GOLF | Fantastic score of 70 secures Maria the Professional’s Prize at Dundalk Ladies

Fionnuala wins Ovelle sponsored stableford

Winners of the Professional Prize competition at Dundalk Ladies. Back L-R: Eve Rowland, Leone Ballie, Joan Smith, Olive Lowth, Mary Dooley, Mary Burlingham, Sally McDonnell, Mary Dwyer, Mary Carthy. Front L-R: Mia Quinn, Maria Kerr (overall winner), Leslie Walker (Club Professional), Lady Captain Maeve Ahern

An 18 Hole Stroke GOY/Medal competition, sponsored by club professional Leslie Walker was held at Dundalk Ladies recently and the competition did not disappoint with the winners returning some superb scores.

Mia Quinn is still playing beautiful gold, recording a 72 nett playing off six while Mary Dooley played very steady round of golf and was absolutely delighted to win Class B with a fantastic score of 71 nett.

Mary Burlingham also played super golf, losing shots and winning Class C with another great score of 71 nett while the overall winner was Maria Kerr with a fantastic score of 70 nett.

Maria received rapturous applause and spoke about her delight at winning. She said it was one of those days where she did everything right and the ball went into the hole. Well done Maria and all the winners!

At the presentation evening, Lady Captain Maeve thanked Leslie for his very generous sponsorship and all his hard work supporting the ladies and offering some excellent coaching.

Leslie spoke about how delighted he was to work in Dundalk Golf Club as the professional and will continue to support the ladies in the years ahead.

Results of the 18 Hole Stroke GOY/Medal, sponsored by Leslie Walker — 1st: Maria Kerr (25) 70 nett; Class A 1st: Mia Quinn (6) 72 nett; Gross: Deirdre Smith (+1) 73 nett; 2nd: Mary Carthy (14) 74/34 nett; Class B 1st: Mary Dooley (25) 71 nett; 2nd: Joan Smith (28) 72/33 nett; 3rd: Sally McDonnell (27) 72 nett; Class C 1st: Mary Burlingham (33) 71 nett; 2nd: Leone Bailie (30) 74 nett; 3rd: Mary Dwyer (36) 75 nett; Nine Hole Competition 1st: Olive Lowth (18) 18; Saturday Ladies 1st: Eve Rowland (16) 74; 2nd: Ann King (19) 77; Juvenile 1st: Katie Quinn (19) 74; 2nd: Jessica Quinn (17) 80.

Ovelle 18 Hole Stableford

Winners of the recent stableford competition at Dundalk Ladies, sponsored by Ovelle. Front L-R: Joanna Gardiner (Ovelle), Lady Captain Maeve Ahern, Sinead McMahon (Ovelle). Back L-R: Leone Ballie, Siobhan Rogers, Joan McKenna, Zara Wadding, Fiona McLaughlin, Fionnuala Dullaghan, Elaine Ward, Elizabeth McGuinness

Meanwhile, there was an 18 Hole Stableford on June 17th and 20th, sponsored by one of the club’s new sponsors, Ovelle.

The ladies section would like to thank Joanna Gardiner and Sinead McMahon from Ovelle for their very generous sponsorship.

The scoring on the first day did not disappoint with Siobhan Rogers recording a fantastic 38 points to win Class B and Leone Ballie shooting a superb 40 points to win Class C.

Siobhan and Leone are playing great golf this season and we hope this form will continue. Congratulations to all the winners.

At the presentation evening, Lady Captain Maeve thanked Ovelle for their extremely generous sponsorship and the ladies were treated to some lovely samples.

Results of the 18 Hole Stableford, sponsored by Ovelle — Class A 1st: Fionnuala Dullaghan (17) 35; 2nd: Elaine Ward (10) 34/9; 3rd: Elizabeth McGuinness (19) 34/6; Class B 1st: Siobhan Rogers (22) 38; 2nd: Fiona McLaughlin (25) 37; 3rd: Nora Byrne (24) 36; Class C 1st: Leone Bailey (30) 40; 2nd: Zara Wadding (33) 37/9; 3rd: Joan McKenna (31) 37; Two’s Competition — Nora Byrne, Una Delaney, Mary Burlingham (9th); Emer Matthews (13th). A total of 142 ladies played; CSS: Saturday/75; Tuesday/74.