Munster Seniors

Jason Law claims 3rd Munster Title

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Jason Law (Fota Island)

Fota Island’s Jason Law put two great rounds together in Bandon last week to win the Munster Senior Championship.  Law had a three-shot margin of victory over the field and he was the only player in the field to go under par.  An opening 72 (+1) had him in the lead going into the second round, one shot ahead of Bandon’s Dave McCarthy.

On the second day, The Island’s Eoin O’Sullivan posted an early level-par round to hold the clubhouse lead. There was a long wait for Law to finish his round as he was in the second-last group, and when the cards were checked, he Continue reading →

Bornemann Playoff win at Munster Seniors

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Karl Bornemann receiving the Munster Seniors Trophy from Michael Coote, also included are Kinsale’s Derry Coughlan (Captain), Carol Deeney (Lady Captain) and Hal McElroy (President). Picture: Niall O’Shea

Karl Bornemann won the Munster Seniors in Kinsale last week, winning in dramatic fashion with a sudden death playoff win.  Bornemann, who has suffered with injuries for much of the past two seasons, saved his best golf for the end.  He birdied the 17th and 18th to force a playoff with David Mulholland, and he beat his fellow Irish International on the second playoff hole.

Bornemann led the tournament after the opening round on Wednesday, he was the only player to go under par posting a two under 70.  Two early birdies were offset by two dropped shots but an eagle on the last saw him hold the overnight lead by two strokes.

He battled on Thursday and crucially birdied the final two holes to reach a playoff Continue reading →

Seniors out in force in Castlemartyr

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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.

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