The perigee moon witnesses the rise of a new star

Because the moon orbits the Earth in an oval shape, sometimes it is closer to our planet than at other times. When the moon is closest to Earth it is described by astronomers as being in the perigee stage, whereas when it is further away, this is the moon’s apogee.
At the European Club on Tuesday 15th November, Anne Marie Kearney was the brightest star, when her stellar score of 35 points was good enough to win the Lakelands Trophy, and the second of the Christmas Hampers, by a light year from the 3 wise men, Michael Collins, Charlie Doran and Brian Kelly. A closer look at the scoring might suggest that, unlike the moon, some players were still in the apogee stage.
On a balmy and benign day of which golfers usually only dream, just four players reached the 30 point mark, proving once again the serious challenge posed by the magnificent European Club Links. Greens and course were in superb condition and a tribute to great grounds keeping. Reaching the green was indeed a relieving experience, only to be offset by the trickery of those grassy carpets. On the plus side, a great day for hunting lost balls, of which there were quite a few.
Plenty to talk about both during and after golf and dining (great food and service), ‘trumped’ only by the trophy prize presentation presided over by our Captain Elect, Michael Collins.
Our new star, Anne Marie, summed it up best – “the best golf course in Ireland!”

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Next Outing: Royal Dublin (Christmas Outing & Cabaret)
Monday 12th December - Tee 9.30 to 11.30
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Matchplay
Des Long defeated Michael Farrell at 18th in Royal Dublin on Thur.27th October
to regain the trophy he last won in 2014. Well done Des.