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A back nine of solid, consistent and impressive scoring on all holes was enough to push Gerry Byrne (23) ahead of the chasing field to claim the overall winner’s prize in Dundalk Golf Club's weekend Cathedral Financial Autumn Series 18 Hole Stableford Competition with 43 points.
Gerry had an up-and-down opening nine, boosted by a run of five three-pointers in a row from the third to the seventh holes, to reach the turn on 19 points.
He produced his best golf on the closing nine, parring the par five 10th hole, the par three 13th and 17th holes, and the par four 14th and 15th holes, all for three-pointers.
He also tagged on another three points at the par four 16th hole and scored two-pointers at the other holes to come home with 24 points.
He just edged out Fearghal Duffy (16) who, after reaching the turn on 17 points, also produced some exceptional golf on the closing nine, birding the par five 10th and par-four 16th holes for four-pointers, as well as racking up three-pointers at the 12th, 14th and 17th holes to finish the nine with 25 points.
However, his final tally of 42 points meant he had to settle for the runner-up position. The divisional winners were Aidan McBride (13), Oisin McBride (17) and Gavin McDonnell (22).
A memorable run of parring all holes on the back nine for 23 points took Ciaran Daly (10) over the line to claim the winner’s slot in the mid-week McKenna Man Open Singles 18 holes Stableford Competition with a final tally of 43 points.
His opening nine of 20 points was highlighted by birdies at the par-four second and par-three ninth for three-pointers, and he also gained three points at the par-four third hole.
On the closing nine, his remarkable run of pars on all the holes saw him accumulate five three-pointers and four two-pointers to come home with 23 points.
His closest challenge came from President Gerry Campbell (28) who, after turning on 19 points, also produced his best golf on the closing nine.
Beginning with a run of three-pointers from the 10th to the 13th holes, he added another three points at the par four 16th hole, to come home with 23 points.
With 42 points Gerry had to settle for the Division 3 winner’s prize. The other divisional winners were Joseph Laverty (0) and Paul Morgan (19).
The annual Adult & Child competition sponsored by Club Professional Leslie Walker was held at the end of August and attracted a large entry in all five categories.
Category winners were Fergal McKenna & Sean McKenna, Michael O’Sullivan & Grace Cosgrove, John Sharkey & Jack Sharkey, Marcella Ui Conluain & Dearbhaile Lyons and Stephen Durnin & Dylan Durnin.
Saturday, 21 September and Sunday, 22 September - Cathedral Financial Autumn 18 Holes Singles Stableford Series – Overall: Gerry Byrne (23) 43pts. Fearghal Duffy (16) 42pts. Division 1: Aidan McBride (13) 41pts, Barry Cunningham (8) 39 pts. Division 2: Oisin McBride (17) 40 pts, Kenneth Lynch (15) 39pts. Division 3: Gavin McDonnell (22) 41pts, Paul Lynch (21) 40pts. Gross Recognition: Ben Cahill (0) 36pts.
IJM Match Play Scratch Cup Finals - 22 September 2024; Senior Winner - Conall Murdock; Junior Winner - Billy Cairns; Intermediate Winner - Dennis Cunningham; Minor Winner - Robert Mc Caughey.
Again, thanks to sponsors IJM and Peter Mc Caughey who was present with the captain to see all our finalists off.
Wednesday, 25 September - McKenna Man Open 18-Hole Singles Stableford – Overall: Ciaran Daly (10) 43pts. Division 1: Joseph Laverty (0) 38 pts. Division 2: Paul Morgan (19) 36pts. Division 3: Gerry Campbell (28) 42pts. Gross Recognition: Joseph Laverty 38pts.
Saturday, August 31 – Adult & Child Competition sponsored by Leslie Walker - Category 1: 1st - Fergal McKenna & Sean McKenna, 2nd - Michael Coburn & Reuben Woods, 3rd - Clem Walsh & Tiernan Cunningham. Category 2: 1st - Michael O’Sullivan & Grace Cosgrove, 2nd - Grace Zhang & Isla Smith. Category 3: 1st - John Sharkey & Jack Sharkey, 2nd - Stuart Wilson & Alex Wilson. Category 4: 1st - Marcella Ui Conluain & Dearbhaile Lyons, Category 5: 1st - Stephen Durnin & Dylan Durnin.