Last Sunday the J. B. Carr Trophy was played for in ideal conditions and this proved to be an easy win for Neil Magee who playing off a handicap of 11 had two shots to spare from his nearest rival. Neil scored 39 stableford points which puts him well on his way to his ambition of playing off single figures. Neil played very steadily throughout his round and now reduces his handicap to 9.5 as a result of his win. Runner-up was Joe Healy on 37 points and Joe in turn was a shot clear of Owen Phelan who won third place by virtue of a better back nine holes. Prizes for each nine holes were won by Gary Walsh and Hugh O’ Connor with each player scoring 20 points.
The ladies section was won by new member, Laila Balacuit, with 35 points and she was three shots clear of Fiona Corbett with Lucia O’ Flaherty in third spot. The nines were won by Sandra Carr, a daughter in law of J. B., and Helen Comerford. This is Laila’s first win at Mount Juliet and we wish her well for the reminder of the 2012 season. The perpetual trophy and prizes were presented to the winners later that evening by Georgia Carr, a grandaughter of J.B.
The Leinster Boys under 15 Team recorded their second win in the round robin series by beating Carlow Boys but have suffered defeat at the hands of Coolattin and Gowran Park in their quest for honours. The panel consists of Luke Donnelly, Conor Mulholland, John Hession, Tim Howes, Jack Collins, Ned Kirwan and Brian Staunton.
Results J. B. Carr Trophy Sunday 24th June
Men:
Winner; Neil Magee (11)……………………….39 points.
Second: Joe Healy (10)…………………………37 points.
Third: Owen Phelan (11)……………………..36 points.
1st Nine: Gary Walsh (Scr)………………………20 points.
2nd Nine: Hugh O’ Connor (6)……………………20 points.
Ladies:
Winner: Laila Balacuit (36)……………………..35 points.
Second: Fiona Corbett (6)……………………….32 points.
Third: Lucia O’ Flaherty (15)………………….31 points.
1st Nine: Sandra Carr (17)………………………..20 points.
2nd Nine: Helen Comerford (22)………………….18 points.
Next Sunday 1st July sees the next round of the Summer League down for decision and tee times can be booked through the usual channels and members are reminded that the following weekend sees the Captains’ Prizes scheduled with two “shotgun” starts at 9a.m. and 2p.m. on Saturday7th July and some tee times on Friday for players who are unable to play on Saturday.