Adrian Charles successful in men's VPAR competition
Mullingar Golf Club notes
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Team Eslöv (Ludvig Åberg), runners‑up in the Ladies Winter League. Pictured are Colette Browne, Sonja O’Mahony, Barbara Gilmartin, Pauline O’Hara, Mary Baker and Breda O’Carroll. Missing from photo: Helen Hill.Image 2 of 6
Lady Captain Jackie Mills pictured with Daiva Racinskiene of Dali Hair and Beauty, kind sponsors of this week’s 18‑hole three‑person team competition.Image 3 of 6
Brenda O’Carroll is all smiles ahead of the winter league final.Image 4 of 6
Cormac Geoghegan, Executive Director ORS; Mr Captain Stephen Lyons; Brian Collentine, Director ORS; Chairperson of the Board of Management Sheila Cassidy; and Board of Management Hon. Secretary Kieran McGurran pictured at the launch of the ORS‑sponsored Club Development Day open competition on Good Friday.Image 5 of 6
Mary Taaffe looking calm and collected before her first tee shot of the Winter League final.Image 6 of 6
Niall Kennedy, Pat L’Estrange vs Con Cronin and the legend that is Pat Layde in Group 3 ‘Grudge Match’.The weekend of Saturday March 28 and Sunday March 29 saw an 18-hole VPar competition sponsored by the Mullingar Rotary Club. Conditions were blustery but fair, largely on the Saturday, while Sunday started off as if the world had ended. Playing conditions later on Sunday were blustery but far more favourable.
Net winner: Adrian Charles (15) +4; Gross winner: Adam Smith (+3) +3; Cat 1 winner: Tom Carr (9) -1; Cat 2 winner: Rodney Martin (12) 0; Cat 3 winner: David Keena (15) +2; Senior winner: Eamon Shaw (13) -1; Junior winner: Kylan Heffernan (1) -1.
Gents branch competition lookahead
Sunday April 5, 18-hole Singles Stableford, Bracken Butchers; Tuesday April 7, Seniors 9-hole Stableford; Sunday April 12, Men’s 18-hole Singles Stableford, Expert Electrical; Sunday April 12, Singles Matchplay Registration Date Closure, Specsavers; Sunday April 12, Fourball Matchplay Registration Date Closure, Oliver Conroy Pallets; Tuesday April 14, Seniors 9-hole Stableford; Sunday April 19, Men’s 18-hole Competition, DJM Accountants; Tuesday April 21, Mr Presidents Prize to the Seniors 9-hole Stableford, Mr President Frank McDonagh; Sunday April 26, Men’s 18-hole Competition, Tuesdays Men’s Seniors; Tuesday April 28, Seniors 9-hole Stableford; Wednesday April 29, Men’s 18-hole Stableford, Men’s 9-hole Stableford, Men’s Branch, Men’s Branch.
Men’s seniors
Due to the biblically awful weather on Tuesday March 24, the seniors event was cancelled. We are currently running the round robin phase of the seniors matchplay, the first time we have tried such an event and format. The competition is going well, with almost 70% of all the round robin matches played. Fifteen from the 20 teams are still in with a chance of qualifying for the semi-finals. All matches to be completed by Friday April 10.
Mullingar ladies branch notes - Competition results
Heavy overnight rain rendered the course unplayable on Wednesday March 25, prompting the cancellation of the scheduled Force Recruitment 18-hole competition. Attention now turns to next week, with hopes that brighter weather will prevail for the Dali Hair and Beauty 18-hole three-person team event on Wednesday April 1. Players and organisers alike will be keeping their fingers crossed for a dry spell and a strong turnout.
Please note that all bunkers remain out of play until further notice. Players may take a free drop to the nearest point of relief, no nearer the hole, before continuing play.
Easter competition
The cut-off date for the Easter Competition was March 31. Players must have clearly mark each card “Easter Bunny” and ensure every putt holed is recorded. The best two scores will count toward the final results.
A big thank you goes to Dorothy O’Keeffe and Fiona O'Riordain for their hard work in managing the competition, and special thanks to sponsors Sherrie Buckley and Aoife Hunt for their generous support.
Golf course swap day
On Wednesday May 20, MGC ladies will take part in a course swap with Castleknock Golf and Country Club, with tee times available from 9.30 to 11.30 AM. It’s a great chance to enjoy a superb course for just €5.
A perfect opportunity for a change of scenery and a memorable day of golf.
Upcoming ladies branch events
Wednesday April 8, Ladies 18-hole Scotch Foursomes and Australian Spoons Qualifier, sponsored by Topline or ladies 9-hole single stableford; Wednesday April 15, Ladies 18-hole team event – fourball betterball, sponsored by Mullingar Home Vet David Fagan or ladies 9-hole singles stableford; Wednesday April 22, Ladies 18-hole single stableford (Valerie Doyle Qualifier), sponsored by Lucy Tormey Designs or ladies 9-hole singles stableford; Wednesday April 29, Ladies 18-hole single stableford Members Competition, sponsored by the Men and Women’s Branch or men’s and ladies 9-hole singles stableford; Wednesday May 20, Golf Course Swap Day with Castleknock Golf & Country Club; Wednesday September 9, Lady Captain Away Day in Birr Golf Club, shotgun start at 11 AM; Saturday November 7, Lady Captain’s Dinner.
Club event lookahead
Monday April 6, Open Competition – Fourball Betterball Any Combination, Brege McCarrick; Sunday April 12, Closure Date for Fr Pat Dunne Mixed Foursomes, Men’s Branch; Friday April 24, Ladies & Gents Open Singles Stableford RD 1 Open Series Order of Merit, Alo Gowran Egan Auctioneers; Friday June 12, Corporate Day – Team Event, WTECH.
Get into golf
The Get into Golf programme teed off on Monday March 30, with an impressive 41 participants taking part. The eight-week series will introduce newcomers to the fundamentals of the game while also giving them valuable on-course experience. Sincere thanks are extended to Bridie Shaw for her excellent coordination, and to PGA Professional Corey Doherty and his team for providing lessons, equipment, and ongoing support throughout the programme.
Members are encouraged to come out, say hello, and help welcome the newest golfers to the club as they begin their journey in the sport.
Clubhouse refurbishment and redecoration project
Refurbishment work in the clubhouse continues to make strong progress. The entrance hallway has now been painted, and work in the Men’s locker room — including the shower area — is well underway. The main phase of construction is expected to be completed within the next two weeks, with carpet installation in the locker room scheduled for April 15.
Carpets for the entrance hallway and the restaurant/bar areas will follow by the end of April. Once finished, these refreshed spaces will offer a more comfortable and welcoming environment for both members and visitors.
Course redevelopment project
This winter has been the wettest in more than 40 years, and despite every effort, the conditions have ultimately proven too difficult to overcome.
As a result, not all 16 scheduled holes will be completed by the early-April target.
DAR Golf will finish for the summer on Friday April 10. Once work on the 5th hole is completed, the team will move on to the 1st hole, leaving holes 4, 6, and 9 to be completed later this autumn.
Subject to weather and ground conditions, it is anticipated that the bunkers will open for play in early May, once the sodding and surrounding areas have bedded in.