Seniors Scramble Result 13/06/2017
1) Frank Fahy , Bernie Flynn , Anne Courtney and John Clarke 55.7 nett
2) Pauline Hutchinson , Tommy Boyle , Sean Callahan and Mary Culliton 59.9 nett
9 Hole Stableford result 14/06/2017
Men Tim Spicer 24 pts.
Women Marion Clancy 20 pts.
Great scoring and well done all.
Well done to Cormac Cahill who won the June medal with a 61 nett . Patrick Murphy won Cat. 1 with 62 nett , Paddy McCabe won cat. 2 with 61 nett and Frank Fahy took Cat 3 also with a 61 nett .Don't forget the 9 hole stableford competition on Wednesday 14th June ,Next Sunday 18th June is a single Stableford competition ,timesheet is posted in the clubhouse and on the website as is the timesheet for the Presidents prize on the 9th July.
Well done to Paul Sharkey who won the men's section with 23 pts. and Liz Mattimo who won the ladies section. Hope to see everybody back again next Wednesday and an improvement in the weather. Dont forget the 9 hole scramble on Friday 9th June and the June medal competition this weekend.
List of winners
Overall Team Adrian Kelly’s Team 99 Points
1st Place Mixed Team Maura Farrelly’s Team
2nd Place Mixed Team Marie Gillick’s Team
1st Place Men’s Team Liam Murphy’s Team
2nd Place Men’s Team James Fitzpatrick’s Team
1st Place Ladies Team Emily McHugo’s Team
2nd Place Ladies Team Bernie Daly’s Team
Nearest The Pin Maura Farrelly -winner off overnight stay and evening meal in Cavan Crystal Hotel for 2-sponsored by Cavan Crystal Hotel
Longest Drive Men Pat Hayes
Longest Drive Ladies Pauline Clarke
1st Prize in Raffle Leon Conaty winner of waterproof golf bag sponsored by Bill Noble
1) Isobel Davidson,Sean Callaghan,Tim Spice and Barney O Reilly 59 nett
2) Anne Courtney, Canice Hogan and Tommy Boyle 60.1 nett
Great scoring and well done all . Don't forget the new 9-hole Stableford competition this evening at 7.30 pm and the mixed Scramble on Friday 9th at 6.45 pm. The June monthly medal and G.O.Y. competition is on this weekend , timesheet posted in the clubhouse.
LADIES RESULTS THURSDAY JUNE 1st
Division 1
1st Marese Callaghan 65
2nd Martina Briody 70
Division 2
1st Elizabeth Murphy 72
2nd Mairead Denning 77
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS
WEDNESDAY June 7th - Mixed 9 Hole competition @ 7.30pm
THURSDAY June 8th - 18 Hole Stableford- 2 Categories
FRIDAY June 9th - Open mixed scramble @ 6.45pm
Our next Ladies Open Day will take place on Thursday 15th June. 18 Hole Scotch Foursomes Stroke. Handicap Limit 30. This competition is kindly sponsored by JJ Flood & Sons (Manufacturing) Ltd. Please add your name to the timesheet in the clubhouse or contact 086-3482110.
Our 5th Annual Golf Classic took place over the bank holiday weekend and it was the most successful one to date. Thank you to everyone who supported it in any way. We are extremely grateful. Thank you to our main sponsors Kelly & O'Callaghan Chartered Quantity Surveyors. Presentation of prizes took place in the Whistle Stop, thank you to Pat for sponsoring the event and congratulations to all the prize winners. More on this next week.
Our Juvenile and Junior Opening evening will take place this Tuesday 6th from 7-8 pm.
Places are limited this year so get there early to avoid disappointment.
New members always welcome in Virginia Golf Club, if your considering it please contact Sean on (086) 805 5386 to discuss our great new membership offers.
Sincere THANKS to all who entered teams,sponsored tees and helped out at our Virginia Golf Club Classic.Please attend presentation of Prizes at the whistle Stop tonight at 8 pm.There was up on 50 teams entered so a big turnout is expected.
Another great turnout Wednesday evening for the 9 hole competition .Declan Smith won the men's section with 21 pts. and Pauline Clarke took the ladies section with 15 pts..Hope to see everyone back again next week.
It's the time of year again for our Juniors & Juveniles Summer Programme, which was so successful last year. Come to our Open Evening on June 6th to register. Further details below.
Matchplay New Format/Rules & Handicap Allowances
Open Draw Format for all rounds
Draw for subsequent rounds will take place 1 day after completion date
To be included in round two match must be completed
Were a match has not been played by agreed dates both parties will be contacted by the Competition secretary and a decision will be made on names to be carried forward into next round (By Committee)
No extension will be granted
Singles – Play all holes from stone Tee Markers. The players on the top line of the draw have the honour at the first hole. Handicap allowance is the full difference between the player’s handicaps.
Mens Fourball – Play all holes from stone Tee Markers. The lowest handicap player gives strokes to the other three players, based on 90% of the difference between the lowest handicap and that of each player. Honour on first tee goes from lowest to highest handicap.
Teams on bottom of draw to contact teams on top.
PLEASE ABIDE BY ALL PLAY BY DATES.
Competition Secretary
1) John Clarke , Canice Hogan , Peter McCullough and Joe Earl 60.1 nett
2) Patti Clarke , Gerry Hopkins ,Niall Mcguire and Tim Spicer 60.2 nett
Great scoring and well done all . Don't forget the new 9-hole Stableford competition on Wednesday evening at 7.30 pm . Open to all members ,3 Euro entry fee.
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RESULTS
3 Lady Waltz 18th May
1st M. Donohoe, M Callaghan, M. Gillick 80pts
2nd M. Denning, P. Clarke, R. Mc Hugh 78pts
18 hole Stableford 25th May
Division 1
1st Martina Briody 34pts
2nd Margaret Bowles 32pts
Division 2
1st Mairead Denning 37pts
2nd Elizabeth Murphy 30pts
Senior Competition continues every Tuesday, draw is at 10am.
9 hole competition continues every Wednesday, draw @7.30pm
This competition is open to all members, old and new.
"Junior/Juvenile lessons will commence Wednesday June 7th from 9.30-11 am and will continue each following Monday morning throughout June, July and August.
Open evening for Parents will be held on Tuesday evening June 6th from 7 - 8 pm.
Places are limited so if interested it's important to get your child registered as soon as possible."
Our annual club Classic will take place this weekend- 2nd/3rd/4th June.
This is a very important fundraiser for our club. Please support. Timesheet in the clubhouse. Teams €100.
Well done to Vivian Connell who won the Jody Hetherton Memorial competition with 61 net just pipping Peter Gill on 62 net.
Next weekend is the Virginia Golf Club annual classic which is taking place on June 2nd 3rd and 4th, pair up and invite 2 non members. Want to play but don't have non member guests? Contact a committee member to join a team. Time-sheet posted in clubhouse.
Hope to see everybody back again on Wednesday for the 9 hole Stableford competition ,tee off at 7.30 pm.The seniors will resume again Tuesday morning at 10.00 am.
The new 9-Hole Stableford competition got off to a great start last night in glorious sunshine.A big turnout of both old and new members made for a great nights entertainment with Alice McGloughlin taking the honours with 23 pts. and Richard Kennedy second with 21 pts. Hope to see everybody back again next Wednesday.
Tuesday 23/05/2017
1) Bernie Flynn ,Dan Courtney ,Tom Spicer and Liam Cotter 59.2 nett
2) Angela O Dwyer ,Frank Fahy ,Vincent Lee and Anna O Reilly 59.5 nett
Great scoring and well done all
Many thanks to Ivan Morris for writing the article below for Irish Golfer Magazine following a recent visit to Virginia Golf Club. He captures some of the features that make our gem of a golf club so unique. Read the article on page 21 of Irish Golfer Magazine http://digital.irishgolfer.ie/i/825261-wednesday-17th-may-2017/35
Well done to Conor McEvoy who won the Tom McGurk Cup with a 58 nett ,Derek Shekleton was second with a 60 nett.Next Sunday is the Jody Hetherton memorial Single Stableford competition ,timesheet is posted in the clubhouse.
There is a new 9-Hole Stableford Competition starting Wed.24th at 7.30pm and each week thereafter.Open to all members,entry fee 3 euros.
Virginia golf club annual classic is taking place 2nd ,3rd and 4th of June,pair up and invite 2 non members .Want to play but dont have non member guests? Contact a committee member to join a team. Timesheet posted in clubhouse.