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GENERAL NEWS
DRAINAGE MEETING
A meeting will take place in the clubhouse this Friday evening, March 12 to discuss the course drainage which commenced towards the latter half of last year. The meeting will commence at 8 p.m. and all members are asked to attend.
JOE MULLALLY TAKES THE FIRST 18 HOLE
COMPETITION OF THE YEAR
A total of 125 people played in the first 18 hole competition of the year with six handicapper Joe Mullally taking top honours with 42 points, having one to spare over second placed Damien Carr.
Result:
1st Joe Mullally 42pts (6)
2nd Damien Carr 41pts (19)
Cat A John Bodkin 37pts (5)
Cat B Tom Gohery 41pts (12)
Cat C David McGrath 38pts (21)
TOM GOHERY WINS SATURDAY CLUB
Saturday Club (16 holes): 1, Tom Gohery 36; 2, Joe King 36; 3, P. J. Murphy 35; 4, Seamus O’Neill 35. The Saturday Club outing to Tullamore and Esker Hills takes place on Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25. The cost is €170 including accommodation, meals, golf and prizes. Those interested in going should inform Tom McHugh as soon as possible so that booking arrangements can be put in place.
CAPTAINS' DRIVE IN
Captain's Drive In will now take place on Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. A nine hole scramble will take place to officially start the golfing year in Tuam. Best wishes to John C. Davin and Pauline Ryan on their year ahead.
JOHN CULKIN WINS 15 HOLE SUNDAY COMPETITION
Well done to John Culkin on winning the club 15 hole competition at the weekend (February 28) with 34 points to beat Gerry Fahy on the breakdown.
Result
1st John Culkin 34pts (10)
2nd Gerry Fahy 34pts (17)
Gross, Damien Coyne 27 pts (1)
3rd Martin Mc Hugh 33pts (16)
GOLF CLUB MOURNS PASSING OF MICK LYNCH
It was with great sadness that the members of Tuam Golf Club learned of the death of Mick Lynch after a short illness. Mick was a very popular member as well as being an accomplished golfer. He was hugely competitive and a great character. We extend sympathy to his wife Carmel and family and particularly Morgan, Michael F. and Colin who are all members of the club.
CHRISTY HIGGINS SHOOTS 39 POINTS FOR 15 HOLES . . . AND
EVEN HAD A BLOW OUT!!!
Well done to Christy Higgins who shot an incredible 39 points for the 15 hole competition in the Saturday Club. It was some performance and even though he had two penalty points, he still had enough in the tank to win.
Result:
1, Christy Higgins 39;
2, Noel Higgins 36;
3, Jarlath Crisham 36;
4, Gerry King 35.
JARLATH KEANE HAS 28 POINTS IN 10 HOLE
COMPETITION
10 hole re-entry:
1, Jarlath Keane (27) 28;
2, Joe Rushe (17) 27;
3, Gerry Murphy (21) 26.
CULLEN, CALLAGHAN AND KELLY WIN IN SUNDAY COMP
Result:
Cat A, Michael Cullen (6) 30pts
Cat B, Sean Callaghan (15) 34pts
Cat C, Paul Kelly (23) 34 pts
LARRY BANE TRIUMPHS IN 10 HOLE COMPETITION
Fine Gael may have their problems nationally but this did not affect Larry Bane's concentration as he won the weekly 10 hole competition with 26 points. The Fine Gael town councillor was in sparkling form and denied his good friends Christy Higgins and Seamus Ryan on the breakdown as all three finished on 26 points.
DOC KELLY IS CLINICAL AS HE WINS SATURDAY CLUB
The Abbeyknockmoy doctor, Donal Kelly, was in clinical form as he captured the honours in last weekend's Saturday Club. His score of 33 points for 13 holes was the medicine required for victory.
Result:
1, Donal Kelly 33;
2, Christy Higgins 31;
3, Tom McHugh 31;
4, Ted Steede 30
PAUL LEUFER WINS CLUB 14 HOLE COMPETITION
Congratulations to Paul Leufer on winning the club 14 hole competition with 34 points and had two to spare over the evergreen Padraic King with Barry Steede taking the gross with a two over par total.
Result:
1, Paul Leufer (11) 34;
2, Padraic King (13) 32;
Gross, Barry Steede (7) 26;
3, Seamus Treacy (17) 32;
4, Bernard P. O'Brien (8) 31.
SEAMUS TREACY TRIUMPHS IN TOM MCHUGH'S
SATURDAY CLUB BOTTLES COMPETITION
Just when you think that the golf has gone a little quiet down Doogra land, the brothers Treacy strike back with a vengence. Seamus Treacy's 33 points for the 14 hole competition earned him a haul of bottles and biscuits as he won the much delayed Christmas competition.
His brother Jack also featured amongst the main prizewinners while Brian Flesk also was a prizewinner in that hugely successful fourball.
John Cunningham was a shot further back to claim second place ahead of Tom Gohery and Christy who were also on the 32 points mark. Damien Coyne won the gross with a two over par total.
Saturday Club captain, Tom McHugh thanked all who played, 58 in total, and announced the away outing to Tullamore and Esker Hills which will take place on the last weekend of April. Jarlath Crisham thanked Tom for organising the two day event and he was particularly looking forward to the Sunday competiton!
Result:
1, Seamus Treacy 33;
2, John Cunningham 32;
Gross, Damien Coyne 26;
3, Tom Gohery 32;
4, Christy Higgins 32;
5, Kevin Fallon 31;
6, Barry Steede 31;
7, Jack Treacy 31;
8, Brian Flesk 31;
9, Martin Murphy 31;
10, Michael Casserly 31.
TOM MCHUGH'S BOTTLES
It will be a case of Christmas coming late at Tuam Golf Club this Saturday when Tom McHugh finally dispenses with the many bottles, tins of roses, cans of coke and USA biscuits he has been storing since the beginning of December. Yes, it's the Saturday Club Christmas bottles competition and all members are expected to participate. Tom will be buying a round for the house but he doesn't want this publicised.
BAR OPEN THROUGHOUT RENOVATIONS
Bar Vouchers for 2009 can still be redeemed to Friday 12 th February, John & Susie are open throughout the renovations, Please come out and support them.
SEAMUS O'NEILL WINS SATURDAY CLUB
The Saturday Club resumed at the weekend and Seamus O'Neill was the worthy winner with a massive 32 points for 12 holes (in fact he had a blow out at the 13th) and he will be presented with his prize on this coming Saturday. He just pipped Pete Fahy who had 31 points.
Result: 1, Seamus O'Neill 32; 2, Peter Fahy 31; Gross, Michael Cullen 22; 3, Declan Tierney 29.
Members are reminded that the Christmas bottles outing will take place this coming Saturday, February 6. Happy Xmas all!!
SYMPATHY EXTENDED
The club extends sympathy to the wife and family of Richie Molloy who died last week and was buried at the weekend. Richie was a popular member of the club and he will be sorely missed. He is survived by his wife Una who is also a prominent member of Tuam Golf Club along with daughters Corinne and Aoife and son Richard. He was buried at Cummer Cemetery on Sunday afternoon last following Mass at St. Coleman's Church, Corofin.
NO GOLF ON SUNDAY
Unfortunately there was no golf on Sunday (January 31) because of the overnight frost but the 10 hole competition continues this week. It is €5 entry with a €2 re-entry. Please support. Hopefully things will get back to normal after this week. Put out the Child of Prague or something that will keep both rain and frost away.
PRO SHOP SALE
Our Professional, Richard Creamer, has a sale on at the moment and it includes both golf clubs and golf gear. He is very competitive on all of the leading brands so check out his many offers that he has in store.
**2009 BAR VOUCHERS**
John & Susie Wall have extended the redemption date of the 2009 vouchers due to the very bad spell of weather, vouchers will be valid up to and including Friday 12th February 2010
10 HOLE COMPETITION
With a near two month lay off from golf, it's time to get your competitive edge sharpened.
A gents 10-Hole competition will commence this Monday and continue for the remainder of January and throughout February. It costs €5 with a re-entry of €2 with one card to count each week. There will be prizes at the end of each week.
Members are asked to support this event and will be the lead up to the Captains' Drive In which takes place in the middle of March.
SATURDAY CLUB CHRISTMAS BOTTLES
Lads, it's getting serious now. The frost scuppered any chance of golf on Saturday but the good news is that the forecast for the remainder of the week is fairly okay in that it will be milder than of late.
Tom McHugh is adamant that the Christmas bottles will be played for this coming Saturday and Austin Lydon has agreed to give us a verse of Jingle Bells. It's not that he will have to collect any of the main prizes or anything like that!
YIPEE! COURSE REOPENS
The course reopened last Wednesday and hopefully will remain open for the remainder of 2010. Every precaution had to be taken to ensure that the course was ready for play and it is in great shape despite the awful weather we got over the past couple of months. So get out there and enjoy your golf.
CLUBHOUSE RENOVATIONS
As a result of the flooding of the clubhouse over the Christmas period, extensive renovations are taking place to both the bar area, downstairs and the pro shop. We would ask members to exercise patience while these works are taking place. it is hoped to have the works completed in full by the end of February. Again, the committee would like to thank members for their support during this difficult time.
MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT OPTIONS
The Committee of Tuam Golf Club would ask members to please pay their annual supscription as soon as possible. Those members who pay their subs in full before the end of January will receive two free green fees.
There is also a direct debit option available. This option has now been extended to June meaning that decuctions will be made at the end of every month from January to June.
Any member who introduces a new member to Tuam Golf Club during the course of 2010 will receive four free green fees.
COURSE REOPENING
It is unlikely that the course will reopen this weekend but the indications are that it may be playable sometime next week . . . again, weather permitting. The course staff are endeavouring to bring the course to a situation that it can be opened for golf. The hope is that the weekend competion can resume on January 24. The Christmas bottles outing for the Saturday Club will take place on January 23. There is wide speculation that Tom McHugh (Saturday Club Captain) will dress up in a Santa Claus costume for the presentation of prizes but that is just rumour at this stage.
CONNACHT BRANCH ADVISE CAUTION BEFORE REOPENING
THE CONNACHT BRANCH GUI HAS CIRCULARISED THIS ADVICE IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE BIG FREEZE AND THEY ADVISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN IT COMES TO OPENING THE COURSE FOR PLAY
Over the last three weeks much of the county has been subject to extreme weather conditions. Extended periods of snow cover and low temperatures are now causing real concern for greenkeepers. Such extreme conditions are potentially damaging to fine turf and the main aim is to limit the level of damage as we move towards the start of the 2010 playing season.
If the greens are covered in new snow the main concern would be the development of the disease snow mould (caused by the pathogen Michrodochium nivale the same one that causes fusarium patch disease). If a preventative fungicide was applied beforehand this is unlikely.
However, untreated greens or those with active Fusarium patch before the snowfall may develop snow mould as the turf is insulated under the snow. If a disease attack becomes apparent after the thaw then a curative fungicide application will be required.
Products containing the active ingredients iprodione applied at 20 l/ha or chlorothalonil at 30 l/ha should be applied for best control.
Although frustrating, our best advice in the majority of cases is to let nature take its course and wait for a thaw and then give time for recovery. Trying to remove a solid cover of ice is not recommended for the following reasons:
1. In most cases it is impractical.
2. It is likely to cause further collateral damage to the greens surface (and possibly the surrounds if machinery is used).
3. The removal process can physically damage the turf cover especially when the grass is stuck into the ice.
4. It may actually expose the grass plants to even lower temperatures with the ice and snow cover acting as insulation.
In most cases the sensible approach is to do nothing and wait for a thaw. However, where deposits are deep, some careful chipping and removal by hand (as long as the work does not penetrate the turf canopy) may accelerate the ice removal process once the thaw eventually sets in.
When milder weather returns and the thaw begins then efforts should be made to accelerate the ice melt. To achieve this, spreading a dark sand or material such as charcoal onto the surface can help to absorb heat and literally melt the ice.
Once the ice starts to melt, it is important to then remove any meltwater by pumping or by squeegee to take it away from the turf surface without causing any damage to the underlying turf. As this is fairly unchartered territory we are unsure of the potential damage that may be caused.
The extent of any damage will depend on each individual circumstance and, in particular, the sward composition of the greens. Annual meadow grass (Poa annua) dominated surfaces are particularly likely to suffer to a greater degree compared with bent and fescue surfaces which have been shown to survive under ice for 70 days in the US.
Once the ice has been removed, it will be important to provide some rest to the greens to allow the turf to overcome the period of stress and recover from any damage that may have occurred. Do not be tempted to open the surfaces for play too quickly.
Happy New Year to all members, visitors and staff.
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**COURSE CLOSED DUE TO FROST**
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WINTER TAKES ITS TOLL ON CLUBHOUSE
The adverse weather conditions resulted in burst pipes and flooding in the clubhouse. Members are asked for their patience at this difficult time while the problem is being resolved. Hopefully everything will get back to normal as soon as possible. Many thanks to those who have come to the assistance of the club over the past few days.
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A BIT OF WISHFUL THINKING
Maybe it was a little on the nieve side to think that the Saturday Club bottles competition could take place on Saturday. But, hey, we live in hope. When the outing does take place, we will have to check the best before dates on the drink!! The Captain, Tom McHugh, believes we will be playing golf this coming Saturday. But then, Tom is an eternal optimist. Anyway, we can only wait and see . . . and hope. We will have to retrain some of you in the art of swinging a golf club.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING REPORT
The Annual General Meeting of Tuam Golf Club took place Sunday, December 13, 2009 when John C. Davin was installed as the new Captain.
Outgoing Captain Mick O’Gara said that he was honoured by the courtesy he had been shown throughout his year in office. He thanked the staff, sponsors and committee for their assistance and wished the club well into the future.
He said that he was proud to have been Captain for the new course development which was officially opened during 2009 but added that it was a tough year financially and the next couple of years would be challenging for the club.
John C. Davin in his address to members agreed that the developments were something that the members of the club should be proud of.
He spoke of the need to maintain membership at current numbers and said that he was a strong advocate of reopening family membership.
He said that the club had brought in 50 new members last year which he described as being a major achievement and then spoke of the need to develop youth golf into the future. He said that the younger members were an integral part of the club.
The following officers were elected: President, Maureen Donnelly; Captain, John C. Davin; Vice Captain, Michael Ryder; Vice President, Brian Flesk; Secretary, Jerry Bradley; Asst. Secretary, Danny McGrath; Treasurers, Paul Leufer, Shane Quinn; Tournament Directors, Jarlath McHugh, James Corbett; Youth Officer, Joe Waters; Course Manager, Austin Lydon; Lady Captain, Pauline Ryan; Lady Vice Captain, Martina Casserly; Management Committee, Sean Quinn, Sean O’Sullivan, Dermot Fahy, Danny O’Connell, Sean O’Dea, Andrew Leufer.
The AGM agreed by a narrow majority to increase the annual subscription by €20 for single membership and €30 for existing family membership. It was also agreed that there would be a new juvenile category for members 13 years of age would be created. Membership in this category will be €60.
BOTTLES OUTING AND SATURDAY CLUB
Golf will resume this weekend when the Christmas bottles outing will be held. Timesheet on display. It will be played over 12 holes.
Saturday Club (12 holes): 1, Martin Murphy 29; 2, John Cunningham 29; 3, Tommy Fleming 28; 4, Brian Flesk 27. The Christmas outing will take place this Saturday so members are asked to ensure that they have enough room in their cars for the bottles. New members are always welcome.
CHRISTMAS 10 HOLE OPEN COMPETITION
A 10 hole open competition is currently taking place and will run through to the New Year. Entry fee is €5 and there is also reentry. Best card to count each week.
CLUBHOUSE CLEAN UP
If there is anyone available for a two hour clean up of the area surrounding the clubhouse (including some weeding) then come along on Saturday morning. John C Davin and Michael Ryder will be leading the charge. Incoming Lady Captain, Pauline Ryan is a dab hand in the garden and she too will be volunteering her services. It is an effort to enhance the clubhouse and surrounding area so it would be much appreciated if as many as possible could lend a hand. You'd never know, someone might have the recipe for a dash of mulled wine to encourage the troops!!
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MOTIONS FOR AGM . . . SUNDAY DECEMBER 13
That the Annual Subscription be increased as follows
Family € 30.00 to € 740.00 Incl.GUI & LGU Levy
Family Senior € 15.00 to € 370.00 Incl.GUI & LGU Levy
Single € 20.00 to € 520.00 Incl. GUI & LGU Levy
Single Senior € 10.00 to € 260.00 Incl. GUI & LGU Levy
Proposed by John C. Davin
Seconded by Michael Ryder
That we create a new category of membership called “Juvenile” This category of membership to be open, and confined, to children who are under 13 years of age on 1st January. The annual subscription for same, in 2010, to be € 60 and as set by the AGM thereafter.
Proposed by John C. Davin
Seconded by Dermot Fahy
In relation to “Country Members” that condition (ii) be changed to “whose
residence is more than ten miles from the Clubhouse by the shortest public road.
Proposed by Jerry Bradley
Seconded by John G. Davin
( Condition (ii) presently is “whose residence and ordinary place of business are both more than ten miles from the Clubhouse by the shortest public road.)
The following are the nominations for the committee of Tuam Golf Club for 2010
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President |
Mrs. Maureen Donnelly |
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Captain |
Mr. John C. Davin |
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Vice-Captain |
Mr. Michael Ryder |
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Vice President |
Mr. Brian Flesk |
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Hon. Secretary |
Mr. Jerry Bradley |
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Asst. Secretary |
Mr Daniel Mc Grath |
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Joint Hon. Treasurers |
Mr. Paul Leufer |
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Joint Hon. Treasurers |
Mr. Shane Quinn |
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Handicap Secretary |
Mr. Jarlath McHugh |
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Mr. James Corbett |
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Youth Officer |
Mr. Joe Waters |
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Course Manager |
Mr Austin Lydon |
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Lady Captain |
Mrs. Pauline Ryan |
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Lady Vice -Captain |
Mrs Martina Casserley |
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Management Committee 1 |
Mr.Sean Quinn |
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2 |
Mr Sean Sullivan |
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3 |
Mr. Dermot Fahy |
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4 |
Mr. Danny O Connell |
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5 |
Mr. Sean O’Dea |
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6 |
Mr. Andrew leufer |
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Trustees |
Mr. Austin Lydon |
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Mr. Brian Mahon |
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Mr. Dave Burke |
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Mr. Joe O’Reilly |
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Mr. Bertie Gillard |
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Mr. Eddie Monaghan |
| Sub-Committees – 2010 |
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| Course Maintenance: Austin Lydon, Sean Quinn, Ian Pierce, |
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| Course Development: Austin Lydon, Sean Quinn, Ian Pierce |
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| Clubhouse, Bar and Restaurant:Dermot Fahy, Sean O Dea, |
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| Finance and Fundraising: Shane Quinn, Danny O Connell, |
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| Health and Safety: Jerry Bradley |
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| Society Co Ordinator Mr Martin Murphy |
| Competitions: |
| Social Committee and Marketing: Dermot Fahy, Sean O Dea, |
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PRO: Mr Gerry Murphy 087-2660980
email: gmurphy@galwaybayfm.ie
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| Team Co Ordinator 2010 : Mr Gerry Fahy |
| Team Captains - 2010 |
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| Senior Cup: |
Tom Mc Hugh 087-6231788 |
| Barton Shield: |
Tom Mc Hugh 087-6231789 |
| Junior Cup: |
John Bodkin 085-1287883 |
| Jimmy Bruen: |
John Bodkin 085-1287883 |
| Pierce Purcell: |
P.J. Murphy 086-2577820 |
| Mixed Foursomes: |
Jimmy Cleary |
| Connacht Shield: |
Michael Cullen |
| Cecil Ewing Shield: |
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| Jack O’Sullivan |
Oliver Mc Donagh 086-3506741 |
| County Trophy |
Jarlath Mc Hugh |
| J.B.Carr |
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| Midland Cup |
not entered |
| Jimmy Carroll |
not entered |
| GUI Competition over 55 |
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM of Tuam Golf Club takes place on Sunday, December 13 at 7 p.m. Best wishes to our new Club Captain John C. Davin who, along with his new committee, will be guiding the club through a difficult year ahead. We wish him well in his new role.
MIKE McCORMACK WINS FIRST WINTER LEAGUE COMPETITION
The Winter League kicked off last weekend with Mike McCormack stealing a march on the rest of the field with a convincing win by shooting 35 points for 14 holes. Jimmy McHugh was second with Damien Coyne shooting one under par to take the gross.
Result: 1, Mike McCormack (21) 35; 2, Jimmy McHugh (15) 33; Gross, Damien Coyne (1) 29; 3, Jarlath Crisham (12) 33. Ladies: 1, Siobhan Joyce (22) 29; 2, Susan O'Brien (12) 29.
Saturday Club: Tom Canavan, Eugene Halion and Tom Gohery featured in the last competition played and competition resumes this weekend. Captain Tom McHugh will be announcing details of the away trip which will take place next April.
Table quiz in clubhouse this Friday, November 13 with the proceeds going towards the Vision for Valerie fund.
Members are advised that they can pay their annual subscription by monthly direct debit. Further details by contacting the office. New members are welcome at a subscription of €715 all inclusive of bar and development levies.
New Members Special Offer
Join now and get 14 months membership for the price of 12
Join on or after the 1st December 2009
and
your subscription won't fall due again until 1st February 2011
PAY MEMBERSHIP BY STANDING ORDER
Members are reminded that they can now pay their membership between now and next April by standing order - Details from Mary in the office.
Vouchers towards the cost of membership are available and can be used as Christmas gifts.
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Handicaps
Did you know that you can find out your handicap yourself without contacting the club?
Simply text your 8 digit Golfnet number which is on the back of your Golfnet card to 086/3832600
You will receive a text back in seconds displaying your handicap.
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PETE FAHY, PETER RYAN, PAULINE RYAN AND BERNIE
KEANE WERE WINNERS IN OPEN WEEKEND
Pete Fahy, Peter Ryan jnr. Bernie Keane and Pauline Ryan were the winners of the open competitions held over the Bank Holiday weekend and congratulations to them.
Results, Sunday: 1, Pete Fahy (15) 43; 2, Martin Burns (14) 42; Gross, John Bodkin (5) 35; 3rd Seamus Kelly (12) 40; 4, Gabriel Kearney (20) 39. Ladies: 1st Bernie Keane (14) 34; 2, Rita Tierney (20) 29. Monday: 1, Peter Ryan Jnr. (3) 42; 2, Tom O'Shaughnessy (27) 39; Gross, Danny McGrath (5) 34; 3, Tom Canavan (18) 39; 4, Fr .Seamus Nohilly (13) 38. Ladies: 1, Pauline Ryan (19) 38; 2, Una Molloy (22) 32.
Wednesday Open: 1, Tom Canavan (19) 41; 2, Pat Casey (17) 38; Gross, Morgan Lynch (4) 30; 3, John Shaughnessy (17) 37. Ladies: 1, Marie Hannon Healy (14) 30.
ANDREW LEUFER TOPS IN CLUB COMPETITION
It was some achievement for Andrew Leufer when shooting 42 points to win last weekend’s club competition with the course playing full length and signs on he had three points to spare over second placed Liam Glynn while last year’s captain P. J. Murphy also shot 39 points for third. The gross, as usual, went to John Bodkin.
Result: 1, Andrew Leufer (12) 42; 2, Liam Glynn (17) 39; Gross, John Bodkin (5) 30; 3, P.J. Murphy (17) 39; 4, Rory O'Connor (13) 38; 5, Sean Callaghan (15) 38. CSS: 36 pts.
Wednesday Open: 1, Jarlath Crisham (12) 42; 2, John Bodkin (5) 39; Gross, Sean Acton (6) 26; 3, Martin Connell (13) 37. CSS: 38 pts.
TOMMY FLEMING IS KING OF THE SINGLES
Congratulations to Tommy Fleming on winning the singles matchplay when he defeated Philip Brady in the final. Tommy played fantastic golf and needed to when coming up against the caliber of Philip in the decider. Gabriel Kearney and Anthony McHugh were the runners up.
BRADY BOYS ARE GOLFERS OF THE YEAR
However, there was huge consolation for Philip Brady when he was named Golfer of the Year following a string of outstanding performances during the year. And it was made more significant by the fact that his son, Jack Brady was the Junior Golfer of the Year.
Result: 1, Philip Brady; 2, Padraic O’Neill; 3, Paul Leufer; 4, Campbell Finnie; 5, Matthew Fahy; 6, John P. Keane.
FAHY AND BODKIN WIN DAILY MAIL . . . AGAIN!
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail Fourball was won by Pete Fahy and John Bodkin who defeated Christy Higgins and Martin Connor in the final. The runners up were John Wall and Michael Ryder and Martin Murphy and Padraic Forde.
JOHN AND EILEEN TEAM UP TO WIN MEAGHER CUP
The Meagher Cup Mixed Foursomes was won by John P. Keane and Eileen Finnegan who defeated Michael and Martina Casserly in the final. The runners up were Danny McGrath and Siobhan Joyce and Pat and Mary Casey.
BIG RESPONSE TO DRAINAGE AM-AM
The club am-am in Tuam was well supported over the three days in which it was held and the club would like to thank all who participated. It proved a wonderful success and the funds raised will go towards the drainage programme which is planned.
Result: 1, Padraic Forde, John Cunningham, Pa Forde, John Murphy 96; 2, Mick Roche, Peter Fahy, Declan Shaughnessy, Martin Casserly 93; 3, Darragh Higgins, Andrew Leufer, Michael McDonagh, John Bodkin 92; 4, Ollie McDonagh, John Cunningham, Tom Gohery, Tom Canavan 92; 5, Noel Larkin, Frank Downey, Pat Walsh, Shane Clerkin 91; 6, Michael Cullen, Joe Waters, Jack Treacy, Seamus Treacy 91; 7, Tom Ryder, Liam Ryder, Declan Murphy, Seamus O'Neill 90; 8, Ja Kelly, Sean Callaghan, Eugene Halion, Peter Ryan 90; 9, Ann Treacy, Mary McDonagh, Catherine Canavan, Evelyn Ronayne 90; 10, Paul Burke, Austin Lydon, Shane Quinn, Derek Gibbons. Ladies Prize: Marian Mulryan, Eileen Finnegan, Betty Qualter, Martina Casserly.
PAT QUINN WINS SUNDAY COMPETITION
Sunday competition (in aid of Cancer Care): 1, Pat Quinn (14) 40; 2, Brian McDonagh (13) 40; Gross Campbell Finnie (2) 31; 3, Jarlath Reilly (20) 38; 4, Martin Casserly (10) 37; 5, Paul Leufer (10) 35. CSS: 35. Ladies: 1, Annette Dolan (33) 37; Cat. A, Marian Mulryan (16) 34; Cat. B, Ann Treacy (26) 34; Cat. C, Eileen Finnegan (33) 36; Front Nine: Jacqui Cullen (15) 19; Back Nine: Susan McGann O'Brien (12) 19.
COLIN LYNCH SHOOTS 45 POINTS
Wednesday Open: 1, Colin Lynch (14) 45; 2, John Bodkin (5) 38; Gross Danny McGrath (5) 32; 3, Walter Kelly (19) 37. CSS: 37.
Granny Competition (Sponsor: Farrell Dry Cleaners) 1, Mary O'Neill (36) 44; 2, Margaret Gilligan (19) 41; Front Nine: Helen Keane (27) 22; Back Nine: Tina Halloran (22) 19; Secret score: Sylvia Higgins.
CAMPBELL FINNIE WINS WITH ONE UNDER TOTAL
A one under par round was achieved by Campbell Finnie as he won the Pam Oil sponsored competition at Tuam Golf Club at the weekend and saw off the challenge from Damien Fitzpatrick and Philip Brady in the process while Damien Coyne secured the gross prize.
Result: 1, Campbell Finnie (3) 40; 2, Damien Fitzpatrick (14) 39; Gross, Damien Coyne (1) 34; 3, Philip Brady (7) 38; 4, Andrew Leufer (12) 38; 5, Conor Drea (8) 38. CSS: 37 pts. Ladies: 1, Pauline Ryan (19) 35; Cat. A, Marian Mulryan (16) 34; Cat. B, Tina Halloran (22) 34; Cat. C, Eileen Finnegan (32) 31.
Wednesday Open: 1, Colin Lynch (14) 43; 2, Paul Roche (12, Dunmore) 40; Gross, Oliver McDonagh (3) 35; 3, Noel Larkin (20) 39; 4, Jarlath O'Connell (20) 39. Ladies: 1, Pauline Ryan (19) 37; 2, Bernie Keane (14) 36.
NEW SOCIETY GREEN FEES ANNOUNCED
In view of the current economic situation the club has decided to reduce society green fees to €20 per person for Saturdays and €15 from Monday to Friday. Societies who are organising their outings for next year should avail of these generous rates.
TUAM LADS IN ALL-IRELAND FINALS
Best wishes to the Galway teams competing in the All-Ireland cups and shields finals in Tullamore this week. Tuam’s Damien Coyne and David Scully are representing Galway Golf Club in the Barton Shield and Senior Cup and we wish them well. MARIAN MULRYAN CAPTURES VICE PRESIDENTS PRIZE FOR LADIES
Mrs. Maureen Donnelly'S Vice President's Prize: 1st Marian Mulryan (16) 71 nett; 2nd Joan Tighe (17) 71 nett; Gross Susan McGann O'Brien (12) 85; 3rd Ann Killilea (23) 71 nett; 4th Mary Roche (22) 71 nett; 2nd Gross Anneta O'Neill (11) 88; 5th Angela Clancy (28) 74 nett; 6th Pauline Ryan (19) 75 nett; 7th Josephine Cleary (18) 76 nett; Cat. A Jackie Cullen (15) 78 nett; Cat. B Margaret Gilligan (19) 77 nett; Cat. C Noreen Rushe (32) 77 nett; Front Nine: Mary Holian (32) 37 nett; Back Nine: Sarita Glynn (26) 37 nett; Beginners Prize: Ann Connelly; Secret Score: Helen Byrne.
WIN FOR PETE FAHY IN CLUB COMPETITION
1st Pete Fahy (15) 44 pts.; 2nd Donal Gilligan (15) 41 pts.; Gross Campbell Finnie (3) 36 pts.; 3rd Michael T. Roche (10) 40 pts.; 4th Rory O'Connor (13) 39 pts.
EVERGREEN JARLATH CRISHAM WINS SENIORS OPEN
1st Overall Jarlath Crisham (12) 46 pts.; 2nd Joe Browne (13) 40 pts.; 3rd Jimmy Cleary (11) 39 pts.; Gross Mick Lynch (10) 26 pts.; Cat. A 55 - 59: 1st Pat Fitzpatrick (16) 31 pts.; 2nd Gerry McGuire (13) 29 pts.; 3rd Declan McEntee (23) 26 pts. Cat. B 60 - 65 1st Seamus Shinnors (13) 38 pts.; 2nd Pat Mitchell (20) 35 pts.; 3rd Tadgh McDonagh (17) 34 pts. b/d; Cat. C 65 - 69 1st Frank O'Neill (15) 37 pts.; 2nd Christy Higgins (19) 36 pts. b/d; 3rd Pierce Connolly (19) 36 pts.; Over 70's lst Pat Quinn (14) 35 b/d; 2nd Joe Rushe (17) 35 pts.; 3rd Martin Bane (21) 33 pts. CSS: N/C
WEDNESDAY OPEN
1st Sean Acton (7) 42 pts. 2nd Jarlath Crisham (12) 41 pts. Gross Jason Cullen (2) 36 pts. 3rd Cathal Mulryan (12) 40 pts. 4th Tom McHugh (9) 39 pts. b/d CSS: 38 pts. Ladies: 1st Pauline Ryan (19) 34 pts. CSS: Reduction only
JOSEPH DONNELLAN WINS JUNIOR GALA DAY
CULLEN DEVANE TAKES 9 HOLE COMPTITION
JACK BRADY IS GOLFER OF THE YEAR
The Junior Gala Day at Tuam Golf Club proved a great success with large numbers taking part in the competitions. Joseph Donnellan emerged the winner of the 18 hole competition with Cullen Devane taking the nine hole top prize. Congratulations to junior organiser Joe Waters and his committee on a job well done and the club would also like to thank Padraic Glynn for his sponsorship of the event.
Result, 18 hole: 1, Joseph Donnellan; 2, Eanna Bane; 3, Seamus Kelly. Nine hole: 1, Cullen Devane; 2, Dean Cunniffe; 3, Richard McWalter. Matchplay final: Joseph Donnellan beat Seamus Kelly. Putting competition: Ciaran Molloy. Junior Golfer of the Year: Jack Brady.
ANTHONY SHOOTS 45 POINTS
Well done to young Anthony McHugh who shot an astonishing 45 points in the Wednesday open last week in very difficult conditions.
Result:1, Anthony McHugh (12) 45; 2, Sean Acton (7) 39; Gross, John Mahon (7) 30. CSS: 37 pts.
The club fund raising am-am takes place on September 17, 18 and 19.
PETER RYAN WINS CLUB COMPETITION
Well done to Peter Ryan snr. on winning the club competition at the weekend with 41 points to beat Bernard Molloy and Donal Gilligan on the breakdown with Campbell Finnie taking the gross prize.
Result: 1, Peter Ryan (18) 41; 2, Bernard Molloy (18) 41; Gross, Campbell Finnie (3) 33; 3, Donal Gilligan (15) 41; 4, Joe Waters (11) 40; 5, Damien Fitzpatrick (14) 39. CSS: 38 pts. Ladies (Sponsor: Belleek Living): 1, Jacqui McGrath (16) 40; 2, Martina Casserly (17) 37; Gross, Anneta O'Neill (11) 23; 3, Mary Roche (22) 37; Front nine, Pauline Ryan 20; Back nine, Josephine Cleary 18.
Wednesday open: 1, Michael O'Gara (11) 41; 2, Pat Casey (17) 39; Gross, Danny McGrath (5) 31; 3, Terence Mannion (17, Kilkenny) 38; 4, Shane Clerkin (15) 38. CSS: 36 pts. Ladies: 1, Anneta O'Neill 35; 2, Ann O'Reilly 34; 3. Annette Dolan 32.
JUNIOR GALA DAY
The Junior Gala Day takes place this Thursday which is the culmination of the golf season for the club’s younger members. The club would like to thank all those involved with the juniors throughout the summer months.
SENIORS OPEN
A seniors open takes place in Tuam Golf Club on Friday week, August 28 with an entry fee of €5 for members and just €10 for visitors. Meanwhile, the Connacht Veterans Open Championship takes place at Tuam Golf Club on September 8 and 9 and members who are 65 and over are asked to support this event.
Meanwhile, the club will be holding a fund raising am-am on September 17, 18 and 19 to carry out a vital drainage programme. The club would like to thank the members who have already supported the venture with a financial contribution.
CHRISTY HIGGINS WINS AGAIN
Well done to Christy Higgins on winning the club competition last weekend with the course playing full length. It certainly suited the big hitters and in this regard, Christy does not hold back.
Result: 1, Christy Higgins (20) 38; 2, Mike Ryan (14) 38; Gross Mick Cullen (5) 32; 3, John Quinn (14) 37; 4, David Stephens (18) 36; 5, John P. Keane (8) 36. CSS: 35 . Ladies (Sponsor: Stapleton’s Expert Electrical): 1, Betty Qualter 39; 2, Ann Killilea 37; 3, Marion Mulryan 36; 4, Margaret Gilligan 35. CSS: 36 pts.
Wednesday open: 1, Michael Lynch (10) 38; 2, John Bodkin (4) 38; Gross John Mahon (7) 31; 3, Seamus Kelly (13) 37; 4, Jarlath O'Connell (20) 37. CSS: 37 pts. Ladies: 1, Joan Tighe (17) 35; 2, Catherine Niland (28) 33; 3, Siobhan Joyce (22) 31. CSS: 34 pts.
Ladies Tuesday competition: Cat. A, Mary Roche (22) 35; Cat. B, Noreen Rushe (32) 34. CSS: 71.
Well done to John Bodkin and Pete Fahy on winning the club fourball. They have a very narrow win over Martin Connor and Christy Higgins in the final.
Congratulations to Damien Coyne on his victory with Galway in the Connacht final of the Senior Cup last weekend. Damien pulled off a crucial win on the 19th hole which paved the way for Galway to
capture the provincial title. David Scully from Tuam was also a member of the winning team.
STAPLETON'S EXPERT ELECTRICAL OPEN WEEK
The club would like to thank Stapleton’s Expert Electrical for sponsoring the Race Week open. It proved a wonderful success.
Results, Monday: 1st Jarlath Reilly (21) 39; 2nd Matthew Fahy (12) 36; Gross Sean Acton (7) 29; 3rd Tom O'Shaughnessy (27) 36; 4th Shane Quinn (12) 34; CSS: 35. Ladies: 1st Bernie O'Brien (26) 38; 2nd Bernie Keane (13) 35; 3rd Phil Farrell (21) 32. CSS: 72.
Tuesday: 1st Campbell Finnie (3) 38; 2nd Cathal Mulryan (12) 34; 3rd Noel O'Hara (21) 34; 4th Denis Keily (15, Bearna) 32. CSS: 36. Ladies: 1st Bernie O'Brien (25) 30; 2nd Valerie Kiely (15) 23.
Wednesday: 1st John Fitzpatrick (13) 38; 2nd Pierce O'Donoghue (20, Claremorris) 37; Gross John Bodkin (4) 30; 3rd Gerry Fahy (18) 36; 4th Damien Fitzpatrick (15) 36. CSS: 35. Ladies: 1st Pauline Ryan (18) 36; 2nd Siobhan Joyce (22) 35; 3rd Bernie Keane (13) 34. CSS: 36.
Thursday: 1st Danny McGrath (5) 38; 2nd Dave Burke (7) 38; Gross Conor Drea (8) 28; 3rd Seamus Kelly (13) 38; 4th Anthony McHugh (12) 37. CSS: 37. Ladies: 1st Sr. Agnes Curley (24) 36; 2nd Dolores Kilgarriff (25) 35; Gross Bernie Keane (13) 19.
Sunday (Sponsor: Daly's Electrical): 1st Gerry Fahy (17) 67; 2nd Cathal Mulryan (12) 71; Gross Campbell Finnie (3) 74; 3rd Adrian Forde (13) 71; 4th Brian McDonagh (13) 71; 5th Michael Cullen (5) 71; CSS: 72. Ladies: 1st Rita Tierney (19) 70; 2nd Mary Roche (22) 72; 3rd Marian Mulryan (15) 72; 4th Jackie Cullen (15) 73. CSS: 71.
Bank Holiday Monday: 1st John Bodkin (4) 38; 2nd Mick Lynch (10) 38; Gross John Mahon (7) 30; 3rd Eoin Feeney (13) 36; 4th Eugene Halion (14) 36. Ladies: 1st Jackie Cullen (15) 36; 2nd Una Molloy (22) 31; 3rd Siobhan Joyce (22) 30. CSS: 74.
EUGENE MELVIN CAPTURES LEO'S PHARMACY PRIZE
Well done to Eugene Melvin on winning the Leo’s Pharmacy sponsored singles stroke competition over the weekend as just edged out John Lardner on the breakdown while a four over par total was sufficient to earn John Bodkin yet another in a long line of gross prizes.
Result: 1, Eugene Melvin (27) 69; 2, John Lardner (14) 69; Gross, John Bodkin (4) 76; 3, Pete Ryan (17) 70; 4, Michael Kelly (21) 70; 5, Padraig O'Neill (8) 71. CSS: 73. Ladies: 1, Betty Qualter (19) 73; Cat. A, Margaret Gilligan (18) 73; Cat. B, Finola Clinton (22) 73; Cat. C, Mary Casey (31) 77; Front 9, Joan Tighe (16) 35; Back 9, Mary Gibbons (30) 37. CSS: 73.
Wednesday Open: 1, John Wall (12) 40; 2, G. Costello (20, Kilrush) 40; Gross, Danny McGrath (5) 32; 3, Damien Cunniffe (12) 39; 4, Kieran Coppinger (21) 39; 5, Noel Larkin (20) 38. CSS: 37 pts. Ladies: 1, Pauline Ryan (18) 36; 2, Mary Roche (21) 35; 3, Una Molloy (21) 35.
Ladies Tuesday competition: Cat. A, Mary Roche (21) 76 nett; Cat. B, Sally McHugh (36) 86 nett
OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW DEVELOPMENT A SUCCESS
There was a great turn out for the official opening of the new club development and the club would like to thank all who made the effort to be there.
Thanks to Mayor of County Galway, Tom McHugh and Mayor of Tuam, Cllr. Tom Reilly for cutting the tape and also to Eugene Fayne, Chairman of the Connacht Branch GUI for being present.
There was an excellent atmosphere in the club and the food afterwards was well presented and we thank John, Susie and Bernie for organising this. It was a great opportunity to showcase the facilities of our club and hopefully it will have the desired effect in the future.
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JA KELLY WINS LEUFER COMPETITION
Meanwhile, Jarlath Kelly won the Joe Leufer and Sons sponsored singles competition at the weekend with a fine score of 41 points in difficult playing conditions and had two points to spare over Martin Greaney with Michael Cullen winning the best gross. Anneta O’Neill won the ladies section.
Result: 1, Ja Kelly (13) 41; 2, Martin Greaney (15) 39; Gross, Michael Cullen (6) 29; 3, Johnny Mannion (17) 39; 4, Michael Ryder (18) 38; 5, Matthew Fahy (13) 38; 6, Steve Woods (13) 38; Best Saturday score, John P. Keane (7) 34. CSS: 35 pts. Ladies: 1, Anneta O'Neill (11) 36; 2, Clare O'Halloran (26) 36; Gross, Mary Davin (15) 19; 3. Tina Halloran (21) 35. CSS: 36 pts.
Wednesday Open: 1, Kevin Fallon (11) 40; 2, Cathal Mulryan (13) 40; Gross, Jason Cullen (2) 35; 3, Pat Mitchell (20) 38; 4, Shane Quinn (12) 37; 5, Michael O'Flaherty (19) 37. CSS: 36 pts. Ladies: 1, Sarita Glynn (26) 35; 2, Sr. Agnes Curley (24) 35; 3, Mary Langan (30) 34.
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ANN O'REILLY TRUMPHS AT LADIES GALA DAY
Ladies Gala Day (Sponsor, Westmann Tuam): 1, Ann O'Reilly (22) 39; 2, Margaret Gilligan (19) 39; Gross, Anneta O'Neill (11) 24; 3, Jenifer Steede (25) 38; 4, Bernie O'Brien (26) 37; 2nd Gross, Ciara Mulryan (9) 22; 5, Joan Tighe (16) 37; 6, Mary O'Neill (35) 36; Cat. A, Mary Davin (15) 35; Cat. B, Angela Murphy (19, Ballinrobe) 36; Cat. C, Kay Duggan (31) 35; 7, Mary Roche (21) 35; 8, Siobhan Joyce (22) 34; Senior, Sheila McGrath (34) 34; Front Nine, Pat Tierney (14) 21; Back Nine Margaret McHugh (23) 19. CSS: 37 pts.
Ladies, Tuesday competition: Cat. A, Margaret Gilligan (19) 33; Cat. B, Noreen Rushe (31) 27.
JOAN TIGHE WINS LADY CAPTAIN'S PRIZE
The downpours may have been severe but the golf was top class for Sr. Agnes Curley’s Lady Captain’s Prize on Sunday. Despite the adverse conditions both Jacqui McGrath and Martina Casserly returned 72 netts and were well positioned.
But lurking a shot behind was Joan Tighe while Susan O’Brien was also well in contention after the opening 18 holes and it was set up for a real contest as the qualifiers prepared for the final nine holes.
In the end, a superb back nine saw Joan Tighe take the top prize and pipped Jacqui McGrath by a single shot in a close run battle with Anneta O’Neill taking the best gross with the course playing full length for the ladies.
It was an indication of the esteem in which Sr. Agnes is held that a large crowd turned out for the presentation of prizes and the celebrations went on into the small hours with Captain Mick O’Gara displaying his wide ranging singing talents.
RESULT: 1, Joan Tighe 107; 2, Jacqui McGrath 108; Gross, Anneta O'Neill 128; 3, Martina Casserly 110; 4, Pauline Ryan 110.5; 5, Jackie Cullen 112.5; 6, Ann Killilea 113; Category A, S. McGann O'Brien 114; Category B, Siobhan Joyce 113; Category C, Mary Gibbons 116.5; 7, Mary Gannon 113.5; 8, Margaret Gilligan 113.5; 9, Marian Mulryan 114.5; 10, Mary Davin 115.5; 11, Jennifer Steede 116.5; Leading Qualifier, Bernie Keane 77; Past Captains, Finola Clinton 117; 12, Breda Kilkelly 116.5; 1st 9, Ann Treacy 35; 2nd 9, Mary Casey 36.5; 3rd 9, Sarita Glynn 39; Beginners (8 Hole), Valerie McGrath; Optional 10 hole, Kitty Monaghan; Visitors, Aine Melville 73.
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LADY CAPTAIN'S SCRAMBLE
1, Martin Connor , Christy Higgins; Sarita Glynn; 2, Geraldine Mullally, Joe Mullally, Tommy Fleming; 3, Danny McGrath, Jacqui McGrath, Siobhan Joyce.
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WEDNESDAY OPEN, JULY 1
Wednesday open (Sponsor: Corrib Oil): 1, Neil Lyons (14) 44; 2, Murt Fallon (17) 41; Gross, Michael F. Lynch (6) 34; 3, Paul Leufer (10) 41; 4, Frank O'Neill (16) 39; 5, Mike Ryan (14) 39. CSS: 37 pts. Ladies: 1, Margaret McHugh (23) 39; 2, Una Molloy (21) 36. CSS: 37 pts.
Ladies Tuesday competition: Cat. A, Rita Tierney (19) 36; Cat B, Annette Dolan (32) 37.
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BARTON SHIELD SIDE BEATEN BY ATHLONE
There was no joy for Oliver McDonagh’s Barton Shield team who were defeated by Athlone in the quarter finals in Loughrea. The pairings of David Lally and Jason Cullen and Peter Ryan and Morgan Lynch had made it through the qualifying stages on Saturday by finishing sixth out of 19 participating teams. However, in the knockout stages they were beaten by Athlone 4 down.
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LADIES INTERMEDIATE CUP TEAM BOW OUT
There was also defeat for the ladies Intermediate Cup team who lost out to Galway Bay having done so well in this competition. The Tuam team was John Tighe, Jacqui McGrath, Mary Gannon, Pauline Ryan and Siobhan Joyce.
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WEDNESDAY OPEN, JULY 1
1, Neil Lyons (14) 44; 2, Murt Fallon (17) 41; Gross, Michael F. Lynch (6) 34; 3, Paul Leufer (10) 41; 4, Frank O'Neill (16) 39; 5, Mike Ryan (14) 39.
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PETE FAHY WIN'S LUKE O'BRIEN'S V-PAR COMPETITION
Meanwhile, Pete Fahy was the winner of the Luke O’Brien Shoes sponsored competition last weekend. The competition was v-par and Pete was six up for his round and beat Michael F. Lynch on the breakdown while Damien Coyne won the gross. Finola Clinton was the winner of the ladies section.
Result: 1, Pete Fahy (14) 6 up; 2, Michael F. Lynch (7) 6 up; Gross, Damien Coyne (1) 1 up; 3, Michael McDonagh (13) 5 up; 4, John P. Keane (7) 4 up; 5, Pat Quinn (13) 4 up; 6, Peter Ryan (18) 3 up. CSS: 2 up. Ladies: 1, Finola Clinton 1 up; Gross, Marian Mulryan 3 down; Cat. A., Pauline Ryan 1 down; Cat. B, Sr. Agnes Curley level; Cat. C, Catherine Canavan 1 up; Front 9, Una Molloy 3 up; Back 9, Rita Bane 1 up. CSS: 71.
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WEDNESDAY OPEN JULY 29
Wednesday open: (Sponsor: Mannion’s Town & Country Garage, Tuam): 1, Kieran Comer (10) 39; 2, Bernie O'Brien (20) 39; Gross, Eamon Morrissey (6, Slievenamon) 32; 3, Sean Ward (17) 39; 4, Danny O'Connell (14) 39. CSS: 37 pts. Ladies: 1, Mary Gannon (20) 37; 2, Pauline Ryan (19) 37; 3, Rita Tierney (19) 36. CSS: 36 pts.
Ladies Tuesday competition: Cat. A, Pauline Ryan (19) 72 nett; Cat. B. Annette Dolan (32) 71 nett. CSS: 71.
Members are reminded that the official opening of the new development will take place on Sunday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Eugene Fayne, Chairman of the Connacht Branch GUI and Mayor of County Galway Cllr. Tom McHugh from Tuam will be in attendance along with other GUI officials, local public representatives while members are expected to turn out in force for this special occasion.
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WIN FOR CECIL EWING TEAM
Congratulations to the Cecil Ewing team on their victory over Castlerea on Saturday. The victorious team was Dermot Fahy and Tommy Fleming, Gerry Bodkin and Walter Kelly, Derrick Gibbons and Kenny Fahy, Trevor Martin and Jerry Desmond, Sean Callaghan and Rory O’Connor. The team is captained by Pat Casey and will be playing the next round on Saturday week.
However, there was defeat for the Junior Cup team which was made up of John C. Davin, Dave Burke, John Mahon, John Keane and Sean Acton. The Jack O’Sullivan team also lost at the hands of Portumna.
OPEN WEEK
Open week in Tuam proved a resounding success and despite a few showers along the way, the weather was generally good and thanks to the members who supported it in great numbers while the competitions also attracted a lot of visitors. Also thanks to the sponsors and members are asked to support them over the course of the year.
Monday (Sponsor, Golfstyle): 1, Cathal Mulryan (13) 40; 2, Pete Fahy (15) 40; Gross, Damien Coyne (1) 36; 3, Matthew Fahy (13) 39; 4, Pat Quinn (13) 39; 5, Billy Duffy (25, Dunmore) 38. CSS: 37 pts. Ladies: 1, Rita Tierney (20) 41; 2, Julie Carr (27) 38; 3, Sr. Agnes Curley (23) 37.
Tuesday (Sponsor, Coco-Cola): 1, Michael F. Lynch (8) 68; 2, Pat Quinn (13) 69; Gross, Peter Ryan jnr. (3) 70; 3, Gerry Fahy (17) 71; 4, Martin Mulryan (15) 73; 5, Frank Donoghue (21) 73. CSS: 72. Ladies: 1, Finola Clinton 69; 2, Mary Langan 72; 3, Ann O'Reilly 72; Gross, Rita Tierney.
Wednesday: 1, John Bodkin (4) 43; 2, Sean Acton (8) 39; Gross, David Scully (Galway) 35; 3, Morgan Lynch (2) 38; 4, Michael F. Lynch (7) 36; 5, Michael Tighe (17) 35. CSS: 35 pts. Ladies: (Sponsor, Feely's Pharmacy): 1, Teresa Maher (25) 36; 2, Una Molloy (21) 36; Gross, Anneta O'Neill 23; Cat A, Martina Casserly (17) 35; Cat B, Bernie O'Brien (26) 35; Cat C, Geraldine Mullally (35) 34; Front nine, Evelyn Ronayne 21; Back nine, Ann Treacy 19.
Thursday: 1, Mike Melody (13, Ballinrobe) 39; 2, Sean Acton (7) 39; Gross, John Bodkin (3) 33; 3, Michael Murray (15) 34. CSS: 36 pts.
Friday (Sponsor, McDonald, Walsh Accountants): 1, Frank Biggins (24) 69; 2, Kevin Fallon (11) 69; Gross, Danny McGrath (4) 75; 3, Darren O'Malley (6, Dunmore) 70; CSS: 73. Ladies: 1, Joan Tighe (16) 73; 2, Marion Mulryan (15) 75; 3, Marie Sheehan (27) 75.
Saturday: (Sponsor, Aiden's Menswear): 1, Jimmy Cleary (10) 40; 2, Darren O'Connor (8) 39; Gross, Ollie McDonagh (3) 33; 3, Brian Flesk (12) 39; 4, John P. Keane (8) 38; 5, J. G. Davin (8) 36. CSS: 36 pts.
Sunday: 1, Pat Mitchell (22) 67; 2, Eugene Melvin (28) 69; Cat. A, Michael Cullen (6) 71; Cat. B, Paul Leufer (10) 71; Cat. C, Tom Treacy (15) 70; Cat. D, Michael Higgins (23) 75. CSS: 72. Ladies: (Sponsor, House of Beauty, Joan McQuaid): 1, Eileen Coyne (30) 67; 2, Tina Halloran (21) 72; 3, Anneta O'Neill (11) 72; 4, Mary Davin (15) 72. CSS: 73.
JUNE 14
SHANE QUINN AND MARTIN MURPHY WIN FOURBALL COMPETITION
The lethal combination of Shane Quinn and Martin Murphy came to the fore in the Tuam Heating and Plumbing sponsored fourball betterball. They had a great score of 45 points and pipped Tom Farrell and Joe O’Reilly by one.
Result: 1, Shane Quinn (13), Martin Murphy (12) 45; 2nd Tom Farrell (13), Joe O'Reilly (14) 44; 3rd Johnny Mannion (17), P. J. Ryan (18) 43. Ladies: 1st Jackie Cullen and Siobhan Joyce 42; 2nd Marian Mulryan and Martina Casserly 40; 3rd Bernie O'Brien and Catherine Niland 40.
Club Competition (Saturday): 1, P. J. O’Donnell (20, Bearna) 42; 2, David Cleary (13) 42; Gross, Morgan Lynch (4) 34; 3, Jack Treacy (15) 40. Ladies: 1, Dell Connolly (20) 34; 2, Clare O'Halloran (26) 33.
OPEN WEEK CONTINUES
Open Week in Tuam Golf Club continues throughout this week with singles competitions each day and visitors (€15) are more than welcome.
FRIDAY EVENING SCRAMBLE
Friday evening three ball scramble: 1, Padraic King (12), Sr. Agnes Curley (23), Jarlath Crisham (11) 29.4; 2, Margaret McHugh (23), Pat Casey (16), John Bodkin (4) 31.7; 3, Tom McHugh (9), Bernie Keane (13), Jarlath Keane (25) 31.3.
WEDNESDAY OPEN
Wednesday open (Sponsor, Charisma Blinds): 1, Eoin Feeney (14) 42; 2, Neil Lyons (14) 39; Gross, Donal Devery (7) 32; 3, Matthew Fahy (13) 39; 4, Frank Biggins (24) 38. CSS: 38 pts. Ladies: 1, Rita Bane (21) 41; 2, Breda Kilkelly (28) 41; 3, Evelyn Ronayne (27) 39.
LADIES TUESDAY COMPETITION
Ladies Tuesday competition: Cat A, Finola Clintion (22) 70 nett; Cat B, Helen Byrne (33) 69 nett.
BEGINNERS
Lady beginners continues every Wednesday and Sunday evenings. They have proved very popular in recent weeks and it is a great way to get started and meet other golfers.
TEXAS HOLD 'EM
The club will hold a fundraising Texas Hold ‘Em poker competition in the clubhouse on Saturday, June 27 and support from members would be much appreciated.
NEW PROFESSIONAL RICHARD CREAMER
Members are reminded that the new club professional Richard Creamer has opened his new pro shop and will be providing lessons on both an individual and group basis. Your support of Richard would be much appreciated.
JUNE 7
PADRAIG O'NEILL WINS AIB STROKE COMPETITION
Congratulations to Padraig O’Neill on winning the AIB Bank sponsored stroke competition at the weekend. Padraig, who is one of the up and coming stars of the club, shot a three over par round which was superb golf and had two shots to spare over Jarlath Keane while Cathal McMorrow won the gross.
Result:1, Padraig O'Neill (9) 66; 2, Jarlath Keane (26) 68; Gross, Cathal McMorrow (7) 75; 3, Neil Lyons (16) 69; 4, Pete Fahy (15) 70; 5, Michael T. Roche (10) 70; CSS: 72. Ladies: 1, Evelyn Ronayne (29) 66; Cat A, Jackie Cullen (15) 69; Cat B, Phil Farrell (22) 66; Cat C, Mary O'Neill (35) 72; lst nine, Eileen Finnegan (30) 33; 2nd nine, Betty Qualter (20) 30. CSS: 70
Wednesday open (Sponsor: Pat Lane Shoes): 1, Frank Clancy (24) 42; 2, Seamus Kelly (14) 42; Gross John Bodkin (4) 36; 3rd Mike Hughes (15, Kilrush) 39; 4th Sean McDermott (18) 39. CSS: 37 pts. Ladies: 1, Margaret Gilligan (18) 37; 2, Teresa Conway (36) 37; 3, Marian Mulryan (14) 35.
Ladies Tuesday competition: Cat. A, Mary Roche (21) 38; Cat. B, Ena Duggan (29) 29.
NEW PROFESSIONAL WELCOMED
The club extends a warm welcome to the new professional Richard Creamer who took up his position over the weekend. He will be running a fully stocked pro shop and is also available for lessons on both an individual and a group basis. The Club wishes Richard a long and successful stay.
JUNIOR GOLF
Junior golf begins on Thursday week, June 18 at 9.30 a.m. and help from members would be much appreciated.
SYMPATHY
The club extends sympathy to the Canavan family on the death of Jarlath Canavan who served as both Captain and President of Tuam Golf Club.
MAY 31
DAVE BURKE WINS PRESIDENT'S PRIZE IN TUAM
The cream certainly came to the top when seven handicapper Dave Burke powered to victory in John Ger Davin’s President’s Prize on Sunday. The competition, which was played in stableford format, attracted a huge entry and the weather was certainly very favourable.
The course was set up long but it was fantastic to see two of the new greens in play at the nineth and 12th. It was not surprising that the scoring matched the difficulty of the course and after the conclusion of the 18 holes John Mahon was the leader in the clubhouse with 39 points.
The previous day John C Fahy had secured 38 points with the wily campaigner Jarlath Crisham just a shot further back along along with the eventual winner and young Matthew Fahy. Behind them on 36 points were Noel Murphy, Brian McDonagh, Paul Leufer and Peter J. Ryan.
But in the end it was Dave Burke who reigned supreme with 22 points on the third nine to take John Ger Davin’s prize and he had two points to spare over Jarlath Crisham while Oliver McDonagh had the best gross.
It was a great night as a large crowd turned out for the presentation of prizes with club Captain Mick O’Gara complimenting John Ger on a great year in office so far and spoke about the valuable contribution he makes to the committee.
Result: 1, David Burke (7) 59; 2, Jarlath Crisham (11) 57; 1st Gross, Ollie McDonagh (3) 46; 3, Matthew Fahy (14) 56; 4, Peter J. Ryan (18) 55; 2nd Gross, John Bodkin (4) 45; 5, Brendan Cummins (17) 54; 6, Philip Brady (8) 53; 7, Padraic O'Neill (9) 52; 8, John C. Fahy (15) 52; Leading Qualifier, John Mahon (8) 39; Past President: Austin Lydon (19) 30; Past Captain, Michael Niland (14) 34; Veteran, Tony Shortt (11) 46; Sponsor, B. P. O'Brien (8) 29; Final nine, Shane Quinn (13) 17. CSS: 1st 18 Holes, 35 pts.
DAN MCGRATH INTERMEDIATE SCRATCH CUP
Dan McGrath Memorial Intermediate Scratch Cup: 1st Gross, John Palmer (11, Oughterard) 82; 2nd Gross, Gerry Donnellan (12) 82; 3rd Gross, Tommy Lawless (13, Athenry) 83; 1st Nett, Michael Ryder (18) 67; 2nd Nett, Sean O'Dea (16) 69; 3rd Nett, Eamonn McElroy 71. CSS: 38 pts.
Wednesday Open (Sponsor: Michael Ryder Auctioneer): 1, Sean Callaghan (17) 40; 2, Vincent Ryder (17) 40; Gross, John Mahon (8) 30; 3, Joe Neylon (19) 38. CSS: 37 pts. Ladies: 1, Jacqui McGrath (17) 41; 2, Siobhan Joyce (22) 38. CSS: 37 pts.
Ladies Tuesday competition: Cat. A. Tina Halloran 72; Cat. B. Mary Langan 73. CSS: 71.
MICK O'GARA'S CAPTAIN'S PRIZE
Result:1, Michael Mulryan (12) 106; 2, Jarlath Crisham (12) 105; Gross, John Bodkin (4) 115; 3, Michael Casserly (16) 105; 4, Seamus Kelly (13) 109.5; 2nd Gross, Michael Cullen (5) 121; 5, Bob McDonald (10) 110; 6, Dean Farragher (15) 110.5; 7, David Burke (7) 110.5; 8, B. P. O'Brien (9) 111.5; Past Captain, Joe O'Reilly (14) 112; Leading Qualifier, Darren Reynolds (13) 68; Past President, Tom Maher (17) 75; Sponsor, Andrew Leufer (11) 77; Veteran, Frank O'Neill (16) 112; 1st Visitor, Tristan O'Connor ; 2nd Visitor, Rita Keane; Final Nine, Michael Higgins (23). CSS: 72
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