Birr Golf Club Development Classic
On Saturday 30th July, Sunday 31st July and Monday 1st August we are holding our Seventh Annual Development Classic. Our main sponsor is Michael Kennedy of Kennedy Motors, Birr and the burgers are sponsored by David Corbett of Cullinane Butchers, Birr.
Since the completion of our development in 2009 our new course has been much appreciated by club members and visitors alike and we look forward to maintaining and improving the course where possible in the coming year.
On behalf of the management committee, we thank you in advance and hope you can support the classic over the bank holiday weekend. In the financial times we find ourselves in, it is imperative that all members get behind this fundraising venture and give your heartiest support. It is an opportunity to invite relations and friends from other clubs to play our beautiful course. This in turn will multiply numbers playing and therefore, benefit all.
Cost per team for this year’s classic is €120 which includes burgers and refreshments on the 11th Tee. Full catering is also available in our Glenn’s Restaurant all day. The cost to sponsor a hole or tee is €50, should you wish to advertise your business / company over the three days. The timesheets are posted in the Clubhouse for the three days and if you wish to sponsor / advertise please contact the Club. We thank you for your continued loyalty and support
For your diary
Thurs. 28 July Seniors, 12.00 Glenn Eagles
Sat./Sun./Mon. 30/31/July/l Aug, Club Classic sponsored by Michael Kennedy Motors Birr.
Tues.2 Aug. Open Stableford. All welcome.
St. Rynagh’s GAA Classic. On 5/6 August.
Sun.7 Aug. Ladies open day.
Mon.8 Aug. 10.00 Juniors.
Mon.8 Aug. 4.45 Prsidents Mixed Scramble
Sat.13 Aug. Tudenham Cup v Moate.
Results
Seniors. Dick Johnson J Gilmartin D Quinn J Hynes 40 J Molloy T King M Dempsey 44.
Irish Wheelchair Classic. 1st Anna Kavanagh Michelle English Gleeson Eileen Wynne Winnie O’Connell 95 pts. 2nd Sean Doolan Paul Stewart Ger Handy Pat Heffernan 90pts. 3rd Michael Sheridan Noel O’Brien Michael Mullen 90pts. 4th Seamas Grennan Mick Kitt Jim Killeen Niall Price 90 pts. 5th Darragh Claffey Brian Nolan Stephen Lonergan Simon Hogan 90 pts. 6th Rita Delaney Gemma Butler Martina O’Brien Mairead McIntyre 86 pts. 7th Tom Wright Jim Hamill Thady Clancy Martin Hynes 86 pts.8th Jerry Sheehan Dave Sweeney Stephen Ryan Declan Ryan 85 pts. Longest Drive:Michelle Gleeson English. Nearest pin: Patrick Smith.
18h Stableford. 1st Andy Masterson (13)38ts. 2nd Ger Gath (6) 39pts. Gross:Billy McGarry(1) 38pts. 3rd Brian Guinan (10) 38pts.
Open Tuesday. 1st John Dwyer (4) 31pts. 2nd Laurence Smith (8) 37pts. Gross:Robert Sheils (2) 36pts.
Juniors
McGarry Cup. 1st Eric Byrne 39pts. 2nd Luke Guinan 38pts. 3rd Sean Stone 38pts. Boys 9h 1st Conor Lavin. 2nd Shawn Lowry. 3rd Robert Haines.
Professional golf
Kevin mc Grath golf professional is running his ever popular summer camps at the moment. Next camp is starting on Monday 25 th at 10 am. Camp runs for two hours each morning and for four days. Call the shop to book in or Kevin directly at 087 2379234. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Ladies’ golf
Lady Captain’s Prize
What a wonderful weekend for the Lady Members of Birr Golf Club last weekend when the Lady Captain’s Prize 2011 was played. Lady Captain Rita Delaney had all aspects of the weekend planned to precision including a glorious day and a wonderful evenings entertainment followed the Captain’s Dinner. There was one of the largest entries for the 18 Hole Competition and there was also a separate 9-Hole for the beginner ladies and also the Juvenile girls and Student girls and not leaving out the men there was also a 9 Hole for the gents on the Saturday evening. This year’s Lady Captain’s day was very generously sponsored by Liam Butler, Butler’s Pharmacy, Birr who has a long association with Birr Golf Club and to whom the lady members are most appreciative. A sincere thanks also to Patt Grogan for her beautiful floral arrangements. Lady Captain choose a beautiful special commissioned piece by Cathal Barber Jeweller, Birr as her prize and the remainder prizes from the very popular Newbridge Grace Kelly Collection. Congratulations to Rita and to all the prizewinners on the day and to Caroline Guinan who won this year’s prize. The full list of results are as follows:
1st Caroline Guinan (31) – 70 net
2nd Carmel Kelly (34) - 70
Gross Martina O’Brien (10) - 72
3rd Aileen Watkins (23) 70 net
Past Captain’s Patsy Burke (22) 72 net
4th Elizabeth Nolan (26) 70 net
5th Angela Hough (24) 72 net
6th Annette Ryan (24) 72 net
7th Mary O’Gorman (16) 72 net
8th Dor Dempsey (27) 74 net
18 Hole Competition
Ladies don’t forget to put your names down for the 7th August 18 Hole Competition sponsored by the very popular Kevin McGrath Golf Academy. The lists for entries will be posted in the Locker Room for your attention.
A.A. Team News
The Challenge Team play their semi-final on Next Monday, 25th July in Abbeyleix against The Curragh at 2.30 p.m. We extend good wishes to the team of Carmel Ryan, Mary Byrne, Carmel Kelly, Patricia Guinan, Leilagh Hogan, Margaret Feehan and Amy Spain with Liz Pardy managing. The girls have put in a huge effort playing and practicing and it is hoped that this effort will pay dividends on the day. Best of luck girls – result next week.
Congratulations to our neighbouring Club Roscrea on reaching the district final of the Minor Cup by beating Mullingar on last Sunday and we wish them well in the District Final and also as hosts of the final for 2011.