Old County Pitch & Putt Club

It was quarter final night on Tuesday in the GAA / Ladies Handicap Matchplay. Vera Glennon has a great record in ihis event and she moved into the last 4 again with a 6 & 5 victory over Joan Redmond. Madeline Nugent is also through after she got the better of Agnes Redmond and then Kathleen Condron continues her remarkable season as she knocked out Teresa Keating. The Final place in the semi final will be taken by Deirdre Curran as she knocked out Vera Moore. In the last 4 Deirdre will play Kathleen and Vera plays Madeline on Thursday night.  

The Gents event saw the 1st big shock as our champ tumbled out beaten on the last by Lennon Blake. The match between Karl Murphy and Christy went the distance as well and Karl won on the last. The other two semi finalist are Brendan Fitzpatrick who knocked out Paul McGreal and Tom Brewster who defeated Tommy Lynam. The last 4 see Karl Murphy play Lennon Blake and Brendan Fitzpatrick is up against Tom Brewster, they should be 4 great games on Thursday evening. 

Ladies Handicap Matchplay - Semi Finals to be played 23.08

Vera Glennon vs Madeline Nugent  (2)

K.Condron (3) vs D.Curran

Ladies Handicap Matchplay - Quarter Finals 

Ladies Matchplay - Quarter Finals  - To be played 21.08.

D.Curran bt V.Moore (2) 

V.Glennon bt J.Redmond (8)

 K.Condron (2) bt T.Keating

 M.Nugent bt Agnes Redmond 

Ladies Handicap Matchplay - Round 1 Draw   - () indicates number of shots player will receive . Matches to be played 20.08

D.Curran(2) bt L.Whelan

M.Nugent bt A.O'Shea (-)

K.Condron bt S.Fitzsimons(3)

V.Glennon(1) bt P.Balfe

Ag.Redmond bt J.McGreal (6)

T.Keating bt A.Smith (2)

V.Moore bt A,sargent (3)

Bye: J.Redmond

GAA - Semi Finals - 23.08

 K.Murphy Vs  L.Blake (5)

B.Fitzpatrick vs T.Brewster (3)

GAA - Quarter Finals - 21.08.18

 K.Murphy bt C.Broe (5)

B.Fitzpatrick (3) bt P.McGreal

T.Brewster (4) bt T.Lynam 

L.Blake (7)  bt T.O'Reilly

GAA  1st Round Matches to be played 20.08.18 - () - Indicates shots player will receive

P.McGreal  bt A.Parsons (2)

T.Brewster (2) bt T.Balfe

B.Fitzpatrick bt  T.Byrne (4)

C.Broe (5) bt K.Bermingham

L.Blake bt Co'Shea (1)

T.Lynam  bt C.Parsons (6)

K.Murphy bt  L.Comerford (3)

T.O'Reilly bt M.Kellett (8)

GAA Handicap Matchplay  - Preliminary Round. to be played 20.08 () - indicates shots player receives

Match 1:  T.Lynam(2) bt K.Corcoran

Match 2:  T.O'Reilly bt H.Holmes (8)

Match 3: K.Murphy bt T.Parsons (9)

Match 4: L.Blake bt  K.Keatinge(5)

Match 5: B.Fitzpatrick (3) bt  A.Lowe

The GAA / Ladies Handicap matchplay teed off on Monday with a number of preliminary matches  as holder Tom O'Reilly knocked out his doubles partner Harry Holmes and Karl Murphy too made light of a number of shots knocking out Tony Parsons. Lennon Blake got the better of Kevin Keatinge and Tommy Lynam was too strong for Kevin Corcoran. In the other Inter vs senior showdown Brendan Fitzpatrick ended Andy Lowe's chance. In the 1st round Paul McGreal was too strong for Anthony Parsons and Christy Broe put an end to Kevin Bermingham's hope with three birdies in a row before having three shots. Karl Murphy & Tom O'Reilly made it through to the final 8 as Mal Kellett had to pull out and Karl knocked out Liam. Lennon Blake won the battle of the young guns against Conor o'Shea and Tommy lynam ensured there would be no long run for Conor parsons - all three knocked out on night one. Elsewhere Brendan Fitzpatrick ended the recent good run of Tony Byrne and in the battle of the Tom's it was Brewster who beat Balfe. In the final 8, Christy Broe against Karl Murphy,  Lennon Blake meets Tom O'Reilly, Brendan Fitzpatrick will play Paul McGreal and another battle of the Tom's as Lynam plays Brewster. 

In the Ladies just one match. Vera Glennon win over Pauline Balfe was the big one of the night, Deirdre Curran knocked out Laura Whelan and Ann O'Shea was beaten by Madeline Nugent. Teresa Keatkng ensured the lady captain Angela won't be progressing any further. Ag Redmond made the most of her experience as she beat Jenn McGreal and Kathleen Condron will be in the last 8 at the expense of Sadie Fitzsimons. Vera Moore is the 8th player as she beat Alice Sargent. 

In the final 8, Joan Redmond plays Vera Glennon, Agnes and Madeline will renew rivalary, Deirdre Curran plays Vera Moore and Teresa Keating plays Kathleen Condron. Just four will remain after Tuesday night.  

Ladies Handicap Matchplay - Round 1 Draw   - () indicates number of shots player will receive . Matches to be played 20.08

D.Curran(2) bt L.Whelan

 M.Nugent bt A.O'Shea (-)

 K.Condron bt S.Fitzsimons(3)

V.Glennon(1) bt P.Balfe

Ag.Redmond bt J.McGreal (6)

T.Keating bt A.Smith (2) 

V.Moore bt A,sargent (3)

Bye: J.Redmond

Ladies Matchplay - Quarter Finals  - To be played 21.08.

V.Moore (2) vs D.Curran

J.Redmond (8) vs V.Glennon

T.Keating vs K.Condron (2)

Agnes Redmond (1) vs M.Nugent 

GAA Handicap Matchplay  - Preliminary Round. to be played 20.08 () - indicates shots player receives

Match 1:  T.Lynam(2) bt K.Corcoran

Match 2:  T.O'Reilly bt H.Holmes (8)

Match 3: K.Murphy bt T.Parsons (9)

Match 4: L.Blake bt  K.Keatinge(5)

Match 5: B.Fitzpatrick (3) bt  A.Lowe

1st Round Matches to be played 20.08.18 - () - Indicates shots player will receive

 P.McGreal  bt A.Parsons (2)

 T.Brewster (2) bt T.Balfe

B.Fitzpatrick bt  T.Byrne (4)

C.Broe (5) bt K.Bermingham

L.Blake bt Co'Shea (1) 

T.Lynam  bt C.Parsons (6)

K.Murphy bt  L.Comerford (3)

T.O'Reilly bt M.Kellett (8)

GAA - Quarter Finals - 21.08.18

C.Broe (5) vs K.Murphy

B.Fitzpatrick (3) vs P.McGreal

T.Lynam vs T.Brewster (4)

L.Blake (7)  vs T.O'Reilly

We had some outstanding scores in the Open Scotch Foursomes. Rob Berney and Karl Murphy shot a staggering -15 to post 53 points and they had -12 as well to seal the Nett on 103 points. Equally impressive in the Mixed was Kevin Bermingham and Ann O'Shea who finished on -13 to have 54 points and they also had 48 points. In the ladies Vera Moore and Teresa Keating shot -2 to have 49 points in the Ladies. A huge thanks to all who supported our Open and our sponsor Ben Dunne Gyms.  Presentation of these prizes will be after scratch cup on Sunday. 

Scotch Foursomes  Open Results - Sponsored by Ben Dunne Gyms. 

Gents 36 Nett:  Rob Berney & Karl Murphy - 103 pts 

Gents 36 Gross: Tom & Liam O'Reilly - 98 pts 

Gents 18 Nett: Darragh Cullen & Lennon Blake - 51 pts (o.b.6)

Mixed 36 Nett:  Kevin Bermingham & Ann O'Shea - 102 pts 

Mixed 36 Gross: Agnes & David Redmond - 84 pts 

Mixed 18 Nett: Marion Nolan(G/V) & Tommy Nolan(RGSC) - 49 pts 

Ladies 36 Nett:  Vera Moore & Teresa Keating - 89 pts 

Ladies 36 Gross: S.Keely(RGSC) & G.Hoey (RGSC) - 79 pts 

You can see the scores as they are updated  click here and read as the day unfolds below

Thanks for tuning in today. So the final outcomes Tom wins on 137. Kevin Bermingham is 2nd on 138 and Chris Gallaher third on 139. Eamon Gibney wins the final 18 with a 45. Rob Berney is our Inter winner on 100. Connor Parsons the Junior winner on 111. Pauline Balfe is the ladies winner on 117. A Clean Sweep for Old County. 85 CArds played. Thanks for all your support. 

Tom wins by a shot on -25. Kevin birdies the last but just falls short for 2nd year running. Great finish. Well done Tom. 

The final two the word is Tom is leading the way, Kevin is fighting back. Will he catch him. 

Gary finishes with a 49 to finish on 14 on 141 and Karl finishes with a 47 to finish on 139 but Chris still leads. 

Down to the final 4 now. Karl & Gary are next to finish. 

Andy & Damien shoot 50 and Andy finishes -19 and Damien is -20. Chris is still leader in the clubhouse at -23. 

We have six left on the course and 5 are from OLd County. Is the winner out there ? 

The two Wexford lads are finished two 47's for Martin O'Neill and a 49 for Dean Grannell 

Anthony Malone -6 after 9 and finishes with 47. George finishes with two birdies and has a 48. Chris leader in clubhouse on -23. 

Chris Gallagher shoot a 43 with hole in one on the 9th and Eamon Gibney has a 45. What a Start to play-off. 

All the players are on the course and Damien Creevey starts with 2 birdies to go to -18. Gary McGreal birdies the 1st as well but a double bogey for George on the 2nd.

No Change for the top 12.  Eamon Gibney and Chris Gallagher get us underway.  Jim McLaughlin finishes with a 52 and a hole in one on the last as well. Jason Meehan finishes with a 51 and finishes on 99.

William Buckley finishes on -14 but won't be playing final round. JR Crangle too wont be playing the final Round. Eamonn Gibney currently occupying last place. Top 12 as it stands, T.O'Reilly (90), K.Bermingham(91), K.Murphy, Gary McGreal, D.Creevey (92) A.Lowe(93), D.Grannell, M.O'Neill (94), A.Malone, Geo. McGreal (95), C.Gallagher, E.Gibney. Still might change though.

Sean Goggins finishes with three bogeys to finish on 97, that won't be enough nor will 97 for Aonghus Coughlan and 98 for George Beardsley

Martin O'Neill finishes with a 47 and he will in the final round on 94. 

Jim Judge finishes on -10 hard to know if it will enough to get through to top 12.

Pauline Balfe will win the ladies prize on +9 and Connor Parsons should win the Junior Prize on +3. The Inter one sees two tied on -8. At present Rob Berney will edge out Chris Cawley on -8, as Lennon Blake could not add to his 47 and finishes on 55. 

As it stands, Old County  will have 6 players in the top 12. However still a lot a players on 48 and 49 on the course so could still see some changes.

We have just one group to finish their 1st Round. Joe Joyce starts with a 53. Just Jim McLaughlin, David Lee and James Meehan to finish their 1st round.

Andy Lowe secures his place in the top 12 with a 46 and finishes on -15.  The Cut now is at -10 but  it is likely to be lower than that. 

Wilie Buckley fires in a 44 on 1st round. Damien Creevey has a 49 second round and finishes on 92. 

Kevin Corcoran finishes on 100 it won't be enough though to get him through to final round. 

Sean Goggins starts with a 48 and Martin O'Neill stats with a 47. Both have been front runners on the Scratch Cup Series this year. 

Anthony Malone adds a 45 to his earlier 50 to finish on 95 and Chris Gallagher has a 46 and he is one shot further back on -12. 

We have a new Leader with Karl Murphy on -16 he is two shots clear after a fantastic 45. Tom is just finishing now waiting to see what he added to his 42 in Round 1. 

The Holder finishes on -13 one shot behind. Where will George be at 17.30 when the last groups finish. Rob Berney joins Chris Cawley at -8 in the Inters. In the Junior Connor Parsons finishes wih a 54 and leads on +3 the Junior event. 

A good few arrive as last card closes and we have 85 playing. Damien Creevey shots a 1st round of 43 to lie 3 behind. Andy Lowe has a 47. 

In the Inters Lennon Blake shots a 47 to put himself in with a chance of the top inter prize, Chris Cawley leading here at -8. 

The Scoring is very hot  Gary McGreal another to throw in a low score of 45. Dean still leads on -14.

Tom O'Reilly has started with a 42 and Kevin Bermingham begins with a 46 in his 1st round. 

Paul McGreal adds a 49 to his earlier 50 and finishes on -9 ( best of the OLd County players so far).

Madeline Nugent leads the ladies on +7 and Marion finishes on +9. 

George the holder opens with a 48 and Karl Murphy has a 47.   Chris Cawley finishes with 100 to lead the Inters with David Redmond on 102.

JR Crangle finishes on -12 and Chris Cawley on -8. They are in the mix as well. 

We have a new leader 46 is added to his earlier 48 and Dean Grannell leads on -14, William Hudson adds a 48 to his 52 and finishes on 100.

David Redmond adds a 52 to his earlier 50 and finishes on 102. He leads on -6 with Dean Grannell. 

We have 50 names in the book as Anthony Malone, Chris Gallagher and Paddy Noonan arrive to make it 50 in the book. 

Just after 11.00 and our holder George McGreal is on the course. We have 40+ in the book, still raining a little but clearing out. 

Stephen Power and Paul McGreal shoot 50 to add to the group at -4. 

JR Crangle shoots 49 to lie 2nd as Chris Cawley adds his name to the mix with a 50. 

Our winners in the Mixed Marion Nolan & Tommy Nolan are here along with Christy Broe.  

We have new leader Dean Grannell on -6 after next group comes in as Charlie Egan and William Hudson  post -2. 

David Redmond early leader on -4 after 18. Alan Hanlon finishes on -1 after first 6 are finished.

We have 24 players in the book now as Jimmy Quinn from Fermoy and John Minogue in Riverdale among those just arrived

A Few new players have arrived Stephen Power, Paul McGreal & Stephen Keatinge have signed in ready to go. 

Surprise Surprise our 2015 champion JR Crangle is here playing early with club colleague Chris Cawley. 

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