Greystones Golf Club
Co.Wicklow, Ireland
Congratulations to our member David Kirby, who had a fantastic hole-in-one on the first hole at Greystones Golf Club in yesterday’s competition. With a perfectly struck 5 iron, David’s ball landed straight in the hole, marking his 10th career hole-in-one. At this rate, it’s safe to say he’s mastered the art of an ace.
A fantastic achievement, well done David
Tomorrow mornings Darcy trophy vs Dun Laoghaire has been postponed due to the weather conditions.
On what had promised to be wet and blustery day, but to the delight of all turned out
to be just a blustery day, the Revive Active Women’s Four Ball Team consisting of
Niamh Keilthy & Joyce Kirwan, Jennifer Moore & Emma Haugh, Sophie Lumley &
Amanda Lawless and Shauna Seifried & Áine O’Rourke were preparing to play their
final round for the coveted Leinster Pennant against The Heath Golf Club. Waiting in
the wings and ready to cheer their fellow team players on were subs Marguerite
Hamill, Iris Haughton, Jacinta Deane and Sandra Cotter. This being the Final it was
held in a neutral venue, Mullingar Golf Course. Mullingar was the work of famous
Scottish golf course designer and 5 times Open Champion James Braid [1870 –
1950]. Although some changes have been made since its creation in 1935, Mullingar
is essentially as its designer intended, a championship challenge set in a mature
wooded parkland that was once part of the Belvedere Estate and what a hidden gem
it is.
With Niamh & Joyce first up against a former Irish International golfer it was, as
expected, a hard battle and Greystones being 2 down after 7 holes they managed to
win 8 and while it went back and forth with holes they were 1 down going down 18.
Jennifer & Emma got a very early lead and after 9 holes the opposition had yet to
win 1 hole, we were 6 up. As happens in these matches The Heath ladies managed
to win 3 holes on the bounce bringing Greystones back to only 3 up going down 13.
An easy win on 13 for our dynamic duo and dormie going down 14. Another easy
win again for them on 14 and there was 1 point on the board for Greystones.
The Third pairing out were Shauna & Áine and this due being 2 up after 8 holes it
was nip and tuck. They were 1 up going down 10.
Sophie & Amanda were very much up against it with two ladies from The Heath who
were very much on their game and even though Sophie was 2 over par on the front 9
giving 10 and 12 shots she just couldn’t manage to get a break from these ladies.
Greystones were 4 down after 9. It just wasn’t their day and even though they both
Sophie & Amanda played magnificent golf it was a point on the board for The Heath
after 13 holes.
1 point for each team.
Back to Niamh & Joyce and they were going down 18 – 1 down and with a shot
Joyce played the hole beautifully and was on the par 5 green in regulation with a
long 30 foot putt but so was The Heath International player and she was only 10 foot
from the hole. Joyce hit an amazing putt which went within an inch of the hole to
finish 5 nett 4 with a gimmie putt. The pressure was on The Heath they had to make
birdie to win their match. Well she wasn’t an Irish International for no reason, she
sank the 10 foot putt to half the hole and give The Heath a second point on the
board.
It was back down to 17 to see how Shauna & Áine were getting on. They were 1 up
going and it was still all to play for. Our play off pairing, Jennifer & Emma were down
on the practice area warming up for the possibility of a play off.
As it happens luck wasn’t on our side and 17 was lost so they were all square going
down 18. The best we could hope for was the play off and our dynamic duo were
making sure they were nicely warmed up for it.
With all eyes on Shauna & Emma after a very closely fought 17 holes it wasn’t to be
and in the end The Heath were the victors. Well done to them.
Lisa, Jean and the panel would like to thank the club for their support all along this
long fought campaign. 99 teams entered and we made it to the Leinster Final which
is a tremendous achievement and we should all be very proud. We would also like
to thank all the supporters who travelled to Mullingar to cheer on a the ladied, it was
so heartwarming to see so many Greystones supporters there.
Greystones won the inaugural Leinster Women’s trophy on a very windy & damp day in Baltinglass beating Malahide 4 / 2.
Malahide had won North Leinster section from group of 50 clubs and Greystones had won south section.
The team in the final was Deirdre Ahern, Marguerite Hamill, Joyce Kirwan, Amanda Lawless, Michele Knapp, Ann Clarke, Grace Dodd & Trudy Bolton with help in earlier rounds from
Ger O’Shea, Sandra Cotter & Orla Rushe.
The Caddies were Iris Haughton, Frances Twomey, Amanda Lawless, Patricia O’Sullivan, Anne Crotty & Aine O’Rourke and in earlier rounds Angela Shaw and Anne Browner.
It was a very tight and exciting match in tough conditions. With 3 wins on board, Deirdre, Joyce and Grace Greystones only needed a half to win and avoid a play off. Michele on the 18th and the match is level, no shots in that match but opponent now playing off 14 (wearing a pony tail)! Michele sank the winning putt just as our Under 15 Boys won their match and appeared at the back of the Green.
A very exciting day for Greystones Golf Club with great turn out of supporters, President John Langrell and Laura. Captains Ciara and Mark, VC Janet, Club Manager Jim Melody, Pro Davie Lewis and many more. Much appreciated by the team managed by Mary Cahill and Polly O’ Reilly
Many thanks to Michael Joyce getting our Live Scoring App back on track
The Revive Active Fourball Team played their Leinster Semi Final on Sunday 15th September against Killeen Golf Club, not to be mistaken for Killeen Castle Golf Club. The weather was good and the sun shone for the most part.
The pairings at home were Jennifer Moore & Emma Haugh and Shauna Seifried & Anne Browner.
And playing away were Amanda Lawless & Sophie Lumley and Mary Lockhart & Joyce Kirwan.
This being a semi final it was, as expected, tight most of the way but Greystones got an early point on the board with Jennifer & Emma winning the first home match 6 and 5, what a fabulous early point on the board. After that it was neck and neck with Sophie & Emma being 1 up through 17 they halved their match on 18 for a ½ point on the board. Mary & Joyce played their hearts out but when you are losing holes to straight birdies and pars what can you do. They were superb taking the home team to 18.
Back in Greystones the last match was Shauna and Anne. It was nip and tuck all the way but the great duo finally managed to finish the game 2 up on the 17th. What a great score for Greystones who are now in the Leinster Final in Mullingar on Saturday 5th October. We wish them the very best and details of the start time will be sent out to all members once we have been informed by Golf Ireland.
In the meantime don’t forget the Leinster Women’s Trophy Final is on Sunday 29th September at 10am in Baltinglass Golf Course. I’m sure the team would love to have as much support as possible and sure isn’t it only over the mountains!
From a group of 50 different clubs in South Leinster Greystones beat Naas to reach the final.
Greystones had a big win against a strong Naas team. Playing in Greystones Ann Clarke won 7 & 5. Trudy Bolton 3 & 2 and Grace Dodd 5 & 3 Great start.
In Naas Deirdre Ahern won 3 & 2. A defeat for Marguerite Hamill, who has won all matches to date. Joyce Kirwan was all square after 17 and very happy to be called in.
Caddies in Greystones were Anne Browner, Orla Rushe & Áine O’Rourke. Caddies in Naas were Iris Haughton, Frances Twomey & Sandra Cotter.
Great to see so many supporters in Greystones, President, Vice President. Captains, Vice Captains, Club Manager Jim & many more. Thanks to Von McDonald who went to Naas with Polly O Reilly to manage there. Mary Cahill managed in Greystones.
The final is scheduled for 29th September in Blessington GC v Malahide.
We hosted our second major of the year, Davie’s Professional Prize for the Juniors, today. We had 71 boys and girls playing (possibly a new record?) and there was a great evening in the clubhouse after for the prizegiving.
Our Mens Captain, and former Junior Convenor, Mark McAleer was on hand to introduce Davie and our Junior Boys Captain, Dylan Holmes, to call out the results and present the prizes. The overall winner was Ruadhán Murray with 38 points / 71 gross, beating Jane Lumley on countback. Well done Ruadhán on a great score. The gross prize was won by Will O’Riordan who topped off a great week having also won the Wicklow Boys on Tuesday!
Well done to all of our prize winners and our category winners – James Ward in Reds, Ava Melody in Whites and Sean Hughes in 7Ups.
A big thank you to Davie who gives so much time to our Juniors, and also to Ben and Keith. The year round coaching which they provide is evident to see in the progress all of the boys and girls are making. Thank you also Ali, Liz, Olivia and Holly for feeding everybody, and Paul, Áine and the team behind the bar.
Also thank you to all of our starters and card markers today – we can only run weekly competitions for the Juniors with the help of parents!
Best of luck this week to Karl, Pete, Michael and all of the Fred Daly panel – Dylan Holmes, Jamie Anderson, Will O’Riordan, Toby Murphy, Jack McGovern, Milo Doyle, Ruadhán Murray and Marc Lawless – who play Edenderry in the All-Ireland quarter final on Tuesday in Warrenpoint GC. The whole club is behind you guys!
And finally, best of luck to Shauna, Isabella, Toby and Ruadhán who play the final round of inter-provincial matches for the Leinster U18, U16 and U14 teams this week in Roscrea. Play well guys!
Blues (18 holes):
Best Gross:
Reds (9 holes):
Whites (6 holes):
7Ups:
Handicap Cuts:
There will be some category changes also this week with details to follow.
The Junior Committee
Blues (18 holes):
Reds (9 holes):
Whites (6 holes):
7Ups (6 holes):
Handicap Cuts:
Congrats to all winners. Please pick up your prize next Saturday if you missed the prizegiving.
The Junior Committee
Our Men’s Leinster Senior Interclub team were playing there 3rd round against Naas Golf Club. Trevor Phillips was looking after things in Naas while Stephen O’Brien was in charge at home. The team selected were as follows:
Home:
Away:
Naas got off to a good start in the first game and we’re two up after 7 holes. They added another win on 9 to be 3 up against Neil and Paul.
In the second game Michael and Macdara were two down after 3 but won 4 of the next 5 holes. Naas pulled one back on 9 for Greystones to be one up at the turn.
Meanwhile away in Colm and Conor were up first and got away to a steady start and were all square after 4 holes. They won 2 and lost one of the next three and were one up after 9.
Dermot and Andy had a tough start and found themselves 2 down after 4 but steadied the ship and remained 2 down after 9.
At home Paul and Neil were looking to reel in their opposition and started well by winning the tenth. However wins by Naas on 13 and 16 meant Naas went one ahead after a 4&2 win
Macdara and Michael also won ten to go 2 up. Another win on 13 put them in control but two quick wins by Naas on 14 and 15 made things interesting again. A win on 17 closed the match out 2&1 and levelled the tie at one all.
All eyes now were on Naas as they had started half an hour later.
Andy and Dermot won the tenth to trim the deficit to one. Unfortunately that was as close as they got as Naas pressed home their advantage by winning 12, 15 and 16 to win 4&2. Naas now were 2-1 up.
Last match out were Colm and Conor. They extended their lead to 2 by winning the 11th. Naas had their backs against the wall and came out fighting and won the 13th, 15th and 16th to go one up. A half on 17 was all Naas needed to guarantee the half point they needed to progress to the next round.
Commiserations to Trevor and Stephen and the team and best of luck to Naas in the next round.
We hosted our first major of the year today, Ciara and Mark’s Captain’s Prize for the Juniors. We had an incredible turnout of 67 boys and girls playing in great playing conditions, as evidenced by the fantastic scoring across all of our categories.
Our Junior Girls Captain Sophie Lumley and Junior Boys Captain Dylan Holmes were on hand to call out the results and present the prizes with Ciara and Mark, ably assisted by our Junior Convenor Neil Lawless who did a great job in organising our first major of the year.
Congratulations to Emma Haugh who won Ciara’s prize for the girls with a great score of 38pts, and to Cillian McInerney who won Mark’s prize for the boys with a brilliant score of 43pts! A Captain’s Prize is an incredibly hard prize to win, so well done guys.
Blues:
1 (Boys) Cillian McInerney 43pts
1 (Girls) Emma Haugh 38pts
2 John O’Boyle 40pts
3 JP Lynch 39pts
Gross: Conor Dignam 39pts
Reds (9 holes):
Whites (6 holes):
7Ups (6 holes):
Handicap Cuts (a long list!):
Category Change:
Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to all of the parents and boys and girls who attended the prizegiving in the Clubhouse after the competition. Our majors are special days and it was great to see everyone after.
A huge thank you to Ciara and Mark, for both your prizes today and your ongoing support for Junior golf in GGC. We have a Junior Section that is the envy of many clubs!
Thank you also to Paul, Jackie and the team behind the bar and also to Ali, Liz, Olivia and the team in the kitchen who fed and watered everybody.
We also had a busy week in the provincial championships. Will O’Riordan was just pipped at the finish line when he was beaten in a play-off for the Munster U18 Boys after shooting a great final round of 2 under par 69, playing his last 6 holes in 3 under par. This followed Will’s 3rd place finish in the Leinster U18 Boys a few weeks ago – great golf Will! Dylan Holmes was tied 22nd, while Jamie Anderson and Toby Murphy also played. And well done to Dylan, Jamie and Will who played for our Mens Senior Cup team today in a great win over Lucan in the Leinster South Area quarter-final.
Isabella Stewart shot a final round of 73 to finish tied 5th in the Munster U18 Girls and Shauna Seifried finished in 12th place after a final round of 79 (Sinead is following you Shauna after a great score today!). Well done ladies!
Up in Tyrone, Ruadhán Murray shot a 77 to finish in 8th place in the Ulster U14 Boys. Ruadhán will make his interprovincial debut in 2 weeks time for the Leinster U14s when they play Ulster. Well done Ruadhán!
The Junior Committee
