Mahon Golf Club won the Harbour Shield last week after a hard fought win over East Cork. Monkstown was the venue for the final, with only two teams remaining from the summer long junior golf competition that saw ten clubs compete over three months. Monkstown was in great condition on Sunday and although it was breezy it stayed dry for the afternoon. This is Mahon’s second time to win the competition, having won the inaugural in 2009. The competition has grown from the initial five clubs taking part, and there are now three inter-club junior golf competitions available to Cork clubs. Continue reading
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
No Cork Success on PGA Scene
There was no joy for Cork’s PGA professionals in Adare Manor GC last week as the tour drew to a close. The 104th Irish PGA Championship took place over five days last week with Wednesday’s pro-am setting the tone for the week. The course in the tight parkland was in great condition for the PGA’s showpiece event, although the weather played a part with weather delays having an impact on the competition. Continue reading
Turner and McNamara Taste Success
Niall Turner continued his good run of form when he sailed through the European Tour first qualifying stage in France last week. Turner was in action in Hardelot in north eastern France, a venue where he has played well in the past. He carded a 273 total (-11) for his four rounds to finish in third place just 3 shots off the lead. Turner recorded his first win in Asia back in July and he has been in fine form since. Continue reading
Irish Schools Championships Fixtures
Well after a weekend of exciting matchplay in the Ryder Cup, the stars of the future will be on show over the next two weeks in Fermoy and Muskerry.
Irish Schools Junior Championship, Muskerry Golf Club, Thurs 2nd October:
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
Finn wins Munster Veterans
Photo: left to right Eammon O’Connell Captain Mallow Golf Club, G A Finn (Cork) WINNER, Liam Harkin Hon Match Sec GUI Munster Branch
Tony Finn (Cork) followed on from his first round score score to maintain the lead and win the Championship, three shots ahead of Mervyn Eager (Lucan) who carded a 73 today. John Carroll (Bandon) came in third. Continue reading
Muskerry March on to win Barton Shield
Muskerry Golf Club bridged a 61 year gap yesterday when they won the AIG Barton Shield. There hasn’t been a Cork winner for over 20 years, so it is a huge achievement for the players to go all the way and win the prestigious national title. Huge numbers turned out at the club last night as the victorious team returned home with the trophy. 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
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