Killarney RFC held its annual Golf Classic at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club at the renowned Mahony’s Point course on Friday the 30th of June last. In all, 46 teams of four took part and a host of sponsors supported a very well run event. The cool windy conditions could not prevent some fine scoring with 2 scores counting on each hole and 3 on the 18th.
The prizes went to the following teams:
5th Prize went to Killarney School of English
4th prize was won by Bowler’s Garage team
3rd prize went to Junior Finnegan’s team half of which were from Gort, Junie’s old home town.
2nd prize went to early pace setters With 97 points the McDonagh & Associates.
Winners and 1st prize went to Richard Walsh & Associates.
Four retired sharpshooters came in with 98 points to take home super golf bags kindly sponsored by Walsh Brothers Shoes. Longest Men’s Drive on the index one 11th hole was won by cannonball hero Denis Pio Moriarty of “Heather” at the Gap of Dunloe. Longest ladies drive was won by irrepressible supreme Mary Geaney on the 9th.
Nearest the pin was Limerick hurler and gentleman golfer Mike Leahy with a super strike to within 3 feet on the 12th. Finally the ‘hole-in-one’ was not won and nobody got to Cycle home despite Noreen Coffey striking the pin on the stunning setting of the 18th green.
Fantastic food was served up by Paul Cotter and his team at the Chapel with wonder burgers provided by Flesk Meats and chicken kebabs provided by Tim Jones’ Butchers. A great spread was enjoyed by all and coolly washed down by a glass of Killarney Lager from the star Brewery.
Our sincere thanks to all our generous sponsors, supporters and Killarney Golf Club for making it a super day in advance of the Ring of Kerry Cycle sand the Munster Final weekend. Thanks to the committee especially hard working Junior Finnegan and Captain Ger Moynihan.