Three Cork clubs came through the Munster Country Clubs first round last weekend,Doneraile, Glengarriff and Lisselan will join Dunmore in the the second round: Continue reading
Author: niall@corkgolfnews.com
Jimmy Bruen Shield (Round 1)
It might still be April but the first round of the Jimmy Bruen took place in Blarney & East Cork on Saturday: Continue reading
Irish Junior Foursomes (Round 2)
Results from the second round of the Irish Junior Foursomes (Munster) which took place over the past two weeks Continue reading
Davey’s Delight in Lee Valley
- A smiling David O’Donovan pictured with the Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup after winning the Mardyke Arena sponsored tournament.
Picture: Niall O’Shea
Dave O’Donovan held his overnight lead to claim victory in the Mardyke Arena Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup this afternoon. The win puts O’Donovan into the crosshairs for Munster selection , especially given that Phil Cooney and Fred Twomey were both in attendance to watch over the field.
O’Donovan held a three shot lead but there were six golfers within six strokes and the job was by no means complete. Robin Dawson lead the early pace, posting a five under par 67. He was one of only four players to break par over the weekend but it did bring him up to 6th place from his overnight placing back in the field. O’Donovan’s playing partners were three off the lead but neither could overhaul the deficit. Continue reading
Lee Valley SSC Final Results
Click for details> Continue reading
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
Cork Golf News 