18 Hole Parkland
Course Facts: Address
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Enniscorthy
Co. WexfordSecretary/Manager: Austin Colley Captain: Jim Byrne Lady Captain: Deirdre Kavanagh Telephone: 053-92-33191 President: Gerry McCauley & Anne Nolan Public No: 053-92-34519 Vice-Captain: Declan Lyons & Cora Mernagh Fax: 053-92-37637 Hon. Secretary: Sean O'Leary & Helen Cosgrave E-mail: info@enniscorthygc.ie Club Pro: Martin Sludds 053-92-37600 Website: www.enniscorthygc.ie Hon. Treasurer: Gerry O'Connor & Joan Millar Founded: 1925 Designed by: Eddie Hackett Membership: 1033 Course opening hours: Daylight hours Green Fees Midweek: €20/30 Clubhouse opening hours: 11.00am to 11.00pm Green Fees Weekends & B.H.: €30/40 Mobile phones: Not on course or in clubhouse Green Fees With a Member: 50% Dress Code: Neat casual, no denim Green Fees For Opens: €20 Catering: Full catering facilities until 9.00pm Practice Area: Yes Days to Avoid: Weekends Club Hire: No Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Other days Buggy Hire: Yes Pre-booking for open tournaments: 14 Days in advance Soft spikes: No
Course Description:
Situated in the historic town of Enniscorthy, the club was founded in 1925. The fairways are generous and the course has many beautiful old trees, which will give the golfer that extra degree of difficulty. A very beautiful and testing 18 holes, it has been described by course architect, the late Eddie Hackett, as a "joy for the average golfer and a test for the expert". The spacious modern clubhouse offers a full range of facilities and a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere awaits all visitors. Situated, one mile from Enniscorthy-New Ross road.
Open & Major fixtures 2008: Event
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Duration
No fixtures until 2009.
Club History
Instituted 1906, affiliated 1935. There is some confusion as to when golf was first played at Enniscorthy. There is evidence to prove it was in 1906. However, The Irish Field on 22nd February 1914 reports "Golf has languished for some time past at Enniscorthy owing to the course being most unsuitable and play only allowed from December to April. Ground for a new course has been secured near the town and Mr. W. C. Pickeman of Portmarnock has been asked to lay out the course and promises to do so". The present club has no knowledge of an existence before 1925. The GUI records give an affiliation date of 1908 for the previous club.
Location
One and a half miles from Enniscorthy Post Office just off the Enniscorthy/New Ross Road.
Members Achievements
The Ladies of Enniscorthy Golf Club won the All-Ireland Junior Foursomes at Athlone Golf Club on 30th September 2007,when they beat Gort Golf Club by 2 ½ matches to ½ match. They beat Dun Laoghaire Golf Club by 3 matches to nil in the All-Ireland Semi-Final.First on the tee was Ann Nolan with Joan Millar against Teresa Gill with Josephine Cummins who halved their match, they were followed by Julie McCarthy with Pauline Byrne who won their match against Josie Collins with Celine Fahey. The bottom match of Michele Browne with Ursula Cousins had an easy 7 and 5 win over Maureen Brennan with Margaret Whelan, to clinch the All-Ireland green pennant.
The Ladies of Enniscorthy Golf Club won the All-Ireland Intermediate Cup at Athlone Golf Club on the 30th September 2007; they beat Dublin City Golf Club by 3 matches to 2 matches in the Semi-Final and met East Cork Golf Club in the All-Ireland decider.
First on the tee was Eimear McGrath against Caroline O'Connor and she won her match by 2-holes. She was followed by Annette Cullen who lost to Deirdre Harte by 1-hole, next up was Elizabeth Browne against Marie O'Sullivan, and Elizabeth had a comfortable 3 and 1 win over the Middleton lady. Stellah Sinnott was too good for Valerie McCarthy when she recorded a 6 and 5 win and effectively clinch the title. The bottom match of Lori Whitney against Breda O'Farrell was halved. So the Ladies of Enniscorthy celebrated the double having already won the Junior Foursomes.
Enniscorthy Gold Cub won their second All-Ireland green pennant in their 99 year history on the 28th September 2006 when they won the All-Ireland Mixed Foursomes at Clandeboye Golf Club.
They beat Malahide Golf Club by 3 matches 2 matches at Carton House on 13th August to take the Leinster Final.
They had to take the long road to Clandeboye Golf Club for the All-Ireland Finals where they were drawn against Ulster Champions Scrabo Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Finals.
First on the tee were William Rackard with Stella Sinnott against Ryan Boal with Michele Mills, they won their match 2 and 1. They were followed by Cormac Martin with Jennifer King who beat Martin Moreland with Sandra McMillan by 5 and 3. They were followed by Martin Sludds with Julie McCarthy who lost to Noel Wishart with Alison Hiles by 6 and 4. The penultimate match saw Paul Gorby with Lori Whitney halve with Chris Trelfa with Hazel Barry. The bottom match saw Michael Healy with Pauline Byrne have a very convincing win over Tim Bailie with Karen Clarke by 7 and 5.
They met Munster Champions Nenagh in the afternoons All-Ireland Final. William Rackard with Stella Sinnott were again first up against Jim Gleeson with Marie Scroope and again they had a 2 and 1 victory. They were followed by Cormac Martin with Jennifer King against P. J. Hogan with Marie Corrigan and they had a 2-hole victory over the Tipperary pair. P. J. Murphy with Eimear McGrath lost by 5 and 3 to David Reddan and Iris Dennison. They were followed by Paul Gorby with Lori Whitney who had a 1-hole win over Billy and Carmel Burke to clinch the match. Michael Healy with Pauline Byrne put the icing-on-the cake when they halved their match against Paddy Kennedy with Winnie Ryan.
Enniscorthy Golf Club were County Champions in the J. B. Carr Diamond Trophy in 2003.
Enniscorthy Golf Club were Barton Cup Finalists in 2000.
Enniscorthy Golf Club were All-Ireland Rotary winners in 1999; when the team was David Garahy, Kevin Frayne, John Garahy, David Dowling, Garry McCauley, Henry Goff and Peter Creedon.
Enniscorthy Golf Club won the South Leinster Trophy, in 1999; when the team was Pat Dunne, Jim Power, Peter Creedon, Thomas Breen, Karl Cullen, Mick Kenny, John Walsh, Peter Breen, Colin Gainford and Michael Martin, they were managed by Brian Kenny.
On the 17th April 2001 George Leech played 105 holes of golf at Enniscorthy Golf Club starting at 8.00am and finishing at 8.20 pm to raise funds for the Juveniles in his capacity as Juvenile Organizer, he raised in excess of £1,200 when Pat Ruddy heard of his endives he offered George 5 slots at The European Club to let the Juniors compete in their own competition won by Johnny Murphy wit 33 pts. George was well supported by the members.
The Ladies of Enniscorthy Golf Club won the ILGU Midland District Midland Trophy in 1992 and 1996, when the team was Cora Mernagh, Anne Nolan, Marie Duggan, Margaret Frayne, Mary Bulger, Lucy Doyle, Anne O'Rourke and Nan Kavanagh, they were Captained by Yvonne Latta.
The Ladies of Enniscorthy Golf Club won the ILGU Midland District League in 1994.
The Ladies of Enniscorthy Golf Club won won the ILGU Midland District Midland Plate in 1992.
The Ladies of Enniscorthy Golf Club won the McLoughlin Trophy in 1989; when the team was Mary Bolger, Breda Sinnott, Judy Gregan, Gillian Leo, Ann Nolan, Maura Mullen, Pearl Deane and Patricia Donnelly.
Enniscorthy Golf Club won the All-Ireland Junior Foursomes in 1988.
The Ladies of Enniscorthy Golf Club won the Huzzar Vodka Ladies Foursomes in 1987.
They won the South Leinster Trophy in 1957.
Enniscorthy Golf Club won the Brennan Cup in 1954.
Marie Duggan (16), Lady Captain 2000 and her Captain's prize winner Breda Morrison (31) qualified for the finals of the Volkswagen-Irish Independent Lady Captain's Classic at Tramore Golf Club. They came second with 42pts. and went on to play in the National Finals at Druid's Glen.
Card of the Course (metres)
Hole No Blue White Yellow Par Index Red Par Index 1 159 154 149 3 16 157 3 13 2 349 339 324 4 6 289 4 8 3 129 126 121 3 18 124 3 16 4 492 472 454 5 14 440 5 3 5 461 453 443 5 10 381 5 6 6 167 160 150 3 12 127 3 17 7 394 388 383 4 4 385 5 11 8 354 347 339 4 2 282 4 2 9 331 321 313 4 8 230 4 7 Out 2,836 2,760 2,686 35 2,415 36 10 486 460 449 5 13 372 5 10 11 504 595 489 5 17 390 5 14 12 162 158 153 3 15 119 3 18 13 339 334 328 4 7 301 4 4 14 347 340 335 4 5 238 4 15 15 401 395 389 4 1 330 4 1 16 324 321 316 4 11 296 4 9 17 360 355 349 4 3 351 5 12 18 312 307 302 4 7 298 4 5 In 3,235 3,165 3,110 37 2,695 38 Total 6,071 5,925 5,796 72 5,110 74 SSS 72 71 70 72
Men's Course Record: 67 Donal McSweeney July 1999
Ladies Course Record:
Roll of Honour Nuala Ryan 1989 Ladies Captain William Dunne 1989 Men's Captain Ted Morrissey 1989 President Gillian Leo 1990 Ladies Captain John Byrne 1990 Men's Captain Francis Donnelly 1990 President Sadie Farrell 1991 Ladies Captain Sean O'Leary 1991 Men's Captain Bernard McGuinness 1991 President Ina Kent 1992 Ladies Captain Nial Delaney 1992 Men's Captain Victor Conlon 1992 President Doreen Hogg 1993 Ladies Captain Nick Byrne 1993 Men's Captain John Ryan 1993 President Monica O'Connor 1994 Ladies Captain Pat Breen 1994 Men's Captain William Dunne 1994 President Mary Bolger 1995 Ladies Captain Brian Kenny 1995 Men's Captain William Dunne 1995 President Stella Byrne 1996 Ladies Captain John Cullen 1996 Men's Captain Hilary O'Rourke 1996 President Anne Delaney 1997 Ladies Captain Joe Caesar 1997 Men's Captain Hilary O'Rourke 1997 President Connie Doyle 1998 Ladies Captain Neville Tector 1998 Men's Captain Paddy Doyle 1998 President Paula Creedon 1999 Ladies Captain Seamus Doyle 1999 Men's Captain Sean O'Leary 1999 President Miss Marie Duggan 2000 Ladies Captain Mrs Nan Kavanagh 2000 Ladies President Mr John Garahy 2000 Men's Captain Mr N. Byrne 2000 President Mrs. Maeve McCauley 2001 Ladies Captain Ita Connolly 2001 Ladies President Mr. John Daly 2001 Men's Captain John Maguire 2001 President Liz Askins 2002 Ladies Captain Ita Connolly 2002 Ladies President James Delaney 2002 Men's Captain Brian Kenny 2002 President Eithne Cosgrave 2003 Ladies Captain Pearl Deane 2003 Ladies President Paul Leacy 2003 Men's Captain Joe Caesar 2003 President Eileen Acheson 2004 Ladies Captain Patricia Donnelly 2004 Ladies President Eugene Doyle 2004 Men's Captain Neville Tector 2004 President Maria Clifford 2005 Ladies Captain Patricia Donnelly 2005 Ladies President Peter Creedon 2005 Men's Captain Neville Tector 2005 President Lucy Healy 2006 Ladies Captain Nancy McGuinness 2006 Ladies President Matt O'Connor 2006 Men's Captain Morgan Dunne 2006 President Anne Hennessy 2007 Ladies Captain Dorothy Owens 2007 Ladies President William Rackard 2007 Men's Captain Tony Ensor 2007 President Connie Doyle (6.8) 2008 Lowest Ladies Handicap Lar Ronan (1.5) 2008 Lowest Men's Handicap
Holes-in-One Person Date Hole No. Club Used Distance John Daly 13 May 2001 13th 131m Marie Duggan 15 May 2001 6th 133 m Joe Garry 6 May 2001 3rd 131 m Paul Valentine 21 July 2002 3rd 131 m Christine Caesar 10 September 2002 12th 118 m James Byrne 27 April 2003 12th 160 m Paul Gorby 14 May 2003 6th 154 m Karl Maybury 20 July 2003 6th 178 m David Garahy 4 August 2003 12th 165 m Pat Higgins 29 April 2004 3rd 131 m Jacinta Kenny 11 May 2004 12th 118 m Liz Askins 5 August 2005 12th 118 m