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Sat & Sun 5th and 6th May Sligo Freeze and Chill
1st Benny Deignan 42pts
2nd Wilfred Bourke 40pts
3rd Rory O Connor 40pts
Sunday 6th May Shamrock Gaels 3 ball scramble
1st Conor McDaniel, Eoin Carroll, Sean Carroll
2nd Niall Kearins, Damien McGoldrick, Martin Farrell
3rd Glen Young, Mark Rooney, Louis Walsh
4th Frank Henry, Michael Henry, Jerome Henry
5th Benny Deignan, Conor Carroll, Fergal McLoughlin
Monday 7th May Parkes Garage
1st TJ Keaveney 39pts
2nd Steven Smyth 35pts
Sat 12th May Ulster Bank v par
1st Martin Burke 1 up
2nd Paul Coughlan level
3rd Mark Dolan 1 down
Sun 13th May Ulster Bank Stableford
1st Fergal McLoughlin 37pts
2nd John Hewitt 35pts
3rd Dermot Flynn 35pts
Fred Daly Plate
Our juniors lost out last weekend to a strong Claremorris team in the Fred Daly Plate. Patrick Callaghan won his match in Castle Dargan, and the team performed and represented the club really well on the day, but they just couldn’t overcome a much more experienced Claremorris outfit. However, this is still a very young team and they will many more good days at the club in the coming years.
Fixtures
Next Saturday the 19th May sees the first Castle Dargan Golf Society outing of the year as they head to Castlebar for the day. A club competition will also take place in Castle Dargan on the same day.
Sunday the 20th will see the qualifying round of the Foley and Cawley 4 ball better ball competition taking place.
Please note that Saturday rthe 12th May will be a V par single competition and Sunday the 13th is a Single Stableford. The coming weekend is kindly Sponsored by Ulster Bank.
Monday 30th April 2012
Results
Saturday 28th Parkes Garage Open
On Saturday last in the Open competition sponsored by Parkes Garage, Kevin McCarthy earned a great victory with a superb score of 39 points. In his return to competitive action this year, Terry Duffy claimed second spot with 36 points, and Brian Travers finished in third with 35 points.
Sunday 29th Parkes Garage Open
On Sunday last in windy conditions, Niall Walsh won the stableford competition, again sponsored by Parkes Garage with a score of 36 points. Just behind in second place was John Hewitt with 35 points. And Martin Burke finished third with 34 points.
Darren Clarke Cup and Castle Dargan Cup
Qualifiers in both the Darren Clarke Cup and the Castle Dargan Cup are reminded that the draws for the matchplay stages have taken place and first round matches must be completed by the relevant dates - the 7th of May for the Darren Clarke, and the 20th of May for the Castle Dargan Cup.
Presentation Night
The first presentation night of the year takes place next Friday, the 4th of May. The proceedings start at 9.30pm sharp, and all members are welcome to attend.
Inter Club Teams
Team practice sessions take place every Tuesday at 6.15pm, and with the clubs first matches scheduled in the Jimmy Bruen Shield, the Irish Mixed Foursomes, the Seniors (over 55’s) and the Pierce Purcell Shield all in May, any players interested in representing the club are encouraged to come along. For any queries or further information, please call team co-ordinator Merv Keegan on 087 9136491.
Fixtures
On Saturday the 5th of May, there will be an Open 3 man scramble sponsored by Sligo Freeze and Chill. Sunday the 6th sees the Shamrock Gaels fundraiser taking place. And on Monday the 7th, there will be an Open Single Stableford competition sponsored by Parkes Garage.
Castle Dargan Cup
The stroke play qualifying rounds of the Castle Dargan Cup took place last weekend, and the draw for matchplay stages has thrown up some interesting pairings. Leading qualifier Kevin Torsney, who shot a great score of 66 will square up against brother John in the first matchplay round. In second place after the qualifying round with a round of 68 was Finn Conway, who will face Paul Mullen, who already has his name on this prestigious trophy. While neighbours Tony Wasylocha and Raymond Barlow will go head to head for the local bragging rights in their first round match. The full draw for the first matchplay round is below, with matches due to be completed by the 20th of May.
Kevin Torsney v John Torsney
Aiden McGoldrick v Brendan Ward
Fergal McLoughlin v Martin Burke
Kevin McCarthy v Paul Little
Finn Conway v Paul Mullen
Paul Coughlan v Kevin Conlon
Tony Wasylocha v Raymond Barlow
Paul McGonagle v Damien McGoldrick
Darren Clarke Cup
Qualifiers in the Darren Clarke Cup are reminded that the draw for the matchplay stages has taken place and first round matches must be completed by Monday the 7th of May. Full details of the draw are available in the golf shop, and also in Club Life section of the Castle Dargan web-site.
Inter Club Teams
Team practice sessions take place every Tuesday at 6.15pm, and with the clubs first matches scheduled in the Jimmy Bruen Shield, the Irish Mixed Foursomes, the Seniors (over 55’s) and the Pierce Purcell Shield all in May, any players interested in representing the club are encouraged to come along. For any queries or further information, please call team co-ordinator Merv Keegan on 087 9136491.
Fixtures
The competitions next Saturday and Sunday, the 28th and 29th of April are both sponsored by Parkes Garage, and both competitions are Singles Stableford format. Please book your tee time in advance with the golf shop.
Results
3 Person Scramble
There was a huge turn out for the club fund raiser on Friday the 6th of April, so a big thank you to all the 30 teams who took part. The format was a 3 person scramble, and the winners circle proved to be a real family affair. In first place with a tremendous score of 8 under par, and a nett score of 59.8pts was Eugene, Eoin and Sean Carroll. In second was Colm and Liam Loftus, along with Tom Flynn who had a nett 61.3, and in third place was Niall, Jason and Shane Loftus with a nett 63.4. And the winners of the mixed category were Philip, Angela and Philip Soden junior with a score of 66.3 nett.
Darren Clarke Cup
The stroke play qualifying rounds of the prestigious Darren Clarke Cup took place over the Easter weekend, and the large field who took part have now been reduced down to 32 qualifiers. A special mention must go to Sean Carroll, who despite being the youngest entrant in the competition, was the leading qualifier with a terrific nett score of 69. The draw for the first match-play round is as follows, and matches must be played by the 4th of May. The onus is on the first player listed in the draw to make contact with his opponent, and with a busy schedule of golf this year, the deadline for matches to be played must be strictly adhered to -
Paul Little v Ciaran Cryan
Adrian Barrett v Benny Deignan
David Lindsay v JT Morgan
Leo Mulvey v Hugh Arnold
John Brennan v Pat Glynn
FP O’ Donoghue v Peter McDonnell
Kevin Conlon v Jim Loughlin
Darragh McLoughlin v Niall Walsh
Sean Carroll v Kevin Cryan
Kevin McCarthy v Andrew Langan
Mark Kelly v Niall Stafford
Liam Walsh v Eoin Carroll
Rory O’ Connor v Pat Togher
Leo Logan v Eugene Carroll
Chris O’ Neill v John Treacy
Stephen Smyth v Ray O’ Grady
Bewleys
The Bewleys sponsored event which took place on Saturday the 14th of April was won by the in-form Liam Walsh (17), with a great score of 39 points. Liam was one of the leading qualifiers in the Darren Clarke Cup the previous weekend, but still came out on top here despite having lost a shot off his handicap. In second place was Mark Kelly (9) with 37 points, and third was Wilfred Bourke (23) with 35 points.
Brennan Builders (Golfer of the Year)
The first Golfer of the Year event, sponsored by Brennan Builders, took place on Sunday the 15th of April. This stroke play competition off the blue tees tested the large turn out, and in the end, the winner was Daniel Dolan (4) who played the course in level par, giving him a fantastic nett score of 68. In second place was Liam Walsh (17) with a nett score of 70, meaning that Liam has now lost two shots off his handicap in the last week. In third after a countback was Mark Dolan (16), just pipping Thomas Kelly and Raymond Barlow, who all finished with a nett score of 70.
Junior Camp
Well done to the 25 junior players who took part in a recent coaching camp with Xavier Medas and Paul Little. And a big welcome to the club to 12 of those juniors who have taken advantage of the great membership offers available, and become members themselves.
Bonus Ball
There was no winner of the latest Bonus Ball competition. Entry sheet is open again for this week, so please support.
4 majors competition
Entry is closed for our 4 majors competition, and after the Masters, only four people were able to predict Bubba’s victory at Augusta, putting them into an early lead. The four experts who’ll be keeping an extra keen eye on the remaining majors are Michael Connolly, Kevin Conlon, Seamus Devaney and Adam Brady. Thanks to all those who entered the competition.
Inter Club Teams
Team practice sessions take place every Tuesday at 6.15pm from the 17th April onwards. Players of all levels who are interested in playing for the club are encouraged to take part, and newcomers to the inter club formats will be most welcome. For any queries or further information, please call team co-ordinator Merv Keegan on 087 9136491.
Fixtures
Next Saturday and Sunday, the 21st and 22nd of April see the qualifying rounds of the Castle Dargan Cup taking place. The format is stroke play, and re-entry is available on the Sunday.
Results
Saturday 31st March – sponsored by Total Produce
The first club competition of the new season took place last Saturday, and saw Merv Keegan continue his good form from the Winter League. Following his podium finish in the Winter League Final last week, Merv (6) shot an excellent 39 points to take first place in the Total Produce sponsored event. Second place was Mark Dolan (16) with 37 points, and third was Ray O Grady (6) with 36 points.
Sunday 1st April – sponsored by Anderco Safety
On Sunday, the competition was sponsored by Anderco Safety, with John Hewitt (13) taking first on a countback over Thomas Kelly (21). Both players finished with 39 points each, with Liam Walsh (19) a point behind in third with 38 points.
Easter Weekend Fixtures
Good Friday Open Scramble
Good Friday, the 6th of April sees a club fund-raiser taking place, with the format being a Team of 3 Scramble. The competition is open, and entry is €20 per person for non-members, and €10 for members.
Darren Clarke Cup Qualifying Rounds
The qualifying rounds of the prestigious Darren Clarke Cup are scheduled for Satruday 7th, Sunday 8th, and Monday 9th of April. Again the competition is open, with entry at €25, and re-entry available on the Sunday and Monday. The timesheet is already filling up, so players are advised to call the golf shop and book their tee time as soon as possible.
4 majors competition
Entry closes for this competition on Wednesday next the 4th April, as the Masters starts on Thursday. Entry envelopes at €2 each are still available in the golf shop.
And remember…..
If there’s a ball in the fringe and a ball in the bunker, yours is the ball in the bunker. And if both balls are in the bunker, yours is one in the footprint!
The finals of the Winter League took place last Sunday in beautiful weather and its great to see the course in such great condition. As with the group stages, the finals proved to be extremely close affairs, with a countback needed to separate the winners in the A final. Three pairings finished on 5 up after the 18 hole final, and after the countback, David Kennedy and Peter Carr emerged as the victors, with Damien McGoldrick and Declan Feeney in second place, and Merv Keegan and Nils Niemeyer in third place. Special congratulations to Peter in what was his first competition victory at Castle Dargan. In the B final, John Sexton and Paul Mullen finished in first place on 4 up, with former club captains Eugene Carroll and John Gethins in second on 3 up.
There was no winner of the latest Bonus Ball competition. Entry sheet is open again for this week.
Entry envelopes are still available in the golf shop, or from council members, so make sure you have entered before the first day of the Masters which starts on April 5th.
Fixtures
Following the completion of the Winter League, the club competitions start next weekend with the following fixtures – Saturday 31st March, Single Stableford competition sponsored by Total Produce. Sunday 1st April, Single Stableford sponsored by Anderco Safety.
And remember…..
If your opponent hasn’t played the course before, don’t be a spoilsport and ruin all the surprises.
Last Saturday saw the annual Captains Drive In take place with mens captain Declan Feeney and ladies captain Mary McGourty taking centre stage. Both incoming Captains can be very proud of themselves after smashing their drives down the first at Castle Dargan. Rumours that Marys drive went the further of the two have yet to be substantiated, although video footage is currently being sought to clarify. In any case, a great day was enjoyed with music and dancing continuing into the evening. All at Castle Dargan wish Declan and Mary the very best for their year ahead.
Winter League Finals
The draw for the A final will see the following matches taking place next Sunday the 25th March.
8.30am Brian Travers / Kevin Torsney and Merv Keegan / Nils Niemeyer
8.40am Niall Kearins / Andy Kearins and Damien McGoldrick / Declan Feeney
8.50am Kevin Conlon / Dave Donovan and Eoin Carroll / Mark Kelly
9.00am John Hewitt / Dermot Flynn and David Kennedy / Peter Carr
9.10am James Fallon / David Scanlon and Niall Walsh / Michael Flynn
9.20am Tony Wasylocha / Paul Coughlan and Thomas Kelly / Martin Burke
Winter League rules apply as normal and the format for the final is 18 holes v par. A sheet is also available in the golf shop for non qualifiers to play in the B final. These matches will take place from 9.30am onwards, also on the 25th March.
Bonus Ball
The latest winner of our bonus ball competition was Thomas Little. Well done Thomas – enjoy spending the winnings. Entry sheet is available in the golf shop for this every week, so please support.
4 majors competition
Entry envelopes are available in the golf shop for our new 4 majors competition. All you have to do is predict who you think will win the 4 major tournaments this year. A cash prize awaits whoever is closest with their prediction. Entry is only €2 and you must have entered before the Masters starts in April, so get your predictions in now, and lets see who knows their golf the best.
Fixtures Booklet
The new fixtures booklet is now available in the golf shop with the full list of fixtures and competitions for the year. Following the Winter League finals next week, the next competitions are sponsored by Total Produce on Saturday the 31st of March, and by Anderco Safety on Sunday the 1st of April.
And remember…..
Never leave your opponent with the sole responsibility for remembering all the things that might go wrong with his shot!
Winter League
The final qualifying round of the winter league took place last Sunday, and all the qualifiers for the A final are now known. Those who did not make the cut will still be eligible to play in the B final, so there is still something to play for. Both finals will take place on March 25th, and further details appear below.
Section A
In the crucial match of round 9 in Section A, Niall and Andy Kearins came out on top in a very tight match with Paul McGonagle and Colin Diamond. Their win, which was only decided on the 18th, meant they ended up topping the group, but this section is so tight, they would have been involved in a countback to qualify had they lost. The brothers finished on 19 points, with Tony Wasylocha / Paul Coughlan and Dermot Flynn / John Hewitt just behind on 18 points, while Brian Travers / Kevin Torsney pipped Paul and Colin to the last qualifying spot with 16 points.
Section B
Section B also saw a vital match take place last weekend, with David Kennedy / Peter Carr taking the 3 points against the Cryan brothers. Although both pairings finished with 15 points, this result meant Kennedy / Carr take the final qualifying spot in this section. Topping the group on 19 points is Declan Feeney / Damien McGoldrick, with Niall Walsh / Michael Flynn and Eoin Carroll / Mark Kelly just behind on 18 points each.
Section C
In Section C, two pairings finished level at the top, with Merv Keegan / Nils Niemeyer and James Fallon / David Scanlon level on 18 points each. Taking the remaining two qualifying spots for the A final are Martin Burke / Thomas Kelly and Kevin Conlon / Dave Donovan who both finished with 15 points each.
Winter League Finals
The draw for the A final has taken place with the following matches due to take place on Sunday the 25th March.
8.30am Brian Travers / Kevin Torsney and Merv Keegan / Nils Niemeyer
8.40am Niall Kearins / Andy Kearins and Damien McGoldrick / Declan Feeney
8.50am Kevin Conlon / Dave Donovan and Eoin Carroll / Mark Kelly
9.00am John Hewitt / Dermot Flynn and David Kennedy / Peter Carr
9.10am James Fallon / David Scanlon and Niall Walsh / Michael Flynn
9.20am Tony Wasylocha / Paul Coughlan and Thomas Kelly / Martin Burke
Winter League rules apply as normal and the format for the final is 18 holes v par. A sheet is also available now in the golf shop for non qualifiers to play in the B final. These matches will take place from 9.30am onwards, also on the 25th March. The draw for these matches will take place next Sunday the 18th March, and details will appear in next weeks notes.
Captains Drive In
Next Saturday, the 17th of March sees our Captains Drive In take place with mens captain Declan Feeney and ladies captain Mary McGourty taking centre stage. The action starts at 4.00pm sharp, with finger food and music to follow, so a great day is sure to be had.
Last chance to avail of Membership Special Offer
The closing date for this great membership special offer is next Saturday the 17th of March. In order to avail of membership at Castle Dargan at the very attractive rate of just €575 for the year, and also receive a loyalty card worth €100 which can be used anywhere in the hotel and golf club, you must have joined and be a full member by that date. For full details and terms and conditions for all membership categories, contact Xavier or Paul in the Golf Shop at 071 9118080.
Bonus Ball
The first winner of our bonus ball competition was Brian Travers. Entry sheet is available in the golf shop for this every week, so please support.
4 majors competition
Entry envelopes are available in the golf shop for our new 4 majors competition. All you have to do is predict who you think will win the 4 major tournaments this year. A cash prize awaits whoever is closest with their prediction. Entry is only €2 so be sure you enter before the Masters starts in April.
And remember…..
Nothing straightens out a nasty slice quicker than a sharp dog-leg to the right... or your Club Professional
Winter League
The penultimate qualifying round of the winter league took place last Sunday with the qualifying places beginning to take shape. There are still some crunch matches to take place next Sunday so an interesting days golf should be in store.
Section A
In Section A Dermot Flynn / John Hewitt have booked their place in the final and have completed their qualifying matches with a total of 18 points, as they have a bye next Sunday. Niall / Andy Kearins are next on 16 points, with Tony Wasylocha / Paul Coughlan and Paul McGonagle / Colin Diamond on 15 points and Brian Travers / Kevin Torsney on 13 points. Looking at the fixtures for next Sunday, Niall / Andy face Paul / Colin in what could turn out to be a crucial match.
Section B
In another extremely tight group, Declan Feeney / Damien McGoldrick have taken over top spot on 16 points after a great win over the Cryan brothers. However, Kieran and Kevin are still right in the mix on 15 points, and also on 15 points are Niall Walsh / Mickey Flynn and Eoin Carroll / Mark Kelly. Indeed Eoin and Mark beat Niall and Mickey last Sunday with a great score of 7 up. David Kennedy / Peter Carr are the other team in contention here on 12 points, and they face off against the Cryans next Sunday in what looks like the tie of the round in this group.
Section C
In Section C, the top 4 places are looking like they will progress to the final with Martin Burke / Thomas Kelly in front on 18 points, James Fallon / D Scanlon on 15 points, and the pairings of Merv Keegan / Nils Niemeyer and Fergal / John Torsney on 12 points.
Winter League Final
The date for the finals of the winter league is set for the 25th of March
Bonus Ball
The new Bonus Ball competition is now available to enter in the Golf Shop. The Wednesday Lotto draw will decide the winner, and it is available to enter every week.
4 Majors competition
This is another new competition now available to enter and you can get the entry envelopes in the golf shop. All you have to do is predict the winners of the 4 majors this year – easy right? Whoever gets closest to the correct answer will win €100. Entry is just €2 so get your predictions in now before the Masters starts when the entries will close.
Captains Drive In
March 17th is the big day for our club captains Declan Feeney and Mary McGourty, as the Captains Drive In takes place. A great day is ensured with the action starting at 4pm, and with finger food and music later on, so make sure you don’t miss it. The Fixtures Booklet for the year is currently being printed, and this will also be available on the day.
Council Meeting
A meeting of the Golf Club Council is scheduled for March 13th at 8pm. All council members are asked to attend.
And remember…..
If you ever want to hit a 7 iron as far as Tiger Woods does, simply try and lay up just short of a water hazard!
Winter League
Round 8 of the winter league takes place next Sunday. All pairings are asked to arrange their matches and book their tee times in advance. Please ensure scores are recorded clearly on the sheet in the golf shop following each match. The total score after week 8 should be entered on the sheet for each pairing.
Membership Special Offer until March 17th
With the new special offer now available for membership at Castle Dargan, anyone can avail of the opportunity to join the Golf Club at the very attractive rate of just €575 for the year, and also receive a loyalty card worth €100 which can be used anywhere in the hotel and golf club. This offer is open to new and existing members who join before March 17th 2012. Membership offers a range of fantastic benefits including use of the 18 hole Championship course at Castle Dargan with a full calendar of competitions throughout the year, use of the Golf Academy practice facility, complimentary use of the relaxation suite at the Icon Spa, free golf at Glasson Golf Club, members discounts in the golf shop and elsewhere within the resort, free locker rooms and towels, plus other incentives and reduced guests green fees. There are now also new membership rates for juniors, with annual memberships now available for under 15’s and under 18’s from just €54. For full details and terms and conditions for all membership categories, contact Xavier or Paul in the Golf Shop at 071 9118080.
Bonus Ball
Keep an eye out for, and please support the new Bonus Ball competition which is now available to enter in the Golf Shop. And good luck.
And remember…..
Every time a golfer makes a birdie, he must subsequently make two triple bogeys to restore the fundamental equilibrium of the universe!
Section A
In Section A, things are very tight with Dermot Flynn / John Hewitt, Tony Wasylocha / Paul Coughlan, Brian Travers / Kevin Torsney, Niall and Andy Kearns, Paul McGonagle / Colin Diamond and Joe McGourty / John Scanlon all still with a chance of grabbing one of the four qualifying spots.
Section B
Section B seems to becoming down to 5 teams fighting it out for the 4 final places. Leading with 15 points are Ciaran / Kevin Cryan and Michael Flynn / Niall Walsh. Just behind on 13 points are Damien McGoldrick / Declan Feeney, with David Kennedy / Peter Carr and Eoin Carroll / Mark Kelly just a point further back on 12. And during their match on Sunday, Eoin came very close to being the first person to make an albatross on the par four 15th when he hit the flagstick with his drive. (I wont tell you if he made the eagle putt or not.)
Section C
Section C sees six pairings still with hopes of qualifying for the final. Fergus and John Torsney, Merv Keegan / Nils Niemeyer, Martin Burke / Thomas Kelly, James Fallon / D Scanlon, Kevin Conlon / Dave Donovan and Mark White / Harry Clancy have all still to play for in this group.
Junior Winter League
The final round of the Junior Winter League was played last Thursday & it was Tomas Little & Sean Carroll who took the title with another good win in what was a close match with the league runners-up Thomas Keaveney & Darragh Connolly.
Well done to Tomas & Sean who finished on 20 points after completing a clean sweep of 5 wins out of 5. Congrats also to Thomas & Darragh finishing in 2nd with a credible 13 points. Tied for 3rd place on 10 points were the pairings of Daire Kearns/Aaron Keaveney & Patrick Callaghan/Fergal Colleary, closely followed on 9 points by Conor Burke/James Carroll & Luke Sherlock/Conor Carroll.
There will be a number of one off Junior competitions over the next few weeks until the new season starts in April & then there will be qualifying comps running every week throughout the year.
Bonus Ball
Keep an eye out for the new Bonus Ball competition available to enter in the Golf Shop from next weekend on. Good luck to those who enter.
And remember…..
If you’re having difficulty on the greens lately and are thinking of getting a new flat stick, it’s probably not the putter……..it’s more likely the puttee!!!
See below the previous notes By Declan Feeney who is now our Club Captain
The second round of the winter league took place last weekend and the next round is scheduled for Saturday 4th Dec. A round up of the results to date will be included in next week’s notes. There is a club trip organised to Castlebar golf course for next Saturday. The cost of a round of golf and a meal is €30. Places are limited and can be booked by contacting the Hon Secretary Eugene Carroll or the golf shop. There will be a mixed scramble on Sunday and a time sheet is in operation. The final of both the Council Cup and the Foley and Cawley Cup are due to be played in the next week or two. In the Council Cup the in form Paul Coughlan who recently was crowned King of the Castle takes on the steady Vincent Melvin while in the Foley and Cawley the pairing of Dermott Flynn/Ray O Grady take on last years winners Eoin Carroll/Mark Kelly in what should be a very close encounter. There will be a presentation of prizes this Friday starting at 9pm. We look forward to welcoming all winners and sponsors to our second last presentation night of the year. Just to let you know that Santa will be coming to Castle Dargan on Sunday 18th Dec. The presentation of the various cup competitions, G.O.Y. the Christmas Hampers and the new title of King of the Castle will all be handed out on the evening of the 18th. There will be some music and finger food to celebrate another successful year. More information will follow closer to the time. Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Mary Conboy (nee Flannery) Ballymote who passed away last week.
Club Competitions. The first King of the Castle competition was held during the recent October Bank Holiday weekend. With only club competition winners eligible to play there was a fair degree of good natured banter and more than a fair degree of determination evident as they teed off in their efforts to become “King of the Castle”. In the end it was Mr Paul Coughlan, who decided against giving his new set of irons their first outing, who claimed the title for 2011. Paul carded a brilliant score of 41pts to leave the rest of the field battling for second place only. In coming vice Captain Tony Wasylocha was second on 35 pts with Eoin Carroll third after a count back.
Last weekends competition was a re entry sponsored by Tindal Wines and with the sunshine making a welcome if not belated visit to Castle Dargan a large number of members entered over the two days. When cards were sorted it was Kevin Cryan who claimed his first win of the season when he returned a brilliant score of 43pts. Kevin finished 5 shots ahead of Kevin Conlon (38pts) while Thomas Kelly was third on 37pts.
Winter League. The first round of the winter league is due to take place on Sunday next 13th Nov. The cost of entry is €20 per person and will be played over 12 holes, 1 to 8 and 15 to 18.The fixtures list is posted in the golf shop and we wish all taking part the very best of luck.
Cup Competitions. Congratulations to Kevin Conlon who defeated Jim McLoughlin in the final of the Darren Clarke Cup. In what was a very closely contested match, Kevin just managed to see Jim off on the 17th.
Although the remaining competitions are well up to date we would ask all those left in both the Council cup and the Castle Dargan Cup to check the fixtures and get their matches completed by 13th Nov or they will be forfeited. The golf shop can be contacted on 071 91 18080 or golf@castledargan.com
The weekend of Saturday 1st and Sunday 2ndof October was a re entry competition sponsored by Martin Dolan. The winner after the two days cards were checked was Raymond Barlow (26) with a score of 39 points. This was Raymonds first win at Castle Dargan and his win was thouroughly deserved. John Torsney (27) was second with 38 pts beating Conor Mc Keon (25) after a countback.
Last Saturday the club competition was won by Paul Little (9) with an excellent score of 43 pts. Paul was only two over for his round which under the conditions must have been one of his best around Castle Dargan. Paul finished ahead of Alan Martin (17) who finished on a creditable 38 pts with Liam Walsh (19) third after a countback.
Sunday's competition sponsored by Expert Hair Care was won by John Torsney (27) who finished one point ahead of Eugene Carroll (19) with Conor McKeon (23) a further two points back.
Next Saturdays competition is single stableford and is sponsored by Connacht Asphalt while Sunday's is another single stableford competition sponsored by Langan Dental Lab.
Thanks to those sponsors and members who attended the presentation night on Friday last. There was a large turn out and an enjoyable night was had by all.
The Winter League will start on Sunday 6th Nov. All interested in playing must get their name on the fixtures sheet by Sunday next 16th Oct. There has been a steady responce and the time sheet is filling up.. The draw for the groups etc will be done after the closing date so contact the golf shop for further information.
A reminder to all still involved in the various cup competitions that you must check the fixtures and arrange for your game to be played as soon as possible. Matches not played will be forfeited.
The first "King of the Castle" competition is fixed for Sunday 30th October. Only club competition winners throughout the year are entitled to enter so those of us who have yet to claim a winners prize have only 5 qualifing competitions left.
Those hardy souls who travelled on the golf trip to Galway had a great weekend and more importantly all arrived home safely. They all enjoyed both the golf at Galway Bay golf club and the hospitality that Galway has to offer. Thanks to all at the Galway Bay golf club and the Oranmore Lodge Hotel for making it an excellent trip.
You can contact the golf shop 071 91 1 8080 or on golf@castledargan.com
Last weekend was sponsored by Martin Dolan and winners will be included in next week’s notes.
This Saturday Pallas Foods sponsor a single stableford competition while Sunday’s single stableford event is kindly sponsored by Xpert Haircare.
Many thanks to all who played their various cup matches over the past week however some are still outstanding and will be forfeited if not completed by next Sunday 9th Oct. There will be no exceptions as dates for the various finals are in place and will not be changed. The first final scheduled to be played is the Foley and Cawley so please ensure that those still involved check the fixtures list and get matches played.
There will be a presentation of prizes this Friday night starting at 9.30pm. All winners will be notified. All are welcome to come along and enjoy the night.
The time sheet for the Winter League is in place and any pairing wishing to play should put their names down as soon as possible. Those without partners can place their name down and will be paired up before the schedule is finalised.
As always the golf shop can be contacted on 071 91 18080 or at golf@castledargan.com
Last weekends competitions were sponsored by the Embassy and both competitions attracted large entries and again it was great to see some new faces in the top three on both days.
Saturday’s single stableford event was won by Paul Coughlan (21) who had a score of 37pts beating Martin Burke (19) into second while Ciaran Cryan (20) was third a further point back.
On Sunday the GOY stroke play competition was won by Brian Travers (25) with a nett score of 73 while playing partner Fergus Torsney (26) was second two shots behind Brian. Michael Flynn (16) was third with a nett score of 76.
Next Saturday sees Martin Dolan sponsoring a single stableford event with a re entry for Sunday.
Cup Competitions. The final of the Darren Clarke Cup will be contested this year by Kevin Conlon and Jim McLoughlin. Both men have been in consistently good form over the year and no doubt it will be a final worth following. The Foley and Cawley competition is at the semi final stage with last years winning pair of Eoin Carroll and Mark Kelly playing Donal Carroll and James Fallon. The second semi final will be contested by the Dermott Flynn/Ray O Grady and the big hitting Tony Wasylocha and John Hewitt.
We would ask those involved in the Castle Dargan Cup and the Council cup to have their outstanding matches completed by Sunday week 9th Oct as the dates for the final are set for the 23rd and 30th respectively. Those not played will be forfeited as has already happened.
Club Trip. The club trip is on this coming weekend with Galway Bay golf club the selected venue. The cost of a round of golf plus evening meal and B&B in the 4* Oranmore Lodge comes in at an unbelievable price of €90. There is a list posted in the golf shop and any body interested should contact those in the golf shop for further details.
Winter League. The list is posted for teams for the 20011/12 Winter League. The league will be played over 12 holes a format which suited the majority of members playing in last years competition. It will be a match play format with full handicaps to count. Teams should be submitted as soon as possible to allow for groups etc to be organised. The dates for the competition are Sunday 6th & 20th Nov, Sunday 4th & 18th Dec. After Christmas the dates are Sunday Jan 22nd, Sunday 5th & 19th Feb with the last round being played on 4th March. The final will be played on Sunday 11th March. Cost of entry will be €40 per team.
Sympathy. The members of Castle Dargan golf club would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Sean Ross Captain of Ballymote Golf Club and to his family and relations on the sudden death of his wife over the weekend.
Last weekend was sponsored by Connacht Gold and although weather conditions were at times extreme there were still plenty of die hard members who played over the two days. On Saturday the stroke play competition was won by Benny Deignan (16) who finished with a nett 72 to beat Dermott Flynn (17) into second place while P Coughlan (21) was third.
On Sunday Mr Colm McTiernan (26) who recently finished fourth in the Presidents prize continued his fine form with his first win in his short golfing career. Colm beat Paul Mullen (20) after a count back while Liam Walsh (19) was in third place.
A special mention must go to junior
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