Month: May 2016

Cork Golfers in action in Irish Ladies Close at Lahinch

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ILGU AIG Senior Cup Munster Final, Douglas Golf Club, Sunday 8th May 2015

Rachel Thompson

Play got underway early this morning at Lahinch at the Irish Ladies Close Championship.  there are eight Cork golfers in action in the field of just over 60 golfers.  Cork’s Rachel Thompson and Paula Walsh (Doneraile) are representing the Senior Cup winners from last weekend and Sara Byrne is representing semi-finalists Douglas.  Killarney duo Mariead Martin (Kanturk) and Valerie Clancy (Mitchelstown) are also in action.

After today’s two rounds, the top 32 golfers will advance to the matchplay stage.  Lahinch Golf Course is one of Ireland’s top links courses and has hosted a number of high-level championship events in the past. The Irish Ladies’ Close Championship was held there in 2007 when Carlow’s Karen Delaney was crowned champion. Lahinch is host to the annual Ladies Lahinch Scratch Cup and Men’s South of Ireland Championship.  Competitors play 36 holes stroke play on the first day with 32 players qualifying for Continue reading →

Charleville CBS win North Cork Schools

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North Cork SchoolsThe North Cork Schools’ Championship that took place in Mallow Golf Club yesterday. This years winners were Charleville CBS who won by two shots from Davis College, Mallow on a gross score of 236.  The format was a four man team with the best three gross scores to count.  The best nett individual prize was won by Greg Barrett (Davis College) with 69 nett off four handicap.  This was also the best gross score on the day.  The Charleville team consisted of Johnathan O’Brien, Cathal O’Carroll, Santiago JuanQuera and Jordan Boles and were managed by Niall Corcoran.  The event was organised by Eoghan Long.

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Father & Son Foursomes at Castle Golf Club

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2016 All Ireland Father & Son

At a reception to announce the 2016 CPL Resources All Ireland Father & Son Foursomes  Paul Carroll (CPL Resources / sponsors), Michael and Stephen Finlan (2015 Winners) and Paul Williams (Captain, Castle Golf Club). Picture by Pat Cashman

Castle Golf Club is delighted to announce that for the third year running Cpl Resources are the proud sponsors of the All Ireland Father & Son Foursomes competition which will be held at the club in July.  Paul Carroll of CPL said that “this is one of those great tournaments in Ireland that builds and nourishes future talent, relationships and values which is also core to our business”
Qualifying will take place on an 18-holes strokes format on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July. The Cost of entry is €70 per pair.  It is the 56th year of the event and it is expected that this year’s event will once again attract over 500 hopefuls on the two qualifying days, representing over 100 different clubs who will all experience the renowned Castle welcome. 64 pairs will qualify for the match-play stages of the event, which will run from Monday 6th July until the Final on Sunday 10th July.
For more information and for updates throughout the week of the tournament please visit the club website at http://www.castlegc.ie  or by calling Castle Golf Club on (01) 4904207.

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Pro-Am Final for Fernhill and Fota Island

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Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Ð Pro-Am Qualifying Competition

Pauline J McKechnie & Anthony O’Connell (Fota Island GC) taking part in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Pro-Am Qualifying Competition at Dooks, Picture: Golffile | Thos Caffrey

Two Cork clubs will be represented at the K Club today for the final of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Club Challenge.  Both Fernhill and Fota Island will play in a fourball qualifier that will see the winning team qualify to play in the Irish Open Pro-Am next week.  Pauline J McKechnie and Anthony O’Connell will represent Fota Island while Cathy McGuinness and Tony O’Donovan will head out in Fernhill colours.  Killarney and Tipperary were the other successful qualifiers from the competition which was held in Dooks Golf Club two weeks ago.

22 teams from golf clubs across Ireland will do battle this today on the Smurfit Course at The K Club in the final of this year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Club Challenge – with a chance to play alongside international golf superstars and world famous celebrities in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Pro–Am at stake.

The qualifying events took place at five of Ireland’s top golf courses, including Powerscourt GC in County Wicklow, Hollystown GC in Dublin, Rockmount GC in Belfast, Dooks GC in County Kerry and Galway Bay Golf Club, all of whom donated their excellent facilities in support of this year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Ð Pro-Am Qualifying Competition

Cathy McGuinness and Tony O’Donovan (Fernhill GC) taking part in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Pro-Am Qualifying Competition at Dooks, Picture: Golffile | Thos Caffrey

The theme for this year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, hosted by the Rory Foundation at The K Club (May 19-22) is ‘History in the Making’ and that will certainly be the case when, for the first time ever, one lucky club team lines up to play alongside a top golfer in the prestigious Pro-Am competition.  This initiative is part of Europe’s Race to Dubai Champion Rory McIlroy’s five-point plan to drum up support for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open from Ireland’s 420 golf clubs, as well as helping to further develop the game of golf in Ireland. For more information on the 2016 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation or to purchase tickets http://www.dubaidutyfreeirishopen.com.

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Solid finishes for Cork Golfers – Flogas Irish Amateur Open

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2016 Flogas Irish Amateur Open Championship

Winner Colm Campbell (Warrenpoint) pictured with the 2016 Flogas Irish Amateur Open Championship trophy after his victory at The Royal Dublin Golf Club today (08/05/2016). Picture by Pat Cashman

Colm Campbell Jnr won the Flogas Irish Amateur Open at Royal Dublin,  proving again that a win in Lee Valley can lead to bigger and better things.  While Campbell was working to retain his overnight lead, four Cork golfers were also in action for the final round.

James Sugrue finished best of the four Cork golfers in action in the final round today.  Sugrue had a colourful journey around Royal Dublin with plenty of birdies and bogies, but he signed for a level par 70 and a share of 13th place.  Most importantly Sugrue had four consecutive rounds under the CSS and that will improve his current handicap of +2. Mark Shanahan closed with a 74, that gave him a +1 total and a share of 31st place while Cathal Butler had a 73 to finish one shot behind Shanahan in Continue reading →

Sugrue jumps into Top Ten at Flogas Irish Open

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James Sugrue 2016James Sugrue recovered from an early double bogey to post a two under par 70, and jump into the top ten at the Flogas Irish Amateur Open.  Sugrue had a 5 on the par three fourth hole, but bounced back with quick two birdies.  More birdies on the back nine saw him move under par and he signed for a 70.  The Mallow teenager is the best placed Cork golfer in action in Royal Dublin, he now on -3.  Mark Shanahan finished with a one under par 71 to move inside the top 20.  It could have been much better only for a double bogey on the 17th and he’s now on -1 for the tournament.

Cathal Bulter continued his consistent form, a level par 72 saw him finish tied for 28th place, slightly better where he say yesterday.  Ian O’Rourke also shot a level par round to make the cut which fell at +5.  Cork’s John Hickey had a tougher day, he signed for a disappointing 80 that saw his drop out of contention for a place in the top 50.

Colm Campbell remains on top of the leaderboard, he’s two shots clear of the field on -14 after 54 holes.  The final round takes place tomorrow.

Flogas Irish Amateur Open Live Scoring

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