Golfing in the Glenns 2 Nov, 2010
POKER CLASSIC
Due to the huge success of last year’s Poker Classic, Vice-Captain Joe Slevin and his committee have decided to run another one on Fri. 5 November at 8.30 pm. So all you card sharks please put the date in your diary. You certainly will be guaranteed a super night’s entertainment in The Glenns.
SPECIAL OFFER
A special surprise for golf beginners is this year’s offer from Birr Golf Club. All first-time golfers can now avail of 2011 single membership for €450 and family membership for €750. This is an exceptional offer to first timers who can avail of all the facilities of a very friendly club and take part in all the activities and competitions throughout the year. This is your opportunity to join one of the Midland’s finest golf courses. There is no entry fee and all details can be had from the office: 057 912 0082
MINI CLASSIC
The organisers of the Bank Holiday mini classic are most appreciative of the very large number of members and visitors who took time out to play. At a time when finances in all walks of life are pretty tight it was most gratifying to see such support for the club. At the presentations Captains Bernard and Kathleen thanked all who played and helped to run the event.
GOLFER OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Jerome Molloy on winning Golfer of the Year trophy. Jerome, a staunch supporter of all competitions, well deserves the honour.
CLUB TROPHIES
This Sunday the traditional longstanding trophies are the main items on the agenda.
In the Kenny Cup Bian Nolan plays Pat Doyle. In the Hackett John Connell plays John Dwyer and in the Loughnane Gavin Young plays Paul Daly. The Championship will take place over Saturday and Sunday over 18 h Stroke
REQUEST
The course staff request members to keep buggies and caddy cars well back from the greens. They wish to avoid unsightly signs all over the course
FOR YOUR DIARY
Open 3 ball. Ongoing.
9h Turkeys. Ongoing.
Tues. 2 Nov. 10.30 am. Bridge in Club. All welcome.
Thurs. 4 Nov. 9.30 am. Mass for deceased members. Seniors and Glenn Eagles.
Fri.5 Nov. 8.30 pm. Poker Classic in Club. All welcome.
Sat./Sun 6/7 Nov. Club Championship. 18h Stroke. Back Tees.
Sun.Nov 7. Finals of Hackett, Kenny and Loughnane Cups.
Tues.9 Nov. 10.30 Bridge in Club. All welcome.
.Sat.13 Nov. Captains’ Dinner. Tickets from committee members and at the office.
Tues.16 Nov.8pm Men’ AGM.
RESULTS
Mini Classic. 1st Alan Franks Monty Franks Kevin Maloney Martin Dooley 100 pts. 2nd Coleman Loughnane Dick Johnston Seamas Coakley Martin Hynes 97 pts. 3rd Tommy Hogan Michael Lyons Fran Quinn Pat Molloy 97 pts. 4th Tim Kenny Tom Wright Gay Claffey Annette Kenny 96 pts. 5th PJ Lowry Daryl LowryWillie Colgan Sean Heffernan 95 pts.
Men’s Long Drive:Conor Slevin. Ladie’s:Vera Smyth. Men’s near pin:Sean Connell. Ladie’s:Carina Gleeson.
John and Babe McGuirk Trophy (Past Captains) 1st Michael Yates, 2nd Michael Liffey.3rd Captain Bernard Kennedy 4th Tony McCormack. 5th Tom Duffy.
Club Tankard: 1st Jonathan Burke 68 nett. 2nd Geoffrey King 68 nett. Gross:John Dwyer 78. 3rd John Ryan 68 nett. Veterans:Alan Naylor 77 nett.
Golfer of the Year: Jerome Molloy.
Seniors. Outing to Rathdowney. Cat 1 T Mc Tague 32 J Rowland 31 B Guinan 30 M Ashe 27 S Moylan 26; Cat 2 J Gilmartin 33 T Wright 33 D Johnston 28 T Rosney 28 J Carroll 26; Cat 3 M Dempsey 27 G Claffey 27 A Hughes 27 M Hynes 24 J Madden 22
Cat 4 P Byrne 30 S Bergin 28 D Kealy 28 T Clancy 25 F Jackson 19.
LADIES’ GOLF
14 Hole Hamper. Our second Hamper very kindly sponsored by Hanlon’s Butchers, Castle Street, Birr is up and running and will be an ongoing competition. Draws on Wednesday at the usual times. See notice board for details.
9-Hole Turkey. The first of the Turkey Competitions is also running at the moment. The Turkey Competitions are again kindly sponsored by Flynn’s Super Value Banagher to whom we are most apprecitative.
9-Hole Stableford Results. The recent ongoing 9 Hole results are as follows:
1st - Mary Sullivan 21 Points
2nd – Carmel Ryan 17 Points
3rd – Carina Gleeson 15 Points
Poker Classic. A reminder to the card playing ladies to please support the Poker Classic on Friday, 5th November organised by Mr. Vice-Captain Joe Slevin and his hard working team.
Ladies Branch Annual General Meeting. Ladies please note that the Annual General Meeting of the Ladies Branch will take place on Friday, 19th November at 8.00 p.m. Your attendance and support would be appreciated on the night.
SYMPATHY
The members wish to express deepest sympathy to Coleman Loughnane and his family on the death of his sister Teresa Carroll in Coolderry last week.