St. Anne’s

The society were treated to a wonderful day out in St. Anne’s Golf Club and reports back were that the course was in excellent condition. The outing was once again kindly sponsored by Phil Scallan and Stoneseal who laid on a fabulous array of golf prizes. The club laid on breakfast and dinner for the hungry golfers.

Congratulations to Dave Walshe who made local knowledge count to great effect with a tremendous score of 41 points to take first prize comfortably. Very well done also to Hugh and Stephen Ward who scored 34 & 33 points respectively in 2nd & 3rd place. With some computer gremlins on the day the final results had to be tweaked slightly. Full results as follows:

1 – Dave Walshe (21) 41pts
2 – Hugh Ward (20) 34pts
3 – Stephen Ward (25) 33pts C/B
C1 (0-12) – Karl McCullagh (8) 33pts C/B
C2 (13-20) – John Lacey (16) 32pts
C3 (21-36) – Larry Gordon (24) 31pts C/B
Seniors – Ian Mackey (10) 33pts
F9 – Jim Dalton (24) 19pts C/B
B9 – Shay Fleming (8) 17pts C/B
NTP – Ian Mackey
2’s – Karl McCullagh & Mick O’Flynn 10th, Jim Dalton 3rd, Dave Walshe 17th

A few important reminders from the day. Members must attend the prize presentation to claim a prize. If you cannot attend, please let the starter know when returning your card so that the results may be prepared correctly.

Slow play can take from the enjoyment of a round of golf. To avoid slow play

• Be aware of your position with regard to the group ahead.
• It is your groups responsibility to keep up with the group ahead.
• If you feel that your group is falling behind make it known and catch up quickly with the group ahead.
• If you lose a hole to the group ahead and are delaying the group behind, or if there is no group in front of you invite them to play through.
• Do not wait to until it is your turn, to select your club, put on your glove or select the yardage. Be ready to play your shot.
• Look at your own line of putt while the others in your group look at theirs (within the bounds of normal golf etiquette).
• At the green, position your bag to allow quick movement to the next tee.
• Move off the green as soon as all players have holed out or picked up. Mark scorecards at or on the way to the next tee.
• Play a provisional ball if you feel your ball may be lost or out of bounds.
• If you keep up with the group ahead you cannot be accused of slow play.

County Louth Golf Club

Next up is a welcome return to County Louth Gol Club, Baltray, kindly sponsored once again by Mick Slein & National Lighting. The outing is on Friday 17 May, with tees from 9.30am.

Timesheet night is this Thursday 9th May at 8.00pm in The Indigo Lounge, Clontarf Castle. The discounted price to members who sign on by or on our timesheet night will be €85 which includes your €5 charity donation. Breakfast and dinner will be available to golfers in the club. Presentation of prizes will be 30 minutes after the last group finishes in the club. As always, we really appreciate when members stay around and support your sponsors and committee.

Little Island Golf Club, Cork – Friday 7th June

The balance of all payments due for our trip to Cork are now due and we will write to you separately regarding your amount due. This amount may be paid at the Baltray sign on night or alternatively by EFT to society bank (details below) as soon as possible please.

Bank Details

IE35AIBK 931012 7716 5035
Matchplay Draws

Both draws are now available to view on the society website www.ccgs.ie. Please be sure to arrange your matches in good time and report the result to Mick Kenny 087 2438502.
Handicaps & POY

Handicaps, post St. Anne’s outing, are now up to date on the website also and the Player of the Year is also updated.