Spring League TEAM sheet set up for December 25th
If wishing to play TEAM element of spring league please sign up asap.
If you just want to play singles and not be part of a team then no need to sign up to sheet.
Draw will be done before first weekend January 3rd. Need at least 7 teams to be viable for team play.
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2025 Fees
Members are reminded that payment of the subscription is due no later than 31st January 2025.
The following are the different categories (the figures in orange are payable from your subscription to Clongowes College):
Full M/ship * €440 (including €60 vouchers). College €240
Senior (65+ years)€320 (including €60 vouchers) College €135
Juvenile (9-16 years Nov. 1)€80 (no vouchers) College €75
Junior (16-18 years Nov.1) or in full time education.€110 (no vouchers) College €80
Overseas M/ship€115 (no vouchers) College €85
Mature M/ship (80+ years)€200 (no vouchers) College €135
*New member no vouchers first year€360. College €240
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Main Greens remain open for 1 more weekend – same for week 3
Course will be closed if there is frost so cross fingers.
Enjoy them while you can!
Placing everywhere now in place.
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Winter League teams have been drawn
| No. | Name | Name | Name |
| 1 | Noel Murray | Sean Byrne | Denis J Kelly |
| 2 | Brian Conlon | Derek Smith | Barry McKenna |
| 3 | Padraic Rooney | James Brady | John Kelly |
| 4 | Patrick Brennan | Sean Lavin | William Lacey |
| 5 | Michael Connolly | Tom Bryan | Jim Mahony |
| 6 | Michael Kelleher | Anthony Dunne | Joseph Donnelly |
| 7 | Lar Blanchfield | John Crofton | Tommy O’Rourke |
| 8 | Martin Meaney | Sean O’Drona | Ted Murray |
| 9 | Jim Craughwell | David Felton | Colin Keogh |
| 10 | James Malone | J. P. Holligan | Ray Crowley |
| 11 | Mark Beatty | John Slevin | Peter Connolly |
Week1 – please enter both online in smartgolf like a midweek and sign sheet for each entry.
After week1 we will be using physical cards only and only need playing handicap on card.
Please ensure you enter points on your card and it is legible!
* Winners will be cut 4 shots –
* Runner-up 2 shots & Non prize winners will get 1 shot back.
* Singles’ competition – Points from 10 to 1.
* All Stableford 9-hole competitions.
* Entry ½ Card __ Re-entry ½ Card
* If there is no golf on both Saturday & Sunday Friday’s will carry to the next week.
* At the end of the season there will be 1 Golfer of the Winter League prize.
* Last weekend of competition: Priority will always be given to the Non Prize-Winners
with a Prize-Winners’ class even without funding. Non Prize Winners must have played 4 competitions
* A Non Prize Winner is one who has not won any prize.
* N.B. If we have less than 4 Single / Team qualifying competitions out of the 7 there will not be team comp.
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Golfer(s) of the year
Could not have been a closer contest this year. Seamus pulled ahead of the pack for the friday/sat comp and Maurice relled him in on the champions sunday
Both Maurice and Seamus finished on same points and agreed to share 1st/2nd and be joint golfers of the year
The same is said for 3rd place which was shared by Padraic Rooney and Mark Beatty.
Great and consistent play by all. Well done.
| Maurice | Byrne | 82 |
| Seamus | Carew | 82 |
| Mark | Beatty | 78 |
| Padraic | Rooney | 78 |
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Home Outing Results
Congratulations to Matt Costello who won this years home outing with a great score of 39 point
| Matt Costello | 39 pts (15) |
Winner _ Free Membership
He just pipped Peter Connolly, weather just about held out for the day, while it was windy, rain stayed away for the most part!
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Matchplay Results
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President (Kevin Doyle) prize 2024 Results
Jim Mahony wins out on a day of great golf.
3 players returned 40 points on the day with Jim managing to pip Ted Murray and Michael Connolly.
A Food was fantastic and a great day was had by all and weather was perfect
Well done and congratulations to Jim.
Jim takes on the mantel of Presidents prize winner from Joseph Higgins who is missed by all.
Full results on results page or click HERE to view
Gallery is updated with pictures from the days and night. is on website under Gallery section.
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Captains Prize Results
Patrick Brennan stormed through the field showing why he has been playing some great golf this year. A fantastic 64 added to his 68 from Day 1 led to 6 shot win.
Note OVERALL results are posted on results section on this club website as Overall results in smartgolf are not correct due to eligibilty and moving winners around due to past captains etc.
A great night was had by all in Manzors (Once I managed to give out correct prizes)
Gallery is updated with pictures from the 2 days and nights. is on website under Gallery
Would like to thank everyone for attending the night and also for attending both or either day. A great turn out was had. Weather was a little sketchy but cleared up fairly well for the Top 24.
Regards
Brian Conlon
Vice Captains Sunday
Scintillating 44 points from Colin Keogh won this years Ian Croftons Vice Captains prize on a day of glorious weather.
Congratulations and well done to all players and Vice Captain Ian for putting on a great spread and looking after all the players.
Thanks to starters for pitching into a smoothly run event and well done to all players for signing in and posting scores which made it much simpler and quicker to get results checked and posted.
Photo gallery of the day available on club website and this LINK
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Inter Club News!
Super Seniors
Super seniors concluded with the club not getting out of the round – As a first attempt was well done by all.
Barton Cup 2nd round matches Vs Lucan – Lucan took the honours after a well contested match at home and away. Players did the club proud.
Teams, Lucan, Stephen Collins & Noel Murray, David Moor & Diarmuid Coonan, Niall Collins & Brian Conlon – Clane Robbie Reilly & Paul Connolly, Aidan Donovan & Fintan Connolly.
CASC Cup – Sallins stormed to victory in CASC cup – not to be Clanes year this year – well done to all players.
Over 50’s – Due to timing issues and Clane unable to field a team against Dun Laoghaire. – Maybe Next year.
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Competition News – Summer Medal
Congratulations to Richard Nevin with a stunning net 60 to take home the Summer medal.
The Nevins taking over the place this year!
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Away Outing The Heritage Portlaoise
While the day was a bit on the rainy side the course was in superb condition and a fantastic score brought in by Sean O’Drona with 43 Points.
2 place went to William Lacey was sank a monster putt on the 18th to pip David Felton on the back 6 countback. Both on 39 points.
Vice Captain Ian Crofton dropped a nice eagle 3 during his round and Visitor Danial McNally had an Eagle 2 on the 11th!
Impressive shooting by all.
Full results on club website Under results section or Click HERE
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WHS Handicap counting changes in place from 1st April.
Sheets have been updated in clubhouse to reflect handicaps – Sheets show 18 Hole Course Handicap/ Playing handicap for comps. Also there is a 9 Hole version.
This includes the Course rating less the par of the course so for Clane is 65.8 – 68 = -2.2 -> you will notice in competition you will be playing off a lower handicap. Also competitions played off 95% so will be interesting to see results.
Smartgolf will automatically adjust handicap. After you enter a comp (and adjust to correct tee time) – open the Live scoring and check your card which will display handicap index, course handicap and playing handicap which should be put on physical card. You may find this easier than figuring our across the various handicap sheet on the board.
Some Golf Ireland resources which are available for those interested
Handicap system – Golf Ireland
2024 whs update resources – Golf Ireland
WHS player guide Golf Ireland (1)
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Portarlington Away outing Results
Portarlington played long for most of us but was no problem to Derek Smith who shot a very impressive 41 points.
Congratulations and well done to all those who played – 50 partook which was an excellent turn out.
Results available under Results section on main website.
The next away outing in The Heritage in Portalaois on Union day when the course is closed on Sunday May 26th. Going by previous years we have timesheet open for 40 spots. details will be posted shortly.
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Captains (Brian Conlon) Drive In 2024
Donation of €660 sent to Alzheimers society of Ireland –
Thank you to all the members who contributed to this worthy cause.
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Captains (Brian Conlon) Drive In 2024 – Results
A great day had by all – the course was very soft but the sun came out to play.
Very tight results with 3 shots separating the top 7 teams
Drive in 2024 results
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Clothing for Clane Golf Club available.
See Under “The Club”-> “Clothing & Apparel”
New Shirt €25, Mid Zip layer top €40
Contact John Crofton who has some in stock
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Competition Results (Summer & Handicap counting comps)-
Please note that all Clane 18 Hole Competition Results are now posted on the SmartGolf platform.
9 Hole, and Majors – Results will be available on results page on club website. In this case due to categories etc the results in smartgolf may not be exact.
Guide to getting results in SmartGolf is available by clicking HERE
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Events Calendar Online
N.B. Please watch news updates, as changes of coming events could be subject to change!
Events Calendar is online from now until end 2024.
Can be viewed on Laptop/PC or smartphone under The Club -> Events Calendar
Guide to using it is available https://youtu.be/9QJ91qBIU5E
Options to view in list format, or month. Can search for events and use Mens/Ladies/Notable to highlight events for easier reading.
List of notable events also list below for information.
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New Rules Hints & Tips sections added
See Under “The Club”-> Rules Hints and Tips
If anyone has any questions/suggestion/good videos worth adding up please pass on to Brian Conlon
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ONLINE SCORING in addition to Physical card starting for 18 hole comps on March 17th – This will also apply for midweek 9 hole comps from March 15th
1.Log into SmartGolf
2.Select “Competitions” *
3.Select today’s Competition and ENTER – When your details pop up change time to your Tee off Time and Enter.
4. Sign sheet with Name and Playing Handicap (Note there will be a manual sign in sheet for 9 hole midweek comps but none for 18hole comps )
5. Play golf, filling in and signing the physical card as usual.
6.Enter the score in SMARTGOLF – “LIVE SCORE ENTRY”* – Finalise when done.
7. Put signed card in the box as usual – (This is required for manual checking of winners.. any score posted are subject to checking within 2 days of results being posted)
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#Training videos are available on clane golf website under Smartgolf banner.
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