J B Carr  

The J.B. Carr Diamond Trophy was inaugurated by Woodenbridge Golf Club in 1996. This popular event has effectively become the Senior Club Championship of Ireland (Over 60's) with some 200 or so clubs from every corner of Ireland participating. The semi-finals and finals are held each year in Woodenbridge Golf Club, usually over the second weekend of September.

The competition was the brainchild of a distinguished Woodenbridge member and past Captain, the Late Fr. Gerry O’Brien. His vision was a tournament for mature golfers from all corners of Ireland. 

A great friend of Woodenbridge G.C., the legendary Dr. Joe Carr, expressed keen interest in lending his name to the tournament and kindly offered to present a perpetual trophy (a beautiful Silver Salver which Dr. Carr himself won in the Irish Close Championship of 1951). Given that the inaugural event was being staged at relatively short notice, it came as some surprise that 70 teams from around the country entered the competition that year. The event has flourished into one of the largest inter-club competitions on this island.

The format for the tournament is Scotch Foursomes Matchplay with each participating club selecting 10 gentlemen members over the age of 60 (playing off full GUI handicap + courtesy shot to the away team). The teams initially compete at county level and then for their provincial title. The four winning provincial teams then travel to Woodenbridge in September for the All-Ireland finals.

One of the great features of this competition is that it brings together clubs that might not ordinarily meet. The weekend programme begins on the Friday evening with a reception in the clubhouse for the finalists and a draw for the semi-finals which are played on the Saturday.

The Final takes place on the Sunday and the presentation ceremony that evening follows what has always been a great sporting and social occasion.

Wishing all the teams the very best of luck in the competitions.

2023 CONNACHT DRAW

2023 MUNSTER DRAW

2023 LEINSTER DRAW

2023 ULSTER DRAW

Copy of 2023 Tournament Rules

Woodenbridge Golf Club are pleased to advise the J.B.Carr Tournament will take place in 2023.

The closing date for entries is 28th February 2023 and draws will take place in early March 2023.

Thanks to all the clubs who entered a team in the past, we do hope to welcome you to the 2023 Tournament.

Please click here for the 2023 Invitation Brochure

Please click here to download Teamsheet

SHANNON GOLF CLUB – ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS 2022

2022 ALL IRELAND FINALS 2-4 SEPTEMBER 2022.

Friday 2^nd September 2022:-  The opening ceremony was held,  our resident piper Denis New led a parade to the Clubhouse and welcomed the four 2022 finalists with a tune from each province.

The four qualifying teams were  Munster - Shannon GC (Clare), Connacht - Castlebar GC (Mayo) Leinster - Royal Curragh GC (Kildare) , Ulster - Dunmurry GC (Antrim).

President Lesley Williams outlined the history of the J B Carr Diamond Trophy Tournament and welcomed the four Provincial finalists to Woodenbridge Golf Club for a weekend of good golf and new friendships.   

It was the 25^th All Ireland Finals Competition and great to welcome the clubs after an absence of 2 years due to covid-19 restrictions.

Mr Henry Crummy conducted the draw for semi-finals.  A drinks and canapés Reception was then held in the Clubhouse.

Saturday 3^rd September 2022:- Conditions were extremely wet all day which led to challenging conditions for the semi-final matches.

Results Saturday 3^rd September 2022:-

Shannon 3                  Castlebar 2

Royal Curragh 3         Dunmurry 2

Sunday 4^th September 2022:- It was a relief to see the sun shining and the teams enjoyed a dry and sunny day. A very exciting finish to the  2022 J B Carr Diamond Trophy  All Ireland Finals.

3rd & 4th Playoff at 10 am  Dunmurry GC played Castlebar GC -  Dunmurry came out ahead securing 3rd place.

The All Ireland Final at 11.am featured Shannon  GC vs Royal Curragh GC -  with Shannon Golf Club (Clare  ) Munster the 2022 J B Carr Diamond Trophy Champions. A great match played with sporting spirit.    

A great days golf in Woodenbridge today.

RESULTS 

10 am Dunmurry   3    Castlebar GC  2

 11am  Shannon   3    Royal Curragh 2

A Gala Dinner and Presentation of Prizes  took place in the in clubhouse at 7 pm on Sunday evening. We were honoured to have John Carr, son of the Late J.B.Carr and Mary Carr wife of the Late J.B.Carr in attendance to award the prizes.

2022 PHOTO GALLERY

2019 J B CARR FINALS

Sunday 1st September 2019 

A very exciting finish to the  2019 J B Carr Diamond Trophy  All Ireland Finals 3rd & 4th Playoff at 10 am  Rossmore GC played Cill Dara GC - TEAM SHEET  Rossmore came out ahead securing 3rd place.

The All Ireland Final at 11.am featured Castlebar GC vs Ballykisteen GC - TEAM SHEET with Ballykisteen Golf Club from  (Tipperary ) Munster the 2019 J B Carr Diamond Trophy Champions. A great match played with sporting spirit.    

A great days golf in Woodenbridge today

10 am Rossmore GC vs Ballykisteen GC   RESULTS  TEAM SHEET 

11am Cill Dara vs Castlebar GC   RESULTS    TEAM SHEET

After a lovely opening ceremony where our resident piper Denis New led the parade to the clubhouse and welcomed the four finalists with a tune from each province, President Frank Duffy outlined the history of the J B Carr Diamond Trophy now in its 26th Year, and welcomed the four Provincial finalists to Woodenbridge Golf Club for a week of good golf and new friendships.   Mr Henry Crummy conducted the draw for semi finals.

Rossmore GC vs Ballykisteen GC   

Cill Dara vs Castlebar GC  

The long awaited finals of the  2019 J B Carr Diamond Trophy will be commenced with an opening ceremony at 7 pm on Friday 30th August 2019.

The four qualifying teams are  Munster - Ballykisteen  GC(Tipperary), Connaught - Castlebar GC, Leinster -   Kildare (Cill Dara) GC.  Ulster - Rossmore GC.

A draw for the two semi finals will be held at the opening ceremony and will be played at 10.am and 11.am Saturday 31st of August and the 3rd and 4th playoff at 10.am and Final 11.am Sunday 1st, September.

There will be a gala dinner and presentation of prizes in clubhouse at 7 pm.

2019 Photo Gallery

PROVINCIAL SEMI FINALS 2019

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