NEW ROSS LADIES: Fourball stableford sponsored by Supervalu, July 27: 1, P. Quinn (28), J. Foley (33), 40 points; 2, A. English (28), M. O'Grady (28), 40 points; 3, Mgt. Furlong (18), Mary Furlong (30), 40 points. A big thank you to Paula White for arranging the beautiful hampers and to Tomás Caulfield for presenting the prizes. The ladies really appreciated them. Today's competition is sponsored by AIB.

SEAFIELD

Friday nines sponsored by Martin Scully: 1, Mark Farrell (14), 24 points; 2, Ed Mulvey (12), 22 points; 3, Willie Edwards (18), 21 points.

The annual mixed competition between residents and non-residents took place recently and, for the third year in a row, the residents won. It must be the local knowledge! The event was sponsored by Billy and lady Vice-Captain, Marie Farrell.

Singles: 1, Paul Kenny, 37 points; 2, Gráinne Barton, 35 points; 3, Julie Barry, 34 points.

The annual charity Musgraves rumble for Crumlin took place recently, with all proceeds going to the very deserving charity, Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children.

Results: 1, Brian Farrell, Mark Farrell and Barry Byrne, 92 points; 2, Terry Noone, John Prunty and Mal Hayes, 85 points.

THE BUNKER

The Bunker Society played in Rathaspeck near Johnstown recently. Joe Breen took first prize, consolidating his place at the top of the leader table for player of the year. Dilly O'Sullivan took the second spot and Eileen Donohue third place.

The front nine went to Christy Walsh and Jim Ward got in for the back nine. Past Captain John O'Brien got nearest the pin with 28 feet, 10 inches - some people don't even go that far on their holidays.

Our next away outing is to Glenmills on August 29 with a 10 a.m. tee-time. In the meantime we will conduct business as usual in The Bunker golf course every Sunday at 9 a.m. to 9.45 a.m. teetime.

Please note that we are hosting the outing for the Rockstock charity classic on Saturday, August 7, in The Bunker. The tee-box is open from 8 a.m. and closes at 4.30 p.m., and teams of four can go out every ten minutes with no booking necessary. The competition is open to all teams of four, with the best two scores to count. The cost per team is €40. Please come along to support this great event.

PAULINE'S SOCIETY

Pauline's Golf Society had their latest outing to Wexford Golf Club recently.

Over 30 members tackled the course on a day not suited to golf, as the rain and wind lashed the course.

In his speech, Captain Tom Kielthy thanked Wexford Golf Club for the condition of the course, and their excellent hospitality. Some good golf was played, despite difficult conditions.

Results: overall winner, Brian St. Ledger, 38 points; Cat. 1 winner, Liam Connolly, 33 points; Cat. 2 winner, Jason Quirke, 30 points; Cat. 3 winner, David Feeney, 35 points; nearest pin one, Liam Connolly; nearest pin two, Nigel O'Neill; two-club, Aidan Purcell.

The next outing for Pauline's Golf Society is on August 14 to The Gold Coast Golf Club, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

ROSSLARE LADIES

Fourball, Saturday, July 24, sponsored by Boland's Jaguar: 1, Carol O'Brien (16) and Joan Walsh (22), 42 points; 2, Niamh Byrne (13) and Lynn Cronin (14), 40 points (back nine).

Open week - Monday, July 26, singles stableford sponsored by The French Connection: 1, Marie Therese Swan (29), 42 points; 2, Ann Anglim (33), 41 points; gross, D. Walsh (2, Milltown), 33 points; 3, Ruth Dwan (29, Milltown), 40 points; 4, Mavis Moore (23, Carlow), 38 points (back nine); Senior, Sheila Crosbie (17), 36 points; 5, Siobhán McErlean (16, Hermitage), 38 points; visitors, A. Kelly (21, Beechpark), 37 points; front nine, Nadine Hennessy (30), 23 points; back nine, Jane O'Shea (27, Roganstown), 22 points (back six); nearest the pin, sponsored by Kelly's Resort Hotel, Kathleen Cullimore (19). A total of 214 players took part.

Tuesday, July 27, singles stableford sponsored by Murphy's Supervalu, Rosslare Harbour: 1, A. Cleere (36, Kilkenny), 43 points (back nine); 2, D. Duffy (31, Milltown), 43 points (back nine); gross, D. Walsh (2, Milltown), 35 points; 3, Elizabeth Dunn (27), 43 points; 4, Breege Byrne (31), 42 points; visitor, R. Coman (29, Naas), 41 points; front nine, Pauline Maguire (27), 22 points; back nine, Jennifer Morris (32), 27 points; nearest the pin sponsored by Kelly's Resort Hotel, Eleanor O'Connor. A total of 194 players took part.

Wednesday, July 28, fourball v. par sponsored by Shoe Style International: 1, Kit Codd (13/10) and Joan Wallace (17/13), 8 up; 2, Tara Dunne (5/4) and Mary Robinson (17/13), 7 up (back nine); 3, Mary Kelleher (14/11) and Noreen Fox (21/16), 7 up; visitors, Lydia Ensor (15/11, Milltown) and Mary Sherry (26/20, Woodenbridge), 5 up (back nine); nearest the pin sponsored by Kelly's Resort Hotel, Mary O'Shaughnessy. A total of 160 players took part.

Thursday, July 29, team of three sponsored by Westgate Design: 1, Marie Therese Swan (26), Catherine Haugh (27), Miriam McArdle (29), 91; 2, Margaret McHugh (12), Joyce Maguire (14), Kay Broderick (22), 89; 3, Mary McMahon (18), Mary Doran (27), Jennifer Morris (30), 88 (back nine); visitors, M. Power, A. Large, Mary O'Hagan (Glen O'The Downs), 86; nearest the pin sponsored by Kelly's Resort Hotel, Marie Downer.

A very successful open week concluded on Thursday last, with 775 players between members and visitors competing. There was excellent scoring in great weather conditions. Congratulations to the ladies' committee, course staff, pro shop staff, bar and catering staff, all who contributed to make a most enjoyable week. Well done to all prize winners and many thanks to our valued sponsors and visitors. We hope to see you all again in 2011.

NEW ROSS SENIORS

It was perfect golfing weather on Thursday last when our group resumed activities as a unit after the singles events of the previous two weeks. There is no doubt that the four-person team is the favoured format of the majority of our members, and this was strongly emphasised in the fact that twelve teams teed off in search of the elusive prizes. Once again the fairness of our draw system meant that there was only a stroke of a ball or a missed putt between the first three teams home.

With lightning-fast greens to contend with, scoring was not as high as usual as many would-be contenders came to grief on the super putting surfaces, even though often many players were on the 'dance floor' in regulation but three-putting became the norm of the day. Keeping their game well together, the quartet of Tony Harford (11), Johnny Fleming (20), Michael Somers (22) and Paddy Browne (22) brought in the winning score of 90 points.

Just a point behind on 89 came Jim Ryan (Ross, 15), Johnny Watson (16), Mick Wade (20) and Bernie Brookwell. The third spot was filled by Hughie O'Connor (15), Noel Anderson (18), Colin Casey (19) and Tommy Grennan (21). Luke Power and Kieran O'Grady took the nearest the pin prizes on the two nominated par threes.

In the open Seniors singles competition played on July 15, we sponsored first and second prizes for all four categories. In category one the winner was Tony Harford with Eddie Keher in second place. John Murphy took first place in category two with Reiner Opperman in the runner-up spot. The category three winner was Paddy Bennett from Tommy Tyler who finished second, and Seamus Wall took top spot in category four from Larry Shannon.

Then in the Meals on Wheels charity day on Thursday, July 22, we again provided prizes for our members taking part, with the two best cards from each three-man team to count. There was plenty of controversy before and after when the results were announced by Fear An Tighe, Kevin Treacy, who it must be said scrutinised all the cards and the computer print-outs fairly and with meticulous care.

Here, with 78 points, Jim Ryan (39) and Mick Martin (39) claimed first with the third team member, Willie Whitty, disqualified apparently for a wrong handicap on his card.

Sixty-nine was good enough for second where a brilliant 42 points by Brian Dolan aided and abetted by Tony Harford and George Peters, both of whom shot 27, saw them finish in second spot as a result of further disqualifications.

Also on 69 were Willie Byrne (37) and Johnny Fleming with 32 where third team member, Reiner Opperman, was disqualified.

John Joe Murray (36) and Johnny Watson (33) did the business in third place where Michael Long was disqualified for the same reason as the two players previously mentioned -wrong handicap on scorecard.

It is normal draw time on this Thursday, August 5, at 10.45 a.m., and the Senior Alliance outing is at the Gold Coast in Dungarvan on Wednesday, August 11. There are only a couple of spaces left on the timesheet which is with Jamesie Murphy on 051-421151, so make contact as soon as possible.

WEXFORD LADIES

Thursday, July 29, 18 holes stableford: 1, Ella Hudson (29), 44 points; 2, Maisie Purcell (16), 39 points; gross, Emma Murphy (7), 29 points; 3, Irene Sheehan (15), 38 points (back nine); Senior, Pat Flanagan (27), 35 points; best 36, Una Seaver, 27 points (back nine).

Carrig Donn sponsored last week's competition with 79 ladies competing. The winner, Ella Hudson, with a four-shot lead brought in a wonderful score of 44 points which will automatically see her handicap tumble by four shots. Well done to all the winners.

Fixture: Thursday, August 5, 18 holes open fourball sponsored by Westgate Design.

The very best of luck to our Junior Cup team who are now in the semi-final against Enniscorthy in The Curragh on August 8.

ROSSLARE

Almost 800 players took part in the first three days of open week in Rosslare and, with good weather conditions and the course in perfect condition, scoring was hot.

Friday, mixed Scotch foursomes sponsored by Barkers of Wexford (272 played): 1, Kieran Broderick (17) and Esther Broderick (36), 65 1/8; 2, Michael O'Brien (10) and Betty O'Brien (33), 66 7/8; gross, Richard Duggan (3) and Eileen Duggan (17), 75; 3, Shane Browne (17) and Mairéad McNamara (7), 67.

Saturday, fourball sponsored by K.B.C. Bank (240 played): 1, Tiarnan Rossiter (2) and Nevin Rossiter (18), 47 points (back six); 2, Declan Burns (7) and Dixie Devereux (14), 47 points; 3, Joe Walsh (12) and Eamonn Nolan (18), 46 points (back six); 4, Anthony Duggan (4) and Willie Ennis (12), 46 points.

Sunday, fourball sponsored by Joyces of Wexford (246 played): 1, John Bourke (11, Dun Laoghaire) and Fintan Wallace (17, Adare), 49 points; 2, Nick O'Connor (3) and Ross Young (4), 45 points (back nine); 3, Colm Sunderland (13) and Andrew Baird (13), 45 points (back three); 4, Mick Mockler (14) and Rich Howlin (19), 45 points.

The J.B. Carr team was unlucky to lose to Carlow in Carlow on Thursday last. Hugh Byrne and Denis Asple won 1 up, Ned Kinsella and Vinnie O'Reilly lost on the 18th, Dick Hehir and Michael Goggin lost on the 17th, Mick Mockler and Dixie Devereux lost on the 15th, and Frank Hogan and Eamonn Mullen were called in.