Upcoming Event – West Coast Alliance takes place this coming Saturday, 30th November at Cruit Island. Tee times available from 9 o’clock – 12 o’clock, please book your time online @ cruitislandgolfclub.com
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Wow, what a morning and day we had today in Cruit for the last Sunday in November. It was flat calm for the early starters with a light breeze picking up as the morning went on. Always good for a victory once or twice a year is John Ward and he was the man taking top spot today with a super 42 Pts. John was only 2 over turning which left him on 22 Pts and he added a further 20 Pts on the way home for a 42 Pts total to seal his win. Second was Gary Boyle who turned with 20 Pts and added 21 Pts on the way home for a 41 Pts total and a break of tie decision going his way to edge out Neily Doherty also on 41 Pts. Fourth today was Stephen Melly with 40 Pts and again that was won on a break of tie. The 9’s went to Kieran Gallagher with 23 Pts and Martin Doherty with 21 Pts. Well done to all our prize winners and thanks to all at Danny Minnie’s for their continued support. Next Sunday’s sponsor is just down the road from today’s as Sharkey Waste provide the sponsorship.
A reminder that our annual mass in the clubhouse for deceased members and friends of Cruit Island takes place next Friday evening 29th at 7 pm and the November Draw in our 100 Club will take place after mass.
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Last Man Standing
Congratulations to Kevin Gillespie who won our Last Man Standing today scooping the €750 prize. Kevin was on Leicester who won 2-0 at Brighton while our other five from the last six were all on Everton who had a dreadful result losing at home Norwich 2-0. And so after a 9 week run we have an outright winner and we will have a brand new Last Man Standing as we leave November and head into a busy period leading up to Christmas. Get the thinking caps on ahead of kick off next Saturday.
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Christmas is coming !!
Less than 5 weeks to go so it’s time to be thinking about getting the presents sorted. Fantastic selection of Club merchandise available in the clubhouse and of course there is always the option of a voucher to go towards merchandise or membership fees. Act fast to avoid any disappointment nearer the date
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Annual Mass
Please note, we welcome Father Pat to Cruit Island on Friday 29th November for our annual mass for deceased members and friends of Cruit Island Golf Club. This is always a special night in our year so hopefully we’ll see you there at 7 pm.
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With a cold strong breeze blowing on the links today the feeling was that playing to your handicap would give you a very good chance and so it proved with the only man playing to his handicap taking first place. Brendan Ward was the winner today shooting 36 Pts, 18 on each 9. Second was Declan Gillespie with 35 Pts on a break of tie from Chris Mc Gonagle who was third. Fourth place went to Paul Greene claiming his first prize with a 34 Pts. The 9’s went Derek Bonner with 19 Pts and Noel Maguire with 21 Pts. Well done to all our prize winners and thanks to our sponsors C&O Milligan for their continued support and sponsorship. Next Sunday’s competition is sponsored by Danny Minnie’s Restaurant.
Today was also the final day in our 50/50 competition and there was no change at the top leaving Brendan Doherty our winner on a break of tie from Derek Bonner, both scoring 121 Pts from their 3 best cards and Brendan’s 45 Pts on week 4 making the difference. Congratulations to Brendan and hopefully it’s a competition we can enjoy again in the future.
In our Golfer of the Year Chris Mc Gonagle’s third place today manoeuvred him into pole position passing long time leader Brian Mc Monagle and with 4 competitions to go the top 5 read as follows:
Chris McGonagle – 45 Pts
Brian McMonagle – 44 Pts
John Hyland – 43 Pts
Declan Gillespie – 42 Pts
Alan Gillespie – 41 Pts
Will the winner come from this 5 or will we see someone make a charge from the pack.
Finally please note that our annual clubhouse mass for deceased members and friends of Cruit Island Golf Club takes place on Friday 29th November so mark the date in your diary
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What a time to hit top form! Week 4 of our 50/50 competition you hit 45 points and then Week 5 you hit 41 points for 2 wins in a row from Brendan Doherty. It leaves Brendan joint top with Derek Bonner with only one week remaining, great golf. Second today was Keith Bonner who turned at the clubhouse only 2 over and posted an impressive 40 points. Third was Michael Boyle who also turned 2 over on his way to recording 39 points while fourth went to Pete Duffy also on 39 points. The 9’s went to Cathal Doherty with 21 points and Brian Mc Monagle with 20 points. Well done to all our prize winners and thanks to Ann and Tim at the Lobster Pot for the continued support. Next Sunday’s competition is sponsored by C&O Milligan.
Congratulations also to Chris Mc Gonagle on a hole in one at the sixth hole today.
