BREAKING POINTS. The County Sligo Golf Club Weekly Newsletter September 28 th 2016

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1 BREAKING POINTS The County Sligo Golf Club Weekly Newsletter September 28 th 2016

2 DATE : 25 th September 2016 DATE : Saturday 24 th September COMPETITION : FORMAT : Singles Stableford 18 Holes- White Tees 1st. George Chadda (20) 37pts No of Entries :7 CSS: 73 (34pts) COMPETITION : FORMAT : Single Stableford 18 Holes- Stableford SCORE 1st. David Cunningham (13) 36pts 2nd. Francis Haran (15) 35 Pts CSS 73 (34pts). No of Entries: 39 Two s Report Sunday 25 th September James Barnicle Gary Byrne David Cunningham Alan Guckian Sean Moylan Walter Murphy

3 Topping up Bunkers / Revitalisation Today (22 nd Sept) we re checking out the depth of sand in the bunkers. It s incredible the amount of sand that s blown out of them when the wind blows. The bunkers that needed sand were topped up with a special graded bunker sand. We then tracked the sand in to make sure that a ball would not plug. A depth of 3 to 4 inches of sand spread evenly over the bunker is ideal. Work has started again on the revitalisation project over the past few weeks. Course Architect, Pat Ruddy, has been concentrating on the 12th hole. A new medal tee has been built and a new bunker has been added up the left hand side of the fairway. The tee box and the area in front of the tee was seeded out this week. The bunker build should be finished next week. Over-Seeding Greens New bunker on 3rd hole. The area in front of the new 12th tee has been seeded. Over the past few days we ve been over-seeding greens with a blend of fine fescue seed. We used the Blec over-seeder to make a dimple in the ground for the seed. The seed was dragged in with an astro turf mat to make sure it was spread evenly. Ten ton of top-dressing sand was applied, to smooth the putting surface, followed by a light brushing to work the sand in. The greens were then rolled with the turf iron. This may seem like a lot of disturbance on the greens but it s a standard procedure and the putting surfaces will be running fine in a couple of days time. If you would like to know what a fescue green should look like I would encourage you to check out the lower putting/chipping green in front of the clubhouse. This green was reseeded in June 2015 and now has around 90% fescue coverage. This is what we re working towards for all our greens. New bunker on the left side of the 12th fairway Top-Dressing with sand Brushing in the seed and sand.

4 LADIES GOLF RESULTS AND NEWS RESULTS Saturday 24 th September Single 18 S/F 1 st Attracta McGettrick (20) 28pts b9 Thursday 22nd September Autumn League 9-hole Qualifying S/F 1 st Martina Sherlock (22) 12pts SSS 76 Christmas Hampers Tuesday 20 th September Sponsor: Mullen s Spar 1 st Claudette Murphy (14) 37 pts 2 nd Mary Conefrey (14) 36 pts 3 rd Grainne Demmel (18) 35 pts Front 9 Colette Armstrong (26) 18 pts 6 Back 9 Pauline Maguire (23) 20 pts CSS th September Tuesday 9 hole Qualifying 1 st Miriam Mulligan (16) 17 pts Senior Open Day Monday 19 th September: Sponsor: Peter Marks 1 st Rita Walsh (25) 33 pts b9 2 nd Attracta McGettrick (20) 33 pts Visitor: Kathleen Bergin (21) Mountbellew G.C. 32 pts Front 9 Bonnie Short (27) 18 pts Back 9 Ethne McSharry 16 pts b 2 CSS 76 UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday 27 th September OPEN singles: Sponsor Toher s Pharmacy Saturday 1 st October 18 holes S/F Tuesday 4 th October 18 holes S/F, Stroke, Medal, Sponsor Sligo Park Hotel Ladies Autumn League 9 Hole Single Stableford comnpetition Played on the Championship course Runs Thursday 22 nd -27 th October Book online. Enter on the computer Weekly prizes and each week points awarded. 1 st 10 pts, 2 nd 8 pts, 3 rd 6 pts, 4 th 5 pts, 5 th 4 pts, 6 th 3 pts, 7 th 2 pts, 8 th 1 pt.

5 Challenge Cup Team in Dundalk G.C.

6 AIG CUPS AND SHIELD ALL-IRELAND FINALS - CHALLENGE CUP After securing the Connacht District Pennant our Ladies Challenge Cup panel went to the District Finals at Dundalk GC in confident mood. For the second year we were placed in the quarter final draw of the five competing districts. Our ladies lost to a very strong Headfort team who eventually went on to win the Challenge Cup beating Ballybunion in the final on Saturday. As Team Captain I am very proud of our panel who put in a massive effort preparing and practicing for the finals, they have gained massive experience and will be feeling confident going into next year s competition. I know that new friendships have been formed that will continue for years to come. To all our team, you represented the Club by playing the game in a truly sporting manner. To all our caddies thank you for your help on the bag. To Vice Captain Edel and Teams Co-ordinator Catherine thank you for all your support and hard work and Mary Kennedy for her help on rules. Lastly, thank you to all our supporters, particularly Captain Jeff, President Tony, Vice-Captain Tom and David and all the members who sent good wishes and who supported us in Dundalk. Team Captain Carmel Hatt

7 Challenge Cup Team in Dundalk G.C.

8 Junior Boys COMPETITION : Single Stableford DATE : Saturday 24th September FORMAT : 18 Holes- Stableford SCORE 1st. Daniel Ford 36 Pts (B9) 2nd. Niall McDermot 36 Pts Great to see Tom Flanagan(below) back after his broken wrist a strong finish to Tom s season is expected! Daniel Ford adds more points to his quest to finish as GOY, will he be caught...? Congratulations to Billy McCarthy and its great to see Daniel in the prizes, the apple doesn t fall far from the tree! 3rd. Tom Flanagan 29 Pts FORMAT : 9 Holes- Stableford 1st Billy McCarthy 17Pts 2nd Daniel Sproule 16Pts

9 David Brady Kevin Flanagan Rory Mullen Charlie Carr Prize presentations Saturday 24 th September Robert Fitzpatrick Declan Reidy Michael McNamara & Geoff Chrystal

10 For the love of Kevin Na(left) playing on his ownl, raced around East Lake in the final round at the Tour Championship, coming back at level par in less than 120 minutes and finishing with four straight birdies no less Some members suggested he wasn t on his own but was playing and trying to keep up with our own Eugene Henry! RULES OF GOLF QUIZ Q 1.A fellow competitor, who has volunteered to attend the flagstick while you attempt a long putt, gets distracted and does not remove the flagstick before your ball hits it. What is the penalty? Q 2. A is scheduled to play B in match play to start at 11:00 and a referee is assigned to the match. A arrives at the first tee ready to play at 11:02 and B arrives at 11:04. The referee informs the players the first hole has been decided and directs them to proceed to the second tee. After A tees off on the second hole, a par 3, B asks him what club he used and A answers that he used a six iron. A takes 4 strokes to hole out on the second and B takes 3. What is the state of the match? Q3.Your partner has an errant drive, which may result in a serious accident. Is there an obligation for you to shout fore? Answers on Ryder Cup Page Driving range tokens for members are available to purchase in the bar and office for 2.50 euros which get you 30 balls. Members please note that you can go over your limit on club card by 10 euros. Also note that it is not ermittedto retrieve balls from range area. Mark Flanagan enjoying his stag (Irish Leg) on the links on 30th July. (The King of the North, let him win!) Arnold Palmer(right) the King, died on 25 Sept He won 7 majors and 62 Tour events and was regarded as the main force behind the growth of our game in the 60 s and 70 s. I had the great honour of shaking his hand and having a brief chat with him at the Ryder Cup in the K Club a charming man - TH

11 AIG CUPS AND SHIELD ALL IRELAND FINALS Handicap Membership 10 Competitions 3 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY October 20 th, November 17 th, December 15 th, January 19 th, February 16 th, March 16th Running Draw 9:20-10:30 Looking forward to seeing you all Captain: Brid Armstrong The Sligo Ladies Challenge Cup team were beaten in the All-Ireland quarter finals by a very strong team from Headford G.C. who went on eventually to win the competition outright. The Sligo Ladies represented Sligo G.C. and Connacht with great pride and committment having for the second year running being drawn unluckily to play a quarter final play-off. The preparation was meticulous under the Team Captain Carmel Hatt, vice-captain Edel McDermott, Teams Co-ordinator Catherine Johnson and supported all the way by Captain Carmel McGrath. The Team on the day was Jean Barr, Rosie Mullan, Patricia Harte, Emma Flanagan, Patsy McElhone and subs Maire Dufficey and Kate Hegarty. Ann Harrison was also on the panel. The caddies who provided support on the day were Ann McGill, Una Gleeson, Deirdre Connolly, Helen Clarke and Lillian O Boyle with Alice Flanagan as back-up. A large number of supporters including Captain Jeff, President Tony, Vice-Captain Tom and David, made the long journey to Dundalk to support the team and show their appreciation for their total dedication over the whole season. Thanks to all the followers on whatsapp who were kept up to date with all the matches by Edel. We know this experience will be a great foundation for future success for all concerned.

12 Family Scramble Sunday 25th September Co Sligo Junior members and their families were not to be deterred by the heavy downpours of rain and hailstones on last Sunday afternoon in Bomore. 15 teams of 4 participated in the Fun Scramble, now in it's second year. Despite the tough conditions, the scoring was very low and tight at the top, with less than 1 shot between the top 5 teams. The honours on the day were taken by the Fitzpatrick Clan. Well done to all who play. Robbie, Eddie, Roisin & Meadhbh Fitzpatrick Tom, Dave (Laura) Saen and Brian McCabe. Rachel Clifford, Ailbhe O'Donovan and Kayla Maguire Girl s Golf 17 th Septetmber Birdie Joy for Rachel Clifford There was great excitement among the 5 hole competitors when Rachel Clifford walked up and sank her 6ft putt on the 4th in Bomore for her first ever birdie! A big thanks to Ger Sproule for capturing the moment. Girls Results 18 Hole Reds : 1st Niamh Cronin (8) 34pts, 2nd Anna Flanagan (33) 25pts 9 Hole Reds : 1st Ella Rose Feeney (28) 14 pts 2nd Ruth Flanagan (36) 13pts 9 Hole Green 1st Louise Casey (36) 17pts 2nd Roisin Fitzpatrick (36) 11pts 5 Hole Green : 1st Meadhbh Fitzpatrick 34 shots (B3) 2nd Rachel Clifford 34 shots Rachel Clifford on the 4 th

13 Tony Cunningham Jeff Hatt Gerry Pierce President CSGC Captain CSGC Captain Lahinch GC The inaugural Lahinch GC & Co. Sligo interclub friendly match, took place on Saturday 24 th and Sunday 25 th September. The match was played in great spirit and Co Sligo ran up a commanding lead of 4-1 in the Saturday fourballs. However in the Scotch Foursomes on Sunday Lahinch fought back and it took a chip in for a half on the 18 th by our team Captain Aidan Doyle to deny them a famous draw. The final score Co Sligo 5.5 Lahinch 4.5

14 eague The Winter league is more than winter golf but is very much a social event and is an ideal forum for new members to meet existing members and vice versa. Again a special thank you to Wehrly Bros for their kind sponsorship of the WL which is very much appreciated General Format Teams of Two. ( Same partnership as last Winter League not permitted.) 8 Teams per Section. Morning sections and Afternoon Section. Afternoon Section scheduled to commence at 12.30pm each day. 7 Qualifying Rounds over 9 Holes alternating between the Main Course & Bomore Postponed round will be re-scheduled for nominated spare Sunday March 12th. Entry Fee: 50 per person - includes Presentation Dinner. Juvenile 35 The event is confined to Male Members of all playing categories including Juvenile Members duly approved by the Committee on grounds of age and/or handicap. To Enter Entry fee of 100 per team or 50 per individual, to be enclosed in the envelope provided (envelopes will be available beside the Competitions computer). Juvenile Members entry fee 35 (not eligible to attend Winter League dinner). Write names on the envelope and post entry fee in Competition's Box. Names entered will be updated by the Committee on the Men s Club notice board. Single names accepted - Please leave a contact number.partners will be organised where possible. Full CONGU handicap required. R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Spare Final Nov 6 th Nov 20 th Dec 4 th Jan 22 nd Feb 5 th Feb 19 th Mar 5 th Mar 12 th Mar 26 th Taking over from Gerry McManus as Winter League Commissioner is the irrepressible, irreproachable and irrefutable Joe Keyes (right) Qualifying Rounds Format: Four Ball - V-Par on Main Course and Stableford on Bomore. Sections will alternate between Main Course and Bomore. Handicap: 9/20 of Full Handicap. Winner: Better Ball V-Par or Stableford score on the card over 9 holes. Match Score: 1 point for a drawn match - 3 points for a Win. Matches must be played in the order set out in the draw for the day. It is the responsibility of players to enter match results on the record sheets in the Bar as soon as practicable after conclusion of the match.failure to do so could result in Zero points being allocated by the Committee to both teams. Results of matches cannot be agreed by players by arrangement save where a team cannot fulfill a particular fixture & notify their opponents in advance of the scheduled tee time and the 3 points are awarded to the team who are in a position to play. A substitute may be allowed, at the discretion of the Committee, up to and including Round 4 Entry fees must be paid in full before start of the competition. Top 4 teams, from each section, qualify for the final. In the event of a tie the best score on the final qualifying day will decide qualification Closing Date for Entries: Fri 21st Oct 2016

15 Maeve Rooney presenting Niamh Cronin with the Junior Captain's Prize Niamh Cronin down to 7 After a series of strong results over the last 3 weeks including winning the Junior Captain's Prize, Niamh Cronin sees her handicap drop to an all time low of 7. Jessica Reynolds shot a cracking 26 shots in the 5 hole competition to win by 6. Sat 24 Sep Results : 9 Hole Red 1st Niamh Cronin (8) 18pts 2nd Anna Flanagan (33) 15pts 3rd Maebh McLoughlin (30) 14pts (B6) 9 Hole Green 1st Catherine Feeney (36) 10pts 2nd Maeve Sinnott (36) 7pts 3rd Roisin Fitzpatrick 4pts (B6) 5 Hole 1st Jessica Reynolds 26 shots 2nd Meadhbh Fitzpatrick 32 shots 3rd Tara Hallissy 38 shots Results : Sat 10th Sep 18 Hole : 1st Ella Rose Feeney (31) 33 pts 2nd Kate Armstrong (34) 26 pts (B9) 3rd Niamh Cronin (8) 26 pts 9 Hole Red : 1st Maebh McLoughlin (30) 16 pts (b6) 2nd Anna Flanagan (33) 16pts 3rd Rachel Toomey (36) 8 pts 9 Hole Green : 1st Isabella Henry (36) 18 pts (b6) 2nd Louise Casey (36) 18 pts 3rd Saoirse O'Donovan (36) 4 pts 5 Hole : 1st Meadhbh Fitzpatrick 29 2nd Tara Hallissy 31 3rd Jessica Reynolds 34 Ladies Tournament Team Event Friday 7 th October Bomore 2 pm Shot Gun Start Followed by meal in Golf 5pm 30 pp All Ladies Welcome Pink Theme Wear something pink

16 Ryder Cup prelude Davis Love may have set the cat amongst the pigeons when he stated: "This is the best golf team maybe ever assembled. The hosts seek to avoid losing for the ninth time in the past 11 meetings. Victorious 2014 European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley responded: "It's going to have a big galvanising affect on the European team,". Lets see who s right bring it on! All the action available to view in the golf club. Enjoy the matches in the company of friends. RULES OF GOLF QUIZ ANSWERS A1 You are penalised two strokes (Rule 17-3). A2 The state of the match on the third tee is that B is one up. As A and B both arrived at the first tee within five minutes after their starting time they each incurred the penalty of loss of hole, so the referee correctly ruled that the hole was halved. Although player B then asked player A what club he had used for his tee shot from the 2nd teeing ground, which would incur a loss of hole penalty if he had done it during his round, Decision 2/2 clarifies that in singles match play a player only begins their stipulated round when they make their first stroke in that round. Therefore, no penalty was incurred by B and A incurred the loss of hole penalty as soon as he gave B information on what club he had used. A 3. No. The player making the stroke has an obligation to shout fore. Although it is considered best practice for all to shout fore.

17 Sunday 25 th Sept after a drenching! Like drops of frozen rainbow light From: The Wanderings Of Oisin, W. B. Yeats Please Please take care of our course. The picture adjacent demonstrates damage done to just over the back of 18 by someone practicing their chipping to the practice green.

18 Tel: Austie s Bar & Restaurant sponsor of the Frank Doherty Cup Singles Saturday 1 st October, wish the best of luck to all the contestants.

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