Mullingar Golf Club notes
There was a very good turnout of members and visitors for the annual Annebrook House Hotel any combination open fourball better ball competition over the Easter week end.Despite the heavy going caused by the heavy rains of Wednesday on Thursday night, playing conditions, while a bit on the heavy side, were quite good. The scoring was outstanding with three quarters of the handicap applying, with a couple of pairs returning forty five points.The popular winners were Mullingar men Murty and Vivien Quinn playing out of Castle Barna on the tie break rule from Bernard Mc Donnell and Ross McKinley. Third spot went to local father and son pairing, John G and Barry Kelly with forty four points, while the winners of the fourth prize were Michael Liddy and Sean Nulty on the break of a tie with two other pairings with forty three stableford points. Again acknowledgement to our sponsor Annebrook House hotel represented by Bertie Dunne and to those members and visitors who were present for the prize giving.Full Results: - Winners - Murty (11) and Vivien (13) Quinn, Castle Barna 45 points; second - Bernard Mc Donnell (4) & Ross Mc Kinley (8) 45 points; third - John G (8) and Barry (14) Kelly 44 points; fourth - Michael Liddy (11) and Sean Nulty(13) 43 points. Annebrook House Hotel open fourball presentation from left: Bertie Dunne (Sponsors), Damien and Murty Quinn, first prize winners, Damien Daly, Captain.Lady Captain"s (M/s Geraldine Bell) prize to the men on Sunday nextThe men are getting in some keen competition currently; following on from the Committee Prize we have another big event, the lady captain"s prize to the men on Sunday next and places on the time sheet are sure to be at a premiumâ¦.speaking of time sheets, if you are not able for any reason, to make your slot please arrange to have your name deleted in time for some other to avail of it.Men"s seniors" golfTuesday last tested to resolve of many of our senior golfers. The arctic conditions which prevailed made scoring very difficult, especially during the heavy hail and rain showers and tested competitors to the limit. However Chris Garry battled through to take the first prize from in- form Ted Eighan. Third prize went to the consistent John Tweddle, while the worthy winner of the super seniors" prize was one of the early starters Maurice Wallace. A reminder to get your name down for the trip to Castle Hume on Tuesday May 19th; details for which are on the relevant notice board.Club FoursomesI believe the draw is being made this week end for the men"s club foursomes competition (Victor Woods Memorial) - be on the list to be in the draw.Men"s club matchplayThe draw for the Bill Collentine club matchplay, qualifying for which was via the committee prize is posted and whereas there is plenty of time between matches competitors should ensure their games are played on time.Ladies BranchIn years gone by it has been known for the Winter League to drag on into the summer months, mainly due to adverse weather conditions. Not this year. On Thursday last Anne Grehan"s team were victorious over Dorothy O"Keeffe"s team to wrap the event up for 2009. Siobhan Ruane, a member of the winning team said 'it was very windy on the front nine, we were blown up the fourth, and glad of the hand warmers provided by The Lady Captain. Overall the golf was good and I was one of the ones lucky to have played well.'The winning team was Anne Grehan, Siobhán Ruane, Lilly Donoghue, Regina Healy and Noreen Abbott. Runners-up were, Dorothy O"Keeffe, Carmel Maher, Liz Armstrong, Phyllis Donnelly and Martha Reynolds. Well done to all.There was a fine turn out for Wednesdays scotch foursomes. Top pairing were Anne Hannon and Siobhan O"Donnell Murphy with 39 points.Runners-up were the Dominick St. pairing of Joanne Killian and Miriam McManus who carded 37 points. The best gross went to Dorothy O"Keeffe and Anne Marie Fagan with 21 points and in third place were Nora McCormack and Lilly O"Donoghue with 36 points. In conjunction with Lady Captain"s prize to the men on Sunday next there will be a nine hole event for the ladies.