PRO’s Weekly Report – 24th June 2013

 

MICHAEL FLYNN CLARET JUG.

The Group Stages of the above competition took place on Sat last the 22nd. We had 8 groups of 4. This is a round robin  with 2 qualifiers in each group. The knock out stages will be held on Sat 6th July commencing at 10 am with 16 players taking part in same.

QUALIFIERS FOR LEINSTER STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS.

The above took place on the Lough Owel course on Sun. the 16th.   The followig were qualifiers from the Collinstown club.   Senior:   Michael Buckley, Alan Hanlon and John Browne.   Inter:  Steven Ruane was the qualifier and in the Junior Section Clive Byrne was the qualifier. We wish then the best of luck in the Leinster Finals on Sunday 14th July.

QUALIFIERS FOR NATIONAL STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Collinstown was the venue for the above qualifiers on Sunday last the 23rd.   We had a number of qualifiers as one would expect.   In the Senior Section the qualifiers were as follows:  John Browne, Michael & Liam Buckley and Rene Bloem.   Intermediate qualifier was Martin Carter and in the Junior Section our qualifier was Gary Middleton. Best of luck to all our qualifiers in Rocklodge, Cork on Sun.  27th/28th July. Both courses were in excellent condition for both qualifiers and thanks to all concerned in getting  them into such good condition.

IUNVA CUP.

We have a break from  the Player of the Year on Weds next 26th as we have the above competition. Play will commence at 6. 30 pm.

JIM MULDARRY CUP (aka Over 50′s Competition).

The above competition took place in Rochfortbridge on Thurs evening last the 20th.   There was a fair field of players.   The Nett winner in  the Ladies was Ann Clarke (Kilbeggan).   36 Nett Gents was Tom Arthur (Rochfortbridge) and the Overall winner was Johnny Feery  (Kilbeggan).   The Rochfortbridge course was in excellent condition. There are a lot of improvements taking place on the course and it is a credit to the members. Its my first time in the new Clubhouse since it was built and it is a lovely facility and again congratulations to all concerned with same.

WESTMEATH  MATCHPLAY.

We are hosts to the above competition on Sat. & Sun next the 29th/30th June.   Timesheet in operation.

Its  great to see Paddy Gorman back again swinging the clubs and looking so fit and well. Sympathy to Tom Archbold and his wife Mary on the death of Mary’s mother recently.   May she rest in peace..

Ena Clinton, PRO.

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