Greystones Golf Club is celebrating a fantastic achievement as our senior cup team has emerged victorious in the Darcy Trophy after a series of impressive performances. The journey to the trophy included a dominant semi-final win against Bray followed by a hard-fought victory in the final against Dun Laoghaire.
The semi-final clash saw us taking on Bray in the semi final in the morning. Dylan Holmes led the charge and was out first in Druids Glen, He got off to a fast start and never looked back, securing a comfortable 3 Up victory in the opening match. William O’Riordan was out next and continued this strong start with another decisive 3 Up win. Darren McCormack further extended Greystones lead with an impressive 4 Up victory. The pairing of David Byrne and Jamie Anderson held their nerve to secure a valuable half, while Alan Condron and Shane O’Connor also contributed with a solid half. The final score of 4.5 – 0.5 in favor of Greystones securing their place in the Darcy Trophy final.
The final, hosted at Druid’s Glen, saw Greystones face Dun Laoghaire. The match was a closely contested affair, with each individual battle proving crucial to the overall outcome.
Dylan Holmes, leading the team once again, started strongly and secured a 4 Up victory in his match, putting the first point on the board for Greystones. Adam Packman continued the momentum, delivering another impressive 4 Up win, giving Greystones an early advantage. In the third match, William O’Riordan faced a tough opponent who played exceptionally well, resulting in a 4 Up win for Dun Laoghaire, narrowing the overall score. The experienced pairing of David Byrne and Jamie Anderson then stepped up with a commanding performance, securing a decisive 5 Up victory, increasing Greystones lead once more.
With three wins, Greystones clinched the Darcy Trophy with a final score of 3.5 – 1.5 against Dun Laoghaire.
Congratulations to all players and management, best of luck for the golf season ahead.
