Another year on and Cork’s Gary O’Flaherty remains the most consistent golfer on the senior scratch cup Continue reading
Mark Shanahan
2015 Senior Scratch Cup Order of Merit
Cork Golf News SSC Order of Merit 2015 (after 5 events) Continue reading
Top 4 Finish for Shanahan
Mark Shanahan pictured after winning the Castlemartyr Senior Scratch Cup last September.
Picture: Niall O’Shea
Castlemartyr’s Mark Shanahan finished tied 4th in the rain affected East of Ireland Championship. Shanahan was in touch of the lead after the first and second rounds and a final round 73 saw him finish 4th but seven shots behind the winner. The event took place in Baltry and while they got through Saturday and Sunday, only 18 of the 36 holes scheduled for Monday took place. The decision to cancel the final 18 holes marks the first occasion in the 75 year history that the title was awarded after 54 holes. Stuart Grehan (Tullamore) was the runaway leader from the very start with an opening 67 followed by a 68. Although he shot 76 in his final round he still had a five shot margin of victory over the field.
Cork Scores:
4th: Mark Shanahan (+3),
28th: Paul McCarthy (+11),
34th: John Hickey (+12),
47th: Niall Gorey (+14)
MC Gary O’Flaherty, Conor Coyne, Greg O’Mahony
Carter wins in Cork, Munster Strokeplay Championship 2015
Shaun Carter (The Royal Dublin) pictured after winning the Munster Strokeplay Championship in Cork Golf Club, with a two under par total of 140.
Picture: Niall O’Shea
Shaun Carter from The Royal Dublin won the Munster Strokeplay with a four under par total 140 for the weather affected 36 hole Championship. Rosslare’s Paul Murphy and Castlemartyr’s Mark Shanahan both recorded second round 68’s to take second and third place respectively on two under par 142. Continue reading
Conor Coyne wins Muskerry Senior Scratch Cup
Muskerry Senior Scratch Cup
Sponsored by Shane Sadler
Winner: Conor Coyne (Youghal) 145
Runner Up: Gary O’Flaherty (Cork) 146
3rd: John Hickey (Cork) 147
4th: Ian Spillane (Mallow) 147
5th: Greg O’Mahony (Fota) 148
6th: John O’Brien (Castlemartyr) 149
Best Gross 1st 18: Mark Shanahan (Castlemartyr) 72
Best Gross 2nd 18: Dan Hartnett (Muskerry) 72
Best Nett: Craig Foley (4) Cork 145
2nd Nett: Eoin O’Callaghan (2) Muskerry 146
Alf Kearey Memorial U- 25 Winner: Alan O’Connell (Muskerry)
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:
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
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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West of Ireland 2014
There were a large number of Cork entries into the West of Ireland Championship at Co Sligo this week, although only five golfers qualified from the strokeplay stage. Unfortunately none of the qualifiers made it past the first round, ending Cork interest. Lee Valley winner Rory McNamara also made an early exit.
Strokeplay Scores (Q):
144 John Hickey (74,70)
144 Mark Shanahan (69, 75)
146 Eoghan Murphy (74, 72)
147 Kieran McCarthy (72, 75)
148 Keith Crowley (76, 72)
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