It’s been a busy period for Greystones Golf Club, with several teams competing across a variety of interclub competitions. There have been some strong performances, close matches, and a few standout moments along the way. Here’s a round-up of how each team has been getting on.
Fred Daly Trophy – Greystones Golf Club v Grange
The Greystones Fred Daly team delivered a flawless performance against Grange, sweeping all five matches in dominant fashion. Dylan Cavazza was in superb form, winning 6&5. Ruadhan Murray followed up with a 2&1 win. William O’Riordan was in a ding dong of a match but managed to win on 18 1up. With Greystones winning three matches Toby Murphy and Milo Doyle were both called in but were up in their matches. A great win for our Junior’s as they progress to the next round.
Barton Cup – Greystones Golf Club v Druids Heath
Greystones Barton Cup team put in a commanding display against Druids Heath, taking four of the five matches. Barry O’Leary and Alan Byrne led the way with a 6&5 win in Match 1. We had a father and son duo of Adam & Ollie Packman who were equally impressive, cruising to a 5&4 victory in Match 2. Des Hickey and Shane O’Neill sealed the tie, winning 4&3 to complete a win for Greystones.
Mixed Fourball – Greystones Golf Club v Milltown
The Greystones Mixed Fourball team faced Milltown in a closely contested tie, with matches split between home and away venues. At home, Grace Dodd and Gerry Browner edged a tight contest, clinching their match by 1 up. Joyce Kirwan and Jonathon Kirwan also held their nerve in a nail-biting finish, securing another 1 up victory for Greystones.
Away from home, Sandra Cotter and Niall Stokes produced a strong performance, winning their match 2 up and giving Greystones a commanding lead. In the final away pairing, Jacinta Deane and Jerry Teehan battled bravely but were just edged out, losing by 1 up to Milltown.
With three matches secured, Greystones claimed a 3–1 overall victory, advancing to the next round on the back of a superb team effort both home and away.
Senior Cup – Greystones Golf Club v Edmondstown
Greystones faced Edmondstown in the second round of Senior Cup, with Greystones emerging victorious with a final score of 3-2.The match saw intense competition, with each team securing crucial wins in individual matches.
In Match 1, William O’Riordan won 5&4, giving Greystones an early lead. Match 2 was tightly contested, with Alan Condren facing a strong opponent and losing 4&3, bringing the score back level to 1-1. Match 3 saw David Byrne secure a 2up win, giving Greystones a 2-1 advantage. In Match 4, Dylan Holmes fought hard but was ultimately defeated 6up through 13, leaving the tie at 2-2 going into the final match. The final match saw Jamie Anderson secure a 2 Up win.
Overall, Greystones demonstrated a strong performance, securing the Senior Cup victory over Edmondstown with a final score of 3-2.
Pierce Purcell
The Pierce Purcell team has been on a strong run, notching up back-to-back wins. They opened their campaign with a solid performance against Bray and followed it up with another impressive victory over Newlands. With two wins from two, confidence is high as they push forward in the competition.
Leinster Men’s Fourball
There was disappointment for the Leinster Men’s Fourball team as they bowed out against a strong Stackstown side. Despite the loss, there was a moment of pure magic early in the match, Pete Murray produced a sensational hole-in-one on the very first hole. While the result didn’t go Greystones way, Pete’s ace provided a brilliant silver lining on the day.
JB Carr
The JB Carr team have been in outstanding form and were rewarded with victory in the Wicklow section after a commanding second-leg performance against Coolatin. Having built a solid 4–1 lead in the first leg, Greystones needed just 1.5 points to progress and they delivered in style, eventually sealing the overall win. Congratulations to John Kinsella, Pat O’Dowd and the entire squad on a brilliant team effort. The focus now shifts to the next challenge as they prepare to compete in the Leinster division.
