Senior Scratch Cup
In brilliant sunshine on Sunday our local player Gavin Young returned a massive score of 63 to destroy the Course record. It will take some time to dislodge Gavin from such an extraordinary perch It is a matter of great pride to see his name alongside such illustrious players as JB Carr, Padraig Harrington, Des Smyth, Richie Coughlan and John Gilmartin.
Congratulations and thanks are also due to the organising Committee and John Dwyer who worked so hard to attract over a 100 golfers to the venue. Nice to see that the Birr Scratch Cup is back once more in a dominant position. Long may it continue.
Results
Senior and Junior Scratch Cups
Senior Scratch Cup. 1st Gavin Young 63 Gross – a new course record. 2nd Gareth Mann 69. Tullamore. 3rd David Reddan 70 Nenagh.. Nett: Michael Hennelly 70. Galway.
Junior Scratch Cup. Gross; 1st Brendan Hoare 74, Birr; 2nd Niall Maher 76, Mountrath; 3rd Joe Slevin 77, Birr; Nett Michael Costello 70, Roscommon
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Seniors. 1st: T. McTague, C. McGarry, A. Joyce (78); 2nd: M. Chaloner, E. Nevin, E. Gormley (72).
Tuesday Open. 1st John Wims (15) 37 pts. Enniscrone. 2nd John Dwyer (2) 36 pts, Birr.
For your diary
Spring League finishes this weekend.
Seniors on Thursday at 9.45 am.
Ladies’ open day on Sunday 22nd.
18h Stableford for men on Sat. 21st.
Presidents’ (John and Agnes) 9h Mixed Scramble each Monday at 4pm All welcome.
Birr Rugby Classic on Friday 20 May. Contact Ann Hogan at 086 217 2366 for time sheet.
Birr Stage Guild on Saturday 28 May. Contact Darren Madden 087 136 0600 for time sheet.
Inter Club
Best of luck to our Duggan Cup team under Sean Moylan and Tom Wright v Nenagh on Saturday at 2.30.
Playing at home are. Paddy Kirwan/Brian Guinan, Tom Hogan/PJ Lowry and Seamas Breen/Pat Molloy. Away are: Brendan Hogan/Martin Young and Tom Wright/Tony McTague
Congratulations
Well done to our representatives in the Captains/Presidents national competition at Killeen Castle last week
Playing for Birr were:Captain Brendan Carroll, President John Fleury, Vice Captain Tony McCormack and Tom Rigney.
Ladies golf
Results
18H Stableford sponsored by David O’Meara Pharmacy. 1st Mary Sullivan (19) 36pts; 2nd Mary Ryan (16) 35pts.
Competitions
Sun. May 22nd. Ladies Open Day incorporating Sisters/Mother/Daughter Competition sponsored by Mary O’Gorman
Sat. May 21st &Wed. 25th. 18H Singles Stableford GOY ,sponsored by Liam Butler Pharmacy.
9H Stableford on-going.
Putting Competition on-going.
Birr Golf Club Pro Am
The Birr Pro Am committee are working hard at the moment organising the upcoming inaugural Pro Am at the club . This is sponsored by Grant Engineering and so far they are pleased to announce much interest and over half the teams are sold already. Team places available are limited, so make sure to book in, so as not to miss this great event . The Pro Am is open to all golfers, ladies and gents of all ages and abilities and a great opportunity to play alongside former European Tour professionals and Ireland’s top PGA professionals . More news to follow soon. Contact Kevin McGrath or Tony McCormack.