On Sunday our Senior Cup panel narrowly lost out (2-3) to Dun Laoighaire in the final of the regional qualifiers. Having beaten Powerscourt, Blainroe and Wicklow over the course of the weekend, we came up just 1 match short on Sunday afternoon in Druids Heath. The golf on Sunday was of the highest standard on a tough course. Thanks to all of the panel members and management on a very fine effort.
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Junior teams into 2 semi finals
Well done to the under-15s and Fred Daly teams who both progressed last weekend to Leinster semi-finals. The Under 15s managed to successfully negotiate their 2nd leg against Elm Park on Friday morning, having won the first leg 4.5 to 0.5. On Saturday, the Fred Daly team also overcame Elm Park winning 3-2 in a very close encounter. The achievements of both sides are testament to their hard work, practice and coaching over the last number of months. Well done to all and keep it up.
Lady Captains Day
Day 1 of Lady Captain Monica Smith’s Prize this Sunday June 25, with day 2 on Thursday June 29th. Best of luck to Monica and all the competitors.
Teams Update
Following a busy weekend for our teams, we’re still active on a number of fronts in the chase for pennants. Our Under 15 team lead 4.5 – 0.5 against Elm Park in the Leinster quarterfinals with the return leg to come on Friday. Unfortunately both our Jimmy Bruen and Powerscourt Cup teams bowed out this weekend. On the ladies side our Junior Foursomes team showed great heart to defeat Powerscourt on the 20th hole in the deciding 3rd match late on Sunday evening. Both the Minor Cup and Ladies Junior Cup sides however lost over the weekend. Once again, thanks to everyone for all of the commitment in representing and supporting the club.
Irish Mixed team into Leinster 1/4 final
On Thursday, our defending Irish Mixed title holders put in a superb performance to overcome a very strong Milltown side in a last 16 tie. The team managed by Jennifer Moore and Gavin McGirr had home advantage for the first time in the competition. After a very close fought match for much of the evening, Greystones pulled away by winning both matches in Milltown as well as the first match in Greystones. Well done to all involved as we look forward to another quarter final.
Irish mixed champions in action
On Thursday June 15, our Irish mixed team take on Milltown in the mixed foursomes. We’re down to the last 16 in Leinster so momentum is once again building. The matches are due to kick-off at 5pm with 3 games in Greystones and 2 away. We are defending Leinster and All Ireland champions so please come out to support the team.
Mixed week for our teams
Over the past week several of our teams have been in action. Unfortunately both the Junior and Metropolitan Cup teams didn’t manage to progress last weekend despite the best efforts of players and management. On a more positive note the Cullen Cup team advanced to the next round following a superb 3-2 win over near neighbours Bray.
Cullen Cup seeking 12 from 12
Our 2 time winning Cullen Cup team play Bray later today in the 2nd round of the competition. GGC are unbeaten in this competition since 2014 – a run of 11 successive rounds. This has been a fantastic achievement to date, and is testament to work put in by players, caddies, team managers, conveyors and the support provided by the Club.
Let’s hope for another good performance today. The match kicks off at 5pm in Greystones.
Karl’s Crumlin Charity Day
Best of luck to club professional Karl today in his annual fundraiser for Crumlin Children’s hospital. This is the 8th year of the event and he’s hoping to have raised €110,000 after today. A superb achievement. There are upwards of 52 teams competing today for a range of prizes. You can keep track on some of today’s developments on our social media accounts (see links to Twitter, Instagram and Facebook on both the home page and the Gazette). Two noteworthy items up for auction include signed Stephen Gerrard boots and an Ireland rugby jersey signed by the All Black conquering squad! Let’s hope the sun shines for all involved.
Ladies Revive
The Revive team are getting into the habit of winning close matches with a superb victory over Powerscourt on Monday, May 29th. Similar to the previous round against Bray, Greystones looked set to be beaten for most of the afternoon/evening. Once again, Greystones staged a very late comeback in win two late matches to advance by the narrowest of margins. Huge congratulations to all the players, panel members and of course Ciara Marmion for masterminding another win.
