Brendan wins 'by a proverbial innings'
The County Meath Golf Club insignia “NULLAE HIC INSIDIAE TALES”
from Virgil’s Aeneid, as all you Latin scholars will know, translates as “there is no such plot”.
In winning the Stanley Bergin Memorial Trophy one man certainly didn't lose the plot. Brendan O’Farrell, playing off 9, slammed the field with a magnificent 40pts - in cricketing terms, a maiden over with six boundaries.
Paddy O’Connor followed with a well batted 35pts and was trailed by Aidan Butler on 32pts. The remainder of the field were much further adrift – a telling tribute to the state of the course, which was in tip-top condition, and the pin placements which amplified the trickiness of the greens. And, by the way, we played off the yellow tees which lengthened the course beyond the usual society setup.
A beautiful sunny day, organised no doubt by the old High Kings of Ireland who reside in nearby Tara, was enjoyed by a smaller than anticipated turnout which did not really do justice to the day or the venue.
Although the dawn chorus persisted throughout the day, the only bird sightings were a scurrying wagtail and a couple of industrious crows creating employment for the greenkeepers by overturning divots in the hope of finding a tasty morsel.
Speaking of which, tasty morsels were in plentiful supply in the Clubhouse, where superb catering and welcoming friendly people made for a great day.
Those who could not make it certainly missed some right regal golf in the Royal County on the 2nd day of May.
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