Last weekend Strokestown Golf Club hosted a fundraising event for the Strokestown Community Playground.
Thank you to the committee for their continued efforts in maintaining the fantastic amenity in our community.
The winning team of Aiden Cassidy, Vincent Caulfield and Owen Caulfield with a fantastic score on the Saturday. Second place went to Noel Kennedy, Daire O'Broin and Pádraig Ó Broin. Martin Kelly, Dónal Cox and Paddy Murray filled the podium.
The longest drive bragging rights went to Sean "Long Dog" Cox while the accuracy award for nearest the pin was taken by Vincent Caulfield. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who participated.
The ladies competition winners were the local team of Marcella McDermott, Zoe McDermott and Mary Duffy. The final spot on the podium went to the inform team from Carrick-On-Shannon Anne McDermott - Conry, Moira Mulvey and Monica Shannon.
The longest drive competition was won by Zoe McDermott while the accuracy award was targeted by Margaret McHugh. Congratulations to all the ladies who took home prizes and thank you to all who competed.
A massive thank you to the sponsors of the event and all the competitions over this most difficult year. Without your continued support for events and competitions like these, our community groups would not be in a position to assist our community.
Bumlin folk seniors
The last singles winners before the change in format were Jackie McDonnell followed by Paddy Murray and Michael Tracey. The ladies winners went Margaret McGowan ahead of Kitty Dowd. The singles competition will give-way to a mixed scramble. Please refer to the WhatsApp for full details on this.
Junior golfers
The junior lessons continue on a Saturday morning with the kids making some fantastic progress. We understand that because so many sporting events have been pushed back as a result of the pandemic, other sports will clash.
We look forward to seeing the kids grow with the game and bring the skills with them in the future.
Special thanks
With the passing of the competition year we reflect on how the course has seen a huge increase in use. We are delighted to see that so many have returned to play the game of golf or have found a new hobby.
Strokestown Golf Club look forward to 2022 and seeing some of the projects being used. The new putting green is taking shape and coming along very well.
Thank you to John, Brendan, Paul and all the workers and volunteers for maintaining the course and keeping it in absolutely immaculate condition throughout the year.
