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

Woodroofe leads after R1, EMC Lee Valley SSC

Colin WoodroofeColin Woodroofe leads the EMC Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup after the first round.  The Blainroe member shot a three under par 69 in near perfect conditions at Lee Valley.  Woodroofe was one over after two holes, he bogeyed the short par four first hole.  He bounced back however with a birdie on the third.  Back to back birdies on the 7th and 8th also helped him to top the leaderboard after 18.

Cillian Moloney (Fota Island) is in second place on 70, along with Tiarnan McLarnon and Andrew McCormack.  the only others to break par were Colm Campbell and Jack Pierce.  Mallow pair Ian Spillane and James Sugrue are among four players on 72 while Greg O’Mahony, John Hickey and Robin Dawson are among those on one over.

Holder Dave O’Donovan is back in the field on 77, he’s tied for 30th place eight shots off the lead

Pictures from today’s action in Lee Valley

  1. Colin Woodroofe 69
  2. Cillian Moloney 70
  3. Tiarnan McLarnan 70
  4. Andrew McCormack 70
  5. Jack Pierce 71
  6. Colm Campbell 71
  7. James Sugrue 72
  8. Darragh Coughlan 72
  9. Alan Thomas 72
  10. Ian Spillane 72
  11. Greg O’Mahony 73
  12. Robin Dawson 73
  13. John Hickey 73
  14. Jamie Fletcher 73
  15. Daniel Hallissey 73

EMC Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup 2016