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11/05/2013
10/23/2013
Irish Golf Awards 2013
A host of Ireland’s leading golf tourism companies were recognised in Killarney at the 2013 Gala Irish Golf Awards, the pinnacle of a three day National Golf Tourism Conference supported by The European Tour.
The 16th IGTOA National Golf Tourism Conference and 2013 Gala Irish Golf Awards is the largest gathering of golf industry and golf tourism professionals across the island of Ireland each year and is hosted in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Tourism Ireland.
Each year the IGTOA – Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association – recognises a person in the international golf industry that has made a significant contribution to Irish golf throughout their life and career, through the presenting of the Jerry Donworth Lifetime Achievement Award, an award presented last year to European Ryder Cup Director Richard Hills.
Jay Connolly, Director of the Waterville Golf Links was recognised this year for the pivotal role he has played throughout his life in Irish golf, the award being presented to him by Minister Michael Ring, the Minister for Sport and Tourism.
Richard Hills – who was once again in attendance in Killarney alongside a number of special guests including Minister Jimmy Deenihan from Kerry, the local Minister for Arts, Hertiage and Gaeltacht – was the first to offer his congratulations.
“Speaking personally, I know how much of a thrill it is to receive the Jerry Donworth Award and I want to congratulate Jay on his achievement,” said Hills. “I also want to congratulate all the award winners on a wonderful night which once again recognised the sterling work undertaken by the golf tourism industry as a whole in Ireland.”
Companies accepting awards on the night were as follows:
The Ross, Killarney 2013 IGTOA Boutique Golf Hotel of the Year Award
The Conrad, Dublin 2013 IGTOA Large Golf Hotel of the Year Award
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort 2013 IGTOA Golf Resort of the Year Award
Royal Belfast Golf Club 2013 IGTOA Parkland Golf Course of the Year Award
Lahinch Golf Club 2013 IGTOA Links Golf Course of the Year Award
Eoin O’Sullivan 2013 IGTOA Golf Manager of the Year Award
The Royal Dublin Golf Club
Jay Connolly, Waterville Golf Links 2013 Jerry Donworth Outstanding Contribution to Golf
Award
The event is run each year by the Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA) which is an organisation represents the National Irish Golf Tourism Industry and is pro-active in the promotion, growth and development of Irish Golf Tourism overseas.
9/26/2013
McGee Slips to Second
Ruaidhri McGee signed for a round of 70 on Thursday to slip to second place of the PGA Europro Tour's Clipper Logistics Championship at Moor Allerton Golf Club, after a promising start of 65 on Wednesday.
The Rosapenna man bogeyed the par 5 fifth and the fifteenth, in what has been a good week for McGee having won the European Tour Q School Stage One qualifier last Friday.
Tim Rice was three places further back after second round 69.
Michael McGeady was unable to match his first round 67 and ended the day in a share of 16th place following his round of 73.
Neil O'Briain of Old Conna Golf Club enters the final round in 40th place after his ceodn round 69.
Ryan O’Neill will take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Clipper Logistics Championship at Moor Allerton Golf Club on Friday, as he bids to make it into the top 60 on the 888poker.com PGA EuroPro Tour Order of Merit.
The Wigan golfer celebrated his 25th birthday with a six-under-par 65 to top the leaderboard on ten under after 36 holes.
Billy Hemstock, Ruaidhri McGee, and Greg Payne share second on seven under.
The Clipper Logistics Championship is the final event of the regular schedule, after which only the top 60 will be invited to play the888poker.com Tour Championship at Prince’s next month. O’Neill (Penwortham Golf Club) is currently 93rd on the Order of Merit and knows he is likely to need a top-five finish to earn his place in the season finale.
“I need a really good finish as the season hasn’t gone to plan as yet,” he said. “I have done the maths and it is doable so we will have to wait and see.
“My putting has been really good so far this week. Hopefully it continues as the greens are tricky. There are some slopes in there so if you can get on the right side of the green with your approach you can be a bit more aggressive with the putts.
“You have to pick you lines and go for it. You have to attack the pins enough because it is soft and you can get it relatively close. You have to be on the right side of the green - that is the key.
“I always go in to tournaments thinking I will do well but it doesn’t always happen that way. You can feel good about your game but sometimes something just doesn’t click.
“It can be hard to keep focused on your job when it isn’t quite going for you, it can be frustrating. I came here for a practice round last week and that has definitely helped.
“I took golf up quite seriously when I was released by Wigan Athletic Football Club when I was 16. I have always loved playing golf and played as a hobby from about 13.”
A cut to the leading 50 players plus ties has now been made with all golfers whose 36-hole score is one over par or better proceeding to play the final round on Friday, September 27.
Richard Weldon misses the cut after carding a 78 on Thursday.
McGee Feels Payne in Leeds
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Welshman Tim Dykes and Bristol & Clifton Golf Club’s Paul Reed share second on five under after shooting 66 on the par-71 course on Wednesday. Seven golfers are two off the leaders on four under par.
The event is the final tournament prior to the Tour Championship at Prince’s next month, and only the top 60 on the Order of Merit at the end of this weeks’ competition will be invited to play in the season finale.
Last year just two pence separated 60th and 61st position, making every shot vital in the race to secure a spot at Prince’s.
The Clipper Logistics Championship is the Tour’s first event in Yorkshire this season, and five 888poker.com PGA EuroPro Tour winners are either from or attached to a club in the county.
Marcus Armitage (-2, Howley Hall GC), James Hepworth (-1, Ilkley Golf Club), Alex Belt (-1, De Vere), Dave Coupland (level, Sharp Sports Golf Management) and Daniel Gavins (level, De Vere Oulton Hall) are all in contention to secure their 2014 Challenge Tour card by virtue of finishing in the top five on the EuroPro Order of Merit.
Nick McCarthy (-1, Moortown Golf Club) is currently 11th on the money list as the tour’s highest-ranked player yet to win an event this season.
Joint leader McGee (Rosapenna) signed for an unblemished 65 with four birdies on his front nine having started the tournament on the tenth tee.
Greg Payne (Chobham Golf Club) lies 19th on the Order of Merit and a win this week would move him into the all-important top five. He shot eight birdies on his way to six under, bogeying the fourth and 11th – both par threes.
Order of Merit leader George Woolgar (Capitalservices) is one of seven golfers tied fifth on four under, two behind Payne and McGee. The Chesterfield golfer is already assured of a top-five finish and is the only player to have won two 888poker.com PGA EuroPro Tour events this season.
The Clipper Logistics Championship is a 54-hole strokeplay event. A cut will be made after 36 holes, with the leading 50 players plus ties proceeding to play the final round on Friday, September 27.
