Boyle Golf Club

Boyle, Roscommon

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September 2016

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Seamus is Crowned Golfer of the Year for 2016

Seamus GOY

Results

The rescheduled Boyle Motor Works Cup took place last Sunday. The winners came from the final grouping of the day, with Brendan Gaffney & Susan O’Mahoney’s score of 62.5 pipping the pairing of Ross Andrew and Marie Hanmore-Cawley by half a shot. In third place was the combination of Patrick Egan and Claire Cryan with 66. 

A club outing to New Forest Golf Club was held last Saturday. The top three players all recorded the same score of 32pts, with Paul Connolly emerging the winner on a countback. Vincent Egan and Ross Andrew took second and third prizes respectively while the ladies prize was won by Liz Dwyer. Thanks to Michael Rush for arranging the outing. 

Last week’s weekly 9 hole stableford was won by Michael Rush with 22pts. In second place was Terry Canning with 21pts. 

Presentations

Presentations were made on Sunday evening to prizewinners of a number of different competitions. In addition to those competitions detailed above, prizes were awarded for the Golfer of the Year and the King Harmon Cup. Similar to McIlroy picking up two trophies in Atlanta at the weekend, it was experienced golfer Seamus Gallagher who was the recipient of these two pieces of silverware at Knockadoobrusna on Sunday evening! Both accolades recognise consistent quality play over the course of the season. The runner up in the King Harmon matchplay was Seamus’ club foursomes partner Jonathan Egan. In the race for Golfer of the Year, Seamus held off the challenge of former title holder Gary Carty, and that of Sean Heslin, who finished second and third. Congratulations to Seamus on his very successful year. 

 

Club Draw

July – Winner Liz & Jimmy Dwyer €80

Runners up – Martin Higgins & Marie/Seamus Gallagher €40 each.

August – Winner Harry & Marie Wynne €80

Runners up – Mary McKeon & Ross Andrew €40 each

September – Winner Claire & John Cryan €80

Runners up Martin Higgins & Margaret Egan €40 each

 

Fixtures

This weekend (Fri-Sun) the Drumderrig House Cup will take place. The format is a 3 ball shambles. See here for full details. Thanks to Paula and staff at Drumderrig for their support of the event. 

Also, the weekly 9 hole singles stableford continues this week (Mon-Sat).

Looking further ahead, the Winter League will commence the weekend after next. Teams will comprise of six players each, and the competition will be played using Ryder Cup format. See the club noticeboard for full details. A sign up sheet is also available there. 

 

 

 

 

 

14/09/16

The weekly 9 hole competition began last week and will run every week over the next few months. The winner of the first competition was Michael Rush with 21pts. In second was Terry Bright with 20pts and in third was Pat Conroy with 20pts. It will continue this week Monday-Saturday inclusive.

On Sunday the final Golfer of the Year competition will take place. The format is an 18 hole stroke.

On Sunday evening the presentation of prizes for recent competitions will takes place. These will include the King Harmon Cup and the Golfer of the Year for 2016.

The Boyle Motor Works Cup (Mixed Foursomes) which was postponed has now been rescheduled for Sunday 25th September.

 
05/09/16
Results

The King Cup was held on Sunday last. In first place was Paul Connolly (19) with 43pts, in second was Tommy King (23) with 42pts, the gross was won by Gary Carty (5) with 32 gross points, and in third was Eamon Perry (21) with 41pts points. Full result here

 
Friday evening’s scramble was won by Gary Carty, Michael Reid and Tommy King with 3 under par. 
 
Fixtures
The weekly 9 hole stableford competition returns this week. It can be played any day Monday through to Saturday. Entry is €5, re-entry €3. 
This upcoming weekend the Boyle Motor Works Cup – 18 Hole Scotch Mixed Foursomes competition will take place. Players can play either Saturday or Sunday. For assistance arranging partners contact competition secretary Michael Rush. 
 
Club Outing
An outing has been arranged to New Forest Golf Club on Saturday 24th September. The cost is €40 for a round of golf and dinner. Please put your name on the sheet provided on the noticeboard if you wish to go.   
 
Golfer of the Year
A fifth place finish in the King Cup for Seamus Gallagher was sufficient for him to secure the title for 2016 with one event yet to be played. This caps off a great golfing year for Seamus having won the the club matchplay title – The King Harmon Cup and the first major of the year – The Committee Cup. These results along with other notable performances have ensured that Seamus takes the accolade for this year. Well done Seamus!
 

August 2016

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Lady President’s Prize
Joyce Boles’ Lady President’s Prize was held last Sunday. The results of the competition were as follows:
1st Tish Perry; 2nd Peggy Feely; Gross Liz Dwyer; 3rd Mary O’Hara; Cat 0-19 Moira Egan; Cat 20-29 Claire Cryan; Cat 30-36 Marie Hanmore-Cawley; Past President Carmel McGarry; Best 36 Handicap Paula Cull; Front 9 Susan O’Mahoney; Back 9 Sandra McCrann. 
 
The Lady President’s Prize to men was also held on Sunday. The winner was Michael Reid (15) with 39pts, in second was Cillian Doyle (14) with 38pts, the gross prize went to Sean Heslin (9) with 77, and third was Jim Moonney (10) with 37pts.
 
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22/08/16
The highlight of the weekend at Boyle GC was the hosting of the James Shivnan Memorial Golf Challenge. The wet conditions did not deter the large field of players, a testament to how well James was universally liked and fondly remembered. The results of the event are as follows: 
1st Jonathan Egan 42pts
2nd Charlie O’Donnell 40pts
Gross Gary Carty 34pts 
3rd Lorcan Egan 40pts
Front 9: Michael Simon
Back 9: Cillian Doyle
Visitor: Gerry Emmett
Longest Drive: Niall Kearney
Closest the pin: Michael Costello
Ladies: 1st Sandra McCrann, 2nd Mary O’Hara.
 
The day raised over €2600 which will be donated to the Mayo/Roscommon Palliative Care Team & Oncology Unit Sligo. Thanks to all who supported including those non players who made donations.
 
A Golfer of the Year Strokeplay competition was held on Sunday with Seamus Gallagher returning the best score on 67 nett. In second was club captain Ross Andrew on the same score, gross went to Gary Carty with 72,  and in thrid was Michael Rush with 69 nett. This result will put Seamus in a strong position on the GOY leaderboard with only three events remaining. 
 
Thursday’s 9 hole result:
1st Lorcan Egan 21pts
2nd Jonathan Egan 20pts
3rd Shane O’Dowd 20pts
 
Fixtures
Sunday 28th: Lady President’s Prize (Joyce Boles) 
Saturday 27th: The Egg Cup (John Egan Memorial) 
Friday 26th: Lady President’s Scramble (Draw 6.15pm, Tee Off 6.30pm)
Thursday 25th: Men’s 9 Hole Open Competition. 
 
Junior Golf
Junior Golf Lessons will not take place this Saturday morning. It will recommence on Saturday 3rd September from 11am-1pm.
 
   
 
15/08/16
Results
Sunday’s 9 hole stableford was won by Pat Conroy with 22pts, in second place was Jonathan Egan with 20pts, while in third position was Cian Smith with 20pts. 
 
Thursday’s men’s 9 hole stableford open was won by Owen Garvin with 22pts, in second was Seamus Gallagher also with 22pts and in third was Liam Whyte with 21pts. 
 
The Boyle Courthouse Classic which was originally scheduled for last Saturday has now been postponed until the October Bank Holiday Weekend. 
 
Fixtures
 
Sunday 21st: Gent’s 18 Hole Stroke GOY Rd 16 / Ladies 18 Hole S/Ford 
 
Saturday 20th: James Shivnan Memorial Golf Challenge (18 Hole S/ford Open) 
Message from the competition secretary: “All Tee Times Must be Booked Online. Please Book Early as we are expecting a large Turnout – Thank You!” 
 
Friday 19th: Social Golf (9 Hole Scramble)
 
Thursday 18th: Men’s 9 Hole Open Stableford. 
 
Club Matchplay
The King Harmon Cup final for 2016 will be contested between the back to back club foursomes winners Jonathan Egan and Seamus Gallagher. Both overcame their semi final opponents Shane Loftus and Sean Heslin respectively. 
 
Finally, belated birthday wishes to Sean Heslin who celebrated reaching a significant milestone last Thursday!
 
08/08/16
 
Results
Sunday’s Lorcan Egan Insurance sponsored 18 hole stroke was won by Sean Heslin (10) with a 63 nett, in second was Vincent Egan (18) 64 nett, gross went to Charlie O’Donnell on 73, and in third was Seamus Gallagher (21) 66 nett. The win brings Sean right into contention in the Golfer of the Year competition considering he is guaranteed extra points for the King Harmon matchplay.
 
Saturday’s last person standing competition was won by Pat Conroy, who finished on the 19th hole. Michael Rush was second also finishing on the same hole. The ladies prize was won by Regina McLoughlin (17th Hole). 
 
Thursday’s men’s weekly competition was won by Seamus Gallagher with 21pts. In second was Dave Purser with 20pts.
 
Friday evening’s scramble was won by Michael Reid, Seamus Gallagher, Tommy King & Carmel Keenan.
 
Fixtures 
Thurs 11th August – Men’s 9 Hole Open Competition.
Fri 12 August – Social Scramble (Draw 6.30pm)
Sat 13th August – Boyle Courthouse Classic (4 Ball Rumble)
Sun 14th August – 9 Hole S/ford (Re-entry)
 
Other Notable Fixture
Saturday 20th August – James Shivnan Memorial Golf Challenge. 
The format will be an 18 hole singles competition with proceeds going to the Mayo/Roscommon Pallitive Care Team and Oncology Unit Sligo. 
 
Junior Golf
Golf lessons for junior members continues every Saturday morning from 11am-1pm. 
 

 

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02/08/16 
Captain’s Prize
The Captain’s Day for 2016 took place last Sunday with a large number of members competing for Ross Andrew’s Prize. The best score after the first 18 holes was brought in by student member Cillian Doyle with an excellent 60 nett. David Wynne was two shots further back on 62 while this year’s President’s Prize winner Tommy King sat in sole third on 64 nett. The cut for the third nine fell at 68 with 15 players inside this mark. It was Brendan Gaffney who emerged from the chasing pack adding a 33 over the final 9 holes to his starting score of 66 for a total of 99. This proved to be a target that was unable to be beaten by any of the other 14 players. This is Brendan’s second major victory adding to his win in the 2015 edition of the event. 
 
A guess the winner competition was held on the day with Jim Mooney being the only person to predict correctly. The proceeds of this competition goes to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice. 
 
At the presentation Brendan expressed his delight at winning the Captain’s Prize and thanked all the various personnel involved in making the day a success. He commented on the close knit nature of the club and the importance of the strong sense of friendship within it. He also wished us to remember those who are no longer able to be active in club circles due to ill health. 
 
The presentation of prizes included the Captain’s Prize to the ladies which was held the previous Sunday where Liz Dwyer claimed the top prize. 
 
Also a presentation was made to Gary Carty in recognition of his course record score of three under par on President’s day. 
Full Result: 
1st Brendan Gaffney
2nd Tom Kearney
27 Gross Sean Heslin
3rd Dave Purser
18 Nett David Wynne
Cat 0-13 Liam Whyte
Cat 14-18 Pat Conroy
Cat 19-28 Tommy King
1st Nine Cian Smith
2nd Nine Jim Mooney 
3rd Nine Jonathan Egan 
Past Captains Eamon Perry
Senior Michael Bannon
Student Cillian Doyle
Visitor John Tiernan
Nearest the Pin Sean Heslin 
Longest Drive Cillian Doyle 
 
Captain’s Prize to Ladies
1st Liz Dwyer
2nd Kathleen Candon 
Gross Tish Perry 
3rd Sandra McCrann
 
Other Results
 
Par 3 Competition Thurs 28th July
1st Sean Heslin 41pts

2nd Cillian Doyle 41pts
3rd Pat Conroy 38pts
Ladies: Patty Dowd 36pts
 
Scramble 29th July
1st Charlie O’Donnell, Gerry Carty & Paul Connolly
 
Fixtures
Thurs 4th August – Gents 12 hole Open Competition
Fri 5th August – Social Scramble
Sat 6th August – Last Man Standing 
Sun 7th August – 18 Hole Stroke (Sponsor: Lorcan Egan Insurance )
 
Club Matchplay
The King Harmon Cup has reached the semi final stage. Jonathan Egan takes on Shane Loftus while on the other side of the draw Seamus Gallagher plays Sean Heslin. 
 
Interclub Golf
Our Interclub season has come to a close with a defeat in the first round to Ballaghaderreen. It was a closely fought contest with the deciding match going against us on the 20th hole.
Thanks to all who represented the club in the various cups and shields during the year. 
 
Golfer of the Year
With double points being allocated for the Captain’s Prize, Brendan Gaffney has leapfrogged his way into 2nd place on 67 points. Gary Carty continues to lead on 74 points. Sunday will provide another opportunity for players to gain valuable GOY points.  Table Here
 
 

April 2016

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24/04/16
 
Sunday saw the annual Voucher Competition take place. Well done to Sean Heslin who won the men’s voucher with a score of 63 nett off a 10 handicap, in 2nd was Niall Kearney 65, Gross Brendan Gaffney (8 Over Par), 3rd Sean McLoughlin 66. In the Ladies Lucky Strike competition, first place went to Paula Cull, 2nd Tish Perry, Gross Peggy Feely, 3rd Annette Bartlett. 
 
Other results from last week include the Men’s Open on Thursday last which was won by Michael Gilmartin 20pts, 2nd Michael Rush 19pts, 3rd Michael Reid 19pts.
 
Friday Evening’s Scramble was won by Terry Bright, Susan O’Mahaney & Tommy King. 
 
Competitions for this week are Thursday’s Men’s Open and a Scramble on Friday Evening. Following the Scramble, there will be a Quiz and Curry Night in the clubhouse. Tickets for this are €15 which includes a free entry into the scramble, and can be purchased from any committee member. Food is from 8pm and the quiz will commence at 9pm. It promises to be a fun and social night and has become somewhat of a regular event in our social calender in recent years. Thanks to Susan and Brendan for organising it. 
 
The first major of the year, the Committee Cup, will be competed for next weekend. Ladies will take to the course on Saturday in attempt to qualify for the playoff on Sunday Evening. Gents will play on Sunday also with the intention of qualifying for an extra 9 holes that evening. Holder Charlie O’Donnell will in no doubt be eager to retain the title. Tee times are filling up so place your name on the online timesheet you wish to play. 
 

The March/April draws took place in the clubhouse on Sunday evening.                                                                        March results: Winner – Liam Whyte €70, Runners up Ross Andrew & Carmel Conlon €40. April Results: Winner -Liam Whyte €70, Runners up Mary/Denis O’Donnell & Mary O’Hara €40. Congrats to all the winners and thanks to all who took part.

 
Commiserations to the All-Ireland Fourball Interclub team who were narrowly beaten by Ballinamore last Friday on a scoreline of 3 matches to 2. 
 
Belated Birthday wishes to Tony Murphy who celebrated reaching a significant milestone surrounded by a large circle of family and friends in our clubhouse recently. This was a reminder of how suitable the venue is for such events and it is available for bookings all year round. Contact the club if you wish for more information. 
 
Sympathies are extended to Tommy and all the King family on the recent passing of Betty. Ar dheis dé go raibh a hanam.
 
 
19/04/16
 
Well done to Aisling Gaughran who won the Ladies White Elephant 9 Hole Stableford today with 19 points.
In second place was Marie Hanmore-Cawley with 18 points.
 
17/04/16
 
Sunday’s GOY Round 2 18 Hole Stroke was won by Vincent Egan 65 nett, 2nd Seamus Gallagher 66, Gross Patrick Egan 75, 3rd David Wynne 67. 
The ladies 18 hole competition held on  Sunday was won by Peggy Feely 38 pts, second Sandra McCrann 38 pts.
Last Thurday’s Mens Open Competition was won by Patrick Egan 19 pts (c/b), 2nd Sean Heslin 19 pts & 3rd was Michael Reid 18 pts. 
Friday Evening’s Scramble was won by Brendan Gaffney, Gerry O’Hara & Annette Bartlett. 
 
Both Thursday’s Men’s Competition and Friday Evening Social Golf continues this week. 
On Sunday next April 24th, the Ladies and Gents Voucher Prize will be competed for. The format will be an 18 hole strokeplay competition. All tee times must be booked online.
Also, the timesheet for the Committee Cup will open this Wednesday. 
 
A quiz and curry night has been arranged for Friday April 29th. Watch out for further details regarding that!
 
Our Interclub season opens this Friday with an away fixture against Ballinamore in the GUI All-Ireland Fourball Competition. Our side is captained by Willie Tiernan. Best of luck to all concerned! 
 
Finally, a reminder in relation to membership fees.
“2016 Membership Fees are now due. Please forward to Geraldine McDermottroe, Membership Secretary, Carrick Road, Boyle. Members interested in paying by direct debit please call Michael on 086 2039182.
Thank you to all who have paid membership to date.”
 
11/04/16
 
The result of last Sunday’s Holmpatrick Cup is as follows:
1st Owen Garvin & Michael Costello 41pts (c/b)
2nd Jim Mooney & Brendan Gaffney 41pts 
3rd Patrick Egan & Lorcan Egan 39pts
 
Well done to Owen & Michael, they will represent the club at the county finals later in the year. 
 
Thursday 7th April Men’s Open:
1st Brendan Gaffney 21pts
2nd Tom Kearney 20pts
3rd Seamus Gallagher 20pts
 
Competitions for this week:
Thursday April 14th – Men’s Open Competition 
Friday April 15th – Social Golf Recommences (9 Hole Scramble)
Sunday April 17th – Men’s 18 Hole Stroke & Ladies 18 Hole Stableford. Poster here
 
A signup sheet is now available on noticeboard for King Harmon Cup. Draw will take place on Thursday 28th April.
 
Looking further ahead, the first major of the year – ‘The Committee Cup’ will take place on Saturday 30th April for Ladies & Sunday 1st May for men.
Top 8 Ladies & top 15 men and ties will qualify for an extra 9 holes on Sunday evening. Poster here
  

04/04/16

 
Last Sundays GOY 18 Hole S/Ford was cancelled due to flooding on the course. 
 
The result from the Men’s Open 9 hole last Thursday was as follows:
1st Tom Kearney 21pts
2nd Patrick Egan 20pts
3rd Charlie O’Donnell 19pts
 
This Week’s Competitions are:
  • Thursday Open 9 Hole S/Ford Sponsored By Jonathan Egan
  • Men’s Holmpatrick Cup Fourball Betterball Sunday 10th April (More Info Here) 
  • Ladies Voucher Sunday 10th April (Poster here)
The Result from last Saturday’s outing to Tullamore Golf Club was:
1st Patrick Egan 36pts
2nd Terry Canning 35pts
3rd Sean Heslin 35pts
 
Ladies Section            
1st Sandra Mc Crann  
2nd Liz Dwyer 
3rd Susan O’Mahoney
 
Thank You to all who attended!

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