Mr. Tom Grealy Jnr held his prestigious Captains prize competition last weekend. Players took part in what was a very enjoyable weekend of golf with 27 players seeded for the last 9 holes on Sunday evening which added great surprise and intrigue to the competition. Congratulations to Michael Finneran who shot a magnificent score of 94net to become this year’s winner. Full results as follows 1st Michael Finneran, 94 net, 2nd David Farrell 96.5net, 3rd Eddie Naughton 99net, 4th Shane Moran 100.5net, 5th James Quigley 100.5net, 6th Matt Farrell 101 net. 1st gross Liam Casey 101, 2nd gross Mark Cunniffe 101.5. Senior Men’s winner John McGrath, 1st day nett Paul Flaherty. Past Captains John Cunningham. Captains Prize to the ladies 1st Yvonne Waldron, 2nd Catherine Waldron.

Congratulations to our Junior Cup team and our Pierce Purcell teams who both won their first-round matches in their respective competions this week. Well done to Junior Cup team Captain Brian Feeley and his panel of Kevin Connaughton, Alan Connaughton, Ian Gannon, Tommie Grealy and Mark Cunniffe. We look forward to their next outing v Portumna in the coming weeks.

Our Pierce Purcell team had a good win against Castlerea GC during the week. Wins for Mark Kearney & James Quigley, Tony McManus & Francie Noone and Roger Hynes and Michael Keane with matches of Denis Smyth and Des Down and Clement McCormack and Michael Finneral called in, Next round against Athlone GC within the next fortnight,

Good Luck to Phelim Henry and our Senior Cup team who play Enniscrone GC later this week.

Recent results:
Open Day Wednesday July 29th 1st Alan Connaughton 40pts (6), 2nd Aidan Mulvihill 39pts (7), 3rd Liam Casey 39 pts (5)
Ladies 18h competition Tuesday July 28th 1st Michelle Keane 39pts, 2nd Sandra Crean 37pts, 3rd Carol O Donnell 34pts

Ladies 9h competition Monday July 27th 1st Mary O Connor 16pts, 2nd Martina Brennan 11pts, 3rd Pat Pierse 11pts

Senior Ladies 1st Margaret Brennan, 2nd Marguerite Farrell.
Senior Men’s Tom Farrell, Jackie Somers, Gerry Keegan Tom Costello

Our Club fundraising draw is under way at the moment and tickets have been issued to all members. If you haven’t received your allocation, please contact a member of our Finance committee. Funds raised by this draw will be used to aid vital course remedial works. Tickets are modestly priced at 5Euro each or 3 tickets for 10Euro. Great prizes for the lucky winners. First prize a Motocaddy Electric Golf Trolley and golf bag, kindly sponsored by Declan Cunningham Golf Style. Second prize an Electric Bathroom Mirrow kindly sponsored by LTB Tiles and Bathrooms, Third Prize a voucher to the value of 150 Euro kindly sponsored by Naughton Kitchens. Fourth Prize a voucher to the value of 100Euro kindly sponsored by ETL Roscommon. Fifth prize a voucher to the value of 50 Euro kindly sponsored by Maddens Butcher Roscommon Town. Draw will take place on Saturday 19th September and your support would be very much appreciated.

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Well done and congratulations to Serena O Farrell Lady Captains Prize-winner 2020. This 36 hole competition was held on Tuesday 14th and Saturday 18th July. Other winners were 2nd Bernie Maher, Gross Ruth Lennon, 3rd Rosemary O Brien, 4th Joan Moran, 5th Marguerite Farrell, 6th Linda Maxwell. Day 1 winner Paula Miley, Day 2 winner Catherine Waldron, Junior prize winner Leah Lennon. Well done to all the ladies that took part in the various competitions during the week and thank you to our Lady Captain Sandra and her hard working committee for organising a great week of golf.
Our President’s Prize (Mens) competition commenced on Sunday with a qualifying round, which saw some great golf and super scores. The draw for the next round is now available on the notice board in the clubhouse. First round matches to be completed by Monday 3rd August. Competition results Sunday 19th 1st Peter Farrell 66, 2nd Alan Craven 69, 3rd Michael Keane 69, 4th Paraic Conlon 69, 5th John Paul O Gara 70. Well done all. The President’s Prize Final is scheduled to take place on Saturday 5th September.

Our Men’s beginner golf competition and our ladies get into
golf lessons continue each Monday evening.

Open Competitions for ladies & gents have resumed on Wednesdays. Entry fee 5euro for member, 15euro for visitors. Book online or call 0894053856 to reserve
your time. Open Day results Wednesday 15th July 1st Rikki O Gara 41pts (7),
2nd James Quigley 41pts (14) 3rd Peter Farrell 41pts (18).