sponsored by Conor Dowling & Deirdre O'Reilly. The club sends its appreciation to them. It is quite close at the top of the GOY leaderboard with Charlie O'Donnell currently the man to catch. 

Our club outing has been fixed for Saturday October 3rd at Portumna Golf Club. The first tee-time will be at 10.30am. Please put your name on the club noticeboard if you wish to attend. 

In King Harmon news, Lionel Lynn has progressed to the final after defeating Willie Tiernan. He awaits the winner of the other semi final between Seamus Gallagher and Niall Kearney.  

Update 10th August

Well done to Lionel Lynn who won  Sunday’s 18 hole stableford with 41pts, 2^nd Sean Heslin 38pts, Gross Michael Gilmartin, 3^rd Gerry Carty 37pts. Thursday night’s Competition was won by Seamus Gallagher 22pts, 2^nd Patrick Egan 21pts, 3^rd Gerry Carty 20pts.  Fridays Scramble was won by Patrick Egan, Annette Bartlett, Lewis Shaw & Michael Gilmartin 2nd Michael Simon, Susan O’Mahoney & Lionel Lynn, 3rd Michael Rush, Gerry Carty & Pat Conroy.

Competitions for this week are the Mens Competition on Thursday night, the Scramble on Friday. Next Saturday & Sunday is the Fore Club Alliance in Boyle. Format is 18 hole stableford.

Dates for your diary are Last Man Standing” Saturday August 22^nd and Lady Presidents Day on Sunday August 30^th.

In King Harmon news well done to Lionel Lynn, Seamus Gallagher, Niall Kearney & Willie Tiernan who are through to the King Harmon semi-finals. Commiserations to beaten quarter finalists Patrick Egan, Shane O'Dowd, Charlie O’Donnell & Brendan Gaffney

Commiserations to our Connacht Shield Team who were beaten by Carrick-on-Shannon on Tuesday evening. The team was Gary & Gerry Carty, Brendan Gaffney & John McGuinn, Patrick Egan & Jim Mooney, Sean Heslin & Liam Whyte and Terry Canning & Lorcan Egan. Good luck to Carrick in the next round. This completes our inter club season with thanks to all the players and team managers who took part and we look forward to 2016.

Update 4th August

Golf News Monday August 3rd 2015

Well done to Brendan Gaffney who won the Captains Prize last Sunday with a score of 100 over 27 holes. In an exciting finish the win was secured when Willie Tiernan's final putt lipped the hole and a relieved Brendan won his first Captains Prize. At the presentation Captain Michael Rush thanked everyone who took part or helped in any way to make the day a success. He said it was a great honour to be Captain and thanked the members for their support. He thanked the groundsman Charlie and all the volunteers for the great condition of the course. He thanked all who work on committees and also thanked Mary and Vincent for looking after the food and the bar. He thanked Susan and Liz for the presentation table and flowers and finished by presenting a floral bouquet to his wife Ann and thanking his daughters, Nicole, Jessica, Sophie & Rachel and his brother Brian. In response Michael was thanked for his great Captaincy and for all his work for the club. A presentation was made to Michael on behalf of all the members.

The winner Brendan Gaffney said he was delighted and honoured to win the prize and thanked everyone for their good wishes. He thanked Michael Rush for a great day and paid tribute for all the work he does for the club. He thanked all the volunteers and members for making the Club special and reserved a special tribute for Pat Conroy for his great work as Handicap Secretary. He thanked all his playing partners on the day, Jim Mooney, Dave Purser, Lorcan Egan & Vincent Egan and finished by thanking Susan and his family for their support. Tish Perry who accepted the Captains prize to the Ladies on behalf of Carmel Garry said Carmel was thrilled to win and thanked Michael for the prize. A special presentation flag was made to Michael Rush by groundsman Charlie Beirne and The full list of prize-winners were as follows…..1st Brendan Gaffney, 2nd Willie Tiernan, Gross Gary Carty , 3rd Lorcan Egan, 18 Net Seamus Gallagher, Categories 0-13 Patrick Egan, 14-18 Paddy Nangle 19-28 Derek Henry, 1st Nine Shane O’Dowd, 2nd Nine Tommy King, 3rd Nine Lionel Lynn Tom Kearney, Past Captain Sean Heslin, Senior Vincent Egan, Student 1st Enda Smith, Visitor Colm McQueeney Ladies Prizes 1st Carmel McGarry, 2nd Liz Dwyer, Gross Tish Perry, 3rd Michelle Quinn.

Thursdays Par Three competition was won by Pat Conroy 45pts, 2^nd Michael Gilmartin 44pts, Gross Owen Garvin, 3^rd Lewis Shaw 42pts. Fridays Captains Scramble was won by Sandra McCrann, Michael Rush & Patrick Egan, 2^nd Marie Gallagher, Liam Whyte & Tom Kearney, 3rd Liz Dwyer, Terry Canning, Eamon Perry, Criona O’Donnell.

Competitions for this week are the Mens Competition on Thursday night, the Scramble on Friday and an eighteen hole on Sunday. Results for the July Draw, winner Terry Canning €70, Carmel Conlon & Paddy Nangle €40.

Dates for your diary are the Foreclub Alliance Sat/Sun August 15^th/16^th, “Last Man Standing” Saturday August 22^nd and Lady Presidents Day on Sunday August 30^th.

Update 3rd August

Brendan Gaffney wins Captains Prize 2015

Congratulations to Brendan Gaffney who won Michael Rush’s Captains Prize at Boyle Golf Club yesterday. At the presentation Michael Rush said he was delighted for Brendan and paid tribute to the great work he does for the club. In accepting the prize Brendan said he was honoured to win and thanked Michael Rush for a great day and for his great Captaincy. He complimented all those involved in the running of the club and thanked his family, friends and club members for their good wishes.

Update 30th July

Captain's Prize at Boyle Golf Club

Sunday, August 2nd, is Captain's Prize Day at Boyle Golf Club. The competition is the highlight of the Club's Golfing Year with up to sixty players competing for Captain Michael Rush’s coveted Prize. Competition format is an 18 hole stroke with a final nine holes in the evening for the top fifteen players. Booking is available online and presentation of prizes on Sunday evening in the Clubhouse. Recent Captain's Prize winners include Seamus Gallagher (2014), competing for two in a row, Jonathan Egan (2013) and Willie Tiernan (2012)

The Captain's Prize is part of a weekend of events including a Par Three Competition on Thursday, Captain's Scramble on Friday and Captain's Nine Hole on Monday. A volunteer evening take place on this evening (Wednesday) at 6.30pm to prepare the course.

2015 Captain Michael Rush joined the club in 2008 and is an active club member and course volunteer. He served as Vice Captain to Captain Padraig O’Connell in 2014 and has served as competition secretary. Michael is well known for his tireless work on the course and he has contributed significantly to course improvements in the past few years.  He is also an avid golfer playing off a respectable handicap of 21 and is regularly in the winner’s enclosure.  He represents the club on the Cecil Ewing Team (for high handicaps) and competed in the 2015 campaign. Michael sends best wishes to all taking part and looks forward to a great weekend. He thanks the members for their great support and pays special tribute to all those who work on the course, in the clubhouse and on committees.  

Other upcoming events at the club include, The Roscommon Herald sponsored Foreclub Alliance weekend on August 15th/16th, Last Man Standing on Saturday August 22nd, Lady Presidents Weekend 28th – 30th August and a Golf Classic in Aid of the Alzheimer’s Society in September. For more information visit www.boylegolfclub.com or email info@boylegolfclub.com 

Update 26th July

Sunday’s Captains Prize to the Ladies was cancelled due to the poor weather and is re-scheduled for this Tuesday July 28th. Thursday night’s Mens Competition was won by Pat Conroy 28pts, 2nd Lorcan Egan 27pts, 3rd Michael Gilmartin 27pts.  Fridays Scramble was won by Marie Gallagher, Liam Whyte & John McGuinn, 2nd Carmel Keenan, Lionel Lynn & Charlie O’Donnell, 3rd Pat Conroy, Michael Simon & Seamus Gallagher.

Saturdays Arts Festival Open was won by John McGuinn (40pts), 2nd Paddy McLoughlin (40pts), Gross Owen Garvin, 3rd Michael Simon (39pts) Thanks to all who took part and thanks to the Arts Festival Committee for holding the event.

Next Sunday is the Captains Prize and the club sends best wishes to Captain Michael Rush for a great weekend. Booking is available on line and presentation of prizes will take place Sunday evening. Other competitions this week are a Par 3 competition on Thursday, Captains Scramble on Friday, draw 6.30 and an nine hole re-entry on bank holiday Monday. Please note the course will be closed from 6.00pm on Saturday to prepare for Sunday.

There are volunteer evenings on this Tuesday and Wednesday at 6.30. Tasks include divot filling, tidying car park and course tidy up. All support appreciated.

Golf lessons continue this Wednesday July 29th 6.30-7.30pm with PGA Professional Philip Murphy. The lessons continue each Wednesday until August 19th and are open to all golfers. Cost per lesson is €5.00 per person. Private lessons can be arranged by appointment. To book a place or for more information call 086 0682116

Club umbrellas will be available for purchase at a cost of €25. Please put your name on club noticeboard. Thanks to Jonathan Egan for this initiative. In King Harmon news good luck to all the quarter finalists, the full line up is Seamus Gallagher V Shane O’Dowd, Charlie O’Donnell V Niall Kearney, Lionel Lynn V Patrick Egan and Willie Tiernan V Brendan Gaffney

Presentation of July prizes and club draw takes place on Thursday evening after the Par three Competition

Update 20th July

Results of last weekend Business Association Classic to follow next week, Thanks to all who took part and thanks to Joyce Boles and Michael Rush for organising. Thursday night’s competition was won by Lorcan Egan 27pts, 2nd Dave Purser 25pts, Fridays Scramble was won by President Charlie O’Donnell, Geraldine McDermottroe & Michael Reid, 2nd Gerry Carty, Susan O’Mahoney & Cillian Doyle, 3rd Brendan Gaffney, Carmel Keenan & Mervyn Boles.

Competitions for this week are the Mens Competition on Thursday night and a nine hole Scramble on Friday night. Next Saturday is the Boyle Arts Festival Open. Format is 18 hole stableford, entry fee €7. Next Sunday is Captains Prize to the Ladies and an 18 Hole Stroke for the Men (Golfer of the Year).

Date for your diary is The Captains Weekend July 30th – August 2nd including Par Three Competition on Thursday, Captains Scramble on Friday and Captains Prize on August Sunday. Online booking for Captains Prize available from this Wednesday July 22nd.

King Harman 3rd Matches to be played by this Saturday 25th July. Good luck to all taking part.

Commiserations to our Jack O’Sullivan Team who lost to Rosses Point last Thursday and to our Cecil Ewing Team who lost to Enniscrone last Saturday. Good luck to our Connacht Shield Team against Ballymote.

Golf lessons continue this Wednesday July 22nd evening 6.30-7.30pm with PGA Professional Philip Murphy. The lesson run for six consecutive Wednesdays and are open to all golfers. Cost per lesson is €5.00 per person. Private lessons can be arranged by appointment. To book a place or for more information call 086 0682116

Commiserations to our Sligo supporters following the defeat in the Connacht Final and good luck in the qualifiers.

Update 13th July

Open week finished on Sunday with an 18 hole stroke for Ladies and Gents. At the final presentation on Sunday evening Club Captains Sandra McCrann & Michael Rush thanked members and visitors for their great support. They specially thanked the sponsors for their generosity and asked members to give them their support. The Open Week and House Committees were thanked for a great week 

Thank-you to all the visitors who played with special thanks to Gertrude Crummy and the Strandhill Ladies who played on Friday. The groundsman Charlie Beirne was thanked for the great condition of the course with special mention for Michael Rush, Course Convenor Willie Tiernan and the course committee.

Mary was thanked for her excellent hospitality during the week and Vincent and Patrick were thanked for looking after the bar. Presentations were made to Ladies Captain Sandra McCrann, Mens Captain Michael Rush, Mary McDermott, and Jessica Rush.

A special presentation was made to Gary Carty for his Albatross at the Committee Cup and the Foursomes Shield was presented to winners Jonathan Egan & Seamus Gallagher. Results for the week as follows:

Monday: Nine Hole 1st Jonathan Egan (29.5), 2nd Shane O’Dowd (30), Gross Patrick Egan, 3rd Michael Simon (30) The ladies nine hole was won by Moira Egan, 2nd Paula Cull, 3rd Aisling Gaughran.

Tuesday: Ladies 18 hole was won by Ann Mullen 37pts, 2nd Attracta Keville 35pts, Gross Peggy Feely, 3rd Michelle Quinn 35pts, Visitor Anna Sheerin 32pts. The Mens nine hole was won by Niall Kearney 21pts, 2nd Paddy Nangle 21pts, 3rd Dave Purser 20pts, Visitor Fergus O ‘Beirne

Wednesday: Scotch Foursomes was won by Niall Kearney & Paul Cull (58), 62.5, 2nd Brendan & Susan Gaffney (60), 3rd Michael Rush & Sandra McCrann (62.5). Visitors Tommy & Ann Conlon. The nine hole results were 1st Lady Anna Sheerin 19pts, 1st Men Michael Costello 21pts, 2nd John Cryan 20pts, 3rd Trevor Mattimoe (Ballymote) 19pts, Visitor Paul O’Reilly (Ballymote)

Thursday: Mens 18 Hole Stroke was won by Cian Smith (60), 2nd Cillian Doyle (64), Gross Niall Kearney, 3rd John Kelly (65). Visitor Paddy Egan. Ladies Nine Hole was won by Eithne Gaffney (17), 2nd Tish Perry (17), 3rd Sandra McCrann (15). Visitor Mary Molloy.

Friday:  Mens Nine Hole 1st Tommy King 22pts, 2nd Cillian Doyle 21pts, 3rd Paddy Egan 21pts, Visitor Martin Hernan (Carrick-on-Shannon). Ladies nine hole 1st Mandy Toolan (18), 2nd Sandra McCrann (18), 3rd Christine Hannon (18), Visitor Deirdre O’Donoghue.

Saturday: Fourball Betterball was won by Vincent & Paddy Egan, 2nd Terry Bright & David Wynne, 3rd Patrick Egan & Martin Wynne. Ladies Team Liz Dwyer & Peggy Feely. Family Team Paddy & Sean McLoughlin.  Visitor Michael & Seamus Connolly.

Sunday: 18 hole stroke was won by Cillian Doyle (63), 2nd Gary Carty (61), Gross John McGuinn, 3rd Shane Loftus 64 (63).Ladies 18 Hole was won by Tish Perry, 3rd year on the trot, 2nd Moira Egan, Gross Ogie Moran Ballaghdereen, 3rd Susan Gaffney. The raffle hamper was won by Seamus Gallagher, 2nd Prize Mandy Toolan, 3rd Attracta Keville

Competitions for this week are the Mens Competition on Thursday, and a nine hole scramble on Friday. Next weekend, Saturday & Sunday is Boyle Traders Weekend. Format is three ball shambles. Entry €15.00 per person. Re-entry €5.00. Date for your diary is the Boyle Arts Festival  Open on Saturday 25th July. Format is 18 Hole Stableford. Entry €7.00.

In Interclub news good luck to our Jack O’Sullivan Team who play Rosses Point on Thursday, our Cecil Ewing Team who play Enniscrone on Saturday and our Connacht Shield Team who play Ballymote next Monday.

Golf lessons take place this Wednesday evening 6.30-7.30pm with PGA Professional Philip Murphy. The lesson run for six consecutive Wednesdays and are open to all golfers. Cost per lesson is €5.00 per person. Private lessons can be arranged by appointment. To book a place or for more information call 086 068 2116

Update 6th July

Peggy Feely wins Lady Captains Prize
Well done to Peggy Feely who won Sandra McCrann’s Lady Captains Prize at Boyle Golf Club. At the presentation Sandra thanked all who took part and those who helped to make the day a great success. Peggy Feely said she was delighted to win the prize and thanked Sandra for being a great Captain. Dave Purser won the Lady Captains Prize to the Men.
Pic: Michael Gilmartin

Congratulations to Peggy Feely who won Sandra McCrann’s Lady Captain’s Prize last Sunday. Ruth Hogg came a close 2nd, Liz Dwyer won the gross and Regina McLoughlin was 3rd. At the presentation Lady Captain Sandra thanked everyone for attending and welcomed the Captain Michael Rush, Lady President Liz Dwyer & Mens President Charlie O’Donnell. She thanked everyone who had played or helped in any way to make the day a great success with special thanked the Ladies Committee for their great support. She thanked the Course Committee and Charlie for the great condition of the course with special mention for Michael Rush, Willie Tiernan and all the volunteers. She thanked Mary McDermott and her team for the excellent food and also thanked Vincent for looking after the bar and all those who help in the bar. She thanked the men for taking part and for their great support. She finished by asking members and friends to support Open Week and to support all our Sponsors.

The winner Peggy Feely said she was delighted and thrilled to win the prize. She thanked Sandra for putting on such a great day and for being a great Lady Captain. She thanked Charlie and all the volunteers who keep the course so well and Mary McDermott for her great hospitality. She finished by thanking her playing partner Criona O’Donnell & Margaret Loftus for their great encouragement. Gertrude Crummy, on behalf of the visitors thanked Sandra and the Club for a great day and said she was delighted to win the prize. Dave Purser, the Mens winner, thanked Sandra for a great weekend and said that he was thrilled to win Sandra’s prize to the Men.  The full list of winners were

1st Peggy Feely 2nd Ruth Hogg, Gross Liz Dwyer, 3rd Regina McLoughlin, Past Captain Mandy Toolan. 0-18 Moira Egan, 19-28 Claire Cryan 29-36 Paula Cull, 1st Nine Kathleen Candon, 2nd Nine Michelle Quinn, Nine Hole Eileen Jackson, Visitor Gertrude Crummy.,

The Ladies Captains Prize to the men was won by Dave Purser 41pts, 2^nd Eamon Perry 40pts, Gross Patrick Egan, 3^rd John McGuinn 39pts.

Lady Captains Scramble was won by Sean Heslin, Marie Hanmore-Cawley & Sean McLoughlin, 2nd Michael Reid, Mary McKeon & Paula Cull, 3rd Patrick Egan, Dave Purser & Bridie Beirne

In Inter Club matches well done to our Cecil Ewing Team who had a great win against Rosses Point last Friday.

Open week commences this Monday and runs until next Sunday. Competitions include a nine hole ladies and gents on Monday, a Ladies 18 hole S/Ford on Tuesday with a nine hole for Men, Mixed Foursomes on Wednesday plus a nine hole, Thursday is a Mens 18 hole stroke and nine hole  for ladies. , Friday is a nine hole ladies and gents and Saturday is a Fourball Betterball Ladies & Gents. The finale on Sunday is an 18 Hole stroke for Ladies and Gents. An open week raffle will run all week.

Thanks to the Open Week Committee for organising the week and to our generous sponsors for the prizes.

Junior lessons also continue on Saturday mornings at 11.00

Update 3rd July

Lady Captains Prize at Boyle Golf Club

This Sunday July 5th Sandra McCrann holds her Lady Captains Prize at Boyle Golf Club. The event is the highlight of the Ladies Golfing year with over thirty ladies competing for the coveted prize. The competition takes place over 18 holes and is followed by a Presentation Dinner in the Clubhouse on Sunday evening.  The Lady Captains Prize for beginners takes place on Saturday and The Lady Captains Prize for the men takes place on Sunday evening. The weekend opens with the Lady Captains Scramble this evening, draw at 6.30.

Sandra was elected Lady Captain for 2015 and is well known for her involvement in many organisations in the town. Although a relative newcomer to golf she is a passionate advocate for the sport. She encourages anyone interested to contact her, adding that golf is not only healthy but also a great social activity. She sends good wishes to all those taking part in the weekend’s events and looks forward to presenting her prizes on Sunday evening.

She also encourages members and visitors to take part in the Clubs Open Week which runs from Monday July 6th – Sunday July 12th. She pays particular thanks to the local businesses and organisations for their generous sponsorship and prizes.

Sandra is pictured here with Mens Captain Michael Rush who Captains prize takes place on the August weekend.

Update 29th June

Last Sunday’s 18 Hole stableford was won by Michael Bannon 39pts, 2^nd John McGuinn 38pts, Gross Patrick Egan, 3^rd Cillian Doyle 38pts. Thursday night’s Mens Competition was won by Shane O’Dowd 31pts, 2^nd Vincent Egan 26pts, 3^rd Ross Andrew 25pts. Friday’s Scramble was won by Patrick Conroy, Criona O’Donnell & Tom Kearney, 2^nd Cillian Doyle, Susan O’Mahoney & Marie Gallagher. Congrats to Jonathan Egan & Seamus Gallagher who won the foursomes final last Wednesday. Commiserations to beaten finalists Charlie O’Donnell & Ted Hestor.

In Inter Club news good luck to our Cecil Ewing Team who play Rosses Point this coming Friday.

The club sends best wishes to Sandra McCrann for her Lady Captains Prize next Sunday July 5^thand to all the ladies taking part. A presentation Dinner will take place on Sunday evening. Lady Captains Prize for the Men also takes place next Sunday with tee-off times available from 2.00pm. The Lady Captains Scramble is on Friday evening, draw at 6.30pm. The Mens 12 hole is on Thursday.

Open week commences on Monday July 6th will be a Ladies and Gents nine hole. Tuesday is Ladies Day, format 18 hole stableford. A full programme is available on the noticeboard or at www.boylegolfclub.com  Please encourage friends and colleagues from the club or other clubs to take part. Food will be available each day.

The winner of the June draw was Peggy Feely €70, runner up were Jimmy/Pauline Doyle and Ted Hestor €40 each. Thanks to all who took part and good luck in the July draw. Junior Golf continues on Saturday mornings at 11.00am for Boys and Girls.

Volunteering takes place on this Monday evening to repair divots and on Saturday July 4^th for a general tidy up in advance of Lady Captains Day and Open Week. All support appreciated.

Please note change to club meetings this Wednesday. A text will be sent to committee members

The club extends sympathy to Gerry Nerney and all the Nerney Family on the death of John Joe Nerney. John Joe is best known as an All-Ireland Football Medal Winner but was also a great ambassador for the town and county. May he rest in Peace.

And finally for those interested in trivia…….next week is the 2^nd anniversary of the arrival of Ted Hestor’s buggy on the course. It has covered many miles since (at speed). Might be an idea to have a buggy race during open week between Vincent and Ted J

Update 22nd June

Charlie O'Donnell and Martin Wynne

There was a large turnout for Charlie O’Donnell’s Presidents Prize last Sunday with Martin Wynne winning his first “Major” with a score of 95.5. At the presentation Club President Charlie O’Donnell thanked everybody who took part and said it was a great honour to serve as President. He thanked all those who had played or helped in any way to make the day a success and congratulated the winner Martin Wynne and all the prize-winners. He thanked the Course Committee and the Grounds man Charlie Beirne for the great condition of the course and specially thanked Michael Rush for his great work. He thanked Mary for the excellent food, Liz and Michael Rush for their help organising the day and Jessica Rush for looking after the presentation boards  The winner Martin Wynne, in response, said he was delighted to finally win a major and thanked Charlie for a great days golf. He thanked all involved in the running of the club with special mention for all those who look after the course. He thanked his playing partners Terry Canning, Ross Andrew, Sean McLoughlin & Patrick Egan. He thanked Mary for her excellent food and finished by thanking the “press” and Jessica for taking photos. 

The full list of winners are as follows…..1st Martin Wynne, 2nd Cian Smith, 27 Gross Patrick Egan, 3rd  Seamus Gallagher, 18 Nett Sean McLoughlin, Categories 0-13 Gerry Carty, 14-18 Owen Garvin, 19-28 Shane Loftus, 1st Nine Sean Heslin, 2nd Nine Pat Brogan, 3rd Nine John McGuinn, Past President Pat Conroy, , Senior, Terry Bright. Student Niall Kearney. Visitor Colm Connolly (Ballymote). Ladies Winners 1st, Michelle Quinn 2nd Liz Dwyer, Gross Tish Perry, 3rd Claire Cryan.

Thursday night’s Mens Competition was won by Liam Whyte 28pts, 2nd Pat Conroy 27pts, 3rd Jonathan Egan. Friday’s Presidents Scramble was won by Liz Dwyer, Paddy McLoughlin, John Cryan & Seamus Gallagher 2nd Brendan Gaffney, Mary McKeon & Paddy Egan, 3rd Susan O’Mahoney, Carmel Keenan, Vincent Egan & Noel Tobin

The final of the foursome’s competition takes place on this Wednesday between Jonathan Egan/ Seamus Gallagher and Charlie O’Donnell/Ted Hestor

Competitions this week are the Mens Competition on Thursday. Friday will be a nine hole scramble. Next Sunday is an 18 hole at a reduced rate of €5.00. Open week commences on Monday July 6th will be a Ladies and Gents nine hole and Ladies Day is on Tuesday 8th. A full programme is on the noticeboard and on the website. Please encourage friends and colleagues from the club or other clubs to take part. Food will be available each day.

Golf lessons continue on Saturday mornings at 11.00am for Boys and Girls

Update 15th June

Last Sunday's Barty Moran Trophy was won by James Shivnan with a 62 nett, 2nd Michael Reid (63), Gross Patrick Egan (72), 3rd Jonathan Egan (63).

Thursday night’s Mens Competition was won by Liam Whyte 31pts, 2nd Vincent Egan 27pts, Ross Andrew 26pts. Friday’s Scramble was won by Brendan Gaffney, Moira Egan & Marie Gallagher, 2nd Claire Cryan, Criona O’Donnell & Michael Gilmartin.

In Inter Club news commiserations to our Jimmy Bruen, Mixed Foursomes and Pierce Purcell teams who were beaten by Strandhill and Ballina and Enniscrone respectively.

Competitions for this week are the Mens Competition on Thursday night, Next Sunday is the Presidents Prize. We send good wishes to Charlie O’Donnell and good luck to all taking part. Format is 18 Hole Stroke with a final nine holes in the evening. Booking is available on line. The course will be closed from 6.00 on Saturday evening to prepare the course. The Presidents Scramble will take place on Friday evening, draw at 6.30 for tee off at 6.45

Golf lessons continue on Saturday mornings at 11.00am for Boys and Girls.

Thanks to all those who continue to do great work on the course. Special thanks to Liam Whyte and John McGuinn for the work on the paths and tee box on the second.

Update 8th June

Last Sunday’s 18 hole was won by Ross Andrew with 42pts, 2nd Seamus Gallagher 40pts, Gross Charlie O’Donnell, 3rd Pat Conroy 38pts.Thursday Mens Competition was won by Cian Smith 29pts, 2nd Sean Heslin 26pts, 3rd Ross Andrew 24pts. Fridays Scramble was won by Brendan Gaffney, Criona O’Donnell & Cillian Doyle, 2nd Michael Simon, Fiona Keenan & Pat Conroy, 3rd Michael Reid, Carmel Keenan & Seamus Gallagher.

The Horse and Summer Show Classic held last weekend was won by Liam Whyte, Lorcan Egan, Jonathan Egan & Vincent Egan 99pts, 2nd Michael Simon, Michael Rush, Seamus Gallagher & Michael Bannon 93pts, 3rd Charlie O’Donnell, Ross Andrew, Willie Tiernan & Michael Gilmartin 91pts. Ladies Winners were Attracta Keville, Regina McLoughlin, Marie Hanmore-Cawley & Ann King (Strokestown). Winner of the Putting Competition was John McGuinn (17). Thanks to Aileen, Teresa and the Horse & Summer Show Committee and thanks to all who took part. Presentation of prizes will take place later in the month.

Competitions for this week are the Mens Competition on Thursday night, Friday is a nine hole scramble and next Sunday is the Bartley Moran Trophy. Format is 18 Hole Stroke and the competition is a golfer of the year. Date for your diary is Charlie O’Donnell’s President Prize on Sunday June 21st. For anyone needing to get cards for the Presidents Prize, next Sunday is a qualifier.

In Inter club news Commiserations to our seniors who lost to Strokestown last Thursday. Good luck to our Jimmy Bruen Team playing Strandhill on Monday, our Mixed Foursomes playing Ballina on Wednesday and our Pierce Purcell Team playing Rosses Point on Saturday 

Second round of the King Harman has commenced. All matches to be played by Saturday 27th June.

In Ladies news well done to Liz Dwyer who won the Niamh Nangle Cup on Sunday and to Michelle Quinn who came 2nd.  At the presentation Paddy Nangle thanked all the players for taking part and complimented the ground staff on the great condition of the course. Lady Captain Sandra McCrann thanked the Nangle Family for putting up the cup and thanked the Ladies for turning out in such great numbers.

Update 1st June

Inaugural Committee Cup

Well done to Charlie O’Donnell who won the inaugural Committee Cup in an exciting finish on Sunday evening. Charlie took a one point lead into the final round and narrowly pipped Lewis Shaw and Gary Carty by half a shot. Well done to Peggy Feely who was the overall Ladies winner. At the presentation Mens Captain Michael Rush thanked Lady Captain Sandra McCrann and all who had taken part or helped in any way to make the competition a success. He thanked the Course Committee; the Grounds man Charlie Beirne and all the volunteers for the great condition of the course. He thanked Mary for the excellent food and Vincent and Patrick for looking after the Bar. He also thanked Moira and Sandra for helping to prepare the prize tables. The winner Charlie O’Donnell said he was delighted to win and commended the club on the new competition. He thanked his playing partners on the day and thanked everyone for their good wishes. Peggy Feely thanked the Club for organising the competition and said she was delighted to win. She complimented the greens committee on the great condition of the course and thanked Charlie and all the volunteers.

The full list of winners are as follows

Winner Charlie O’Donnell, Mens 1^st Lewis Shaw, Ladies 1^st Peggy Feely, Mens 2^nd Gary Carty, Ladies 2^nd Liz Dwyer, Mens 27 Gross Sean Heslin, Ladies 27 Gross Tish Perry, Mens 3^rd Martin Wynne, Ladies 3^rd Attracta Keville, Categories 0-18 Liam Whyte, 19-24 Shane Loftus, 25-36 Regina McLoughlin. 1^st Nine Jonathan Egan, 2^nd Nine Pat Brogan, 3^rd Nine Michael Rush

Special well done to Gary Carty who had an “Albatross” on the 5^th. According to club members this is thought to be the first Albatross on the course and therefore a historic achievement.

The Nurture Africa draw took place Sunday evening. Karen Carty thanked club members for their support. Susan O’Mahoney, Brendan Gaffney and Mary McDermott were among the prize winners.

Thursday night’s Mens Competition was won by Shane O’Dowd 27pts, 2^nd Vincent Egan 26pts, 3^rd Michael Rush 26pts. Fridays Scramble was won by Charlie O’Donnell, Moira Egan & Sean McLoughlin, 2nd Michael Rush, Michael Simon & Eamon Perry, 3rd Sandra McCrann, Liam Mullaney & Liam Whyte

This coming Saturday will be the Horse and Summer Show Classic; details on the website and notice board. Teams of four are €100 including hot meal. Tee times can be booked on line or by calling 086 8645797 or 086 2039182. Funds raised will go towards the Horse and Summer Show to take place in August. All support appreciated

Other Competitions for this week are the Mens Competition on Thursday night, Friday is social golf with a nine hole scramble and next Sunday is an 18 Hole Stableford. Dates for your diary are the Bartley Moran trophy on June 14^th.

In Inter club news well done to our Jimmy Bruen and Mixed Foursomes who won during the week. Good luck to our seniors who play Strokestown on Thursday.

The semi-finals of the Mens Foursomes take place this week between Jim Mooney/Cillian Doyle and Jonathan Egan/Seamus Gallagher and Charlie O’Donnell/Ted Hestor and Michael Reid/Michael Gilmartin

The meetings of the Ladies, Mens and Management Committees will take place this Wednesday evening.