GAA club hosts hugely successful golf classic for South Tipperary Hospice

A hugely successful Golf Classic in aid of South Tipperary Hospice Movement and Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams GAA Club was held recently.

The Classic - which was run over three days from Wednesday,  June 11 to Friday, June 13 had over 100 teams entered at the County Tipperary Golf and Country Club Course in Dundrum.

Speaking after the event,  Tommy Landers Chairman of the Kickhams GAA Club, thanked all who had come out and supported this the First Annual Golf Classic in conjunction with South Tipperary Hospice Movement.

He said that the event had been a huge success and thanked all who contributed, either through playing, sponsoring or assisting with the organisation of the Classic.

Concluding Mr Landers, also complimented the Greenkeepers and staff in the Golf Shop at County Tipperary Golf and Country Club and the Chef in ‘Burger Corner’ for all their help and support throughout the event.

Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams GAA Club/South Tipperary Hospice Movement Golf Classic Winners:
 
First Prize: 2 Nights in the Broadhaven Bay for 4 and 2 Rounds of golf in Cairn Links, Belmullet: Philip Bargary, Declan Lonergan, Stuart Perry and Finbar KellyTeam Score 53.2
2nd Prize: 4 Ping Golf Bags Sponsored by Joe Breen and Michael Ryan: Tony Farrell, Leonie Farrell, Eamon O’Dwyer and John Ryan(con) Team Score 53.5
Gross Prize: Qi10 Hybrids Sponsored by Joe Murray: Brian Slattery, Adam Buckley, Pat Ryan and Brian Webster. Team Score 58
3rd Prize: Taylor Made Wedges Sponsored by Joe Murray: Michael O’Connell, Brendan Brennan, John Houlihan, Gary Ivers . Team Score 54.1
4th Prize: Payntr Golf Shoes Sponsored by Clive Morrissey:  Kay Crosse, Seanie O’Halloran, Catherine O’Halloran and Brian Landy. Team Score 54.8
Non GUI Prize: 4 Castore T-Shirts Sponsored by Robert O’Brien: Gilly Cavanagh, Mike Cavanagh, Liam Kiely and Barry Walsh. Team Score 57.8
Ladies Prize: 4 Addidas ½ Zip Tops Sponsored by Robert O’Brien: Patricia Walsh, Carmel Condon, Paula Spillane and Catherine Cooney. Team Score 61.1 (B9)
5th Prize: 4 Dozen Pro V1’s and Green Fee to Bunclody Golf Club: Declan Ryan, Olive Ryan, Packie Horan and Andrew Fryday. Team Score 55.4
6th Prize: 4 Dozen Srixon Golf Balls and Green Fees to Bunclody: Bob Duff, Bill Duff, Jamie Quigley and Brian McGrath. Team Score 55.9
7th Prize: 4 Dozen Taylor Made Golf Balls and Green Fees to Portarlington Golf Club: John Graves, Marie Graves, Paddy Fitzgerald and Aidan Murphy. Team Score 56.1
8th Prize: 4 Dozen Bridgestone Golf Balls and Green fees to Portarlington Golf Club: Darren Heuston, Mickey O’Halloran, Ben Carey and Paddy Kennedy. Team Score 56.2
9th Prize: 4 Dozen Srixon Golf Balls and Green fees to Gowran Park: Noel McGuire, Niall Griffey, Stephen Griffey and Kevin Griffey. Team Score 56.4
 
Course Prizes
 
Longest Drives: Ping Golf Umbrella: Men's: Derek Hayes. Ladies: Claire Ryan
3rd Tee Box: Motocaddy S1 Electric Trolley Sponsored by Adrian O’Dwyer and Joe Murray: Brian Slattery
6th Tee Box: Co. Tipperary Golf Club Membership Sponsored by Tipperary Golf Club: Patricia Walsh
12th Tee Box: Golf Wedge Sponsored by Aidan Murphy: Bill Duff
 

Raffle
 
A raffle was also held on the final night of the Golf Classic and the Prize winners in this were as follows:

1st Prize: €500 Super Valu Voucher: Daniel Lonergan.
2nd Prize: Night for 2 including Dinner in the Pembrooke Hotel, Kilkenny: Martin Daly
3rd Prize: Night for a family of 4( 2 Adults and 2 children) in the Pilo Hotel plus Passes to Emerald Park: Marie and John Farrell
4th Prize: Irish Rugby jersey signed by CJ Stander: Mairead Fogarty
5th Prize: Munster Jersey signed by Munster Panel: Cllr. Declan Burgess
6th Prize: Sun Mountain Golf Bag: Elena Slattery
7th Prize: Odyssey Putter: Mary Griffey
8th Prize: Hamper of Jam: Bernie Bergin
9th Prize: Kirbys Pharmacy Hamper: Evellyn Murphy c/o Eamonn Murphy
10th Prize: Mister Mister Voucher: Larry Roche​​