Murphy Claims Second Cup in Castlymartyr

Youghal’s Dan Murphy won his second scratch cup of the year last weekend when he shot a level par 72 to win the Castlemartyr Junior Scratch.  Murphy previously won in Lee Valley last May with a three over par 75.  He bettered that over the weekend with a solid round of 72. Continue reading

Munster U15/U17 Close Championship 2014

Munster U15/U17 Close Championship 2014

At Ennis Golf Club – Thurs 7th August 2014

Munster Boys U17 Amateur Close Championship 2014
WINNER:            Rory Hill (Tralee) 67
RUNNER UP:      Gary Ward (Kinsale) 70
THIRD:               John Murphy (Kinsale) 71

Munster Boys U15 Amateur Close Championship
WINNER:           Jack Hearn (Tramore) 75
RUNNER UP:     Charlie Dawson (Faithlegg) 75
THIRD:              Ian Halpin (Cahir Park) 76 Continue reading

Fota Inter-Company Challenge

CGN Irish Open June 2014_56Fota Island Resort have launched the first Inter-Company Autumn Challenge, and the winners will receive a golf society outing with dinner for 20 people.  The competition runs from now until Friday October 17th and the final will be held on Friday October 24th.

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Douglas win Fred Daly Trophy

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Douglas Golf Club bridged an 18 year gap on Friday when they won the Munster Fred Daly Trophy at East Cork Golf Club.  It was in interesting journey for the Douglas boys as three times over the past few weeks it looked like they were heading out of the competition.  Their perseverance however saw them come back from the brink against Cork in the area final last week, Kanturk in the semi-final and Limerick in the final.  Continue reading

Hickey Helps in Munster Win

Golf_John Hickey_Cork GC_Munster_july 2014Munster won the senior inter-provincial title last week and two debutants were key to Munster’s success.  Robin Dawson from Waterford made the successful transition from the boys team to the senior team, while Cork’s John Hickey came in with three wins and a half in his five matches.

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