Templemore
Appreciation of vice-captain Declan Kennedy
I want to thank club captain Jim Ryan for making me vice-captain.
It is a great honor to be asked to run your golf club and I gladly accepted. I will try to continue the excellent work provided by Jim and all the former captains.
I also want to thank my wife Brenda for all the support and encouragement she gives me in every decision I make.
Next year will be a tough year for me, but I know I have great people around me who can guide me and help me fulfill my roles and duties. Currently we have a wonderful dedicated committee working tirelessly behind the scenes planning and organizing everything for the benefit of the Club and its members.
We are now entering a new phase of Templemore Golf. The Club now has its own autonomy which will allow us to plan for the future with more certainty. The advantage of gaining our own autonomy creates challenges and new responsibilities, but I am sure that with the people involved in this golf club, they will be accomplished.
Before I start thanking people, I would first like to mention the members who passed away recently, Joe O’Connor and PJ Leahy come to mind.
They gave the club great memories, and we miss them a lot and especially this week. I want to thank Dinny Maher for all his long hours and efforts to get the course back in top condition for this weekend. Also, Tom McGrath, Michael Webster and Liam Leahy.
The Competition Committee, Sean Lee, Les Mason, Declan Russell and Mick Keely who worked tirelessly and made sure everything ran smoothly over the weekend, you guys made it super easy for me, thank you.
This weekend would not have been a success only for the effort that all the members gave playing in such exceptionally hot conditions (+30), a very big thank you to all for taking part in the competition.
Congratulations to all of the Vice Captains winners, especially winner Ned Delaney, a young golfer to watch!! Ned had a magnificent score of 77 gross and 64 net, narrowly surpassing three seasoned players who had 65 net. All in all it was a very enjoyable weekend, and once again I want to thank everyone who helped make this a great weekend of golf. Sincerely, Declan Kennedy
Vice Captains Award Winners
August 13 and 14. On a torrid (+30) weekend for golf, there was a big turnout for Declan Kennedy’s vice-captains award. In 1st. spot with a 64 net was Ned Delaney. 2nd on the countdown with 65 goals was Bertie Keane. 3rd.
Donald Golden also with 65. 4th. Ted Kennedy also with 65 net. 5th. with 66 net was Oliver Murray. 6th. place again on the countdown Michael Fogarty with Net 68. The best Front Nine with 38 hits was Pat Dunne. The Best Back Nine, On Count Back, with 38 hits Declan Russell. Congratulations to all for making this golf weekend a great weekend.
Diversity
August 10. Results: Results of the Social Mixte: 1st. Team, John Stapleton, Pat Shelly, Paddy Bourke 25.1. 2nd: Michael Webster, John Hassett, Mary Hogan 27.8.
Ladies Stableford 18 holes.
1st of August. Mary Butler, 2nd. Della Ryan, 3rd. Bernie Stapleton.
Juvenile school of excellence
Started Tuesday July 12 followed by ladies class at 11am. Everyone’s participation continues, an indication of the interest in adopting golf as a recreational pastime. The school is an embryo for star players, ie former student Ned Delaney winning the vice-captains with a magnificent score of 77 and 64 net. Contact club secretary Pat O’Connell, 087 9205821. “GOLF IS FOR ALL”
50/50 draw
Winner of the 50/50 draw on Sunday August 14. Martin Walsh, €200.
The 50/50 draw is also available online for anyone unable to make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/
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Senior result
August 11. On a glorious sunny morning, 7 teams participated. 1st. 55 stitches. John Kirwan, Jim Gleeson, Frankie Shortt, Phil Ryan. 2nd. 54 dots. Bertie Keane, Sean Cashman, Joe Hennessy, Willie Haverty. 3rd. 51 dots. Bernie O’Rourke, Pat O’Connell, Ollie Murray, James Murray.
Golf is for Everyone – Membership Fees
Membership is now due. No fees means no entry to club competitions in the future, main dashboard for tee bookings and WhatsApp members.
Fees can be paid to any committee member, or placed in the FEE box in the locker room. Alternative, you can pay on the website. templemoregolfclub.ie/
Membership/ All prices are listed on the website.
Dates for your diary
Mixed social. Each Wednesday
Seniors. Every Thursday 9 a.m.
Presidents Awards, 3rd and 4th. September.
Golf classic. Friday September 16, Saturday September 17, Sunday September 18.
