MEN S COMMITTEE REPORT FOR 2018

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1 MEN S COMMITTEE REPORT FOR 2018 Remembrance: It is with sadness that we record the passing of the following members during the year: Noel Synnott, Frank Maguire, John Quinn, Patrick Cooney, Harry Cullen, Brian Curran, Gerry T Murphy, Fergus Murphy, Brendan Pierce, Michael Hughes, William Jordan, Bill Flynn, Brendan Dolan, Gerry Carpenter. Tournament: Tournament Secretary John Lambert and his committee did a wonderful job in organising all the timesheets and golf competitions listed in our diary. Many thanks are due to Eamonn Maguire, Enda Morris, Gay Gallagher, Andy Cullen, Tom Blake, Brian Looby, Aidan Foy and Gerry Paterson. The winners of the principal competitions were: Captain s (Jack Higgins) Prize Lord Mayor s Cup Captain s Prize to 5-Day Members President s (Michael Tyndall) Prize Morrow Cup Corn Ui Cheallaigh (Club Championship) Intermediate Scratch Cup Trustees Prize IPGA Tankard Seniors Trophy Moran Cup St. Andrew s Cup Crawford Cup Gerry O Brien Cup (Club Fourball Match Play) Bohemian Cup (Club Foursomes Match Play) St. Patrick s Cup Pat O Brien Philip Smith Sean Quinn Paul Mangan Paul McLoughlin Pat Murray Paul Gethings John Phelan/ Tom Brennan David Kelly Gerry Cleary/ Greg Harkin Brian McDonagh Fearghal Sullivan Joe Kenny Philip Duffy & Glen Gibbons Paul Fetherston & Brian Kirwin Sean Stafford

2 Robinson Cup Professional s (Eamonn Brady s) Prize April Medal May Medal June Medal July Medal August Medal September Medal October Medal Golfer of The Year Gross Eclectic Net Eclectic Club Mixed Foursomes Peter Fagan Alex Tyrrell Michael Tyndall TJ Byrne Conor Murphy A. Coary Martin Power Brendan Connolly Tom Redmond Paul Fetherston Sean Stafford Conal Regan Alan & Bernie Smith Lord Mayor's Cup This year s Lord Mayors Cup was once again generously sponsored by Killester Travel (Sean Skehan). The winner was Philip Smith (Malahide) who beat Ger Campion (Donabate) in the final. The best Clontarf competitor was Donal Heron who lost to Philip Smith in the semifinal. Team Competitions: Our Snooker team: Under the excellent management of Mick Leonard once again we emerged in the top 4 teams from the league, unfortunately in the Cup stage of the competition we were beaten by Howth in the semi- final 3-2. In Team Events Senior Cup (Managed by Graham Fahy & Mick Fahy Jnr) Clontarf beat Malahide 4 ½ - ½. We then lost to Portmarnock Links 3-2 Barton Shield (Managed by Graham Fahy & Mick Fahy Jnr) Clontarf Failed to qualify by 1 shot. Junior Cup (Managed by Brian Congdon and Colin Sheridan) Clontarf qualified for the match play, however we were the beaten by Knockanally 1 ½ -3 ½. Jimmy Bruen (Managed by Mick Kellett & Neal O Flynn) Missed qualifying by 1 shot.

3 Metropolitan Cup (Managed by Tom Blake & Brian Mooney) In the first round we beat Sillogue 8-1. We then beat Corrstown 6 ½ - 2 ½. We followed this win by beating St. Margaret's and Castleknock golf clubs in subsequent rounds 7-2, however Clontarf lost to Portmarnock 5 ½ -3 ½ to end a great run. Pierce Purcell (Managed by Jack McGuinness & John Delaney) Clontarf qualified for the match play competition but were ultimately beaten by Portmarnock GC. 1 ½ - 3 ½. Barton Cup (Managed by Conor Murphy & Tommy McCarthy) This year the Barton Cup team had a tremendous run beating St. Anne s in the first round then Portmarnock 3 ½ - 1 ½, followed by St Margarets 4-1 and then Malahide 3 ½ - 1 ½. On the 30 th June the Clontarf beat a very strong Headford GC. This led to the semifinal on 22 nd July only to be defeated by Tullamore GC. Irish Mixed Foursomes (Managed by Ray Maguire and Ann Keevey) In the first round Clontarf beat Howth GC but were beaten by the Island GC in the 2nd round on the final hole. All Ireland Fourball (Managed by Eamonn Maguire & Dick Shanahan) Clontarf beat The Island 3-2 but then lost to Malahide 1 ½- 3 ½. J.B. Carr Seniors (Managed by Aidan Foy & Liam Lee) Clontarf were beaten by Hermitage in the 2 nd round 2-3. Uden Cup (Managed by Brian Looby & Brian Johnston). Clontarf won the Uden Cup (details below). McDonnell Cup (Managed by Barry Hallinan and Noel Hickey) In the first round Clontarf beat The Island 3 ½ - 1 ½ only for Swords to beat Clontarf in the second round 2-3. O Grady Mixed Foursomes (Managed by Ian Maguire & Mags Quinn). Clontarf beat Beaverstown in the first round 3-2. Then we beat The Island 3 ½ -1 ½, however we were then beaten by Swords in the third round 2-3. Fingal Seniors (Managed by Des Killen & Brian Leech) In the first round we tied Beaverstown 3-3. We then held Malahide to a draw. In the next round we beat Donabate 4-2. We then faced Ashbourne who beat Clontarf 4 ½ - 1 ½ matches, missing out on getting in to the play off stage, to end this year s campaign. Super Seniors (Managed by Colm O Rourke & Fred Kelly) In our first match we tied with Headford 2 ½ - 2 ½, we then tied with Dun Laoghaire 2 ½ - 2 ½. We then beat Lisheen Springs 3-2 but lost to Milltown 1 ½ - 3 ½. As a result we missed out in the play off stage of the competition. Club Committees V the Staff. This year the staff successfully retained the Cup. 2 ½ to 2 ½.

4 Jimmy McClean Trophy (Managed by Brian Leech) This annual event against Portmarnock Links was won this year for the first time by Clontarf, 3 matches to 2 and was played at the Portmarnock Links. Uden Cup: As outlined above, Clontarf won the 2018 Uden Cup under the management of Brian Looby and Brian Johnston. The competition began in May when we beat St Anne's. This victory was followed a month later when the team defeated Howth GC. At the end of July we were victorious over Skerries GC. This led to the final against Hollystown where after the first leg Clontarf trailed 3-2. Thankfully in the 2nd leg we managed to reverse that result and emerged WINNERS on the 19th Hole. Congratulations to the two Brians and all the team members. They include the following: Brendan Foy, Brian Sullivan, Eamonn Ryan, Christy Stafford, Dave Brennan, Joe Lyons, Joe Halpenny, Tom Hayes, Paul Fennelly, David Kelly, Martin Kelly, Dave Corcoran, Paul McLoughlin, Brian Reid and Niall Glackin. All our Team Managers, assistants, squad members and caddies must be congratulated for their total commitment in preparation and competition, and also our Club professional, Eamonn for the coaching sessions to the various squad members throughout the Inter-Club campaigns. Junior Section: Paul McMahon represented the Junior Section on the Men s committee. All junior competitions were well supported. A great debt of gratitude is due to Paul for the wonderful work he and his team have put into guiding our juniors for the past five years. Paul is retiring from this position at this year s AGM leaving our Junior Section in great shape for the future. Thank you Paul, from all on our Committee. The winner of the main competitions were: Captain s (Jack Higgins) Prize: President s (Michael Tyndall) Prize: Paul Conaty Memorial Trophy: Lady Captain s (Marie McEneff) Prize: Kevin Heffernan Trophy: Olivia Stafford Darren Kearney James Daly Cian O'Brien Conor Davis

5 Junior inter club events Fred Daly Plate: Clontarf Beat Royal Dublin only to be beaten at a later date by Roganstown 3-2 Andy Desmond Trophy: I am delighted to report that Clontarf beat Beaverstown in the final to bring home the trophy. Congratulations to all the team and management. The team members were: Dean Russell Sean Stafford (Jnr. Captain) Alex Tyrrell Conor O'Brien We also qualified for the Leinster under 18 Junior Strokes, which was hosted by Clontarf Golf Club this year. Having qualified the team went on to play in the finals at Kilkea Castle in Castledermot where we finished mid table. In this year s Maura Walsh Trophy, the final day was hosted by Clontarf Golf Club. The team was managed by Jason O Brien and Brian Mooney. Our Juvenile Boys team were runner up to Donabate GC. A big debt of gratitude is owed to a number of members who gave their time and support to our Junior Convenor in running the Junior Section during the year. They include Christy Stafford, Brendan D'Arcy and Marie Duignan. A special thanks to John McEvoy, Gay Gallagher and Philip Duignan. Handicap A big thanks is also due to David Hennessy and his team who have so efficiently run our handicap system for the last four years. David is also retiring from this position at the AGM. From all on the committee, thank you David. A big thank you to all on David's Committee: Peter Bergin, Michael Kellett and Conor O Neill Men's Treasurer A big thank you to Tom Sheridan who has done a tremendous job keeping the club finances in good order. House

6 House sub-committee was represented by Joe Sheridan and Ray Williams and we thank them for their involvement and contribution during the year. Ray is retiring from the committee at this AGM. From all on the committee, thank you Ray. Social Tony O Toole and Dave Drennan were our representatives from the social committee, and we thank them sincerely for all their time and hard work during the year in organising the many enjoyable social events and other occasions. Course Course sub-committee was represented by Tommy McCarthy and Gerry Power, and we thank them for their excellent contribution. Golf Ireland A single Governing body for golf in Ireland: The Golfing Union of Ireland (1891) and Irish Ladies Golf Union (1893) are the last remaining single-gender governing bodies for golf in the world. Each boasts a long and distinguished history in the service of their respective members. Today it is widely recognised and accepted that a single governing representative body will be more appropriate and effective in representing the views, needs and aspirations of all golfers across the island of Ireland. Hence, the creation of Golf Ireland. Over the past decade the ILGU and GUI have worked together on a host of joint initiatives, building a solid working relationship and a strong mutual appreciation between the bodies. A unique opportunity now exists to create an inclusive governing body for golf in Ireland. The creation of Golf Ireland will help drive the development of the game and ensure that a healthy and successful future lies ahead for all of Ireland s affiliate clubs. guide for clubs (Golfing Union of Ireland) Source: An essential Both the ILGU and the GUI will hold respective meetings where affiliated clubs will be invited to attend to vote on the Golf Ireland Proposal. The ILGU AGM and the GUI EGM will both take place on 19 th January The Men s club will have a vote at the GUI meeting. The Management Committee of Clontarf Golf Club have directed the Men s Club to vote in favour of the amalgamation. For more detail on the proposed amalgamation I would refer members to: Onegoverningbody.com Summary

7 It was another great year, and on behalf of our Captain Jack Higgins and Vice- Captain Ray Bergin, I would sincerely like to thank the Management Committee and our General Manager Pat Murray for all their support during the year, the various sub-committees for their commitment in running events and maintaining high standards, Office, Bar, Security, House and Catering staff for their assistance and courtesy; our Professional Eamonn Brady and his staff; our course superintendent Darragh and the course staff, and all the members who managed, played or caddied on club teams, for their time and commitment; all our sponsors for their continued generosity and without question you, our fellow members for your encouragement and your support for all our golfing and social activities. On behalf of the Captain, Jack and the everyone on the Committee I wish all the members of the Men s Club a Happy New Year, Good Health and enjoyable golfing in Ray Maguire Men's Secretary December 2018