Dundalk Golf Notes: Connor McCaughey and Pearse Murphy land Turkey competitions

Connor McCaughey and Pearse Murphy won the 14 Hole Turkey Singles Stableford competitions which were played on Saturday, November 19th and Sunday, November 20th.

Playing off 11 on the Saturday, Murphy opened with two three-point pars and then had a two point par at the sixth and a three point par at the seventh, before recording four point birdies at the par three ninth and par five tenth.

Another three-point par at the 12th was followed by a two-point par at the 13th. Even though he failed to score at the 14th, his 34pts was still enough to comfortably take the overall victory by four points from Matthew McCaughey.

The following day Connor McCaughey (4), Tommy Renaghan (11) and Eamon Hoey (14) had the best scores as they all shot 33pts to take Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3 respectively. Gerry Byrne (18) had 30pts to win Division 4.

McCaughey’s round included three birdies and nine pars, while Renaghan had one birdie and seven pars. Hoey had four pars and one birdie.

The Winter League has teed off with 10 teams taking part. The League will be run over six 14-hole competitions with the best four scores on each team counting towards their weekly score.

The Men’s AGM will take place on Monday, December 5th. Another big occasion away from the course is the annual New Year’s Dinner Dance which will help us ring in the New Year. It has been organised by the club’s social committee.

There will be a three course meal and music by John Morrison. Booking is essential. Tickets are €40 and are available from the restaurant which can be contacted at  restaurant@dundalkgolfclub.ie or 042-9321731.

Sunday, 20 November 20 - 14 Hole Turkey Singles Stableford - Division 1: Connor McCaughey (4) 33pts, Niall McCaul (7) 32pts. Division 2: Tommy Renaghan (11) 33pts, Martin Byrne (12) 32pts. Division 3: Eamon Hoey (14) 33pts, Thomas Clarke (13) 29pts. Division 4: Gerry Byrne (18) 30pts, Patrick Cole (18) 29pts.

Saturday, November 19 - 14 Hole Turkey Singles Stableford - Pearse Murphy (11) 34pts, Matthew McCaughey (12) 30pts.

DUNDALK LADIES

The fifth week of the winter League was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. A 14 hole singles stableford competition was played and produced some fine scoring with Sylvia McKenna winning and Eva Beirne taking the runner up spot.

Saturday, November 19 - 14 Hole Singles Stableford - Sylvia McKenna (54) 36pts, Eva Beirne (33) 33pts