BTU strikes gold at Powerscourt event

To reach a 50th anniversary milestone is a major achievement in any walk of life or business but, for a non-profit society run on a voluntary basis, it is incredible. But such has been, and still is, the dedication and commitment of all those involved in the BTU Golf Society that this anniversary has come about in the blink of an eye.

To mark the occasion the BTU recently held a special outing at Powerscourt Golf Club which was followed by a celebratory dinner, the presentation of prizes and an interview with Greg Allen, RTE golf sports reporter, conducted by Vincent Broderick. A capacity turnout enjoyed the perfect day … the sun shone, the course was in pristine condition, and the slick organisation meant the entire occasion went like clockwork. More importantly, there was a very relaxed feel to the day with everyone networking, catching up with former colleagues and friends they had not seen in years, and essentially just immersing themselves in the bonhomie of the occasion.

Given the sterling work put in by the officers and committee members down through the years, and especially this year in preparation for the 50th celebrations, it is unfair to single out any one person. Collectively, they have all done not just BTU members, but the industry at large, a massive service. It is now incumbent on the next generation to get actively involved and so preserve and safeguard the future of the BTU over the next half century.

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The results

Overall Winner: Tom Fitzpatrick, H33, 40pts.

Class 1

First: Ger Hutchinson, H8, 38pts;

Second: Joe Warren, H13, 35pts;

Third: John Lavelle, H15, 32pts.

Class 2

First: Gerry Tobin, H19, 37pts;

Second: Michael Bready, H19, 33pts;

Third: Brendan Keaveney, H21, 31pts.

Class 3

First: Jim Bollard, H27, 39pts;

Second: David Lynch, H22, 38pts;

Third: Stephen Costelloe, H23, 37pts.

Past Captains:

Dermot Ryan, H11, 34pt.

Visitors:

Winner: Sean O’Gorman, H16, 39pts;

Second: Sean Byrne, H12, 35pts (B9);

Third: Stephen Higgins, H14, 35pts.