SNOWCREAM MILK CLUB CLASSIC
We had a great May Holiday weekend, starting with the Ulster Bank Open on Thursday, and ending with a large crowd on Sunday night for the presentation of prizes. Kieran O’ Connor’s arrival on Friday, with an impressive entourage of Snowcream guests, heralded another successful Club Classic over three days. With Waterford’s Hurling Manager, scratch golfer and Clareman Davy Fitzgerald, in tow, Kieran introduced many of his customers and Waterford senior hurlers to our testing course which Course Manager Anthony Morrissey had set out with pin positions ranging from easy to difficult.
Big ‘Dan the Man’ Shanahan was there, along with hurlers Gary Hurney, Dave Bennett and Shane Ahearne; Snowcream Area Rep Billy Harty was there too, and our own Past-President Roger O’ Connor, always comfortable sharing his encyclopaedic knowledge of our national games in the company of GAA players.
Snowcream Classic winning captain Pat Power spoke fondly of the great team event which has gone through four incarnations over thirty years. He remembered the ‘Yoplait’, the ‘Waterford Foods’ and the ‘Glanbia’ Classics, which always eluded his team of Michael Kelleher, Mossie MacNamara and Eugene Slater. So, Pat was thrilled to accept the beautiful Waterford Crystal prizes on their behalf. To conclude, Kieran O’ Connor, on behalf of sponsors Snowcream, acknowledged the influence of our late great club member, GAA person and leading farmer Greg Fives, whose idea it was to invite the dairy industry to sponsor our great annual club classic.
ENRIGHTS EUROSPAR WINTER LEAGUE
Sponsor Ger Enright, disappointed with his native Tipperary’s defeat in the National Hurling League Final, but cock-a-hoop at the success on Sunday of his team from Kilgobinet, spoke fondly of his involvement at Dungarvan Golf Club, both as a member and sponsor, as he presented the Winter League prizes on Monday. Ger was delighted with the interest shown in the league, and the fact that so many teams competed so keenly throughout the winter, aiming to win the coveted title and the generously sponsored valuable hampers.
Fr. Twomey’s did it again, and captain Martin Lynch detailed the dedication of his team, turning out to play in the foulest of weather conditions. As Ger Enright presented the beautiful hampers to Donal Williams, Nicky and Johnny Norris, Anthony and Martin Lynch, Mattie Noonan, Tom Ward and Frank Ryan, there was an air of envy and congratulations in the room, such is the success of this great team – both in the early stage and the matchplay semi-final and final. Ger Enright spoke of the recession and the pressure on sponsors; however, we all hope that his generosity will continue for years to come, with Enright Eurospar continuing to sponsor our winter league.
DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS
Thurs 30th April – Ulster Bank Open Singles 1st Martin Lavan (3) 38pts (B6), 2. Tim Leahy (18) (Cobh) 38 (B9), 3. Donal Verling (15) 38, 4. N.Wallace (14) 38, 5. Mark Reynolds (8) 38 B9 High H’Cap Colm Bannon (20) 36 CSS 37. Fri 1st – Sun 3rd May Snowcream Milk Club Classic 1st P.Power (21) M.McNamamra (13) Ml. Keleher (25) E.Slater (9) 113pts, 2nd John OMahoney (5) Martin Roche (19) Lorraine Roche (29) (All Lismore) Sharon Cullivan (27) (Slievenamon) 111pts 3rd M.Lynch (13) N.Norris (13) J.Norris (13) A.Lynch (14) 108 pts. 4th J.Gough (7) D.Cleary (12) N.Norris (13) M.Lynch (13) 107 pts. 5th M.Reynolds (8) T.Reynolds (13) K.Regan (18) P.Kiely (19) 105 (B9)
DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES
Thurs. 7th Ulster Bank Open Singles, Sat 9th Monthly medal 18h Stroke Sun 10th Vice Captains Prize 18h Stroke (G.O.Y). Intermediate and Minor Scr Cup Sun. 17th May.
DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS
Shaws 18h Stroke 28.04.09 1. Carmel O’Brien (12) 69nett 2. Maeve Morrissey (16) 74, 3.Breda McCarthy (3) 76 nett 4th Hilary Browne (26) 76 nett
DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES
Sat 9th 18h Stroke Tues 12th Ladies singles stroke Start of season
LADIES NOTES
CLUB CLASSIC The Club Classic sponsored by Snowcream was held over the Bank Holiday week-end, and again we were very fortunate with the weather. We had a very large representation of Ladies teams playing on all 3 days, so again thank you for your support.
START OF SEASON Tuesday 12/05/09 is the official start of season for the Ladies Club, and also 2 18 hole cards are required to entitle you to play in our Lady Captain’s Prize, which is a mere month away!!
INVITATION SCRAMBLE Our Friday night scrambles have started, a reminder to come along for a fun 9 holes and a bit of craic in the clubhouse.
JUNIOR GOLF
Best of luck to Jack Leacy who will be competing in the Pro-Am at the 3 Irish Open in Baltray. Title sponsors ‘3’ have decided to offer a team to Waterford Junior Golf, and county coach David Hayes selected Gary Walshe, Kevin O’ Leary and Jack Leacy ato represent Waterford. Many thanks to John McHenry and Peter Kelly for their involvement.
Junior Lessons
Panel A started their coaching last Saturday at Dungarvan Golf Club. An eager bunch listened intently to PGA professional David Hayes and a promising start has been made. Next Saturday sees the turn of the ‘B’ Panel at 3 O’ Clock at Dungarvan Golf Club. All members of panel B will be contacted.
YOUNGONES Due to the inclemency of the weather last Wednesday we could not play our golf, but we did have a sumptuous meal prepared by Tom and Chris, assisted by Rita who served us. Many thanks to you all for a wonderful evening. Our end of year golf is deferred to later on in the month, all be notified, however our normal Youngones competition will go ahead as usual this week .
FRIDAY EVENING INVITATION SCRAMBLE
The Friday evening Invitation Scrambles recommence this week 8th May at 7.15p.m. Come along and bring a friend for what promises to be a great evening of fun.
SIXTY.COM Next competiton Weds 6th May Scramble at 1.45 p.m All are welcome.
DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB MINI LOTTO: Week ending April. WINNING NUMBERS 6, 13, 20, 22 Jackpot Winner: No Winner :15 euro winners Derry Cotter & Martin Landers, Dermot Walsh , Marie Fahey, J.P.Byrne, Ann – Heidi Nielsen NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €4,350. Next Draw Sun 10th May If you’re not in you can’t win! Thank you for your support.
