competitions round-up

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Stephen Lynch (10) won the first round of the Cathedral Financial Autumn Series when he shot 43pts to edge out Gary O’Brien (26) by a single point.
Lynch had a birdie at the sixth and 13 pars, nine of which were for three points, as he went out in 21pts and came home in 22pts.
O’Brien also went out in 21pts, helped by three point returns from four holes, and came home in 21pts with a four point birdie at the 13th and three point returns at five other holes.
Brendan Keane (11), Anthony O’Donoghue and Len Mullins (19) were the  divisional winners with Garrett Duffy recording the best gross score of the day after shooting 34pts.
Daniel Keane (23) shot 44pts to win the Wednesday Open Singles Stableford sponsored by McKenna Man and had a winning margin of six points. Tony Macguinness (9), Ciaran Murray (16) and Michael Keating (22) were the divisional winners. Chris Clarke with 36pts had the best gross score.
Wednesday, September 13 - Open Singles Stableford sponsored by McKenna Man - Overall: Daniel Keane (23) 44pts. Division 1: Tony Macguinness (9) 37pts. Division 2: Ciaran Murray (16) 38pts. Division 3: Michael J Keating (22) 37pts. Gross Recognition: Christopher Clarke 36 pts.
Sunday, September 10, 2023 - Cathedral Financial Autumn Series Singles Stableford – Overall: Stephen Lynch (10) 43pts, Gary O'Brien (26) 42pts. Division 1: Brendan Keane (11) 40pts, Charles P Monahan (12) 39pts.  Division 2: Anthony O'Donoghue (13) 41pts, Ollie Reilly (17) 40pts. Division 3: Leonard Mullins (19) 40pts, Harry O'Hanrahan (30) 39pts. Gross Recognition: Garrett Duffy 34pts.
LADIES SECTION
The annual ‘Play in Pink’ competition, in aid of Breast Cancer Research was played on Sunday, September 10  and Tuesday, September 13 when 42 teams competed, with a great array of glamorous pink costumes on show both on and off the course. The competition was very kindly sponsored by Tony Kieran Butchers.
The winning team of Mary Laverty, Nicola Fee and Elaine Ward returned a fabulous score of 60.9 nett. They narrowly pipped Pauline Campbell, Mags Coburn and Teresa O’Mahony into the runner up spot with 61.2 nett. In third place were Kate Rowland, Anna Rowland and Ciara McGinnity.
There was a great turnout in the club on Tuesday evening for the presentation of the fabulous prizes. Many thanks to Tony Kieran Butchers for their continued support and sponsorship.
Sunday September 10 and Tuesday September 12 - Play in Pink 3 Lady Scramble - Winners: Mary Laverty, Nicola Fee & Elaine Ward 60.9, Second - Pauline Campbell, Mags Coburn & Teresa O’Mahony 61.2. Third: Anna Rowland, Katie Rowland & Ciara McGinnity 64.2. 9 Hole Competition: Winners: Noreen Mullins, Jennifer Holland & Anne Frawley 35. Runners up: Ann Redahan, Rose Curtis & Ann O’Callaghan 36.1.