ROSSLARE LADIES: Saturday, August 14, open fourball: 1, Ann Kelly (15/11) and Molly Cash (18/14), 42 points; 2, Moira Fortune (16/12) and Liz Murphy (20/15), 41 points (back nine); 3, Lynn Cronin (13/10) and Geraldine Menton (18/14), 41 points. Tuesday, August 17, strokes and medal G.O.Y.: 1, Carmel Morrissey (25), 69; 2, Josie McWeeney (18), 71 (back nine); gross, Emma Murphy (6), 77; 3, Mai Doyle (19), 72 (back nine); 4, Catherine Howard (18), 72 (back nine); Senior, Kathleen Barry (27), 73; 5, Kay Broderick (22), 72 (back nine).

Wednesday, August 18, open singles: 1, Ciara Howard (26), 39 points (back nine); 2, Lesley O'Sullivan (13, Milltown), 39 points; 3, Joan Holland (20, Mahon), 38 points; 4, Ruth Dwan (27), 37 points.

Thursday, August 19, Kilscoran Union open singles: 1, Aimee Cleere (32, Kilkenny), 40 points; 2,Caroline Archer (16), 39 points; gross, Joan Bowe (14), 24 points (back nine); 3, Ruth Dwan (26), 37 points; 4, Annette Carthy (29, Leopardstown), 35 points (back nine); Senior, Carmel Morrissey (23), 31 points; 5, Jackie Gilroy (29), 35 points; 6, Geraldine Menton (18), 34 points (back nine).

ST. HELEN'S LADIES

Wednesday, August 18, team of lady sponsors singles stableford: 1, J. Hare (19), 43 points; 2, K. Doyle (v, 29), 41 points; 3, B. Madigan (v), 38 points.

Saturday, August 19, Captain's (Frank O'Kennedy) prize to the ladies, 18-hole strokes: 1, J. Slattery (20), 69 (countback); 2, M. McCormack (26); 3, M. Noonan (29), 70 points; gross, L. Furlong (13), 86 points.

Sunday, August 22, monthly medal, 18-hole strokes: 1, L. Furlong (13), 71; 2, E. Masterson (26), 72 (countback); 3, R. O'Connor (12), 72.

Fixtures: August 23, lady beginners' nine-hole sponsored by Butler's Chocolates; August 25, team of ladies 18-hole stableford; August 28, lady President's day, 18-hole strokes followed by prizegiving and dinner in the clubhouse; August 29, Generation Day single stableford sponsored by Hazel Cronin; August 30, open Seniors stableford sponsored by Pat and Bernie Furlong.

There was a terrific turn-out of ladies all last week and, with the weather being very good and some difficult pin positions, excellent results were returned each day. The course is looking great thanks to Kevin and his team. Best wishes to Mari Byrne on her upcoming lady President's day.

WEXFORD

Wednesday, August 18, open fourball competition (sponsored by Warm Home Insulations): 1, John Stafford (22) and James Bridges (18), 35 points (won on back seven); 2, Larry Byrne (9) and John Pitt (20), 35 points.

Saturday, August 21, fourball Sweepstake: 1, Andy Doyle (16) and Mick Goggin (8), 36 points; 2, Lar Kenny (22) and Seán Moynihan (24), 34 points (won on back nine).

Sunday, August 22, singles stableford competition (sponsored by Centenary Stores, 193 golfers played): 1, Pearse Frawley (13), 42 points; 2, T.A. Ryan (22), 41 points; 3, David O'Keeffe (12), 40 points (won on back nine).

Category winners: 0-9, Leo Connolly (3), 40 points; 10-18, Billy O'Brien (13), 39 points; 19-28, Tom O'Donnell (21), 38 points.

RATHASPECK

August 21-22, twoball scramble: 1, Jim Noctor and Michael Murphy (2.4), 51.6; 2, Joe Moore and John Simpson (2.0), 52.0; 3, Ollie O'Mahoney and Gary O'Mahoney (3.0), 52.0.

Last weekend's competition saw 23 pairings compete in a twoball scramble in Rathaspeck. This is always a highly-competitive event and this was reflected in the very hot scoring. Each competitor had to use a minimum of four drives, with each team selecting the better ball on every shot.

The top three teams all returned gross under par rounds, with the top two each being three under gross and being seperated by a slightly better handicap.

Paddy Monaghan holds a slender lead in the 'Golfer of the Year' standings with five ranking tournaments to run.

Rankings: Paddy Monaghan, 49 points; James Larkin, 46 points; Kevin Sheil, 42 points; Michael Murphy, 39 points; Liam Murphy, 37 points; Darren Doyle, 36 points; Jimmy Murphy, 35 points.

A reminder that our next outing is to Coollattin G.C. on Saturday, September 4, with tee off from 10.30 a.m. Please confirm your attendance by Sunday, August 29, to ensure your place.

The next competition in Rathaspeck will be the weekend of September 11-12.

TUSKAR ROCK

Saturday saw a strong field of 80 golfers take to the course competing for Captain Seán Fitzgerald's prize, with the course looking in great condition thanks to Kevin Carroll and his greenkeeping team.

That evening prizes were presented by Captain Seán in the clubhouse. He thanked all involved and the players who made it a very memorable occasion for him. Our President, Jackie O'Brien, also presented prizes from his day which was played not long ago.

Áine O'Connell presented her prizes for her lady Captain's day which took place earlier that day also with a strong field of lady golfers. The club would like to thank Larry, Mari and Liz and their staff for a very enjoyable evening.

Results: 1, Tom Murphy (12), nett 66 after countback; 2, Paddy Hogan (15), nett 66; 3, Gary Martin (16), nett 68; gross, Daniel Cleary (7), nett 71; front nine, Jason Doyle (19), nett 31.5; back nine, Tommy Boyce (24), nett 34; Cat. 1, Phil Browne (10), nett 71; Cat. 2, Mark Sweeney (16), nett 69; Cat. 3, Billy Hanton (21), nett 68. Most accurate drive (13th): David Fitgerald, 5 ft. 4". Longest drive (16th): Terry Murphy. Nearest the pin (18th): Joe Barry, 2 ft. 11". Past Captain's prize: Tom Murphy. Visitors' prize: Peter Fitzgerald (15), nett 70. Committee prize: Greg Currid (16), nett 70.

The August monthly medal will take place on Sunday next, with the entry sheet in the clubhouse, and the draw to take place on Friday evening.

GUILLEMOT SOCIETY

There was a good turn-out on Sunday last in Rathaspeck.

Results: 1, John Monahan; 2, Kevin Sheil; 3, Garry O'Mahoney; front nine, Paddy Monaghan; back nine, Barney McGranaghan. Juniors: 1, Jimmy Murphy; 2, Evan Monaghan. Our next outing is on Sunday, September 5, in Fethard. Tee-time is 8.30 to 9 a.m. All new members are welcome.

ROSSLARE

The fine Summer has really brought out the numbers with, over the past six weeks, Rosslare Golf Club experiencing its busiest time for many years. Timesheets are full and all competitions are well supported.

On Sunday last the singles competition was sponsored by Wexford Windscreens. The winner was one of the young brigade, Eoin Roche (14), with 46 points (4 over par gross). Second on 44 was Aedan Jameson (7), with Nicky Mernagh (6) third on 43 and Kieran Brennan (11) fourth on 42. Richard Hayes (14) was fifth on 41. Richard Duggan (3) won the gross with 38 points (70) and J.D. Clarke (20) won the veterans with 39. Joey Leacy presented the prizes.

August 21, Saturday fourball: 1, Eoin Roche (14) and Ray Roche (8), 47 points; 2, Willie Cuddihy (13) and Alan Cuddihy (16), 45 points (back nine); 3, Charlie O'Gorman (15) and Killian O'Gorman (13), 45 points; 4, Charlie Oudin (4) and Noel Conalty (14), 44 points (back nine); 5, John Morris (+2) and John Long (7), 44 points (back three).

Thursday, August 19, Kilscoran charity day (C.S.S. 35): 1, David Hemmingway (10), 40 points (back nine); 2, Brian Fives (4), 40 points; gross, Tiarnan Rossiter (2), 35 points; 3, Martin Flynn (7), 37 points (back nine); 4, J. Dawson (12, Killiney), 37 points (back six); 5, Seán Kennedy (10, Carlow), 37 points; 6, Micheál O'Brien (10), 36 points; 7, D. Davis (9, St. Helen's), 36 points.

Wednesday, August 18, open singles (C.S.S. 36 points): 1, A. Hore (25, Naas), 41 points (back nine); 2, John Mernagh (11, Enniscorthy), 41 points (back six); gross, Mark Mullen (scr.), 37 points; veteran, Toddy Sheil (12), 41 points; 3, Richard Hayes (16), 40 points (back six); 4, Robin Gardner (18), 40 points.

Today (Wednesday) there is an open singles (visitors €30), and every Wednesday in September (except the 22nd) there are open singles competitions (visitors €25). The Winter Alliance begins on Monday, October 4. Handicap (0-9) plus professionals. More details later.

TEMPLARS SOCIETY

The next outing will take place in Carrick-on-Suir on September 4. The timesheet is available with Val Molloy between 6-9 p.m. any evening at 0868947388.

A limited number of places remain for the weekend away in Athy on October 1. Anyone interested, please contact Bob Doyle at 087-1248764.

NEW ROSS SENIORS

There is a great deal of dissatisfaction among our members that we have no weekly outing this Thursday, August 26. Due to circumstances beyond our control, our normal weekly time on a Thursday and in situ since 1996 has been taken over by outside sources for the running of a charity day.

Why this event could not be run by the organisers on a Wednesday or a Friday is the question being asked by the 50-plus Seniors who eagerly look forward to their team event at the normal time each week?

The second-last Autumn Seniors Alliance of the season takes place in New Ross on Thursday, September 2, with the first tee reserved from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is expected that there will be a large number of competitors from the affiliated clubs of Carrickon-Suir, Clonmel, Dungarvan, Callan, New Ross, Gold Coast and Waterford. These are the tee-times allocated to our group:

9 a.m., T. Harford, O. Brennan, J. Kennedy, R. Goodwin. 9.08 a.m., H. O'Connor, D. Quigley, P. Traynor, M. Brennan. 9.16 a.m., R. Cuddihy, M. Long, T. Kent, J. Fitzpatrick. 9.23 a.m., N. Anderson, P. Hayles, S. Ryan, F. Boyle. 9.30 a.m., W. Byrne, M. Martin, J. Ryan, R. Cahill. 9.38 a.m., J. Watson, G. Peters, J.J. Murray, L. Power. 9.46 a.m., T. Grennan, R. O'Dwyer, R. Opperman, P. Laffan. 9.54 a.m., D. Kirwan, J. Meggs, B. Dolan, John Murphy.

Anyone else who wishes to play, contact Jamesie Murphy (051-421151).

The teams and tee-times for Bunclody on September 9 will appear next week.

NEW ROSS

Intermediate Scratch Cup - gross results: 1, Michael Hennebry (Carrick, 12), 78; 2, Peter Whittle (13), 79; 3, John Kavanagh (11), 79.

Nett results: 1, John Moran (13), 67; 2, Leo Carroll (13), 68; 3, Noel Murphy (18), 68.

PAULINE'S SOCIETY

Pauline's Golf Society had their latest outing to the Gold Coast Golf Club, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on Saturday week last.

It was a good turn-out, on a perfect day for golf, with no wind and a fantastic course in great condition.

Captain Tom Kielthy Jnr. thanked The Gold Coast Golf Club in his presentation speech for the wonderful fairways and greens.

Results: 1, Brian St. Ledger; Cat. 1, Eddie O'Neill; Cat. 2, Ger Monaghan; Cat. 3, Aidan Purcell; nearest pin 1, Ger Power; two club, Ger Monaghan.

The next outing for the society is to Faithlegg Golf Club on September 11.