Sunday December 11th Mens Results

This weekend we had a Turkey Shoot with the full Christmas dinner up for grabs. That went to Dave Reilly in 1st place so a good Christmas feast for Dave this year. Second Place and with eith the ham in the pot was club President Victor Nesbitt and in third place and bringing home the wine was Vincent Brady. The captain was unfortunate not to be again in the winners enclosure and was only beaten by countback.

Congratulations all.

Ladies AGM 2016

Many thanks to Marese Callaghan for these beautiful photos captured at the recent AGM of the Ladies Section of Virginia Golf Club.

Ladies News & Results 5th December 2016

Recent Results: 

9 Hole Stableford 01/12/2016

Cat 0-281st  L. O’Brien 18pts
                      2nd P. Hutchinson 16pts (b6)       

Cat 29 -36   1st M. Denning 20pts - 2 pen. (18Pts)
                    2nd K.  Coogan 17pts (b6)

Upcoming fixtures:
08/12/2016 9Hole Stableford 2 Cats
15/12/2016 9 Hole Stableford 2 Cats

Virginia Golf Club Joint AGM in Virginia Show Centre on December 9th @ 8pm.

Towns Cup Timesheet and Teams

Towns Cup Sunday November 6th                
Twos on the 16th                
€ 6 EURO ENTRY                
Stableford 18 hole                
                
8.20    P Murphy    P Foran    J Donegan    Peadar Gill
8.28    Peter Gill    J O'Brien    M Sherry    J Greene
8.36    L Murphy    D Reilly    S McEvoy    B Clarke
8.44    B Fox    K Coleman    A McAuley    C Hogan
8.52    R Hogan    P Coleman    M Coleman    P Brady
9.00    F Fahy    S Coleman    D Smith    
9.08    P Connell    J Hopkins    D Beattie    
                
AFTERNOON TEE TIMES FROM 13:00                 
13.00    R Foley    F O'Reilly    P Callaghan    
            
Saturday Tee Times from 13.00                
13.00                
13.10                
13.18    V Brady    N Skeffington     

   

Ladies News & Results 4th November 2016

Recent Results: 

12 Hole Stableford 20/10/2016
Cat 0-281st A. Galligan 23pts
                2nd J. Flanagan 22pts 
Cat 29 -36   1st M. McCabe 24pts
2nd V. Donnellan 20pts (B6)   

12 Hole Stableford 27/10/2016
Cat 0-281st Lady Captain P. Clarke 27 Pts
                2nd J. Flanagan 26pts    (B6)
Cat 29 -36   1st M. Denning 25pts  
                    2nd M. Whelan 22pts (B6) 

Upcoming Fixtures:

03/11/2016 9 Hole Stableford 2 Cats
10/11/2016 9 Hole Stableford 2 Cats
17/11/2016 9 Hole Stableford 2 Cats
24/11/2016 9 Hole Stableford 2 Cats
24/11/2016 - Presentation of Christmas Prizes & all outstanding prizes at 7:30pm
24/11/2016 - AGM of Ladies Section of Virginia Golf Club at 8:30pm

                    

Mens Club Latest Results

Sunday October 23

On the weekend that saw our neighbors claim their first Senior GAA championship and Padraig Harrington break an 8 year winning drought, our own members picked up the clubs again to do battle. Thankfully for some of the names that got to the top of the field none of them have had to wait as long to get a win in recent times. This week saw Stephen Smith come out on top with Conor McEvoy and Peter Foran very close behind. Well done lads great play.

Sunday October 30

With the weekend that was in it its fair to say that none of the members put in any scary scores, or made a complete Ghoul of themselves. It was however good to see some new names coming through the ranks and challenging the established order that has developed in recent months. This week we saw Steven Kockott conjure up a magical round of golf coming in with 43 points, trailing well behind, Trump like, were Philip Coleman on 38 points and Brendan Fox also on 38 points. Well done everyone on a great round of golf.

Special mention has to made has to be given to our club Captain who won a raffle, I mean table of merit, to represent the club at the Titliest Invitational at the Belfry Golf Club last week. This saw Gary search for, find and use his Driver for the first time in 3 years and we are sure he did us all proud. Well done Captain great to see our club represented in the big time. Last years Captain took a picture with last years Belfry warrior and it hangs in the clubhouse, expect a new photo of Gary shaking hands with himself shortly.

 

Mid Week Warriors

Just prior to their seasonal break for hibernation, our senior members took to the fairways once more with feeling. These club legends started this weekly ritual, seven years ago under the watchful eye of Finbarr O'Reilly and without whom I have no doubt its success is hinged upon. In these impersonal times any group that encourages retired and new people to meet and socialise is not only vital but a very important part of any clubs life. Last weeks 9 hole Shamble (yes Shamble) was won on the Ladies front by Mary Whelan, second Angela O'Dwyer, third Eva Williams. For the Gents 1st Canice Hogan, 2nd John Clarke, 3rd Alex McAuley. All members retired (again) to the  Riverfront Hotel for lunch and to plot their successes when the group reawaken post winter slumber in May 2017. Well done everyone, heres to 2017.

Ladies Results & Fixtures 14th October 2016

Recent Results:

12 Hole Stableford 06/10/2016

Cat 0-281st M. Gillick 26pts

                  2nd A. Galligan22pts   (b6)            

Cat 29 -36   1st M. McCabe 26pts

                    2nd E. McHugo 24 pts

9   Hole Winner K. Cogan

 9 Hole winner 22/09/2016 I. Cotter

 

12 Hole Stableford 13/10/2016

Cat 0-281st J. Flanagan 27pts (b6)

                  2nd Lady Captain P. Clarke 27                

Cat 29-36   1st M. Ormistion 26pts

                    2nd C. Lynch 25pts

Upcoming Fixtures:

20/10/201612 Hole Stableford 2 Cats  (Turkey Competition)

27/10/2016 12 Hole Stableford 2 Cats (Turkey Competition)

31/10/2016  18 Hole Ladies & Gents 3 club competition

Mens Club Latest Results

Mens Club Results:

There were 12 Titans in Greek mythology the product of the amorous coupling of Uranus and Ge and the word Titanic refers to the sheer size and power of these Titans. Well Sundays competition was contested between a couple of our clubs golfing Titans, namely Stephen Smith and Peter Gill. Both of these single figure men tamed our course with Stephen completing his round -1 gross just edging out Peter. Phenomenal golf Gentlemen and worthy winners this week. Congratulations.

Speaking of Titans, James O'Brien our colossus amongst club competition secretarys not only won the 2's this weekend but also secured the Golfer of the Year title last weekend. Congratulations James and well deserved for your consistency this year.

Zeus like and not to be out done by his son, Peadar Gill snatched the club Fourball matchplay title this weekend partnering with Frank Fahy. Many discussed the decision of the Mayo manager to drop his goalie last weekend as a cruel decision, but Peadar is Franks third partner in 3 finals in 3 years, so Frank showed he can pick the partners when needs be, and I heard he played all the golf so dont expect Peadar to tee off with Frank in next years dream team.

Please note that the Towns Cup is to be played for on Sunday the 16th.

Midweek Warriors: Our original legends have 2 days left this year of outings so the chance to win this competition is ending soon. This week saw Rosaleen McHugh, Dan Courtney, Canice Hogan edge out Sheila Courtney, Frank Dolan and Niall Maguire. Well done all.

Mens Club Latest Timesheet

18 Holes Singles Stroke 
01st/2nd of October 
Medal and GOY 
€ 10 ENTRY
MORNING TEE TIMES
     
8.20M KEATINGJ GREENEP FORANM SHERRY
8.28V CONNELLA ROCKP KERMATHJ DONEGAN
8.36G CORCORANJ O BRIENPETER GILLV NESBITT
8.44G PHIBBSD SMITHL MURPHYTOM LYNCH
8.52P COLEMANPAT CONNELLM COLEMANP BRADY
9.00A MC AULEYB FOXC MC EVOYP MC INERNEY
9.08PJ MC NICHOLASD BEATTIEF DOLAN 

Mens Latest Results

Vice Captains Prize

Oscar Wilde was once asked to give his opinion of another man and said, “He hasdn’t a single redeeming vice”. Thankfully at Virginia Golf Club we have a redeeming vice, namely our Vice Captain Sean McEvoy and it was his prize this weekend that our members were attempting to snatch. The weather which invariably is becoming the extra member to everyones fourball was both cruel and kind but in the end everyone battled whatever elements they faced until someone came out on top. That someone being Vincent Brady, followed closely by PJ McNicholas and then Brendan Fox. Well done gentlemen and well done Sean on your dry run for the big one next year.

 

Mid Week Warriors

Continuing the Wilde theme, the great Oscar also pronounced that “The tragedy of old age is not that one is old, but that one is young”, and it is this youthful exuberance that sees our mid week warriors flying around the course everyweek having more fun than most members have every Sunday!. Last weeks winners were as follows: 1st Emily McHugo, Liz Murphy, Louis McQuade, C Hogan and F. O’Reilly (a 5 ball?), in second place was Eva Williams, Isobel Davidson, Tommy Boyle and Barney O’Reilly. Well done everyone.

 

September 18: This weekend saw the behmoths of Dublin and Mayo fight for the right to hold what they believe is the ultimate medal in Irish sport, a medal competed for so ferociously that the scars of battle are felt long after the affray. Little do they know that a Virginia Golf Club monthly medal is equally as competitive with the spoils of war going to those who are willing to battle it out in all conditions, month in and month out. This month we saw the medal go to Stephen McCabe, well done Stephen no need for a replay for you! Division 1 went to Vivian O’Connell, Division 2 went to James “don’t mention the 18th” O’Brien and Division 3 to B Fox. Well done all.

 

Ladies Results & Fixtures 20th Sept 2016

Recent Results:
18 Hole Stroke
Cat: 0-23 1st M. Donohoe68 (B9)
                  2nd M. Gillick 68
Cat 24-31 1st M. Briody 68
                   2nd M. Halligan 71
Cat 32-36 1st L. Gill 69
                  2M. Denning 71

Upcoming Events - 22nd September 18 Hole Stableford 3 Categories & 29th September 18 Hole Stableford 3 Catetories

Ladies Results & Fixtures 14th Sept 2016

Recent Results:
18 Hole Stableford
Cat 0-231st M. Gillick 37pts & 2nd M. Callaghan 36pts
Cat 24-31 1st J. McGuinness 37pts
Cat 32-36   1st V.Bell  27pts & 2nd L. Gill 27pts
9 Hole winner 01/09/2016 - E. Reynolds 
9 Hole Winner 08/09/2016 -   G. Forde

Upcoming fixtures:
15/09/201618 Hole Stroke 3 Cats GOY
22/09/2016 18 Hole Stableford 3 Cats
29/09/2016 18 Hole Stableford

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Juniors & Juveniles 2016

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Many thanks to Aoife Galligan, Junior Convenor, for all her hard work & dedication to the Juveniles & Juniors this summer. Thanks also to the many club members who volunteered their time to help Aoife & to Bill Noble for his support with lessons. Over 50 young people signed up for Junior/Juvenile membership this year. We look forward to seeing them around Virginia Golf Club for many years to come.

Captains Day (Mr. Gary Corcoran) Day 2 Timesheet

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL COMPETITORS

8.00: P KERMATH, S SHERIDAN, M KEATING, P FORAN

8.08 J DONEGAN, PAT BRADY, D SMITH, P CONNELL

8.16 F KENNY, S MC EVOY, B MC LOUGHLIN, V BRADY

8.24 C GILLICK, O O DWYER, A ROCK, V NESBITT

8.32 B FOX, A MC CAULEY, B CLARKE, L KINNEAR

8.40 P COLEMAN, M COLEMAN, D BEATTIE, L MURPHY

8.48 K COLEMAN, P MC INERNEY, E DAVIDSON, D REILLY

8.56, F CAHILL, F DOLAN, P MURPHY

 

MID MORNING 11.10 START

11.10, TOMAS LYNCH, J HALLORAN, K MC NAMARA, K MC GUINESS

11.18, T HUTCHISON, M CAHILL, J DUFFY

11.26 S O MEARA, C MC EVOY, J GREENE

AFTERNOON SESSION 13:45 pm

13.45 GUESTS, GUESTS, GUESTS, GUESTS

13.53 GUESTS, GUESTS, GUESTS, GUESTS

14.01 R O CONNELL, R STEENSON, F O REILLY, S BOWLES

14.09 PETER GILL, S SMITH, R FOLEY, T BOYLE

14.17 R CLARKE, SEAN SHERIDAN, TOM LYNCH, J O BRIEN

14.25 V CONNELL, G EAGLETON, S COLEMAN, P MC CABE

14.33 M SHERRY, G PHIPPS, F FAHY, M GALLAGHER

14.41, N MAGUIRE, C HOGAN, PEADAR GILL, P BATES

Ladies Results & Fixtures 10th August 2016

Ladies Section Recent Results:
Elizabeth Murphy perpetual trophy 18 Hole Stroke:
- 1st M. Clancy 65 (b9)
- 2nd M. Hopkins 65
- Best Gross C. McEnroe 78

Cathleen Gallagher Perpetual Trophy
18 Hole Stroke
- 1st B. Daly 67 (b9)
- 2nd P. Hutchinson 67
- Best Gross Lady Captain P. Clarke 89

Upcoming Fixtures:
11-08-2016 Captain Mr Gary Corcoran's Prize to the Ladies - 18 Hole Stroke GOY
18-08-2016 Lady Captain Pauline Clarke's Day - 18 Hole Stroke GOY & Medal.

 

Please put your name down to play on sheet in the clubhouse.
Next Open Day 25th August.

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Club Latest Results

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July 31st: Can a Captain win his own Captains Prize? We will have to have a special meeting of the committee to scour the rule book, however the Captain is peaking at the right time of the year and also has been consistent all year. Someone break his 5 iron. 1st: Captain Gary Corcoran, Category 1: Liam Brady, Category 2: Mattie Cahill, Category 3: Sean Sheridan. Well done all.

 

August 7th: This months medal was fiercely competitive as usual  but the proud winner of a new shiny medal is Thomas Boyle with a score of 64. Congratulations Thomas. Category 1 winner: P. Callaghan, Category 2 winner: D. Sheckelton, Category 3 winner: P. Brady. Well done all.

 

Mid Week Warriors: Despite the snow on the roofs their is always fire in the hearths of our mid week warriors as they compete with gusto for their weekly prizes. July 26th: 1st. Lorraine O'Brien, Sheila Courtney, Vincent Lee, Frank Fahy. August 2nd. 1st Isobel Davidson, Pat Fitzpatrick, Barney O'Reilly and Vincent Lee. Well done guys.

 

Upcoming Captains Prize: All the members and committees of Virginia Golf Club would like to wish our Captain, Gary Corcoran all the best in his upcoming Captains Prize.