Weekly News 25th September 2023

Presidents Mixed Scramble
The final competition of the President's mixed scramble has been rescheduled for Saturday October 7th. Draw for partners 2pm to 3pm 

Mens Club
The finals of the Kenny Cup and Club Championship matchplay competitions took place on Sunday. In the Kenny Cup, John Conniffe beat Craig Pardy on the 17th hole. In the Club Championship Cormac Moylan beat Cathal Kirwan on the 16th hole.

With the conclusion of the matchplay competitions it brings to a close the Golfer of the Year events. After seven strokeplay and two matchplay events (Hackett and Kenny Cup) the Golfer of the Year for 2023 is Aidan Farrelly. Aidan had a very successful year, winning the President's  Prize, the Hackett Cup and getting to the semi finals of the Kenny Cup
Many thanks to all the members who took part and to playing their matches on time.

Results of Alf Regan Cup.
1st Aaron Nugent (18) 41 pts.
2nd Paul Brophy (17) 39 pts.
Cat 1 (0-7) John Troy (7) 34 pts.
Cat 2 (8-15) Shane Pardy (8) 38 pts.
Cat 3 (16+) Cathal Hogan (17) 35 pts.

18 Hole Singles Stableford competition continues this week.
Play off white tees. Placing on fairway only.
Entry €4, re- entry €4.

Next weekend's competition (Saturday 30th and Sunday 1st) is an 18 Hole Singles Stableford competition. Play off white tees. Placing on fairway only. Entry fee €10. Last tee off 2pm.
As with all competitions, see current rules notices above the computer in the Men's locker room.

Offaly County Championship
Congratulations to Esker Hills who won the Offaly County Championship in Birr last Friday played over 15 Holes
Result: Esker Hills 109; Birr 105; Edenderry 103; Tullamore 100.

Seniors Result 14th September
1st: Christy McGarry, Jerome Molloy, Emmett Martin (53)
2nd: John Conniffe, Brian McDermott, Ger Claffey

Ladies Club
Thank you to all who supported our coffee morning held last Thursday in aid of Offaly Hospice which raised €805.

Competitions
Glenn Eagles competition will take place on Thursday 28th September (Weather permitting), dra for partners at 1.00pm.

-  Final Competition for Presidents mixed scramble is rescheduled for Saturday, 7th October, draw for partners 2.00 - 3.00.

- The Glenns Trophy Qualifying Competition ongoing. Over 55's, see format and competition rules in entry book.

-  New 9 Hole competition (10) is in the book.

- Open Day kindly sponsored by "A Sportsman Dream" which had to be abandoned yesterday due to inclement weather will be rescheduled. Further details to follow.

Weekly Fundraiser Draw
The numbers drawn this week were  6, 11, 21 and 24. The jackpot was not won. The weekly prize winner was Cormac Moylan. The jackpot stands at €5,000.