Unfortunately the weather played havoc with the competition scheduled for last Sunday’s “Drive In” of the Captains’ for 2009 but nevertheless a large turnout of members and friends attended the inauguration ceremony. Billy and Sheila turned up in the now familiar pony and trap and proceeded to hit two fine shots down the practice ground in the traditional manner. Even though no golf could take place it still did not deter everybody from having a great social evening which continued long into the night.
Sheila McDonald and Billy Murphy – Captains 2009
The golf competition will now take place next Sunday 14th December over 14 holes and the format will be a fourball betterball stableford. The timesheet for this event is open and members can obtain a tee time in the usual way by phoning golf reservations or the golf shop.
Last week saw the fourth round of the Marble City Travel sponsored Winter Series and the winners were from Ballyragett and all members of Rathdowney Golf Club. They turned on the style in a big way by returning 87 points in the 3 person team event and the crowd were shouting “easy” from a long way out. The team of Martin Devlin, Michael Dowling and John Gleeson had nines of 44 and 43 points respectively and never dipped below scoring 4 points on any hole. They now go forward to take their place in the Grand Final in March next.
The last round of the Winter Series before the Christmas break takes place next Wednesday 17th December and the format is a 3 person rumble. Tee times for this competition are still available by phoning 056 7773064 or 7773071.