Boyle Golf Club

Boyle, Roscommon

News

December 2016

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Today’s 9 hole stableford was won by David Wynne with 23pts, in second was Dave Purser with 22pts (C/B), while in third was Vincent Egan also with 22pts. 
 
In upcoming fixtures, the annual Christmas Scramble will be held on Tuesday 27th December.  The draw is at 12.45pm with a shotgun start at 1pm. 
  
On behalf of Boyle Golf Club, I would like to wish all members and friends of the club a very happy Christmas and best wishes for 2017. 
G.C.
 
11/12/16
The Christmas bonanza was held on Sunday with a large number of members participating. Forty points was the mark required for the gents to feature in the top three. First prize went to Paul Connolly (18) 40pts, on a countback from John McGuinn (9) 40pts & Lionel Lynn (20) 40pts. The gross prize went to Lorcan Egan. In the ladies section, first place went to Sandra McCrann, in second was Regina McLoughlin & in third was Mary O’Hara. 
 
The club’s monthly draws also took place on Sunday for October-December. The winners were John &  Claire Cryan, Seamus & Marie Gallagher & Denis & Mary O’Donnell. The runners up were Liam Mullaney, Denis & Mary O’Donnell (again!), Michael Gilmartin, Padraig O’Connell, Gerry Carty & Jonathan Egan. Thanks to all who entered these draws. 
 
Next Sunday there will be a nine hole re-entry for gents. 
 
04/12/16

The final turkey voucher of the year took place last Sunday with the standard of scoring remaining high. In first place was Gerry O’Hara (20) with 24pts, in second was Liam Whyte (13) 23pts, while Paul Connolly (18) took third on a countback  with 22pts.

Last week’s Winter Open competition was won by Liam Mullaney (15) with 22pts. 
 
This upcoming Sunday 11th  December the club’s most significant winter competition, the ‘Christmas Bonanza’ will take place. The format is an 18 hole stableford for ladies and gents with a prize for all players that take part. The timesheet for the competition is now live with tee times available between 8.50am and 12.30pm in 10 minute intervals. Members are advised to book early to ensure their preferred tee time. It will be followed that evening by the presentation which will take place at 5pm. 
The weekly winter open 9 hole competition also continues again this week. 
 
The monthly meetings of the men’s and ladies’ clubs will take place on Wednesday evening in the clubhouse at 8.30pm. The management committee meeting will be held directly afterwards.  

November 2016

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Sunday’s 9 Hole Turkey Voucher was won by Lorcan Egan (9) courtesy of a level par nine for 23pts, in second was Sean Heslin (9) with 22pts (c/b), and in third was Pat Conroy (18) also on 22pts.
The presentation of these vouchers along with other outstanding prizes will take place on the evening of December 11th – which is the date for this year’s Christmas Bonanza.

The fixtures for this week are the weekly open 9 hole (Mon – Sat), with the fifth and final of the Turkey Vouchers on Sunday.

A WhatsApp Group for the men’s club has been set up recently to aid with the arranging of playing partners.
It is hoped members will engage with this platform to arrange their games. Contact Gary Carty if you have not received the link to access it.

 
 
20/11/16
Last Sunday’s turkey voucher 9 hole competition went ahead as scheduled with the cold conditions not deterring those players who took to the fairways of Boyle Golf Club. First prize went to Michael Reid (16) 23pts, in second was Michael Simon (15) 21pts, while Lorcan Egan (9) took third on a countback with 20pts.
Last week’s Winter Open competition fell foul of the weather.

The fixtures for this week are the Winter Open 9 hole competition (Mon-Sat), with the fourth in the series of turkey vouchers up for grabs on Sunday next.

The annual handicap review took place in the clubhouse on Sunday evening. Updates to relevant handicaps will be posted to the club noticeboard in the upcoming days along with the golfers being contacted directly.

 
  

14/11/16
Last Sunday the second 8 hole turkey voucher competition took place with the standard of scoring being exceptionally high. In first place was  Paul Connolly with 22pts whose card featured birdies on the index one second hole and also on the ninth. In second was Jim Dwyer with 21pts – an impressive score which normally would be enough for top spot while in third was Liam Whyte who had the best of the 20 points to beat two other players on the same score. 
The weekly winter open competition was won by Michael Rush with 19pts. 
 
This week the winter open competition will continue (Mon-Sat), and the third of the turkey vouchers will take place next Sunday. The format for both are 8 hole stablefords with re-entry. The 7th hole remains closed due to work being carried out on that green. 
 
The AGM of the parent club of Boyle Golf Club took place in the clubhouse last Sunday. At the meeting, the Captain for 2016 Ross Andrew vacated the seat as chairperson and was filled by his successor Gerry O’Hara. The club wishes to thank Ross for serving as Captain over the past year with distinction and wishes Gerry the best of luck and success in the role for the upcoming year. 
The meeting also saw the stepping down of club treasurer Michael Gilmartin who served in this position for the past five years. The club is indebted to him for his great work to ensure the club’s finances are in a healthy position and we wish to express sincere gratitude to Michael for this. 
 
07/11/16
The first of the turkey voucher competitions was held last Sunday. It was an 8 hole stableford which was won by Gary Carty with 17pts.  In second was Tommy King with 16pts, and third was Michael Rush also with 16pts.
The weekly winter open competition was won by Sean Heslin with 19pts, with Seamus Gallagher in second on 18pts. 
The winter open continues this week with the second turkey voucher taking place on Sunday next. 
The AGM of the men’s and ladies’ club was held in the clubhouse last Sunday. This upcoming Sunday the AGM of the Parent Club will be held in the clubhouse at 5pm. All members are invited to attend. The financial statements for the year are available to view on the 2016 AGM page. Link here 
 
02/11/16
Results
Last weekend’s 8 hole competition was won by Jonathan Egan with 19pts. In second was Gerry Carty with 17pts, and in third was Seamus Gallagher on the same score. The ladies prize was won by Tish Perry with 16pts. 
 
Fixtures
This week’s winter open competition runs from Tuesday to Saturday inclusive. On Sunday, the first of the turkey voucher competitions commence. Both are 8 hole stablefords with the seventh hole remaining out of play. 
 
AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Men’s Club and the Ladies Club will take place on Sunday November 6th 2016 at 5.00pm in the Clubhouse. Proposals for the various committee positions are listed on the club noticeboard.

October 2016

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See here for notice regarding the postponement of course works until Spring 2017.

24/10/16

Results

An 8 hole competition was held over the weekend. In first place was Michael Rush with 20pts, in second was David Wynne with 18pts, while in third was Brendan Gaffney with 17pts. The ladies prize was won by Eithne Gaffney with 16pts.

 

Sports Capital Funding

Works on the course are now scheduled to commence on Monday 24th October, and the course will be closed while its ongoing.  These works include drainage of various areas of the course along with the creation of a short game area adjacent to the carpark. The estimated duration is 4 weeks.

While its ongoing, reduced green fees rates are available to our members at Carrick on Shannon and Strokestown Golf Clubs. Details are on the club website. Many thanks to both clubs for their kind gesture.

In other news, the winter league was cancelled due to the scheduling of course works.

 

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Men’s Club will take place on Sunday November 6th 2016 at 5.00pm in the Clubhouse. Notice of Motions and Nominations of officers and members of the committee of the Men’s Club must be made to the Honorary Secretary of the Men’s Club, in writing, on or before Thursday October 27th 2016. All Motions and Nominations must be properly proposed and seconded by Ordinary Members of the Men’s Club.

 

Weekend Golf Break

Michael Rush has provisionally arranged a weekend golf break to Enniscrone and Carne (Belmullet) Golf Links for the third weekend of November subject to sufficient numbers. The package includes one night B&B and a 3 course evening meal at the Broadhaven Bay Hotel. Total cost is €140. To register your interest, contact Michael on 0868645797 before Friday 28th October.

 

 
22/10/16
The golf course has been reopened this weekend with an 8 hole competition taking place (Fri-Sunday). Entry is free. Works on the course are now scheduled to commence on Monday and the course will be closed while its ongoing.  
 
  
10/10/16
The first round of the Winter League took place at the weekend. In a three way tie for the lead are the teams led by Patrick Egan, Charlie O’Donnell and Brendan Gaffney all of whom returned a score of 116 from their best three cards. The best scores for each format were as follows: 

Foursomes: Patrick Egan & Eamon Perry 40pts
Fourball Betterball: Tom Kearney & Kevin O Connor 44pts
Singles: Michael Reid & Tish Perry 77pts

See here for full scores. Round 2 will go ahead next weekend (Fri-Sun).

 
Last week’s 9 hole competition was won by Seamus Gallagher with 22pts, in second was Charlie O Donnell also with 22pts and in third was Michael Rush with 18pts.
 
The weekly 9 hole competition will continue this week, which can be played Monday to Saturday.
  

03/10/16

Results 

Winter Open 9 Hole S/Ford (Week Ending 2nd Oct) 
1st Michael Rush 23pts
2nd Paul Connolly 20pts

The Drumderrig House Cup 3 Ball Shambles
1st: Terry Bright, David Wynne, Owen Garvin 92pts
2nd: Patrick Egan, Lorcan Egan, Jonathan Egan 91pts
3rd: Ross Andrew, Terry Canning, Gerry O Hara 91pts
Ladies: Mary O Hara, Sandra Mc Crann, Paula Cull 75pts

The Presentation for the Fore Club Alliance took Place in Ballaghaderreen Golf Club last Friday Evening and the winners on the night from Boyle were Pat Brogan, Jonathan Egan, Peggy Feely and David Wynne who took the prize for Golfer of the Year.

Fixtures
Winter Open 9 Hole S/Ford
Winter League Ryder Cup Format Round 1 Friday 7th – Sunday 9th