Boyle Golf Club

Boyle, Roscommon

News

October 2016

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See here for notice regarding the postponement of course works until Spring 2017.

24/10/16

Results

An 8 hole competition was held over the weekend. In first place was Michael Rush with 20pts, in second was David Wynne with 18pts, while in third was Brendan Gaffney with 17pts. The ladies prize was won by Eithne Gaffney with 16pts.

 

Sports Capital Funding

Works on the course are now scheduled to commence on Monday 24th October, and the course will be closed while its ongoing.  These works include drainage of various areas of the course along with the creation of a short game area adjacent to the carpark. The estimated duration is 4 weeks.

While its ongoing, reduced green fees rates are available to our members at Carrick on Shannon and Strokestown Golf Clubs. Details are on the club website. Many thanks to both clubs for their kind gesture.

In other news, the winter league was cancelled due to the scheduling of course works.

 

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Men’s Club will take place on Sunday November 6th 2016 at 5.00pm in the Clubhouse. Notice of Motions and Nominations of officers and members of the committee of the Men’s Club must be made to the Honorary Secretary of the Men’s Club, in writing, on or before Thursday October 27th 2016. All Motions and Nominations must be properly proposed and seconded by Ordinary Members of the Men’s Club.

 

Weekend Golf Break

Michael Rush has provisionally arranged a weekend golf break to Enniscrone and Carne (Belmullet) Golf Links for the third weekend of November subject to sufficient numbers. The package includes one night B&B and a 3 course evening meal at the Broadhaven Bay Hotel. Total cost is €140. To register your interest, contact Michael on 0868645797 before Friday 28th October.

 

 
22/10/16
The golf course has been reopened this weekend with an 8 hole competition taking place (Fri-Sunday). Entry is free. Works on the course are now scheduled to commence on Monday and the course will be closed while its ongoing.  
 
  
10/10/16
The first round of the Winter League took place at the weekend. In a three way tie for the lead are the teams led by Patrick Egan, Charlie O’Donnell and Brendan Gaffney all of whom returned a score of 116 from their best three cards. The best scores for each format were as follows: 

Foursomes: Patrick Egan & Eamon Perry 40pts
Fourball Betterball: Tom Kearney & Kevin O Connor 44pts
Singles: Michael Reid & Tish Perry 77pts

See here for full scores. Round 2 will go ahead next weekend (Fri-Sun).

 
Last week’s 9 hole competition was won by Seamus Gallagher with 22pts, in second was Charlie O Donnell also with 22pts and in third was Michael Rush with 18pts.
 
The weekly 9 hole competition will continue this week, which can be played Monday to Saturday.
  

03/10/16

Results 

Winter Open 9 Hole S/Ford (Week Ending 2nd Oct) 
1st Michael Rush 23pts
2nd Paul Connolly 20pts

The Drumderrig House Cup 3 Ball Shambles
1st: Terry Bright, David Wynne, Owen Garvin 92pts
2nd: Patrick Egan, Lorcan Egan, Jonathan Egan 91pts
3rd: Ross Andrew, Terry Canning, Gerry O Hara 91pts
Ladies: Mary O Hara, Sandra Mc Crann, Paula Cull 75pts

The Presentation for the Fore Club Alliance took Place in Ballaghaderreen Golf Club last Friday Evening and the winners on the night from Boyle were Pat Brogan, Jonathan Egan, Peggy Feely and David Wynne who took the prize for Golfer of the Year.

Fixtures
Winter Open 9 Hole S/Ford
Winter League Ryder Cup Format Round 1 Friday 7th – Sunday 9th

September 2016

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Seamus is Crowned Golfer of the Year for 2016

Seamus GOY

Results

The rescheduled Boyle Motor Works Cup took place last Sunday. The winners came from the final grouping of the day, with Brendan Gaffney & Susan O’Mahoney’s score of 62.5 pipping the pairing of Ross Andrew and Marie Hanmore-Cawley by half a shot. In third place was the combination of Patrick Egan and Claire Cryan with 66. 

A club outing to New Forest Golf Club was held last Saturday. The top three players all recorded the same score of 32pts, with Paul Connolly emerging the winner on a countback. Vincent Egan and Ross Andrew took second and third prizes respectively while the ladies prize was won by Liz Dwyer. Thanks to Michael Rush for arranging the outing. 

Last week’s weekly 9 hole stableford was won by Michael Rush with 22pts. In second place was Terry Canning with 21pts. 

Presentations

Presentations were made on Sunday evening to prizewinners of a number of different competitions. In addition to those competitions detailed above, prizes were awarded for the Golfer of the Year and the King Harmon Cup. Similar to McIlroy picking up two trophies in Atlanta at the weekend, it was experienced golfer Seamus Gallagher who was the recipient of these two pieces of silverware at Knockadoobrusna on Sunday evening! Both accolades recognise consistent quality play over the course of the season. The runner up in the King Harmon matchplay was Seamus’ club foursomes partner Jonathan Egan. In the race for Golfer of the Year, Seamus held off the challenge of former title holder Gary Carty, and that of Sean Heslin, who finished second and third. Congratulations to Seamus on his very successful year. 

 

Club Draw

July – Winner Liz & Jimmy Dwyer €80

Runners up – Martin Higgins & Marie/Seamus Gallagher €40 each.

August – Winner Harry & Marie Wynne €80

Runners up – Mary McKeon & Ross Andrew €40 each

September – Winner Claire & John Cryan €80

Runners up Martin Higgins & Margaret Egan €40 each

 

Fixtures

This weekend (Fri-Sun) the Drumderrig House Cup will take place. The format is a 3 ball shambles. See here for full details. Thanks to Paula and staff at Drumderrig for their support of the event. 

Also, the weekly 9 hole singles stableford continues this week (Mon-Sat).

Looking further ahead, the Winter League will commence the weekend after next. Teams will comprise of six players each, and the competition will be played using Ryder Cup format. See the club noticeboard for full details. A sign up sheet is also available there. 

 

 

 

 

 

14/09/16

The weekly 9 hole competition began last week and will run every week over the next few months. The winner of the first competition was Michael Rush with 21pts. In second was Terry Bright with 20pts and in third was Pat Conroy with 20pts. It will continue this week Monday-Saturday inclusive.

On Sunday the final Golfer of the Year competition will take place. The format is an 18 hole stroke.

On Sunday evening the presentation of prizes for recent competitions will takes place. These will include the King Harmon Cup and the Golfer of the Year for 2016.

The Boyle Motor Works Cup (Mixed Foursomes) which was postponed has now been rescheduled for Sunday 25th September.

 
05/09/16
Results

The King Cup was held on Sunday last. In first place was Paul Connolly (19) with 43pts, in second was Tommy King (23) with 42pts, the gross was won by Gary Carty (5) with 32 gross points, and in third was Eamon Perry (21) with 41pts points. Full result here

 
Friday evening’s scramble was won by Gary Carty, Michael Reid and Tommy King with 3 under par. 
 
Fixtures
The weekly 9 hole stableford competition returns this week. It can be played any day Monday through to Saturday. Entry is €5, re-entry €3. 
This upcoming weekend the Boyle Motor Works Cup – 18 Hole Scotch Mixed Foursomes competition will take place. Players can play either Saturday or Sunday. For assistance arranging partners contact competition secretary Michael Rush. 
 
Club Outing
An outing has been arranged to New Forest Golf Club on Saturday 24th September. The cost is €40 for a round of golf and dinner. Please put your name on the sheet provided on the noticeboard if you wish to go.   
 
Golfer of the Year
A fifth place finish in the King Cup for Seamus Gallagher was sufficient for him to secure the title for 2016 with one event yet to be played. This caps off a great golfing year for Seamus having won the the club matchplay title – The King Harmon Cup and the first major of the year – The Committee Cup. These results along with other notable performances have ensured that Seamus takes the accolade for this year. Well done Seamus!
 

August 2016

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Lady President’s Prize
Joyce Boles’ Lady President’s Prize was held last Sunday. The results of the competition were as follows:
1st Tish Perry; 2nd Peggy Feely; Gross Liz Dwyer; 3rd Mary O’Hara; Cat 0-19 Moira Egan; Cat 20-29 Claire Cryan; Cat 30-36 Marie Hanmore-Cawley; Past President Carmel McGarry; Best 36 Handicap Paula Cull; Front 9 Susan O’Mahoney; Back 9 Sandra McCrann. 
 
The Lady President’s Prize to men was also held on Sunday. The winner was Michael Reid (15) with 39pts, in second was Cillian Doyle (14) with 38pts, the gross prize went to Sean Heslin (9) with 77, and third was Jim Moonney (10) with 37pts.
 
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22/08/16
The highlight of the weekend at Boyle GC was the hosting of the James Shivnan Memorial Golf Challenge. The wet conditions did not deter the large field of players, a testament to how well James was universally liked and fondly remembered. The results of the event are as follows: 
1st Jonathan Egan 42pts
2nd Charlie O’Donnell 40pts
Gross Gary Carty 34pts 
3rd Lorcan Egan 40pts
Front 9: Michael Simon
Back 9: Cillian Doyle
Visitor: Gerry Emmett
Longest Drive: Niall Kearney
Closest the pin: Michael Costello
Ladies: 1st Sandra McCrann, 2nd Mary O’Hara.
 
The day raised over €2600 which will be donated to the Mayo/Roscommon Palliative Care Team & Oncology Unit Sligo. Thanks to all who supported including those non players who made donations.
 
A Golfer of the Year Strokeplay competition was held on Sunday with Seamus Gallagher returning the best score on 67 nett. In second was club captain Ross Andrew on the same score, gross went to Gary Carty with 72,  and in thrid was Michael Rush with 69 nett. This result will put Seamus in a strong position on the GOY leaderboard with only three events remaining. 
 
Thursday’s 9 hole result:
1st Lorcan Egan 21pts
2nd Jonathan Egan 20pts
3rd Shane O’Dowd 20pts
 
Fixtures
Sunday 28th: Lady President’s Prize (Joyce Boles) 
Saturday 27th: The Egg Cup (John Egan Memorial) 
Friday 26th: Lady President’s Scramble (Draw 6.15pm, Tee Off 6.30pm)
Thursday 25th: Men’s 9 Hole Open Competition. 
 
Junior Golf
Junior Golf Lessons will not take place this Saturday morning. It will recommence on Saturday 3rd September from 11am-1pm.
 
   
 
15/08/16
Results
Sunday’s 9 hole stableford was won by Pat Conroy with 22pts, in second place was Jonathan Egan with 20pts, while in third position was Cian Smith with 20pts. 
 
Thursday’s men’s 9 hole stableford open was won by Owen Garvin with 22pts, in second was Seamus Gallagher also with 22pts and in third was Liam Whyte with 21pts. 
 
The Boyle Courthouse Classic which was originally scheduled for last Saturday has now been postponed until the October Bank Holiday Weekend. 
 
Fixtures
 
Sunday 21st: Gent’s 18 Hole Stroke GOY Rd 16 / Ladies 18 Hole S/Ford 
 
Saturday 20th: James Shivnan Memorial Golf Challenge (18 Hole S/ford Open) 
Message from the competition secretary: “All Tee Times Must be Booked Online. Please Book Early as we are expecting a large Turnout – Thank You!” 
 
Friday 19th: Social Golf (9 Hole Scramble)
 
Thursday 18th: Men’s 9 Hole Open Stableford. 
 
Club Matchplay
The King Harmon Cup final for 2016 will be contested between the back to back club foursomes winners Jonathan Egan and Seamus Gallagher. Both overcame their semi final opponents Shane Loftus and Sean Heslin respectively. 
 
Finally, belated birthday wishes to Sean Heslin who celebrated reaching a significant milestone last Thursday!
 
08/08/16
 
Results
Sunday’s Lorcan Egan Insurance sponsored 18 hole stroke was won by Sean Heslin (10) with a 63 nett, in second was Vincent Egan (18) 64 nett, gross went to Charlie O’Donnell on 73, and in third was Seamus Gallagher (21) 66 nett. The win brings Sean right into contention in the Golfer of the Year competition considering he is guaranteed extra points for the King Harmon matchplay.
 
Saturday’s last person standing competition was won by Pat Conroy, who finished on the 19th hole. Michael Rush was second also finishing on the same hole. The ladies prize was won by Regina McLoughlin (17th Hole). 
 
Thursday’s men’s weekly competition was won by Seamus Gallagher with 21pts. In second was Dave Purser with 20pts.
 
Friday evening’s scramble was won by Michael Reid, Seamus Gallagher, Tommy King & Carmel Keenan.
 
Fixtures 
Thurs 11th August – Men’s 9 Hole Open Competition.
Fri 12 August – Social Scramble (Draw 6.30pm)
Sat 13th August – Boyle Courthouse Classic (4 Ball Rumble)
Sun 14th August – 9 Hole S/ford (Re-entry)
 
Other Notable Fixture
Saturday 20th August – James Shivnan Memorial Golf Challenge. 
The format will be an 18 hole singles competition with proceeds going to the Mayo/Roscommon Pallitive Care Team and Oncology Unit Sligo. 
 
Junior Golf
Golf lessons for junior members continues every Saturday morning from 11am-1pm. 
 

 

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02/08/16 
Captain’s Prize
The Captain’s Day for 2016 took place last Sunday with a large number of members competing for Ross Andrew’s Prize. The best score after the first 18 holes was brought in by student member Cillian Doyle with an excellent 60 nett. David Wynne was two shots further back on 62 while this year’s President’s Prize winner Tommy King sat in sole third on 64 nett. The cut for the third nine fell at 68 with 15 players inside this mark. It was Brendan Gaffney who emerged from the chasing pack adding a 33 over the final 9 holes to his starting score of 66 for a total of 99. This proved to be a target that was unable to be beaten by any of the other 14 players. This is Brendan’s second major victory adding to his win in the 2015 edition of the event. 
 
A guess the winner competition was held on the day with Jim Mooney being the only person to predict correctly. The proceeds of this competition goes to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice. 
 
At the presentation Brendan expressed his delight at winning the Captain’s Prize and thanked all the various personnel involved in making the day a success. He commented on the close knit nature of the club and the importance of the strong sense of friendship within it. He also wished us to remember those who are no longer able to be active in club circles due to ill health. 
 
The presentation of prizes included the Captain’s Prize to the ladies which was held the previous Sunday where Liz Dwyer claimed the top prize. 
 
Also a presentation was made to Gary Carty in recognition of his course record score of three under par on President’s day. 
Full Result: 
1st Brendan Gaffney
2nd Tom Kearney
27 Gross Sean Heslin
3rd Dave Purser
18 Nett David Wynne
Cat 0-13 Liam Whyte
Cat 14-18 Pat Conroy
Cat 19-28 Tommy King
1st Nine Cian Smith
2nd Nine Jim Mooney 
3rd Nine Jonathan Egan 
Past Captains Eamon Perry
Senior Michael Bannon
Student Cillian Doyle
Visitor John Tiernan
Nearest the Pin Sean Heslin 
Longest Drive Cillian Doyle 
 
Captain’s Prize to Ladies
1st Liz Dwyer
2nd Kathleen Candon 
Gross Tish Perry 
3rd Sandra McCrann
 
Other Results
 
Par 3 Competition Thurs 28th July
1st Sean Heslin 41pts

2nd Cillian Doyle 41pts
3rd Pat Conroy 38pts
Ladies: Patty Dowd 36pts
 
Scramble 29th July
1st Charlie O’Donnell, Gerry Carty & Paul Connolly
 
Fixtures
Thurs 4th August – Gents 12 hole Open Competition
Fri 5th August – Social Scramble
Sat 6th August – Last Man Standing 
Sun 7th August – 18 Hole Stroke (Sponsor: Lorcan Egan Insurance )
 
Club Matchplay
The King Harmon Cup has reached the semi final stage. Jonathan Egan takes on Shane Loftus while on the other side of the draw Seamus Gallagher plays Sean Heslin. 
 
Interclub Golf
Our Interclub season has come to a close with a defeat in the first round to Ballaghaderreen. It was a closely fought contest with the deciding match going against us on the 20th hole.
Thanks to all who represented the club in the various cups and shields during the year. 
 
Golfer of the Year
With double points being allocated for the Captain’s Prize, Brendan Gaffney has leapfrogged his way into 2nd place on 67 points. Gary Carty continues to lead on 74 points. Sunday will provide another opportunity for players to gain valuable GOY points.  Table Here