Paul McCarthy (Mallow Golf Club)
Paul McCarthy from Mallow shot a one under par 71 to complete the 36 hole qualifier in 7th place at the South of Ireland in Lahinch. The Munster Youths champion opened with a bogey but closed with the last of his three birdies to sign for a Continue reading
Cork’s interest in the South of Ireland Championship could be dramatically reduced tomorrow after a tough day of scoring for much of the field. Mallow’s Paul McCarthy is the low Cork player, he shot a round of two over par for a share of 23rd place. Cork’s Gary O’Flaherty is the only other Cork player inside the matchplay cut mark of 64, he’s +4 in 53rd place.
The CSS of 76 was a good indication of the difficulties faced by golfers on the famous Lahinch links during the opening day of play. Several golfers recorded scores in the mid and high 80’s with two scores in the 90’s returned.
The second strokeplay round takes place tomorrow, with the top 64 going on to the matchplay stage.
It was day two of the Boys Interprovincials at Athlone today and there were mixed results for Munster. The Under 14 competition finished up this afternoon, and there Continue reading
The Boys Interprovincials got underway today in Athlone Golf Club but unfortunately there was little in the way of good news for Munster’s golfers. The Under 14 and Under 18 teams were in action in the opening day of Continue reading
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Kinsale’s Cathal Butler carded a one under par 71 in the final round of the Munster Boy;s Open Championship at Mallow Golf Club. Although tied for second place, five behind winner William Small, Butler’s official finishing place was 4th on the countback. After bogey on the tricky par three 16th, he birdied the 17th to go back into the red. On a day when only four players bettered par, Butler’s 71 saw him jump from 10th place to fourth. Conor Roche from the home club Continue reading
The long wait is over and the names of th seven strong Munster Boys Inter-Provincial team has been announced.
As expected Kinsale feature strongly with Cathal Butler, John Murphy and Mark Healy all getting the call-up. Anyone from Kinsale could have argued for one or even two more inclusions but the selectors went with the three. Monkstown’s Sean Desmond is the fourth Cork member of the team that will take part in the Inter-Provincial Championships next week in Athlone Golf Club.
Kinsale’s Mark Healy
Munster Boy’s Inter-Provincial Team
Cathal Butler (Kinsale)
John Murphy (Kinsale)
Mark Healy (Kinsale)
Sean Desmond (Monkstown)
Luke Cummins (West Waterford)
John Molyneaux (Ballybunion)
Joseph O’Neill (Tralee)
Team Captain – Joe Rouine (Adare Manor)
Team Manager – Michael Coote (Tralee)
Provincial Coach – Fred Twomey
Sean Desmond (Monkstown Golf Club) pictured in action in the AIG Senior Cup at Fota Island Golf Club.
Picture: Niall O’Shea
Yet again Cork golfers have been pipped at the post while looking for the next big win of the season.
The Munster Boys Under 16 Amateur Open took place at Clonmel Golf Club today and Mallow’s Ed Walsh was Continue reading
Monkstown booked their place in Dungarvan for the AIG Senior Cup Munster finals after a thrilling win over hosts Fota Island. Continue reading
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