Golfers happy to be back on the greens

Mitchelstown Golf Club members, Ben Lynch, Andrew O'Dea, Pat Mullins, Ita Luddy and Mary Williams about to head out for a game in Mitchelstown on Wednesday. (Picture: Niall O’Connor)

There were some very happy golfers at Mitchelstown Golf Club as they enjoy their first rounds this week after the Level 5 lockdown. As restrictions were eased earlier this week, several regulars took to the greens. 

Club member Ben Lynch was wrapped up warm on a cold Wednesday morning, but spoke of his happiness to be back on the greens. 

“We are delighted to be back out and playing. It is such a shame to have to close a golf course, but we have to acknowledge that the restrictions must be complied with.

“Our thoughts for the future are fairly positive from a golfing perspective …”

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