Old County Pitch & Putt Club

Ladies and Gentlemen the Committee would like to remind everyone of the following club rules:

 - There is no practice for any competitor on the day of a club competition (other than a matchplay competition). Just to use an example. If a player plays a few holes on a Friday afternoon that player cannot then put in a card Friday evening in the Weekend competition. He/she can of course play the next day in the competition.

 - If a player NR's during a competition they cannot play another round in that competition for the rest of the day. For example if a player NR's say halfway through a round then they should not play another hole in that competition for the rest of the day. This was a rule passed by members in a vote at an AGM a number of years ago. (The only exception to this rule is where a committee member is required to leave the course to deal with essential club business).

Also, as a matter of courtesy to the competition and the work of the competitions secretary, it would be appreciated if every player in the competition could put their card in the competitions box after they are finished. It doesnt matter if its good bad or indifferent. Dont be throwing them in the bin. It makes life easier when all the cards are returned for matching up with the competitions sheet and the records for the treasurer.

Here endeth the lesson:-)  Thank you for your co-operation.

Ladies and Gentlemen last Sunday we played our 50^th Club Strokeplay Championship. I personally had the privilege on Sunday of having Joe Byrne as my playing partner for my first round.  Joe was the Old County Competitions Secretary back in 1972 when the then committee agreed it was time to introduce a Club Strokeplay Championship into our Competitions Calendar. Out in a 2 ball in front of us on Sunday was Christy Broe and Kevin Bermingham who both also played in that first Championship back in 1972.  Fifty years on, the 3 gentlemen are still competing in our weekly competitions. Well done Joe, Christy and Kevin another milestone in Old County’s history, an inspiration to us all.

Gents Seniors (10 Competitors)

Well on to the matter in hand. Befitting of the occasion, the Gents Seniors were in excellent scoring form. A score of 92 (16 under par) was required just to make it into the top 5. On the day, two men stood out ahead of the pack. In Runner-up position with rounds of 43 and 45 and a total of 88 (20 under par) was George McGreal.  Well done George, excellent play.   But one man continued his excellent form this season, a recent Scratch Cup winner in St Bridget’s and just the day before runner up in the Ringcommons Scratch Cup, with an incredible score of 87 (45 and 42), 21 under par, our Old County Gents Senior Club Strokeplay Champion in the 50^th year of the competition is Stephen Murray. Congratulations Stephen, fantastic pitch and putt and thoroughly deserved.

Gents Inters (9 Competitors)

In the Gents inters it proved to be a 2 horse race with 2 men clear of the rest of the field by 7 shots.  Some excellent very consistent scoring by Tommy Lynam with rounds of 48 and 49 (97, 11 under par) secured Tommy the runner-up spot. Well done super scoring. However in 1^st place, a man steadily edging closer to becoming a senior player, with 2 rounds of 44 and 52 (96, 12 under par) the Gents Inter Champion for 2021 is Ian Glennon. Congratulations Ian, super score to take the Title.

Gents Juniors (10 Competitors)

The Gents Junior grade was an 18 hole competition with competitors having the option to play 36 holes and their best 18 to count. This was a very competitive section with a number of players in with a shout. The runner up, with a score of 57 was Mark Stapleton. Well done Mark fine performance. The Gents Junior Champion for 2021 with a score of 55 is the very popular Brian Gorman. Congratulation Brian very well deserved.

Ladies A (6 Competitors)

The runner up in the Ladies A section with two very steady rounds of pitch and putt, 57 and 58 (115) is Ann O’Shea. Well done Ann great play. The Ladies A Champion for 2021, completing a 2021 Matchplay and Strokeplay double, with scores of 55 and 56 (111) is Pauline Balfe. Congratulations Pauline fantastic achievement.

 Ladies B (8 Competitors)

The Ladies B section, similar to the Gents Juniors was an 18 hole competition. In runner up position, with a score of 69 was Frances Keane. Well done Frances. The Ladies B Champion, playing in her first competition in 2021, great to see and hear you playing again and back fit, with a score of 60 is Kathleen Condron. Congratulations Kathleen superb win.

That’s a rap for our 2021 Club Strokeplay Championship. Shout out to young Alex, who will make an excellent elections tallyman, recording everyone’s scores as they walked off the 18^th green.  Thank you to Kevin Bermingham, our Competitions Secretary and Gerry Clarges, Club Secretary who assisted on the day, for the smooth running of the Competition.  To all involved in maintaining the course and preparing the highest standard of putting surfaces, thank you so much. Here is hoping for another 50 years of Old County Club Strokeplays.

Ladies and Gentlemen the results from last Friday and Saturday (13/14 August) Sweepstake Strokes Competition are as follows:

Gents Senior 18 Nett: Dave Redmond  43

Gents Inter 18 Nett: Christy Broe  39

Gents Junior 18 Nett: Denis Grace  43 (ob9)

Ladies A 18 Nett: Dolores Mason  45

Ladies B 18 Nett:  Annette Kearney  49

Juveniles 18 Nett: Conor Luz  44

Ladies and Gentlemen congratulations to Stephen Murray on finishing runner up in Saturdays Ringcommons Trish Mooney Scratch Cup. A super score of 91 (17 under par) secured 2nd place behind Ian Donnelly of Killineer who shot 87 (21 under par).

The full results can be found below: