Mount Juliet Golf Notes

The Grand Final of the Winter Series was played last week and this proved to be a triumph for popular racing commentator, Des Scahill, as he returned a fine score of 38 points over the 18 holes. Play was off the white tees and although the earlier rounds of the series were played as a 4 person team event, the final as usual, was an 18 holes singles competition for all qualifiers. Des played consistent golf in the final and had a shot to spare over his fellow club member, Shay Quinn, with Joby Kelly from Ballinasloe in third place. Des won a nice stay for two people in Mount Juliet House for his endeavours. The S.S. for the day was 36 points.

Also last week saw the first monthly competition for lady members and their guests. The format for the day was a 3 person scramble and there was a full timesheet for the competition. The team led by Vice Captain, Ruth Mulholland, won by a shot from Brona Reidy’s team of ladies with Myra Phelan’s team a further shot back in third place. The winning team finished a commendable two under par gross.

Last Sunday there was a 4 person team event for members and their guests and because of so many other sporting activities down for decision there was a smaller than usual entry. This did not deter the O’Connor family from spread-eagling the field with an impressive score of 95 points. This was a real family triumph for Padraic and Helen as they were joined by their sons Hugh and John to return the winning score. Some notable features of their round was when Hugh and Helen both birdied the 6th for a total of 8 points. Hugh then had the unique experience of driving his tee shot out of bounds at the long 10th and scoring an eagle 3 with his provisional ball which secured a further 3 points for the team.

Results Winter Series

Winner Des Scahill (9) (The Heritage) 38 points

Second Shay Quinn (17) (The Heritage) 37 points

Third Joby Kelly (14) (Ballinasloe) 35 points

Results April Ladies Invitation Scramble

Winners

Ruth Mulholland (11)

Eileen Duggan (16) (Kilkenny)

Catherine Leddy (15) (Curragh) 66.8

Second

Brona Reidy (13)

Maeve O’Reilly (14) (Powerscourt)

Pauline McEnery (34) (Gowran Park) 67.9

Third

Myra Phelan (23)

Helen Cosgrove (15) (Milltown)

Liz Hurley (22) (Charlesland) 69

Last Sunday, the Member/Guest series resumed on a slightly chilly but predominantly dry day. There was a record turnout for the event. Scoring on overall was good with the winning team recording an easy victory. The format of the event was a 3 person (member +2 guests) rumble and the winning team consisted of Jim Cusack and his two guests Michael Healy and Dan Cronin. They returned a very good score of 81 points to win by two points from Pat Doyle and his guests, Ron Kelly and John Cardiff. They in turn had four points to spare over Padraic O’Connor’s team. Jim and his playing partners scored very consistently throughout the 18 holes and only showed some frailty on the last few holes. However they managed to hang on and emerged as convincing winners on the day.

Results

Winners:
Jim Cusack (14)
Dan Cronin (18) Slade Valley G.C.
Michael Healy (20) Bodenstown G.C. 81 points

Second:
Pat Doyle (14)
Ron Kelly (12) Newlands G.C.
John Cardiff (13) Bodenstown G.C. 79 points

Third:
Padraic O’Connor (18)
Hugh O’Connor (14) Woodbrook G.C.
David Ryan (13) Charlesland G.C. 75 points

The next Member/Guest Day takes place on Sunday 6th April and in the meantime the Family Day takes place on Easter Sunday with the Monthly Medal down for decision on Sunday 30th March.

The second last round of the Winter Series takes place on Tuesday 11th March and a full report will appear in next week’s notes. The last competition in the series before the Grand Final, takes place on Tuesday 1st April and the format will be a 3 Person Rumble. The timesheet for this competition is open and reservations can be made by phoning 056/7773071 or 7773064.