Mullingar all set for Scratch Trophy

Mullingar Golf Club, in association with Golf Ireland, launched the Mullingar Scratch Trophy 2024 on Mon 15 July.

In attendance at the clubhouse were representatives of the club, Golf Ireland, and sponsors Pinergy and Sherry Fitzgerald / Davitt & Davitt.

Internationally acclaimed local impressionist and broadcaster, Conor Moore, was also in attendance lending his support to this prestigious event.

The event will take place on Sunday and Monday, August 4-5 and will be preceded by a practice round on August 3.

Designed to showcase Mullingar Golf Club from its inaugural event in 1963, the competition continues to attract the very best amateurs of the day and has established itself as the most prestigious Scratch Trophy event in the country.

With Bridgestone Order of Merit points on offer, this demanding 72 hole event comprises two qualifying rounds of 18 holes stroke play with the top 39 competitors, and ties, progressing to the final two rounds.

Pictured: Peter O Keefe, Pinergy golf ambassador; President, Conor Maguire; Michael Davitt, Paula Davitt, Lady Captain, Sheila Cassidy; Conor Moore, Captain, Andrew Maslin; Siobhain O’ Donnell Murphy (Golf Ireland Leinster Chair); Senator Aidan Davitt, Sherry Fitzgerald Davitt & Davitt (Sponsor); Lady President: Threse Colleary; Peter Bastable, MD Pinergy (Sponsor).