Great turnout for Sarsfields’ Annual Golf Classic

Lucan Sarsfields’ Annual Golf Classic took place at the scenic Lucan Golf Club on Friday last, July 16^th.  The glorious weather was an unexpected bonus and undoubtedly helped the performance of the 38 participating teams.  The first tee-box was booked right through from 9am to 4.30pm with just a one-hour break at lunch-time.  The Club had 26 tee-box sponsors, and many other aspects of the day, such as goodie-packs and prizes, were also sponsored. 

Club grateful for fantastic support

The Club wishes to express its appreciation to everyone who supported this event.  In the current economic climate, 38 teams and 26 tee-box sponsors represent an extraordinary level of support.  We had a large number of new teams participating and are particularly delighted so see teams representing so many local businesses and also quite a few new teams made up of club members.  To everyone who supported the event, a most sincere thank you from Lucan Sarsfields. 

Lucan Golf Club are brilliant hosts

Thanks also to Lucan Golf Club for the fabulous condition of the course, for their most hospitable welcome to us right through the day itself and to Unique Cuisine for an excellent meal. 

Pat Toolan back in the winner’s enclosure

The winning team, sponsored by Pat Toolan, regained the title it last won in 2008, with a fine score of 88 points.  In runners-up position came last year’s winners of Gerry O’Grady, Derek Quilligan and Gerry Jones who improved on their overall score in 2009 by 1 point.   

Eddie Shanagher takes Nearest the Pin prize

Nearest the Pin was won by Eddie Shanagher (from the Fox Properties team).

Mary Leahy and Eugene Healy out drive the field!

 Mary Leahy (Griffin’s Pharmacy team) winning the Longest Drive for the Ladies, and Eugene Healy (from the Diarmuid Dawson / Innovative Print team) landing a drive estimated at over 350 yards to win the Longest Drive Competition for the men. 

Pascal Jackman’s one shot wonder at the 16th

The other notable achievement on the day was a Hole-in-1, achieved by Pascal Jackman (of the Pascal Jackman / Austin Grogan / Alan Lally team) at the 16^th hole. 

 

Congratulations to all our winners (with stableford points score): 

1^st: The Pat Toolan team (Pat Toolan, Tommy Thompson, Billy O’Brien) - 88

2^nd: Gerry O’Grady / Declan Quilligan / Gerry Jones team - 85 

3^rd: Damien O’Brien / Conor Bresnan / John Bourke - 84

4^th: Pascal Jackman / Austin Grogan / Alan Lally - 84

5^th: The Fox Properties Team (David Fox / Liam Carton / Eddie Shanagher) - 83

6^th: Eoin Mullarkey / Gerry Boland / John Murphy - 83

7^th: The Barry Whelan team (Barry Whelan / Sean Slaughter / Mark Slaughter) - 83

8^th: The Eamonn Dunne team (John O’Brien / Shea Kelly / John Mooney) - 82

9^th: Don O’Reilly / Dave Whittle / Mick Roche - 80

10^th: The Peter O’Brien & Sons (Landscaping) team (Donal O’Sullivan / Dermot O’Brien / Peter O’Brien) – 79 

The full list of participating teams and sponsors is provided below:

Teams

Alan O’Brien

Crane Care Lifting Services (Sean McCaffrey)

Damian O’Brien, John & Conor  Bresnan

Denis Malone Blinds, Safelift (Mick Molloy)

Donal Casey, Brendan Ryan, Dave Keenan

Eamonn Dunne

Eoin Mullarkey, Gerry Boland, John Murphy

Europlan Insurances

Fox Properties (David Fox)

Gerry O’Grady/Derek Quilligan, Gerry Jones

Griffins Pharmacy (Donal Griffin)

Innovative Print Solutions (Diarmuid Dawson)

Jack Butler

Jackman/Lally (Pascal Jackman / Noel Lally)

John Clancy, Seamus Power, Joe Leonard

John Mills, Shay Miller, Brian McKenna

Laraghbryan Builders (Tom O’Connor)

Liftrite (Mark Dardis)

Lombard Ireland

Lucan Hire (D. Fallon) D. Coyne Solicitors

T J Waldron

M O’Grady & Friends of Dublin Hurling

Mick Bohan, Dave Cullen, Eiven Shanahan

Mick Roche, Don O’Reilly, Dave Whittle

Niall McElwee, Pat McElwee, Alan Dwyer

Orchardvine Contactors (Pat Mescall)

Pat Fitzgerald

Pat Toolan Bookmakers

Peter O’Brien & Sons Landscaping

Pilates Limited (Barry Whelan)

Ray McGovern

Ronan O’Flynn, E. Dowling, T. Callaghan

Sean McCaffrey

Shop N Save (Sean O Conghaile)

The Backdoor Team (Phil Cunningham)

The Roselawners (Sean Walsh/John Early)

Tom Flannery, Greg O’Neill, John Grimes

Tom Stapleton, D. Magan, Sean Coffey 

 Tee Sponsors, Prize/Other Sponsors 

AAA Security Solutions

Adrian Dunne Pharmacy

Advalue (Eoin Scanlon)

Aquaturf Irrigation

Ballalley House

Bar Control Services

Carton House Golf Club

Castleknock Golf Club

Courtyard Hotel

Dodsboro Clinic

Domelec Services (Dave Whittle)

Eddie Kelly

ESB

Fine Gael Party

George Brennan Motor Factors

Gerry & Treasa McNamara

Innovative Print Solutions (Diarmuid Dawson)

John Curran TD Fianna Fáil

Keane Windows

Keelings

Kenny’s Vesey Arms

Liffey Valley Golf

Lucan & District Credit Union

Lucan Golf Club

Lucan Sarsfields Golf Society

Lucozade

M. D. Dunne Heating & Plumbing

Mc Cormack’s Pharmacy

Mick & Kathleen Roche

Mick & Therese Malone

New Forest Golf Club

O’Connor Sutton Cronin

O’Grady Hearing Care Services

Paul & Bernie Stapleton

Paul Gogarty TD Green Party

Permanent TSB

Pio O’Leary

Steel and Wood Craft (Brian Carton)

Unique Cuisine 

 

2009 Captain is Damian O’Brien (086 2727101)
 
Organising Committee for 2009 is Mick Malone (087 6449647), Mick Roche (087 2428419), Treasurer Dave Whittle (087 2522656), Handicaps Michael O'Grady (087 2331983), Pat Keane (086 2559488).

Remaining Outings for 2009 are:
Golf Classic, Lucan Fri Jul 17th (Tee-off 9am-1pm, 2.30-4.30pm)
Captain's (Damian O’Brien’s) Prize, New Forest Sat Sept 5th (Tee-off TBA)
Sat Oct 3^rd South County Dublin (Tee-off TBA)

Congratulations to 2008 Captain's (Pat Keane’s) Prize Winner Joe Sullivan, also to Golfer of the Year Ted Duffy.  Places on all of the outings are limited; please book your slot by calling any of the above ASAP.  New members are always welcome.