Impressive victory by Paddy Dunne and John Keane
The eagerly anticipated final of the Club Fourball, generously sponsored by Oliver Conroy Pallets, took place on Thursday, 10th October. Weather conditions had postponed this match several times, but it was eventually played in pristine conditions. The pairing of Pat Donohoe and Aidan Tomkins squared off against Paddy Dunne and John Keane in a thrilling contest.
In the end, the final was keenly contested with both sides delivering outstanding performances. After a tense and closely fought match, Paddy Dunne and John Keane emerged victorious, winning on the 18th hole with a 5-foot putt by Dunne. Congratulations to both winners and runners-up for their outstanding efforts.
Mullingar Golf Club would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to all our kind and generous sponsors, in particular Oliver Conroy Pallets, and to all the participants who made this competition a resounding success.
Gents Branch - Sunday Competition
The final round of the Christmas Hampers, once again very generously sponsored by Mileage Tyres, was played last weekend, with the top 64 players from round 1 paired off for the team event. Such is the popularity of this event that 127 played last weekend, and 132 players again took to the fairways on Sunday. With several individual prizes also up for grabs, everyone had a chance to win. Unlike the previous weekend when the weather was mixed, conditions for round 2 were excellent, although Saturday was a little warmer and brighter compared to Sunday.
With the course looking absolutely fantastic, a big score was needed to secure a prize. The top 8 scores from last weekend included Scott Hogan with a tremendous 43 points, Sean Whelehan with 41, and Willie Geraghty, Donagh McTiernan, and Liam Lynam with 40. Pat Murtagh, John Shaw, and Niall Kennedy all finished with 39 points. These top 8 were paired respectively with Brian Curran (30), Andrew Flynn and Michael Gunning (both 31), Barry Waters (32), Martin Little (31), Pat McCartan, Alan Warde, and Conor Lynch (all 32 points).
After some excellent golf, as well as some highs and lows, the winners for the team and individual hamper competitions were as follows:
Individuals: Pat Murtagh (17) successfully defended his title from last year with a total score of 78 points.
Gross Winner: David Tynan (01) on 69 points. Runner-up: JP Hearnes (14) with 77 points. Third place: Paddy Gavin (21) with 75 points.
First 18 Winner: Scott Hogan (07) on 75 points. Second 18 Winner: William Cornally (23) on 40 points.
Senior Winner: Brian Conlon (20) on 75 points. Junior Winner: Kylan Heffernan (06) with 78 points.
Teams: 1st Place: JP Hearnes and Michael Maguire on 145 points. 2nd Place: Michael Duffy and Paul Burke on 142 points.
Many thanks again to Mileage Tyres for their unwavering support and generous sponsorship. Don’t forget to give Frank or Joe a call at Mileage Tyres in the Lynn Industrial Estate for all your vehicle tyre needs.
Player of the Year Competition
The 2024 Player of the Year competition was again kindly sponsored by The Chambers on Mount Street, and we are so grateful for their generous support. This year’s winner was the ever-improving John Plunkett with 990 points. Runner-up was Conor Lynch on 910 points, with Dermot Kiernan in third place on 825 points. Congratulations to the winners and well done to all participants.
Senior Men’s Competition
Tuesday, 8th October, saw the first course closure of the season due to heavy autumnal rain. Let’s hope for a dry autumn/winter that will allow us all to play throughout the darker months. Don’t forget, casual tee times are freely available to keep your game sharp each week.
Prize Presentations
The next presentation night for all recent competitions is expected to take place on Sunday, 10th November. Be sure to mark this in your diary, as it promises to be another entertaining evening. Many thanks again to all our sponsors.
Other News
Congratulations to Matthew Maslin, son of Club Captain Andrew, who has progressed to the ranks of the PGA. This accolade is well-deserved and a testament to Matthew’s hard work and dedication. The Men’s Branch wishes Matthew all the best in his future professional career.
Fixtures
Sunday, 20th October: ACS Drives Competition playing off white tees.
Reminder: The team sheet is now up for the new season’s Winter League, running from 24th October to 25th March. Teams consist of five players, with three of the five scores to count each week. Sign-up closes on 20th October.
Many thanks again to Mick McCarthy of Fairgreen TV, our loyal sponsor of this annual event.
Ladies branch
Wednesday competition: Lighting Showroom Christmas Hamper
On Wednesday 9th October, the weather conditions were dry and pleasant, ensuring an excellent day on the course. Congratulations to Joanne Killian (13) for winning the last major of 2024 with a fantastic score of 39 points. The Wednesday competition was kindly sponsored by the Lighting Showroom. The Ladies Branch would like to take this opportunity to thank the Conlon family for their generous sponsorship of the Christmas hamper competition. There were a total of 81 entries for the 18-hole competition and 18 entries for the 9-hole competition. Congratulations to all the other prize winners on the day.
Competition fixtures
Wednesday 16th October 2024: Ladies 15-hole Stableford competition, kindly sponsored by Emily King.
Wednesday 23rd October: Ladies 15-hole 4-Ball Betterball competition, kindly sponsored by Ann Fagan & Liz Armstrong.
Winter league
Please take note of the Ladies noticeboard for our Winter League teams. It is now the start of our Winter League season. Wishing all our team captains and players the best of luck. May this season be filled with great competition, sportsmanship, and memorable moments on the course. Play well, stay focused, and enjoy every swing!
Lady Captain’s Match Play Final
Congratulations to Ann Hannon on winning Lady Captain Sheila Cassidy’s Match Play competition. Commiserations to Sylvia Tormey, who was runner-up and also played great golf to reach the final. Well done to both of you!