Club Matchplay Finals

Friday, 02 August 2019 20:16 |

It was finals night on Friday we saw five championships up for grabs and there was some great entertainment for those who came out to watch. The Ladies B section got us underway and little did we realise it would be the closest and tensest of them all. Even more so as Jen amassed a sizeable lead after 18 holes. She further extended that lead to 6up after 21 holes and we thought that was that, little did we realise Kathleen heart and a tremendous comeback not only did Kathleen claw it back but went 2 up with 2 to play, Fair play to Jenn who must have been devastated but she found the composure to fight back and forced the match to tie holes. It looked like Kathleen would win on the 1st as she had a 2 foot putt to win it, but to her anguish she missed it and Jenn with a fine up and down from the side of the second completed the job. A great win for Jenn to add to her Captains Prize last month, great effort and Jenn let the crowd know how relieved and worried she was as she accepted the trophy.

The Gents Junior event saw holder Tony Byrne battle his league team mate Sean O'Shea and this was very tight from the off with rarely more than a hole in it. We thought this might go the distance but Tony used his greater experience to fine affect and won 3 & 2 for a terrific title defense and he paid tribute to Sean and said his day would come very soon.

There was some good news in the O'Shea household. Conor & Gerry played some wonderful pitch & putt all week and despite not hitting the high standards of the previous nights, it was an absorbing match to watch, Conor got the lead and try as Gerry did he could not find the answer and Conor won 3 & 2. Like Tony Byrne he had defended the title won in 2018. He has matured so much in 12 months and was a very satsified figure at the presentation. He continue to grow and improve and was a worthy winner.

In the ladies A match we saw Pauline and Vera fight it out, we thought it would be close and it was. A small stretch of holes at the turn was to prove the difference as Pauline went from all square to 3 up. Vera tried hard to bridge that gap but Pauline with her confidence from making the Dublin team was a fine front runner and Pauline was to complete the job on the 33rd, It was a great final and these two ladies are very well matched. WE look forward to them clashing again at the Strokeplay.

The Gents Seniors saw two friends clash as Karl Murphy and Gary McGreal went head to head. Gary hit his 1st tee shot very big but even he could hardly believe what was to hit him as Karl started with nine birdies to lead by 5. He extended it to 8 and it was soon double figures. Poor Gary did not do himself justice but few would have lived with Karl on this form. He has grown and now knows he can win the majors in the club. It was a high class performance and his win on the 27th showed how far he has come after losing in 2018. A superb performance and after wins over Kevin Bermingham and Tom O'Reilly, few could argue he did not deserve it.

So the 3rd major is over. Well done to Jenn, Pauline, Tony, Conor & Karl. Thanks to Kevin for looking after the event. The Grounds staff had the course superb for the finals and the ladies ensured there was refreshments for players & supporters at the end. WEll done on an excellent week in the club

Gents Senior Matchplay Draw

Gents Inter Matchplay Draw

Gents Junior Matchplay Draws

Ladies A Matchplay Draw

Ladies B Matchplay Championship