Clones Golf Club
17th May 2010
Alpha Bet
Tommy Picks Rick!
The jackpot of 5,900 was won last week by Tommy Carey from Scotshouse who picked RICK as his letters……twice! When the draw was carried out it was announced that there were 2 winners with RICK as their chosen letters it then transpired that Tommy had done the Alpha Bet twice just to be sure! Congratulations Tommy! The 5 lucky dippers each winning 20 were Noeleen McCague Corconnolly, Mickey Leonard Newbliss, Ola Annon Roslea, Gerry Trant Clones and Marie, Kevin, Breda and Ben C/O Annies. The jackpot starts at 2,000 so get those lucky letters picked!
Junior Cowdy.
Pat King’s Junior Cowdy team were hosts to Lisburn last Sunday and performed very well on the day to go into the return leg 2.5 to 1.5 up. All matches were very tough but the Clones team performed very well to secure the 2.5 win with only dropping 3 holes in total. So it is all to play for when Clones go to Lisburn on Sunday week where a very exciting clash with Royal County Down awaits the winners of this round.
Eugene Mc Donald Memorial Trophy.
The Eugene Mc Donald Trophy was held last Sunday and winner on the day was Pauric Geoghegan with a score of nett 68, In second place was Nat Doonan also with a 68 nett beaten on a countback. Best gross of the day was Donal O Reilly with a 75, best. Senior on the day was Mickey Connolly with a 69. Just goes to show even if you have a disastrous start and drop 7 shots on the first 2 holes, you should never give up so well done Pauric.
Open Wednesdays.
Last week’s winner of the open Wednesdays Competition was None other than Kevin Hickey with a great score of 42 points. Kevin hasn’t had a win for quite a while so great to see him back in the winners enclosure In second place was Richard Copas with 39 points and in third was Gerry Smith also with 39 points.
Open Week.
Don’t forget our Open week coming up at the end of the month. Full list of Competitions next week.
St Tiernachs Church restoration fund Golf Classic.
If you still have not entered a team or sponsored a tee please do so for this very worthy cause. Golf Classic takes place on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th May.
All Ireland Mixed Foursomes.
Qualifying took place in Cavan on Sunday, but unfortunately Clones narrowly failed to qualify on the day.
Ladies Club
Geraldine 3 T’s Winner
The winner of the 3 T’s stableford competition with a fine score of 38 points was Geraldine Igoe. Geraldine will join the winner of the men’s competition and the Captains at the final later in the year. Geraldine is delighted to have lost 1.5 shots also. Well done! Section A was won by a more modest score of 28 points by Vera Tighe and Una McCarra claimed Section B with 31 points.
GOY Draw
This Thursday sees the conclusion of the 2nd GOY competition of the year and ladies it’s the first DRAW of the year so please see fixtures list or go online to www.clonesgolfclub.com for the relevant tee times. This Medal stroke competition will surely test the ladies as the course has been set up very long! Prizes sponsored by Nuala Browne, Ann Keating and Anne McCarthy.
And another…..
Sunday 23rd May and Thursday 27th May the ladies play in another GOY stroke medal DRAW with prizes sponsored by Celeste McKiernan, Catherine Farrell and the club.
Lady Captain’s Weekend Away
Lady Captain Elaine Hamilton is hosting her ladies weekend away in Glasson from Friday 21st May to Sunday 23rd May. Elaine wishes everyone a safe trip to the hotel and she can’t wait to spend what will be a great weekend with the Clones ladies. Remember ladies bring plenty of style!Oh and don’t forget your golf clubs!
10th May 2010
May Weekend Results
The single stableford repeater held over the May Bank Holiday weekend was a great success and the Ladies club would like to thank everyone who took part. A special thank you to the competition sponsors Cootehill Credit Union, Whelan Footwear (Martin & Lynn Whelan) Supervalu Cootehill (John Foy) and Mary O’Toole & Co. The scores were fantastic and congratulations to Pascal Carbin winning the men’s prize with 43 points. In 2nd place a man who hasn’t had a win for many a year George Hamilton with 39 points and in 3rd place Martin Clegg with 38 points. The ladies winner with 38 points was Geraldine Igoe and indeed at one stage it looked as though Geraldine was going to be collecting 2 prizes then right at the last minute Lynn Whelan, one of the last ladies on the course on the last day of the competition posted a score of 36 points to claim second place. Our own Lady Captain Elaine Hamilton, not to be outdone by hubby George, also came up trumps and posted a score of 34 points to claim 3rd spot. So not only were the prizes sponsored by Cootehill, most of them are heading back there too!
Jimmy Bruen Competition
Our Jimmy Bruen team travelled to Mannan Castle last week and were very unlucky to miss out on qualification by just 3 shots. Peter McCague and Evan Gibbons played very well on the day and had one of the best scores closely followed by Niall Murphy (Redhills) and Greg Calvert our other two pairings had a hard day. Thanks to all the boys for playing and trying their best.
Open Wednesdays.
Winners of last week’s open Wednesday were 1st Paddy Mc Keown with a score of 42 and in second Frank Crowe with a score of 39 and in 3rd Pat Ryan with a score of 38. Well done to all Three.
Interclub Competitions.
Could all team captains please notify our club Captain when arrangements have been made to play other clubs either home or away to allow him time to organize his schedule so as he can attend as many matches as possible to lend his support to our club.
Club Competitions
If you have not already played you only have this weekend left to enter the various club competitions. So make sure and put your name down and do your bit to support our club.
Open Week and Flat Lake Festival
Don’t forget our open week which this year is running along with the Flat Lake Festival from Sunday 30th May until Monday 7th June. This will be a great opportunity for visitors to the flat lake festival to come along to our beautiful course and enjoy the fantastic facility we have. All visitors to our open week can be assured of a very warm welcome to our club.
St Tiernachs Church restoration fund Golf Classic.
St Tiernachs Church golf classic takes place over Friday 28th and Saturday 29th May. If you haven’t already put a team in or sponsored a tee or green please do so and support this worthy cause.
Pierce Purcell.
Our Pierce Purcell team travelled to Blacklion last Sunday under team Captain Gene McEnroe. Unfortunately they met stern opposition from the other teams competing and failure to qualify for the next round. Many thanks to all players who took part.
Alpha Bet
The letters drawn in last week’s Alpha Bet were LYZE and there were no winners of the 5,800 jackpot. The 5 lucky dippers each winning 20 were Barry McQuillan, Co. Down, Pat McCabe Roslea, Bridie Sheridan Rockcorry, Maurice Murphy Dublin and Patsy Smith Shercock.
Ladies Club
Lynn to Massereene
The winner of the Mary Peter’s Trust (formerly the Ulster Sports Trust) stableford competition with a score of 34 points was Lynn Whelan! Congratulations Lynn! Lady Captain Elaine Hamilton and Lynn will travel to Massereene on Tuesday 17th August for the finals. This is a great day out with the chance to meet Mary Peters and learn more about the fabulous work that the Trust does raising money for young people in sport.
3 T’s
Ladies the charity stableford this week is to raise money for Turning the Tide against Suicide. If you can’t play please donate your tenner anyway it’s for a good cause! Prizes sponsored by Beatrice Crudden and Una McCarra. The winner will travel to the Slieve Russell later in the year for the finals with the men’s club winner and Captain.
GOY
The draws are on! Ladies next week sees the start of the draw for playing partners and Sunday 16th May and Thursday 20th May is an 18 hole medal stroke GOY draw. If you wish to play Sunday you must be in the clubhouse by 1.45 pm for the draw timesheet reserved 2.00pm to 2.30 pm. Prizes sponsored by Nuala Browne, Ann Keating and Anne McCarthy.
And finally…….
Margaret Connolly pulled off a great chip in at the first for a 5 during a recent start of season practice round with hubby Pat. This will surely inspire her golf this season! (the chip in not playing with her hubby!!) Well done!
5th May 2010
April Monthly Medal.
Winner of the April Monthly medal with a score of 67 nett was Fergal Reilly and in second place also with a 67 was Evan Gibbons, best gross of the day was Donal O Reilly with a 75. Winner of the Seniors was Charlie Browne. Well done to all the winners.
Open Wednesdays.
Winner of the first open Wednesdays competition was Victor Chambers with a great score of 41 points in second place was Trevor White with 39 points and in third also with a score of 39 points was Stephen Trant. Well done to all winners. So if you have the time come along and play our beautiful course this and every Wednesday.
Alpha Bet
The letters draw in last week’s Alpha Bet didn’t strike a note with anyone and the LUTE jackpot of 5,700 went unclaimed. The 5 lucky dippers each winning 20 were Johnny Moffat Lisnaskea, Emma McEntee Scotshouse, Marie McGovern Clones, J. Moore McDonald Newbliss and Tommy Carey Scotshouse. Well done to them! Next week’s jackpot will be 5,800 so pick up your entry envelope wherever you see the Alpha Bet posters.
Scanbitz for Lions
Scanbitz of Scotshouse very kindly sponsored a team in the Lions Club classic on Monday last and a huge thankyou to Eamon McKenna for his generosity. Paul Jenkins, Pat Connolly, Gerry Trant and Mickey Dowds did their best to bag you a prize. A great day was had by all for a good cause. Thanks again Scanbitz!
Ladies Club
Vera Victorious
The first Golfer of the Year stroke gave Vera Tighe (17) the opportunity to demonstrate her consistency and once she got her putting stroke back was able to card a fabulous nett 70 to win Section A (0-20). Winner of Section B (21-28) was a lady who is very welcome back to weekly competitive golf Roisin Kerr (26). You haven’t lost it! Well done on your 76 nett. Martha 3 clubs O’Grady (29) claimed section C (29-36) with a very respectable 74 nett on a countback. Already the GOY competition is wide open and it would be very difficult to place your bets at this very early stage in the season.
Mary Peter’s Trust
This Thursday the ladies play in the Mary Peter’s Trust stableford (formerly the Ulster Sports Trust) and the winner will travel with Lady Captain Elaine Hamilton to Massareene for a great day out with all the other club winners and Lady Captains later in the year. This competition raises money and awareness for young men and women in the Ulster Region to be give the opportunity of trying a sport. Good luck ladies!
3 T’s
The fund raising stableford competition in aid of Turning The Tide against Suicide will be played by the ladies on Sunday 9th May and Thursday 13th May with prizes sponsored by Beatrice Crudden, the club and Una McCarra. Again the winner gets the opportunity of travelling with club dignitaries for the final.
May Weekend
The weather behaved itself for the May weekend and rumour has it that the scores are pretty special sadly at the time of going to press there are no results however one lady might be collecting 2 prizes! Watch this space all results next week.
And Finally
A very Happy Birthday to Paddy Quigley for last Friday who was 80 years young! And still swinging a club!
19th April 2010
J.P Maloney Memorial Trophy
Packie Mc Carville was the winner of the J.P. Maloney with a score of 69 nett. In second place was Tony Greenan also with a score of 69 but beaten on a countback. Best gross score on the day was Fergal Reilly with a score of 74; looks like these boys haven’t lost last year’s good form over the long winter.
Ulster
Four Ball.
Mickey Connolly’s team travelled to Bundoran last Saturday for the away leg of our first match. Conditions on the day were ideal for links golf and all our team found it a little strange with the amount of run on the ball in comparison to our own parkland course. The team managed to acquit themselves well and even though only managed to secure 1 point out of 5 and only 9 holes down in total which is not a lot from an away leg and much bigger deficits have been turned around at home, so it is still all very much to play for this Saturday at 12 noon when Bundoran visit us for the return leg.
Monthly Medal.
The second of this year’s Monthly medal competitions takes place this Saturday and Sunday so come out and play and support your club if at all possible.
Course Conditions.
With growth finally beginning to take place our course is really starting to look fantastic and the condition of our greens are as good as they have been for quite awhile. Well done to Hugh John and Finbarr for the great work they are doing.
News on the Net
Please visit www.clonesgolfclub.com for all the news, fixtures and photos.
Wedges are Back!
Calling all you over 55’s! Ladies and Gentlemen there will be an open competition every Wednesday at Clones Golf Club! Promise we won’t make you play the full 18 (unless you want to!) It’s only a fiver for members and a mere €15 for visitors, and you can’t say fairer than that! Looking forward to seeing you next Wednesday!
Alpha Bet
The letters drawn in last week’s Alpha Bet were JOPE and there were no winners of the 5,500 jackpot now rolling over to 5,600. The 5 lucky dippers each winning 20 were Jessica Cassidy Corconnolly, John Kirwan Newbliss, Annie Rose Ward Lisnaskea, S & T McConkey Magheraveely and Sarah Cassidy Corconnolly. Well done to them.
Ladies Club
Breffni Shield
The winners to the ladies scotch foursomes Breffni Shield with 72 ½ Nett were Lady Captain Elaine Hamilton and Helen Connolly. In 2nd place were the two Anns Keating and McCarthy with 77 nett. These four ladies will travel to Ashbourne Golf Club on Wednesday 19th of May to represent Clones in the final. Well done ladies, enjoy the day away!
Stroke Medal
Thursday 22nd April sees the conclusion of the 18 hole single stroke Medal with prizes sponsored by Mary O’Reilly, Joy Cassidy and The Club. There was a good turnout on Sunday, with 10 ladies taking advantage of the good weather and fine condition of the course. Hopefully some good scoring will be returned this week.
Golfer of the Year
The first Golfer of the Year stroke competition takes place on Sunday 25th April and Thursday 29th April and with Ann Keating determined to knock Mary Trant off the winners’ board this year it will be very interesting! Prizes sponsored by Teresa Hanawin, Irene Rooney and Martha O’Grady.
6th April 2010
J P Maloney Memorial Trophy
Gentlemen this coming weekend April 10th and April 11th the competition for the J.P. Maloney Memorial Trophy will take place. Timesheet in operation 047 56017
Alpha Bet
The letters drawn in last week’s Alpha Bet were SHEL and there were no winners of the 5,300 jackpot which now rolls over to 5,400. The 5 lucky dippers each winning 20 were Michael Coyle Newbliss, L & N Kennedy Scotshouse, Tomas Martin Redhills, Alan Fawcett Newbliss and Declan McCabe Scotshouse well done to them.
News on the Net
Please visit www.clonesgolfclub.com for all the news, fixtures and photos.
Wedges are Back!
Calling all you over 55’s! Ladies and Gentlemen there will be an open competition every Wednesday at Clones Golf Club! Promise we won’t make you play the full 18 (unless you want to!) It’s only a fiver for members and a mere €15 for visitors, and you can’t say fairer than that! Looking forward to seeing you next Wednesday!
Ladies Club
Vera Back to Back Wins
Vera Tighe is on a roll with consecutive wins this time with 31 points, winning Section A (0-21). The score reflects the lengthened course, yes ladies we are back on our proper tees now! Also congratulations to Helen Connolly winner of Section B (22-36) with 29 points. Only 2 sections ? where was everybody??
Stroke This Thursday
The first stroke competition of the year concludes Thursday. This is a Medal competition. Prizes sponsored by Geraldine Igoe, Eileen Kerr and Mary Trant. The following Sunday 11th April and Thursday 15th April is the Breffni Shield scotch foursomes. Please contact playing partners and opposites early to avoid disappointment.Prizes sponsored by Brid Finlay, Marion Foy, Veronica McGorman and Maureen Lynch.
And finally…..
Don’t forget to reserve the telly from 9pm Thursday……The Masters, you gotta watch it!
22nd March 2010
Cracking Score for Curran
The week 5 winner of the Harte Peate sponsored men’s Winter League was Liam Curran with a cracking 36 points for the 14 holes. The final of the Winter League will take place on Easter Saturday April 3rd. First tee reserved from 11.00 am.
Men’s Monthly Medal
The men compete in their first Monthly Medal of the year this coming Saturday 27th March or Sunday 28th March. Competition 18 hole single stroke.
Holmpatrick Cup
The Holmpatrick Cup competition will run up to 5th April 2010, you are asked to support this charitable event in aid of The National Council for the Blind of Ireland
Deerpark Voucher
The Deerpark Voucher will be played for on Sunday 18th April and there will be a DRAW for playing partners on Thursday 8th April. A full list of players and tee times will be posted in the men’s locker room on Friday 9th April. Gentlemen please enter your name on sheets in locker room with your choice of preferred timeslot now!
Alpha Bet
The letters drawn in last week’s Alpha Bet were NUQW and there were no winners of the 5,100 Jackpot which will now roll over to 5,200. The 5 lucky dippers each winning 20 were Olivia McGauran C/O Teresa Fitzpatrick, Kitty Cassidy Newtownbutler Road Clones, Gerry McElroy C/O Stevie McCaffrey, Pete McCaul Bunnoe and Mary Treanor Clones. Well done to them.
Kitchen Open for Business.
Our club kitchen is now open and is being run by Jennifer Fitzpatrick. Jennifer comes with a lot of experience having trained in Killybegs and then working in a number of local Hotels and also running her own event catering Company.
So if you are out for a round of Golf please come in for a bite to eat either before or after and support Jennifer in her new venture which we hope will be a great success for her.
News on the Net
Please visit www.clonesgolfclub.com for all the news, fixtures and photos.
Ladies Club
Lynn & Kathleen Respectable!
The lady in form at the end of the Spring League won the first 18 hole competition of the season, well done to Lynn Whelan (21) who claimed section A with a respectable 34 points. Kathleen “my putters hot” Leonard (30) claimed section B (21-36) also with 34 points. Well done ladies it bodes well for the rest of the season and proves that the Spring League keeps the rust at bay!
Stableford Thursday
The second 18 hole stableford of the season concludes Thursday 25th March with prizes sponsored by Noeleen McCague, Doli Maguire and Marie Douglas. The following week’s competition, again stableford, starts on Sunday 28th March and concludes on Thursday April 1st, Oh dear I can see a few pranks being played! The prizes are sponsored by Margaret Copas, Josie Curran and the Club. Remember ladies if you wish to play Sunday please arrive in locker room at 1.45 pm for a draw of cards. Timesheet reserved 2.00 pm until 2.30 pm.
Timely Reminder
Please remember that the clocks “Spring forward” by and hour on Saturday night/Sunday morning so if you are playing on Sunday 25th March remember to re-set your alarm clock!
And finally.......
“Significant” Birthday congratulations to Bridget McCabe for Sunday 28th March. Enjoy!
15th March 2010
Alpha Bet
The letters drawn in last week’s Alpha Bet were HUIZ and there were no winners of the 5,000 jackpot which now rolls over to 5,100. The 5 lucky dippers each winning 20 were Gaby Kerr Ballybay, Dominic Cooke C/O McClaves, Jason Quigley Newbliss, Jo Kelly Clonkeenlucas and Pauline Kelly Clones. Well done to them! All members are requested to sell more lotto tickets please, it has been noted that numbers are well down on this time last year. Remember we promised to sell, sell, sell to keep membership fees down. Please do your bit.
Kitchen Open for Business.
Our club kitchen reopened last weekend and is being run by Jennifer Fitzpatrick. Jennifer comes with a lot of experience having trained in Killybegs and then working in a number of local Hotels and also running her own event catering Company.
So if you are out for a round of Golf please come in for a bite to eat either before or after and support Jennifer in her new venture which we hope will be a great success for her.
Last Chance for League
The Harte Peate Winter league is now in its final week so last chance gentlemen.
News on the Net
Please visit www.clonesgolfclub.com for all the news, fixtures and photos.
Ladies Club
Team 3-Vera is Victorious
The ladies Spring League has now concluded and was very well supported, keeping the ladies on the course through the winter months. Sadly it was one of the most unexciting leagues as the majority of the team positions was decided in the first 2 weeks. However Vera Tighe’s team are worthy winners with a massive 343 points managing to average 57 points a week from week one. Well done to Team Captain Vera and her team, Anne McCarthy who brought in 18 points for the final week, Noreen McKenna 22, Teresa Fitzpatrick 21, Lady Captain Elaine Hamilton, Kathleen McCormack and Loretta Traynor. Team 5 captained by Brid Finlay finished 2nd on 319 with the final weekly scores coming from Brid herself 18, Doli Maguire 16 and Noeleen McCague with a massive 24 points! The best score of the entire competition! Saved the best ‘till last. Well done also to Irene McConkey, Geraldine Igoe, Patricia McMahon and Teresa Hannawin. Ann Keating’s Team 2 maintained third position throughout the competition with final scores coming from Kathleen Leonard 20, Martha O’Grady 20 and Beatrice Crudden 19. Other team members Louis Keirin and Gemma McMahon. Team 1 captained by Mary Trant managed to climb to 4th spot after week 2 and maintained that posititon with final scores coming from Eileen Kerr 16, a massive 23 from Lynn Whelan yahoo! and 18 from Veronica McGorman. Well done also to Bridie Keenan and Helen Connolly. Finally Team 4 captained by Joy Cassidy finished 5th with final scores from Joy herself 19, Mary O’Toole 18 and Josie Curran 18 (your lucky charm didn’t work eh Josie?!) Well done also to Una McCarra, Mary O’Reilly and Maureen Lynch.As a n added interest in this league we also had a points for pars competition and congratulations go to Lynn Whelan who parred every hole on the “old course” over the 6 weeks and even managed birdies on the 2nd and 5th totaling 29 points! in 2nd place with 26 points Anne McCarthy and joint third with 25 points were Ann Keating and Brid Finlay. A huge thank you to Anne McCarthy for once again organizing the league keeping us ladies swinging through the down season. I’m sure it will tell in the first 18 hole competition.
18 Hole Stableford Thursday
The first 18 hole competition of the season commenced on Sunday and will conclude on Thursday 18th March. Prizes sponsored by Helen Connolly, Kathleen Leonard and Mary McGuigan. Next week is also stableford starting Sunday 21st March concluding Thursday 25th with prizes sponsored by Noeleen McCague, DoliMaguire and Marie Douglas. Ladies wishing to play Sunday please be in the locker room by 1.45 pm for the draw of cards. Timesheet reserved 2pm.
8th March 2010
Harte Peat Winter League.
Week 4 and 5 were combined due to adverse weather conditions which closed the course for a number of days. Overall winner for the two weeks was Killian Brady with a fantastic score of 38 points. The highest score of the league so far. There is only a week or so left and a lot of teams on a similar score so make sure and come out and play this weekend and next week and help out your team get through to the playoff.
Texas Holdem.
A great night’s fun was had on Saturday night by everyone who took part in the Texas Holdem. A lot of expert players took part with high expectations but things don’t always go as planned and a few made the walk to the bar a lot earlier than they had expected. By contrast a few beginners held their nerve and made it to the final table of seven. Probably the most delighted of these was Ann Marie Hickey who was also one of the few women to play. Ann Marie wasn’t too disappointed in not winning once husband Kevin had walked to the bar earlier in the night. You may have to monitor that home P.C. Kevin, and yes Ann Marie you were not the first to leave the last table. Winner on the night was Bernard Mulligan who showed nerves of steel to win out over Denis Parker in second and Stephen Trant in third. Well done Bernard. If only the Golf went as well on Sunday Morning’s.
Kitchen Reopening.
Our club kitchen is reopening this weekend and is now going to be run by Jennifer Fitzpatrick. Jennifer comes with a lot of experience having trained in Killybegs and then working in a number of local Hotels and also running her own event catering Company.
So if you are out for a round of Golf please come in for a bite to eat either before or after and support Jennifer in her new venture which we hope will be a great success for her.
Alpha Bet
The letters drawn in last week’s Alpha Bet were ABJT and there were no winners of the 4,900 jackpot which now rolls over and the jackpot has hit the big 5,000.00. The 5 lucky dippers each winning 20 were Mark Sherry Clones, Aidan Lambe C/O Skule Inn, Mary Logue Clones Golf Club, Gary Crawford Lisnaskea and Patrick McCarville Clonkeen. Well done to them! Draw every Monday night in the clubhouse and remember folks if you are not in you can’t win!
All The News!
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Court in Magnificent Shape
Once again we have to give credit to the boys looking after the course it really is in fine fettle! Well done Finbar and Hugh John…….but who is the sadist who placed the pins in the most difficult spots this week??? Welcome to Augusta Scotshouse!
Ladies Spring League
Week 5 of the Ladies Spring League has again produced some fabulous scores (don’t know what we are going to do when the tee boxes are back to where they should be!!) Anyway the team positions remain unchanged with Team 3 still in first position on 282 points with the weekly score of 58 coming from Team Captain Vera Tighe 20, Anne McCarthy 20 and Teresa Fitzpatrick 18. Team 5 are in 2nd place with 261 and their 54 points came from Team Captain Brid Finlay 17, Geraldine Igoe 20 and Noeleen McCague 17, Team 2 remain in 3rd spot on 258 and their weekly score of 58 came from Team Captain Ann Keating 20, Kathleen Leonard 18 and Martha O’Grady 20. Still in 4th spot are Team 1 on 244 and their weekly 58 points came from Eileen Kerr 19, Lynn Whelan 19 and Helen Connolly 20 (notably no contribution from their Team Captain!) and finally Team 4 remain 5th with 219 and the weekly score of 53 came from Team Captain Joy Cassidy 19, Mary O’Toole 18 and Maureen Lynch 16. Well done ladies! Doesn’t it warm your heart to know that Bridie Keenan’s first ever 18 points was not required for her team but needless to say she will never forget the magnificent birdie on the 1st producing a great start of 5 points! Well done Bridie!
The league is now in its last week and concludes on Saturday 13th March, best of luck ladies!
2nd March 2010
Harte Peat Winter League.
Congratulations to Pat Ryan on winning week 3 of Winter League with a score of 35 points. Well done Pat.
Course Conditions.
It’s great to see our course in such fantastic condition for this time of year and also to see all the new tree planting and landscaping that has taken place over the last few weeks. Well done to Hugh John and Finbar our groundsmen.
Texas Holdem.
Don’t forget Texas Holdem in clubhouse this Saturday 6th March, Even if you have never played before don’t worry as there will be instruction before the serious stuff gets underway for anyone that needs it. So come along for what is promised to be a great night’s fun.
Get Well Message
Best wishes to Raymond Hickey who has been seriously ill recently hope to see you back out soon Raymond from everyone in the Club.
Alpha Bet
The letters drawn in last week’s Alpha Bet were BIVJ and there were no winners of the 4,800 jackpot which now rolls over to 4,900. The 5 lucky dippers each winning 20 were Margaret Smith Cavan Hospital, Veronica McGorman Smithboro, Peter McClave Round Tower Bar, Una Treacy Corner House, ‘Skea and Pat King Lisnaskea. Well done to them!
Ladies Spring League
Week 4 results show no change in the teams’ positions with Team 3 still in first spot with 224 points. Scores this week from Anne McCarthy 18, LC Elaine 19 and Teresa Fitzpatrick 18. In second spot are Team 5 with 207 Brid Finlay 19, Irene McConkey 20 and a fabulous 21 from Noeleen McCague! Third are Team 2 with 200 Ann Keating 18, Martha O’Grady 18 and Beatrice Crudden 17. In fourth are Team 1 with 186 Eileen Kerr 17, Veronica McGorman 17 and Helen Connolly 16. Bring up the rear are Team 4 with 166 scores coming from Una McCarra 14, Mary O’Toole 19 and Maureen Lynch 17. Only 2 weeks left ladies so make it count!
Lady Captain’s Weekend Away
This year the Lady Captain’s weekend away will he held from Friday May 21st until Sunday May 23rd in Glasson Golf Resort, Athlone. The cost for 2 nights B & B and 2 dinners and golf Saturday will be €250.00. There are some titillating optional extras see posters in locker room for further details. Lady Captain Elaine requires deposits from ladies who are attending before March 8th.
22nd February 2010
Harte Peat Winter League.
A lot of players took advantage of the chance to play twice during the week in week two of the winter league and some great scores were returned but one shone out above the rest, none other than our past Captain prize winner Benny Igoe with a top class score of 37 points. All the more remarkable when he was able to do it on thirteen holes having had a ding on the last. That 20 handicap won’t last long Benny if you bring that sort of form into the summer. So remember try and play twice a week as it will help your team and the Club.
Texas Holdem.
Remember to keep Saturday night 6th March free for Texas Holdem in the Club house.
Captains Drive In
A very good crowd attended our Captain Olly Walsh and Lady Captain Elaine Hamilton’s drive in on Sunday. It was great to see them both hit very good drives in front of the big audience they obviously cope very well under scrutiny. Olly true to form kept his speech to the minimum and didn’t waste a minute, allowing Lady Captain Elaine her chance to have her say. Very best wishes to them both for the year ahead from everyone in the club. Many thanks to the ladies Committee for the lovely food they provided for the drive in.
Alpha Bet
The letters drawn in last week’s Alpha Bet were AMPQ and there were no winners of the 4,700 jackpot which now rolls over to next week at 4,800. The 5 lucky dippers each winning 20 were Gerard Tierney C/O Skule Inn, Jim McCauley Belturbet, Mary Hicks Lisnaskea, Paddy Maguire C/O Frank’s bar and Michael Coyle Newbliss. Well done to them.
Fixtures Fixed!
This year’s fixture card is now available on line at WWW.Clonesgolfclub.com along with all the news about our club.
Ladies Spring League
Week 3 results for the ladies were somewhat curtailed by the bad weekend weather preventing our weekend ladies from putting in a card however there were some fabulous scores returned during the week and the one everyone is talking about is that of past Lady Captain Teresa Fitzpatrick with an astounding 23 points! The pressure is off this year so she can concentrate on her golf! Well done! Teresa’s score of 23 along with Noreen McKenna’s 19 and Lady Captain Elaine 17 ensured that Team 3 maintain their lead and are now a massive 22 points ahead of team 2 who have climbed one place into 2nd despite only 2 cards being returned, along with Team 5 also in 2nd spot, both on 147 points. Team 2 scores came from Ann Keating 20 and Martha O’Grady 18. Team 5 had scores returned from Brid Finlay 16, Doli Maguire 15 and Noeleen McCague 16. Moving off the bottom of the league into 4th place are Team 1 who put together 50 points this week totaling 136. Well done to Eileen Kerr 17, Veronica McGorman 17 and Helen Connolly 16. Team 4 have slipped into last place with only 2 cards returned from the team now on 116 well done to Joy Cassidy 15 and Una McCarra 14. Ladies there are 3 weeks left and weather permitting it will be an exciting finish to the League.
Lady Captain’s Weekend Away
This year the Lady Captain’s weekend away will he held from Friday May 21st until Sunday May 23rd in Glasson Golf Resort, Athlone. The cost for 2 nights B & B and 2 dinners and golf Saturday will be €250.00. There are some titillating optional extras see posters in locker room for further details. Lady Captain Elaine requires deposits from ladies who are attending before March 8th.
Photos of Captain's Drive In with Ollie Walsh and Elaine Hamilton
8th February 2010
Valentine Vouchers
If you are struggling to think of a pressie for the love of your life to celebrate Valentine’s Day then think no more! Gift Vouchers are now available for sale for any amount which the gorgeous golfer in your life can use towards membership, competition fees and in the clubhouse, what a great gift! (Gents please leave this article where your wife/partner will see it!).
Web Site
All you need to know about Clones Golf Club can be found on www.clonesgolfclub.ie Go on have a look and catch up with all the news.
Alpha Bet
The letters drawn in last week’s Alpha Bet were GUYQ and there were no winners of the 4,500 jackpot. The jackpot now stands at 4,600. Tickets can be purchased for €1 or £1 anywhere you see the Alpha Bet poster displayed or from one of our roving ticket sellers. The 5 lucky dippers last week each winning 20 were John Prunty Enniskillen, Sarah Cassidy England, Mary McGuigan Clones, Sonya McGorman Newbliss and Geraldine McDonald Scotshouse. Well done to them. Now if you bought a “long term” ticket this time last year it’s time to renew as your lucky letters are no longer in the draw. Please contact Micky Connolly or any of the lotto committee to renew your ticket......you’d hate to miss out if your letters are drawn!
Captains’ Drive In Competition
There will be a singles competition to honour the incoming Captains Ollie Walsh and Elaine Hamilton. The singles ladies and gents competition will be a repeater on Saturday 20th February and Sunday 21st February, prizes for both genders. Captains’ competitions will run concurrently with the Ladies Spring League and Men’s Winter League. Everyone is then invited to witness the ceremonial drive in at 5.00 pm on Sunday 21st February to wish Ollie & Elaine a successful and enjoyable year.
Ladies Spring League
The first week’s results in the Ladies Spring League 9-hole stableford produced some fabulous scores particularly Team 5 Doli Maguire’s 21 points! Needless to say with scores from Geraldine Igoe 18 and Noeleen McCague 14 that was enough to put them in joint first place along with Team 3 also on 53 points, well done to Vera Tighe 18, Anne McCarthy 18 and Lady Captain Elaine 17. Just 1 point behind are team 2 with 52 points with very steady scoring from Ann Keating 17, Kathleen Leonard 17 and Martha O’Grady 18. Team 4 are 4th and scores came from Joy Cassidy 13, Una McCarra 14 and Mary O’Toole 17. In last place at the moment, remember ladies it’s a marathon not a sprint! are team 1 with 42 points. Well done Eileen Kerr 17 and Veronica McGorman 12 and also Mary Trant who only managed a disappointing 13 points. Ladies please put your team numbers on your score cards and remember to mark up your pars and birdies on the eclectic card on the wall. This competition runs until March 13th 2010. Ooh it’s so exciting! Anyone wishing to play on Saturday or Sunday the time sheet is booked for the ladies at 2.00 pm so come along for the draw.
1st February 2010
Captains’ Drive In
A date for your diaries! Captain Ollie Walsh and Lady Captain Elaine Hamilton will mark the official start of their year in office at their Drive In on Sunday 21st February at 5.00 pm.
Captain Mr. Ollie Walsh & Lady Captain Mrs. Elaine Hamilton
Alpha Bet
The letters drawn in last week’s Alpha Bet were SKMX and there were no winners of the 4,400 jackpot which now rolls over to next week at 4,500. The 5 lucky dippers each winning 20 were Maggie Reilly Aghabog, Helen Connolly Clones, A. McCormack Clones, Barry Brady Smithboro and Mary Logue Newtownbutler. Well done to them! The monthly seller’s prize went to Brendan Kelly.
Ladies Spring League
The ladies Spring League runs from Sunday 31st January 2010 until Saturday March 13th and some brave souls actually went out on Sunday to get things underway! Already there is 21 points and an 18 points in so get out there ladies and do it for your team. The course will revert to starting on the par 3 to give the first 2 holes a rest and include the par 3 after the 15th. Please take the correct score card from the locker room. Any ladies wishing to play on Sundays please come along as the timesheet is reserved from 2.00 pm until 2.30 pm.
25th January 2010
Captains’ Drive In
A date for your diaries! Captain Ollie Walsh and Lady Captain Elaine Hamilton will mark the official start of their year in office at their Drive In on Sunday 21st February at 5.00 pm.
Harte Peat Winter League
The men’s Winter League generously sponsored by Harte Peat will commence on Monday February 1st so if you want to enter a team it’s your last chance so do it now!
14 Holer for Men
There will be a 14 hole single stableford repeater running until Sunday next to limber you up for the Winter League.
Alpha Bet
The letters drawn in last week’s Alpha Bet were SUNV and there were no winners of the 4,300 jackpot. The 5 lucky dippers each winning 20 were Mags Connolly C/O Skule Inn, Edmund Burke Laurelhill, D. Cadden C/O B. Curran, Barry Brady Smithboro and John McEniff also Smithboro. Well done to them. The next draw will be for 4,400.00 and envelopes can be bought for a pound or a euro wherever you see the Alpha Bet posters and you win the corresponding currency.
Web Site Wonder
To catch up on all the news at Clones Golf Club please go to www.clonesgolfclub.com
Ladies Club
Drive In Date
Lady Captain Elaine Hamilton will mark the official start of her year along with Captain Ollie Walsh on Sunday 21st February at 5.00 pm when the crowds will gather to celebrate their drive in. Please make a note in your diaries now ladies.
Spring League
The ladies Spring League will start on Sunday 31st January and will run until Sunday 21st February. The teams have been drawn and details are in the locker room. Team Captains please contact your team and get them motivated ! More details next week.
4th January 2010
Wot no Golf?!
When we will be back playing golf? Blast this weather anyway I’m sure there are plenty of us who had new golf equipment for Christmas that we are longing to try out! According to the forecasters it’ll be another while yet anyway, ah well we’ll have to make do with make believe on the Wii!!
A few big Birthdays!
Congratulations to Mickey Dowds on his 50th birthday on St. Stephen’s Day and also birthday greetings to Catherine Farrell who also celebrated a significant birthday.
Alpha Bet
The letters drawn in the draw for the week ending 21st December 2009 were COME and there were no winners of the 4,000 jackpot. The 5 lucky dippers each winning 50 (as it’s Christmas) were Lynda Goggins Connons, Sarah Cassidy Corconnolly, Seamus Treanor Smithboro, David Wrafter Enniscorthy and Colm Kierans Aghabog. Well done to them! The jackpot is now 4,100 and the draw is every Monday night at the Golf Club.
Wedges
The last day of the Wedges Eclectic on Wednesday 16th December was hugely exciting with the tension getting to most players and the only man to rise to the occasion was Mickey Connolly who improved his score by five points. However this was not sufficient to overhaul the leaders and Joe Smith won the competition with 44 points, one ahead of long time leader, Charlie Browne. Other prize winners were Terry Lennon, Seamus McKiernan and Ivor Lendrum all on 42 points. The Wedges will recommence again sometime in the New Year.
Harte Peat Winter League 2010
The Harte Peat sponsored winter league will commence very soon and as it is a new format, please read the team sheets in the locker room. Study carefully!
Web Site Wonder
To catch up on all the news at Clones Golf Club please go to www.clonesgolfclub.com
And Finally...
As there is not much golf news at the moment it just remains to wish all members of Clones Golf Club and their family and friends a very happy New Year.