Rachel Whelan (Vice Lady Captain – East Clare Golf Club), Oonagh McElhinney & Maureen Clune (Lady Captain – East Clare Golf Club) A special occasion was celebrated at East Clare Golf club in recent weeks when member, Oonagh McElhinney celebrated her 90th birthday.
East Clare Golf Club is a community membership driven club where volunteerism plays a huge role in the club’s success.
Ann C. Harte’s lady captain’s day took place at East Clare on Sunday when Rachel Whelan (22) emerged as the winner with 42 points.
*Tom Clancy, Peter Tim Lynch, Karl Lynch and Peter Tim Lynch Jnr were among the golfers hitting the fairways of Shannon Golf Club on Monday. Photograph: Joe Buckley One hundred and seventeen days after golf was last allowed, clubs throughout the country welcomed back their members on Monday.
The influx of new members allied to the volunteerism ethic that is prominent in the club point to a bright future for East Clare Golf Club.
Rachel Whelan won the Lady’s Captains Prize at East Clare Golf Club while Shane O’Donoghue won the William Fitzgerald Prize at Dromoland Golf Club.
Clare duo Rachel Whelan and Marie Donnellan will be teeing off from the St Andrews golf course tomorrow (Monday) in the Coronation Foursomes Grand Final.