Chairman Ned Rice’s prize this Saturday

Our chairman, Ned Rice, will be holding his prize this Saturday, September 25. The day will start with a fourball at 12 noon.

There will be a break for refreshments from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. This will be followed by an 18-hole stableford competition with a shotgun start. All are welcome and we encourage all members to come along and support our chairman Ned on his special day.

Prize categories for chairman’s fourball will be overall nett, mixed nett and gross. Prize categories for chairman’s prize will be overall nett, first nett, gross and ladies nett. The €10 entry fee will cover both fourball and chairman’s prize competitions.

We wish Ned the very best for his day, and hope to see you all there for a what we expect to be a very enjoyable day for all.

2021 OPEN A GREAT SUCCESS

The Fermoy Pitch and Putt Open got off to a great start last Thursday with a very enjoyable scotch fourball competition. We were very lucky over the four days with the weather and had a great turnout from members and players from clubs all over the country.

Our Scratch Cup saw over 150 players from far and wide on Saturday which was great to see. With some very high scoring for our Scratch Cup, we were delighted to have club members in the winning circle which included Daithi Sexton who secured the senior grade with a super 19 under par and Eleanor Walsh winning the 0-10 ladies grade with a great score of 10 under par.

Our lady captain Theresa O’Keeffe also secured a win in the 11-18 grade with Ollie Dolan and Derek Baker taking 2nd and 3rd respectively in the junior grade of the 2021 Scratch Cup. We closed out the four days of the Open with a very enjoyable 3 ball scramble on Sunday.

Now that the Open has finished the club would sincerely like to thank everyone involved in the preparation for the Open. The behind-the-scenes organisation by our committee, course workers and volunteers for these events is immense. Thank you to all those who helped in many ways to make this another successful Open for Fermoy Pitch and Putt Club.

Thank you to all who supported over the four days from near and far and congratulations to all the prize-winners. After a hectic 4 days, we look forward to the 2022 Open week once the tiredness from this one wears off!

A massive thank you must go to our sponsors for their contributions for this year’s Open. We appreciate the support from each and every one of our sponsors throughout the years.

Open week sponsors this year were: Barry Mason Electrical, D & M Fruit & Veg, David Ryan – Amber, John Cotter - Cotter Shoes, McCarthy Insurance Group, Michael Riordan-SuperValu, Micro Bio, Nash Plumbing Supplies, Ronan Ryan, Shreelawn Oil, Silver Pail, The Avondhu Press, The Barber Shop, TJ Goodtymes, Tom Egan, Michael and John Cahill. Many thanks to you all.

RESULTS FROM 2021 OPEN WEEK

Thursday Scotch Foursomes Results: nett - Daithi Sexton / Ailish Sexton 38 5/8 nett, gross - Daithi Sexton / J.J Quirke 41 gross, mixed - John Cahill / Maryann Byrne 43 1/8 nett. Friday scotch foursomes results nett - John McDonald / Larry Mc Ginn (Collinstown) 39 1/4 nett, gross - John Cahill / Michael Connelly (Tullamore) 41 gross, mixed - Sarah McGrath / Gary McGrath 40 3/4 nett, ladies - Sarah McGrath/ Ailish Sexton 41 3/4 nett.

FERMOY SCRATCH CUP 2021

Over 150 cards played. Senior - 1st - Daithi Sexton 89 (on back 18), 2nd – Decky Freeman 89 (on back 9’s), 3rd - John Walsh (Collins) 89. Inter - 1st - Michael Farrell (Bruff) – 98, 2nd - Kevin Knox (Gowran) – 99, 3rd - Michael Kehoe (Gowran) 100. Junior - 1st - Curtis McCarthy (Cunnigar) – 105, 2nd - Ollie Dolan – 107, 3rd - Derek Baker 108. Ladies - 0 -10 - Eleanor Walsh – 98, 11 – 18 - Theresa O’Keeffe -126.

Sunday fourball scramble results: nett - Keith Power / Curtis McCarthy / Dylan Moroney 30 nett (back 9’s), gross - Eddie Hanna / Daniel Keohane / Adrian Anglim 38 gross (back 9’s), mixed - Georgina Harte / John O’Riordan /Mary O’Riordan 30 2/3, ladies - Noreen Ryan / Theresa O’Keeffe / Kathleen Lee 30 2/3, gents - Paddy Barrow /Niall O’Neill / Mark O’Flynn 30 1/3 nett.

GENTS’ COMPETITION

Our gents have a friendly game every Wednesday morning at 10am. Feel free to come along and join in. Last week’s winners were Ronan Ryan and Jimmy Quinn followed in 2nd place by Ollie Dolan and Jimmy Noonan.

OPEN FOR GREEN FEES

The club is open for green fees. Why not come up and try a game! Bring the family and make a day of it. Adults €5, juveniles €3.

We have noticed that unfortunately some green fees are not being paid. We are monitoring the situation. Thank you for your support. Please make sure to pay your green fees before play, this money is necessary to pay for the many costs associated with running the club. Fees into the red box with your name and sign in and out of the book in the clubhouse please.

TEXT LIST

If you would like your contact number added to the list for weekly updates, please enter it on the sheet in the clubhouse or contact club secretary John Cahill on 086-9577997.

HELP NEEDED

Can you spare 45 minutes on a Saturday or Sunday morning? The greens need to be swished on weekend mornings and we need to add to the volunteers list to spread the load. Thank you to those who already volunteer and we would really appreciate added help.

If you are not familiar with swishing it is an easy process and you will be shown how to do it. Swishing is absolutely vital to keep disease off our greens and keep the course in top condition.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Membership rates for 2021. Family - €140. Adult - €95. Associate - €80. Over 65 - €65. Widowed - €65. Student - €55. U16 - €35. New members are welcome. Any queries please contact the club secretary John Cahill on 086-9577997.

A very big welcome to all our new and returning members. Membership forms are available in the clubhouse. It’s a great hobby and if you are thinking of trying something new or returning after a break from the game you would be very welcome.

COVID GUIDELINES

All members and green fees playing are advised to please follow PPI Covid protocol, please change in the car park and the outside toilet facilities will be available. Flags are not to be removed; no rakes will be available on the course. Please sanitise hands before and after your game, please do not congregate after your game. Enjoy your game safely.