Clubs need to help out a lot more, says Murphy

CHAIRMAN, Bill Murphy and all the outgoing officers were re-elected at a low key Munster Branch AGM held in Mallow.

The chairman spoke of the difficulty the branch has been experiencing in acquiring courses for the various inter-club competitions and noted: “If we are to stay in a matchplay mode for our cups and shields, the overall response from clubs will have to improve.”

However, Mr Murphy also applauded Muskerry, Tralee and Monkstown for the presentation of their courses in 2005 and for making the facilities available. He congratulated West Waterford in winning the Irish Junior Foursomes and also Seamus Power in capturing the Irish Open Youths at Portumna.