25/08/2026
Bobby's Prize Produces a Thriller
The Professional's Prize, kindly sponsored by Bobby Fallon, is one of those competitions that tends to sit on the members' wish list from the moment the fixture list is published.
It's a prize that carries a bit of extra significance. Everyone starts the season with plenty of optimism and a mental list of competitions they'd love to get their name on & the Professional's Prize is very much one of them.
This year's competition certainly delivered.
Declan Smyth, Shane Donnelly and James Kiernan all finished on a superb 43 points, with Declan taking the title on the last nine. Shane was runner-up, while James had the consolation of taking the Gross Prize after a magnificent one-under-par round.
Mickey Rushe wasn't far behind on 41 points, enough to secure 3rd place.
Professional's Prize Results
🥇 Declan Smyth – 43 pts (Last 9)
🥈 Shane Donnelly – 43 pts
🥉 Mickey Rushe – 41 pts
🏌️ Gross Prize: James Kiernan – One under 71...super shooting!
A word too for Bobby Fallon himself. Bobby has become a real part of the fabric of Concra Wood, making a huge effort to get to know and support members across the club. His dry wit is never far away and his work in improving our range and practice facilities is something that benefits everyone who picks up a club.
We're lucky to have him at Concra & it's fitting that his Professional's Prize remains one of the competitions everyone wants to win.
Congratulations to Declan, Shane, James and all the prize winners.
Golfer of the Year – The Chasing Pack
Frank McDonnell still holds the advantage at the top....but the chasing pack is beginning to bunch up.
Jamie McCann Smyth sits second on 356, with Mark Currie on 351. Just behind them, four players are tied on 347:
Gavan McEneaney – 347
Paudie McEneaney – 347
Jody McMonagle – 347
Patrick Tavey – 347
That's eight players separated by just 12 points with every point becoming increasingly valuable as the season moves towards its conclusion.
Frank may have the lead, but with that many players within striking distance, nobody can afford to relax just yet.
The GOY race is very much alive.
Ladies Club News
Congratulations to this week's winners in the competition kindly sponsored by Doreen Harte.
18 Hole
🥇 Dorren Quinn – 38 pts
🥈 Claire Connolly – 37 pts
🥉 Julie-Ann Lacey – 34 pts (Back 9)
9 Hole
🥇 Margaret McQuillan – 21 pts
Well played ladies, and congratulations to all the prize winners. 👏👏
Next week's competition is kindly sponsored by Tracey McMahon and may be played on Saturday, Monday or Thursday.
Winners of the Shoe City Open
First place was Dorren Quinn with 38pts
Second Sineerat Sutin 37pts b/d
Third Patricia Connolly 37pts b/d
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