Sunday 5th February 2012

Perfect conditions for play with no wind a bright spring day just a little chilly.
Some fantastic play this morning with incredible gross scores being competed and one back nine of gross 18. Two hole in one’s on the morning the first of the new year.

Sunday 27 hole scramble winners James Browne, Tommy McCann, Sue Browne & Patricia Delaney Gross 63 Ob9.

Well done on Hole in One to Aidan O’Donovan 18th and James Browne 10th.

Sunday adult games continue each week at 11am new members very welcome call the secretary on 085-1743748 or visit our website www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com for more info.

Sunday 29th January 2012

No game this weekend we have to go back to last October for the last time we couldn’t play due to heavy rain, which is an amazing weather record.

Happy special birthday to Club member Marie Delaney who was born in 19 twelve under par, work it out for ourselves.

We will continue next week with the adult game on Sunday morning 11am.

Coming soon will be the Bartle Maxwell shield and confined to the Gents a date in February to be confirmed.

Members as asked to promote the game locally as we have great value in providing a splendid outdoor sport which can be played and enjoyed by everyone.

Sunday adult games continue each week at 11am new members very welcome call the secretary on 085-1743748 or visit our website

www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com for more info.


Sunday 22nd January 2012

The adult game produced three very close games with the blustery wing swirling around the course making the pitching interesting to say the least.

Winners this week were John Fitzpatrick, Bridget Murray & Ann McDonnell Net41 RU pair Jimmy Browne & Frank Hughes Net42

Sunday adult games continue each week at 11am new members very welcome call the secretary on 085-1743748 or visit our website www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com for more info.

Sunday 15th January 2012

A morning not for the faint hearted but lovers of the game as we played in brisk wind, lovely and dry, but a little cold for some. A great turnout with the first pairs game of the new year bringing in some great close scores. Two pairs on 44, two on 42 and the winning pair having to be separated by a back nine (B9) count.

This weeks pairs winners were Tommy McCann & Ann McDonnell Net40 (OB9) Runners up were Anthony Parkinson & Mary Terry Net 40.

Nearest the pin on the 3rd was Ronnie Delaney.

2012 memberships now available visit our website wwwballyboughalpitchandputt.com or call the secretary on 085-1743748 for more details.

Sunday 8th January 2012

Blessed spring weather all over the country after what was a stormy week and we had a great morning for P&P at the club.
This week we played a three ball 27hole scramble and the competition was really close with two teams on 69 and a leading team on 67 when the final group brought in a fantastic 63.

This weeks winners in the 27hole scramble were Steven Rowe, Jimmy Browne, Mary Terry and Maura Lynch with a fantastic gross 63.
Sunday games continue at 11am.

2012 memberships now available visit our website wwwballyboughalpitchandputt.com or call the secretary on 085-1743748 for more details.


Sunday 1st January 2012

First Sunday and first game of the new year and we had great weather with high winds and sunshine. Although it was a little chilly it was near perfect weather for winter play.

First pairs winners of 2012 were Ronnie Delaney & Mary Terry net 37 B9 Runner up Rory Homan & Ann McDonnell.

Games to continue on Sunday mornings at 11am weather permitting.

Congratulations to local du-athelete Cian Delaney on his nomination for Fingal sport star of the year having won National Gold, Euro Silver and World Bronze in 2011 we wish him all the best for 2012 to vote for Cian text FINGAL14 to 53307 



Sunday 18th December 2012

Merry Christmas and a peaceful New year to all our members and we will resume play on Sunday morning 15th January 2012 weather permitting.


Sunday 11th December 2012

The end of year game for turkeys this week with the weather a little milder and no wind worth talking about. A great turnout for the final day’s play after what was a fantastic year for the club. We got to play every weekend since the snow cleared last January. Happily we didn’t have that severe snow and frost that we had last year.

This weeks turkey winners with a Net 38 were Jimmy Browne & Patricia Delaney
Top gross pair on the morning was Billy O’Brien & Ronnie Delaney G42.

Merry Christmas and a peaceful New year to all our members and we will resume play on Sunday morning 15th January 2012 weather permitting.

Best wishes to the Ballyboughal & Damastown Choirs who will be performing their annual Carol service in the Church in Ballyboughal Wednesday night at 7.30pm with tea and refreshments afterwards in the new school all are welcome and a great night is guaranteed.


Sunday 4th December 2011

Great turnout this Sunday morning with the weather a little chilly light sharp breeze did not deter these turkey hunters. Fourteen pairs contested a very tight game with only one stroke separating the top four pairs.

This weeks turkey winners after a great round of net 36 were Gabriel Bergan & Mary Terry.
Next week will be the final Turkey competition and all prizes winners can collect their vouchers on the morning.

Sunday 27th November 2011

What a contrast to the end of November compared to 12 months ago when we were covered in ice and snow, we have had a great month of Xmas turkey games and we hope to have another two before the big day.

Sunday Turkey winners John Fitzpatrick & Irene Parkinson Net 39. Three ball winners John Fitzpatrick, Jimmy Browne & Ann McDonnell Gross 43.

Congratulations on hole in one to Bridget Murray on 5th.

Xmas Turkey Games continue at 11am each Sunday morning.



Sunday 20th November 2011

Another great weekend across the country with the blessed weather as mild as it can be at 14 degree this morning. Lots of growth around the course , member Pat Hickey said he saw primroses in bloom in a ditch close to his home. We have several yellow roses in full bloom along by the 18th hole great to see it and it will surly shorten our winter.

Sunday Turkey winners Mary Terry & Irene Parkinson Net 36. Three ball winners Ronnie Delaney, Sue Browne & Patricia Delaney Gross 45 after a play off.
Congratulations on hole in one’s to Mick Daly with Hole 3rd and Ann McDonnell 17th. 

Xmas Turkey Games continue at 11am each Sunday morning.

Sunday 13th November 2011

What a great spell of weather we are having all cross the country as we are gripped in a high pressure giving us some very mild days. Sixteen degrees in the car on the way to the Sunday morning turkey game and we were able to play in our jumpers.

Winners of the Sunday morning turkey pairs were Frank Hughes and Jimmy Browne Net36.

Sunday three ball scramble winners Anthony Parkinson, John Fitzpatrick & Martin Cullen Gross44.

Xmas turkey games continue on Sunday mornings at 11am

Sunday 6th November 2011

The first of the Xmas turkey pair scramble games of the season and there was very close cards to decide the winning pair.

Winners Frank Hughes & Rory Homan Net 38 and they each bag a turkey cash voucher Value €50.

Congratulations to Anthony Parkinson with a hole in one on the 2nd and also Jimmy Browne who had a hole in one on the 10th.

Xmas turkey games continue on Sunday mornings at 11am.

Sunday 30th October 2011

After the clock going back last night the morning was a fabulous bright sunny morning.
A great three ball game over 27 holes was very closely contested the top two teams were separated by one stroke.

Three Ball 27hole winners were Steven Rowe, Gabriel Bergan and Anthony Parkinson Gross 65.

Turkey pairs starting next Sunday morning.

October LOTTO Bonus ball winners: Gerry Levins €100 Plus1 Jimmy Browne €20 Plus2 Gabriel Bergan €5

Sunday 23rd October 2011

A fantastic finale to the McDonnell cup when we played the final leg of the 36 hole competition in Ring Commons on Saturday.

With several players capable of putting great scores this was always going to be a close contest. The final placings were decided on a back nine count to separate the winner and runner up.

Winner Tommy McCann Net 96 [OB9] R/Up Frank Hughes Net 96 Third place went to John Fitzpatrick with Net 99.

We had a fantastic celebration dinner in Winters Restaurant at the Airport View Hotel & Spa at Blakes Cross, highly recommended for their food and hospitality. To make an enquiry contact Gerry on 087-6300288.

Mc Donnell Cup final Game in Ring Commons winner on the day was Gerry Levins Net 49 and R/Up Frank Hughes net 51.

Sunday game had to be cancelled due to heavy rain.
LOTTO Bonus balls available for Oct.


Sunday 16th October 2011

The third round of the McDonnell cup took place in trim on Saturday. With the course playing to full winter conditions we had a great day with only a light drizzle of rain near the end of the game.
Trim winner was Pat Hickey Net47 (B9) R/Up John Fitzpatrick Net 47.

The final game in the McDonnell cup takes place next Saturday at Ring Commons sports ground at 3.30pm. Meet at the club in Ballyboughal at 2.45 for lifts.

Sunday 27 hole scramble winners were John Fitzpatrick, Frank Hughes & Marie Delaney Gross 70. Congratulations to Marie Delaney with a hole in one on the 10th.

LOTTO balls available for October.

Sunday 9th October 2011

The second round in the George McDonnell Cup played in Laytown on Saturday produced some fantastic scores on what was a glorious warm day but with high winds.
A net 51,52 53 and eight 54’s were a measure of how competitive the game was.

The Mc Donnell Cup Laytown result was Winner Rory Homan Net 51 R/Up Gerry Levins net 52.

The next game in the McDonnell Cup takes place in Trim next Saturday 15th Oct at 3pm meet at the club in Ballyboughal 2pm to arrange lifts.

Sunday 27 hole scramble winners Gross 68 were, Tony Masterson, Patricia Delaney, Ann McDonnell & Bridget Murray.

LOTTO Bonus Balls available for October.


Sunday 2nd October 2011.

Congratulations to Cian Delaney on his achievement bringing home a bronze medal from the ITU World Games in Gijon Spain.

Weather nearly spoilt the first round of the George McDonnell Cup with persist ant rain over Fri and Sat we had to postpone the first round match to Sunday Morning when we got to play just ahead of the rain returning.

The second game in the McDonnell Cup will be played Next Saturday in Laytown P&P Club at 3pm players needing a lift should meet at the club in Ballyboughal at 2.30pm.

September LOTTO Bonus winner Louise Wogan €100 Plus1 Anne Gough €20 Plus2 JJ+A c/o Ashling €5


Sunday 18th September 2011

All Ireland weekend and Up the Dubs, with our minor and senior teams contesting all Ireland finals in coke park. The village is a wash of blue bunting for to support our county teams.



Sunday game at the club produced a cracking Net 44 for winner Vince Walker with R/Up John Fitzpatrick Net 45 only loosing by one stroke.
The last club major for 2011 is the New George McDonnell Memorial Cup to be played over four games with the first game on Saturday 1st Oct at 3pm.

Sunday 11th September 2011

The annual Golf challenge took place to Balheary GC Par3 course on what was a glorious but very windy Saturday as gale force winds crossed the country.

This years winners was Team Capt Steven Rowe, Tommy McCann, Martin Cullen and Jim Gallagher with 61 Gross.

Pic Left (R-L) is winning captain Steven Rowe and team member Tommy McCann receiving the Cup from Club Secretary Ronnie Delaney.

  

Runner up was team Capt Pat Hickey, Jimmy Browne and Maura Lynch with Gross 63.

A very competitive day with the following three teams on 64. A great experience for all once again to sample play on a golf course.

Sunday scramble produced a record score of Gross 41 from team James Browne, Frank Hughes and Joan Homan.

Nearest the pin on 7th was Tommy McCann.

LOTTO bonus balls now available for September.

Sunday 4th September 2011

What a fantastic show of support for Ballyboughal athlete Cian Delaney ahead of his world championship attempt in Gijon Nth Spain on Sunday 26th September. After fundraising ’Pitch In’, was organised and support from family friends neighbours work colleagues and the greater community of Ballyboughal this was truly a great show of support for this young man in his quest to bring success back to Ballyboughal.

As part of the sponsorship ’pitch In’ there was €500 in prizes on the day for all the supporters.

1st Prize €300 Card #10 line 2___Joanne Byrne c/o fire station Dublin Airport.


2nd Prize €100 Card#7 line 7____Gemma Byrne OT Dept Beaumont Hospital.
3rd Prize €50 Card#11 line2_____M Holles c/o seller Maura Lynch Mace
Nearest Pin on ‘Pitch In’ €30 Ann McDonnell

Junior finals on sat 3rd September produced some fantastic play that would be worthy of senior results in any competition.
Results: U12 Cup Winner__ Cian Warren R/Up Matthew Walton.
U16 Shield Winner__James Walton R/Up Dylan Browne
Putting winner James Walton.


Sunday Game winner John Fitzpatrick net 44 R/Up Anthony Parkinson Net 45. 

The annual Golf Challenge Cup comp takes next Saturday 10th Sept in the Balheary Par3 course where a golfer will team with two PP players to make a team, open to all local golfers and PP players. Entries can be made on the sheet in the clubhouse or text Golf +name to 085-1743748


Sunday 28th August 2011

August LOTTO Bonus winner Billy O’Brien €100 Plus1 Maura Lynch €20 Plus2 Bats €5

Sunday Pairs winners OB9 Billy O‘Brien & Martin Cullen Net 45.

Junior U12 Cup and U16 Shield finals next Saturday 3rd September at 4pm.
well done to Cian warren with a Hole in One on the 9th hole Sun 28th Aug.
 
Club fundraising ’Pitch In’ in support of local athlete Cian Delaney ahead of his world title race in Gijon Spain in Sept. takes place next Sunday Morning at 11am before the Sunday Game nearest the pin prize for the best pitch on the morning.




The annual Golf Challenge Cup comp takes place on Saturday 10th Sept in the Balheary Par3 course where a golfer will team with two PP players to make a team, open to all local golfers and PP players. Entries can be made on the sheet in the clubhouse or text Golf +name to 085-1743748


Sunday 21st August 2011

Ladies Cup Day at the club and this year we had a fantastic day with warm temperatures and light wind to make it ideal for play. Ladies Cup winner is Marie Delaney Net 45 R/Up Joan Homan Gross 64. Nearest the pin was Sue Browne. Many thanks to our sponsors Bill & Peg O'Neill.

Sunday scramble winners Vince walker and Frank Hughes gross 67 over 27 holes.
Well done to Frank Hughes with a hole in one on the 17th.

Junior leagues continue with finals on Saturday 3rd Sept at 4pm. Congratulations to Dylan Browne with his hole in one on the 3rd.

The 2011 Par3 Golf challenge will take place on Saturday 10th September please put names on the sheet in the clubhouse or text Golf and your name to 085-1743748

Sunday 14th August 2011

Club championship final Jones cup kindly sponsored by John Jones produced an amazing twelve players with under par scores from the twenty finalists.

The 2011 club champion Aidan O’Donovan net 42 and RU James Browne Net 44 see full results on ballyboughalpitchandputt.com

Well done to Vince Walker & Pat Hickey who shared the nearest pin prize.

Congratulation to Peter Flynn & John Fitzpatrick who both had a hole in one on the 13th

Next Sunday 24th Aug is the Ladies Cup day at 2.30pm

Junior league games continue on Fridays at 2.30pm. Congratulations to Dillon Browne with a Hole in One on the 3rd.

 

 

LOTTO bonus balls available for Aug.

Sunday 7th August 2011

Sunday’s three ball winners were James Browne, Bridget Murray and Frank Hughes with a gross 44.

The club championship final Jones Cup will take place next Sunday 14th Aug Tee 11am and will be contested by 20 competitors who have qualified for the final.

Junior leagues at U16 & U12 will continue on Friday afternoons at 2.30pm.

For more info contact the club sec on 085-1743748 or check the website ballyboughalpitchandputt.com

Sunday 31st July 2011

Congratulations to Cian Delaney with his victory in the Donadea Duathlon in Kildare on Sat, and also setting a new course record.
Link to Duathlon win:-) 

Well done to the Ballyboughal ladies football team on winning the cup last Monday and also the Ballyboughal second team who have won promotion following their victory over Naul.
 
Friday three ball winners John Fitzpatrick, Frank Hughes & Martin Cullen Gross 47.
Sunday pairs winners Vince Walker & Frank Hughes Gross 47.

July LOTTO bonus ball winner #20 Niamh Delaney €100. Plus1 #41 Bats €20 and Plus2 #11
Catherine Murphy  €5.

The last round of the club championship Jones Cup takes place this week with the final scheduled for Sunday 14th August time is TBC.

Junior league games Fridays at 2.30pm fee €2.

Sunday 24th July 2011

All first round matches in the Jones Cup club championship have been played and second round games are to be completed by Next Sunday 31st July. See the results and draw on website ballyboughalpitchandputtputt.com

Friday mixed pairs winners James Browne & Patricia Delaney Gross 72 for 27 holes.

Sunday pairs winners Vince Walker and Maura Lynch Gross 46. Three ball winners Ronnie Delaney, Ned Farrell and Sue Browne Gross 46.

LOTTO bonus balls available for July.

Sunday 17th July 2011

Sunday scramble produced the closest of margins separating three teams. A gross 45 and two 44’s who were separated on back counts. The winners after going to a B6 count were Tony Masterson, Peter Flynn, Marie Delaney & Ann McDonnell.

Friday nights ladies winner was Patricia Delaney net 49 B9 from Joan Homan. Ladies night continues on Friday nights at 7.15pm.

The draw for the Jones Cup club championship took place on Sunday and first round games are to completed by Next Sunday 24th July.  Any queries to Secretary on 085-1743748.

LOTTO bonus balls now available for July.

Sunday 10th July 2011

Ladies night Friday night produced a very close finish with three ladies separated by only two strokes. Winner Patricia Delaney Net 49 B9 RU Mary Terry net 49 ladies night continues on Fridays at 7.15pm

Sunday games Results:
Singles winner Patricia Delaney Net44 RU Vince Walker net 46.
Three ball winners Ronnie Delaney, John Fitzpatrick & Mary Terry Gross 44.

The draw for the club Championship Jones Cup will take place next Sun morn 17th July at 11am all entries must be submitted in advance on the sheet in the clubhouse or call/text your name to the secretary on 085-1743748.

Sunday 3rd July 2011

Away evening to Deer Park saw three teams tie on 56 for the prizes. After B9 counts results were Winners: James Browne & Ann McDonnell 2nd Jimmy Browne & Maura Lynch 3rd Ronnie Delaney & Mary Terry. Congratulations to James Browne with a hole in one on the 10th.

Sunday winner John Fitzpatrick Net 44, RU Irene Parkinson Net 46.

On what was the most glorious day of the year so far the scramble following the single game produced two teams on 47 with the winners decided on a back 6 count having been level after the B9. Winners were Jimmy Browne, Nick savage & Ann McDonnell.

Club championship The Jones Cup will start in two weeks and entries will be taken over the next two weeks members can also call or text their name to the sec on 085-1743748.

Sunday 26th June 2011

June LOTTO Bonus winner Maggie Donnelly €100 Plus1 John Collins €20 Plus2 Caroline Delaney €5

Sunday Pairs winners James Browne & Anne Ryan with a net 48.

A fantastic new course record of gross17 for nine holes was set on a the back nine by the team of James Browne, Anthony Parkinson & Nick savage in the three ball which included a hole in one for Nick savage on the 12th and eight birdies. The team won the three ball with a 38 gross.

Away evening tomorrow Wednesday 29th June to Deer Park Howth meeting at the club at 6.15pm to arrange lifts. The game will be a pairs scramble. The fee will be €10 which includes green fee and prizes for winners, RU and third place teams. Please put your name on the sheet in the clubhouse or call/tex the secretary on 085-1743748.


Sunday 19th June 2011

Sunday’s adult singles produced a first time win for Frank Hughes with a net 47. Closely followed by the smallest of margins by RU Maura Lynch Net 48. These two players were only one stroke better than the next best card of 49, 50 and several 52’s.

The three ball scramble following the singles game produced a new course record of 42 gross which included nine holes at gross 19 and was scored by Jimmy Browne, Frank Hughes, Joan Homan & Ann McDonnell. The card also included a hole in one on the 13th from Ann McDonnell her second hole in one in three weeks.

Away evening next Friday 24th June to Deer Park Howth meeting at the club at 6.15pm to arrange lifts. The game will be a pairs scramble. The fee will be €10 which includes green fee and prizes for winners, RU and third place teams. Please put your name on the sheet in the clubhouse or call/tex the secretary on 085-1743748.

Sunday 12th June 2011

Friday nights ladies had to be abandoned after nine holes due to a thunder storm the entries will be credited for next Friday 17th.

No Sunday game this weekend due to the bad weather unfortunately the rain came about an hour too early for us to start a game and with that cold NE wind conditions were not suitable for P&P.

Away evening is planned for Friday 24th June to deer Park meeting at the club at 6.15pm to arrange lifts.
The game will be a pairs scramble.
The fee will be €10 which includes green fee and prizes for winners, RU and third place teams.
Please put your name on the sheet in the clubhouse or call/tex the secretary on 085-1743748.
Will will be returning to O'Connor's Village Inn for sambo and prize giving.

Membership renewals are now overdue and must be paid before end of June to be included in the published list of members for 2011.

LOTTO bonus balls available now for June.


Sunday 5th June 2011

Family Weekend at the club and lots of activities over the weekend for all member of the family.
Starting on Friday night the Ladies night produced a very close game with one stroke separating the top two players. Ladies winner was Ann McDonnell net 48 and RU Patricia Delaney Net 49.

The adults game over the Sunday morning and bank holiday afternoon produced record breaking scores for a club singles major.
Adult winner was club chairman Rory Homan Net 42 with his first ever club major win. Runner up was Ann McDonnell Net 43 by the closet of margins, these were two exceptional scores on the day and congratulations to Ann McDonnell on also having a Hole in one on the 12th.

The junior completion was a family scramble which produced three top teams only separated by one stroke. Winners were Michael Woods & Michael Hoey gross 29 closely followed by Cian Warren & Ciaran Hoey gross 30 and also Ryan Cromwell & Connor Woods gross 30.

Winner or the Junior putting competition was Ciaran Hoey with two from three.

Ladies are reminded that Friday nights 7pm is the ladies night.

Adult games continue with Wednesday night scramble 7pm and Sunday game at 11am
Members are reminded that renewals are now due for 2011 Adult €30 membership will be closing in June and members list to be published at the club.
New members welcome for more info see www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com 

Sunday29th May 2011

This weeks Sunday game featured a three ball over 27 holes. With teams very close at the finish one on 73 two on 72 and the eventual winners going one better.
Tommy McCann, Frank Hughes and Mary Terry scored a fantastic 71 to take the prize.

May LOTTO bonus ball winner #24 Eric Carberry €100. Plus1 #3 Marie Delaney €20 and Plus2 #5 Maggie Donnelly  €5.

Ladies night has changed to Friday at 7pm.

Family weekend takes place over the June Bank Holiday. Ladies playing on the Friday night 3rd at 7pm, all adults playing Sunday morning 11am and Monday afternoon 2.30pm and a junior scramble on Monday evening 6th June at 6pm.

Adult game kindly sponsored by Jack Fitzsimons.

Members are reminded that renewals are now due for 2011 Adult €30 membership will be closing in June and members list to be published at the club.
New members welcome for more info see www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com 


Sunday 22nd May 2011

Last Mondays ladies winner was Patricia Delaney net 51. Ladies continue on Monday evenings at 7pm.

Today’s adult game was a three ball scramble with closest margins separating four teams with three 47’s and the winning team of Ronnie Delaney, Tommy McCann & Ann McDonnell 46 taking this weeks prizes.

May LOTTO bonus ball draw take place next sat 28th May.

The next club major takes place on the June 6th Bank Holiday Monday which will be the family weekend with adults playing in the morning and afternoon and a junior scramble on in the evening at 6pm.

Members are reminded that renewals are now due for 2011 Adult €30.
New members welcome for more info see www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com

Sunday 8th May 2011

With glorious sunshine and strong winds this was great challenging weather for Pitch & Putt.
A great turnout with 43 competitors over the day producing some very close scores.

The Charlie Mulvaney memorial cup kindly sponsored by the Mulvaney family.

Mulvaney Cup winner Nick Savage Net 47 [B9] RU Ann Ryan Net 47. Nearest the pin with a Hole in one on the 18th was also Nick Savage.

Congratulations also to Vince Walker with a Hole in one on the fourth hole. 

 

 

Ladies Mickey Mouse Monday 2nd May winner Ann McDonnell.

May LOTTO balls now available.

Members are reminded that renewals are now due for 2011 Adult €30.
New members welcome for more info see www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com

Sunday 1st May 2011

The Sunday game this week was a pairs scramble and produced amazing scores considering the current dry spell we are having which makes it very difficult to hold the ball on the greens.

This weeks winners with gross 49 were Vince Walker & Nick Savage. There were very close runner RU’s with two pairs on 51 and two on 52.

Ladies Mickey mouse Returns tomorrow night Monday 2nd May 7pm the bank holiday in Ireland.

Next Sunday we have the Charlie Mulvaney Cup singles adult competition the Tee time is 11am and 2.30pm. Kindly sponsored by the Mulvaney Family.

For LOTTO results check the lotto page.

Members are reminded that renewals are now due for 2011 Adult €30.
New members welcome for more info see www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com

 

Easter Saturday 23rd April 2011

The Easter competition kindly sponsored by Gerrardstown Stud proved to be a very close battle between a field of 22 compeditors.
With excellent conditions for playing pitch and putt light wind and sunshine the course was more challenging now that we have had three weeks of dry weather.

James Browne put in a fantastic Net 46 to clinch the first prize with RU Sue Browne Net 47 only the smallest margin separating these two players.

Nearest the pin on the third hole was won by Tony [Bats] Masterson.

Members are reminded that renewals are now due for 2011 Adult €30.
New members welcome for more info see www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com

Sunday 17th April 2011

Congratulations to local athlete Cian Delaney following his success in the European Duathlon Championships in Limerick with a 3rd place in his race which was a 2nd in his age group.

The Sunday game of singles produced some very close results with Tommy McCann winning with a Net 50 [back nine count] from RU Anthony Parkinson Net 50. Top lady was Sue Browne with a Net 53.

Easter Saturday Tee 2pm - 3pm adults Easter competition kindly sponsored by Gerrardstown Stud. Fee €5

Members are reminded that renewals are now due for 2011 Adult €30.

New members welcome for more info see

www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com

Congratulations to local athlete Cian Delaney following his success in the European Duathlon Championships in Limerick with a 3rd place in his race which was a 2nd in his age group.

The Sunday game of singles produced some very close results with Tommy McCann winning with a Net 50 [back nine count] from RU Anthony Parkinson Net 50. Top lady was Sue Browne with a Net 53.

Easter Saturday Tee 2pm - 3pm adults Easter competition kindly sponsored by Gerrardstown Stud. Fee €5

Members are reminded that renewals are now due for 2011 only Adult €30.

New members welcome for more info see www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com

LOTTO bonus Balls available for April.

Sunday 10th April 2011

The most fantastic weather across the country with blistering sunshine gave us a fantastic morning in Ballyboughal on the Pitch & Putt course.

The game of singles produced a first time winner Anthony Parkinson with a fantastic Net 46 to win by two strokes from RU Pat Hickey on Net48.

Sunday games continue at 11am evening games on Wednesday at 7pm great for beginners who can play in scramble with some experienced players.

Congratulations to Rory Homan who has been appointed Club Chairperson 2011

LOTTO bonus Balls available for April.

Membership renewals now due for 2011.

Sunday 3rd April 2011

Happy mother’s day to all the mammy’s and there was a great turnout for the Sunday game.

This week we played a pairs scramble with one team of three who were restricted to two putts once on the green.

Winners with a fantastic 44 gross ten under par were Vince Walker, Sue Browne  and Frank Hughes well done to the three ball.

Congratulations to Jimmy Browne on a hole in one on the Fourth.

With the evenings picking up to be nice and bright, evening games are being played from 6.30pm each evening.

New Membership now available for 2011 and existing renewals now due from 1st April.
More info from Secretary 01-8433700 www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com
LOTTO bonus balls for April now available.


Sunday 27th March 2011

The best day of the year so far and with the clock changing it will bring on the evening games over the next couple of weeks.

The Sunday game was won by John Fitzpatrick, Frank Hughes, Marie Delaney and Fr Fagan with a great gross of 46.

March LOTTO bonus ball winner #10 Steven Rowe €100. Plus1 #1 Eoin Delaney €20 and Plus2 #25 Tommy McCann  €5.

New Membership available for 2011 and existing renewals from 1st April.
More info from Secretary 01-8433700 www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com
LOTTO bonus balls for April now available.


Sunday 20th March 2011

What a fabulous weekend of weather and this morning was no exception the best Sunday of the year so far and some players were even playing in tee shirts.

St Patrick’s day results of the O’Connor cup.
After a cool start and light wind the game produced some fantastic sores so early in the season.

Winner was John Travers Net 45
Pictured left being presented with the cup from club secretary Ronnie Delaney









Runner up Fr Patrick Fagan net 47 being presented with his prize from sponsor David O'Connor.

Third place went to John Fitzpatrick net 48 after a back nine count.




Some of the St Patrick's day group who participated in the O'Connor Cup. L-R Patricia Delaney, Mary Kennedy, David O'Connor,Bridget Murray, Fr Fagan,Marie Delaney, Rory Homan and Yvonne Delaney.





Some tree hugging  from David O'Connor as he attempts to play his second shot on the tricky Fourth Hole.






March play as the weather improves.









Sunday scramble winners were James Browne & Frank Hughes gross 47. Congratulations on two holes in one Jimmy Browne on the 3rd and Ronnie Delaney on 10th.

New Membership available for 2011 and existing renewals from 1st April.
More info from Secretary 01-8433700 www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com
LOTTO bonus balls for March now available.


Sunday 13th March 2011

Blusterly West winds coupled with very cold wind chill made conditions difficult for play on Sunday Morning.

This weeks winner, John Fitzpatrick Net 45 RU Pat Hickey Net 48 Congratulation to Pat Hickey on his Hole in One on the 15th.

St Patrick's Day 11am O'Connor Cup first club major for 2011.

New Membership available for 2011 and existing renewals from 1st April.

More info from Secretary 01-8433700 www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com
LOTTO bonus balls for March now available.

Sunday 6th March 2011

A great Sunday morning for a game, light wind dry and the temperature was up a little on the last few weeks. Spring is definitely here with lots of flowers blooming around the course and especially the daffodils for March.

Sunday game singles winner John Fitzpatrick Net43 RU Pat Hickey Net48.
Adult Sunday game 11am.

The first club major competition for 2011 take place on St Patrick's day 17th March 11am O'Connor Cup for adult members kindly sponsored by Cllr. David O‘Connor.

New Membership available for 2011 and existing renewals from 1st April.
More info from Secretary 01-8433700 www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com
LOTTO bonus balls for March now available.
 


Sunday 27th February 2011

The 2011 AGM took place in St Patrick’s Hall at 11am with great turnout of members for the meeting. The new committee elected for 2011 are Ronnie Delaney, Orla Gannon, Marie Delaney, Maura Lynch, Liam Farrelly, Rory Homan, Liz Walton and Caitriona Hoey.

This weeks Sunday game was the first singles game of 2011 and was won by Vince Walker Net45 with RU Jimmy Browne Net46.

Congratulation to John Fitzpatrick on his Hole in One on the 11th.

 

Sunday singles game will continue each week at 11am.

The first club major for 2011 will be the O’Connor Cup on St Patrick’s Day.

LOTTO balls now available for March.

Sunday 20th February 2011

Seventeen braved this slightly bitter spring morning to play a game in the high wind and light mist by times, but by 11.15am the mist had cleared. Conditions made the course play that little bit extra long and putting even became a chore.

This weeks winners in a four ball with a fantastic 10 under 44 were Ronnie Delaney, John Fitzpatrick, Sue Browne and Richard Monks.

AGM 2011 is next Sunday 27th at 11am in St Patrick’s Hall. Nominations for the committee to be given to the secretary by Monday 21st Feb contact 01-8433700.

Adult Sunday Games continue at 11am each Sunday, players are asked to be at the club 15minutes before the tee time for the draw. New members welcome.

Sunday 13th February 2011

Definitely a spring fresh morning and by 11am the sun was peaking through the clouds to give a nice touch of heat on this fresh morning.

A very competitive three ball scramble with winners Jimmy Browne, Tommy McCann and Ann McDonnell with a great eight under par 46.
This was a very closely contested game with the runners up with a 47 only one shot off the mark.

AGM 2011 has been scheduled for Sunday 27th at 11am in St Patrick’s Hall. Nominations for the committee to be given to the secretary by Monday 21st Feb contact 01-8433700.

Adult Sunday Games continue at 11am each Sunday, players are asked to be at the club 15minutes before the tee time for the draw. New members welcome.

Membership now been taken for 2011 adult €30 contact secretary on 01-8433700
 

Sunday 28th January 2011   

Another perfect day for P&P and the course is in really great condition and after drying up considerably well. Apart from the bitter westerly light breeze this would have been a perfect morning for playing. All said there was a great turnout and it is fantastic to see so many people enjoying themselves while taking in a bit of exercise.

This weeks winners with a tremendous eight under par 46 was Jimmy Browne and John Fitzpatrick, well done lads.

The winners didn’t have it all their own way they won by the smallest margin with two 47’s and two 48’s hot on their heels.

Sunday games continue every Sunday Morning at 11am please be at the club fifteen minutes in advance for the teams draw.

LOTTO balls now available for February guaranteed winners.


Sunday 21st January 2011

A very cold Sunday morning but we had three three balls and a four ball out to play some great P&P. Some great scores recorded once again with Net 45 equal to last weeks winners not good enough this week.

This weeks winning score is a course record for a scramble game with the team of Billy O’Brien, John Fitzpatrick, Pat Hickey and Nick Savage taking the spoils with a fantastic 41.
This was indeed a fantastic score with thirteen birdies in the game.

Sunday Games will continue now at 11am each Sunday, players are asked to be at the club 15minutes before the tee time for the draw.

Membership now available for 2011

 

With the weather improving we expect to re-open the course next Sunday 16th Jan weather permitting. There is allot of rain forcasted and if it is really wet we will have to hold off another week.

The course at present is in great condition considering the hammering it took over the Xmas.

 

Many thanks to our groundsman Joe and members Vince & Bridget for the work over the past couple of weeks keeping the place in the beautiful condition it is in.

 

Sunday 19th December 2010

Course still closed after the recent snow from two weeks ago.
No further competition play until at least the middle of January.
Merry Christmas and a very happy new year to all our members from the committee.
Pic Left View of the 8th Tee











Second green after the thaw bunker frozen over and green snow white.

Sunday 5th December 2010

What a week in the country with freezing temperatures with us now for a full week. Checking the weekend we had temp of -5 and -6 about the village with no sing of any of the snow clearing.
Unfortunately we had to cancel the big turkey scramble we will have to organise earlier next year even though we anticipated that we may have to cancel due to rain of frost no one could have predicted the worst snow since Jan 1982.

Next weekend we will play the last Sunday turkey doubles game weather permitting at 11am.
Winners of turkeys can collect their prizes next Sunday. 

Reminder that the 2010 Carol service will take place in the Church Ballyboughal on Wed 15th December starting at 7.30pm everyone is welcome.

Sunday 28th November 2010

No Play this weekend as the country is caught in covered in a blanket of snow and ice.
We woke up Saturday morning to a whitened course with the temperatures not rising al day and continued snow showers through Sat night we have to postpone all activities until next week.

November LOTTO bonus ball winners:

Lotto Bonus #16 Maggie Donnelly €100
Plus1 Bonus #5  Richard Monks  €20
Plus2 Bonus#31 Caroline Carolan €5

Next Saturday 4th December at 1pm Monster Xmas Turkey 3ball scramble.
The theme will be Santa Clause and team captains are especially asked to dress up as father Christmas or at least wear a Santa Hat on the day.
There will be six farm fresh Turkeys to be won on the day with lots of other Xmas prizes.
Players are asked to be at the club for 12.30 to facilitate the teams draw.

Sunday games will continue each week for turkey at 11am.

Sunday 21st November 2010

Sunday game continued with doubles for turkeys.

This weeks winners with a fantastic Gross 47 was Vince Walker & Marie Delaney.

Monster Xmas Turkey 3ball scramble day on;
Saturday 4th December at 1pm.

The theme will be Santa Clause and captains are especially asked to dress up as father Christmas or at least wear a Santa Hat on the day.

There will be six farm fresh Turkeys to be won on the day with lots of other Xmas prizes.

Players are asked to be at the club for 12.30 to facilitate the teams draw.

Sunday games will continue each week for turkey at 11am.

Sunday 14th November 2010

First sign that Christmas is coming we played the first of a series of Sunday Games for Xmas Turkeys. A great turnout on the morning and we played a doubles scramble.

Some very impressive score cards on the day with four pairs on four under 50 and three with three under 51’s but the winners this week after a round of 26 and 23 great back nine and a win with five under was, Jimmy Browne & Richard Monks.

Sunday games will continue each week for turkey at 11am.

Monster Turkey scramble day on Saturday 4th December at 2pm all welcome it will be a three ball game with everyone having a chance to win a festive bird.


Sunday 7th November

 

The Sunday game continued with the morning staying nice and dry but sharp, we had a scramble.

 

 

Winners Liam Farrelly, Frank Hughes & Sue Browne.

 

 

Next week 14th November, we will start playing for Turkey and hams winners and runner up to be decided by Net scores.

 

If we get enough players we will play a scotch fours or a scramble.

Sunday 31st October 'Halloween'
October LOTTO bonus Ball Results.

€100 Winner Yvonne Delaney  #26
€20 Plus 1 #24 Ian Brennan
€5 Plus 2 #6 Maggie Donnelly

After a damp start to the morning the rain stopped and the game was on.

Some fantastic results on this now really winter conditions with good pitching staying on the greens.

Two fantastic gross 42 scores were recorded on this blustery damp morning with the winners being decided on the back nine count.

Winners Billy O’Brien, Maura Lynch and Nick Savage Gross 42.

Sunday morning games continue at 11am.


Monday 25th October 2010

Ladies cup day and very generously sponsored by Bill & Peg O’Neill from the village.

A fantastic day was had by all with the weather being so kind to us with glorious sunshine all day.

This years Cup winner was Marrion Murray with a truly great Net47.
Marrion was very closely contested to the winners spot by Runner up Orla Gannon with a Net48.

Pic Left is RU Orla Gannon and winner Marrion Murray'


Nearest the pin was Maura Lynch on the 3rd hole.

This final major brings down the curtain on what was a fantastic year for the club following a year where we held twelve major competitions for the adults and celebrated our 40th anniversary having being established in 1970.

Sunday games will continue at 11am weather permitting.

There are plans to run a Xmas turkey competition watch for local notices and check the notice board on the website.
  
Sunday 24th October 2010

The Sunday game continued this morning with the course really in top form following the Jones cup major last weekend.

This week we had a three ball scramble and some fantastic card were recorded on the morning.

Winners were Billy O’Brien, Eddie Madden and Bridget Murray with a fantastic 44 gross.

Tomorrow is the October bank holiday Monday and the Ladies cup will be contested at 3pm.

Sunday 17th October 2010

Following a thrilling weekend of pitch & putt with the weather all in our favour some fantastic scores were recorded and the smallest of a margin separated the top two net players by one stroke.

John Fitzpatrick had overnight lead with a net 46 closely followed by Ann Ryan on a net 48, this was shaping up for a really competitive second days play with fresh sunshine and moderate winds.

After 36 holes and two days play the results could not have been predicted and the overnight leader board had been turned around with some great results on Sundays play.
 
Winner Tony Masterson [Bats] Net 96, RU Top Gross Ronnie Delaney 108.

Pic Left is Tony being presented by club sec Ronnie Delaney

Top Lady Bridget Murray Net 103 and nearest Pin on 8th Liam Farrelly.

Next weekend Oct bank holiday Monday the Ladies Cup 3pm.


Sunday 10th October 2010

This weeks Sunday scramble produced a classic game with four teams finishing on Net 45.
Winners Ronnie Delaney, Anthony Parkinson, Sue Browne and Marie Delaney with a Gross 45 won out following a back nine count.

Afternoon play saw the ladies taking to the course with final Mickey Mouse game for 2010

Pic L is Patricia Delaney, Irene Parkinson and Mary O'Brien on 4th Tee.
Four three balls contested the afternoon play with the final placing separated by the minimum of only one stroke.
Winner Maura Lynch Net 47 won out by one stroke from runner up Sue Browne Net 48.
Bridget Murray winner of the putting competition following three rounds.

Pic L is marrion Murray, ann McDonnell and winner Maura Lynch.


Pic L is Bridget Murray, Mary Terry and Joan Homan on Tee.








Marie Delaney, Sue Browne & Ann Ryan in backround, starting their back nine.







Ladies putting competition.
Next Weekend the final major for 2010 The Jones Cup with a prize fund of €150 confined to members will be contested over 36holes on Sat 16th & Sun 17th Oct at 2.30pm each day. For more info check with secretary on 085-1743748 or see www.ballyboughalpitchandputt.com

Sunday 3rd October 2010

Another great weekend of weather staying fine in spite of the Ryder cup being rained off several times over the weekend.

The Sunday game produced a thriller with four Net 46 cards for the morning the winner decided on a back nine count. Vince Walker was the Net winner and also took the top gross with his four under par gross 50 round.

Next Weekend the last final Mickey Mouse for the year will take place on the Sunday afternoon 10th October starting at 3pm. All ladies are encouraged to take part in this finale of the Ladies Summer Monday Nights.

The final major for all members Jones Cup with a prize fund of €150 will take place on the weekend of 17th October. The game will be over 36 holes with play on the Saturday 16th and Sunday17th October commencing at 2pm each day.

Ladies cup day will be held on the October bank holiday Monday 25th October commencing at 2pm.

Club LOTTO bonus ball now available for October.


Sunday 26th September 2010

September Lotto Bonus Ball winner #35 Colm Connell €100

Plus1 #21 Brian Killarney €20 and Plus2 #30 Aidan Lawless €5 

 

 

Sunday game was a 3 x ball scramble with the team of Vince Walker, Billy O’Brien and Tommy McCann with a Net 42 the outright winners.

The P&P Golf Challenge Cup produced some great performances on what was a most perfect day to play golf bright sunshine and light winds.
Winners were Golf Capt. James Browne, Vince Walker and Aidan Lawless Net 55.

Runner Up was Golf Capt. Tim Brookes, Joe Browne, Ollie Durnan and Ronnie Delaney net 56.

Nearest the pin on 9th green at 30cm a fantastic tee shot from James Browne.

This was a great day out for the club with many of the P&P players having their first taste of a golf course. It was a very good initiative to match up a golfer with two P&P players to make the teams as everyone agreed it was a fantastic days entertainment.

Pic left is Bridget Murray, John Fitzpatrick and capt. Eddie Madden.

The Next and final major competition the Jones Cup, for the club will take place in mid Oct.
 
Sunday 19th September 2010

The Sunday game produced a cracker with two Net 43’s which had to be separated by back nine counts.
Winner was Tom O’Hara  with James Browne RU after a back nine count.

Next week is the P&P Golf Challenge Cup at 3pm in the Balheary Golf course [par3].
Entries still available contact the secretary on 085-1743748


Sunday 12th September 2010

Adult Sunday game winner Liam Farrelly 48 Net also best gross 54.

Junior Results;
U16 Shield Winner best net Dillon Browne, RU Top Gross Craig Mahon.
U12 Cup Winner Matthew Walton, RU Jacob Brookes.

Pic. L-R
Ronnie Delaney Club sec. Jacob Brooks U12 RU, Matthew Walton U12 Winner.
Dillon Browne U16 winner and Craig Mahon U16 RU.





Adult Golf Challenge Cup on Sunday 26th September at 3.30pm at the Balheary Golf Club [Par 3].
The Game will be a three ball scramble where a golfer will partner two P&P  players to make a team.

Prizes for winners and runner up including a nearest the pin on the day.
The fee will be €12 returning to the local O’Connor’s Village Inn in the evening for results and prizes.

Open to all local golfers and P&P members. Please put your name on the entry sheet in the clubhouse or tex your name + Golf to 085-1743748 or call the secretary to confirm your entry.

Sunday 5th September 2010

Adult Sunday game winner Sue Browne Net 45, RU Top gross Liam Farrelly 53

Junior U12 Cup and U16 Shield competition Sunday 12th September at 6pm