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County Sligo Golf Club Breaking Points 30/09/2020
Captain’s Message
Members & Friends,
My long awaited Captain’s Day was held on Saturday 19th September and what a fabulous day. Many thanks to you, the members for your good
wishes, cards, gifts and kind words on the day. It certainly made it a memorable one.
The atmosphere and friendship in the Clubhouse was fantastic and I was delighted to have had the opportunity to breakfast with team captains
and Club Officers, lunch with my guests and dine with my committee and family. It was worth the wait! A huge thanks again to David, Agnes, Luke
and staff.
With a full timesheet played in glorious sunshine, the competition ran to plan thanks to the excellent work of Pat Mc Daniel, to Gerry Fox who
assisted with the draw, the starters who kept the players “moving”, to Karl, Peter and Dave on cards and to my committee for their support on the
day.
Congratulations to the winner of my Captain’s prize, Michael McNamara, with a score of 38 pts.
Our Senior Cup team, captained by Kevin Flanagan, won the Connacht semi final last Sunday against Enniscrone GC 4-1 and played Galway GC in the final. A strong
Galway team took the title in the afternoon for the 25th time. Interestingly they now match CSGC’s title wins. Thanks to T.J., Ruairi, Shane, Thomas, Alan, David, Steffan, Niall
and to team captain Kevin assisted by Robbie for their preparation and commitment this Summer. Well done lads.
Matchplay competitions are reaching final stages; the Golfer of the Year is a close contest; 4 Cup competitions still to be played and collection of prizes for winners this
coming Sunday. Cups will be presented at a later date. Congrats to Christopher Longworth who won the Captain’s Prize to the boys and also won the junior Golfer of the Year
for 2020 and to Aodhagan Brady who last weekend retained his Sean Fallon Cup title.
A Liaison Committee has been formed by the Club, as part of the GUI and ILGU amalgamation, comprising three members from the men’s committee and three members
from ladies committee. A circular issued to members sought nominations for positions to a newly formed regional executive committee and the nominations were submitted to
the GUI this week. Elections for these positions will be held shortly.
A special general meeting of the Club is scheduled for Wednesday 7th October from 6 p.m to decide whether the Club should proceed with a costal erosion project involving
construction of rock armour revetment and also the repair of rock armour. A notice of the meeting has been circulated with details of the motions to be discussed. It is
important that members familiarise themselves with these and a member of the Coastal Protection Committee and Management Council will be available on the evening to
answer questions.
With the Autumn Equinox on 21/22 September, the point where day and night are of equal length, green leaves changing to brown, swallows almost gone, a reminder of the
Winter League and the winter Wednesday society entry sheets which are posted on the noticeboard.
Regards,
John Mc Hugh
Captain CSGC
Captain’s Day 2020
• 200 golfers played on Saturday 19th September 2020.
• Stableford competition-190 entries-starting at 7.30 a.m
• Excellent conditions, a few tricky positions, last group
finished just in time for sunset!
1st Group to tee off at 7.30 a.m. Paddy Ward; Gerry Fox; Kevin Dufficy; Tom Ford
Congratulations to winner Michael Mc Namara with a score of 38 pts
Last Group to tee off at 14.57 p.m. Fergus Lawlor; Fionan King ; James Creed; Winner Michael Mc Namara teeing off at 8.10 a.m - he played
Keith Curley; with Sean Moylan;Ivan Mc Loughlin and Pat Forkan
Captain’s Day Prize Results
Saturday 19th September 2020 – 18 Holes Stableford
Position Person Score Comments
Captain’s Prize Michael McNamara (15) 38 Pts
Runner Up Conor Wynne (5) 38 Pts B9
3rd Cian Doyle (12) 38 Pts
4th David McDonald (15) 37 Pts B6
Gross David Dunne 35 Pts
5th Joe Keyes 36 Pts B9
6th Niall McDermott (15) 36 Pts
7th Donal Murray (25) 35 Pts B9
8th Tom Ford (2) 35 Pts
1st Nine Dave O’Hara (14) 21 Pts
2nd Nine Fergal O’Flaherty (6) 20 Pts
Past Captain's Kevin Flanagan (5) 33 Pts
Men's Committee John Feeney (14) 33 Pts
Guest Member Aidan Doyle
Guest Non Member Michael McHugh
No Of Entries: 190; CSS: 73
Michael Mc Namara Jnr accepting Captains’
Day Prize on behalf of his dad. 2nd Conor Wynne(5) - 38 pts (B9) 3rd Cian Doyle (12) - 38 pts
Gross David Dunne(2) - 35 pts 4th David Mc Donald(15) - 37 pts (B6)
5th Joe Keyes(14) - 36 pts (B6) 6th Niall Mc Dermott (15) - 36 pts 8th Tom Ford (2) - 35 pts
Junior Boys Winner Christopher Longworth-40 pts (Played on Sat 26th Sept) Winner Men’s Committee John Feeney (14)- 33 pts
Winner Guest Non-Member
Winner of Past Captain Kevin Flanagan (5)- 33 pts Michael Mc Hugh
Seniors Winner Brendan
Winner Guest Member Aidan Doyle Brogan 36 pts
Notice of Special General Meeting
Date 7th October 2020
Times 1st 6pm - 7pm, 2nd 7.30pm - 8.30pm, 3rd 9pm - 10pm
Due to Covid 19 Restrictions attendance at a meeting is restricted to 50 people at any one time. Members who are entitled to vote may attend the clubhouse on Wednesday
7th October in groups of 50 between the hours of 6pm and 9pm, members can email info@countysligogolfclub.ie to reserve their preferred time slot. Members of the Coastal
Protection Committee and Management Council will be available to answer questions and a vote can be cast.
Business to be transacted:
1. To resolve whether the Club should proceed with:
Option 1. Coastal Protection Works at the southern end of the beach and repair of the previous coastal protection works to the16th Green.
Option 2. Repair of the previous coastal protection works only.
Option 3. Carry out no further works at this time.
It is recognised that alongside all 3 options, work on building new holes has to be a priority.
Details of the proposals will be displayed in the Clubhouse.
2. Motions for approval of Members;
That the Clubs Constitution be amended as follows;
2.1 That clause 4.1 be amended by the addition of the following expression “Coastal Member” at the end thereof.
2.2 That the following clause be added as Clause 4.4.21
“Coastal Members” shall be such persons as may be admitted to membership for a period of 10 years on such terms and conditions as may be
determined by Management Council.
2.3 That clause 4.8,2 be amended by the insertion of the words
“Coastal Member” after the words “Overseas Life”.
2.4 That Clause 6.1 be amended by the insertion of the words
“Coastal Members within the categories referred to in this clause are included” after the words “Complimentary Members”. In the fourth line of this clause.
2.5 That the existing Clause 7.4.6 be amended by the addition of the following clause;
7.4.6 .1 In addition to the borrowing specified in clause 7.4.6, for the purpose of coastal protection works only, the Council is empowered to borrow, raise or secure
the payment of money in such a manner as the Council shall in its absolute discretion deem fit up to an additional amount of €700,000 without the prior approval of
the members in General Meeting.
Proposer: Gerry Mc Manus
Seconder: Valerie Booker
Club Secretary
Valerie Booker
Senior Cup Update
With the Pandemic, Interclub golf at the elite level was restricted to the Senior Cup.
Preparation involved get togethers on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting in May with myself and Robbie
Fitzpatrick sharing the supervision. In Connacht a decision was made to divide the province into a northern
and southern section. Not every club enters the Senior Cup. We had a bye in the first round and then played
Strandhill in our first game with 3 matches in Strandhill.
Thomas Finnegan and Shane Underwood won well at home and so we just needed one win away and this
was provided by TJ Ford who I believe was 6 under par winning his game. Alan Gaynor was looking like he
would also take a point against the veteran Adrian Wynne in his first Senior Cup match.
We then faced Enniscrone who had beaten a fancied Roscommon team. The neutral venue was Athlone. TJ
led us out and got stronger as the match went on to win 3 and 2. Ruairi O’Connor and Alan were always in
control and both won on the 13th. One of the Enniscrone players was 16 year old Cormac Feeney, who joined
our club this year. Cormac and Thomas Finnegan were having a great tussle when they were called in. Shane
Underwood was also having a great battle and was called in when looking like being 1 down with 2 to play. Shane Underwood
David Brady Ruari O’Connor Alan Gaynor TJ Ford Thomas Finnegan
Senior Cup Update And so to the Connacht final against our old rivals Galway Golf Club. Galway were excellent and after 9 holes we were well behind in all but one match. The lads battled hard and TJ looked like being level playing the last and Ruairi was one up on our own Stephen Brady. However Galway were superb and will be very hard to beat as they defend their All Ireland Crown. We lost 4-1. Our squad for the year was TJ Ford, Ruairi O’Connor, Alan Gaynor, Shane Underwood, Thomas Finnegan, David Brady, Stefan O’Hara and Niall McDermott. Sincere thanks are due to the lads, to my assistant Robbie and we also had excellent help from Jude O’Reilly. We also had a session in Castledargan facilitated by Xavier Medas. Finally spectators were severely restricted so I would like to thank Captain John, Terry, Anton, Paddy, Tom, Oonagh and John for travelling to support. We have young players emerging and will be stronger next year. Kevin Flanagan Senior Cup Team Captain
Men’s Competition Results
Saturday 26th September 2020 – 18 Holes Stableford – Champion Cup White Tees
Position Person Score Comments
1st Niall McDermott (14) 42 pts
2nd Paddy Bird (4) 39 pts
3rd Niall Gray Jnr (8) 38 pts
4th Brendan Connolly (17) 38 pts B6
5th Donal Murray (32) 38 pts B9
Twos €18.30 Per Two: Henry Cox, Pat Devaney, Pauric Hanly, Ian Hodgson, Anthony Leonard
No Of Entries: 91; CSS: 72
Sunday 27th September 2020 - 18 Holes Singles Stableford - White Tees
Position Person Score Comments
1st Conor Jordan (11) 39 pts
2nd Conor Meade (11) 38 pts B6
3rd Evan O'Donnell (17) 38 pts
4th Gerard Rahilly (17) 37 pts B9
5th Steven Moon (9) 37 pts B3
6th Joe Gilroy (8) 37 Pts B9
No Of Entries: 113; CSS: 72
Competition results are available weekly on the club website @ https://www.countysligogolfclub.ie/category/results/Collection of Prizes – Sunday 4th October Given the current restrictions in place, there will be a collection of prizes from Captain John Mc Hugh on Sunday morning next, 4th October. All winners of prizes in the following competitions may collect their prize in the upstairs Clubhouse on Sunday, 4th, from 8.30 a.m. until 2.30 p.m. Cups will be presented to winners at a later date. Sunday 9th August Single Stableford Kindly sponsored by Contax Automation Saturday 22nd August Centenary Cup Sunday 23rd August Single Stableford Saturday 29th August Fourball Betterball Sunday 6th September Colt Cup Kindly sponsored by Rugantinos Saturday 12th September Frank Doherty Cup Kindly sponsored by Yeats Hotel Sunday 13th September Connaught Bar Cup Kindly sponsored by Jones Oil Sunday 20th September Hermitage Cup Saturday 26th September Champion Cup Sunday 27th September Single Stableford The list of winners in the above competitions are posted on the Club’s website and in the Clubhouse. Look forward to seeing you then.
Men’s Fixtures
Date Competition Format Sponsor
Saturday 3rd October Mark Rooney Trophy Stableford ESB
Sunday 4th October Harte Cup Stableford GOY Clever Office
Saturday 10th October Robinson Cup Stableford GOY Austies Bar & Restaurant
Sunday 11th October Downes Cup Stableford Clifford Electrical
Saturday 17th October Fourball Betterball Stableford
Sunday 18th October Visitors Cup Stableford GOY The Glasshouse Hotel
Saturday 24th October Xmas Hamper Stableford
Sunday 25th October Xmas Hamper Stableford
Saturday 31st October Halloween Scramble
Sunday 1st November Winter League Round 1
GOY- Golfer of the Year
Many thanks to our sponsors for supporting these events.Matchplay Competitions
Competition Final Matches Sponsor
Hanley Cup Shane Underwood Brooks
vs
John Feeney
Campbell Cup Winner: Niall Gray Jnr. Burke & Associates,
Chartered Accountants
Jackson Cup Thomas Finnegan DNG Flanagan Ford
vs
James Creed Jnr.
Club Fourball Sam Donaghy & Niall Gray Jnr. Martin Reilly Motors
vs
P.McDonnell & E.O’Grady
Noel Keyes Memorial Seryth Heavey & Gerard Sproule Coach Lane Bar & Restaurant
Scotch Foursomes vs
Conor Jordan & Kieran Stead
Bomore Cup Sean O’Hara
vs
Paddy Bird and Niall Gray Jnr. Ready to start their
Winner of (Ciaran Coyne v Bill Walsh)
final match play game for the Campbell Cup.
Niall won on the 15th holeGolfer of the Year Standings (Top 30)
Golf Ireland Dear Members. Golf Ireland the new single governing body for golf on the island of Ireland will be established on the 1st of January 2021, taking over from the GUI and ILGU. As part of this transition process County Sligo Golf Club has established a “Golf Ireland Liaison Committee” comprising the following members, Edel McDermott, Captain Ladies Club, John McHugh, Captain Men’s Club, Caroline Bradshaw, Ladies Club Vice Captain, John Feeney Vice Captain Mens Club , Ger Rahilly and Attracta Pender. This Liaison Committee is tasked with compiling a list of candidates to put forward for election for the Regional Executive committee at the regional AGM in October. Further details of this transition process can be found in the Regional Structures Guide for Clubs available via the Link We are seeking final applications from members interested in having their names go forward for election to the Regional Committee for Connacht. County Sligo Golf Club, one of the oldest golf clubs in Connacht believe it is important we have strong participation and representation in the regional executive and its sub-committees. We are inviting club members that are interested in participating in this new organisation to please email either the ladies club Captain edelmcdermott67@gmail.com (joint chair) or the Men’s club Captain johnandsinead@email.com (joint chair) with your details and a brief description of your views/interests in representing County Sligo Golf Club on the Golf Ireland Regional Executive Committee. As nominations for election must be submitted by 28th September the closing date for club members to apply to this committee is next Friday 25th September. If you require any further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact one of the Liaison committee listed above. Regards Liaison Group
Ladies Results
Tuesday 15th September – Bianconi Trophy – Stroke Play Sponsor: Bistro Bianconi
Position Person Score
1st Michelle McGarraghy (19) 73 Nett (B9)
2nd Lea McDaid (16) 73 Nett
3rd Grainne Demmel (18) 74 Nett
36+ Handicap Amy Dunne (40) 78 Nett
Played: 45 CSS: 75
Tuesday 22nd September – Christmas Hampers – Stableford Sponsor: Mullen’s Spar
Position Person Score
1st Josephine Scanlon (30) 39 Pts
2nd Oonagh McDermott (31) 33 Pts
3rd Michelle McGarraghty (18) 31 Pts (B6)
CSS: 78 Reduction OnlyNew Practice Area currently being built at the Bomore Driving Range
Junior Report
Saturday, 26th September saw the final outing in our Junior Golfer of the Year(Race to
Bomore). This was also our Captain’s Prize to the Juniors and we are delighted for our
Captain John McHugh that again, he got another very fine day. Double points were
awarded in our Race to Bomore Competition and we had an excellent competition on
the day.
The winner of both the Captain’s Prize, and the Race to Bomore was Christopher
Longworth, who has had an outstanding year bringing his handicap from 21 all the way
to 9.6.
Other notable performances during the Year would have come from young Robert
McGonigle, Grandson of the legendary Johnnie McGonigle. His handicap has come
from 25 at the start of the year down to 13 at the end of the year. He finished runner
up.
For our younger golfers who played 9-hole and 5-hole competitions off the Green Tees Shane Flanagan (Junior Convenor), Christopher Longworth, winner
on Saturdays in Bomore, last Saturday the 26th was the final outing of the year. The 9- of Captain's prize to the Boys & Captain John McHugh
hole event saw 1st and 2nd for the Tarrant brothers with Leo Tarrant coming first, and his
brother Noah finishing 2nd, with the ever-enthusiastic Zach Sullivan coming in 3rd.
The 5-hole competition was won by Shay Smith who is already promising to be the star
of our Junior Programme in the years to come.
Luke, Jimmy, Sean & Aodhagan on the first tee box, Bomore,
Saturday 26th SeptemberJunior Report
On Sunday, we had our Sean Fallon Cup which is also one of the highlights of our Junior
Calendar for our single handicap golfers. This competition was the brain child of former Captain
Anton Murphy and is run towards the end of the golfing season each year. The competition is a
36-hole event played on the one day with 18 holes in the morning in Bomore, and 18 in the
afternoon on our Championship Links. It is a gross competition and open to only our single
handicap golfers.
We had eight boys go to the starting line at 8.30am on Sunday morning, and after the first round
only two shots separated the top five. After lunch in the Club they headed out to play the
second round and the top two players after 12 holes were young Aodhaghán Brady and Sean
McLoughlin. Both were having a fantastic final round at 2 under par and 4 under par for the
round respectively. They were closely followed by Jack Flanagan and Luke Harrison.
Both of our leaders ran into some difficulties on 14 and 15 and standing on the 16th Tee
Aodhaghán Brady held a slender advantage over his closest three rivals.
Magnificent birdies on the 16th and 18th gave Aodhaghán the Title which he has retained now
for the second year in a row. This is an excellent feat for one of the stars of our Junior
Programme.
To show how well Aodhaghán played on the day after a very poor start to his opening round he
stood up on the 6th Tee in Bomore, possibly thinking that his race had been run, but from there
to the 18th green on the Championship Course he played in a gross one under par for those
remaining holes, which was deserving of the Title on the day.
Once again, as Junior Convenor I would like to thank the Members of the Club for their
continuous support of our Junior Programme and facilitating our Saturday competitions,
especially on the Bomore Course.
Shane Flanagan
Junior Convenor
Aodhagan Brady - Winner of Sean Fallon CupFace Masks Members Please Note Face Masks or Face Coverings must be worn in the Clubhouse, Except while seated in the Restaurant or Bar. Valerie Booker Club Secretary
Happy Birthday to Past Captain Frank Kelly
Our oldest living Past Captain Frank Kelly turned 91 this week. (Back – Left in photo above)
Frank was Captain of County Sligo Golf Club in 1975You can also read
