Fota beat Mahon in tight Fred Daly Match
By Niall O’Shea
The final second round match in the Fred Daly took place on Tuesday with Fota Island and Mahon playing in Cobh. Fota were missing Jack Howard who was competing in the Irish Boys Open in Thurles, but other than that they fielded a strong side. Fota had an advantage in terms of handicaps but Mahon put it up to Fota and every match went as far as the 16th at least. Fota’s Paul Twohig and Ronan O’Connell Continue reading
The second round of the Fred Daly took place at Fermoy and Cobh on Saturday with seven matches down for decision. Unfortunately Continue reading
Derek Delivers the Winning Clubs for the Tour Stars
By Niall O’Shea
Many golfers are known for an almost unhealthy obsession with equipment. From drivers to wedges and putters, from shafts to grips, golfers are always interested in the latest developments and technology, anything that will help their game. While the majority of spectators in Fota this week will have their eyes on the course, a few will spend some time on the range watching the golfers and their equipment. The tour trucks will be in Fota too, providing technical assistance, replacement equipment and minor or major adjustments for anyone of the 156 professional golfers needing a last minute fix. With a total of €2m on offer in Continue reading
East Cork through Pierce Purcell Finals
By Niall O’Shea
East Cork GC booked their place in the Pierce Purcell Munster Finals on Sunday with an impressive win over Bandon Golf Club. Monkstown was the venue for the area final and both side were hoping to advance after they both had overcome strong opposition in the area matches. Continue reading
O’Leary Partners Cronin to Mahon Scratch Cup Wins
By Niall O’Shea
Mahon Golf Club held their annual scratch cups weekend over Saturday and Sunday and there was a clean sweep for Mahon golfers. It’s always nice when one of your three-ball is going well, but it seldom happens that two of the three go on to win a scratch cup. Paul Cronin and Tony O’Leary have played together for many years and it looked for a while like Paul was in with a shout for the Intermediate title. Continue reading
East Cork beak Cobh hearts
By Niall O’Shea
East Cork broke Cobh hearts again last weekend as they progressed from the Pierce Purcell qualifiers at Mahon. On Saturday they accounted for hosts Mahon and on Sunday morning they beat Monkstown. On the other side of the draw Cobh beat Castlemartyr, Fermoy and Mallow to advance to the venue final. It was the same match up as the Bruen qualifier two weeks ago but Cobh started brightly and held the advantage through most of the afternoon. Continue reading
As the build up to the Irish Open continues, Cork’s Mardyke Arena have announced two golf seminars that will take place in June. On Tuesday 17th June the Arena will host a conference focused on fitness in golf, and a large number of amateurs, professionals and coaches are expected to attend. The seminar is being run by the newly formed Confederation of Golf in Ireland (CGI), the European Tour Performance Institute and the Mardyke Arena UCC. The CGI is a new body made up from the GUI, ILGU and the PGA. Junior Golf Ireland has been subsumed into the new umbrella body and their key objectives include increasing participation and driving elite performance in both amateur and professional codes. Continue reading
Niall Gorey went one better this week and took the winners spot in Castletroy. After a mixed start to the season the Kildare native took second place in Ballybunion last week and signalled a return to form. He posted two 71’s to finish two under par and five shots clear of the field. Muskerry’s Sean Barry took third spot and Cork’s John Hickey took the gross prize for the 2nd round. Continue reading
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