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Huge congratulations to Paul and his team on an incredible performance over the past week following his first win on the European Tour. The club was a hive of activity all day Sunday and we are all so proud of his achievements.  With 21 putts in the final round, we just hope Karl can order in that putter and the Larry headcovers! We’ve added some selected links below for media coverage although there are just too many to cite.

This has been a phenomenal week for all associated with Greystones Golf Club. Thanks again Paul.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/paul-dunne-interview-seeing-mcilroy-s-name-spurred-me-on-1.3241879

https://www.golfnet.ie/news/golfnet/2721/dunne-claims-maiden-title-at-british-masters

http://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/dunne-delivers-with-master-stroke-36187178.html

http://2fm.rte.ie/2fm-shows/game-on/

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2017/tournamentid=2017080/news/newsid=333194.html

https://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2017/1001/908903-paul-dunne/

http://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12230/11063513/justin-rose-and-padraig-harrington-lead-paul-dunne-tributes-after-win

http://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/11063496/paul-dunne-plays-down-ryder-cup-hopes-after-british-masters-win

http://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/11064419/british-masters-supported-by-sky-sports-a-look-at-the-numbers-from-close-house

 

 

Keep up to date with Barry and Ireland’s progress in the Senior Home Internationals on this link:

https://www.golfnet.ie/GUILive#/competition/1312222/roundrobin

and for more details:

https://www.golfnet.ie/news/gui/2707/seniors-home-internationals-at-rosslare

Barry tees off this morning in the foursomes against England, from 07.30.

Congratulations to Barry on being chosen to play for Ireland once again and best of luck.

On 21^st July 2017, Mr. Conor Nolan, Turfgrass Agronomist with STRI Ltd., carried out the annual survey of the course. During his visit he was very complimentary of the quality of the greens, fairways and tee boxes. Below please find a summary of the report.

Greens

The report states: “Putting surface quality was the best I have ever recorded, anywhere”. Objective measurements were taken for speed, trueness and smoothness. The average green speed was 11ft 11in as measured by the stimpmeter. Smoothness was 9.5 mm/m with the target set at less than 23 mm/m and trueness was measured at 3.5 mm/m with a target of less than 8 mm/m.

Fairways

The report states: “Fairways offered good definition and ball support” and “No weeds were noted anywhere which reflects the high standard overall”.

Tee Boxes

The report states: “The tees were in very good condition offering good grass, good visual presentation and quick recovery from divot scarring”.

The main recommendations were to consider introducing finer grasses, such as fescues, to the greens and in particular to the aprons, and to consider removing groups of evergreen trees to promote air movement and create openings for sunlight, in particular on the 12^th and 15^th holes.

The council has congratulated Keith and his team on this excellent report.

Congratulations to David Kirk on winning Des Guilfoyle’s President’s Prize last Saturday. David defeated Colm Mulcahy in a  keenly fought encounter with tricky weather conditions. Well played to both players on terrific runs throughout the summer months. Thanks also to Des for being an ever present from round 1 right up to the final and also to Keith and his staff on the condition of the course for the final.

On Saturday (August 19) the final of this year’s President’s Prize takes place.  This is one of the most coveted after prizes in the club given what it represents and what it takes to win it. This year we have David Kirk and Colm Mulcahy battling it out for Des Guilfoyle’s Prize. We’re all looking forward to the match and here’s hoping we get a gripping encounter. Well done to the two players on getting this far and to President Des for his fantastic support all year.

The 2nd leg of the Under 15s Leinster Final is on this Saturday in Greystones in what promises to be a busy day. We lead Malahide 3-2 after the 1st leg of the final.

Best of luck to all of the players and hopefully we can get some big support out as we challenge for our first pennant of the year. The matches will tee off from 3pm.

Congratulations to Christopher Lawless on his fine win in this year’s Wicklow Boys. He follows a prestigious list of winners including 2-time winner Paul Dunne. This year’s event was marked by some very tough weather on day one, forcing the cancellation of the 2nd round.  Thankfully the conditions were much better and the sun shone on the Tuesday. Chris put together a winning score of 215 over the 3 rounds. Richard Duggan from Kilkenny was 2nd place on 217 with our own Ben Hynes a further shot back.

Well done to all and thank once again to Jim Woods of Woodgroup Homes for sponsorship of this terrific event.