April 4, 2018 - Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
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April 4, 2018
2 THE KERRYMAN I Wednesday, April 4, 2018 THE KERRYMAN I Wednesday, April 4, 2018 3
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
Killarney, Co Kerry • T: 064 6631034 • E: reservations@killarneygolfclub.ie Killarney, Co Kerry • T: 064 6631034 • E: reservations@killarneygolfclub.ie
www.killarneygolfclub.ie www.killarneygolfclub.ie
A warm welcome awaits A message from Captain Derry McCarthy ...
I’M extremely proud to have
the honour of the captaincy
the year as having been very
special for them.
onship during the year. With
this in mind, we would like to
you at Killarney Golf Club
in what is a great and historic The celebrations were started urge our members to go out
club. What makes it even more by the club bestowing an Hon- and support all teams as these
Photos provided by Kerryman special is that my captaincy
coincides with the club’s 125th
orary Life Membership on Paul
McGinley - our former Ryder
competitions are played on a
knockout basis, so it is essential
Photographer Michelle Cooper Galvin Anniversary, which is added Cup player and Captain of the that they and their managers
and aerial image on front cover courtesy reason to be proud.
The Men’s Club, along with
winning European Ryder Cup
team at Gleneagles in Scotland
are given the support they
deserve from the very outset.
KILLARNEY Golf & Fishing Club has more than 1,700 members our agronomic program each winter,” Cormac Flannery said.
of Don MacMonagle and membership is currently open. Some of the benefits that The club offers reduced green fee rates to GUI/ILGU members
Lady Captain Sheila Crowley in 2014. Paul’s address to us in Lastly, the club has planned
and her Committee, the Club his acceptance of that honour commemorative plaques for
members can enjoy include participation in club competitions, all year round. Societies are also welcome at the club, with green
Council and Club Manager will long be remembered for select places around Killar-
full use of club facilities including locker rooms, sauna, gym, fees available from just €35. In addition, the club run a series of
Cormac Flannery and staff, his kind and gracious remarks ney town associated with our
golfing guests at significantly reduced green fee rates as well as Open Days throughout the year, the most recent of which took
are all looking forward to the about our club. foundation. This is for future
a reciprocal membership arrangement at Fota Island Golf Club. place on Easter Monday.
many celebrations planned The icing on the cake, so to generations to recognise that
General Manager, Cormac Flannery, said: “One of the differ- Cormac concluded: “We endeavour to provide golfers with a
for this anniversary year and speak, would be if one of our we have indeed marked this
ences between us and many of the big clubs in the South West fantastic overall golfing experience when they visit the club and
it will indeed be a momentous Club Teams, who will be taking special anniversary for our club
is the level of walk-in business we do. Thanks to our proximity in our 125th Anniversary year it will be a great time to visit and
occasion for members, guests part in the National Compe- in a most tangible way.
to Killarney, and our great relationships with local hotels and play, especially if you haven’t been in a few years. Our Head Green-
and visitors. The central theme titions, could bring national Derry McCarthy, Captain
operators, walk-in golf is hugely significant to us.” keeper, Enda Murphy, oversees all the work done on the courses
will focus on the club members honours back to our club by of the Men’s Club and the
“The biggest improvement in feedback has been the standard and his commitment and level of expertise is second to none.”
and enjoying and remembering winning a national champi- Men’s Club Committee
of presentation and consistency of our playing surfaces during the For further information on membership options, green fees or
golfing season. The quality and playability of our turf has improved the Open Day schedule, visit www.killarneygolfclub.ie or phone
A word from Head
immensely as a result of the constant review and refinement of the club on 064 6631034.
‘From the local to the world’s Greenkeeper Enda Murphy…
greatest tour players...’ ENDA Murphy has worked at Killarney Golf Club
since 1992 and took over the Head Green Keeper
lenges is the weather. The climate is changing
and while it’s wetter and milder for longer, the
role in 2013. The courses have flourished under recent cold spell was useful to the course in its
IT’S a very exciting time at Killarney Golf &
his watch and playing surfaces and presentation own natural way.”
Fishing Club and we’re delighted to celebrate
have improved every season to where the Killeen Enda believes people’s golfing expectations are
such a major milestone this year. We’re ex-
layout won Best Parkland Course in Ireland at far greater due to the profile and influx of golfing President and Captains Derry McCarthy and Sheila Crowley, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club.
tremely fortunate to have such a facility in one
last October’s IGTOA National Golf Awards. now shown on TV. This leaves players expecting
of the most beautiful locations in the world.
“It’s a busy job and I’m fortunate that we have the same product when they take to the course
Our club is nestled within Ireland’s largest
a great team here who do such great work,” regardless of season or weather conditions.
National Park on the shores of Lough Leane
said Enda. “The expectancy definitely has increased and
with stunning vistas of the highest moun-
Enhancing the course is always top of his agen- again this is part of the challenge as members
tain range in the country, the McGillicuddy
da and recent winter projects are now coming to are right to expect the best facilities. Equally
Reeks. Our three golf courses offer a unique
fruition, while more drainage and course features challenging is the environmental aspect as we’re
challenge to every standard of golfer, from
are also in the pipeline. Likewise, boosting the as much a wildlife conservation area as a golf
the local society to the world’s greatest tour
facilities and profile of Mahony’s Point is one of course. My aim is to explore a more natural, en-
players. The courses are in better condition
Enda’s main priorities for the future. vironmentally friendly approach to the soil and
than ever. Our Pro Shop and practice facili-
“You have to keep evolving as other top the environment. This is the future for Killarney
ties will help you with your game, while our
courses in Ireland do. One of our biggest chal- Golf Club,” Enda concluded.
stunning 19th hole offers the best of fare and
panoramic views of our unique setting. We
invite you to come and enjoy our club and
we would be delighted to welcome you in
our 125th year.
Cormac Flannery, General Manager
Best wishes to
Killarney Golf and
Fishing Club from
all the staff at
Calor
4 THE KERRYMAN I Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
Killarney, Co Kerry • T: 064 6631034 • E: reservations@killarneygolfclub.ie
www.killarneygolfclub.ie
The Irish Open has been held at Killarney Golf Course four times in 1991, 1992, 2010 and 2011.
Killarney Golf Club – a venue
where history is made
MANY high profile golf events with Nick Faldo emerging as ladies of Great Britain and in producing its own top level
have been held in Killarney winner in a heart stopping Ireland beating the USA is a International golfers with no
down through the years and play-off with the relatively un- famous victory. fewer than sixteen players
the club has hosted the Irish known South African, Wayne The newest course at the representing their country at
Open on four occasions, as Westner. club, Lackabane, hosted the all levels of international golf,
well as hosting two Irish Ladies This prestigious event re- Irish Ladies Open Champion- and indeed a number have also
Opens, a Curtis Cup, along with turned to the club in 2010 & ship in 2002, which was won represented Great Britain &
several National and Interna- 2011, when England’s Ross by Iben Tinning from Denmark Ireland at various levels of in-
tional Amateur events. Fisher & Simon Dyson were and the following year the com- ternational golf. These players
In 1991 The Irish Open was the respective winners. The petition was held on Mahony’s include Dr W.M O’Sullivan,
held on Killeen with a clinical tournament saw record at- Point and was won by Sophie Michael Guerin, Paul Murphy,
Nick Faldo emerging as winner tendances over the four days Gustafson from Sweden. The Eoghan O’Connell, Bridget
over Colin Montgomerie with and Killarney’s hosting helped Lackabane layout also hosted Gleeson, Mairead Martin and
David Feherty setting a course re-ignite the Irish Open brand. the European Challenge Tour Valerie Clancy.
record of 65 on the closing day. In 1975 the European Ama- in 2005 where Marc Warren The Ladies & Gents Clubs
The colourful Payne Stewart teur Team Championship was won the first of his six profes- have also enjoyed tremendous
was the crowd favourite, and held in Killarney. Thousands of sional titles. success at County/Provincial
mixed conditions and a tough spectators watched the compe- The Ryder Cup Challenge and National Levels over the
course earned huge respect tition as the Scottish ran out as Tour Event in 2006 was held years and we are a very proud
from all the professionals. eventual winners. on Mahony’s Point and was Club to be home of the current
In 1992 huge attendances In 1996 the Curtis Cup was won by Australia’s John Wade. Irish Ladies Senior Cup &
witnessed a dramatic finale played on Killeen with the The club has a proud history Senior Foursomes Champions.
Paul Cotter, celebrating 25 years at the Killarney Golf & Fishing
Club course shop. Aoife Nolan and Brendan O’Toole, Killarney Golf and Fishing Club.
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