Old County Pitch & Putt Club

The Two Dublin teams have a bit of work to do if they hope to reclaim the All Ireland Inter Counties in Killarney on Saturday. In the Gents event George McGreal and Anthony malone made the dream start to the scotch Foursomes -8 after 6 thanks to a hole in one from George. They followed up  to finish with a 43. Dublin were -21 after Scotch seven behind Kerry then in the singles George after a slow start got going on the back nine and finished with stunning pitch on the tricky 18th to finish with a 48. Dublin finished on -25 for their singles and at -46 they lie 9 behind leaders Cork, Limerick though who are 2nd are just four ahead of the Dubs. The guys will play Foursomes & Singles on Sunday.

In the Ladies Pauline Balfe paired with Ger Ward posted rounds of 51 and 53 on the long & difficult Deerpark course in wet conditions. Dublin were -5 after the 1st round. just two behind Kildare who slipped from -16 to finish -7. However they lost ground in the 2nd round and are 14 shots back from Kildare with the singles to come on Sunday morning. 

Our Annual day out or club outing as we call it will take place to Bellewstown Pitch & Putt Course on Saturday September 22nd. The club returns there after some great days out to the same venue in the recent past. There will be a bus travelling down for those who fancy sitting back relaxing and enjoying the day. Whether you want to spend the day playing pitch & putt, enjoying a drink or coffee or chat with your friends, it is a great day out. We encourage new members to come along. Cost will be €55 and includes trip on the bus 2-3 rounds of Pitch & putt, some lunch and an evening meal. Please put your name on the noticeboard and just specify if you are driving or will be taking the bus. our Social Secretary Noeleen O'Reilly will answer your queries and happy to take payment.  

Following on from their success at the Leinster Inter Counties last month. Pauline Balfe & George McGreal will be in action for Dublin this weekend in Deerpark Killarney. For Pauline it will be her debut at All Ireland Inter Counties and George will be captain of Dublin team for 1st time.You can follow their scores on www.ppui.ie over the weekend. A group from OC will travel down to watch them and we wish them the very best of luck. 

It was a case of so near and yet so far for Tom O'Reilly as he missed out on a 2nd Dublin title in Lucan on Sunday. The 2013 Strokeplay champion was hoping to add the matchplay crown to the strokeplay one. Having beaten George McGreal, Aaron O'Droighneainn and Philip Sweeney on Saturday. Tom made a slow start on Sunday morning 2 down after 9, but he roared back with a glut of birdies and sealed the win on the 17th. Tom was up against Anthony Malone who had defeated Chris Gallagher on the 12th. Tom won the opening hole as "Skinner" Malone had a bogey but the Lucan man was level  with a chip in after 2. It was even for most of the front nine but the the 3 time Matchplay champion edged ahead after 9. Crucially for Tom he lost 13th and 14th to fall three down and when Malone putted in off the back of the 18th, he was 4 down at the turn. 

In the 2nd 18 Tom needed a fast start and he got a good one winning the 2nd and narrowly missing the 3rd, but was back to 2 down after 6. He couldn't though get closer as the holes started to run out and despite a long birdie to half the 12th he was to lose 13th and when he was short on 14th, his chances were fading fast. There was to be no recovery and Malone won his 4th Matchplay title on the 15th. A Great effort from Tom though. 

In the Inter Lennon Blake was up against Tom McMorrow and Tom was to prove too strong for Lennon winning on the 17th. Lennon had beaten Noel Ryan and Wayne Fogarty on route to the final 4. Still though after his GAA win, it was another excellent week for the young man who was singled out as a real star in the making by the DCB Chairman in his speech. 

Tom O'Reilly - 2018 - Dublin matchplay Runner up.