PRO’s Weekly Report – 15th July 2013
MICHAEL FLYNN CLARET JUG FINAL.
The above final took place on Tuesday evening last the 9th in temperatures of 30 degrees. Despite the fact that John was giving Steven 4 shots in each round it was A/S after the first 18 holes. The lead see-sawed over the next number of holes and John went on to clinch victory at the 35th hole. It was a wonderful final with some great pitch and putt served up by both men. There was a large gallery present which was great to see and all enjoyed the nail biting final. This competition was first played in 2004 and was the brainchild of John Browne so it was very fitting that he should win it at last. The prizes were sponsored and presented by Michael Flynn to John Browne – Winner, Steven Ruane – R/Up and semi finalists John Flanagan and Clive Byrne.
John was magnanimous in his prase of Michael Flynn who is President of the club this year and is also a great clubman and has sponsored this great competition since its inception in 2004. Thanks to Competition Secretary Martin Carter for all his hard work in getting the competition run to schedule as the calendar this year is chock a block with fixtures. The course was in good condition also so thanks to the workmen who keep it up to standard particularly in this very hot weather. Thanks to Ena who was on hand with the very welcome cuppa afterwards
LEINSTER STROKEPLAY FINALS.
A number of our members were involved in the above finals at the weekend. The Ladies were in Athgarvan and the Men were in Ryston. At time of going to press I don’t have any results from same.
NATIONAL STROKEPLAY FINALS (LADIES)
The finals of the above competition takes place in Navan on Sat and Sun next the 20th & 21st July. A number of our ladies are taking part in same. In the Senior section Liz Bloem & Anne Kelly take part. In the Intermediate section we have Ena Clinton, Moira Nugent & Kay Bray and in the Junior section Mary Carroll competes. The Inters and Juniors play on Saturday and the Senior Ladies will play on Sunday. We wish them all the best in same.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR.
This competition continues on Weds next the 17th with week 8. There are good numbers playing each week with 20+ taking to the course. Of course the good weather is a help.
GAVIGAN CUP.
The Competition Secretary has extended the deadline for matches in above competition until Monday 22nd July as there are so many competitions and committments going on for our members.
CLUB DOUBLES.
The deadline for above is Monday 15th July.
Ena Clinton, PRO.