David Maher captures Bloomfield House Hotel singles

Despite the many counterattractions of horse racing and the big match in Croke Park, there was a fine turnout for the Bloomfield House Hotel men"s open singles on Sunday last.As expected, good scoring was hard to come by with the difficult wind and some squally showers.However, Mullingar man, David Maher, now playing his golf in Claremorris Golf Club, returned a fine forty stableford points to win first prize with a couple in hand from his dad, club president, John and low handicapper Paddy Dunne. Other top scores were returned by Co. Meath member, Peter Hannon and our own Brendan Timlin. The best gross of the day was returned by Tuam"s David Lally.The presentation of prizes will take place in conjunction with the Egan Insurance men"s event on Sunday evening next at 9.30pm.Full Results: Winner - David Maher (7), Claremorris 40 pts;Second - Paddy Dunne (5), 38 pts;Division 1 - Peter Hannon (5), County Meath 37 pts;Division 2 - John Maher (12), Mullingar 38 pts;Division 3 - Tom Moore (17), Mullingar 36 pts;Best Gross - David Lally (scr) Tuam 35 pts;Third - Brendan Timlin (6) Mullingar with 37 pts.Egan Insurance Men"s Singles next SundayThe attraction on Sunday next is the Egan Insurance (Aidan) Men"s singles with the timesheet fast filling up.Men"s Seniors OpenMembers and visitors are reminded that the popular Canton Casey"s Landmark Pub Men"s Open Seniors competition takes place on Monday next, July 7 with the timesheet available. Where did that past year go lads?Des wins in Carlow againHeartiest congratulations to Dessie Morgan on winning the Midland Scratch Cup over the past weekend, repeating his achievement of 2003. This 72-hole event is only one of two or three remaining (Mullingar and Cork) on the Irish golf calendar and with Mullingar, would be considered next to the Championships. Des won by no less than five shots from a very good quality field.