Big week for Lahinch & Foley wins President’s Prize in Shannon
The 11th overseas member guest tournament at Lahinch got underway on Thursday with overseas members and their guests competing for the Ronald J Kent Cup.
The 11th overseas member guest tournament at Lahinch got underway on Thursday with overseas members and their guests competing for the Ronald J Kent Cup.
Tommy Fleetwood hits to the par 3 8th hole pictured during the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Lahinch Golf Club, Clare in 2019. Photograph: Brian Arthur This year has seen “a dramatic improvement” in the finances of Lahinch Golf Club.
*Kilrush Golf Club President Mr Sean Moran presents his prize to the winner David Keane. President Sean Moran’s prize was played for at Kilrush on Sunday when David Keane (12) emerged as the winner with 45 points.
*Noel Kilkenny presents the Captain’s Prize to John McNeilis. Captain Noel Kilkenny’s prize was played for at Kilrush at the weekend when John McNeilis (18) emerged as the winner with 110.
Presidents Prize Winners in Portumna, Mionica Cormican,(Ladies) Dagmar Ullrich-Werner, President & Vincent Tracey (Mens) Winner. The Lahinch men’s and ladies senior cup teams created a piece of history on Saturday by winning their respective West Munster senior cup finals at Killarney.
Maureen Clune and Rachel Whelan. Lady Captain’s Prizes in East Clare and Kilrush were claimed by Rachel Whelan and Anne Cooper respectively taking the spoils.
*Tom Coffey accepts the Captain’s Prize from Michael Hogan. Senior men’s captain at Kilrush, Michael Hogan, saw a big turnout for his prize last week when Thomas Coffey (15) emerged as the winner with 48 points.
*Anthony Aherne with Shannon Golf Club captain, Derek Sweeney. Photograph: Joe Buckley Over 420 members played for Derek Sweeney’s Captains Prize last Friday and Saturday at Shannon Golf Club when the winner was Anthony Aherne (24) with 64.
Robert Healy won the May monthly medal at Dromoland with 68 and with two shots to spare over Conor Hallissey who finished with 70. In third spot with 71 was Darren Piccolo. The gross was won by Kyle Neylon with 74 while the category for 22 and over was won by Eamon Power with 74.
Sixmilebridge Golf Society President Ian Mulready presents first prize to Eric Purcell. Ennis members will play for the Cahercalla Cup this weekend, this will be the club’s third golfer of the year competition of this season and the format for the Daly Mortgage Brokers sponsored competition will be singles stroke play.