:: Greencastle Golf Club 23.07.08

Forthcoming Events in Greencastle
Wednesday 23 - Shuttlecock G S 3.00 – 4.00
Thursday 24 - Ladies Day Open Charity singles (Moville Day Centre)
Friday 25 - Coleraine Borough Council 10.30 – 11.00
Saturday 26 - Leo Casey Memorial Cups (Timesheet in operation)
Sunday 27 - Singles Stableford (Player of the Year event)
Sunday 27 - Ladies v Shandon 4.00 – 4.40

Monday 28 - Ladies committee Meeting 7.30
Tuesday 29 - Tuesday League 8.00 – 12.00Scramble 6.30
Tuesday 29 - Scramble 6.30
Thursday 31 - Ladies Day Carrick-a-Man stableford
Friday 1 - Council Meeting 8.00 pm
Saturday 2 - Mr Michael Bonner’s Presidents Day (Timesheet in operation)
Sunday 3 - Singles stableford

Greencastle Golf Club Results 23.07.08
Last Thursday saw a singles stroke at Greencastle and Rosie Browne brought her golfing talents to the fore. The twenty one handicapper had a nett 65 to win by one shot from Marie Kelly (36). Third place was claimed by Isobel McCafferty (28) also on 66 nett.
Next Thursday is an Open Singles stableford with a timesheet in operation. This is the open in aid of Moville Day Centre which unfortunately had to be cancelled due to inclement weather conditions some weeks ago.

The Moville GAA Golf Classic was certainly the best attended classic in recent years at Greencastle, despite the fact that both Derry and Donegal were in action on the same day. The pride of victory went to Pierce Moore, Fergal McLaughlin, Stephen Corbett and Peter Helferty with 93 points. Following on from his Captains Day win, Leo McCauley inspired his team of Brendan Deehan, Cormac O’Connell and Denis Canavan to the runner up berth with 92. The top three was completed by Patsy O’Kane, Francie O’Kane, Eugene Kealy and Rodger O’Neill with 91 points. All three of these groups had 48 points on the back nine, with scoring on the front half being the deciding factor. A break of tie was required for the next two spots, both teams having 90 points. Joe Doherty, Seamus Doherty, Michael Barron and Seamus McElhinney were in fourth with Ciaran O’Neill, Brian Doherty, John McElhinney and Des Henry. The sixth place prize was taken home by Ciaran Kelly, Tony Carlin, Hilary Donnelly and Paddy Monagle with 89 points, and the prize for the best all ladies team was picked up by Veronica Harkin, Pat Donaghy, Colette Bradley and Margaret Canavan. Other prizes went to Colette Bradley and Paddy Keys for the nearest the pin, and Aoife O’Hare and Paul McCole for the longest drives.

Sundays competition was the Daniel Doherty fourball aggregate and over 40 pairs played on a day which saw the conclusion of the Open Championship. Shaun McDaid and Louis Conaghan were the pair who dovetailed best and came home with a total of 74 points. Playing in the last group out, Philip Burns and Philip Farren made a gallant effort but fell two points short and had to be content with second. A break of tie saw Michael Barron and Eugene Dunn with a better score of 68 claim third place.

This weekend sees the latest renewal of the Leo Casey Memorials Cups, a ladies and gents open singles competition. Last year winners Shaun McLaughin and Anne Heard will undoubtedly be back to defend their titles. A timesheet will be in operation and places can be reserved by contacting the club. The presentation of these prizes will take place on the evening along with prizes for the last few weeks competitions. All prize winners are requested to be in attendance or be represented on the night.
Sunday’s competition is a singles stableford and is the next in the Player of the Year challenges.


The semi finals of the men’s matchplay events are now known.

Biggar Cup
Philip Farren and Philip Burns v Shaun McDaid and Brian Reidy
Declan McBay and Niall McCourt v Neil Guckian and Hugh Casey

Inniskillen Cup
Billy McCaul v Brian Doherty
Andrew Ward v Harry McQuillan

Ties to be completed by 8 August

In the ladies Matchplay there is one quarter final to be played in the Houston Cup and this sees Veronica McLaughlin and Mary Brennan take on Mary Bovaird and Pauline McQuillan. The semi finals of the Tirconnail Cup see the following matches due for decision
Antoinette Hegarty v Colette Campbell
Kay Doherty v Margaret Canavan

In the Dunluce Cup, the second round matches are
Mar Hasson / Michael Bonner v Gavin Harkin / Frances Harkin
Aoife O’Hare / Jimmy Hegarty v Julie Kelly / Raymond Kelly
Kathleen Morris / Mervyn Morris v Antoinette Hegarty / Liam O’Kane
Cecelia McCole / Paul McCole v Mary Harkin / Alex Harkin
Mary Brennan / Maurice Brennan beat Rosie Browne / Victor McCloy
Eileen Farren / Joe McCafferty beat Mary Bovaird / Eugene O’Sullivan
Kate Lowe / Hugh Doherty beat Pat Donaghy / Paul Houston
Celine Houston / Brian Barr v Betty Gallagher / Seamus Doherty
Matches to be played on or before 1 August.

Q: Does your driver conform to the January 2008 rules?

From 1st January 2008, all drivers must conform to the provisions as set out in Appendix ll, 5c of the Rules of Golf:
"Spring Effect and Dynamic Properties"

Q1: Where can I find out if my driver will conform after 1 January 2008?
A1: The R&A has compiled and published the following lists based on the 2008 Rules:

Click here to search List of Conforming Driver Heads

Click here to search List of Non-Conforming Driver Heads

The new Rule will apply to all golfers of all abilities and in all forms of play. Most importantly, it is recognised that this Rule will affect the conformance status of many drivers in use and, whilst many golfers have already replaced or made plans to replace such clubs with conforming models, some golfers, it would seem, are still unaware of the new Rule and its implications.

Q2: Will the new Rule on drivers be applicable to amateur, Club level golfers?
A2: Yes. The new Rule will apply to all golfers, of all abilities, in all forms of play. This includes Club level golfers playing in their Club competitions and medals.

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