Men’s Spring League
The Men’s Spring League is getting underway this weekend. It’s 18-hole Stableford each round, and your best 3 scores from 4 weeks will count. Each team member must contribute at least one score.
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Start Date: Friday 29th March
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Finish: Easter Sunday
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If you’re away, midweek rounds are allowed — but make sure to let us know, and place your card in the box as usual.
Entry: €40 (pay in advance please).
Pop your name and “Spring League” on an envelope with the fee. All tee times to be booked via BRS.
Prizes on offer:
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Top 3 teams overall
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Top 3 individuals across the 4 weeks
The team draw is now posted — have a look and get organised!
Ladies’ Beginners – “Get Into Golf” Returns
We’re delighted to be running our popular Ladies’ Beginners programme again this year.
It kicks off Wednesday 16th April and runs for 6 weeks, every Wednesday from 7–8pm (depending on numbers).
- Gerry Roynane will once again be leading the sessions.
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We’re also looking for club members to lend a hand during the evenings — if you can help, please speak to Mona or Hilary.
This is always a great way to welcome new faces to the club — please support if you can.
Prize Giving – Friday 28th March, 7pm
We’ll be holding a prize giving night in the clubhouse on Friday 28th March at 7pm.
Prizes will be awarded for competitions held from mid-October to the end of February, including the Ladies Winter League and Turkey Shoots.
If you’re due a prize, please make the effort to attend.
Going forward, we’ll aim to hold prize givings every 4–6 weeks, tied in with the Thursday Scramble during the summer.
Players’ Sweep
Thanks to everyone who took part in the recent Players’ Sweep.
A big congratulations to Francisco, who claimed the €400 first prize.
All proceeds are going toward the installation of a driving bay, which will be a great addition for members heading into the summer season.
We’ll be launching a Masters Sweep shortly — keep an eye out for details.
Interclub Fixtures
The Interclub season is nearly upon us, and we’ve a busy few matches lined up:
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Jack O’Sullivan – Swinford v Ballina
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Cecil Ewing – Claremorris v Swinford
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Men’s 9-Hole Interclub – Swinford v Mulranny
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Connacht Shield – Swinford v Tubbercurry
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Fred Perry – Ballinrobe v Swinford
Best of luck to all involved. A reminder that to be eligible to play Interclub, you must be a fully paid up member by March 31st.
Junior Golf
Our popular Junior Golf programme will be returning this season, with sessions expected to begin towards the end of April or the start of May. We’re currently finalising the details, and once dates are confirmed, we’ll share them with members. It’s a great way to get young players involved and enjoying the game early — we’re looking forward to another strong turnout.
Competition Results
Weekend 8th & 9th March
Men – 18 Hole Par 3 Stroke
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1st: Jim O’Donnell
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2nd: Joe Kennedy
A solid weekend of short-game golf — fair play to the lads who navigated the par 3 layout so well.
Ladies – 13 Hole Par 3 Stroke (9 holes plus the back 4)
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1st: Ann Moore
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2nd: Margaret McNicholas
Conditions were tricky enough, but Ann and Margaret showed great consistency over the shortened layout.
Weekend 15th & 16th March
Ladies – Spring League (Week 1 – Front 9 Stableford)
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1st: Dympna O’Donnell
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2nd: Margaret Haran (after countback)
A tight contest to kick off the Spring League, with Margaret just edged out on the final card.
Men – 18 Hole Stableford (Full Course)
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1st: Liam Healy – 46 points
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2nd: Tom Horkan – 42 points
Liam’s 46 points is mighty scoring in any month of the year. Well done Tom too — 42 would win it most weeks.
Weekend 22nd & 23rd March
Men – 18 Hole Stroke
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1st: Liam Healy – 66 nett
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2nd: Tony Spain (after countback)
Liam continues his good form with another win. Tony was just pipped after a tight finish.
Ladies – Spring League (Week 2 – Front 9 Stableford)
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1st: Breege Spain
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2nd: Hilary McCrohan (after countback)
Another countback finish! Fair play to both Breege and Hilary on a fine showing.