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Newsletter 16-07-2022

Posted on 16 Jul '22 by Maria Rooney

Captains' Day Results - 09-07-2022

Gents O/A Winner Ronnie Guinan 83
Ladies O/A Winner Eileen Loakman 88

Gents Class 1 - 36 Nett Winner Vincent Kavanagh 88
Gents Class 1 - 36 Gross Winner Darren Kane 93
Ladies Class 1 - 36 Nett Winner Kathleen Croke 93
Ladies Class 1 - 36 Gross Winner Philo Condron 109
Gents Class 2 - 36 Nett Winner Fred McMahon 88
Gents Class 2 - 36 Gross Winner Dylan Colclough 101
Ladies Class 2 - 36 Nett Winner Trish Tully 93
Ladies Class 2 - 36 Gross Winner Catherine Leonard 118
Gents Class 3 - 36 Nett Winner Stephen Needham 88
Gents Class 3 - 36 Gross Winner Dan Coady 112
Ladies Class 3 - 36 Nett Winner Fionna Langan 93
Ladies Class 3 - 36 Gross Winner Martina Tierney 132
18 Nett Winner Tracey Smith 43 (Back 9)
Past Gents Captain Winner Tommy Coogan 95 (Back 18)
Past Lady Captain Winner Maria Rooney 95


Captains' Day
Well we had a smashing day last Saturday for our Captains' day and thank you to all committees for helping to make this a most memorable day for both of our Captains - Adrienne Kelly and Gerry Ward. The weather was very kind to us on the day and the dinner and entertainment on the night was welcomed by all. Congratulations to the winners on the day and in particular to the winners of the main prizes - Eileen Loakman and Ronnie Guinan.


Sponsorship
Members please note that our PRO - Andy Fitzgerald is seeking sponsorship of our tee boxes for the coming year. Please see Andy if you wish to sponsor a tee box.


New Members Welcome - Adults and Juveniles
Our Club is now open for membership. If you would like to join our Club please contact the Secretary in writing and we will be in touch with the relevant details by return. You can join as a family or individual or indeed you are more than welcome to call into the Club House and ask for any committee member who will be only too willing to discuss your enquiry - best time to call is at the weekend or contact us at [email protected]

Condolence
The committee and members wish to extend their sincere sympathies to John, Paul and David Forde on the death of their Father John Forde (R.I.P.) Our thoughts are with the family at this very sad time. May John Rest in Peace

John Forde (RIP)
This being Captains' Prize weekend in our Club, traditionally a weekend of celebration and joy we must take time out to mourn the passing of our honorary member and one of Lucan's most outstanding club members. John Forde left this world on Thursday last the 7th July and though his health had been in decline for some considerable time his passing brings home to us all at Lucan Pitch and Putt Club the temporary nature of this life.

Nigh on 50 years a member of Lucan - John worked tirelessly on committees for many decades with advice and encouragement and a commitment to steer our Club in a positive direction into the 21st century. Never one to court stardom or recognition - John was a formidable architect of the skills of Pitch and Putt and his input into the growth of Pitch and Putt at the 12th Lock can never be overstated but has always been appreciated by those who knew him or worked with him.

John was Captain of our Club in 1981 and President during the 90's - arguably the strongest decades of Pitch and Putt both nationally and locally and in those figurehead positions of our Club, John continually advanced the strengths and achievements of Lucan players in the company of visiting dignitaries or those in authority at the National Level of the sport.

When circumstances did not allow John to engage himself at committee level, John gave many years to the beautifying of our course in the plantation and upkeep of flowers and plants.

For Lucan Pitch and Putt Club, John's passing means that the chain to its early days is another link weaker, but the reasons to recall our past is ever stronger.

To John's sons John, Paul and David we extend our deepest sympathy and regret.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam




Dates for your diary

23rd July - Music - Decades of Sounds

20th August - President's prize and dinner

24th September - Music

22nd October - Race Night

Sunday Afternoon Scramble
We are having a scramble on Sunday afternoon at 4pm for all new and existing adult and juvenile members. Please arrive about 15minutes beforehand.