Month: September 2017

Results Crawford’s Quarry Competition

cloghervalleySeptember 26, 2017Comments OffCompetition Results, Ladies News

Played in damp conditions but the course held up remarkably well. Players all wondering how the staff managed to keep the fairways looking like they’d been manicured. The greens were like lightning and the pin positions were reflected in the scoring. For the first time this season the winning score came in at less than 40pts. That made Raymond (Green Keeper) really smile. Where will he have the pins for next week’s competition?

Competition results:-

Gents:

1st – Joe Davis 37pts on count back

2nd – Eugene Rooney 37pts

3rd – Winston Burke 37pts

Gross – Andy Armstrong (Capt)

Back 9 – Kevin King

Front 9 – Derek Wright

Ladies:

1st – Gillian Chartres

2nd – Linda Armstrong

Next week Crawford Fuels Stableford. Male winner will receive full membership paid, whilst there will be a £100 membership voucher for the ladies.

Facilitating Fun continues every Monday (weather permitting) from 10am. Young and old (and in between) are very welcome. No charge.

Results of Peter Bogue Body Repairs Competition

cloghervalleySeptember 18, 2017Comments OffClub News

There was a healthy number of entries for this competition considering the weather (dismal on Saturday). Friday morning had the Vice Captain (Seamus McGirr) set the standard with a creditable 38pts. That lasted about two hours when Norman Kerr arrived with 39.

Then “Strokey” as he is affectionately known, (Derek Wright), the assistant green-keeper, stroked in 40pts. Try as they might, the Sunday Club with lovely weather, just couldn’t match it. Players all remarked how well the course had soaked the persistent rainfall.

The only complaint was from John Moore. He said the greens had been “swished” and left them too fast. He had had a great start, but blew up after the turn. He is now employing a new blacksmith.

Many thanks is due to Peter Bogue, sponsor, as this competition had been postponed from earlier because of the weather.

Competition Results:-

Ladies:

1st – Linda Armstrong

Gents:

1st – Derek (Strokey) Wright, 40pts

2nd – Norman Kerr, 39pts

3rd – Seamus McGirr, 38pts

Gross. Maurice Coulter 83

Back 9 – Dave Johnston, 19pts

Front 9 – Charlie Keys, 20pts

Facilitating Fun continues every Monday (weather permitting) from 10am. Young and old (and in between) are very welcome. No charge.

Captain’s Day 2017 – Golfers

cloghervalleySeptember 12, 2017Comments OffClub News

Captain’s Day Dinner – photos

cloghervalleySeptember 11, 2017Comments OffClub News

Captain’s Day 2017 Results

cloghervalleySeptember 11, 2017Comments OffClub News, Ladies News

The week began with the Ladies. They played Mon to Wed and then rolled up their sleeves to help with the work.

There was a real buzz of activity. Painting and decorating, cutting grass, mowing greens, clipping hedges, raking bunkers, gathering litter, washing signs etc, etc., and what a job they done. The place looked magnificent. (Not a “hare” out of place). The greens were playing faster than they’ve ever played and whilst the weather was causing some concern, it turned out to be better than expected.

Captain’s Day 18 hole Stableford began on Fri 8th. The course was closed from 11.30am on Saturday 9th for the Captain (Andy Armstrong) and his 60 guests who enjoyed a light lunch before tee off. The flower arrangements on the tees, (provided by David & Henrietta Willis) were the final compliment the course deserved, and the golf didn’t disappoint either. The Captain’s hospitality which we sampled at the half-way mark was truly heartwarming. Afterwards everyone retired to the Club House where “Rusks” restaurant did us proud with the food and service provided. The establishment was further complimented by the flower arrangements which adorned the building. These had been arranged by the Captain’s wife, Linda, and the President’s wife, Jennifer Bennett. There was music and dancing throughout the evening and the Captain’s draw concluded a marvelous occasion. The winner of the draw (£1000.00) was a “friend” of Malachy Graham. Malachy was speechless so Victor Collum asked him what was wrong “did the cat catch your tongue Malachy”?

Captain’s Draw…..All 600 tickets were sold so a major donation will be given to Clogher Valley Care Home for Dementia Care, as promised.

Competition results:-

Henrietta with Captn Andy : well done on winning the Captain’s Invite to Ladies 2yrs running!

Ladies:

1st – Henrietta Willis

2nd – Bernie Mohan

3rd – Betty Monaghan

Front 9 – Carmel Rooney

Back 9 – Florence Brunt

Nearest the Pin – Mary Fee

Gents:

1st – Kevin McGarry

2nd – Kevin King

3rd – Paul Colgan

Gross – Malachy Graham

Front 9 – Dave Johnston

Back 9 – Davy Willis

Visitors – Stevie Simpson (Aughnacloy G.C.)

Committee – Leonard Kelly

25+ Handicap – Michael Cassidy

Seniors – Raymond Farrell

Nearest the Rope – Gary Goodwin

Nearest the Pin – John Graydon

Some of the Prize Winners

Well done the Workers!

cloghervalleySeptember 7, 2017Comments OffClub News

What a great turn out of workers to help prepare the course for Captain’s Day this weekend! (Apologies to anyone not included in the photo)

Thank you to everyone who weeded, washed, brushed, raked, strimmed, clipped …. plus many, many other little jobs …. it is great to see everywhere looking so well!

Captain’s Day 2017 supporting Dementia Care in Clogher Valley

cloghervalleySeptember 4, 2017Comments OffClub News

Tickets are on sale for our Captain’s Day Draw 2017 with proceeds being split between Dementia Care in the Clogher Valley and the Club.

We are very grateful to Lakeland, Enniskillen for their support on Captain’s Day

Members & Visitors please note. The course will be closed on Thursday 7th September for preparations.

Captain’s Day 18 hole Stableford (for Visitors) and Stroke Play for members begins on Fri 8th September. The course will be closed from 11.30am on Saturday 9th when the Captains guests will tee off.

Results Diabetic Awareness Stableford | 1st to 3rd Sept 2017

cloghervalleySeptember 4, 2017Comments OffClub News, Competition Results

Large turnout for this competition with the course playing exceptionally well up until Sunday when the rain eventually took it’s toll and left the going very soft. However, that didn’t hinder Maurice Coulter who carded a marvelous 44pts despite the conditions. Seamus McGirr & Paul Colgan had the dryer course on Friday and Saturday and came in with 41pts each with Seamus getting the better on count back.

On behalf of Victor and C.V.G.C. we would like thank all the sponsors of prizes and tee-boxes for this Competition. Photos of Prize Giving and presentation to Diabetes Awareness to follow later in the month.

Gents:

1st – Maurice Coulter, 44pts

2nd – Seamus McGirr, 41pts

3rd – Paul Colgan, 41pts

Gross – Alan Forsythe, 81

Front 9 – Kevin King, 23pts

Back 9 – Mervyn Farrell, 24pts

Ladies:

1st – Henrietta Willis, 25pts

2nd – Linda Armstrong, 24pts

3rd – Geraldine McGrory, 23pts

Next week:- Captain’s Day………

The week begins with Ladies Invitation – Captain’s Prize on Mon 4th to Wed 6th

Members & Visitors please note. The course will be closed on Thursday for preparations.

Captain’s Day 18 hole Stableford (for Visitors) and Stroke Play for members begins on Fri 8th. The course will be closed from 11.30am on Saturday 9th when the Captains guests will tee off.

Members please note. Use the time sheets to book your slot. Phone Victor, he’s only too glad to help.

Members involved in the club tournaments ie Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles should get their matches played asap. Pressure is now on, with the run in to Captains Day.