2023 Captain's Irish Golf Tour to Gorey, County Wexford
Dates
Sunday 21 May - Saturday 27 May 2023
Hotel
Staying at Ashdown Park Hotel, Co Wexford
Award winning boutique hotel
Tour schedule
Sunday 21 May Coach transfer from Dublin airport to Ashdown Park Hotel
Monday 22 May Wicklow Golf Club (11:00 am first tee)
Tuesday 23 May Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club (11:00 am first tee)
Wednesday 24 May Druid's Heath Golf Course (11:00 am first tee)
Thursday 25 May Coollattin Golf Club (11:00 am first tee)
Friday 26 May Arklow Golf Club (10:30 tee time)
Gala Dinner and Prize Presentation
Saturday 27 May Coach transfer from hotel to Dublin airport
Costs
Single: £799 per person
Sharing a twin/double room: £600 per person
Sharing a triple room: £575 per person
Price include:
* six nights B&B accommodation arriving on Sunday 21st May,
* five rounds of golf,
* gala dinner on the Friday 26th May evening,
* daily and weekly prizes
* and coach transfers to/from Dublin Airport and to/from golf courses.
Price does not include travel to Ireland, travel insurance or buggies.
Price based on current rates of exchange.
BOOK EARLY TO SECURE THESE SPECIAL RATES.
Airport transfers
The coach will meet flights arriving between 13:00-16:00 at Dublin Airport on Sunday 21st May 2023 and will drop off at Dublin Airport on Saturday 27th May 2023 for flights departing between 12:00 - 15:30.
Booking and deposit
To make a booking, please contact
Terry Kirk on mobile: 07853 552299
or email: terry.kirk@btinternet.com
Report on 2022 Captain’s Irish Tour to Waterford
By Betty Yue
The Irish tour to Waterford finally took place on 22 to 28 May 2022. 35 society members joined the tour to Waterford staying 6 nights at The Park Hotel in Dungarvan, conveniently located within walking distance to the town centre and overlooking an estuary where you can spot seals in the morning.
The first round was played at Faithlegg Golf Course, a beautiful parkland course designed by renowned Irish golf course architect Mr. Paddy Merrigan. The course carries Merrigan's familiar stamp of difficulty, undulating greens, water hazards and perfectly placed sand traps, all of which, complete and heighten the challenge which is "Faithlegg". Winner at Faithlegg was John Sheehan scoring an amazing 40 points.
The second round on 24 May was played at Gold Coast GC, just a short distance drive from the hotel. A beautiful championship parkland course with unrivalled views of Dungarvan Bay, the Irish Sea and Helvick Head. Mature tree-lined fairways were cleverly mingled with the long and challenging newer holes, stretching 6,204 metres and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean for 1.5 miles. The greens were fast and challenging. Holes 6, 7 & 9 have wonderful views of a lighthouse right by the sea. Maureen Sullivan was the winner on the day scoring 39 points. Gold Coast GC hosted an Open competition on the same day which several members of the society have entered. It was with delight that the open was won by our society member Betty Yue.
Day 3 was the highlight of the tour playing at the 2022 Irish Open course Mount Juliet, designed by Jack Nicklaus. Thanks to Angela Murphy, the society was lucky to have the opportunity to play this course in top condition before the Irish Open. The 11th, 13th and 14th holes were among the course's most beautiful holes to look at, but the greens were heavily guarded by bunkers and water. The roughs were proved to be tough and challenging to hit out as they were kept long for the Irish Open! The club house was beautiful, serving high quality food. A wonderful experience for years to remember. Winner of the day was Kieran Guthrie scoring 36 points on a very challenging course.
A little ferry ride on day 4 took us to the beautiful Waterford Castle GC, Ireland’s only true island golf course, surrounded by the River Suir and accessible by complimentary car ferry. The 18-hole par 72 Des Smyth designed course is located on a 310-acre private island. The 6814-yard course covers an area of over 200 acres on the Island Resort, with parkland and woodland areas including numerous scenic and strategically challenging features as well as wildlife spotting. Peter Argue was winner of the day scoring an incredible 41 points.
A short coach ride from the hotel took us to Dungarvan GC, Angela Murphy's home course, where we played our final round. The sun was shining for us on this day playing this beautiful parkland course with wonder views of Dungarvan Bay, the Waterford Greenway which set against the backdrop of the Comeragh mountains. Joe Campbell was winner of the last round.
The tour was celebrated with a gala dinner at the hotel on the final day with prize presentations, live music and dancing. Kieran Guthrie and Pat McNicholas also took on the stage singing at the dinner. Joe Campbell won the overall prize with Kieran Guthrie as runner up.
Last but not least, the society would like to thank Angela Murphy for organising the tour which gave members a great opportunity to visit her beautiful hometown and played some fantastic golf courses. Special thanks also to Maureen Sullivan, Terry Kirk and Ray Davis supporting the organisation.
Below is a list of all the prize winners on the 2022 tour:
Faithlegg GC
1st: John Sheehan (40 points)
2nd: Angela Murphy (38 points)
3rd: Peter McGeever (37 points)
Nearest the pin: Rebecca Hatjiosif and Stuart Walker
Gold Coast GC
1st: Maureen Sullivan (39 points)
2nd Betty Yue (39 points on count back)
3rd: John Sheehan (38 points)
Mount Juliet:
1st: Kieran Guthrie (36 points)
2nd: Ray Davis (30 points)
3rd: Betty Yue (30 points on count back)
Nearest the pin: Adrain Woulfe and Terry Kirk
Waterford Castle:
1st: Peter Argue (41 points)
2nd: Peter McGeever (38 points)
3rd: Eileen McGowan (36 points)
Nearest the pin: Joe Campbell and Tony Milne
Dungarvan GC:
1st : Joe Campbell
2nd: Kieran Guthrie
3rd : Palita Moore
Longest drive: Tony Milne
Guest Prize: Maria Kearsey
Overall tour winners:
1st : Joe Campbell
2nd: Kieran Guthrie
Joint 3rd: Betty Yue and Peter McGeever
Pairs winners: Joe Campbell and John Sheehan
Pairs runner ups: Peter McGeever and Peter Argue
Over 70’s winner: Peter McGeever
Captain's Irish Golf Tour to Waterford 2022
Dates
Sunday 22 May - Saturday 28 May 2022
Hotel
Staying at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co Waterford
3* Hotel with Pool & Leisure Centre
Golf courses playing
Monday 23 May Faithlegg
Tuesday 24 May Gold Coast
Wednesday 25 May Mount Juliet (2022 Irish Open Course)
Thursday 26 May Waterford Castle
Friday 27 May Dungarvan
Costs
Sharing: £600
Single: £760
Non-golfing partner: £350
Price include:
* six nights B&B accommodation arriving on Sunday 22 May,
* five rounds of golf,
* gala dinner on the Friday 27th May evening,
* daily and weekly prizes
* and coach transfers to/from Cork Airport and to/from golf courses.
Price does not include travel to Ireland, travel insurance or buggies.
Price based on current rates of exchange.
Airport transfers
The coach will meet the following flights arriving at Cork Airport on 22 May 2022:
Ryanair flights from Stanstead and Luton arriving at 15.10 and 15.20 respectively.
Ryanair from Gatwick arriving at 13.35.
Aer Lingus from Heathrow arriving at 15.10.
Golf clubs courier service
Arrangements will be made for the transportation of golf bags / suitcases by a courier service at a cost of about £70. Subject to economical numbers.
Booking and deposit
If you would like to join the tour, please complete the booking form below and email to
The Treasurer
Terry Kirk
Email: Terry.kirk@btinternet.com
A deposit of £250- is required to secure your booking (see payment details on form).
JOE CAMPBELL'S 2019 IRISH TOUR TO CO. ANTRIUM
This was another very successful tour blessed with good weather from start to finish. Careful consideration and planning had been given to all the courses which provided a variety of challenges to match anything that the great game of golf has to offer. As one member commented " the trip was fabulous and we were very lucky with the weather"
It was good to play Cairndhu, Joe's home course whose facilities were first class. We believe it is the first tour that a member, Brendan Moore had a Hole in One playing the 3rd hole at Ballycastle. The club will enter his name on the Hole in One Board and give him a certificate.
The results are as follows:
Tour Championship
1. Joe Campbell
2. Betty Yue
3. Maureen Sullivan
Martin Diggins Trophy
1. Joe Campbell & Palita Moore
2. Betty Yue & Gerry Fitzgerald
Matt Mooney Cup - Last Day Winner
Betty Yue
Jim Ryan Throphy - Over 70's winner
Peter McGeever
Ross O'Malley 's 2018 Irish Tour to Co. Clare
The 2018 Irish tour was based in Co. Clare for the first time,and orchestrated by society captain Ross O'Malley, and was a great success. Ross had worked very hard to ensure everything ran smoothly, and was clearly delighted and proud to welcome the society to his home county. Apart from some drizzly rain on the first day, we were blessed with glorious weather , and golf courses in pristine condition. An average of almost 40 players played each day, and it was great that some members now based in Ireland came and joined us. We were based at the Woodstock hotel in Ennis, where we were warmly welcomed, well fed and watered, and where at the usual last night dinner and 'knees up, we were once again entertained by our old friend Sean Kelly. Next year all roads will lead to Antrim. (Report copyright by our Chairman)
2018 Tour Championship
1st Joe Campbell
2nd Trevor Barnes
3rd John Buckley
2018 Pairs
1st Josie O'Gorman & Joe Campbell
2nd Adrian Woulfe & Eamon Lyons
3rd Trevor Barnes & John O'Neill
Kieran Guthrie's 2017 Irish Tour to Galway
The tour to Galway, which was arranged by the Captain, Kieran Guthrie was a great success . The golf courses were all different , some in the country others by the sea but all with first class facilities . The hotel was in an excellent location and was excellent
The highlight of the week was playing at the Galway Golf Club where the name of O'Connor is inextricably linked with Irish golfing circles. Both Christy Snr & Jnr honed their skills at this club to become very successful Ryder Cup men and winning many major championships. Chisty Snr. was the Assistant Professional at the Club from 1947 to 1949 .
We were very honoured to have Jimmy Duggan join us for the week. As most of you will know, he is a famous Gaelic footballer who was a member of the Galway Senior inter-county team from 1966 to 1978. He played in the winning side in 1966 and was runner up on three other occasions.
He is now very involved with various aspects of developing golf in Galway and in particular with the the Galway Golf Club. Some of us were privileged to play with him and receive some expert tuition.
2017 Tour Championship
1st Trevor Barnes
2nd Kieran Guthrie
3rd Tom Gallagher
2017 Pairs
1st Kieran Guthrie & Tom Walsh
2nd Betty Yue & Tim Foley.
