Update 5th May

RESULTS - Congratulations to Terry Canning who won the Mens Voucher competition with a score of 63 nett, thus being the recipient of a years free membership of Boyle Golf Club. Cian Smith was hot on his heels with 64, Sean Heslin claimed the gross, also with 64, and Karl Keenan came 3rd with 66.

The 12 hole competition played on Thursday the 2nd of May was won by Patrick Egan with 27 points, with Vincent Egan taking second place with 24 points. 

FIXTURES - The Crumlin Classic had been due to be played over the May Bank Holiday weekend but has been rescheduled now for the  June Bank Holiday weekend.

Next weekend , the 11th and 12th of May, sees one of the club's big competitions of the year, the Committee Cup. The course is closed on the Saturday to the men as the ladies round of the competition takes place that day, with the reverse arrangements pertaining on the Sunday. The best scores will duel it out in a 9 hole playoff on Sunday evening with the presentation of the cup directly afterwards. Both men and women are eligible to win the main prize, the Committee Cup itself.

The big competitions come up thick and fast at this time of the year with following Sunday ( the 19th) seeing the hosting of the PGA tankard, with the winner getting to play with a professional golfer in a Pro-am competition later in the summer.

INTERCLUBS - Our Mixed Foursomes team under the joint captaincies of Charlie O'Donnell and Tish Perry play a match this Wednesday the 8th of May against Ballaghaderreen Golf Club. We wish them the best of luck.

COURSE WORK- The annual pole-forking of the greens takes place on Tuesday the 14th of May. This does lead to some inconvenience as regards playing conditions on the course for a week or 2 afterwards but is absolutely vital to maintain the greens in good condition for the year.

Update April 28th

SANDRA MC CRANN -

The feeling around the club this week is one of great sorrow, we have been left bereft by the loss of one of our finest members, Sandra McCrann. Sandra was a former committee member and Lady Captain of the club, and was the co-author of the book produced to commemorate Boyle Golf Club's centenary in 2011. She also gave of her time to the club in many other ways, including helping out with both events in the clubhouse and maintenance on the course. However, none of this quite touches on the most important thing Sandra brought to the club, which was Sandra herself. Her easy-going, selfless, inclusive and generous nature were what set Sandra apart - from small acts such as her welcome and support for new members of our club to such significant ones as acting as carer for loved ones who needed her help. Our deepest and most sincere sympathies to Tom, Brian, Jake, Niall, and also Meg, on their tragic loss.

FIXTURES -

The course was closed on Sunday the 28th of April as a mark of respect to Sandra, so the annual "Voucher" competition has been rescheduled for next Sunday, the 5th of May.

RESULTS -

The "Fourball Shambles" competition held over the Easter weekend was won by the team of Michael Reid, Michael Simon, Gerry Carty and Gerry O'Dowd with 117 points. In second place were Jim Mooney, Charlie O'Donnell, Ross Andrew and Terry Canning on 115 and third prize was claimed by the 114 points of Pat Conroy, Tom Kearney, Michael Rush and Michael Gilmartin.

INTERCLUBS -

It was a tough week for the Boyle men in interclub matches. First up on the Bank Holiday Monday was a match in the "Connacht 9 Hole Clubs " tournament versus Ballyhaunis. Despite Lorcan Egan claiming a fine singles win away in Ballyhaunis, the club had a narrow 4-3 defeat overall.

Next up was a match on Saturday in the "All Ireland Fourball" versus neighbours Carrick On Shannon. Mark Whelan and Shane Loftus pulled off the difficult task of an away foursomes win in their match in Carrick On Shannon but Boyle lost overall.

Our Seniors will undoubtedly be in the underdog role when they take on Co Sligo Golf Club this coming Wednesday, but they are a bunch well capable of causing an upset! Good luck to all participating in the match.

Update April 21st

RESULTS - The Thursday’s 9 hole stableford played on the 11th of April was won by a man who has been staging a recovery that Tiger Woods would be proud of; Ross Andrew, with 22 points. 2nd was Owen Garvin with 18 points and 3rd went to Gerry O’Hara.

The winner of the Thursday competition on the 18th was our hard working treasurer, Paul Connolly , with 21 points, 2nd and third respectively went David Purser and Sean Heslin , both on 19 points.

FIXTURES - This coming Sunday the 28th is the date for the mucn anticipated annual “Voucher” competition, with first prize being a years free single adult membership. Only paid up members are eligible to win, so get your subs in for what is generally the most financially valuable prize of the golfing year. The membership fees for the year are available on boylegolfclub.com under "rates". Those wishing to pay online can pay to the club account at Bank Of Ireland, Boyle with the following IBAN - IE59BOFI90532822439700, just use your name as the "reference".

INTERCLUBS - Good luck to all those representing the mens' section in interclub matches this week in the All Ireland Fourball  and Connacht  9 hole clubs tournaments.

Update April 8th

RESULTS - The 18 hole stableford played on Sunday the 7th of April had a clear winner with Terry Canning's 38 points. Second place went to Ross Andrew with 35, Lorcan Egan won the prize for best gross score and Michael Simon came 3rd. This was the first of the year's Golfer of the Year competitions so well done to all the above for getting their campaign off to a good start.

The first of this year's Thursday evening competitions went to Tommy King who had 21 points for his 9 holes. Lorcan Egan and Brendan Gaffney came 2nd and 3rd respectively. We are still seeking members to sponsor Thursday competitions, please put your name on the list on the noticeboard in the clubhouse.

FIXTURES - Mens' competitions for the coming week include the Thursday 9 hole stableford and another 18 hole stableford next Sunday , the 18th of April.

LADIES "GET INTO GOLF" - The ladies section hosted a very successful information evening this week for their upcoming "Get into Golf " programme. The programme consists of 8 weeks of group classes with a professional golfer at the very keen rate of 50 euro, commencing this Wednesday, the 10th of April. For further information contact Aisling at 0872029064 or via the clubs Facebook page "boylegolfclub".

SEAN YOUNG R.I.P - Although the first sport that came to mind when Sean Young's name was mentioned was unquestionably Gaelic Football, he was also a golfer of considerable ability, having played off a single figure handicap for many decades in Boyle, winning both Captains and Presidents Prizes along the way. He was a popular and valued member of our club and we wish to express our sincere condolences to the Young family on their bereavement.

Update 1st April

RESULTS - A 2 person Scramble was played over the weekend of the 30th and 31st March and the winners were Terry Canning and Ross Andrew with 61.6 nett, second place went to Patrick Egan and Lorcan Egan with 62.8 and third were Vincent Egan and Adrian King with 63. Ross has had a good fortnight on the golfing front having come first last week also. No doubt he will be hoping his "streak" continues until the "Voucher" competition at the end of April, when a year's free membership will be on offer to the winner. Only paid-up members will be eligible to win, so don't miss out and get your subs in before the weekend of Sunday the 28th.

FIXTURES - The big event for the month of April is of course the "Voucher" competition mentioned above on Sunday the 28th. This week sees the first of the mens Thursday competitions. This a very social format, with most men teeing off after 5pm. There are usually less formal arrangements than for the Sunday competitions with many players just showing up between 5.30 and 6 and teeing off with whoever else is available at the time. Feel free also to use our WhatsApp group if you would prefer to have a partner arranged in advance. First prize in the Thursday night competition is sponsored by a different member every week with a list on the noticeboard in the clubhouse for those wishing to contribute.

The mens competition for next Sunday the 7th of April is an 18 hole stableford and is the first one of the year with "Golfer of the Year" ranking points up for grabs.

GET INTO GOLF LADIES PROGRAMME - A Ladies Beginner Golf Programme is starting on April 10th for 8 weeks, cost €50. This is a wonderful opportunity for any lady who would like to try golf, or return to it after a period away, to get a taste of what it’s all about. It includes 4 lessons with a pro and opportunities to play and socialise with current members of the golf club. Equipment will be provided. Introduction evening on Wed April 3rd at 7pm. All are welcome and please bring a friend! For further information contact Aisling at 087 202 9064, or the golf club facebook page boylegolfclub.

Update 25th March

RESULTS - Congratulations to Ross Andrew and Paddy McLoughlin who won the Boyle round of the Holmpatrick Cup competition and go forward to represent the club in the next round. Ross and Paddy had 45 points, beating Darragh Loftus and Joe Hussey into 2nd place with 44 points. 3rd place went to Terry Bright and Owen Garvin, also with 44 points.

FIXTURES - In a change to the fixture list, next Sundays competition will not be the Fourball Shambles indicated on the fixture list and will be announced during the week. The following week sees 2 noteworthy events for the men; the first of our ever popular Thursday evening 9 hole competitions takes place on the 4th of April, followed by our first "Golfer of the Year" competition, an 18 hole stableford on Sunday the 7th of April.

WHATSAPP GROUP - The mens' WhatsApp group has been relaunched. It is open to all paid-up adult male members of the club, the primary purpose of it being to assist members in finding playing partners, especially new members. For anyone interested who is not already linked in to the group, please text your name and number to 086 6090954.

"GET INTO GOLF" LADIES PROGRAMME - A Ladies' Beginner Golf Programme is starting on April 10th for 8 weeks, cost €50. This is a wonderful opportunity for any lady who would like to try golf, or return to it after a period away, to get a taste of what it's all about. It includes 4 lessons with a pro and opportunities to play and socialise with current members of the golf club. Equipment will be provided. Introduction evening on Wed April 3rd at 7pm. All are welcome and please bring a friend! For further information contact Aisling at 087 2029064, or the golf club facebook page boylegolfclub.

HARRY WYNNE - It was sad news for Boyle Golf Club when word came through of Harry Wynne's death. Harry had been an active playing member of the club for over half a century and had served the club faithfully in many roles including as Captain in 1985 and President in 1995. He had also featured on the "roll of honour" having won a Presidents Prize in 1986 and had captained and played on inter-club teams. Harry had two qualities which immediately struck people who met him ,which were his unfailing courtesy to others and his very definite sense of style. The Wynne family have contributed much to Boyle Golf Club over the years with Harry's late brother Tom succeeding him as Captain in 1986, and Harry's wife Marie having also served both as Lady Captain and Lady President. The club wishes to express our sincere condolences to all the Wynne family .

JAMES COOKE - James Cooke was the other thorough gentleman lost to us in recent weeks. James was also a past Captain of Boyle Golf Club (2010) and former inter-club player. He was heavily involved in committee work during his years as a member, where his personal qualities of being hard-working , soft spoken, and level headed were held in the highest regard. James was a family man and as such was fortunate that his sons shared his interest in the game and a Sunday morning fourball of Cookes became a regular sight at the club. We know that James missed involvement with the club in recent years and we were saddened by news of his far too premature passing. We also wish to express our sympathies to the Cooke family at this difficult time.

Update 12th March

FIXTURES - The mens' competition scheduled for Sunday the 10th of March had to be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions and the risk of damaging the playing surfaces of the greens. An 18 hole Stableford is scheduled for the men on Sunday the 17th of March, St Patrick's Day. The following Sunday sees the Boyle round of the Holmpatrick Cup, played in fourball betterball format. Online booking is now available for both competitions. The Holmpatrick Cup is a charitable fundraiser for the National Council for the Blind and gives the opportunity for the winning pair to progress to County, Provincial and All-Ireland finals, with the national winners receiving an all expenses paid 3 day trip to St Andrews in Scotland. The competition is in existence since 1932.

"GET INTO GOLF" LADIES PROGRAMME - A Ladies' Beginner Golf Programme is starting on April 10th for 8 weeks, cost €50. This is a wonderful opportunity for any lady who would like to try golf, or return to it after a period away, to get a taste of what it's all about. It includes 4 lessons with a pro and opportunities to play and socialise with current members of the golf club. Equipment will be provided. Introduction evening on Wed April 3rd at 7pm. All are welcome and please bring a friend! For further information contact Aisling @ 087 2029064, or the golf club facebook page boylegolfclub.