Derek Delivers the Winning Clubs for the Tour Stars

June 17, 2014 / niall@corkgolfnews.com / Leave a comment

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

May 25, 2014May 25, 2014 / niall@corkgolfnews.com / Leave a comment

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

May 23, 2014August 5, 2014 / niall@corkgolfnews.com / Leave a comment

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

May 22, 2014May 26, 2014 / niall@corkgolfnews.com / Leave a comment

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 →

Updated Order of Merit

May 4, 2014 / niall@corkgolfnews.com / Leave a comment

Right folks, the updated CGN Senior Scratch Order of Merit after the fifth event in Cork Golf Club this weekend

Top Ten

Senior Scratch Order of Merit after 5 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

(remember, it’s just a bit of fun – I don’t have a budget for prizes and not enough power for inter-pro places)

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Munster Strokeplay Scores after Rd 2

May 3, 2014May 10, 2014 / niall@corkgolfnews.com / Leave a comment

39 Golfers made the cut which fell at 155

143: Aaron Grant

144: James Fox, John Hickey

145: Jeff Hopkins, Eoghan Murphy

146: Daniel Holland, Richard Knightly, Barry Anderson

147: Pat Murray

148: Dave O Donovan, Mark Shanahan

149: Stephen Walsh, Gary O Flaherty, Brian Kelleher, Marc Nolan

150: Pat Lyons, Rowan Lester, Simon Bryan

151: James O Mahoney, Alan Thomas

152: Cathal Butler, Chris Carroll, Keith Crowley, Shane McGlynn

153: Ronan Twomey, Kieran Lynch, Stephen Healy

154: Niall Gorey, Ian O Flynn, Eanna Griffin, Darragh Coghlan, Emmet Leahy, Colum Kenny

155: Mark Collins, John Greene, Sean Barry, Shane Whooley, Evan Farrell, Ronan Mullarney

Timesheet for Sunday: Continue reading →

CGN Senior Scratch Cup Order of Merit

May 1, 2014 / niall@corkgolfnews.com / Leave a comment

Updated Order of Merit after 4 events:

Top Ten:

Rank	Player	Total
1	Gary O’Flaherty	105
2	Rory McNamara	80
3	John Hickey	65
4	Sean Barry	65
5	Alan Thomas	60
6	Mark Shanahan	55
7	Eanna Griffin	45
8	Keith Crowley	45
9	Dave O’Donovan	35
10	Ian O’Flynn	30

Full Listing:

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Thomas wins in Douglas Senior Scratch Cup

May 1, 2014 / niall@corkgolfnews.com / Leave a comment

Thomas wins in Douglas

(Pic coutresy Douglas Pro Shop @douglasProShop)

By Niall O’Shea

Dungarvan’s Alan Thomas put two very impressive rounds together to win the Douglas Senior Scratch Cup on Sunday. Thomas finished at 11 under, a record score at the event. The course was in great condition and the benign conditions on Sunday set the stage for some low scoring. There was a full timesheet for the popular event and the competition was again sponsored by Kieran Canty Financial Services. Continue reading →