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Month: April 2015
O’Donovan Leads in Lee Valley
Tournament leader Dave O’Donovan
Picture: Paul Coleman @Coleman_Golf
Dave O’Donovan (Muskerry) leads the Lee Valley Mardyke Arena Senior Scratch Cup by three strokes going in to the final round. O’Donovan was the only golfer to break par in over 120 rounds of golf. His opening two under par 70 was followed by a 74, leaving him on a level par total of 144 for the two rounds. Gary O’Flaherty is the closest contender, he’s three shots back. He bettered his opening 74 with a 73 in the afternoon. O’Flaherty’s 73 was one of the low rounds of the afternoon an the wind and rain passed through the Clashure course. John Hickey (Cork) and Blane Lynch (Ballinrobe) are also within three of the lead on 147. Continue reading
Youghal’s Conor Coyne Wins in Muskerry
Shane Sadler, sponsor, presenting the Muskerry Senior Scratch Cup to Conor Coyne, Youghal Golf Club, following his victory on Saturday last. Included are Seamus O’Brien, President and David Taylor, Captain at Muskerry GC.
Picture: Mike English
Youghal’s Conor Coyne made a huge breakthrough on Saturday when he captured the Muskerry Scratch Cup. The event had a full field with Gary O’Flaherty, Ronan Twomey, Niall Gorey and holder John Hickey all tipped to play well. The 36 hole event was again sponsored by Shane Sadler and the course was in great condition for the showpiece event. Mallow’s Ian Spillane held the lead after 18 holes. He had a one shot lead over holder John Hickey, with Castlemartyr’s Mark Shanahan back in third place but four shots off the lead. Continue reading
Top Golfers heading to Lee Valley
Some of Ireland’s top amateur golfers are heading for Lee Valley this weekend for the Mardyke Arena Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup. The 54 holes competition has been running since 2009 and has consistently attracted a top class field. One of the key measures of the success of the event is that at least 11 participants have turned professional since it started in 2009. They include 2009 winner Shane Lowry who played in The Masters recently and 2014 winner Rory McNamara who turned professional shortly after winning last April. Continue reading
Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup Drawsheet
No Joy for Kinsale CS in Farnham
Kinsale Community School suffered a narrow defeat in the semi-final of Irish Schools Senior Championship today when Royal Belfast Academical Institute won on the 19th hole in the final match. Continue reading
Conor Coyne wins Muskerry Senior Scratch Cup
Muskerry Senior Scratch Cup
Sponsored by Shane Sadler
Winner: Conor Coyne (Youghal) 145
Runner Up: Gary O’Flaherty (Cork) 146
3rd: John Hickey (Cork) 147
4th: Ian Spillane (Mallow) 147
5th: Greg O’Mahony (Fota) 148
6th: John O’Brien (Castlemartyr) 149
Best Gross 1st 18: Mark Shanahan (Castlemartyr) 72
Best Gross 2nd 18: Dan Hartnett (Muskerry) 72
Best Nett: Craig Foley (4) Cork 145
2nd Nett: Eoin O’Callaghan (2) Muskerry 146
Alf Kearey Memorial U- 25 Winner: Alan O’Connell (Muskerry)
Munster Strokeplay 2015 Draw
Paul McCarthy wins Munster Youths
Pictures courtesy Tralee Golf Club
Paul McCarthy made it two from two for Mallow Golf Club when he captured the Munster Youths Trophy today in Tralee Golf Club. He followed in the footsteps of his Fred Daly and Junior Foursomes team mate James Sugrue in capturing the prestigious title. The 20 year old was competing in the tournament for the final time and he was two shots behind Bray’s Alan Fahy an Dun Laoghaire’s Conor Ryan going in to the final round. A solid level par 70 was enough to move him clear of the field. It wasn’t plain sailing however on the testing links. McCarthy was three over after 10 but he added birdies at 12, 14 and 16 to rebuild his challenge and secure his winning total of 215 for the three rounds. Kinsale golfers Cathal Butler and Gary Ward both finished on 225, just outside the top ten. Youghal’s Conor Coyne was just outside the top twenty.
Irish Junior Foursomes (Round 1)
The strokeplay qualifiers for the Irish Junior Foursomes took place over the weekend with four Cork clubs hosting. The top two teams from each venue qualified for the next stage.
Qualifying Section @Charleville GC 3.4.15 :: Qualifiers – Charleville & Newcastle West
Qualifying Section @ Cobh 3.4.15 :: Qualifiers – Monkstown & Kinsale
Qualifying Section @ Fermoy GC 3.4.15 :: Qualifiers – East Cork & Mallow
Qualifying Section @ Macroom GC 6.4.15 :: Qualifiers – Bandon & Ring of Kerry
Qualifying Section @ Ballybunion GC 4.4.15 :: Qualifiers – Ballybunion & Dooks
Qualifying Section @ Ennis GC 4.4.15 :: Qualifiers – Shannon & Lahinch
Qualifying Section @ Clonmel GC 5.4.15 :: Qualifiers – Clonmel & Tipperary
Qualifying Section @ Gold Coast GC 6.4.15 :: Qualifiers – Tramore & Gold Coast
Qualifiers from each venue will play off against each other before the quarter-final draw is announced. Dates & venues to be decided by the Munster Branch GUI.
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