Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club

PRINCIPAL WINNERS 2007

• President's Prize: D O'Flaherty
• Captain's Prize: T Walsh
• Lady President to Men: Conor Galvin
• Lady Captain to Men: R Walsh
• Bernard McNicholas Prize: Donald McCarthy
• Seniors Captain to Men: J Sheehan

Club Prize
Sun 16 December

1. D Ring A Byrne 24pts
2. J O'Driscoll S Conmy 23 pts
3. P White A Staunton 22 pts

Club Prize
Thurs 13th December

1. M McCarthy (13) 24pts
2. L Weadick (18) 24 pts
3. D Mawe (22) 23 pts

Officers & Committee
Sunday 30th September

1. T Walsh (10) 42pts
2. A Byrne (13) 42
3. F Morgan (14) 41
4. J O'Driscoll (Glen) (14) 41

Pearse Barrett's Prize
Thursday 27th September

1. P O'Donovan (17) 42pts
2. P White (17) 41
3. F Morgan (15) 40

Field's Hamper
Sunday 23rd September

1. A Staunton (20) 44pts
2. C Spiegel (12) 43
3. J O'Driscoll (14) 41

Inspire Print Prize
Thursday 20th September

1. T Sheehan (14) 43pts
2. J O'Brien (11) 42
3. D McCarthy (10) 42

Eagle Office Supplies
Sunday 16th September

• Cat 1: J O'Donovan (8) 71nett
• Cat 2: E Ring (11) 69nett
• Cat 3: B Terry (19) 69nett

Spar, Cork Rd.
Thursday 13th September

1. P O'Shea (7) 43pts
2. B O'Rourke (25) 42
3. T Sheehan (14) 40

• Best gross: D Ring (7) 36pts
• 19+: P Hickey (20) 39pts

Doctors' Prize
Sunday 9th September

1. P O'Donovan (12) 46pts
2. D McCarthy (11) 45
3. P O'Shea (8) 41

• Best gross: B O'Driscoll (5) 41pts
• 19+: B Whooley (24) 40pts

Christy O'Donovan Prize
Thursday 6th September

1. H Ross (7) 42pts
2. E Daly (12) 42
3. B Fitzsimons (16) 41

• Best gross: R Walsh (8) 41pts

Lady President to men — Mrs. Catherine Field
Sunday 2nd September

1. Conor Galvin (17) 39pts
2. Joseph Joe O'Sullivan (7) 36
3. Jerome O'Driscoll (10) 39
4. Derry Browne (18) 38
5. Pat White (17) 36

• Best gross: Padraig Burke (8) 36
• 19+: Charlie Poillot (21) 36
• Front Nine: Donie McCarthy (11) 19
• Back Nine: Chris Spiegel (12) 19

Captain's Prize — Mr Dave O'Connor
Sat/Sun 25/26th August

1. T Walsh — 66 net
2. P Burke — 67 net
3. F Walsh — 68 net
4. JJ O'Sullivan — 68 net
5. D Browne — 68 net
6. K Crowley — 68 net

• Best gross: JJ O'Sullivan
• Past Capt: J McNamara — 70 net
• 19+: P Hickey Jnr. — 68 net
• Front Nine: S Kenneally — 31
• Back Nine: J Collins — 28
• Nearest pin: F O'Driscoll

Wolfe & Co. Solicitors Prize
Thurs 23rd August

• Cat 1 M Geary — 67 net
• Cat 2 M Dinneen — 67 net
• Cat 3 A Staunton — 71 net

Tully's Bookmakers Prize
Sun 19th August

1. T Walsh (12) 46pts
2. J O'Connell (15) 40pts
3. J O'Driscoll (14) 39pts
4. A O'Regan (17) 39pts
5. M Walsh (11) 39pts

Prenco Prize
Thurs 16th August

1. P O'Donovan (19) 38pts
2. J O'Driscoll (11) 38pts
3. B O'Driscoll (5) 38pts
4. J Connolly (22) 38pts

• Best gross: JJ O'Sullivan (8) 37pts

Patrons Prize — Dr Bernard McNicholas
Sunday 12th August

1. Donald McCarthy — 40pts
2. Chris Spiegel — 40pts
3. John Collins — 38pts

• Best gross: JJ O'Sullivan — 37pts
• Juveniles: Ryan Price

Swiss Members
August Weekend

1. J O'Driscoll (12) 43pts
2. L Quirke (7) 42pts
3. S O'Reilly (8) 40pts
4. A Staunton (21) 40pts
5. N Kearney (23) 39pts

• Best gross: S O'Reilly
• 19+: A O'Donovan (21) 39pts

Credit Union
Thursday 2nd August

1. H Ross (7) 39pts
2. D Ring (7) 39pts
3. J O'Donovan (8) 38pts
4. P O'Shea (8) 38pts

• 19+: A Staunton (21) 38pts

Mens Fourball
Sun 15 July

1. C Glavin & D McCurtain 48pts
2. J Lynch & K Lynch 43pts
3. F McCarthy & J O'Driscoll 43pts
4. L Quirke & D Quirke 42pts

Mens Singles
Thurs 19 July

1. D McCarthy 46pts
2. R O'Donovan 43pts
3. D O'Dwyer 43pts
4. J O'Driscoll 42pts

• Best gross: P Burke 39pts

Mens 3-Ball
Sat 21 / Sun 22 July

1. J Ahern, K Hurley, O Lyons — 50pts
2. D Davis, T Lacey, K Barrett — 49pts
3. T Ryan, P O'Donovan, J Lynch — 49pts

Barry Bros. Electrical
Thursday 12th July

1. H Ross (8) 41pts
2. T Foley (11) 40pts
3. L Quirke (7) 39pts
4. E Daly (20) 39pts

• Best gross: J O'Donovan (8) 38pts

Monday 9th July

• K Davis (22) 42pts

Scratch Cups — Seymour Jewellers
Saturday 7th / Sunday 8th July

Junior:

1. K Lynch (5) 73
2. B O'Driscoll (5) 73
3. P O'Shea (8) 74

• Best nett: L Quirke (7) 67nett

Intermediate:

1. R Lucy (16) 78
2. J O'Driscoll (12) 82

• Best nett: D Miller (13) 70nett

Minor:

1. D O'Donovan (20) 89
2. R Roycroft (21) 90
3. J Nyhan (20) 90

• Best nett: G McCarthy (24) 70nett

Ross Driving Range
Thursday 5th July

1. F Morgan (16) 40pts
2. A Staunton (22) 35pts
3. P White (17) 34pts

Seniors Captain to Men
Sunday 1st July

1. J Sheehan (15) 38pts
2. P Barrett (13) 38pts
3. J O'Driscoll (12) 39pts

• Front Nine: T Walsh 20pts
• Back Nine: B Terry 20pts

Plumbers Monthly Medal
Thursday 28th June

• Cat 1 G Wycherley (10) 71net
• Cat 2 P White (18) 65net
• Cat 3 P O'Brien (20) 71net

The golfing season is in full swing right now and many inter club competitions have taken place. Ongoing is the Junior West Cork Shield which was played in Skibbereen last Saturday against our neighbours, Macroom. Skibbereen emerged victorious in the first round with a 4-1 win and were unlucky not to have taken all 5 matches. The return leg will most likely be within the next 2 weeks in Macroom.

The first rounds of the singles matchplay are due to be completed by next Saturday, so if you haven't played yet, get your skates on and finalise the game. On Tuesday next (the 3rd of July), the mixed scramble takes place once again for the summer and consists of 9 holes golf plus a barbecue. If you have any visitors on holiday or indeed if you as a member feel like a fun evening or a no pressure competition, then do come along and support this great evening starting at 6.30pm.

Just a bit of forward planning now. The ever popular and enjoyable Jack Lynch Memorial Golf Week begins on Sun 15 July and this year will be even better and bigger than in previous years. So now is the time to ask your favourite golfer to partner you for the various competitions during the week. Don't say you haven't been warned!!

Lady Captain's to Men — Majella Minihane
Thursday 14th June

1. R Walsh (8) 44pts
2. D Crowley (10) 41pts
3. D O'Driscoll (19) 41pts

• Best gross: K Lynch (5) 37pts
• 19+: B O'Rourke (26) 40pts
• Front Nine: JJ O'Sullivan (8) 23pts
• Back Nine: F Morgan (16) 21pts

Club Competition
Sunday 17th June

1. CP McCarthy (19) 43pts
2. S O'Reilly (8) 42pts
3. J Sheehan (16) 40pts

West Cork Bottling
Thursday 14th June

1. K Lynch (6) 42pts
2. J Connolly (22) 41pts

Bruen Shield Final in Bantry

Skibbereen 3 - Bantry 2

Paragon Prize
Sunday 10th June

1. P Burke (9) 42pts
2. D Crowley (11) 40pts
3. K Crowley (19) 39pts
4. B O'Driscoll (5) 38pts
5. A Staunton (22) 37pts

Bank Of Ireland Prize
Thursday 7th June

1. D Crowley (12) 44pts
2. J Linnane (19) 41pts
3. E Ring (12) 40pts
4. P Connolly (13) 40pts
5. P Burke (9) 40pts

West Cork Junior Shield (1st leg)

Kinsale 3 - Skibbereen 2

John Keohanes Prize
Sunday 3rd June

1. K Lynch (6) 38pts
2. B Terry (18) 37pts
3. S O'Reilly (8) 36pts
4. J O'Driscoll (12) 36pts

Cleary's Pharmacy Prize
Thursday 31st May

1. J Deasy (17) 44pts
2. P O'Donovan (11) 41pts
3. N Kearney (24) 41pts
4. P Walsh (12) 39pts
5. P Barrett(13) 39pts

Plumbers Medal
Sunday 19th May

• Cat 1 P O'Shea (7) 70net
• Cat 2 M O'Shea (13) 67net
• Cat 3 P Hickey (21) 81net

FBD Prize
Thursday 24th May

1. C Galvin (19) 44pts
2. D Price (11) 42pts
3. D Crowley (13) 41pts
4. F Morgan (17) 40pts

• Best gross: D Ring (7) 39pts

Presidents Prize — Mr. Brian Fitzsimons
Sunday 13th May

1. D O'Flaherty (10) 66net
2. F Morgan (18) 67net
3. P Dwyer (13) 67net
4. F McCarthy (10) 69net

• Best gross: D O'Connor (5) 77
• 19+: N Kearney (24) 70 net
• Front Nine: D Davis (18)
• Back Nine: J Connolly (22)
• Back President: B Murphy (16) 69 net

President Brian Fitzsimons enjoyed warm tributes and praise from his fellow officers and members at the presentation of his prizes last Sunday evening. Captains David O'Connor and Majella Minihane remarked how hard-working and dedicated he is and congratulated Brian on an excellent weekend of competition.

Despite the unsettled and blustery conditions, particularly on Friday, there was a large entry in both the mens and ladies competitions.

In the mens section, Dermot O'Flaherty recorded a superb 66 net to hold off the challenge of both Fergal Morgan in second and Pat Dwyer in third with 67 net. Frank McCarthy came in fourth with 69 net while Noel Kearney captured the Best 19+ handicap prize with 70. Captain David O'Connor won the Best Gross with 77.

The battle in the ladies section became one of endurance with high winds and squally showers sweeping the course which made scoring extremely difficult. Teresa O'Sullivan emerged triumphant capturing her first major with a very creditable 77 net with Breda Hamilton beaten on the count back in second place. One shot further adrift came Mary Dineen and Margaret Foley. Best Gross went to Sorcha O'Connor.

In his address to the large crowd in attendance at the presentation, Brian commented on the wonderful condition of our course and complimented both the course staff and the bar and catering staff for a super job over the weekend and throughout the year. Brian summed up his year as one of his most enjoyable years in his 10 years a member of the club and added how honoured and privileged he is to be President of our club. An excellent entry, worthy prize winners and an excellent presentation night — a fitting tribute to a dedicated and hard working President.

Southern Bar — Ger Galvin
Thursday 17th May

1. H Ross (9) 42pts
2. P Barrett (14) 41pts
3. K Barry (18) 40 pts
4. G Galvin (20) 40pts

• Best gross: JJ O'Sullivan (8) 37pts

Turf Care
Sunday 12th May

1. S Kenneally (13) 39pts
2. TJ O'Regan (17) 38pts

Irish Pride — Declan Lavers
Thursday 10th May

1. D Crowley (13) 40pts
2. B O'Driscoll (5) 39pts
3. K O'Regan (13) 39pts

• 19+: F O'Sullivan (20) 37pts

International Pairs
Sunday 5th May

1. P McCarthy (10), M McCarthy (11) 44

Carbery Timber
Thursday 3rd May

1. D Ring (8) 42pts
2. P O'Donovan (11) 39pts
3. G McCarthy (24) 38pts
4. M McCarthy (11) 38pts
5. M White (9) 38pts

AIB
Sunday 29th April

1. C Connolly (18) 46pts
2. P Crowley (20) 41pts
3. J Linnane (19) 40pts
4. B Terry (18) 40pts

Hennesy & Co.
Thursday 26th April

1. M McCarthy (13) 45pts
2. T Collins (11) 40pts
3. M White (9) 39pts
4. P Burke (9) 39pts

Plumbers Medal & Examiner Am Qualifier
Sunday 22nd April

• Cat 1 P O'Shea (7) 69net
• Cat 2 G MacEoin (12) 64net
• Cat 3 D McCarthy (14) 62net
• Cat 4 N Kearney (24) 71net

West Cork Senior Shield
Saturday 21st April

Skibbereen 2 - Kinsale 3

P Hickeys Prize
Thursday 19th April

1. D Davis (18) 41pts
2. P O'Shea (7) 41pts
3. D McCarthy (14) 40pts

• 19+: J Linnane (19) 36pts

Club Intersection Shield
Sat 14th April

1. Seniors: 349pts
2. Mens: 347pts
3. Ladies: 329pts

• Best Individual: A Byrne (12) 44pts
• Best Man: D O'Connor (5) 40pts
• Best Lady: M Bartley (19) 42pts
• Best Senior: B Fitzsimons (16) 41pts

Abbey Furniture
Sunday 15th April

1. B Hamilton (14) 44pts
2. N Kearney (26) 43pts
3. S Conmy (14) 42pts
4. T Walsh (12) 42pts

Shane O'Neill & Co.
Thursday 12th April

1. P Crowley (21) 41pts
2. B Fitzsimons (16) 41pts
3. P O'Shea (8) 41pts

• 19+: T Hourihane (22) 37pts

CP McCarthy
Easter Weekend

1. D Hayes (21) 46pts
2. P Murphy (20) 45pts
3. K Lynch (6) 39pts
4. P White (19) 43pts

• 19+: R Lyons (21) 38pts
• Best gross: K Lynch (6) 39pts

O'Driscoll Carpets
Thursday 5th April

1. M McCarthy (14) 41pts
2. S Daly (14) 40pts
3. K Crowley (15) 39pts
4. F Morgan (18) 39pts

Skibbereen Tyre Centre
Sunday 1st April

1. A Hickey (18) 42pts
2. K Lynch (7) 38pts
3. B Lynch (13) 38pts
4. J O'Driscoll (14) 38pts

Trevor Hegarthy's Costcutter
Thursday 29th March

1. P Murphy (20) 42pts
2. M McCarthy (14) 40pts
3. P Connolly (12) 40pts

Sunday 25th March

1. D McCarthy (15) 43pts
2. B Hamilton (14) 42pts
3. H Ross (8) 40pts
4. T Walsh (12) 39pts

Thursday 22nd March

1. M Cochrane-Townsend (18) 43pts
2. D Davis (18) 43pts
3. P Barrett (13) 42pts
4. J O'Brien (11) 42pts

Sunday 18th March

1. T Collins (12) 43pts
2. E Murphy (12) 39pts
3. F Morgan (18) 39pts

Thursday 15th March

1. T Collins (12) 47pts
2. CP McCarthy (19) 41pts

Sunday 11th March

1. T Collins (12) 43pts
2. F Morgan (18) 42pts
3. J Deasy (16) 42pts

Thursday 8th March

1. P Barrett (13) 31pts

Sunday 4th March

1. A Staunton (23) 42pts
2. D O'Donovan (16) 40pts
3. P O'Shea (8) 40pts

Thursday 1st March

1. CP McCarthy (19) 34pts
2. P Connolly (12) 33pts
3. S Connolly (18) 32pts

Sunday 25th February

1. D O'Connor (5) 45pts
2. D O'Donovan (16) 41pts
3. R Walsh (7) 38pts

Thursday 22nd February

1. A Staunton (23) 34pts
2. D O'Donovan (16) 31pts
3. P Burke (9) 30pts

Sunday 18th February

1. P White (19) 43pts
2. J Sheehan (16) 42pts
3. D O'Connor (5) 40pts
4. B Fitzsimons (16) 40pts

Thursday 15th February

***CANCELLED***

Sunday 11th February

1. L Werner (16) 40pts
2. D O'Donovan (16) 40pts
3. A O'Donovan (20) 39pts

Thursday 8th February

1. R Johnson (23) 23pts
2. J O'Donovan (9) 22pts
3. P White (19) 21pts

Sunday 4th February

1. N Kearney (27) 43pts
2. T Ryan (13) 42pts
3. P Barrett (13) 42pts
4. D O'Donovan (16) 41pts

Thursday 1st February

1. K Murphy (21) 24pts
2. T Collins (12) 22pts
3. P Burke (9) 21pts

Sunday 28th January

1. A Staunton (25) 46pts
2. D O'Connor (5) 42pts
3. M Kehilly (12) 41pts
4. TJ O'Regan (16) 39pts

Thursday 25th January

1. D Davis (18) 24pts
2. J O'Brien (11) 23pts
3. G Wycherley (9) 22pts

Three weeks ago our club saw a wonderful score being posted by none other than Dermot O'Flaherty, playing off 9 handicap. He posted a score of 52 points but what was remarkable was that his gross score was 7 under par; truly impressive in winter conditions. Whilst the official club course record continues to be held by Christy O'Donovan, nevertheless Dermot's score deserves a well-earned mention.

Sunday 21st January

1. P O'Shea (8) 40pts
2. N Kearney (27) 39pts
3. J Sheehan (16) 37pts

Thursday 18th January

1. J O'Donovan (9) 20pts
2. R Johnson (23) 18pts

Sunday 14th January

1. M Kehily (12) 44pts
2. T Collins (12) 41pts
3. D McCarthy (15) 40pts

Thursday 11th January

• D Davis (18) 20pts