The popular ‘Plumbers’ playing group held their final outing of the year at Athlone Golf on Saturday last with a very good turnout for the their invitational fourball which marks the end of their golfing year.
All remaining prizes were presented at a very enjoyable dinner in the clubhouse after play. Well done to the organisers on reviving a very important part of the club’s structure which helps to integrate new members into the social fabric of the club.
Following the invitational fourball, John Fagan was announced as the ‘Plumber of the Year’.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM of the club was held on Friday night before a large attendance. Cathryn Mannion was elected President of the Club for the coming year while Gerry McInerney and Michael Cuddy were elected Chairperson and Treasurer of the Management Committee respectively. The incoming Captains, Kathleen McDonnell and Michael McBrearty, also assumed their respective officer positions.
97 Club Christmas Hamper
The ‘97 Club Christmas party made a welcome return after two years of restrictions. Piotr had hot food, Christmas pudding and mince pies to refresh all the women golfers on Thursday last. All those participating received a prize with Anne O’Sullivan beating Kathleen McDonnell on the back nine to win the ‘97 Club Christmas Hamper. The weather was dry and pleasant and it was a most enjoyable Christmas Outing for all ‘97 Club members.
Care of Greens
Members are asked to repair pitch marks on the greens as they play as unattended pitch marks will cause untold damage to our excellent greens. Pitch mark repairers are stocked in the golf shop.
Winter League
The men’s Winter League has started since last week and is being run over 12 holes. All details of the competition are on the notice board beside the golf shop. If you wish to enter a team you can still do so. Non members are also welcome to enter.
Lotto Draw
There was no winner of last Friday night’s Jackpot of €6,800. The numbers drawn were 2,12,25, 29. There was one Match 3 winner, outgoing Lady Captain Frances McGettigan who won €200. Next week’s Jackpot will be €7,000. You can play on www.athlonegolfclub.ie and go to the Lotto link.
