Joint major tees off: weekend of golf for all members
Mullingar Golf Club notes
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Finbar McCarrick and Easter Monday sponsor Brege McCarrick, Past ILGU President, share a pre-round moment with Lady Captain Jackie Mills.Image 2 of 10
Maeve Donnelly, Olive Whelehan, Lady Captain Jackie Mills and Moira Roe sharing a laugh on the 10th tee before heading off on the back nine.Image 3 of 10
Ber Chambers, Carmel Maher and Sheila Mulvee proving once again that golf on a Wednesday is good for the soul.Image 4 of 10
A splash of pink and plenty of style: Barbara Gilmartin, Aideen Kellaghan, Fiona Burke and Ann Hannon are ready to roll in the Scotch Foursomes sponsored by Topline Hardware.Image 5 of 10
Mary Gillen, Lady Captain Jackie Mills, Sinead Weir and Louise McGonagle bringing the good vibes to the tee box for the Scotch Foursomes.Image 6 of 10
Pre-round and in great form: Paul Tynan, Adam Conroy, Paul Carroll and Niall Conroy teeing it up in the Easter Monday Open Fourball Betterball.Image 7 of 10
Mullingar Home Vet’s David Fagan is this week’s Ladies 18-Hole Fourball Betterball sponsor. He brings expert veterinary care straight to your home - from kitchen check-ups to convenient Zoom consultations.Image 8 of 10
The Fred Daly team and mentors pictured with PGA Professional Corey Doherty after a great session on the course. L-R: Riley Thornton, James McHugh, Fionn Connolly, Oisin Scally, Harry Tilson, Jake Bell, Corey Doherty, Ben Thornton, Sean Hickey, Pat Layde (Junior Convenor), Pau Dooley and Billy Moore (Moral Support).Image 9 of 10
Sunshine, spring golf and good company: Joan Heery, Pat Forde, Margaret Forde and Julie Magan making the most of a break in the weather.Image 10 of 10
Frank O’Donnell, Finbarr McCarrick, sponsor Brege McCarrick and Margaret O’Donnell strike a pose before teeing it up in the Easter Monday Open Fourball.The Easter Monday Open Four Ball Better Ball, kindly sponsored by Brege McCarrick, Past Chairperson of the ILGU, took place in mixed weather conditions. A superb field of 45 pairs competed, with strong representation from Mullingar Golf Club alongside players from eight visiting clubs. Despite the shifting elements, the scoring was exceptional.
Results
1st: James Robinson & Colm P. Murphy (Mullingar GC) — 43 pts; 2nd: Paul Connolly & John Traynor (Mullingar GC) — 43 pts; 3rd: Peter Keegan & Niall O’Dowd (Mullingar GC) — 43 pts.
A sincere thank you to all who took part, and a special word of appreciation to our sponsor, Brege McCarrick, for her continued support.
Joint Committee of Management Prize
The first joint Major competition of the season takes place on Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3. This event is a great opportunity for members to come together and enjoy a full weekend of golf. To keep things flexible and enjoyable, you can play in any combination across the two days.
Alongside the main 18-hole stroke competition, there will also be a 9-hole Stableford available.
In the lead-up to the weekend, an 18-hole Stableford competition for both men and women will be held on Wednesday April 29, and again, you can take part in any combination option that suits your schedule.
R&A Qualifier
The R&A Qualifier, scheduled for Saturday April 18, has been cancelled by the organisers this year.
Bunker renovation project
The bunker shaping is now complete. Over the coming weeks, sports bond and sand will be added to all newly constructed bunkers, with the aim of having them fully in play by May.
DAR Golf will return in the autumn to complete the remaining bunkers on holes 4, 6, and 9.
Clubhouse refurbishment
Great progress continues throughout the clubhouse. The refurbishment of the Men’s Locker Room, including new lockers, fresh carpeting, and a fully upgraded shower area, is on track for completion by the end of next week.
Painting in the bar/restaurant and entrance hallway is now finished. New carpets will be installed in the Bar & Restaurant over the coming weeks, with the entrance hallway to follow shortly after.
Get Into Golf
Week two of the eight-week Get into Golf programme took place on Monday April 13. The programme introduces newcomers to the fundamentals of golf while giving them valuable early experience on the course.
Club members are encouraged to drop by, say hello, and help welcome our newest golfers as they begin their journey in the game. Sessions take place in the practice area at 6 PM and 7 PM.
Club event lookahead
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 May 8 Ladies & Gents Open Singles Stableford Rd 2 Open Series Order of Merit ORS Egan Auctioneers; Friday May 8 Nine & Dine Keenan Bauer Motors; Sunday May 17 Club Development Day Ladies & Gents 18 Hole Open Fourball Cleary Electrical; Friday May 29 Ladies & Gents Open Singles Stableford Rd 3 Open Series Order of Merit ORS Egan Auctioneers; Saturday May 30–Saturday June 6 Open Week; Friday June 12 Corporate Day – Team Event WTECH; Sunday June 14 Bracken Family Open Fourball Bracken’s Bar Kinnegad.
Club interclub lookahead
April 19 2pm All Ireland Mixed Foursomes New Forest; May 10 Time TBC Mixed Fourball Glasson.
Gents Branch
This weekend April 11/12 the Mens Singles Stableford competition, kindly sponsored by Expert Electrical, took place in very blustery and occasionally very rainy conditions. Despite that, there was some fine scoring.
Net Winner: Paddy Gavin (17) 41pts; Gross Winner: John Dromey (0) 38pts; Cat 1 Winner: Frank Cotter (8) 37pts.
Cat 2 Winner: Seamus McWade (14) 40pts; Cat 3 Winner: Noel Brady (17) 39pts; Senior Winner: Patrick Duffy (12) 39pts.
Gents Branch competition lookahead
Tuesday April 14, Seniors 9 Hole Stableford; Saturday/Sunday April 18/19, Mens 18 Hole Competition DJM Accountants; Tuesday April 21, Seniors 9 Hole Stableford; Saturday/Sunday April 25/26, Mens 18 Hole Competition Tuesdays Mens Seniors; Tuesday April 28, Seniors 9 Hole Stableford; Wednesday April 29, Mens 18 Hole Stableford Mens 9 Hole Stableford Mens Branch Mens Branch; Saturday/Sunday May 2/3, Committee of Management Prize to Mens & Ladies Strokeplay Committee of Management; Tuesday May 5 Seniors 9 Hole Stableford; Thursday May 7, Long Handicap The Fish Market; Saturday/Sunday May 9/10, PGA Tankard 18 Hole Stableford Corey Doherty.
Men’s Seniors
A lovely day on Tuesday saw 77 seniors take part in the weekly 9-hole Stableford, this time on the back 9.
Winner: Pat Reynolds (11) 50pts; Runner-up: Martin Little (8) 49pts; 3rd: Sean Casey (11) 46pts; Super Senior: John Ahern (9) 47pts; Super Super Senior: David McAuliffe (11) 45pts.
Best of the Day: Paul McGrath (16) 22pts.
Men’s Branch interClub lookahead
April 18 3pm Central Towns Athlone; April 25 2.30pm Barton Cup New Forest; April 25 3pm Leinster Senior Fourballs Moate.
Other news
Men’s Branch Prizegiving will take place on Sunday April 19 at 7.30pm. Would the prize winners of the following competitions please attend:
March 1 - McNamees Tyres; March 8 - Healy Family; March 15 - Mens Branch; March 22 - Mullingar Park Hotel; March 29 - Rotary Club; April 7 - Brackens Family Butchers; April 14 - Expert Electrical.
Ladies Branch
Competition Results
This week’s Ladies 18-Hole Scotch Foursomes and Australian Spoons Qualifier, kindly sponsored by David Andrews and Topline Hardware, was played in pleasant spring conditions, with 29 teams taking part.
18-Hole Results 1st: Louise Jones & Gemma Gannon (39) — 38 pts; 2nd: Ann Marie Fagan & Kathy Whelan (17) — 37 pts; 3rd: Rosemary Whelehan & Sheila Cassidy (15) — 36 pts.
A Ladies 9-Hole Single Stableford competition also took place, attracting 40 players.
9-Hole Results 1st: Angela Wall (18) — 18 pts; 2nd: Mary McCormack (15) — 18 pts; 3rd: Margaret Molloy (15) — 17 pts; Silver: Sylvia Tormey (14) — 16 pts.
Course Notice
All bunkers remain out of play until further notice. Players may take a free drop at the nearest point of relief, no nearer the hole, before continuing play.
Ladies interclub lookahead
April 21 1st leg Carton Cup Glasson (Away); April 30 2nd leg Carton Cup Glasson (Home); May 17 3 pm Ladies Minor Foursomes Mt Temple; May 23 3 pm Ladies Intermediate Foursomes New Forest; May 24 4.10 pm Ladies Boyne Trophy Portarlington.
Prizegiving
The Ladies Branch will hold prizegiving on Wednesday April 22 at 8 PM. The following prizes will be presented:
March 7: International Women’s Day; March 18: Joli Hair & Beauty; March 21: Winter League Final; April 1: Daili Hair & Beauty; April 8: Topline Hardware; April 15: David Fagan Home Vet; Easter Bunny Competition.
All prize winners are asked to make themselves available. If you are unable to attend, please inform the Ladies Branch and nominate someone to collect your prize on your behalf.
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 5.50 to 6.40 PM. This is an excellent chance for players to sharpen their skills ahead of upcoming interclub foursomes teams and intraclub events.
The timesheet will open as normal, eight days in advance. If interest is high, additional dates and times may be added.
Upcoming Ladies Branch events
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 Qualifer) 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; Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3, Committee of Management Prize to the members, 18-hole men’s and ladies stroke competition and 9-hole singles stableford; Wednesday May 6, Ladies 18-hole Fourball/Vision Ireland Countess of Granard Cup Qualification sponsored by Mary Tunney & Co Solicitors and 9-hole singles stableford.
Wednesday May 13, Lady Vice Captain’s Prize to the Ladies 18-hole stroke play sponsored by Lady Vice-Captain Ann Marie Fagan and 9-hole singles stableford; Wednesday May 20, Golf Course Swap Day with Castleknock Golf & Country Club; Wednesday May 27, Mr Captain’s Prize to the Ladies 18-hole stroke competition sponsored by Mr Captain Stephen Lyons and 9-hole singles stableford; Wednesday September 9, Lady Captain Away Day at 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.