Malachy Menton wins the CCGS Northwest Championship

The society enjoyed another wonderful away trip to Donegal for the Gallagher Quigley Estate Agents sponsored Northwest Championship.  The Central Hotel was perfect for our members and lived up to its name being right beside all the best pubs in town. Donegal Golf Club in Murvagh was in excellent condition and we were very well looked after both before and after golf.  The weather stayed fine for most of the golf with only some of the later tee times catching some light rain on the links in Narin & Portnoo.

Not enough rain to dampen spirits though, particularly for very popular winner, Malachy Menton who turned in an excellent combined total of 71 points, winning the championship by 3 points.  Warmest congratulations to you Malachy, and to Shay Fleming who pipped Tony Judge for second place on a countback.  Excellent scores gents – full results as follows:

1st – Malachy Menton (31) – 71pts

2nd – Shay Fleming (9) – 68pts

3rd – Tony Judge (6) – 68pts

C1 – (0-13) Sean Guirke (12) – 67pts

C2 – (14-16) Tony Buckley (16) – 66pts

C3 – (17-36) Sean Hogan (27) – 66pts

Seniors – Paddy Ryan (17) – 65pts

Day 1 – Murvagh – Mick Kenny (24) – 38pts

Day 2 – Narin & Portnoo – Enda Guirke (30) – 38pts

NTP – Murvagh – Tony Judge

2’s Murvagh – Tony Judge, Mick Norton, Brian O’Callaghan, Vincent Clarke, Conor Dalglish, Pat Foley & Sean Guirke.

2’s Narin & Portnoo – Declan Murphy, Sean Finnegan, Ian Mackey, Shay Fleming, Conor Gallagher, Tony Judge

Best Dressed Golfer – Bob Fagan

Sponsor’s Recognition Award – Brendan Fagan

Guest Prize – Luke Dalglish

Thanks again to Conor & Rory Gallagher for their continuing sponsorship of this event and for their novel best dressed golfer prize – Bob Fagan got the nod for style this year! See note below about Bob!

35th Anniversary Outing to Clontarf Golf Club

Incredibly, it’s been 35 years since it all began and what better way to celebrate this impressive anniversary by going back to where it started all those years ago – Clontarf Golf Club!  We have a wonderful day planned for as many members as we can squeeze in.  Sponsored by the legendary Brendan (don’t give him the microphone) Fagan & Stock Design, the outing is on Friday 21st July, tees from 9.50am.

After golf there will be a delicious BBQ organised for us.  The Open will be on the TV and what better way is there to spend an afternoon aprés golf.  To add to the fun watching the golf we are organising a sweep for all members playing on the day – everyone will receive a number of players and the prizes will go to the leaders after Day 2 is complete.

The price? In recognition of 35 years of society golf, the price will be €35.00! (€20 for CGC members). This includes your green fee, the BBQ, 2’s & charity contribution and your fiver entry into the sweep.  How about that for value!

Sign-on night is this coming Thursday 13th July at 8.00pm in The Indigo Lounge, Clontarf Castle.

San Roque/Estepona

Away Trip to Estepona & Old San Roque GC  Weds 4th Oct to Sun 8th – sponsored by Jack McHugh & Alucraft, www.hoteles-silken.com

How time flies, the good news is we have a big group travelling to Spain in October, the bad news is its time to pay full outstanding balances please, to be paid on or before Clontarf sign-on night, 13th July in The Indigo Lounge.

If you are paying direct to CCGS AIB account, it is vital that you state who is paying and for what pls.  Allied Irish Bank, Lower Baggot Street, BIC -AIBKIE2D, IBAN-IE35 AIBK 931012 7716 5035

Note we will be paying all golf and hotel 6 weeks before we travel, so refunds will not possible after this date.  Please have your travel insurance up to date.

Staying at El Pilar Andalucia hotel in Estepona, 4 nights twin sharing B&B, 1 meal, 3 golf in Buggy and all transfers, excluding flight, the price is €765 (single extra €350).

We have moved our presentation meal to Friday as Ireland World Cup Rugby is on Saturday night.  We are eating in the upmarket tapas restaurant, La Casa del Rey at 8.00pm, right outside the Hotel.

Golf schedule:

Old San Roque Thursday 5th First Tee 11.30

Valle Romano Friday 6th First Tee 11.10

El Paraiso Sat 7th, First Tee 09.12

NB our coach will meet Ryanair flight only, if you want to travel at any other time or other airline, please arrange your own airport transfers to Estepona.

Outbound Dublin to Malaga on Weds 4th Oct 2023 depart 13.05, arrive 17.05, flight number FR7046

Inbound Malaga to Dublin on Sunday 8th Oct 2023 depart 13.05, arrive 15.10, flight number FR7047

Outstanding amounts due are as follows:

The outstanding balance shown, should be your requested package less deposit paid. All balances paid by 13th July please  .

Any issues pls contact Tony Buckley 086 2411 630

Match-plays

Match play competitions are moving along.  Please have your matches arranged well in advance of the deadline. Please inform competition secretary, Mick Kenny, of results by text at 087 2438 502.

Player of the Year

Competition is hotting up after 4 outings, with 3 players starting to separate themselves from the rest.  Chris Cadwell holds a 1-point lead over POY specialist, Sean Guirke, with Brian O’Callaghan hot on their heels.  Plenty of time left for members to shoot a score and close the gap!

Clubs to Hire Race to Monte Rei 2023

Thanks to fellow member & friend Tony Judge for reminding us of this fantastic free opportunity, sponsored by Clubstohire.com.

Every year golfers of all levels set themselves targets around their handicap for the golfing season

This year we will be rewarding 12 dedicated and lucky golfers who achieve a 10% reduction in their handicap.

The competition is free and open to all golfers who hold an official World handicap. You simply must enter your details on the link below and if you reduce your handicap by 10%, you are in the draw with a chance to go to our grand final in Monte Rei this November.

Race to Monte Rei 2023 – clubstohire.com (mailchi.mp)

Bob Fagan

Congratulations to Bob who recently completed the IHF Cycle Challenge 2023 – Prague to Vienna.  That’s 500km in 6 days!  Bob raised an amazing €8,450.00 for the Irish Hospice Foundation.  If you haven’t had a chance to support Bob and this worthy cause you can still do so at this link:

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