Ms. Tresina Smyths Presidents prize to the ladies took place over 2 days this week. The esteem with which our President is held was obvious with a wonderful turnout of over 70 competitors. The Ladies took to the greens (and the bunkers, water and bushes!!) in an attempt to win Tresinas’ coveted prize. Ailbhe Farrell emerged as winner on a super score of 143 net (last 18 holes) 2nd, Geraldine Hoban 143 net, Gross Sinead Benedetti 143. 3rd Rosemary O Brien 144 net, 4th Jacqueline Mc Cormack 145 net, 5th Helen Earley 148 net, 6th Fenn Thompson 148 net. 1st 18 winner Catherine Waldron, 2nd 18 winner Yvonne Waldron. 36 H’Cap Bernie Maher 80 net. Junior prize winner Anna Higgins.

Recent results Sunday 16 th August Men’s 18h competition kindly sponsored by Invesco ltd. 1st Brian Cleary 44pts, 2nd Darren Burgoyne 43pts, Gross Simon Walker 40pts 3rd Kieran Madden 42 pts. Junior winner Alan Connaughton.

Senior Ladies Thursday 13th July 1st Mary O Gara, 2nd Bernie Maher. Senior Men’s Thursday 13th July Tom Farrell, Matt Farrell, Gerry Keegan, Willie Weldon.

Congratulations to Thomas Higgins on his great win in the 2020 Golfstyle under 17 Connacht Close Championships held at Tuam Golf Course during the week.

Congratulations to our Junior Cup Team and the Pierce Purcell team on their recent wins. The Junior Cup team under the baton of Brian Feeley had a good win over Portumna on Wednesday last in the second round of the 2020 AIG Junior Cup competition finishing on a scrorelone of 4/1. This was a strong performance against a club that traditionally performs very well in this interclub competition. Next up for the Junior Cup team will be Ballinasloe GC and the matches are fixed for Sunday 23rd from 3pm, Roscommon have 3 matches at home with 2 in Ballinasloe. Team panel are Alan Connaughton, Mark Cunniffe Liam Casey Kevin Connaughton and Ian Gannon.

Our Pierse Purcell team overcame Athlone GC on Friday night last with a 3.5/1.5 win. Led by team Captain Johnny Walker the panel includes Des Dowd, Dennis Smyth, Clement McCormack Michael Finneran, Francie Noone James Quigley Mark Kearney Michael Keane Roger Hynes and Enda Naughton.

Wishing our Jack O Sullivan good luck in their first-round match on Tuesday next when they play Portumna GC