Special Offer
A special rate of €450 euro for people new to the game of golf is being offered for the 2015/2016 . Please contact Joan at 0579120082 who will give details of any terms and conditions that may apply. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a vibrant Club and enjoy the game of golf on a top of the range course.
Direct Debit
Members should note that Direct Debit payment is available now for all existing members for the 2016 season. Please ring Joan in the office for all details. No. 0579120082
For your Diary
Seniors Thurs. 8 Oct. 9.45.
Open Week end 18h Stableford. Sat,/Sun. 10/11 Oct.
Open Tuesday 13 Oct. All welcome.
Pop up Book sale
Please bring along your unwanted books to the Club. A sale will take place later in the month when you will be able to extend your library with books to suit all and every taste
Results
Tankard GOY. 1st Ger Claffey (14) 64. 2nd Jerome Molloy (10) 66. 3rd Dermot Nolan (19) 66. Gross: Gavin Young (+1) 70.
Seniors. 1st P Byrne, D O’Sullivan, E Mc Donagh, 39. 2nd T McTague, B Mc Gurk, B Donlon, 42.
Open Tuesday. 1st Bobby Ryland (8) 38pts. 2nd Sean Alley (+1) 36 pts.
MCGuirk Trophy. 1st Bernard Kennedy 33 pts. 2nd John Connell 30 pts. 3rd Dick Johnston 30 pts. Ladies 1st Rita Delaney 32 pts. 2nd Emer Hanniffy 32 pts.
Kenny Cup. Final. Albert Kelly beat Liam Hogan on 18th. Hackett Cup. Paschal Troy beat Brendan Hoare on 18th, Loughnane Cup. Ronan McNamara beat Brandon Beale.
Golfer of the Year is Jerome Molloy with 31 pts. Congratulations Jerome.
Ladies
Results
Sun. Oct. 4th. Ladies Bookies Prize.
1st Bernie Nugent(24) 68nett
2nd Laura Nugent(16) 71nett
Gross: Sarah Burke (5) 79Gross
3rd Jo Conniffe (23) 71nett
4th Rita Delaney (19) 74 nett
Glenn Eagles. 1st Aileen Watkins, Patt Grogan and Mary McGee 31.7. 2nd Lady Captain Pauline, Margo Regan and Phyl Flynn 31.8. 3rd Mary Sullivan, Patsy Burke and Theresa Fealy 32.5
Nearest pin on 8th. Margaret McDonagh.
Coffee Morning
The coffee morning hosted by the Glenn Eagles ladies was most enjoyable for all who participated. We would like to express thanks to all the ladies who prepared and served the goodies and treats and to the Ladies and Senior Men’s group who contributed so generously. Thanks to all for your support. We are pleased to donate the full proceeds of 870 euro to the Offaly Hospice.
Competitions
Wed. Oct. 7th. Glenns Trophy Final sponsored by Peter Fox Pharmacy, Birr.
Hamper and Turkey Competitions commence.
Free Golf Coaching
Kevin McGrath, Golf Professional, in conjunction with Birr Golf Shop and Driving Range is holding a Free Open Night on October 8th from 6pm to 9pm, at the Driving Range. This free night is open to all level of golfers, male and female, junior boys and girls, from total beginners to advanced golfers. On the night Kevin will provide expert advice on club fitting, putting analysis and golf swing tuition for free. Group coaching packages available on the night; tea and coffee provided. Lady Captain Pauline requests that any beginner ladies interested in attending this night contact her 086 372 1903.
Sympathy
The members extend deepest sympathy to Matt Dempsey and his family on the death of his brother Noel in tragic accident in Argentina last week.