Warrenpoint Golf Club, Lower Dromore Road, Warrenpoint, County Down, BT34 3LN. Members Newsletter. May 2015

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1 Thursday 9 th April Down Junior Challenge Warrenpoint where host to one of the qualifying stages of the Down Junior Challenge, an exciting event run in conjunction with the Irish Open and Rory Foundation. A number of talented young golfers turned out to compete for the chance to move on to the regional finals at Ardglass Golf Club and to be in with a chance of meeting some of the starts of the European Tour! It was a closely run competition with the following moving on to the next stage: 7-10 Category: Sean Ryan Category: David Duffin Category: Lauren Hillen & Tiarnan Fegan Friday 10 th April Concert in Aid of Tree of Hope Children s Charity The superb Tommy Sands, cantabile choir and guests performed all in aid of the Tree of Hope Children s Charity. A large number were in attendance, enjoyed the food and entertainment and supported this great cause. We would like to thank all our members who supported the charity fundraiser as it helped to raise a significant amount of mony.

2 Saturday 11 th April Presentation Evening The first monthly presentation evening of the season brought together prize-winners from March and early April to collect their prizes. Mojo performed live for the crowd and an excellent menu was put together by Fairway s Restaurant. Congratulations to all of our prize-winners and thank you to all of our sponsors! Thursday Open 9th April Overall Winner Declan O Hare 38 pts Runner up Kevin Mc Veigh 38 pts Ladies Winner Margaret Mc Mahon 35 pts Easter Saturday 4 th April O Tierney Cup Open Singles Stableford Overall Winner Stephen Robinson 43 pts Runner up Gerry Quinn 42 pts Third Damian Flanagan 41 pts Best Gross Paddy Magee 35 Gross pts Easter Sunday 5th April Open Mixed Greensomes Overall Winners Majella & Michael Fitzpatrick 65.5 Nett Runners up Ann & Liam Gawley 66 Nett Easter Monday 6th April Open Fourball Stableford Overall Winners John Mc Mahon & Brendan O Loughlin 51 pts Runners up John Burns & Bruce Mc Neill 45 pts 21 bk 9 Third Noel Boyle Jnr & John Murray 45 pts 20 bk 9 Wednesday 8th April Singles Stableford Sponsored by Specsavers Winner Richard Convery 46 pts 0-9 Section Colm Campbell Snr 41 pts Section John Mc Mahon 44 pts Section Sean Mc Donagh 41 pts Best Gross Colm Campbell Jnr 34 Gross pts

3 Saturday 11th April Singles Stableford Sponsored by Cookstown Overall Winner James Taylor 40 pts 0-9 Section Winner Jack Campbell 40 pts Section Winner Raymond Duffin 38 pts Section Winner Gerry Castelli 39 pts 0-9 Section Runner up Shane Mc Mahon 38 pts Section Runner up Michael Redmond 38 pts Section Runner up Damian Mc Givern 39 pts Best Gross David Graham 32 Gross pts Juvenile Anthony Mc Ateer 42 pts Superb Smylie Secures O Reilly Off Sales Singles Stableford Francis Smylie (24) was on top form to win the overall prize on Wednesday 15 th April with 43 pts. Narrowly beaten for the top prize was Robin Prescott (14) who won the mid-section prize with 42 pts. The low section was won by our senior cup captain Colm Campbell Snr (4) who returned 41 pts while the high section winner was Joseph O Connor Snr with 40 pts. The best gross prize went to PJ Parr (2) who shot a level par 36 gross pts. Many thanks to O Reilly Off Sales for their sponsorship! Seamus puts on a Parrful display to take the Thursday Open Seamus Parr (14) was victorious in the Thursday Open on 17th April with 38 pts pushing Dessie Sloan (18) into second with 37 pts. Kathleen Byrne s (18) 34 pts was good enough to win the ladies prize! Mc Alinden Masters the Sister Cities Singles Stableford on Saturday 18th April A sunny but windy Saturday brought tricky playing conditions but Neil Mc Alinden (18) put together a superb 40 pts to win the main prize. He was closely followed by Anton Tighe (16) who also fired 40 pts but with a weaker back 9. Anton won the high section while the low section was won by Noel Devine (8) with 39 pts and the middle section by Ronan Gray (14) with 39 pts. 39 pts was a popular score with all the section runners up finishing on this score. Paul Devine (7) was runner up in the low section, Paul Grant (11) in the middle section and Paul Greenan (16) in the high section. The lowest gross was returned by Shane Mc Mahon (5) with 34 Gross pts.

4 Mc Alinden makes it a double in our Hanna Hillen Financial Services Singles Stableford For the second time in a matter of days Neil Mc Alinden (17) has posted a winning score and this time it was an incredible 44 pts that made him the clear winner. In second was Seamus Parr (14) with 41 pts, winning the middle section. The low section prize went to Paul Reavey (0) with 41 pts and the high section prize was won by Joseph Larkin (16) with 40 pts. The best gross on the day went Ryan Gribben (-1) who had a 3 under round of 68. Curtis cruises to victory in Hill Vellacott Accountants Singles Stableford A day mixed with showers, sun and wind made for difficult conditions for all the players in the field. It was Mark Curtis (14) who manoeuvred his way around the course in 40 pts to claim first place and the overall prize. Close behind with 39 pts were a contingent of players. Winning the low section was Brian Mc Kee (3), while the middle section prize went to Sam Grattan (11) and the high section to Michael Devlin (23). Also on 39pts was Stanley Weir (5), runner up in the low section, and Robert Ferguson (26), runner up in the high section. Dave Scott (10) took the runner up prize in the middle section with 38 pts. The best gross on the day was returned by Ros Carvill (3) with 34 Gross pts. Gervase Grasps Victory in Phibsboro Dental Clinic Singles Stableford The morning starters got the best of the weather on Wednesday 29 th April and Gervase Mc Guigan (23) took full advantage to fire a round of 42 pts and take top spot. Another morning starter, Noel Weir (19), also returned 42 pts which won the high section. The middle section winner was Raymond Duffin (12) with 38 pts while John Spiers (9) took the low section with 38 pts also. The lowest gross on the day was returned by Jack Campbell (3) with 35 Gross pts. Seniors News Mid Ulster Senior League The first round of the MUSL took place at Greenore G.C. on Monday 20 th April with the home team taking a commanding lead with 129 pts. In 2 nd was a trio of teams including Warrenpoint, Kilkeel & Lurgan on a score of 108 pts. The best of the day from our team was G Mc Guigan & D Sloan with 42 pts and they qualify for the next round that takes place at Edenmore G.C. on Thursday 7 th May. North Eastern Seniors League The final round of the NESL took place at Laytown & Bettystown G.C. on Tuesday 21 st April. Eamon Lyons and Percy Mulligan returned the best score from our team with 42 pts, contributing towards a 4 card total of 155 pts. The leaders, Ardee G.C., performed somewhat better with 173 pts cementing their lead at the top of the table and taking first place. Our men finished 5 th overall. The league s surplus this year of 800 is to go to the local Hospice of Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club.

5 Ladies News Tuesday 7 th April Ladies Flynn Cup Singles Stableford Overall Winner Doreen Fitzsimons 39 pts Section A Winner Maire Murray 34 pts Section B Winner Eileen Mc Greevy 36 pts Section C Winner Louise Bell 35 pts Section A Runner up Mary Mc Grath 33 pts (apologies) Section B Runner up Petrina Flood 35 pts Section C Runner up Margaret Digney 31 pts Sunday 12 th April Ladies Singles Stableford Overall Winner Majella Fitzpatrick 36 pts Ladies Daisy Ferguson Dominated by Dympna & Sinead Tuesday 14 th April saw our ladies take to the course for the Daisy Ferguson Grennsomes. There was some excellent scoring with the afternoon players getting the best of the weather but it was Dympna Sands and Sinead Murphy who fired a superb 45 pts to come out on top. They will now move on to represent the club at Royal County Down in the Regional Finals on the 10 th August. Sunday 19 th April Ladies Singles Stableford Overall Winner Catherine Monaghan 36 pts Ladies Spring Week in Warrenpoint Golf Club Great weather combined with competitive golf ensured that this year s Ladies Spring Week in Warrenpoint golf club was one of the most successful in recent years. On Monday the Ladies Fourball, betterball was won by Alma Crilly and Pat Murray with 40 points on countback from Ann Gawley and Roisin McGivern. On Tuesday 21 st April, the Ladies Breast Cancer Singles Stableford took place. The event was sponsored by Best Property services.

6 The good conditions ensured a great turnout with 74 ladies participating in the competition. Una McNeill was the overall winner with 41 points. The Section A (0-21) winner was Rosemary Thornton with 37 points from Ann Gawley with 35 points. Rosemary posted 10 pars and 2 birdies to reach her score of 37. The Section B winner was Margaret McMahon with 37 points from Louise Carr who also scored 37 points but missed out on the countback. Section C (29-36) was won by Louise Bell with 38 points from Debbie McGivern on 37 points. Brenda Hughes had best gross with 22 points. Thursday hosted one of the highlights of the womens golf season The Ladies Open Glenny Cup Singles Stableford. The Glenny Cup was first competed for in Warrenpoint in1911. The magnificent cup was presented by Reverend Robert Edmund Glenny, Rector of Clonallon, to be played for by the ladies in Warrenpoint Golf Club. The cup was first won by Miss McAreavy in November 1911 and by his daughter Rhoda Glenny in October Rhoda subsequently emigrated to South Africa in 2017 where she continued to play golf and was runner up in the South African womens championship in This year s Glenny Cup was sponsored by Fisher Mullan Solicitors. 87 women participated in the brilliant sunshine which brought out the best golf and best scores seen this year. Clare Kearney was the overall winner with 45 points. Her round included 4 birdies and 9 pars. Section A (0-21) was won by Sandra McAvoy with 44 points, her round included 1 birdie and 9 pars. The runner up in Section A was Sheila Casey with 37 points. Section B (22-28) was won by Brigid McMahon with 43 points. Brigid s round included 2 birdies and 4 pars. Kathleen O Hare was runner up with 39 points. Section C (29-36) was won by Margaret Digney with 36 points on countback from Phyllis Murdock who had the same score. Siobhan Kearney from Dundalk Golf Club won the visitors prize with 36 points. Rosemary Thornton had the best gross with 24 points. Lady Captain Petrina Flood said This year s Ladies Spring Week was one of the most successful in recent years. The good weather, large number of competitors and the high standard of golf will ensure that Warrenpoint Ladies branch will remain a huge influence in Ladies golf in the next few years.

7 Team News Ulster Cup John Spiers and his Ulster Cup team travelled to Cruit Island G.C. with a lead and came through the away leg to progress into the next round. Next up is Fintona G.C. on Sunday 10 th May at Warrenpoint with the return leg the following Sunday. Ulster Fourball Liam Gawley and his Ulster Fourball Team came to return leg on Sunday with a respectable 3-2 deficit from the away leg. Again it was a close match at Warrenpoint with a 3-2 score in Warrenpoint's favour and Warrenpoint coming out overall winners by a narrow 4 hole margin. The second round will be against Portsalon G.C. with the away leg first on 10 th May and the return leg at home the following Sunday. Challenge Cup Mary Mackin and her ladies faced a tough challenge against a strong Dungannon team. A 3-2 victory at home left things in the balance but Dungannon proved too strong at home taking a 4-1 victory, moving on to the next round. Thanks to Mary and her team and good luck to Dungannon! Intermediate Cup Our ladies intermediate team had a 3-2 lead heading away to Malone Golf Club. However, a very strong Malone team proved formidable taking the victory and moving on to next round. Thanks to Pat Best and her team and good luck to Malone! Minor Cup Anne Black and her Minor Cup travelled to Bangor trailing 2-3 from the home match. In spite of incredibly inclement, intemperate conditions...hailstones and strong winds, Warrenpoint battled to a 3-2 victory on the day but lost by 2 holes overall. A great effort from the team. Many thanks to Anne and her team and good luck to Bangor in their next match! Fred Daly Our youngsters faced a very strong team form Fortwilliam G.C. in their first round. Fortwilliam proved too strong over the 2 legs and progressed to the second round. We thank Michael Gilsenan and our juvenile team and wish Fortwilliam well for the remainder of the competition. Ahead in May Many of our teams will kick off their campaign this month with the Jimmy Bruen, Pierce Purcell, Mixed Foursomes, Senior Cup and Junior Cup all in action. A busy month of team golf ahead and we would like to wish all players and team captains good luck!

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11 Friday 15 th May Rotary Quiz Night Join us from 9pm for night of fun with a quiz night in aid of the Rotary Club. All members and guests are welcome to attend with the quiz immediately following our Open Evening. We would like to thank all of our Sponsors during the month of May Saturday 2 nd May Planning Palette Ltd Tuesday 5 th May Jenkins Family Wednesday 6 th May Dream World Bedding Saturday 9 th May Autoline Insurance Sunday 10 th May Wraps Boutique Newcastle Tuesday 12 th May - Carrickdale Nurseries/Campbell Landscapes Wednesday 13 th May Aylesforte Interiors & Mourne Carpets Tuesday 19 th May Mash Accessories Wednesday 20 th May Dee s Frozen Foods Thursday 21 st May ASM Chartered Accountants Saturday 23 rd May CR Morrow Tuesday 26 th May Typerite Ltd Wednesday 27 th May Bennetts Wine Warehouse Saturday 30 th May Seatruck Ferries

12 May-15 1 FRI Junior Foursomes 3 pm 2 SAT Singles Stableford Sponsored by Planning Palette Ltd - Timesheet posted 24/04/15 3 SUN Ladies Competition 9:30-10:00am and 2:00-2:45pm 4 MON Bank Holiday Open 4 Person Team Event - Timesheet posted 20/04/15 5 TUES Ladies Club Championship Stroke - 2nd Round Sponsored by the Jenkins Family 6 WED Singles Stableford Sponsored by Dream World Bedding - Timesheet posted 28/04/15 7 THURS Ladies & Gents Open Singles Stableford - Timesheet posted 23/04/15 Belfast Insurance Institute G.S. 11am - 12 Noon 8 FRI Fashion Show in Aid of Cruse 9 SAT Singles Stableford Sponsored by Autoline Insurance - Timesheet posted 01/05/15 10 SUN Ladies Competition Sponsored by Wraps Boutique Newcastle 9:30-10:00am and 2:00-2:45pm Juvenile Competition 11:30am - 12:15pm Ulster Cup Match 12:45pm 11 MON 12 TUES Ladies Mary Peters Trust Singles Stableford Sponsored by Carrickdale Nurseries/Campbell Landscapes - Finals at Massarene G.C. 18/08/ WED Singles Stableford Sponsored by Aylesforte Interiors & Mourne Carpets - Timesheet posted 05/05/15 14 THURS Ladies & Gents Open Singles Stableford - Timesheet posted 30/04/15 15 FRI Open Evening 2015 Rotary Quiz Night 9pm 16 SAT Prescott Salver Fourball Stableford - 32 pairs qualify for matchplay - Timesheet posted 08/05/15 17 SUN Ladies Competition 9:30-10:00am and 2:00-2:45pm Rossmore Cup Match 1-1:50pm 18 MON Vintners G.S. 1-2pm 19 TUES Ladies O2 Singles Stableford Sponsored by Mash Accessories 20 WED Singles Stableford Sponsored by Dee's Frozen Foods - Timesheet posted 12/05/15 21 THURS Ladies 3 Person Open Team Event Sponsored by ASM Chartered Accountants - Timesheet posted 30/04/2015 Gilrs 9 Hole Competition from 5:30pm 22 FRI Saval GAC Golf Classic 23 SAT Singles Stableford Sponsored by CR Morrow - Timesheet posted 15/05/15 24 SUN Ladies Competition 9:30-10:00am and 2:00-2:45pm Bosco G.S. 11:30am - 12:30pm 25 MON Bank Holiday Open Singles Stableford Men & Ladies - Timesheet posted 11/04/15 26 TUES Ladies Richardson Cup Singles Stroke Sponsored by Typerite Ltd Warrenpoint 27 WED Singles Stableford Sponsored by Bennetts Wine Warehouse - Timesheet posted 19/05/15 28 THURS Ladies & Gents Open Singles Stableford - Timesheet posted 14/05/15 29 FRI Rostrevor GAA Golf Classic 30 SAT Singles Stableford Sponsored by Seatruck Ferries - Timesheet posted 22//05/15 31 SUN Ladies Competition 9:30-10:00am and 2:00-2:45pm