NEW ROSS SENIORS: Once again the weather was kind to us on Thursday last when 58 sprightly veterans took to the fairways in search of the elusive prizes. We had 13 four-person teams and two three-man teams who got the normal six points extra added to their final tally. The weather was perfect for golf, with the course in immaculate condition and with the lightning-fast greens proving once again to be the best around, compiling a winning score was not easy.

In the end a three-person team consisting of John Kennedy (15), Fr. Ger O Brien (16) and John Monahan (18) took the honours with a winning total of 92 points which was made up of their actual score of 86 plus the added bonus of six points. A point behind in number two spot came Tommy Tyler (16), Johnny Watson (16), Luke Power (18) and Larry Doyle (19) on 91 points. Third position with 88 points went to Denis Kirwan (11), Kieran O'Grady (18) Jamesie Murphy (21) and Seán Ryan (21).

On the ninth hole, nearest the pin prize went to Fr. Ger O Brien, seven feet two inches from the pin. Then on the signature eleventh hole measuring 173 metres where three putting is often the norm, Denis Kirwan hit a shot that Pádraig Harrington or indeed Tiger Woods (that's when he was playing good golf) would be immensely proud of. His seven iron tee shot was right over the flag, in fact the ball hit the pin and came to rest 31 inches from the hole (no, he didn't miss the putt -he rattled the ball in for a birdie). It is normal draw time at 10.45 a.m. sharp this coming Thursday, August 12.

On Tuesday, August 3, we had a very pleasant outing at Gowran Park where 33 New Ross members travelled to this picturesque golf course. With the two best cards out of three to count, the team of John F. Roche, Tony Harford and George Peters came home in the number one spot with 74 points. In second place on 73 points were Kevin Treacy, Aidan O'Connor and Pat Phelan. There was a tie for third between Hughie O'Connor, Larry Shannon and Paul Laffan and a team consisting of John Murphy, Luke Power and Ron Goodwin. Well done to Willie Byrne who was a prize winner in the Gowran open singles competition in which all our members took part as well.

August/September diary: Thursday, August 12, usual home outing; Thursday, August 19, open Senior singles; August 26, Community Workshop charity day (singles); September 2, Senior Alliance singles; September 9, New Ross outing to Bunclody; September 16, open Senior singles; September 20, Senior Alliance outing to Clonmel; September 23, normal outing at home.

BUNCLODY

Sponsor (Urban Barbers): 1, Willie Harte (12), 44 points; 2, Pat Jordan (20), 43 points; gross, Denis Finn Jnr., 31; 3, Noel Redmond (13), 40 points.

ROSSLARE

A total of 2,392 players took part in the ten-day 'open week' in Rosslare. There was some tremendous scoring with four and five under par winning the gross on two con-

secutive days.

The club would like to thank everyone who played, Johnny and his staff in the Pro Shop, the starters, course marshalls, office staff, course staff, bar and catering staff and anyone who helped in any way to make it a success. Between 80 and 100 visitors took part each day.

Monday, August 2, singles stableford sponsored by Joe Stanley (C.S.S. 36 points): 1, Ger MacNamara (2), 43 points; 2, Claude Howlin (10), 42 points; gross, Denis Noonan (4), 35 points (back nine); vet., Liam Griffin (18), 41 points; 3, James Dunne (21), 41points (back nine); 4, John B. Murphy (18), 40 points; visitor, Christopher Crummey (9, Westmanstown), 40 points (back six).

Bank Tuesday, of Ireland August (C.S.S. 3, 37 singles points): stableford 1, Mick O'Connor sponsored (13), by 44 points; 2, Ross Young (4), 43 points (back six); gross, Jody Fanagan (+1), 40 points (back nine); vet., Donal O'Flaherty (13), 43 points; 3, A. Hanratty, 43 points (back nine); 4, Richard Duggan (3), 43 points (back six); visitor, Niall Mulvihill (12), 42 points.

Wednesday, August 4, singles stableford sponsored by Kelly's Resort Hotel: 1, Ken Maher (12), 44 points (back nine); 2, Paul Murphy (18), 44 points; gross, Seán Gorman (8), 36 points (back six); vet., John Guinan (14), 40 points; 3, Finian Gallagher (18), 42 points (back nine); 4, Eddie Fortune (12), 42 points; visitor, Dominic Mann (21, St. Margaret's), 39 points; hole in one, Willie Morris (tenth).

Thursday, August 5, gents' fourball sponsored by Sheil Kinnear: 1, John Bourke 910) and Finian Gallagher (16), 46 points (back nine); 2, Tom Duggan (8) and Alan Cuddihy (16), 46 points (back nine); 3, Joe Walsh (13) and Eamon Nolan (18, Newlands), 46 points; 4, Rich Stafford (9) and Willie Lawlor (14), 45 points (back nine); 5, Dermot Walsh (5) and Derek Wickham (10),45 points; visitors, Daniel Flynn (5) and Dermot Flynn (9, Hillside), 42 points (back nine).

Friday, August 6, gents' foursomes (strokes) sponsored by Bord Gais: 1, Ray Roche (8) and Eoin Roche (14), 60.6; 2, Anthony Corish (8, St. Helen's) and Derek Wickham (10), 63.2; gross, Liam McNamara (1) and Ger McNamara (2), 70; 3, John Barron (3) and John Doyle 916), 64.

Saturday, August 7, singles stableford sponsored by Sheridan Insurances: 1, Stuart McCarron (20), 44 points; 2, David Pitt (4), 42 points (back nine); gross, Mark Mullen (1), 39 points;vet., Ken Martin (19), 39 points; 3, Mark Anglim (12), 42 points; 4, Liam Duggan (5), 41 points; visitor, K. McCullagh (8), 40 points.

Sunday, August 8, fourball sponsored by Hertz Rent a

Car: 1, Pat Goff (12) and Jim Hennessy (18), 48 points; 2, John Murphy (10) and John Fortune (11), 45 points (back nine); 3, Willie Morris (11) and Willie Lawlor (14), 45 points (back nine); 4, Gerry Reeves (5) and Ken Maher (10), 45 points; visitor, R. Murray (14, Tullamore) and P. Gallagher (17, Gowran), 43 points.

On Sunday next the President, Tommy Byrne, presents his prize. Due to the big demand on the timesheet there are two hours allotted on Saturday afternoon. There are open days (€30) on Wednesday, August 11, 18 and 25.