Pitch & Putt news

A number of members of St Bridget's Pitch & Putt Club have been elected as officers of the Kildare Pitch & Putt County Board.

They are Bernie Dunne, re-elected as Vice Chair; Christy Sweeney as Competitions Secretary; and Liam Sherry as PRO & Development Officer.

Membership of the Kilcullen club is due at the end of February, and has been retained at the same level as last year in view of the economic situation in the country.

At the recent Captain's Night, Dan Byrne presented the President's Prize to Dave Hanlon; Dympna Reddy presented the Manzi Reddy Trophy for 'Club Player of the Year' to Chrissie Byrne; and Pat Smith was given a special presentation to mark his retirement as Caretaker.

The poor weather has been responsible for the club having its worst playing time in its history during January. Weather permitting, Sunday morning competitions will continue during February.

The big event on the club's calendar, the National Scramble co-hosted with Ryston of Newbridge, will be held at the Kilcullen course on the weekend of 9/10 May.