Tee to green: Mayo's golfing round-up
Brian McDonald, Johnny McCormack, Jim Tiernan, Noel Feeney and John McDonagh pictured enjoying the recent Castlebar Celtic Am Am held at Castlebar Golf Club.
Sunday, May 19, 18-hole men’s stableford (sponsor, Mister A): 1, Kenny Casey 43pts; Category 1, Robert Bradwell 39; Category 2, Steve Harris 41; Category 3, Mark Mc Loughlin 40.
Thursday, May 16, 12-hole ladies stableford (sponsor, Mary H and Mulligan’s Pharmacy): 1, Sinead Fox 23pts (last 9); 2, Margaret Healy 23; 3, Breege Lennon 22 (last 9).
Sunday, May 12, 18-hole men’s stableford (sponsor, Pat Coyne Tyres): 1, Jamie Clarke 45pts; Category 1, Dylan Sweeney 42; Category 2, John McManus 40; Category 3, Wayne Devine 40.
Saturday and Sunday, May 11/12, 18-hole ladies stableford (sponsor, Kilroy's Chemist): 1, Alice Melody 41pts; 2, Dolores Tuohy 40; 3, Alison Gallagher 39 (back 9).
Thursday, May 9, 12-hole ladies stableford (sponsor, Ivy&Bow): 1, Sinead Fox 24pts (last 6); 2, Alice Melody 24.
Sunday, May 5th, 18-hole gents stableford (sponsor, PJ Hennigan Pharmacy): 1, Jamie Clarke 41pts; Category 1, Paul Fox 40; Category 2, David Pearse 36; Category 3, Colin Hennigan 37.
June 7-9, 18-hole stableford (sponsor, St Colman's Credit Union): 1, Mick Gallagher 41pts; Category 1, Niall Maxwell 40pts; Category 2, Derek Dempsey 35; Category 4, Padraig McHugh 34; Category 5, Sean Feerick 38. Ladies: 1, Martina Hennelly 37pts. Ladies 9-hole: 1, Michelle O'Sullivan 20pts.
The Club Am Am was played from May 28 to June 3 and was won by the team of Gary O’Sullivan, Michelle O’Sullivan, Brian Burke and Phelim Munnelly who scored 56.8 nett. Runners-up with 57.6 nett were John Finnegan, Deirdre McDermott, Tony Keane and Derek Reilly. The best all-ladies team with 62,6 nett were Sarah Gallagher, Riana Kean, Rebecca Kean and Anna Marie Doherty while the 9-hole ladies competition was won by the team of Ann Egan, Ina Hennelly, Marian Casby and Helen Cunnane on 23.1 nett.
Sean McGuinness and Kate Gallagher had the longest drives while nearest the pin winners were Padraic Moran (2nd hole), John Haverty (7th) and Martin Lynskey (10th).
The past weekend, as the elements waged their own unpredictable battles, the real contest unfolded on the greens with the Guinness Cup and the Ladies' Front 9 stableford, both sponsored by AIB.
Daniel Irwin, a young golfer in the throes of his Junior Cert exams, emerged as the winner of the AIB Guinness Cup with a stellar score of 62. Andy Murphy, a fervent Manchester City fan, followed with a strong 69 while Peter Moore marked his return to golf this season with a commendable 73.
In the Ladies' Front 9 stableford, Margaret McNicholas played to her handicap, topping the leaderboard, closely followed by Margaret Haran and Adrienne Ring.
In a gripping Pierce Purcell showdown, Swinford Golf Club's journey met a bittersweet conclusion against Enniscrone. After an intense back-and-forth that left the teams deadlocked at three matches each, the drama heightened as they entered a play-off. On the second playoff hole, Swinford's valiant effort narrowly fell short. This defeat, though sharp, underscores the unpredictable allure of golf, where fortunes hinge not just on skill, but the fickle fates of a few pivotal swings.
On June Bank Holiday weekend, Francisco Lamarque stood out remarkably in the V Par, scoring +9, a full seven shots ahead of the nearest competitor. John Sheahan came in second with +2 and Barry Durkan rounded out the top three with +1.
The ladies played for the Date O’Hara Cup over the same weekend. Lorena McNicholas led the field with an outstanding score of 42, securing her win for the second consecutive week. Catherine Loftus followed with 33 and Dympna O'Donnell finished strong with 32.
Swinford’s Junior Golf program continues on Saturday from 2 to 4pm. The program is designed to nurture young talents and introduce them to golf in a supportive and structured environment.
