Ciara Casey makes history; first home winner of Hermitage Ladies Scratch Cup
Tony Rooney, President Hermitage GC, Ciara Casey, Hermitage GC, winner of the 2016 Hermitage Scratch Cup with a score of 150, 77/73, Lady Captain of Hermitage GC Liz McHenry, James Kelly,  from sponsor Dermot Kelly Motors, Main Ford Dealer, Kil…

Tony Rooney, President Hermitage GC, Ciara Casey, Hermitage GC, winner of the 2016 Hermitage Scratch Cup with a score of 150, 77/73, Lady Captain of Hermitage GC Liz McHenry, James Kelly,  from sponsor Dermot Kelly Motors, Main Ford Dealer, Kilcock and Walter Corcoran, Captain Hermitage GC. Ciara Casey is the first winner in 45 years from Hermitage Golf Club.
Pic Orla Murray/ Ark Photography

Ciara Casey made a little history on Sunday when she became the first home winner of the Hermitage Ladies Scratch Cup in the event's 45 year history.

The talented Leinster and Ireland player carded rounds of 77 and 73 for a total of 150 to edge out Elisa Corcoran from Grange on a count back.

Hermitage's Mary Duane won the Senior prize with Milltown's Georgia Carr taking the Junior honours.

Hermitage Ladies Scratch Cup 2016

  1. Winner: Ciara Casey (Scr) Hermitage 150 (77 and 73)
  2. Runner-Up: Elisa Corcoran (5) Grange 150 (74 and 76) 
  3. 3rd Mary Doyle (1) The Heath 153 
  4. 4th Louise Coffey (2) Malone 155
  5. 5th Lisa O'Shea (5) Shannon 155
  6. 6th Deirdre Smith (1) Co. Louth 157
  7. 7th Rachel McDonnell (5) Elm Park 157
  8. 8th Sheena McElroy (3) Grange 160
  • Best Nett 36 Holes Leah Temple Lang (11) Elm Park 144
  • 2nd Best Nett 36 Holes Kate Lanigan (7) Hermitage 146
  • Best Gross Round 1 Kate Whyte (4) Lucan 78 
  • Best Gross Round 2 Nicola Coffey (2) Woodbrook 79
  • Best Nett Round 1 Katie Keenan (10) Kilkenny 75
  • Best Nett Round 2 Hilary Hall (9) Enniscrone 71
  • Senior Prize Mary Duane (6) Hermitage 156
  • Junior Prize Georgia Carr (10) Milltown 148