he final qualifying match of the Munster Cups & Shields took place last night and Tramore overcame Waterford Castle in Dungarvan.
Muskerry and Youghal are in AIG Barton Continue reading
Muskerry GC
Fred Daly Round 3 Fixtures Confirmed
There are four quarter final matches down for decision this weekend in the South section of the Fred Daly Trophy: Continue reading
Jimmy Bruen Shield (Round 1)
It might still be April but the first round of the Jimmy Bruen took place in Blarney & East Cork on Saturday: Continue reading
Youghal’s Conor Coyne Wins in Muskerry
Shane Sadler, sponsor, presenting the Muskerry Senior Scratch Cup to Conor Coyne, Youghal Golf Club, following his victory on Saturday last. Included are Seamus O’Brien, President and David Taylor, Captain at Muskerry GC.
Picture: Mike English
Youghal’s Conor Coyne made a huge breakthrough on Saturday when he captured the Muskerry Scratch Cup. The event had a full field with Gary O’Flaherty, Ronan Twomey, Niall Gorey and holder John Hickey all tipped to play well. The 36 hole event was again sponsored by Shane Sadler and the course was in great condition for the showpiece event. Mallow’s Ian Spillane held the lead after 18 holes. He had a one shot lead over holder John Hickey, with Castlemartyr’s Mark Shanahan back in third place but four shots off the lead. 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)
Munster Finals – Schools Senior & Junior Championships
The Munster Finals of the Irish Schools Senior and Junior Championships 2014/2015 are taking place this Monday the 30th March at Muskerry GC.
Irish Schools Senior Semi Finals and Final
9.00am Davis College Mallow -v- Kinsale Community School
9.45am St Augustines College Dungarvan -v- Castletroy Community School
Final – 2.30pm Approx. or 45 minutes after last match.
Irish Schools Junior Provincial Final
Time 11.30am
Teams – Michelstown Ennistymon Christian Bros Cork
Twomey wins Season Opener in Fota
Muskerry’s Ronan Twomey won the first major competition of the year when he scooped the TopGolfer Senior Scratch Cup at Fota Island on Sunday. The full timesheet featured almost 120 gofers as they all took to the famous Irish Open Deerpark course. The course was in great condition although it was a bitterly cold morning. The scoring was going to be tough for the high class field. The championship tees were in play and the greens offered up some very tricky pins. No golfer managed to break par or even match it, and only two golfers posted a one over 73. Continue reading
Top Golfers Head for Muskerry
Current Muskerry Captain David Taylor pictured with his family when he won the 2011 Ford Junior Open Trophy. The challenging matchplay competition gets underway tomorrow.
Picture: Mike English.
64 of Cork’s top golfers will head into battle in Muskerry tomorrow, all in search of the Ford Junior Scratch Trophy. The 64 golfers have come through from two full days of strokeplay qualifying held in Muskerry last month, and the eventual winner will have to come through six matches over the next three days to add his name to the prestigious trophy. The matchplay element starts on Good Friday at 8am, and with two rounds taking place each day, the winner will eventually be known on Sunday afternoon. The competitive format is unique in Munster and has attracted golfers from all over the county and beyond. With a handicap limit of 5, the event provides a mix between the established Junior Cup and Bruen golfers, and younger golfers heading for Barton or Senior Cup appearances. Continue reading
Niall Turner wins in Jakarta
Niall Turner wins on Asian Tour
By Niall O’Shea
Cork’s Niall Turner won his first Asian Tour event yesterday when he won the Linc Group Jakarta Classic in Indonesia. It was his first tour event since May and the Corkman came back with a bang. He carded a final round 73, and won the tournament by one from England’s Peter Richardson. Continue reading
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