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Porterstown Golf Association

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Winter Golf (Green tees, 15 Holes. Handicaps set on 14th November 2024)

Overall winner receives a 2 shot penalty.

Second and Third overall get a 1.5 shot penalty.

Category winners get a 1 shot penalty, runner up .5 shot penalty.

Exceptional scores: => than 36 points gets an additional 1 shot penalty.

0.3 shots returned when a penalised player plays without winning a prize

Winter golf will be played until at least the end of March.

Freddie’s reminder: Call out your score as you are taking your ball out of the hole on each green.

Christmas shotgun and Dinner

It was a brisk and bright morning as the venerable members of the Porterstown Golf Association teed off with a shotgun start at 9 AM sharp for the much-anticipated 15-hole Christmas showdown. With dry weather and just a touch of chill to keep everyone on their toes, the competition got off to a flying start. By the end of the day, two players, Tom Rooney and Eugene Lucey, dazzled us with 35 points apiece, proving that Christmas magic extends to the golf course. Check out the winners of the hampers in the photos below—well done to all who took part!

As the clubs were packed away, the camaraderie shifted to the clubhouse, where lively banter flowed faster than the Guinness. Dinner was served at 6:30 PM, a feast so hearty and delicious it might have outshone the competition itself. The President kept his speeches short and sweet, applauding the members’ achievements as well as his own over the year with the kind of modest charm you’d expect from someone rocking up in a green waistcoat adorned with 2 hearts for the Golfer of the Year.

Special mentions were in order: John Craven, President of Castleknock Golf Club, graced the event as a distinguished guest, and Michael Clancy, the generous sponsor of the Golfer of the Year award, was warmly acknowledged.

A bittersweet highlight of the evening came as members bid farewell to John Rankin, who is moving on to new opportunities. Shay presented a heartfelt token of appreciation, and John’s emotional thank-you spoke volumes about the camaraderie and memories he shared with the PGA members over the years.

Meanwhile, John Ganly’s lucky streak shone bright as he clinched the coveted super hamper in the draw—well done, John!

Entertainment for the night? An electric performance by the resident band—Shay, Gerry, and Derek—got everyone’s toes tapping. Jack, as MC, worked hard to coax even the shyest singers to the mic, sparking a surprisingly spirited session. Among the stars of the impromptu stage were debut acts Colin, the two Joes, and Ciaran, along with seasoned pros like Jim S, Derek D and John D etc. A sprinkling of poetic recitations added a literary flourish to the festivities.

A huge shout-out goes to Claudia and her incredible staff for pulling off a night to remember. Golf may have been the day’s headline act, but the dinner, music, and camaraderie certainly stole the show. You are a great bunch!

Presentation to Brian Shannon

PGA Yearly Dual “Dublin versus Cousins”

Dublin 405 points. — Cousins 401 points

Bright and early at 9am, the “Dubs vs. Cousins” golf rivalry kicked off with a shotgun start. As always, both sides came determined to claim victory, but after the final putt dropped, the proud Dubs’ captain sported a grin wide enough to rival the Cheshire Cat himself. And in a fitting end to the morning, club President Mr. H made his way to the podium to present the much-sought-after trophy to the Dubs and their Captain Mr. Fleming. With cheers and a few playful jeers echoing across the members area, Mr. H handed over the prize with a wink, congratulating both teams on a fantastic game. It was a day of wind, wit, and a hard-won victory for the Dubs!

Consolation for the Cousins.

Larry Kirby’s brilliant 39 points winning the overall individual prize

Player of the Year 2024

Final Position for

The Clancy Trophy

Headford Pics

Winter Golf (Green tees, 15 Holes. Handicaps set on 26th October)

Overall winner receives a 2 shot penalty.

Second and Third overall get a 1.5 shot penalty.

Category winners get a 1 shot penalty, runner up .5 shot penalty.

Exceptional scores: => than 37 points gets an additional 1 shot penalty.

0.3 shots returned when a penalised player plays without winning a prize

Handicaps for 28th March

Keith’s leaving home!

This man is becoming Fred Perry material!!!. Well done Kieran.

9/10/23

Hole in On for Mr H. on the 6th hole at Luttrellstown today

Congratulations to Tom Halligan on winning the Captain’s Charity Draw. Tom’s prize was a 7 day membership of Castleknock Golf Club. Nice.

POTY for 2023

Kieran Doyle comes from off the pace to win Player of the Year with a brilliant 65 nett on President’s day.

The Player of the Year will be played over 18 qualifying competitions to the end of September with the best 12 counting towards your final score.

Every week the top 30 finishers will be awarded points as follows:- 50 points for the winner, 45 points for second, 40 points for third, 35 points for fourth, 33 points for fifth, 30 points for sixth down to 6 points for thirtieth position.

Winter Handicaps for 30th March 2023

Christmas Party

Hole in One

December 1st.

Colin had a hole in one on the ninth, hitting a great eight iron to find the bottom of the cup.

Well done Colin.

Golfer of the Year for 2022 is Mr. Bernard Hudson

The GOTY will be based on 26 qualifying competitions to the end of September with the best 12 counting towards your final score.

Mr Hudson has asked that an additional week be added to to the competition to make up for the week of 22nd September that was cancelled by rain so next Thursday is the final round.

Every week the top 30 finishers will be awarded points as follows:- 40 points for the winner, 35 points for second, 33 points for third, 30 points for fourth, 29 points for fifth down to 4 points for thirtieth position.