Month: April 2022

Golf updates – Competitions, Teams etc.

Ladies Overall Team Manager (Mary Dowling) update

Mary McKenna
A most exciting evening of golf went all the way to the 19th on Wednesday 27th April after ten matches (five in Ballinascourney and five in Skerries). Skerries made a fantastic comeback only to lose on the 19th when the opposition sank an exceptionally long putt. Well done to all the players, the Team Manager Grainne O’Connor and her Assistant Catherine Noone.

Fingal Seniors
Skerries played the first of six matches against The Island on Monday 25th April. The Island won 6 points and Skerries 2 points. The next match is against Elm Green on the 30th April.

Upcoming matches

Sunday 1st May – Junior Foursomes v Ardee. 2 matches away at 3 pm and one match in Skerries at 15.45pm.

Saturday 7th May – Intermediate Cup v Co Louth. 3 matches at home and 2 away at 3.30pm.

Sunday 8th May – Senior Cup v Dundalk. 3 matches at home and 2 away at 3.30 pm.

Spring League
The 3rd Round is underway and is due to be completed by 30th April. The two teams with the best aggregate points will go head to head in the Final.

Men’s Team update

Uden Cup
Skerries were just edged out of the competition by the current Uden Cup holders The Island with wins of 3 matches to 2. Well done to all the players and manager Gerry Lloyd.

Next matches

Thursday 28 April – J.B. Carr Trophy vs Beaverstown G.C. @14:30

Saturday 30th April – McDonnell Cup vs Howth @15.00 (3 matches at home ,2 away)

Saturday 30th April – All Ireland 4 ball vs St. Annes @15.00 (3 matches at home, 2 away )

Sunday 1st May – Barton Shield v Portmarnock

Please support the teams both home and away.

Events, Benefits & Socials Update

1. Friday 22nd April – The 2022 “9 and dine” got off to flying start. There were a large number of entrants, the food was excellent and a great night of music and fun was had by all. A big thank you to the sponsors Kube and congratulations to the winners 1st (on countback) Ann and Mick Ahern, 2nd Joan and Robert Kehoe.

2. Friday 29th April – Matt Murphy Benefit Day
This fundraiser is almost booked out. Please note there will be volunteers managing the car park for the day so please follow their directions. The practice ground will be closed all day as it is required for car parking. If you have any queries please contact Chris Alcock or Brian Sherwin for details.

3. Sunday 1st May – Short Game Area Launch
Join Stan Pyke, Kingsley Lewis and Club Captains for the formal opening of the Short Game area at 4pm on Sunday 1st May. Our Club Pro Bobby will give a short game masterclass at the launch.

4. Sunday 1st May – Skerries Youth Support Services
Are running a 12-hour Static Cycle fundraiser from 8am-8pm in Floraville. As always, they would like people to come and join in and support

5. Friday 6th May – Martin Browne testimonial day.
Format 4 person rumble and full singles handicap apply. For persons with no golf handicap. Maximum: men 18, women 28. Please check the timesheet for available slots
– €120 per Team and payment options are as follows
– Bobby Kinsella, Pro shop.
– Peter Counihan 087 6774027 Revolut.
– Please book in advance with Mizan at 01-8493135 or 8491567 ext 3 if you wish to dine
after your golf round.
– If you are unable to play perhaps you might consider sponsoring a tee/green. Also
volunteers will be required on the day. If you are available please contact any of the
following
– Peter Counihan 0876774027
– Emer Mullins 0868937728
– Gerry Lloyd 0862543959
– Mary Kenny 0872185750

6. Friday 27th May – SAVE THE DATE – Skerries Golf Club Corporate day

Mens Semi-Open 18 Hole Single Stableford Results for 27/04/2022

Mens Semi-Open 18 Hole Single Stableford

27 April 2022
Course: Yellow – Par 73 – Slope 130
Entry: 127
1st Pat Loughman (H/Cap 19) 42 Pts    
2nd Paul Kenny (H/Cap 16) 40 Pts Last 9  
3rd Tom Noonan (H/Cap 28) 40 Pts    
Back Nine Gerrard Curtis (H/Cap 22) 22 Pts    
Gross
Paul S Byrne (H/Cap 6) 26  Pts  
Class 1
1st Paul Maher (H/Cap 10) 35 Pts    

Class 2
1st Michael O Connor (H/Cap 15) 32 Pts    

Class 3
1st Liam Groome (H/Cap 18) 35 Pts    

Class 4
1st Edward Jameson (H/Cap 25) 39 Pts    

Mens Semi-Open 9 Hole Singles ( Front Nine)
1st Liam Mc Ginley (H/Cap 10) 23 Pts   25  

2nd Martin Lennox (H/Cap 13) 21 Pts   15  

Entry: 42
Two’s Competition
Gareth Goss on the 7th Hole  
Tom O Rourke on the 2th Hole  
Derek Keane on the 12th Hole  
John Carroll on the 12th Hole  
Liam Groome on the 2nd Hole  
Paul Maher on the 7th Hole  
Two’s Entry: 36
1 Visitors Played 
1 Clubs Represented
Weather: Cool and Sunny

Mens Wednesday’s 9 Hole Single Stableford Results for 27/04/2022

Mens Wednesday’s 9 Hole Single Stableford

27 April 2022
Course: Yellow – Par 73 – Slope 130
Entry: 58
1st Michael Weldon (H/Cap 7) 21 Pts Last 6   
2nd Peter Counihan (H/Cap 11) 21 Pts     
3rd Liam McGinley (H/Cap 10) 19 Pts     
Gross
Ed Ryan  16  Pts  
Two’s Competition
Ed Ryan on the 
 
 
Tom O’Rourke on the 
 
 
Two’s Entry: 0
Weather: Cool & Sunny
Sponsor: Bobby Kinsella

Ladies 18 Hole 3 Person Rumble Team Results for 26/04/2022

Ladies 18 Hole 3 Person Rumble Team

Tuesday 26 April 2022
Course: Red – Par 74 – Slope 128
Entry: 89
1st Anne McGrath (H/Cap 32) 89 Pts     
  Joan O’Brien (H/Cap 23)       
  Genevieve O’Grady (H/Cap 20)       
2nd Petria Fagan (H/Cap 33) 86 Pts     
  Patricia Garry (H/Cap 39)       
  Maeve Donnelly (H/Cap 46)       
3rd Catriona Smartt (H/Cap 37) 85 Pts     
  Moya Gorey (H/Cap 39)       
  Betty Murpjhy (H/Cap 29)       
Ladies 9 Hole Singles
1st Colette Caraher (H/Cap 29) 19 Pts     

Entry: 17
Two’s Competition
Genevieve O’Grady on the 12 Hole 
 
Two’s Entry: 16
Weather: Nice day for Golf

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