Cloverhill Golf Club - March Medal

The first of the eight monthly medal competitions attracted a great entry as a follow on to last weeks turnout for the Drive-in.  The early pace was set by Ivan Whelan (18) who was the clubhouse leader with a nett 68.The battle in one fourball ended even as Mickey Concannon (8) and Jim McKay (6) came in with 67’s to take the lead. Joe Hazzard (18) matched the leading score before Brendan Hughes (21) went into the lead with a 66. It was not until the last two cards were returned that Colm Trainor (19) matched Brendan’s score of 66 but lost out on the countback with Mickey in third place. So Brendan becomes the March Medal winner and the first to qualify for the Gold medal final in October.

A fourball better ball select your own partner is on this coming weekend.

The timesheets for the Open 3 person team event over the Easter weekend Sat 11, Sun 12 & Monday 13 April are filling up fast with the prizes on offer proving a definite attraction. Team of 3 costs £60. Newry Crash Repair Centre is the main sponsors. Prizes of fourballs at the K-Club, Concra Wood and Headford are on offer for the best three teams overall with prizes also for the daily winners. To book a tee-time Tel=30889374 or 30889580

The Seniors are hardy souls as they braved the arctic conditions on Thursday for their first 18 hole competition of the season. The wind and showers of sleet kept scoring low with Gerry McShane and Anthony Murphy sharing the low section.  The high section was won by Peter McCreesh with Oliver McDonald in second place