Author: Lakewood Pitch & Putt Club

With all the discussion around work and life balance it definitely doesn’t apply to active retirees if the numbers attending the Wednesday afternoon four ball is an indicator. The turnout is poor in comparison to the weekend but the competitive edge is still there and you have to be on your game to get into…

Good weather makes a huge difference and this week the good weather brought out a fine crowd to each of the fourballs which saw the threesome of J P Murphy, John Ahern and Mick Lehane take the nett on Wednesday. J P was giving out that he wasn’t getting much coverage on the scoring sheet…

Poor turnout on Wednesday last either the result of the time change or the drop of rain or the threat of the storm but for the dedicated group that showed up the evening was just right, no wind, sunshine and freshly cut greens what more could be asked for except to win and Mary Donovan…

Wednesday Valerie O’Leary and hubby Mick did 6 under to take the nett with 43 while Son Darren partnering Pat Conway won the gross with 51.Saturday Pat Moore was very lucky to draw George Bolton who was in magnificent form and they took the nett with a mighty score of 50 points while Noel Mac…

The Club Fourballs will shortly be renamed to the Club Threeballs as the numbers attending deem it appropriate to play team events giving everyone an opportunity to take part. Wed the threeball consisted of the best two out of three scores while Saturday it was agreed that a three ball scramble would be the order…

Again a fantastic response from the Lakewood Members and Friends of Lakewood with the continued support to St Mary’s School. This Competition was started by the late Jim O’Shea with his wife Rene over 30 years ago and over the years generated funds that are put to development use for the children attending the school.…

Monday saw the return leg of the Summer Leagues with Rocklodge visiting Lakewood, with 38 shots of an advantage it was a formality for Rocklodge however on the night Lakewood rose to the challenge and with some excellent play from Valerie Leahy, John Ahern, Pat Moore, Frank Riordan, Rick O’Mahony and Mick O’Leary(Best on the…

Wednesday the club hosted the return visit from our friends in Inniscarra which saw a large contingent arriving but when all the names were entered there was an equal balance with 27 members from each club. Some great scoring on the night but the 19th hole was the best with the lovely cakes and pastries…

Wednesday saw Pat Moore anchoring Margaret Bowen taking the nett with 39 beating John Ahern and Michael Healy on the back nine who had to settle for second nett and coming in with 6 gross with Noel McCarthy to take the gross. The drop of rain is starting to green up the fairways and put…

Wednesday saw Frank Riordan and Mick Healy returning an excellent 50 points to take the nett while Pat Conway and J P Murphy were the gross winners leaving 2nd nett to Billy Fitton and Catherine O’Keeffe. Saturday Catherine O’Keeffe was back in the winners enclosure with Gentleman John with 41.5 nett while P J Curtin…