28 February 2012
Subscriptions
Members are reminded that subscriptions are now due and the club would be very grateful if members would pay before 1 March in order to avail of the three Green Fee Vouchers. There are several methods of payment, including by Standing Order, by Credit Card, by Laser and by the traditional methods.
Fantasy Cheltenham
Members will be glad to know that the very successful Fantasy Cheltenham tickets are now available from the office and committee members. This interesting competition ran last year in conjunction with Cheltenham Racing Festival and created quite a stir around the Club.
Table Quiz
A monster table quiz will be held on Thursday 8th March at 8.30. Cost lper table is 20 Euro and all are welcome. Spot prizes galore. Do come along with your team
Results
Seniors. 1st S Ryan P Doyle T King 34; 2nd C Mc Garry J Gilmartin S Bergin 36. Please note as and from Thurs Mar 1st Seniors Draw will take place at 10 am.
Due to L M C Outing on Apr 19th our Seniors Outing to Portumna has been re confirmed for Thurs Apr 5th.
For your diary
Hamper ongoing,
Spring League. Please check up to date results on notice board.
Seniors. Thurs. March 1st at 10.00. Note time change.
Bennett and Dooley Cups. Sat.3rd/Sun.4th March. Check timesheet.
Bridge. Tues.6 March 10.30
Table Quiz. Thurs. 8 March 8.30. All welcome.
Easter Junior Golf Camp
This will be run by Birr Golf Shop and Driving Range. It promises to be a fun filled week of all things golf. It will be a great place to meet new friends. So do book your place now to avoid disappointment as places are limited. For enquiries contact the Golf Shop at 057/912 1606
Ladies’ golf
The Winter / Spring League finished last Saturday 25th February, 2012. The winning team was led by Georgina Chambers with the Lady President’s team coming in at a close second. There was a tie for third place with the captains being Lady Vice Captain, Sue Reidy and Annette Kenny. The final will take place on Saturday 10 March, 2012. There will also be a separate competition on that date for ladies who are not on the qualifying teams.
The weekly winners over the six weeks of the competition are:
Week 1 - Sheila Brennan, 23 points
Week 2 - Caroline Guinan, 28 points
Week 3 - Sheila Flynn, 21 points
Week 4 - Denise Delaney, 23 points
Week 5 - Ann McIntyre, 22 points
Week 6 - Lady Captain, Vera Smyth, 21 points.
The 9 Hole Stableford competition was closed on Saturday 25 February, 2012 and the winner of this was Gemma Butler and second place going to Kay Kelly. There is a new 14 Hole Stableford competition being played at the moment. Usual draws on Wednesday, i.e. 9 am, 9.50 am and 1.50 pm. Arrange and use timesheet any other day except Wednesday.
Glenn Eagles
Week 1 1st Mary McGee Colette O’Brien Rita Enright Aileen Watkins. 2nd Valerie Coleman June Carroll Mary Sullivan. 3rd Kathleen Doorley Roma Gilmartin Mary Dolan.
Week 2. 1st Mary Ryan Roma Gilmartin Valerie Coleman Mary McGee. 2nd Colette O’Brien Ena Guilfoyle Betty Feighery. 3rd Mary Ryan Phil Flynn Des Mulcaire.
Table Quiz. The Golf Club is holding a table quiz on Thursday 8 March, 2012. Entry fee 20 euro per team of 4. Should be a good night. All welcome.
There was a great turnout at the Bridge Tournment, held on Sunday 26 February, 2012 with a total of 21 tables and all seemed to enjoy the afternoon.
Web site
Please note that our web address is www.birrgolfclub.ie . Note the change.
Sympathy
The members extend deepest sympathy to Carmel Cahir and her family on the death of her sister Mary Buckley in Tarbert last week. Also to Finbar Ryan and his family on the death of his mother Moira Ryan in Birr last week.