Mens Competition 15/16 August – Moylough Cup

The men’s club played for the Moylough Cup in an 18 holes stableford competition on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August that was kindly sponsored by Kieron Donoghue and the Moylough Golf Society.

Winner Noel Donnellan 6 . 41pts; 2nd Ed Malone 14. 41pts; Gross Peter Morrow 5. 35pts. 3rd J. P. Walsh 38pts; 4th Gabriel O’Connor 38pts. Thank you to Kieron and the Moylough society for the generous sponsorship.

Mens Competition Results 9th August – Peter Curran Electrical

On Sunday 9th August the 18 holes stableford competition was sponsored by Peter Curran Electrical in Galway.

Winner Peter Morrow 6, 42pts. 2nd Keith Higgins 6, 39pts. Gross Noel Donnellan 6, 27 pts, 3rd Donal Killeen 20, 39pts, 4th Tomas Cunningham (Junior ) 17, 38pts.

Thank you from the mens club to Peter Curran Electrical for his generous sponsorship.

Members are reminded that the club is running an AM-AM, starting on Monday 14th September and continuing until Sunday 20th September. You are encouraged to contact Joe Glennon @ 0879268272 or John Gannon @ 0872268767 for further details.

Captains Noel Coens Prize 01/02 August ’15

Captain’s Noel Coen Prize was held on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August.

The competition played over 27 holes had an exciting finish with Peter Morrow 6,105nett winning on count back from Jarlath Donnellan 14, also on 105, Gross winner: Keith Higgins 115, 3rd John Mannion 106, 4th Billy Hyland 106.5; 5th Sean Cunningham (senior) 107; 6th Anthony Jacob 107.5;

1st 18: John Donoghue 67; Past Captain: Basil King 114.5; Senior Malachy Devine 114; 1st Nine: Martin Burke 34.5; 2nd Nine: Aidan Mannion 32.5; 3rd Nine: Willie Burke 35.5; Visitor: Thomas Kelly 75;

1st Guest: Paddy O’Brien 69; 2nd Guest: Willie O’Rourke 72; Distance: J.P. Walsh 73; Long Distance: Jonathon Divilly 77; 5 Day Member: Simon Davis 81;

Longest Drive: John O’Grady; Nearest the Pin: Gerry Mannion. Special presentations were made to Sean Cunningham (Mountbellew) and Evelyn Cunningham (Newbridge) former Captains for their dedication to our club.

A really great night of fun was had by all who attended the presentation of prizes. Thanks to Noel and Geraldine for organising such a great weekend for our club.

The Men’s Captain’s Prize to the Ladies was held on Saturday 1st August. Winner Mary Hyland 72nett; 2nd Caroline Delaney 73; Gross: Connie O’Brien 92gross; 3rd Chrissie Hogan 74 (on back 9); 4th Rose Devaney 74; Senior: Geraldine Coyne 76; 30-36 Handicaps: Geraldine Kitt 83. The Ladies Club wish to thank Noel for his generous sponsorship

On Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August the Men’s Competition will be sponsored by Peter Curran Electrical.

Mens Competition Results 18/19 July – Sponsored by Greens & Screenes Guilka.

The men’s club held an 18 holes stroke competition on Sunday 19th July. This was kindly sponsored by Greens and Screenes of Guilka.

Winner Noel T. Higgins 14. 66net. 2nd Thomas Coyne 16. 66net. Gross Peter Morrow 6. 75. 3rd Miko Jordan 19. 68. 4th. Noel Donnellan 6. 70net.

Thank from the Mens Club must go to both Green and Screene families for their sponsorship.

Members are reminded that the next presentation of prizes will take place on Sunday 26th July at 9.30pm in Clubhouse.

Lady Captains Prize to Men 11/12 July

On Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July the Lady Captain’s Marguerite Hughes Prize to the Men’s Club was held. This is an important competition in the Men’s Club calendar and over 100 players took part.

Thank you to Marguerite for organising such a great array of prizes.

Winner: Tom Loftus 20, 42pts; 2nd John Gannon 12,42; Gross: seamus Haverty 6, 34pts; 3rd: Billy Hyland 9, 41pts; 4th Gerry T. Flaherty 8, 40; 5th Noel Donnellan 6, 39. First nine: Noel Loughrey; 2nd nine: Brian J. Murphy. All winners are asked to attend the presentation of prizes on next Saturday 18th July.

We all wish Marguerite the best of luck for her Captain’s Day that takes place on Saturday 18th July.

Mens Comp Results 4/5 July Sponsored by Bernard O Brien Tuam.

The men’s 18 holes stableford for Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July was kindly sponsored by Bernard O’Brien of Tuam.

Winner Anthony Jacob 42pts. 2nd Tomas Mannion 41pts. Gross Gary Fallon 28pts. 3rd Martin Farrell 41pts. 4th Jarlath Donnellan 40pts.

Mens Comp Results 27/28 June – Bridge Bar Mountbellew

On Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June the 18 holes stroke play competition was sponsored by the Bridge Bar , Mountbellew. The competition was played from the blue tees and in extremely windy conditions.

Tommy Devane 11, returned a great score of 65 to win from Peter T. Donnellan 12, who had a 69. Gross Basil King 8, 80. 3rd Darragh McKeogh 11, 70. 4th Brian Hyland 15, 72. 5th Joe Keane 16, 72.

The mens club wishes to thank the King Family for their generous sponsorship.

Open Weekend 20/21 June – Sponsored by ProGolf Athlone.

On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June the PROGOLF, Open weekend took place in Mountbellew Golf Club. The men played an 18 holes stroke competition.

Winner: Gerry Mannion 25, 65; 2nd Kieron Donoghue 20, 66; Gross Seamus Haverty 6, 75; 3rd Jarlath Craughwell 25, 66; 4th Michael Connolly 22, 67; 5th Gary Fallon 10, 68. 1st Nine John O’Grady 29.5; 2nd Nine Ciaran Mannion 32.

The Ladies played an 18 holes stableford competition.

Winner: Mary Costello 37pts, 2nd Florrie Ryan 37pts. Gross Siobhain Fallon 22pts. 3rd Helen Cunningham

The Club thanks Niall Martin owner of ProGolf for his generosity.

Mens Comp Results 13/14 June – Edward Donnellans Menswear

On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June the Men’s 18 holes stableford competition was kindly sponsored by Edward Donnellan’s Menswear from Roscommon.

Winner: Tommy Devane 12, 39pts; 2nd Peter Donnellan 12, 38; Gross Peter Morrow 5, 29pts, 3rd Anthony Jacob 13, 38; 4th Brendan Harte 16, 37pts; 5th Gary Fallon 10, 36pts. 1st nine Seamus Haverty 21pts, 2nd nine Mattie Potter 20pts.

Noel & Breda Flesk Open Weekend

On Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June Mountbellew Golf Club held the Noel and Breda Flesk sponsored Open stroke competition for men and ladies.

Mens winner: Noel Simmons 19, 68. 2nd Tim Ruane 22, 68. Gross Seamus Haverty 6, 76. 3rd Denis Noone 26, 68. 4th Noel T. Higgins 14, 69. 5th Michael Conneally 18, 69.

Ladies Winner: Helen Gardener 64. 2nd Helen Costello 70. Gross Siobhain Fallon 88. 3rd Trish Linehan 71.

The club wishes to thank Noel and Breda for their generosity.

Next weekend, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th: Men’s 18 holes stableford will be sponsored by Donnellan’s Menswear from Roscommon and the Ladies 18 holes stableford competition will be sponsored by Mary Dolan and Helen Cunningham.