Muskerry’s Ronan Twomey won the first major competition of the year when he scooped the TopGolfer Senior Scratch Cup at Fota Island on Sunday. The full timesheet featured almost 120 gofers as they all took to the famous Irish Open Deerpark course. The course was in great condition although it was a bitterly cold morning. The scoring was going to be tough for the high class field. The championship tees were in play and the greens offered up some very tricky pins. No golfer managed to break par or even match it, and only two golfers posted a one over 73. Continue reading
Senior Scratch Cup
2014 Order of Merit Final Standings
After 11 Senior Scratch Cups in Cork, running from March through to October, here’s the top ten in the Cork Golf News Order of Merit:
Connolly wins in East Cork
East Cork held their annual Senior Scratch Cup on Saturday and the winner was David Connolly from the home club. The popular winner went around in level par 69 to win the title by a single stroke. The winner started poorly and turned on three over, but birdies on 10, 11, 16 and 17 put him back in the hunt. An all-important par putt on the last was enough to give Connolly a one shot lead and the title. David is also the course record holder in East Cork having shot a seven under par 62 back in 2007. Kinsale’s Cathal Butler was second with a 70 and Cork’s Sean McSweeney also shot 70 for third place. Doneraile’s John Hickey was fourth with a 72. Continue reading
Shanahan Retains Title in Castlemartyr
Mark Shanahan retained his Castlemartyr Senior Scratch Cup title last weekend when he shot a winning seven under par around the inland links course. The event was celebrating its fifth staging and Shanahan is making the event his own as it was his third time winning the end of season event. Many consider Shanahan unlucky to miss out on selection for the Munster team but the end of season win will mark an end to a good season. He won the opening scratch cup of the year in Fota in March. The 6,790 yard blue course in Castlemartyr was in great condition and the fair set up allowed Munster’s top golfers to go for it with six golfers shooting in the 60’s. Oakley continued their strong association with amateur golf in Cork with an array of top quality prizes on offer. Continue reading
Seniors out in force in Castlemartyr
The Munster Seniors were in Castlymartyr on Monday and for the second time this year, over 200 golfers turned up to play in the competition. The course was in excellent condition having hosted several major competitions over the past two weeks and of course the upcoming senior scratch cup on Sunday.
Forde Wins Monkstown Senior Scratch Cup
Mark Forde won the Monkstown Senior Scratch Cup in style on Saturday last, the Cork Golf Club member carded a three under par 67 as he won the competition by one shot. It was a 1-2 for Cork as John Hickey was second with a two under par 68. Continue reading
Derek Delivers the Winning Clubs for the Tour Stars
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
Gorey wins in Castletroy, Updated GUI Order of Merit
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
CGN Senior Scratch Cup Order of Merit
| Senior Scratch Cup Order of Merit after 6 Events | ||
| Rank | Player | Total |
| 1 | Gary O’Flaherty | 150 |
| 2 | John Hickey | 90 |
| 3 | Barry Anderson | 80 |
| 4 | Rory McNamara | 80 |
| 5 | Keith Crowley | 70 |
| 6 | Sean Barry | 70 |
| 7 | Alan Thomas | 65 |
| 8 | Mark Shanahan | 65 |
| 9 | Eanna Griffin | 50 |
| 10 | Dave O’Donovan | 45 |
| 11 | Alan Moriarty | 40 |
| 12 | Ian O’Flynn | 35 |
| 13 | Pat Murray | 35 |
| 14 | Richard Knightley | 35 |
| 15 | John O’Brien | 30 |
| 16 | Kieran McCarthy | 30 |
| 17 | Niall Gorey | 30 |
| 18 | Ray O’Sullivan | 30 |
| 19 | Jeff Hopkins | 25 |
| 20 | Nick Moore | 25 |
| 21 | Brian Kelleher | 20 |
| 22 | Conor Riordan | 20 |
| 23 | Donie O’Donovan | 20 |
| 24 | Mark Collins | 20 |
| 25 | Pat Power | 20 |
| 26 | Seamus Cronin | 20 |
| 27 | Ronan Twomey | 15 |
| 28 | Shane Whooley | 15 |
| 29 | Cathal Butler | 10 |
| 30 | Christopher Murphy | 10 |
| 31 | Eoin Murphy | 10 |
| 32 | Greg O’Mahony | 10 |
| 33 | Pat Lyons | 10 |
| 34 | Ciaran McKenna | 5 |
| 35 | Cillian Moloney | 5 |
| 36 | Davey Barry | 5 |
| 37 | Derek Byrne | 5 |
| 38 | Gavin Young | 5 |
| 39 | John Reynolds | 5 |
| 40 | Padraig Turner | 5 |
| 41 | Paul McCarthy | 5 |
| 42 | Paul Tobin | 5 |
O’Flaherty wins in Ballybunion
O’Flaherty wins in Ballybunion
By Niall O’Shea
Cork’s Gary O’Flaherty won the Ballybunion Senior Scratch Cup on Saturday, beating a strong field in windy conditions at the famous Kerry course. O’Flaherty has been in fine form over the past three months, he recorded top three finishes in Cork, Lee Valley, Muskerry and Douglas but the win had eluded him until last weekend. Continue reading
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