Spring League Round 2

One has to think, in Tipperary Pitch & Putt at the moment is how are the other clubs going to stop the Riverdale Express Train? How can the other clubs do to stop them one wonders and I am not sure anyone has the answers. Yes, we understand that the Riverdale members really raise their games for the competition and this is the reason why they have dominated this competition since its inception back in the early 90’s. Belief in your own ability is a great trait for any sportsperson to have and I believe this is where Riverdale hold all the “Aces”. They are now practically certain of reaching the Spring League Final once again and credit has to go to the players who continue to fly the flag for the Nenagh club on a continuous basis. Their Club are like a family; they all play for one another and are forever encouraging one another. Their players are ecstatic and proud when their score counts each Sunday. Yes, ecstatic, why your may ask, counting each Sunday ensures a place on the team for the final and players from Riverdale will tell you that this is paramount, as they want to join the elite of players who have brought pride and glory to their Club as a result of the Spring League.
Never was it more evident that Riverdale aspire to retain their Spring League Title at Larkspur Park last Sunday. The Nenagh brigade were out in full force and reports spread to the course that they created traffic congestion in places like Ballycahill and Boherlahan as a result of the convoy that came from Nenagh. They packed the first Tee Box like linebackers on the American Football field to show that they were here inferior to no-one and clearly their authority on the league. John O’Meara just back from injury returned a fantastic 13 under par to set out his stall of making the final team after missing the opening round. PJ Ryan who missed last years final continued his consistent start to the year with a steady 5 under par in the Junior Section to ensure the Juniors would be of great benefit to the Clubs aggregate score. Now word had spread to their leading lights that they could smell victory and most probably advance to the final. Paul Shoer Snr returned a mind boggling 16 under par as an Intermediate and surely a record score from and Intermediate in the League since its humble beginnings. This score was to ensure that he won the 36 Nett (26 under) and certainly ensure that there was to be no catching the Riverdale faithful. Just to cap it off then, the talisman for Riverdale for three decades, the ever-popular left-hander, Sean Minogue. Sean powered home –16 gross to beat Paul Shoer on the back 18, a putt on the 17th from Sean saw him give his trademark fist pump as he victory was in sight for his beloved Riverdale.
What can one say about the Riverdale contingent but they are simply mile ahead in terms of preparation that any other team in the league. Saying that however, Lakeside and Hillview will be hoping to continue their improvement over the remaining 3 legs of the league and reach the final themselves. Larkspur Park / Tipp Hills need to win next Sunday one feels to challenge a fight back to reach the league final but anything is possible in Pitch & Putt.
Hillview will be the venue for the next round of the league on 22/02/09 and again your support is greatly appreciated. Times are from 09.30am – 1.30pm.