St Colman’s win Schools Junior Championship

2016 Irish Schools Junior Championship at Athlone Golf Club

St Colman’s Irish Schools Junior Champions.Picture by Pat Cashman

St Colman’s Fermoy put their name on the golfing map yesterday when they won the Irish Schools Junior Championships in Athlone.  St Colman’s won the title with two shot margin over the other three finalists and they took home the coveted green pennant.

Cashman Photography Gallery – Irish Schools Junior Championships Final

It was Colman’s first time to win the title.  More details to follow.

Mallow and Kinsale on track in Fred Daly Trophy

Munster champions Mallow had an impressive 4-1 win over Mahon in their first round match which was played at Monkstown on Sunday.  They will go on to face Youghal in the second round.

Munster finalists Kinsale had a busy weekend.  They were in Muskerry on Friday and they beat Douglas 4-1.  They were back in Muskerry on Continue reading

Higgins retains Morgan O’Donovan Perpetual Trophy

David Higgins pictures with Stephen Hayes

David Higgins pictures with Stephen Hayes

Congrats to David Higgins who won the Morgan O’Donovan Perpetual Trophy in Monkstown today.  The Waterville golfer shot an amazing 62 to win the title by 6 shots.  David Ryan was second and Cian McNamara took third place.

Monkstown was in great condition today, with the greens in particular Continue reading

Campbell wins EMC Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup

Final Round, EMC Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup 2016Warrenpoint’s Colm Campbell carded his third consecutive 71 to win the EMC Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup this afternoon.  Campbell was the only player to have three scores in the red and his form will no doubt be a boost to his season ahead.  Andrew McCormack was second, two shots adrift (215) and Robin Dawson was third on 217.  Mallow’s Ian Spillane was the best of the local talent, he took 4th place with the Continue reading

Campbell & McCormack lead in Lee Valley

EMC Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup 2016Colm Campbell shot a second consecutive one under par 71 to jump from 6th to 1st after the second round of the EMC Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup.  Campbell was two over after 10 holes this afternoon but an eagle 3 on the 11th hole brought him back into the fray, and a birdie on the 15th saw him move into the red figures.  Andrew McCormack is tied for the lead on two under, he added a level par 72 to his 70 from this morning to stay in pole position.

Gallery: EMC Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup 2016 Day 1

Morning leader Colin Woodroofe had a Continue reading