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:
John Hickey
CGN Senior Scratch Cup Order of Merit
Senior Scratch Cup Order of Merit after 7 Events*
| Senior Scratch Cup Order of Merit after 7 Events | ||
| Rank | Player | Total |
| 1 | Gary O’Flaherty | 150 |
| 2 | John Hickey | 90 |
| 3 | Keith Crowley | 70 |
| 4 | Sean Barry | 70 |
| 5 | Alan Thomas | 65 |
| 6 | Mark Shanahan | 65 |
| 7 | Eanna Griffin | 50 |
| 8 | Dave O’Donovan | 45 |
| 9 | Alan Moriarty | 40 |
| 10 | Darren O’Donoghue | 40 |
| 11 | Ian O’Flynn | 35 |
| 12 | Pat Murray | 35 |
| 13 | John O’Brien | 30 |
| 14 | Kieran McCarthy | 30 |
| 15 | Niall Gorey | 30 |
| 16 | Ray O’Sullivan | 30 |
| 17 | Kenny McGarry | 30 |
| 18 | Nick Moore | 25 |
| 19 | Brian Kelleher | 20 |
| 20 | Conor Riordan | 20 |
| 21 | Donie O’Donovan | 20 |
| 22 | Mark Collins | 20 |
| 23 | Pat Power | 20 |
| 24 | Seamus Cronin | 20 |
| 25 | Ronan Twomey | 15 |
| 26 | Shane Whooley | 15 |
| 27 | Cathal Butler | 10 |
| 28 | Christopher Murphy | 10 |
| 29 | Eoin Murphy | 10 |
| 30 | Greg O’Mahony | 10 |
| 31 | Pat Lyons | 10 |
| 32 | Ciaran McKenna | 5 |
| 33 | Cillian Moloney | 5 |
| 34 | Davey Barry | 5 |
| 35 | Derek Byrne | 5 |
| 36 | Gavin Young | 5 |
| 37 | John Reynolds | 5 |
| 38 | Padraig Turner | 5 |
| 39 | Paul McCarthy | 5 |
| 40 | Paul Tobin | 5 |
*Slight change to the listing, current listing only includes Cork golfers or golfers who have scored in 2 or more events.
Hickey Helps in Munster Win
Munster won the senior inter-provincial title last week and two debutants were key to Munster’s success. Robin Dawson from Waterford made the successful transition from the boys team to the senior team, while Cork’s John Hickey came in with three wins and a half in his five matches.
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
Updated Order of Merit
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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