Mullingar Golf Club notes
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Expert Electrical are kindly sponsoring the Men's Branch competition on the weekend of 11/12 April. Manager Ken Glynn, captain Stephen Lyons and Assistant Manager Thomas Callaghan are pictured.Image 2 of 10
Some of the Get into Golf participants after their first session on March 30. The smiles say they’ll be back, and it looks like they might already be hooked.Image 3 of 10
David Andrews, proprietor of Topline Hardware, and Lady Captain Jackie Mills. They are proud sponsors of the April 8 weekly Ladies’ 18‑Hole Scotch Foursomes and Australian Spoons Qualifier.Image 4 of 10
Sponsor ORS’s party readying for the off on Friday. (L-R): Brian Collentine, Cormac Geoghegan, Mark Heslin, David Goaley and Paul McCarton.Image 5 of 10
Mullingar Golf Club Bridge Club President Bernadette Solan presenting a donation from the Bridge Club to Margaret Deegan of Meals on Wheels - a very worthy cause where the support will be greatly appreciated.Image 6 of 10
Mr Captain Stephen Lyons, Lady Captain Jackie Mills, Lady Vice-Captain Anne Marie Fagan and Vice-Captain Leonard O’Mahony are all smiles as they tee off in the Good Friday Open Fourball Better ball competition, generously sponsored by ORS.Image 7 of 10
Michael Maguire, Bernard Smyth, Seamus Clarke and David Smith all 'enjoying' the weather while playing in Friday's open, sponsored by ORS.Image 8 of 10
On the 14th tee, in the sunshine: Liam Lynam, Nuala Lynam, Antoinette Daly and Greg Cleary are enjoying the ORS Friday Open.Image 9 of 10
In a rare break in the cloud and rain, Nicholas Cooney, Nancy Cooney, Eamon Shaw and Teresa Shaw pause for a moment on the 13th during Friday's open.Image 10 of 10
Seamus Bracken of Bracken’s Family Butchers, sponsors of this weekends Men’s Branch competition, pictured with captain Stephen Lyons.The Good Friday Open competition
The Good Friday Open Four-Ball Better Ball, generously sponsored by ORS, was played in true Irish style — with all four seasons making an appearance throughout the day. A fantastic field of 58 pairs took part, including players from Mullingar Golf Club and 10 visiting clubs. Despite the ever-changing weather, the scoring was superb.
Results
1st: Michael Maguire & Bernard Smyth (Mullingar GC) — 43 points; 2nd: John G. Kelly & Martin Little (Mullingar GC) — 42 points; 3rd: Eddie O’Neil & Thomas Fox (Mt Temple GC) — 42 points.
A big thank-you to everyone who played, and a special word of appreciation to our sponsor, ORS, for their continued support.
Club event lookahead
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; Monday, May 4: Open Team of 3; Friday, June 12: Corporate Day – Team Event, WTECH.
Get Into Golf
Week two of the eight-week Get into Golf series took place on Tuesday, April 6. The Get into Golf programme introduces newcomers to the fundamentals of the game while providing valuable on-course experience. Under the guidance of PGA Professional Corey Doherty and his team, participants receive lessons, equipment, and ongoing support throughout the programme, with Bridie Shaw assisting in coordination.
Club members are encouraged to come out, say hello, and help welcome the newest golfers as they begin their journey in the sport. Sessions are held in the practice area at 6 and 7 PM.
Gents Branch
This weekend, April 4/5, the Men’s Singles Stableford competition, sponsored by Bracken Family Butchers, took place in very blustery and occasionally very rainy conditions.
Net Winner: Declan Sweeney (14) 40 pts; Gross Winner: Patrick Davitt jnr (0) 32 pts; Cat 1 Winner: Alan Warde (10) 38 pts; Cat 2 Winner: Mark Murray (14) 39 pts; Cat 3 Winner: Des Toomey (27) 34 pts; Senior Winner: John Keane (12) 38 pts.
Gents Branch competition lookahead
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 President’s 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 and Men’s 9 Hole Stableford, Men’s Branch; Saturday/Sunday, May 2/3: Committee of Management Prize to Men’s & Ladies Strokeplay, Committee of Management.
Men’s Seniors
There was no event this week as the course was closed for greens/fairway sanding.
Mullingar Ladies Branch Notes
Competition results
Mixed weather greeted participants on Wednesday for the Ladies’ 18-Hole Three-Person Team Competition, kindly sponsored by Daili Hair and Beauty Salon. A total of nineteen teams took part in the event, showcasing great spirit and camaraderie throughout the day.
Results - 18-Hole Team Competition: 1st: Fiona O’Riordain (14), Helen Collier (15), and Ruth Rooney (17) - 68 points; 2nd: Joanne Charles (18), Maeve Donnelly (19), and Mary Carr (29) - 64 points; 3rd: Brege McCarrick (19), Patricia Gardiner (21), and Sheila Cassidy (17) - 63 points.
Meanwhile, seventeen ladies participated in the 9-Hole Single Stableford Competition, held on the same day.
Results - 9-Hole Single Stableford: 1st Nett: Sarah Toomey (26) - 18 points; 2nd Nett: Olive Whelehan (13) - 17 points; Silver: Bernie Kelly (13) - 16 points.
Course Notice
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
Despite the challenging weather, it was fantastic to see a strong turnout for the 9-hole Easter competition, which ran from February 25 to March 31. With the best two cards counting, the ladies put in some great performances. A big thank-you to Dorothy O’Keeffe and Fiona O’Riordain for organising and coordinating the event, and to Aoife Hunt and Sherrie Buckley for sponsoring the competition.
Category Winners: Category 1: Rosemary Whelehan - 37 points; Category 2: Maeve Donnelly - 36 points; Category 3: Mary J. McCormack - 36 points; Best Putts: Antoinette Daly - 27 putts.
Monday Foursomes 9 Hole Competition (any combination)
A new 9-hole foursomes competition will take place on Monday, April 13 and Monday, April 20, from 6pm to 6.30pm. This is an ideal opportunity for players to sharpen their skills ahead of upcoming foursomes interclub teams and intraclub competitions.
The timesheet will open as normal, eight days in advance. If interest is strong, additional dates and times may be added.
Golf Course Swap Day
On Wednesday, May 20, the 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. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a fantastic course for just €5 - a refreshing change of scenery and a chance to enjoy 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.
Alternative Day competitions may also be played on the Saturday or Sunday beforehand.
Clubhouse Refurbishment and Redecoration Project
Refurbishment work in the clubhouse is moving ahead brilliantly, with great progress being made each week. The main phase of construction is on track to finish within the next week, and new carpet installation in the locker room is scheduled for April 15.
Fresh carpeting for the entrance hallway and the restaurant/bar areas will follow by the end of April. Once everything is complete, these revitalised spaces will offer a warmer, more inviting atmosphere for members and visitors alike — just in time for the season ahead.
Course Redevelopment Project
DAR Golf will wrap up for the summer on Friday, April 10. Once work on the 5th hole is finished, the team will move straight to the 1st, with holes 4, 6, and 9 set to be completed in the autumn when conditions are more favourable.
Looking ahead, and weather permitting, we anticipate opening the bunkers for play in early May. This will allow the new sodding and surrounding areas the time they need to properly establish, ensuring the course is in great shape for the season ahead.
Bar & Restaurant Opening Hours
Members can look forward to extended service this month, as the kitchen will resume Monday openings in April. The Bar will be open daily from 10am-pm, giving you plenty of time to unwind before or after your round. Kitchen hours will run from 11am-7:30pm, Monday through Saturday, with Sunday service available from 11am-6pm. These updated hours are designed to offer greater convenience and enhance your clubhouse experience as we kick off the golfing season.