Results from the Captain's Prize

The Captain's prize outing was played in beautiful sunshine at the marvelous Cork Golf Club. The course was in outstanding condition but the ever present wind made the conditions challenging for most. The outright winner was Don Walsh, winning for the second time this season, with an outstanding score of 44 points. A wonderful evening was had by all in the clubhouse where a delicious meal was hosted by the Captain for all the participating members and guests. The turnout on the day was exceptional with a total of 65 golfers participating, including two visitors. The leading visitor was the sponsor Mr Ger O'Mahony of IBS.

Top 10 Scores

1. Don Walsh (44 points)
2. Frank Crowley (40 points)
3. Dan Walsh (35 points)
4. Jim Calnan (34 points)
5. Mark Rea (32 points)
6. Maurice Conway (32 points)
7. Michael Tobin (31 points)
8. Charlie Daly (31 points)
9. Frank Morrissey (31 points)
10. John Ring (31 points)


The adjustments for this outing are:
Don Walsh (-2 points), Frank Crowley (-1), Dan Walsh (-1)

Score deductions after 2 events

Current standing of score adjustments

Don Walsh (-2)
Jim Calnan (-1)
Kevin Barrett (-1)
Dan Walsh (-2)
Conor McCarthy (-1)
Maurice Conway (-1)
Ed Burke (-1)
Michael Tobin (-1)

Please note that the Captain's prize will be played without adjusted scores. All society members without a GUI or ILGU handicap are requested to e-mail the Handicap Secretary (Alan Morrison - a.morrison(at)ucc.ie) to ensure they receive the appropriate Society Handicap and are adjusted accordingly.

Current Golfer of the Year Standings

Golfer of the Year Standings after 2 events

Dan Walsh 15 points
Jim Calnan 12 points
Maurice Conway 11 points
Don Walsh 10 points
Kevin Barrett 8 points
Conor McCarthy 7 points
Frank Morrissey 6 points
Michael Tobin 5 points
Alan Dobson 4 points
Ed Burke 4 points
Alan Morrison 3 points
John Crowley 3 points
John Ring 2 points
Dick Studdert 1 point
John Connolly 1 point

Results from the South Cup

UCC Retain South Cup in trying conditions

On a blustery afternoon where good golf was hard to come by for most the UCC Staff golf society team prevailed and once again retained the South cup. The leading scorers from UCC were:

Jim Calnan (35 points)
Conor McCarthy (35 points)
Dan Walsh (35 points)
Maurice Conway (34 points)
Michael Tobin (34 points)
Ed Burke (32 points)


Muskerry had the best score of the day with Barry Duggan returning a fine 39 points, however their inability to field a full team led to UCC winning by 203 to Muskerry's 172.

The students had only one participant, the student golf club captain Brian Cahill.

The reductions applied for this outing are as follows:
Jim Calnan (-1)
Conor McCarthy (-1)
Dan Walsh (-1)
Maurice Conway (-1)
Michael Tobin (-1)
Ed Burke (-1)

South Cup - Muskerry GC Outing

Muskerry Golf Club (South Cup)
Thursday 7th May 2009

• Tee times from 14:00 – 16:00

• Format 18 hole stableford competition (student/staff/Muskerry members team competition. Best 6 individual team scores to count for team prize. Plus two best individual runners up prizes)

• Timesheet open from Monday 27th April

• Please book your tee time with Marie McSweeney (x. 2371, mariemcsweeney@ucc.ie)

• No Green Fee, charity outing €10 contribution per participant to Marymount hospice

• Stableford score to count for Golfer of the Year points (Off GUI Handicap or UCC Society Handicap only)

Best wishes and good golfing!

Golfer of the Year Standings

Current Standings in Golfer of the Year Competition

After WaterRock Outing

1. Don Walsh (40)10 points
2. Kevin Barrett (39) 8 points
3. Dan Walsh (37, back 9 - 20pts) 7 points
4. Frank Morrissey (37, back 9 - 15pts) 6 points
5. Maurice Conway (36, back 9 - 18 pts) 5 points
6. Alan Dobson (36, back 9 - 17 pts) 4 points
7. Alan Morrison (35, back 9 -19 pts) 3 points
8. Jim Calnan (35, back 9 -17 pts) 2 points
9. Dick Studdert (35, back 9 -16 pts) 1 point

Water Rock Outing - Results

Water Rock Outing - Results

1. Don Walsh (40 points)
2. Kevin Barrett (39 points)
3. Dan Walsh (37 points)

Category 1: (Handicaps 0-16, on the day)

1. Frank Morrissey (37 points)
2. Maurice Conway (36 points)

Category 2: (Handicaps 17 - 20, on the day)

1. Alan Dobson (36 points)
2. Jim Calnan (35 points)

Category 3: (Handicaps 21+, on the day)

1. Aine Healy (33 points)
2. Kay Doyle (33 points)

A great days golf was had by all. The weather was superb, with bright sunshine throughout. Don Walsh showed fine form in capturing the opening event of the season, holding onto the early clubhouse lead on 40 points, a fine score that earns him a 2-point deduction for all further outings this year (apart from the Captain's prize). Because winter rules were in force there are no handicap adjustments to be made for this outing (for Society handicaps). The committee looks forward to seeing you all at the next outing in Muskerry.

Staff Golf Society

Water Rock Golf Club
Saturday 4th April 2009

• Tee times from 11:00 – 13:00

• Timesheet open from Thursday 26th March

• Please give your names to Marie McSweeney (x. 2371, mariemcsweeney@ucc.ie)

• Green Fee €35

• Stableford score to count for Golfer of the Year points (Off GUI Handicap or UCC Society Handicap only)

Best wishes and good golfing!


Willie Weir

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Happy Christmas

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