The final weekend of the Christmas Competitions and the last chance to bag a prize. Unfortunately all the handicaps were restored for the bottle competition with some familiar faces back in the winners enclosure. John Ahern brought out some of his best performances over the weekend taking the overall nett with Sheila O’Leary and the overall gross with Michael Ryan who returned from a muscle injury and complaining that his game wasn’t up to standard but with a score of 8 under they won on the back nine pipping Mick O’Leary and Bart Millard who had to settle for second gross. Second Nett went to Alan Kenneally and John Spillane with 40 and a half while Alan also took home 3rd Gross with Noel McCarthy with 7 under. The Fitton Combo of Father and Son, Billy and Donnacha took third nett with 41 with some great play mostly from Donnacha but when needed Billy was able to rise to the occasion..A lot of ifs and buts were discussed including Noel Mac who finally succeeded in getting into the winners enclosure and hoping for a Voucher for M&S after spending two four balls with Pat Moore whose left hand was trying to tell his right that the new Captain, John Dineen hadn’t changed the greens over the weekend. Paddy and Val had a side competition who could hit the ball higher and on this occasion Val was the winner as one of the balls went so high it ended up in Santa’s Sleigh while he was on a practice run for next week. Eileen Murphy and Billy Fitton were both seen promoting their sponsors’ sportswear over the weekend while Betty White was showing off the new grip on her putter. Those of us who were at the presentation yesterday were delighted with the beautiful Mince Pies that Teresa brough straight from the Oven, especially Frank who was seen on his second. Gentleman John was conspicuous by his absence but it was rumoured that he went to the Liverpool V Man U match to spur on his team.
Finally the Committee would like to wish all Members, Sponsors and Supporters a Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year with just a reminder that there is a four ball daily to help with the weight and fitness programme. Membership for 2024 is available through the contact page on the website