Monkstown’s Cian McNamara shot an impressive 68 in Adare on Monday to win the Munster PGA winter series event. This was just the second event to take place in the series, no less than three scheduled events were cancelled due to the weather before Christmas. McNamara had a strong finish to the season in 2015 and he’s started 2016 in sparkling form. Although he dropped a shot early on thanks to a three putt on the 4th, he regained a stroke on the index one 5th hole. He went on to birdie the 8th, 10th, 15th and 16th to sign for a four under par 68. The Limerick native has been working hard over the winter season, along with coach Eddie Doyle, he’s also been working with Peter O’Keeffe’s TPI Golf Fitness based Continue reading
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Handicap Rules set to change for Club Golfers
Although summer rules seem like a distance away, March 2016 will mark the first change to upward handicap adjustments in over a decade. New rules will limit handicap increases to a maximum of one shot per year. The term handicap-builder or bandit has been widely used in golf. Sometimes it’s meant in jest but other times Continue reading
Putting Clinics from Wayne O’Callaghan
PGA Professional Wayne O’Callaghan is giving golfers plenty of options when it comes to preparing for the new season. While many courses are still closed, the range at Fernhill and Wayne’s indoor performance studio are both open for business. Wayne is running an innovative putting clinic next month where a maximum of four students will be taken through their paces on the green. 
Wayne explained how he’s planning to run the clinics: “First of all the clinic involves putter fitting, checking if the the length and loft of the putter suits a student – using the academy’s quinticballroll software. It will also cover green reading which covers the grain on greens, moisture and how they can affect break and pace. A number of training aids will be used to tighten up the length and stroke path. Finally drills on getting long putts closer to the hole on a regular basis and short putting drills and data on tour pros shared.” Details of the dates and times of all the classes are available from Continue reading
Solid Start for O’Driscoll’s 2016 Campaign
Tommy O’Driscoll got his season off to a good start with a top five finish in the Copa Andalucia in Guadalmina Golf Club in Marbella. O’Driscoll signed for a 67 in his final round and was one of only four golfers to break 70. He made the 36 hole halfway point comfortably after two consecutive 71’s, in fact he was only one shot off the lead at the halfway point. A 77 in the third round damaged his chances of a win, but the Paris based amateur recovered today with a five under par round. The former Ulster Boys champion was four under after nine and added two birdies on the 10th and 13th. He gave a shot back on the par five 16th however, but steadied again with pars on the two closing holes to leave finish on 67, and -2 for the tournament.
Tommy O’Driscoll pictured with his brother Eamonn after the final round of the Copa Andalucia
O’Driscoll credited his brother Eamonn for his successful round, Eamonn had missed the 54 hole cut and caddied for his brother in the final round. Eamonn’s reading of the greens helped Thomas on his way to the six Continue reading
Busy Season Ahead for Niall Turner
Niall Turner
Golfer Niall Turner is a busy man, but he still manages to get in the important things done. Niall and his fiancée Rachel are just finished in Keane’s after purchasing an engagement ring. After that it’s more wedding plans but it all needs to be done now as in two weeks’ time the Ballincollig native will start his 2016 Asian Tour campaign. And this year Turner is full of confidence after a great finish to his 2105 season. Niall Turner is Cork’s only full time touring professional and he’s embarking on his sixth season in Asia. The talented amateur turned pro in 2008 after representing Muskerry, Munster and Ireland at all levels. After spending three years on mini-tours in North America, he Continue reading
Castlehaven’s O’Driscoll heading for Alps Tour
Castlehaven born teenager Tommy O’Driscoll is on the verge of turning professional after he secured a full card on the Alps tour in France recently. It has been a case of steady progression for the 19 year old golfer with strong West Cork links. In his first visit to the Alps Tour Q school he finished inside the top 100. Last year he was 65th and two weeks ago he finished in 18th place to earn a full tour card on Continue reading
Vacancy: Charleville GC – PGA Club Professional
With Jamie O’Sullivan and Frank Holley moving on in the near future, Charleville Golf Club are looking for a PGA Club Professional. Details of the role and how to apply are listed below.
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic PGA Club Professional who will work closely with our management team and has the experience and determination to drive business in line with the club’s aspirations and objectives.
It’s been a busy year…
2015 Review of the Year – Part 4
October
With most of the inter-club competitions complete, the attention
The prize winners at the Oakley Open Singles Series Final at Lee Valley Golf Club. Monday 21st September 2015 Picture: Niall O’Shea
reverted to opens and singles competitions. Lee Valley held the final of their Oakley Open Singles qualifier which had been running during the summer months. Ger Halligan was the winner, and he won a trip to the Portuguese Masters courtesy of Oakley’s Kieran O’Connor. Stryker won the Corporate Challenge final in Fota Island. The popular competition saw a large number of companies take part in the qualifiers with Cork Airport PJ Hegarty, Stryker and Vistakon all making it to the series final. Stryker came out on top of the four finalists with a grand total of 162 points, and they won a society outing in Fota Island including dinner for 20 people. Castlemartyr held their annual corporate day, and the winners were Leo Spratt, Peter Manning, Bernard Rohan and C Continue reading
2015 Review of the Year – Part 3
July
There were four Cork golfers in action in the Inter-Provincials which took place in Donegal’s Rossapenna. Gary O’Flaherty, John Hickey, Dave O’Donovan and Ian O’Rourke all played their part in a sprited defence of the title they won in 2014. Munster started well in the first two days with wins over Connacht and Ulster, but they lost out in a winner takes all match with Leinster.
Philip Quinn (Douglas)
Philip Quinn (Douglas) had two dramatic finishing holes in the qualifier final of the AIG Junior Cup. Douglas were looking like losing to Mahon but the experienced 5 handicapper won the 17th and 18th in Cork GC to overturn a deficit and secure the third and Continue reading
