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Fitzgibbon Cup vs Milltown
After a wet start to the day, with miserable weather making conditions challenging for both teams, Greystones and Milltown took to the course for a tense Fitzgibbon Cup encounter. Despite the tough conditions, the competition was intense, with momentum swinging back and forth across the matches.
In the first match, Chris Boylan and JP Lynch were locked in a battle that swung back and forth. Greystones made an early move, winning the 2nd hole, but Milltown came back strong, claiming the 7th hole to level things up. The match remained all square as both teams traded blows down the laneway, setting the stage for a tense back nine. The first four holes after the turn were halved, with neither team giving an inch. On 14, Greystones took the lead, but Milltown answered back with a win on the 16th, bringing the match back to all square. The 17th saw it go the way of the home team, and Greystones had a 1-up lead heading down the final hole. With the match as tight as it had been all day, the stage was set for a dramatic finish. Despite the pressure, Milltown stayed composed and seized the opportunity on the 18th, winning the hole to secure a half-point. The match ended in a hard-fought half, with both teams sharing the spoils.
In the second match, Cian Gilmore and Colm O’Neill started strong, jumping out to a dominant 5-up lead through 8 holes. However, Milltown mounted a determined comeback, winning 9, 10, 12, and 13, cutting the Greystones lead to just 1-up with five holes remaining. With the pressure mounting, both teams halved the next few holes, as Milltown continued their push. Greystones held their nerve, maintaining their slim lead to close out a 1-up victory. It was a gutsy performance from both players, and their resilience under pressure earned the team a vital point.
Ruadhann Murray and Conor Whelan were last to take to the course and found themselves in a commanding position early on, The pair headed down the laneway with 4-up advantage. With their opponents on the ropes, Milltown fought back with everything they had, winning 12, 13, and 14 to claw their way back into the match. With the momentum shifting, Milltown took the 15th and 16th to move 1-up. Despite Greystones best efforts, they were unable to recover. Milltown held on to their lead, closing out a 2-up victory on 18.
On the away leg, Brian Murray and Gavin Nolan started confidently, racing to a 3-up lead through 9 holes. However, Milltown responded strongly on the back nine, taking 10 and 12 to cut the lead to just 1-up. As Greystones battled hard, Milltown won 14, 15, and then clinched the victory with wins on the 17th and 18th to complete a 2-up victory.
In the next pairing, Des Hickey and Ollie Packman never looked in doubt. After losing the 2nd hole, they bounced back immediately, taking 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 to surge into a dominant 4-up lead at the turn. The second half of the match was more of the same, with the pair winning the 12th and 14th to close out a 5&4 victory.
The final match saw Dylan Cavazza and Shane Nolan take to the course. Milltown started quickly, going 2-up through 3, but Greystones responded well, pulling a hole back on 4th. Milltown continued to press, taking 8th to extend their lead, but Greystones kept the match close by winning 9th hole, making it 1-down at the turn. Both teams traded halved holes from 10 to 16, but with Milltown holding a 1-up lead heading to 17, they managed to win the hole and close out a 2&1 victory, clinching the overall win for Milltown.
That saw Milltown claim victory with a 3.5 to 2.5 result.
After that match it sees the team with one win and a loss so far in the campaign. The next match is a game against Killiney on the 9th of March.
Round Two of The Fitzgibbon Cup This Sunday
This Sunday, our Fitzgibbon Cup team are back in action with a match against Milltown. This is a foursomes competition, with three matches at home and three away. The first tee-off at both venues is at 1:00 p.m
We encourage members to come along and show their support. If you can’t make it, you can follow the action live by clicking here to access our Live Scoring App.
Best of luck to all players and management!
Reeling in the Years
A Successful Weekend for Both Darcy Trophy and Fitzgibbon Cup Teams
Last weekend both Darcy Trophy and Fitzgibbon Cup teams took to the course and emerged victorious. Both teams showcased great skill and teamwork, securing important wins in their respective competitions.
Darcy Trophy:
Greystones Golf Club’s Senior Cup team delivered an impressive performance in Round 4 of the Darcy Trophy, defeating Grange Golf Club 3.5 to 1.5.
Shane O’Connor was up first. After a challenging start, Shane was 1 down through 9 holes. Despite setbacks on holes 10 and 14, he mounted a comeback, winning holes 15, 16, and 17, and halving the 18th to secure a half point.
Alan Condron was up next and began with a strong lead, being 3 up through 4 holes and extending his advantage to 5 up through 9. He maintained his dominance on the back nine, halving each hole and clinching victory on the 14th with a commanding 5&4 win.
David Byrne was the last of the single matches and started well with winning the first two holes to be 2 up. After losing holes 5 and 8, he regained control by winning hole 9. David continued his momentum on the back nine, winning holes 12, 13 and 14 to extend his lead. The match was closed out on the 15th with a 4&3 victory.
Foursomes Matches:
Dylan Holmes and Jamie Anderson were up in the first of the foursomes matches. In a closely contested match, both pairings exchanged wins on the front 9. The Greystones pair found themselves 3 up through 9. They secured the win by winning hole 11 and halving the remaining holes, concluding with a 3&2 victory.
Toby Murphy and William O’Riordan were the final pairing to take to the course, facing a formidable Grange duo. Despite finding themselves 3 down through 9, Toby and William showcased some great golf throughout the match. They fought hard and showed resilience, but the Grange pairing ultimately asserted control on the back nine, securing a 6&4 victory.
This result leaves Greystones in a strong position in the DarcyTrophy.
Congratulations to all players and management.
Fitzgibbon Cup:
Ray McDonnell’s Fitzgibbon Cup team began their 2025 campaign in strong fashion, securing a 4-2 victory over Bray on Sunday.
Walter Gilbert and Des Cullen were up first. The match began with the home pairing winning the 1st, but after losses on holes 3 & 4 and 7 & 8, the momentum started to swing in Bray’s favour. Despite battling hard, the deficit proved too much to overcome and Bray came out on top with a 4&3 victory.
Barry O’Leary and Alan Byrne took to the course next. The pair started strong, going into a 4 up lead through 7 holes. After crossing onto the back nine. The Greystones pair won holes 10 and 11 to extend their lead. They sealed the match with a commanding 6&5 victory.
Collie Dunne and Ian Kelly were last out. The match stayed close throughout, with both teams exchanging wins early on and were all square going down the lane. The back nine saw their opponents win holes 11 & 12 to leave Greystones 2 down and a battle on their hands. After halving 13, 14 and 15 Bray sealed the match on hole 16 and a 3&2 win.
The Greystones away team rose to the challenge magnificently. The first match, featuring Chris Boylan and JP Lynch, went down to the 18th hole, where Greystones held their nerve to secure a well earned win.
In the second away match, Cian Gilmore and Ollie Packman produced some fantastic golf. The pair demonstrated impressive teamwork and composure under pressure, delivering a series of key shots to secure a well earned 3&1 victory.
The final away match saw a commanding display of golf, with Dylan Cavazza and Shane Nolan claiming a stunning 9&7 victory, completing a clean sweep of the away matches and sealing the 4-2 overall win.
It was a promising start to the Fitzgibbon Cup campaign, with strong performances both home and away.
Congratulations to all players and management on a fantastic result. Next up is a match against Milltown on Sunday 16th February.
Honouring the 2024 Junior Interprovincial Champions – Great Representation from our Greystones Juniors!
Congratulations to Isabella Stewart, Shauna Seifried, Toby Murphy and Ruadhán Murray who were presented with their medals yesterday at the Golf Ireland HQ in Carton House for winning their respective Junior Interprovincial team championships last summer.
The event hosted by Neil Manchip, the Golf Ireland High Performance Director, and the medals were presented by the Golf Ireland President, Rosemary Tully.
Isabella and Shauna were part of the victorious Girls U-18 team, with Toby on the Boys U-16 team and Ruadhán on the Boys U-14 team. It wasn’t quite a clean sweep for Leinster as Connaught won the Boys U-18 championship, with Dylan Holmes and Jamie Anderson on the Leinster team.
Well done guys and best of luck in your golfing endeavours in 2025!
Action Packed Weekend Ahead for Our Teams
This Sunday, our Darcy Trophy team are back in action with a home match against Grange. With the team unbeaten in this year’s competition, it promises to be an exciting morning of competitive golf. The first tee-off is at 8:10 a.m., featuring two foursomes and three singles matches.
Our Fitzgibbon Cup team begin their campaign in this year’s competition with a match against Bray on Sunday afternoon. This is a foursomes competition, with three matches at home and three away. The first tee-off at both venues is at 12:50 p.m
We encourage members to come along and show their support for both teams. If you can’t make it, you can follow the action live by clicking here to access our Live Scoring App.
Best of luck to all players and management!
Senior Cup Remain Unbeaten in Darcy Trophy
On Sunday, the Senior Cup team delivered another commanding performance against Dun Laoghaire, securing an impressive 5-0 victory at home. With the weather providing ideal playing conditions and the course in good shape, the stage was set for a competitive morning of golf.
The singles matches were up first. Dylan Holmes battled his way to a narrow but determined 1up win, while Shane O’Connor’s steady play earned a comfortable 3&2 victory, putting Greystones firmly in control. David Byrne added to the momentum, clinching his match on the 18th with another nail-biting 1up win.
The foursomes teams then picked up where the singles left off. Alan Condron and William O’Riordan showcased excellent teamwork and strategy to win 2&1, while Toby Murphy and Jamie Anderson capped off the day with a dominant 4&3 triumph, completing the clean sweep.
Congratulations to the team and management on a great performance. This result leaves Greystones top of the table with two wins from two
This Sunday the team take on Old Conna away in round three of The Darcy Trophy with tee off at 10am. All support welcome.
Round Two of the Darcy Trophy – Sunday 19th January
On Sunday our Senior Cup team take on Dun Laoghaire at home with the first tee-off scheduled for 8:25 a.m.
The team will be looking to build momentum following a strong performance in round one.
We encourage members to come along and show their support for the team.
if you cannot make it, stay updated by following the action live on our scoring app. (Click here for live scoring)
Best of luck to all players and management!
Greystones Senior Cup Team Starts Off the Darcy Campaign with a Win
Sunday, January 16, 2025
The Greystones Senior Cup team achieved a 4.5 to a 0.5 victory over Blainroe in the first league match of the Darcy Trophy.
Singles Matches:
The day began with Jamie Anderson taking to the course. Despite losing the opening hole, Jamie fought back, and he levelled the match with a win on the 3rd hole but found himself trailing again after the 4th. A crucial win on the 7th brought him back to level. From there, Jamie held steady, halving holes 8 through 16. A brilliant win on the 17th put him 1-up, and a composed halve on the 18th secured his victory, setting the tone for the team.
Alan Condron was next to tee off. Alan opened with a win on the 1st hole, maintaining his lead through consistent halved holes up to the 7th. Blainroe fought back with a win on the 8th, but Alan quickly responded with a victory on the 9th to turn the front nine all square. The back nine saw both players trading blows, with Blainroe winning the 12th and 15th. However, Alan’s clutch win on the 17th and a half on the 18th ensured the match finished level, earning a valuable half-point for Greystones.
In the third singles match, Shane O’Connor delivered another point for Greystones. After halving the first five holes, Shane broke the deadlock with wins on the 6th and 9th to take a commanding 2-up lead into the back nine. He continued to dominate, winning three more holes in quick succession. Shane closed out his match on the 15th with a 5&3 victory.
Foursomes Matches:
Both pairings proved to be a formidable force for Greystones. Dylan Holmes and Milo Doyle were in a battle early, going 1 down through the first three holes. However, the duo rallied, winning three of the next six holes to turn the match around. Heading into the back nine 2-up, with halves at the 10th and 11th before Blainroe reduced the margin by winning the 12th to pull the match back to 1-up, undeterred, Dylan and Milo found another gear, securing wins on the 13th, 14th, and 16th to clinch a dominant 4&2 victory.
The final match saw David Byrne and Adam Packman. After halving the opening two holes, they struck first with a win on the 3rd hole and extended their lead by taking the 7th hole. Holding a 2-up advantage at the turn, the pair played error-free golf on the back nine, securing victories on the 12th and 13th holes to go 4-up. With their opponents facing a near-impossible task, David and Adam halved the 14th and 15th to close out a convincing 4&3 win.
A great performance from all the team; well done to all players and management.
Looking Ahead:
The next match for the team is this Sunday at home against Dun Laoghaire. The first tee is at 8 am. All support is welcome.
Darcy Trophy campaign begins this Sunday
This Sunday, our Senior Cup team begin their campaign in this year’s Darcy Trophy with a home match against Blainroe. The first tee-off is at 8:30 a.m.
The match will consist of two foursomes and three singles matches, setting the stage for an exciting morning of competitive golf.
We encourage members to come along and show their support for the team.
Best of luck to all the players and management!
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