Month: August 2015

Ward top qualifier at Kerry Boys

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Ward in action for Kinsale recently

Ward in action for Kinsale recently

Kinsale’s Gary Ward shook off the disappointment of the weekend and recorded the best 36 hole score at the qusalifying stage of the the Kerry Boys at Ballybunion.  Ward finished the 36 holes on +1 and he’ll face David O’Donoghue in the matchplay tomorrow.  Ward was joined in the top 16 by John Murphy, but holder
Cathal Butler was unable to defend his title due to injury.  Monkstown’s Shane Livesey and Sean Desmond are hitting form at the right time two.  They both qualified for the matchplay and they will more than likely feature on the Monkstown teamsheet on Saturday when they play in the Senior Cup Munster semi-final.  The other Cork golfers to qualify are Barry O’Sullivan Geany (Douglas), Conor Continue reading →

Five Cork Clubs to battle for Three Pennants

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Muskerry's Hallissey & Whooley walking the walk in Muskerry

Muskerry’s Hallissey & Whooley walking the walk in Muskerry

There are no fewer than five Cork clubs in action this weekend for the final three Cups & Shields events.  Dungarvan Golf Club will be the centre of attention this weekend when three Munster Pennants will be awarded.  11 clubs from all over the province will compete, with Ballybunion in action twice.  Staff and members in Dungarvan GC have been putting in great efforts to present their course in the best possible shape for the showpiece event and golfers and spectators can look forward to a great weekend of action.

Muskerry, holders of the AIG Barton Shield Continue reading →

McNamara Shoots Course Record to Win Cork Pro-Am

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Fergal Deasy, Captain Cork Golf Club presenting first prize to Cian McNamara (Monkstown GC) at the Cork Pro-Am. Monday 10th August 2015. Picture: Niall O'Shea l Cork Golf News

Fergal Deasy, Captain Cork Golf Club presenting first prize to Cian McNamara (Monkstown GC) at the Cork Pro-Am. Monday 10th August 2015.
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Monkstown’s Cian McNamara shot a course record 66 this afternoon to win the Cork Pro-Am at Cork Golf Club.  McNamara joins a long list of famous winners of the Pro-Am but he also holds the honour of shooting the lowest competitive score at the famous Little Island Course.

McNamara got off to a flier and the Limerick man was four under through six holes Continue reading →

O’Sullivan leads Mallow to Fred Daly Win

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13 year old Daniel O’Sullivan was the hero for Mallow as his win on the 18th sealed a 4-3 win for Mallow against Kinsale in the Fred Daly Trophy final.  The final was a titanic affair with one match going to the 21st and another going to the 20th.  Kinsale got early wins from James Bohan and Mark Healy and Mallow got an early point from Eoin Ahern.

Galleries: Semi-Finals    Final    Presentation & Team Pictures

Gary Ward’s match was finally settled on the 20th, when he beat Mallow’s Ed Walsh with a birdie.   Eoin Ahern added appoint for Mallow to make the score 3-2.  Conor Roche and John Murphy had a Continue reading →

Dooks win first Mixed Foursomes Pennant

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Dooks Golf Club bridged a century long gap when they captured the Irish Mixed Foursomes Munster title on their home course.  The hosts played well in testing conditions in the afternoon final against Castletroy, one which featured heavy rain and strong winds on the historic links course.

Galleries:  Semi-Finals     Final     Presentation

Dooks put points on the board thanks to win from Karl Falvey & Eileen Breen and  Pat Griffin & Joan Harmon.  Castletroy won a point Continue reading →