Hon. Secretary’s Report 2016
Administration
The Men’s Committee had 9 meetings throughout the year – at our first meeting, the Captain confirmed the officer positions for 2016 as follows:
Captain – Liam Hartnett
Vice-Captain – Declan McCarthy
Ex-Officio Captain – Michael Quirke
Hon. Secretary – Derry McCarthy
Hon. Treasurer – Harry O’Neill
Handicap Secretary – James Curran
Competitions Secretary – John Cahill
He also confirmed the following as Committee members for 2016:
Victor Mulcahy, Brian O’Regan, Liam Healy, Tommy Galvin, Tomás Barry.
Ned Brosnan and John Curtin were also confirmed as Junior Officers for 2016.
2016 Membership Details
1,313Male Members, 172Resigned Members, 33 New Full Members,
115Junior Members.
Key Committee decisions for members information
- Ratification of the proposal from Fota GC regarding the reciprocal arrangement which now exists between the clubs.
- All male members of the Junior Golf Committee have been Garda vetted over the course of the year.
- All Club matchplay competitions are now played from the white stone, rather than the moveable tee markers.
Club Teams in GUI National Competitions
Pierce Purcell Shield at Kenmare GC,managed by Brian O’Regan & Mike O’Dwyer.
1st Round:Killarney G&FC received a bye
2nd Round:Killarney G&FC defeated by Ring of Kerry GC 1.5/3.5
Jimmy Bruen Shield at Kanturk GC, managed by Sean Duggan, Tomás Barry
Johnny O’Connor.
1st Round:Killarney G&FC received a bye
2nd Round:Killarney G&FC defeated Newcastlewest GC 3.5/1.5
3rd Round: Killarney G&FC defeated Berehaven GC 3.5/1.5
West Area Final at Tralee GC
Killarney G&FC defeated Ceann Sibéal GC 4.5/.5
Munster Semi-Final at Douglas GC
Killarney G&FC defeated by Muskerry GC 3/2 after tie holes
Irish Junior Cup at Ring of Kerry GC, managed by Liam Healy.
1st Round:Killarney G&FC received a bye
2nd Round:Killarney G&FC defeated Kenmare GC 3.5/1.5
3rd Round:Killarney G&FC defeated Berehaven GC 4/1
4th Round:Killarney G&FC defeated Dooks GC 4/1
West Area Final at Dooks GC
Killarney G&FC defeated by Tralee GC 1.5/3.5
Barton Shield at Dooks GC, managed by Seamus O’Connor.
1st Round:Killarney G&FC received a bye
2nd Round:Killarney G&FC defeated by Tralee GC by 2 holes
Irish Senior Cup at Killeen KG&FC, managed by Seamus O’Connor.
1st Round:Killarney G&FC received a bye
2nd Round:Killarney G&FC defeated by Tralee GC 2/3
Irish Mixed Foursomes at Beaufort GC, managed by Junior Finnegan & Noreen Coffey.
1st Round:Killarney G&FC defeated by Doneraile GC 2/3
Senior’s Golf
Dr. Billy O’Sullivan Shield managed by Junior Finnegan & Tadhg O’Reilly
1st Round: Killarney G&FC defeated by Kenmare GC at Kenmare GC 1/4
J.B. Carr Diamond Trophy managed by Connie Brosnan, Nick O’Brien & Dermot Doyle
1st Round:Killarney G&FC defeated Kenmare GC 3/2
2nd Round:Killarney G&FC defeated Ceann Sibéal GC 4/1
Area Final:Killarney G&FC defeated Waterville GC 6/4
Munster Quart-Final:Killarney G&FC defeated Ennis GC 6/4
Munster Semi-Final:Killarney G&FC defeated Raffeen Creek GC 7/3
Munster Final:Killarney G&FC defeated by Nenagh GC 4/6
Jimmy Carroll Cupmanaged by Connie Brosnan, Nick O’Brien & Dermot Doyle
Killarney G&FC progressed from Kerry, having defeated Ceann Sibéal GC and Tralee GC along the way. The qualified for the Munster Finals at Ballykisteen GC where they narrowly missed out on qualification for the All-Ireland Finals, by a 2 points margin.
Club Competition Winners
Captain’s Prize - Ian Cronin
President’s Prize - Derry McCarthy
Golfer of the Year -Matthew Leacy
Lady Captain’s Prize to Gents -Ian Prendergast
Club Matchplay Singles-Dermot Roche
Club Matchplay Fourball - TBC
Club Matchplay Foursomes - George Vass & Michael O’Donoghue
Senior Scratch Cup- Cathal Butler (Kinsale)
Junior Scratch Cup-Finbarr O’Mahony
Intermediate Scratch Cup - Ryan Kelliher
Pretty Polly Cup at Lahinch GC Exchange - Bernard O’Shea
Club Scratch Matchplay Singles -TBC
General
There was an increase in the number of sponsored competitions during 2016and this is an area that has seen marked improvement over the past number of years.
The Captain’s Charity day was again a tremendous success with €7,500.00 shared between the Rockmount Day Care Centre, Kilgarvan and the Make a Wish Foundation.
A special mention to our retiring Committee members who have given great service to the running of men’s golf - namely John Cahill and Brian O’Regan, who have served with distinction for the past two and three years respectively, and to Ex-Officio Captain Michael Quirke who has also given great serviceduring his long tenure.
I also wish to sincerely thank the Management Council, General Manager Cormac Flannery and the administrative staff, David Keating and the staff at the PRO Shop, Paul Cotter at the chapel and Peter Dunlea and the Bar/Catering staff, as the combined effortsof the aforementioned,ensure that Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is a truly wonderful experience for member and guest alike.
A special mention toEnda Murphy and his team for the magnificent condition in which all three courses haven been presented to us over the past twelve months, the positive feedback from members and visiting golfers speaks volumes, and is testament to the professionalism and dedication of the gentlemen concerned.
The response from Club members who turned out in January/February, to clear tonnes of debris from our courses was nothing short of outstanding, and this certainly helped the cause in having our courses back in play, so soon after an unprecedented number of severe storms had hit our little corner of the world. A most sincere thank you must also be extended to the members of our neighbouring Clubs who turned up in great numbers, to help out in this regard.
Congratulations and sincere thanks, to the great triumvirate of Jack Buckley (Captain) Seamus Coffey (Secretary) and Michael Quill (Treasurer) for the professional manner in which they ran the Federation of Kerry Golf Clubs, on our behalf, in 2016. All competitions were very well run and these gentlemen did KG&FC proud, with their efforts over the course of a very successful year.
Finally, I wish to sincerely thank Captain Liam Hartnett, President Arthur Hanley and my fellow Committee members for their commitment to the Club, over the past twelve months, and wish Declan McCarthy and his incoming Committee every success for the year ahead.
Yours in Sport,
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Derry McCarthy
Honorary Secretary