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ILGU INTER-CLUB FINALS
Ardee Golf Club
NATIONAL TITLES FOR MALAHIDE, CURRA WEST, LOUGHREA, TEMPLEMORE AND WOODENBRIDGE
The final day of play at the 2011 ILGU Interclub Championships in Ardee saw Malahide, Curra West, Loughrea, Templemore and Woodenbridge claim national titles.
Following disruptions to Friday’s play, due to heavy rain showers, the final of the Intermediate and Minor Cup, in addition to the semi finals of the Senior Foursomes, had to be suspended due to darkness. Play recommenced on Saturday at 08:20 with the semi-finals of the Senior Foursomes. Enniscorthy held a slender advantage against City of Derry overnight and continued their progress to record a 3-0 win.
The second semi final between Roscommon and Malahide was a much closer affair. With the second match ending in favour of Roscommon and Malahide taking the last match it was up to the Malahide pairing of Alison Taylor and Olive Shannon at the top of the order to send their side through to the final thanks to a fine victory at the third extra playoff hole.
Malahide maintained their momentum in the final, this time claiming victory on the home green in the final match. Alison Taylor and Olive Shannon were again in fine form recording a 4 and 3 win in the first match to level the tie following an earlier win for Enniscorthy’s Jennifer King and Connie Doyle in the second game.
There was never much separating the final pairings with Enniscorthy moving to a one-hole lead after 13 holes but finding themselves one down after 15, only to level the tie on 16. Regulation pars for both sides at the 17th saw the teams all square playing the final hole.
Malahide’s well-struck tee shot found the heart of the green at the par 3 18th, while Enniscorthy came up short of the green and failed to get up and down, leaving their 8ft downhill putt agonisingly short. Lily Owens then stepped forward to convert from 5ft and lift the trophy for the Dublin side.
There was little distance overnight between the Loughrea and Mullingar teams who contested the Intermediate Cup final. Brenda Conlon had secured the first point for Mullingar before Breda Lawless, who won four holes in a row around the turn, went on to secure a significant one-hole victory in the top match before failing light suspended play. Mary Verdon started Saturday morning dormie one up against her Mullingar opponent and duly delivered a two-hole win to put Loughrea ahead.
Mullingar leveled the tie through Miriam MacManus who scored a 3 and 2 win in the final game. Rose Mannion and Helen Collier held the title in their hands as they were involved in a battle which saw neither side with more than a one- hole advantage over the closing nine holes.
Loughrea won the 17th to square the match and with the 18th and 19th holes halved, the deadlock was eventually broken at the 20th as Mannion produced a regulation par 5 to take the title for the Connacht champions.
Extra holes were again required in the penultimate match to determine the winners of the Minor Cup. Neighbours Roscrea and Templemore found themselves tied 2-2, following a series of comfortable wins for both sides. Kathleen Collier overturned an overnight deficit of two holes and held her nerve at the first extra play-off hole to claim the trophy for Templemore.
There was a similar story in the Challenge Cup final as East Cork went in search of their second national title when they took on Woodenbridge. Breda McCarthy led the Munster champions with a two-hole win and was closely followed by Regina Browner who won by 4 and 3 in the fourth match.
However, Woodenbridge quickly levelled the tie through wins for Chrisitne Galbraith and Marie Belton by margins of 3 and 1 and 4 and 2 respectively. Ann Murphy appeared to be in control of her match throughout the day against East Cork’s Rosie Becker, having been two up at turn and holding that advantage until the 14th.
Becker managed to level the tie at the 18th and force extra holes but Murphy regained her composure to produce a magnificent drive at the 19th which set her on her way to claiming the title for the Wicklow side.
Curra West emerged as champions in the Junior Foursomes as they defeated Craddockstown in the final. There was little separating the teams at the halfway stage with Curra West one up in the top two matches and one down in the final match.
Martina McDonagh and Ann Fahy paired up to deliver the first point for the Connacht champions with a 3 and 2 win. They were followed by teammates Carmel Cunningham and Mary McDonagh who scored a 3 and 1 win in the second game.
The final match was subsequently called in with Craddockstown one up through 15 holes.
RESULTS
Semi-Finals
CITY OF DERRY 0 - 3 ENNISCORTHY
Rachel Chambers (6) and Vivienne Houston (8) lost to Aisling O'Leary (2) and Cora Mernagh (12) 1 hole.
Naoimh Quigg (2) and Catherine McCanny (13) lost to Jennifer King (5) & Connie Doyle (9) 3 and 1
Amy Chambers (6) and Geraldine Crossan (10) lost to Ciara Sharkey (4) and Stellah Sinnott (11) 3 and 2.
ROSCOMMON 1 - 2 MALAHIDE
Sinead Benedetti (1) and Mary Lalor (13) lost to Alison Taylor (2) and Olive Shannon (15) at 21st
Mary Seymour (5) and Paula Keane (11) bt Sally Casey(7) and Noreen Farrell (10) 4 and 3
Rosemary O'Brien (9) and Blaithin O'Brien (11) lost to Lily Owens (5) and Rosemary Byrne (13) 4 and 2
Senior Foursomes Final
ENNISCORTHY 1 - 2 MALAHIDE
Aisling O'Leary (2) and Cora Mernagh (12) lost to Alision Taylor (2) and Olive Shannon (15) 4 and 3
Jennifer King (5) and Connie Doyle (9) bt Sally Casey (8) and Noreen Farrell (10) 6 and 5
Ciara Sharkey (4) and Stellah Sinnott (11) lost to Lily Owens (5) and Rosemary Byrne (13) 1 hole.
Junior Foursomes Final
CURRA WEST 2½ - ½ CRADDOCKSTOWN
Martina McDonagh (17) and Ann Fahy (18) bt Miriam Doyle (17) and Aine Keogh (18) 3 and 2.
Carmel Cunningham (16) and Mary McDonagh (22) bt Audrey Quinn (17) and Joan Fitzgerald (18) 3 and 1.
Mary Madden (20) and Mary Kelly (24) halved with Eileen Jones (15) and Marie Flynn (21) (Called in)
Intermediate Cup Final
LOUGHREA 3 - 2 MULLINGAR
Brenda Lawless (16) bt Jeanette McDonnell (17) 1 hole.
Cherry O'Connor (17) lost to Breda Conlon (17) 4 and 3
Mary Verdon (17) bt Ann Fagan (17) 2 holes
Rose Mannion (18) bt Helen Collier (19) at 20th
Jane Beatty (18) lost to Miriam MacManus (19) 3 and 2
Minor Cup Final
ROSCREA 2 - 3 TEMPLEMORE
Patricia Rowland (24) lost to Michelle Lawlor (23) 6 and 5.
Eleanor Ryan Carroll bt Maria Dempsey (23) 5 and 3.
Marie Kennedy (25) bt Maryanne Maher (24) 3 and 2
Ann Parlon (25) lost to Kathleen Collier (25) at 19th
Noreen Ryan (26) lost to Mary Hayes (27) 3 and 2
Challenge Cup Final
WOODENBRIDGE 3 - 2 EAST CORK
Clare Murray (31) lost to Breda McCarthy (31) 2 holes.
Christine Galbraith (31) bt Liz Moloney (31) 3 and 1.
Ann Murphy (31) bt Rosie Becker (31) at 19th.
Patricia McDonnell (31) lost to Regina Browner (32) 4 and 3
Marie Belton (32) bt Barbara McKeown (33) 4 and 2.
Ardee Golf Club
NATIONAL TITLES FOR MALAHIDE, CURRA WEST, LOUGHREA, TEMPLEMORE AND WOODENBRIDGE
The final day of play at the 2011 ILGU Interclub Championships in Ardee saw Malahide, Curra West, Loughrea, Templemore and Woodenbridge claim national titles.
Following disruptions to Friday’s play, due to heavy rain showers, the final of the Intermediate and Minor Cup, in addition to the semi finals of the Senior Foursomes, had to be suspended due to darkness. Play recommenced on Saturday at 08:20 with the semi-finals of the Senior Foursomes. Enniscorthy held a slender advantage against City of Derry overnight and continued their progress to record a 3-0 win.
The second semi final between Roscommon and Malahide was a much closer affair. With the second match ending in favour of Roscommon and Malahide taking the last match it was up to the Malahide pairing of Alison Taylor and Olive Shannon at the top of the order to send their side through to the final thanks to a fine victory at the third extra playoff hole.
Malahide maintained their momentum in the final, this time claiming victory on the home green in the final match. Alison Taylor and Olive Shannon were again in fine form recording a 4 and 3 win in the first match to level the tie following an earlier win for Enniscorthy’s Jennifer King and Connie Doyle in the second game.
There was never much separating the final pairings with Enniscorthy moving to a one-hole lead after 13 holes but finding themselves one down after 15, only to level the tie on 16. Regulation pars for both sides at the 17th saw the teams all square playing the final hole.
Malahide’s well-struck tee shot found the heart of the green at the par 3 18th, while Enniscorthy came up short of the green and failed to get up and down, leaving their 8ft downhill putt agonisingly short. Lily Owens then stepped forward to convert from 5ft and lift the trophy for the Dublin side.
There was little distance overnight between the Loughrea and Mullingar teams who contested the Intermediate Cup final. Brenda Conlon had secured the first point for Mullingar before Breda Lawless, who won four holes in a row around the turn, went on to secure a significant one-hole victory in the top match before failing light suspended play. Mary Verdon started Saturday morning dormie one up against her Mullingar opponent and duly delivered a two-hole win to put Loughrea ahead.
Mullingar leveled the tie through Miriam MacManus who scored a 3 and 2 win in the final game. Rose Mannion and Helen Collier held the title in their hands as they were involved in a battle which saw neither side with more than a one- hole advantage over the closing nine holes.
Loughrea won the 17th to square the match and with the 18th and 19th holes halved, the deadlock was eventually broken at the 20th as Mannion produced a regulation par 5 to take the title for the Connacht champions.
Extra holes were again required in the penultimate match to determine the winners of the Minor Cup. Neighbours Roscrea and Templemore found themselves tied 2-2, following a series of comfortable wins for both sides. Kathleen Collier overturned an overnight deficit of two holes and held her nerve at the first extra play-off hole to claim the trophy for Templemore.
There was a similar story in the Challenge Cup final as East Cork went in search of their second national title when they took on Woodenbridge. Breda McCarthy led the Munster champions with a two-hole win and was closely followed by Regina Browner who won by 4 and 3 in the fourth match.
However, Woodenbridge quickly levelled the tie through wins for Chrisitne Galbraith and Marie Belton by margins of 3 and 1 and 4 and 2 respectively. Ann Murphy appeared to be in control of her match throughout the day against East Cork’s Rosie Becker, having been two up at turn and holding that advantage until the 14th.
Becker managed to level the tie at the 18th and force extra holes but Murphy regained her composure to produce a magnificent drive at the 19th which set her on her way to claiming the title for the Wicklow side.
Curra West emerged as champions in the Junior Foursomes as they defeated Craddockstown in the final. There was little separating the teams at the halfway stage with Curra West one up in the top two matches and one down in the final match.
Martina McDonagh and Ann Fahy paired up to deliver the first point for the Connacht champions with a 3 and 2 win. They were followed by teammates Carmel Cunningham and Mary McDonagh who scored a 3 and 1 win in the second game.
The final match was subsequently called in with Craddockstown one up through 15 holes.
RESULTS
Semi-Finals
CITY OF DERRY 0 - 3 ENNISCORTHY
Rachel Chambers (6) and Vivienne Houston (8) lost to Aisling O'Leary (2) and Cora Mernagh (12) 1 hole.
Naoimh Quigg (2) and Catherine McCanny (13) lost to Jennifer King (5) & Connie Doyle (9) 3 and 1
Amy Chambers (6) and Geraldine Crossan (10) lost to Ciara Sharkey (4) and Stellah Sinnott (11) 3 and 2.
ROSCOMMON 1 - 2 MALAHIDE
Sinead Benedetti (1) and Mary Lalor (13) lost to Alison Taylor (2) and Olive Shannon (15) at 21st
Mary Seymour (5) and Paula Keane (11) bt Sally Casey(7) and Noreen Farrell (10) 4 and 3
Rosemary O'Brien (9) and Blaithin O'Brien (11) lost to Lily Owens (5) and Rosemary Byrne (13) 4 and 2
Senior Foursomes Final
ENNISCORTHY 1 - 2 MALAHIDE
Aisling O'Leary (2) and Cora Mernagh (12) lost to Alision Taylor (2) and Olive Shannon (15) 4 and 3
Jennifer King (5) and Connie Doyle (9) bt Sally Casey (8) and Noreen Farrell (10) 6 and 5
Ciara Sharkey (4) and Stellah Sinnott (11) lost to Lily Owens (5) and Rosemary Byrne (13) 1 hole.
Junior Foursomes Final
CURRA WEST 2½ - ½ CRADDOCKSTOWN
Martina McDonagh (17) and Ann Fahy (18) bt Miriam Doyle (17) and Aine Keogh (18) 3 and 2.
Carmel Cunningham (16) and Mary McDonagh (22) bt Audrey Quinn (17) and Joan Fitzgerald (18) 3 and 1.
Mary Madden (20) and Mary Kelly (24) halved with Eileen Jones (15) and Marie Flynn (21) (Called in)
Intermediate Cup Final
LOUGHREA 3 - 2 MULLINGAR
Brenda Lawless (16) bt Jeanette McDonnell (17) 1 hole.
Cherry O'Connor (17) lost to Breda Conlon (17) 4 and 3
Mary Verdon (17) bt Ann Fagan (17) 2 holes
Rose Mannion (18) bt Helen Collier (19) at 20th
Jane Beatty (18) lost to Miriam MacManus (19) 3 and 2
Minor Cup Final
ROSCREA 2 - 3 TEMPLEMORE
Patricia Rowland (24) lost to Michelle Lawlor (23) 6 and 5.
Eleanor Ryan Carroll bt Maria Dempsey (23) 5 and 3.
Marie Kennedy (25) bt Maryanne Maher (24) 3 and 2
Ann Parlon (25) lost to Kathleen Collier (25) at 19th
Noreen Ryan (26) lost to Mary Hayes (27) 3 and 2
Challenge Cup Final
WOODENBRIDGE 3 - 2 EAST CORK
Clare Murray (31) lost to Breda McCarthy (31) 2 holes.
Christine Galbraith (31) bt Liz Moloney (31) 3 and 1.
Ann Murphy (31) bt Rosie Becker (31) at 19th.
Patricia McDonnell (31) lost to Regina Browner (32) 4 and 3
Marie Belton (32) bt Barbara McKeown (33) 4 and 2.
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