All-time greatest poll shows glaring omissions

It was good television and doubtless caused a few eyebrows to be raised here and there, but the recent RTE 'Greatest Irish Sportsperson' drew conclusions with which many - naturally in any opinion poll - would not agree.

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ONtheFAIRWAYS

BALTINGLASS: Mens Results: 18 Holes Singles Stableford kindly sponsored by John Fleming MACE Winner: Pat Kearney (18) 43pts Class 1 winner: Matt O Brien (12) 36ptsClass 1 runner up:John Traynor (12) 36ptsClass 2: winner Brian Foley (16) 38pts Class 2: runner up:Barry Doyle (16) 36pts

ONtheFAIRWAYS

Carlow: Professional's (Andrew Gilbert) Prize to Ladies - 18 Hole Singles Stableford, played on Tuesday, July 27: 1st Nicole Hanley (36); 41 Pts (Last 9); 2nd Mary Farrell (25); 41 Pts; 3rd Mary Dillon (18); 36 Pts (Last 9); Gross Madeleine Brennan (8); 26 Gross Pts; 4th Bernie Cox (10); 36 Pts; 5th Catherine Delaney (9); 35 Pts; CSS: 76.

Carlow's amateur sport stars deserve a lot more recognition

TALKING GOLF recently? Betcha it was about the Irish Open and how the Irish fared. Many of you were probably there and enjoying the event with its international atmosphere. Even a host of enthusiasts from Carlow were in Killarney. But real drama for knowledgeable locals - the few who even knew what was going on in Co. Clare - was the amazing progress of Carlovian John Greene in the South of Ireland championship in Lahinch.

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Brede's the leading lady

FOLLOWING 27 holes Brede Brophy, last year's Lady Captain, emerged as the winner, claiming her first lady Captain's prize at Mount Wolseley on Saturday last.

Golfer John engineers superb win in South of Ireland tourney

CARLOW GOLF Club, 111 years on the go, finally has its first home-grown male adult championship winner. UCD masters student John Greene caused local celebrations when he captured the South of Ireland title at Lahinch on Wednesday and was feted by members at his homecoming on Friday.

GOLF AROUND THE CLUBS

Carlow: President's (Eileen Brennan) Prize to Ladies - 18 Hole Singles Stroke, played Sunday, July 18: 1st Angela O'Shea (15); 74 Nett (Last 9); 2nd Tara O'Neill (31); 74 Nett (Back 9) 3rd Pat McArdle (26); 74 Nett; Gross Catherine Delaney (9); 87 Gross; 4th Leigh Bolger (12); 75 Nett; 5th Mary Farrell (25); 76 Nett (Last 9); 6th Marian Doyle (27); 76 Nett; 7th Ann Doyle (17); 76 Nett

GOLF CLUB NOTES

Carlow: Results of the Ladies 18 Hole Singles Stroke (Monthly Medal) competition held on Tuesday, July 13 at Carlow Golf Club: 1st Oonagh Prendergast (26); 71 (Last 9); 2nd Margaret McHugh (13); 71; 3rd Margaret Ruth (16); 73 Nett; Gross Bernie Cox (9); 84 Gross; 4th Angela O'Shea (15); 74 Nett; CSS: 73

ONtheFAIRWAYS

18 Holes Singles Stableford, played on Sat 10th/Sun 11th July: Winner: Richard Kavanagh (10) 41 pts; Winner-Class One: John O'Connell (9) 38 pts; Runner up-Class One: Peter Glynn (13) 38pts; Winner-Class Two: Jim Murray (17) 35pts; Runner up-Class Two: Padraig Kavanagh (15) 34pts