A wonderful day was had in East Clare golf club on Sunday last with over 70 members participating in the annual Captain’s Drive In.
Captain Kieran Kennedy, Lady Captain Maureen Clune and club President T.J. McNamara teed off in front of the crowd and this was followed by a 9 hole scramble.
The winners over the front 9 were Adrian Casey, Patsy Kett and Mary Collins (26 3/15). They were followed by Ger Hogan, Sean Aherne, Bernie Cox and Helen Conway (27 18/20) with third spot filled by Kieran Kennedy, Maureen Clune and T.J McNamara (28 8/15).
In the competition played over the back 9 the winners were Jason Horan, Jackie McHugh and Ursula Hogan (26 13/15) followed by Josh Moloney, Pat McNamara, Loretto O’Donnell and Evelyn Skehan (27 17/20) with third spot filled by Ray McInerney, Brid Hayes and Catherine Minogue (29 6/15).
Dromoland Golf Club:
The men’s wine competition at Dromoland last weekend was won by Frank Conway with 40 points from John Canny with 39, Patrick Vaughan with 38 and Eamonn Power with 38 while Thomas Cooney won the gross with 32 points.
Kilrush Golf Club:
Matthew Dillon (22) was the winner of the weekly winter turkey competition at Kilrush last week with 30 points. He had two to spare over Pat Shannon (12).
Woodstock Golf Club:
The autumn league final took place at Woodstock on Sunday when Paul and Declan Coote, Chaye Kelly and Fran Feighery emerged as winners, defeating Ryan Enright, Brendan Quinn, Pat O’Brien and Pat McMahon in a great final.
The winners of the club fourball better ball competition were Paddy Meehan and Brian Kilker with 46 points from Bernardo Kelly and Ross Kenny who had a similar score.
On this Saturday and Sunday there will be a modified fourball over 15 holes
The format will see both players tee off, then pick the best drive and players play their own ball from there. At least five drives must count from each player and re-entry will be allowed.
There will be a Christmas team of four scramble on December 26 and 27. This week’s seniors competition at Woodstock was won by John McGrath, Kieran Patton and Hugo Hughes with 52 points
Lahinch Golf Club:
In compliance with Government guidelines requesting all members of the public to reduce their social contacts to stem the spread of Covid-19, the club Council at Lahinch has decided to operate timesheets over the holiday period in order to prevent the congregation of members around the first tee and clubhouse.
Timesheets for Sunday 26th December 2021 to Monday 3rd January 2022 inclusive will open online next Monday, December 20, at 9.00a.m.
Members are requested to limit the number of tee times booked on the Old Course to a maximum of four over the holiday period to facilitate the anticipated increase in demand for tee times. Should tee times be available 24 hours in advance, members may book an additional round.
As all timesheets are expected to be very busy over the holiday period, play will be restricted to Members only on both golf courses.
Portumna Golf Club:
The Christmas hampers competition at Portumna last weekend resulted in overall victory for Padraig Moroney with 35 points.
In the 0-9 handicap section, Tristan Hoary (8) was the winner with 29 points. Damian Gibbons (11) won the 10-15 handicap section with 34 points, John Cormican (19) won the 16-21 section with 32 points while Tomas Quinn (33) won the over 22 handicap section with 34 points.
