Pictured L-R are Enda Mollen and Martin O’ Connor, Faithful Golf Society members, with the Padraig Harrington Kartel Golf Shirt worn when he won the Volvo Championship in the US. Some lucky person will win this great prize in their Ryder Cup draw.

Huge interest in Ryder Cup draw

Deirdre Verney

Published: Fri 27 Aug 2021, 5:38 PM

Last updated: Fri 27 Aug 2021, 5:40 PM

There has been huge interest shown in the Ryder Cup Draw for Offaly Hospice which was launched last week. \

The event, taking place on Saturday, September 25 to coincide with the Ryder Cup, is being organised by the Faithful Golf Society in conjunction with the Central Hotel.

"We are delighted with the interest shown in the draw as people are so willing to support Offaly Hospice and they are also fascinated with the special prizes on offer," states Noel Kelly, Chairman of the Faithful Golf Society.

The prize from Shane Lowry has been upgraded to a fantastic Custom Made 'Shane Lowry' golf bag, suitably adorned by his main sponsor Srixon, which will be auctioned. Special thanks to Brendan Lowry, on behalf of Shane, for this fantastic sponsorship.

Additional prizes have been sponsored by Edenderry, Portarlington, Esker Hills and New Forest Golf Clubs who have donated Green Fees for groups of four. Tom Darcy's Filling Station, Mountlucas has also kindly donated a voucher and Aidan Colgan's Golf Store, Portarlington has also donated a voucher for the draw.

Entry to the Draw is only €5. Draw envelopes and sealed buckets are available in all golf clubs, in the Offaly Hospice Shop on Offaly Street and the Central Hotel, Main Street. Other outlets will be announced next week. Tickets will also be on sale from Committee members Noel Kelly, 087 2765885; Sean O' Brien, 086 3892854; Martin O' Connor, 083 1017012 and Enda Mollen, 086 3235056.