Mullingar Golf Club notes

Friday 6th September

Open Singles (Sponsored by ORS Consulting Engineers) Our Friday Opens return this week, including Round 9 of the Egans Order of Merit Summer Series. Many thanks to ORS Consulting Engineers and Egans for their ongoing support.

Interclub Activity

Congratulations to Joe Bracken, Tommy Lyng, Philip Hand, and the Duggan Cup team on their recent win. The team—John Plunkett & Jim Curran, Eamonn Shaw & Liam Lynam, Donald Bell & Finian Whelehan, Joe Kelly & Mick McCarthy—advance to the final next Sunday in Edenderry. All support welcome.

Junior Golf

Junior Golf concluded last Tuesday with the successful "Play in Pink" day. Thanks to all volunteers, Corey, and his team.

Pro Shop Corey is holding an end-of-season sale with 30% off the summer range and more. Visit to grab a deal.

Gents Branch notes : Long Handicap (Thursday, 29th August)

The Long Handicap competition, sponsored by the Men’s Branch, was played over 12 holes in fine weather.

Results:

Cat I (16-20): John Ahern (20) - 27 pts; Cat II (21-26): Andrew O’Rourke (25) - 26 pts; Cat III (27+): David Keena (27) - 27 pts

Well done, lads.

Seniors 38 senior golfers competed in last week’s 9-hole sweepstake. Results - Winner: Tommie Kelly (07) - 20 pts; Runner-Up: Ciaran O’Keeffe (09) - 20 pts; Third: Paddy Poynton (04) - 19 pts

Congrats to all. The weekly 9-hole resumes on Tuesday, 3rd September. Bonus points are back, and Summer Rules remain in play.

Dates for the Diary

Sept 24th: Senior Captain’s Prize; Sept 26th: Senior Captain’s Dinner.

Matchplay Competitions The finals of the Club Singles, Fourballs, and Foursomes are set, after some thrilling matches leading up to them.

Singles Final: Captain Andrew Maslin vs. Ross McKinley—two top players, sure to be a close match.

Fourball Final: Paddy Dunne & John ‘Thunder’ Keane vs. Pat Donoghue & Aidan ‘Skinner’ Tomkins—either pair could take it.

Foursomes Final:

Alan Mills & James Murphy vs. Rob Gilbert & Niall Kennedy—both teams in great form.

Best of luck to all finalists! Matches should conclude by mid-September.

Inter-Club Competitions

Congrats to our Duggan Cup team, who heroically reached the final by defeating Trim (Co. Meath) last Sunday. The team: John Plunkett & Jim Curran, Kieran McGurran & Gerry Caffrey, Eamonn Shaw & Liam Lynam, Donald Bell & Finian Whelehan, Joe Kelly & Mick McCarthy. Managed by Joe Bracken, with assistance from Tommy Lyng and Philip Hand, they’ve conquered Tullamore, Mountrath, Longford, and Trim. Best of luck in the final against Edenderry next Sunday at High Noon. Let’s have a strong turnout of support.

Competitions

Thurs, 5 Sept: Long Handicap sponsored by Vice-Captain Frank Cotter; Fri, 06 Sept: Ladies and Gents 18H Open Singles Stableford, sponsored by ORS Consulting Engineers.

Sat, 07 Sept: Tudenham Cup Final; Sun, 08 Sept: Gents 18H Singles Stableford (off Blues), sponsored by Men’s Branch; Sun, 08 Sept: Adult/Junior Foursomes (15:50 – 16:50); Sun, 08 Sept: Duggan Cup Final vs. Edenderry (away), High Noon tee-off.

Prize Presentations

All recent prize winners are asked to attend the presentation on Sunday, September 15 at 7.30pm for the following competitions:

Joe Bracken Family Open, Rotary Prize, Conor Moore, Corey Doherty PGA, Lady President's Prize to Men, Men’s Branch Prize, North Midland Credit Union Senior Open, Canore Long Handicap Open.

Please make every effort to attend. If you cannot, please arrange for a representative. Additionally, Long Handicap presentations for the last seven competitions will be held on Thursday, September 12 at 8pm.

Mullingar Ladies Branch Notes

Lady President’s Prize to the Ladies (1st September) Lady President Therese Colleary’s Prize was a great success, aided by her granddaughter Grace. A full timesheet, lovely weather, and lively clubhouse atmosphere made for a memorable day. Local music added to the celebration. Congratulations to all, especially the winner, Colette Browne, with an impressive 45 points.

Results:

1st: Colette Browne (36) - 45 pts

2nd: Nula Lynam (20) - 43 pts

Gross: Paula Davitt (16) - 26 pts

3rd: Helen Collier (19) - 40 pts

Category Winners:

Cat 1: Ger Egan (16) - 39 pts

Cat 2: Sheila Talbot (24) - 39 pts

Cat 3: Miriam MacManus (27) - 39 pts

Cat 4: Rosemary Nolan (34) - 39 pts

Special Prizes:

Nearest the Pin (5th): Fiona Burke

Nearest the Pin (15th): Claire Leavy

Longest Drive: Aideen Kellaghan

Concealed Prize: Maeve Donnelly

9 Hole Prizes:

1st: Helen O’Brien (18) - 24 pts

2nd: Marion Mahon (22) - 21 pts

Men’s 9 Hole:

Winner: Niall O’Dowd (6) - 20 pts

2nd: Ruairi Hickey (6) - 18 pts

Presentation Night Sunday evening saw the presentation for Lady President Therese’s Prize along with prizes from Corey Doherty and Specsavers Audiology Mullingar. Thanks to all sponsors for their generosity.

Wednesday Competition (28th August) Despite a wet start, the weather improved for the Specsavers Audiology 18-hole Stableford. Congratulations to the winner, Orla Murphy, with 39 points.

Results:

1st: Orla Murphy (23) - 39 pts

2nd: Brege McCarrick (21) - 36 pts

Gross: Rosemary Whelehan (11) - 26 pts

Category Winners:

Cat 1: Mary McCauley (16) - 34 pts

Cat 2: Mary Stuart (22) - 33 pts

Cat 3: Patricia Gardiner (25) - 34 pts

Cat 4: Rosemary Nolan (34) - 32 pts

Foursomes Congratulations to Liz Connaughton and Heidi Vambeck on winning the Ladies Club Foursomes, sponsored by Una Stephens and Cathy Smith. Commendations also to finalists Sherrie Buckley and Aoife Hunt for a close match that went to 21 holes.

Fixtures

Wednesday, 11th September: 18-hole Stroke Play, sponsored by Home Instead

We look forward to seeing you all on the course.