Claycastle Pitch and Putt 25th Anniversary flag raising ceremony

It was a red letter day for Claycastle Pitch and Putt earlier this week when a flag was hoisted marking the 25th anniversary of the Club.

Founded in 1986 the club has grown over the years to become one of the most active clubs in Youghal, it currently has over 80 members.  Originally based in the grounds of the Hilltop Hotel, the then town council granted land to the club in 1984 and the construction of the 18 hole course got underway.  Two years later in 1986 the club was officially open, spearheaded by the late Noel O Driscoll; other founding members included Daisy Swayne and Tom McCarthy.

 

Raising the 25th anniversary flag this week were Mossie Swayne, the husband of Daisy, and Noel O Driscoll’s wife Margaret.  Other members who have been a driving force in the club over the last quarter of a century are Michael Landers and the current Lady Captain Phil Mangan.  Also present at the ceremony was the current president Thomas Bulman, club secretary Anthony O’Loughlin said “the club has been successful due in no small part to the efforts of many over 25 years and it has been a very active club in the community and has been very popular with the elderly in the town.  It’s a great pastime for the elderly and while it’s a gentle sport there’s also a great competitive edge to it and it’s great to be going strong after 25 years” Events during the year to mark the 25th anniversary include the Mens’ Munster Matchplay Championship on May 28th and 29th.

Scratch Cup
Last weekend saw the Club’s 11th Scratch Cup in the Clubs 25 year history take place. On the day there were 110 cards played and a big thanks to all who supported the Club. Also a big thanks to all who helped prepare the course for the big day and who always have the course in top order and also a major thanks to all who helped in anyway on the day. Competitors from Cork, Waterford, Tipperary and Kerry were all present on the day. Well done to local players Anthony O Loughlin, Martin Keohane and Gary O Sullivan who qualified in the top twelve for the play off which got underway at 5:30pm. Congratulations to Dave Kenefick who played superb pitch and putt as he went home winning the first prize in the intermediate category.
The winner on the day was Ireland’s number one ranked player John Walsh from Collins pitch and putt club in Cork. John played fantastically throughout the day and continued his fine form going into the playoff. John won with a score of 15 under par, a shot clear of Ireland’s fifth ranked player Bryan Delaney from the E.S.B course in Cork.

 

The full results are as follows:

1st – John Walsh (Collins)
2nd – Bryan Delaney (E.S.B.)
3rd – Ray Murphy (Templebreedy)

Final 18 – Anthony O’ Loughlin (Claycastle)
Best 36 Overall – James Cleary (Hillview)

Intermediate – 1st – Dave Kenefick (Claycastle)
2nd – Conor Clancy (Fermoy)

Junior – 1st – Kieran Murphy (Deerpark)
2nd – John Charles (Cunnigar)

Ladies – 1st – Joan Hyde (Claycastle)
2nd – Lily Bulman (Claycastle)

Well done to all the prize winners!

Claycastle Pitch and Putt Club

9/5/10

President Thomas Bulman’s prize was played for over the May Bank
Holiday weekend. After  four days and eight rounds of play Don Sheehan
emerged victorious by just one stroke from Martin Dalton. There was  a
great turnout by the members with 170 cards played. Chairperson Joy
Bryan and Lady Captain Phil Mangan paid tribute to Thomas’s years of
dedication and tireless work in our club over the past number of
years. Thomas has been a hands on President in his time in the
position and is always willing and able to help out with any task be
it large or small, we as a club are truly fortunate to have a
President of Thomas’s stature.
Results-Presidents Prize 2010
Overall Nett- Don Sheehan, Overall Gross- Anthony O’ Loughlin, Gents-
1st Nett- Martin Dalton, 1st Gross- Paudie O’ Sullivan, 2nd Nett-
James Howes. Ladies- 1st Nett- Lily Bulman, 1st Gross- Joy Bryan, 2nd
Nett- Sally Wallace. Hole in one prize- Martin O’ Regan.
National Scramble 2010- Douglas/Ballinlough (Cork City)
Our scramble team of Don Sheehan, Colin Sheehan and Johan Brosnan put
in a superb effort at this years National Scramble. The lads performed
excellently on day one when they returned a nett score of 68.33 which
was 30 under par for the 36 holes. Cunnigar led the way overnight on
63.66, so despite the lads display it was still all to do heading into
the final 54 holes on Sunday. All the effort on Saturday proved futile
as the lads’ on route to Douglas on Sunday morning were delayed by a
flat tyre and missed their tee time by 20 minutes and were
unceremoniously disqualified from the competition. A disappointing end
to the challenge of one of the favourites and a sour taste left in the
mouth for the team and club.
Congratulations to Anthony O’ Loughlin and Johan Brosnan who qualified
out of tough sections in Collins for the Gents National Matchplay.
Both players will be playing in the Matchplay for the first time on
the June Bank Holiday weekend at the stunning Larkspur Park course in
Cashell.
Congratulations to Paudie O’ Sullivan and Colin Sheehan who qualified
for the Gents Munster Matchplay which will be played at the Parteen
course in Limerick on the weekend of 29th and 30th of May. Very best
of luck to all our players playing in these huge events over the
coming weeks.
Well done to Gary O’ Sullivan who finished runner-up at the Cunnigar
scratch cup on 19 under par. Ed Long and Martin Keohane also put in
solid performances by making the final 18.
The club matchplay sponsored by ‘Farrells Bar Summerfield’ has reached
the semi final stage this week with Brendan McCaughy awaiting the
winner of Thomas Bulman and Johan Brosnan in the top half of the
draw.Theres an all senior semi in the bottom half with Gary O’
Sullivan taking on Anthony O’ loughlin in what should be a craking
game for a place in this years final
Captain Martin Keohane’s  prize will be played for on the following
dates- Wednesday 12th at 6.15, Friday 14th at 6.15, Saturday 15th at
2.30 and  Sunday 16th at 10.30 + 2.30.
‘Keep Harry Pitchin’
As part of the ‘Barry Kelly memorial challenge’
a 3ball scramble in aid of Cystic Fibrosis will take place on Monday
17th May at 7.00pm.
Harry Hanlon is undertaking a challenge to play each course in Ireland
over a 30 day spell in aid of Cystic Fibrosis and will visit our
course on Tuesday 18th May at 9.00 am.
Harry hopes to raise as much funds as possible for this extremely
worthwhile cause so please give as generously as you can.

Report 25/04/10

Congratulations to our scramble team of Don Sheehan, Colin Sheehan and
Johan Brosnan who qualified for the National scramble. With a terrific
score of -22 for their 36 holes they sailed through the qualifying at
an excellent Lakewood course. The lads can now look forward to the
finals which will be played in Cork at the Douglas and Ballinlough
courses on the 8th and 9th of May. Well done lads and very best of
luck in the final from all at the club.
Well done to Gary O’ Sullivan, Paudie O’ Sullivan, Martin Keohane and
Anthony O’ Loughlin who qualified in Rosscarbery for the Cork senior
Matchplay. Don Sheehan also qualified out of Kilshanig for the
intermediate Matchplay The finals will take place over the weekend of
22nd and 23rd of May at the Collins course in Cork City.
The Club Matchplay sponsored by ‘Farrells Bar Summerfield’ threw up
some mouth watering ties in the first round, most notably the meeting
of Michael Landers and Edward Long. Players will have one week to play
their games with the 2nd round beginning on the 24th of  April.
President Thomas Bulman’s prize starts this Wednesday 28th April at
6.15 sharp. Play will continue on Friday 30th at 6.15, Saturday 1st
May at 2.30 and Sunday 2nd May at 10.30 + 2.30.
Ladies morning each Wednesday at 10.30.

Claycastle Pitch and Putt Club

Report 11/04/10

Our juveniles recorded a superb win in the Cork County Team event
played at the tricky Crosshaven course last Saturday. With just four
players available with Conor Farrell unable to travel due to sickness
the odds were against Claycastle with four scores to count. Stephen
Sheehan, David Poynton, Josh Whelan and Mark Coady played some great
pitch and putt to beat a fancied Fermoy panel into 2nd on a score of
220 to Fermoys 224.Under Johan Brosnan’s stewardship the boys have
started the year in great fashion and hopefully further honours will
follow in the individual tournaments later in the year. Well done
lads!
The scratch cup season took our players to the Majestic course in
Mallow on Easter Saturday where Paudie O’ Sullivan won the 36 hole
prize with a terrific score of -15, brother Gary won the final 18 with
a score of -8.Both players are in great form heading into the 2nd
Irish open at the R.G.S.C. course in Dublin next weekend. On Easter
Monday the lads travelled in force to Tipperary Hills, in what can
only be described as gale force conditions Anthony O’ Loughlin lead
the way after 36 holes on -12 with Colin Sheehan also making the cut.
Unfortunately the playoff didn’t go according to plan  for Anthony who
shot +3 for the front 9 but fought back to finish on -13 and a tie for
3rd place. Colin missed out on a prize by just one shot after carding
a superb round of -4. With our players in contention each week its
only a matter of time before a break through is made and one must have
confidence that top honours will soon be making their way to the club.
Our greens were hollow-tined last weekend with members both young and
old coming out in force to lend a hand. All the help was greatly
appreciated, there were some sore limbs after all the brushing but the
benefit will be seen for the season ahead. The course will re-open on
Saturday 17th April when Martin Keohane begins the defence of the Club
Matchplay Championship which is kindly sponsored by ’Farrells Bar,
Summerfield’. Any players who wish to take part in this terrific
competition should give their names to any member of the committee
before Saturdays draw. This year we will revert back to the old format
of each round being played over one week with each round consisting of
36 holes
Best of luck to Martin Keohane, Anthony O’ Loughlin, Gary O’ Sullivan
and Paudie O’ Sullivan who will atempt to qualify for the Cork
Matchplay in Rosscarberry this Sunday and also to our scramble team of
Don Sheehan, Colin Sheehan and Johan Brosnan who will also be in
qualifying action in Lakewood next weekend.
Dates to remember- President Thomas Bulman’s Prize will take place on
the following dates- 28th + 30th April at (6.30 sharp) ,1st (2.30) +
2nd (10.30+2.30) May. Ladies mornings continue each Wednesday at
11.00am.

Claycastle Pitch and Putt Report 28/3/10

Scratch Cup 2010
The Claycastle scratch cup was played for on Sunday 28th March. This
was the eight year of our hugely popular scratch cup with top players
from all over Munster taking part. With the course in immaculate
condition the scoring was excellent and after 36 holes Paul O’ Brien
(Templemore) lead the field on 12 under par. James Cleary (Clonmel)
-9, John Walsh (Collins) -9, Ray Murphy (Templebreedy)-8, Colin
Sheehan, Gary O’ Sullivan (Both Claycastle) -7 were all in contention
heading in to the final 18. Ray Murphy has struggled around Claycastle
in recent years but he proved he can master any course by shooting -9
for the final 18 to finish on 17 under par. Ray’s round started
quietly by his own high standards by paring the first 6 holes, on the
7th the machine clicked into gear and he went on to birdie 9 of the
next 10 holes to blow away the field. People have run out of
superlatives to describe Ray in recent years and it isn’t any wonder
after seeing him in devastating form at first hand. Paul O’ Brien
played superbly for his first visit to Claycastle and finished in
second place on 15 under par. In third place was James Cleary on 14
under par. Special mention must go to one of our young guns Johan
Brosnan who played superbly to win the final 18 in a field that
included 4 present Irish Internationals.
The club would like to thank the 90 players that took part and made
the day such a great success, looking forward to seeing ye all again
next year.
Scratch Cup Results-
1st Ray Murphy (Templebreedy), 2nd Paul O’ Brien (Lakeside), 3rd James
Cleary ( Hillview), Best 36 John Walsh ( Collins), Final 18 Johan
Brosnan ( Claycastle), 1st Inter- Liam Myers (St. Annes), 2nd James
McKeown ( St. Annes), 1st Junior Aiden O’ Rourke (Cunnigar), 2nd Tom
Pomphrett (Claycastle), Ladies 1st- Vera McCarthy (Collins) Ann
McCarthy (Rocklodge).

County Leagues
The senior teams quest for a final spot ended in vain at the hands of
a vastly experienced Templebreedy team at St.Annes on Sunday 21st
March. The team entered the semis with high hopes after topping their
group with a fantastic record of won 4 drew 1 lost 0.On the day they
came up against a truly inspired Temple outfit who have been here and
done it no less than 16 years in a row. With wins in the foursomes for
Martin Keohane/Ed Long and Gary O’ Sullivan/Colin Sheehan the lads
lead 2-1 with Anthony O’ Loughlin/Paudie O’ Sullivan losing to Ray
Murphy/Richard O’ Flaherty. Temple’s success over the years has been
based on solid singles performances and they duly delivered in
devastating fashion by whitewashing Claycastle 6-0,running out 7-2
winners overall. Although the defeat was hard to swallow the team can
take great heart from reaching the last four  at the first attempt and
hopefully bounce back next year to go a couple of steps further. Very
best of luck to Templebreedy who now face St.Annes in the final.

Congratulations to the O’ Sullivan brothers Paudie and Gary on
qualifying for the Irish open which will be played in RGSC in late
April. Best of luck lads!

Work will commence on the greens next Saturday and all help will be
greatly appreciated. Remember, you don’t have to be on the committee
to lend a hand!

Claycastle Pitch And Putt Club Report 20/12/09

The 6th and final turkey competition of the year was played over last
weekend.1st Nett- Joan Hyde, Don Sheehan. 1st Gross- Michael Landers,
Seamus Murphy. 2nd Nett- Gene Fox, Michael Ryall. There were 4 turkeys
up for grabs in the end of season draw and the  lucky winners were-
Helen Landers, Paddy Mangan, Teresa McCarthy and Martin Dalton. The
Christmas Fayre started in earnest last Wednesday but unfortunately
play was suspended for the weekend due to the sub zero conditions, the
competition will now be completed on the weekend of 2nd and 3rd of
January 2010.
The draw for the club leagues 2010 will take place on Sunday 3rd January.
The club would like to pass on its deepest sympathies to one of our
founder members Kity Shiels on the recent passing of her brother Davy
O’ Brien. May he rest in peace.
Claycastle Pitch and Putt Club-A review of the year-
It was an extremely successful year on the playing front for the
members of Claycastle, with the highlight being Ed Longs’
participation in the Gents National Matchplay in Castletown Co. Meath
over the June bank holiday weekend. Ed qualified out of a tough
section in Crosshaven which included one Thomas Lynch who is one of
the hottest prospects in pitch and putt at the moment. Ed not only
became the first Claycastle player to qualify for this prestigious
event but also went on to reach the last 32 where he narrowly lost his
closely fought game. Claycastle were also represented at the Gents
National Strokeplay in Tralee Co. Kerry in July where Don and Colin
Sheehan competed in the in the intermediate section and Anthony O’
Loughlin competed in the seniors. Colin came agonisingly close to
claiming his and Claycastle’s first national title when he finished
runner-up to Mallow man Trevor O’ Donovan, It was a great day for the
Sheehan family as Colin’s dad Don qualified for the final 18 where he
put in a solid performance. In the seniors Anthony finished in 15th
place, but for some poor pitching could have finished much higher. All
in all it was a terrific effort by the Claycastle lads at national
level and hopefully 2010 will see a national title finding its way to
Youghal. At provincial level Martin Keohane qualified for the Munster
Matchplay in Castleisland Co. Kerry where he was drawn against
defending and National champion Frank Dineen. The draw seemed like a
tough one but Martin dug deep and found the performance of a lifetime
to beat Corks inter-county captain by a margin of 3&2. As so often
happens Martin found it hard to replicate his performance in round two
and narrowly lost to Matchplay specialist Pacelli Darcy form Bruff by
3&2.
In August our juvenile member David Poyntin represented the Cork
juveniles at Munster and National level where Cork made history by
completing a marvellous clean sweep beating fierce rivals Kerry into
second place at both championships. On the open circuit the scramble
team of Joan Hyde, Rita Ryall and Maureen Broderick played superbly to
claim the ladies prize at the Fermoy open scramble. Declan O’ Shea
also played well in Fermoy where he picked up two prizes. In our own
scratch cup in March Anthony O’ Loughlin held off a late charge by the
ever consistent John Walsh (Collins) to win the cup for the second
time. Ed Long continued his fine form throughout the year to win
prizes in Dugarvan and Corkbeg and also made numerous cuts at scratch
cups in the city. At a local level the officers prizes were fiercely
contested throughout the year. In May Adrian Landers retained the
Presidents prizes while Bridie Walsh added another major title to her
collection by winning the Lady captains prize. Ed Long played superbly
to claim the Captains prize while rising star Colin Sheehan won the
Chairman’s prize. In September Ted Healy won the most sought after of
all prizes when he won The Noel O’ Driscoll Perpetual trophy. James O’
Neill won his first major prize when he won the Daisy Swayne memorial
in October. A special mention must go to our captain Martin Keohane
who completed a feat that will surley not be achieved again by winning
both the Club Matchplay and Strokeplay. Martin’s  form peaked at just
the right time during the year and hopefully these victories will give
him the confidence to go on and become the player we all know he can
be.

The officers and committee would like to wish all our members and
their families a happy and safe Christmas and we’ll see ye all again
in 2010.

Claycastle Pitch and Putt report 6/12/09
Result of 5th Turkey competition- 1st Nett Rita Ryall,Ted Healy,Tom
McCarthy. 1st Gross-Joy Bryan,Michael Dalton,Michael Shiels.
Result of festive fourball- 1st Nett Rita Ryall,James O’ Neill.1st
Gross- Michael Ryall,Declan O’Shea,2nd Nett- Ted Healy, Teresa
McCarthy.
The 6th and last turkey competition of the year will be played on
Wdnesday 9th and Saturday 12th teeing off at 2.00pm sharp both
days.The enrty sheet for the club winter leagues is now up on the
notice board,closing date is 20th December.Pleasenote the late entries
will not be acepted.
The club would like to pass on our sincere condolencesto our popular
member Declan O’ Shea on the sudden passing of his father.May he rest
in peace.

Report Sunday 8th November 2009
Last weekend we played our second week of turkeys in mixed weather
conditions.With the greens in great condition after the recent
drilling the scoring was superb considering there were only 16 holes
open for play. Hopefully the drains will be cleared in the coming weeks
and allow us to play the full 18!

Results-
1st Nett- Don Sheehan/Seamus Murphy, 1st Gross- Anthony O’
loughlin/Martin Keohane, 2nd Nett-Michael Landers/Tom Pomphrett.It was
great to see Pompy arriving on time for a change on Sunday
morning,that watch he won recently must be keeping good time!!
Turkeys contine each Wednesday,Saturday and Sunday.

Ladies morning Wednesdays at 10.30.

Claycastle Pitch and Putt Club
Report 22/11/09

Result of 3rd Turkey competition- 1st Nett- Thomas Bulman, Sheila O’
Sullivan. 1st Gross- Ed Long, Michael Dalton.Mixed Nett- Michael
Dalton, Breeda Treacey.

Result of 4th Turkey competition-1st Nett- Rita Ryall,Michael
Ryall,Ted Healy. 1st Gross- Gene Fox,Michael Ryall.

Turkey competitions continue each Wednesday 2.00pm Saturday 2.00pm and
Sunday 10.30am + 2.00pm.

Ladies morning Wednesdays at 10.30am.

Photos by Michael Hussey(YoughalOnline.com)

President Tommy Bulman presents the winning prize to Adrian Landers, picture also includes various prizewinners- Lily Bulman, Lady Captain Phil Mangan, Joy Bryan, Teresa McCarthy, Seamus Murphy, Martin Dalton, Martin Keohane, Michael Ryall and Captain Kieran Hennessy

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