The Templenoe G.A.A. Club annual golf classic took place on the Ring of Kerry Golf course over the equinox weekend.
After a lead-up week filled with trepidation due to monsoon like rainfall, the weather gods smiled in no uncertain manner and the event took place in dry idyllic September sunshine.
Over the course of two spectacular days a total of 42 teams took on the challenges of this fine course in a 3-person scramble format. The entry fee included a voucher for food at the excellent Nua Vista restaurant in the clubhouse, and a nice relaxed buzz was generated as teams refueled and held post-mortems on their skills as they overlooked a resplendent Kenmare Bay.
The eventual winners set the benchmark on Saturday, but it was late on Sunday afternoon before they could entertain confident hopes of the €1,500 first prize. All categories were keenly contested and a fine crowd attended the presentation of prizes on Sunday evening. The prizes were presented by Bernard Hourihan on behalf of event sponsors, Killarney, Kenmare and Cahirciveen Credit Union. After an afternoon being venerated and photographed in equal measure, the Sam Maguire cup kept a silvery eye on proceedings, and a trio from the Templenoe G.A.A. Scór group (under the direction of Maggie O’Sullivan) entertained the attendance.
Club Chairperson, Tomás Crowley thanked club sponsors the Ring of Kerry Golf Club by Sheen Falls Hotel, associate event sponsors Gallivan Murphy Insurance Brokers, and all those who sponsored teams and tee boxes. In his remarks he stressed the importance of the event to the small rural community that is Templenoe G.A.A., and expressed heartfelt gratitude to all those who contributed positively to the support, organization and delivery of a very enjoyable outing.
Templenoe GAA Golf Classic 2025 Results️
Men’s GUI Team:
1st - David Walsh, Ed Fitzgerald, John O’Keeffe, Score 55.58.
2nd - Total Dental - Eamonn Purtill, Tommy O’Driscoll, Andrew Cornyn, Score 56.16.
Mixed Team:
1st - Simplicity- Leon O’Sullivan, Michael O’Sullivan, Jay Steadman, Score 55.25.
Ladies:
1st - Sherry Fitzgerald Kenmare - Elaine Daly, Noelle Brown, Meg Dalton, Score 66.22.
Men’s:
Longest Drive- Pearse O’Brien
Nearest to the Pin - Donhall Conroy
Ladies:
Longest Drive - Eileen Sheehy
Nearest to the Pin - Meg Dalton
Congratulations to all the winners
