J B Carr  

About 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. 

jb carrA 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.

J.B.CARR 2024 ALL IRELAND FINALS

BALLINROBE GOLF CLUB – ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS 2024

Placing

Golf Club

Province

Winner

Ballinrobe Golf Club

Connacht

Runner Up

Westmanstown  Golf Club

Leinster

3rd Place

Rossmore Golf Club

Ulster

4th Place

Dungarvan Golf Club

Munster

2024 ALL IRELAND FINALS 30th  August – 1st  SEPTEMBER 2024

Friday 30th August 2024:-  The opening ceremony was held,  our resident piper Denis New led a parade to the Clubhouse and welcomed the four 2024 finalists with a tune from each province.

The four qualifying teams were  Munster - Dungarvan GC (Waterford), Connacht - Ballinrobe GC (Mayo) Leinster - Westmanstown GC (Dublin) , Ulster - Rossmore GC (Monaghan).

Captain Shane Byrne 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 27th All Ireland Finals Competition and great to welcome the clubs to Woodenbridge.

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

Saturday 31st August 2024:- Conditions were very sunny day which led to dry and pleasant conditions for the semi-final matches.

Results Saturday 31st August 2024

Westmanstown   3.5               Rossmore 1.5

Ballinrobe       3.5                   Dungarvan 1.5

Sunday 1st  September 2024:-  Weather was dull and dry . A very exciting finish to the  2024 Tournament.

J. B. Carr Diamond Trophy  All Ireland Finals.

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

The All Ireland Final at 11.am featured Ballinrobe  GC vs Westmanstown GC -  with Ballinrobe Golf Club (Mayo ) Connacht  the 2024 J B Carr Diamond Trophy Tournament Champions. A great match played with sporting spirit.    

A great days golf in Woodenbridge today.

RESULTS 

10 am Rossmore        4          Dungarvan  1

 11am  Ballinrobe       3          Westmanstown 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 Shane Branigan, grandson of the Late J.B. Carr and Mary Carr, wife of the Late J.B.Carr in attendance to award the prizes.

Many thanks to Cassidy Wines for sponsoring the wine for Welcome Ceremony & Gala Dinner.

Sincere thanks also to WTW our Tournament Sponsor.

2024 Finals Photo Gallery

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2024 J.B.CARR DIAMOND TROPHY TOURNAMENT

2024 Diamond Trohy Tournament Entry Form

2024 Diamond  Trophy Tournament Rules

2024 J.B.Carr Diamond Trophy Tournament Draws

Wishing all the Teams the very Best of Luck in the 2024 Tournament.

2024 Leinster Draw

2024 Munster Draw

2024 Ulster Draw

2024 Connacht Draw

2024 J.B. Carr Diamond Trophy Tournament Rules

2024 J.B. Carr Tournament Rules

2024 J.B.Carr Diamond Trophy Tournament Match Team Sheet

Match Team Sheet

J.B.CARR 2023 ALL IRELAND FINALS

CASTLEBAR GOLF CLUB – ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS 2023

Placing

Golf Club

Province

Winner

Castlebar Golf Club

Connacht

Runner Up

Malahide Golf Club

Leinster

3rd Place

Dungarvan Golf Club

Munster

4th Place

Clandeboye Golf Club

Ulster

2023 ALL IRELAND FINALS 1-3 SEPTEMBER 2023.

Friday 1st September 2023:-  The opening ceremony was held,  our resident piper Denis New led a parade to the Clubhouse and welcomed the four 2023 finalists with a tune from each province.

The four qualifying teams were  Munster - Dungarvan GC (Waterford), Connacht - Castlebar GC (Mayo) Leinster - Malahide GC (Dublin) , Ulster - Clandeboye GC (Down).

Captain Brian Byrne 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 26th All Ireland Finals Competition and great to welcome the clubs to Woodenbridge.

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

Saturday 2nd  September 2023:- Conditions were very sunny day which led to dry and pleasant conditions for the semi-final matches.

Results Saturday 2nd  September 2023:-

Clandeboye 2               Malahide  3

Castlebar 3                  Dungarvan 2

Sunday 3rd September 2023:- It was a fantastic to see the sun shining again and the teams enjoyed a dry and sunny day. A very exciting finish to the  2023 J B Carr Diamond Trophy  All Ireland Finals.

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

The All Ireland Final at 11.am featured Castlebar  GC vs Malahide GC -  with Castlebar Golf Club (Mayo ) Connacht  the 2023 J B Carr Diamond Trophy Champions. A great match played with sporting spirit.    

A great days golf in Woodenbridge today.

RESULTS 

10 am Dungarvan 3    Clandeboye    2 

 11am  Castlebar   3    Malahide  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 Marty Carr, son of the Late J.B. Carr and Mary Carr wife of the Late J.B.Carr in attendance to award the prizes.

2023 Finals Photo Gallery

2023 Finals Week-End Photos

Castlebar G.C. Photos

Malahide G.C. Photos

Dungarvan G.C. Photos

Clandeboye G.C. Photos

J.B.CARR 2022 ALL IRELAND FINALS

SHANNON GOLF CLUB – ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS 2022

Placing

Golf Club

Province

Winner

Shannon Golf Club

Munster

Runner Up

Royal Curragh Golf Club

Leinster

3rd Place

Dunmurry Golf Club

Ulster

4th Place

Castlebar Golf Club

Connacht

2022 ALL IRELAND FINALS 2-4 SEPTEMBER 2022.

Friday 2nd 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 25th 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 3rd September 2022:- Conditions were extremely wet all day which led to challenging conditions for the semi-final matches.

Results Saturday 3rd September 2022:-

Shannon 3                  Castlebar 2

Royal Curragh 3         Dunmurry 2

Sunday 4th 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

J B Carr Previous Winners

Year

National Champions Runner Up 3rd Place 4th Place
2023 Castlebar GC - Connaght Malahide GC - Leinster Dungarvan GC - Munster Clandeboye GC - Ulster
2022 Shannon GC  - Munster Royal Curragh GC - Leinster Dunmurray GC - Ulster Castlebar GC - Connaught
2019 Ballykisteen - Munster Castlebar - Connaught Rossmore - Ulster Cill Dara - Leinster
2018 The K Club - Leinster Portumna - Connaught Templemore - Munster Ballybofey & Stranorlar- Ulster
2017 Portumna   - Connaught The K Club - Leinster Strabane   - Ulster Fermoy   - Munster
2016 Nenagh   - Munster Athy   - Leinster Castle Hume   - Ulster Enniscrone   - Connaught
2015 Ballybofey & Stranorlar  - Ulster Tuam   - Connacht Thurles   - Munster Tullamore   - Leinster
2014 Adare Manor   - South Region Strabane   - North Region Castlewarden   - Eastern Region Ballybofey & Stranorlar - West Region
2013 Enniscrone   - Western Region Limerick   - South Region Carlow   - East Region Castle Hume   - North Region
2012 Ballinrobe    - Connacht Ennis   - Munster Castlehume   - Ulster The Island   - Leinster
2011 Thurles   - Munster The Heath   - Leinster Clandeboye   - Ulster Strandhill   - Connachtt
2010 Ennis   - Munster Galway   - Connacht The Island   - Leinster Ballybofey & Stranorlar  - Ulster
2009 Galway   - Connacht Tullamore   - Leinster Tralee   - Munster Ballymena   - Ulster
2008 Tralee   - Munster Tullamore   - Leinster Co Sligo   - Connacht Strabane   - Leinster
2007 Tuam   - Connacht Tralee   - Munster Stackstown   - Leinster Strabane   - Leinster
2006 Newlands   - Leinster Carrick on Suir - Munster Athenry   - Connacht Bundoran   - Ulster
2005 Stackstown   - Leinster Galway   - Connacht Nenagh   - Munster Cavan   - Ulster
2004 Charleville   - Munster Tuam   - Connacht Cavan   - Ulster Dundalk   - Leinster
2003 Charleville   - Munster Galway   - Connacht Portsalon   - Ulster Co. Louth   - Leinster
2002 Charleville   - Munster Clontarf   - Leinster Co Sligo   - Connacht Castlerock   - Ulster
2001 Galway   - Connacht Rosslare   - Leinster Charleville   - Munster Rossmore   - Ulster
2000 The Heath   - Leinster Tralee   - Munster Strandhill   - Connacht Cliftonville   - Ulster
1999 Galway   - Connacht Charleville   - Munster Carlow   - Leinster Bangor   - Ulster
1998 Fermoy   - Munster Galway   - Connacht Mullingar   - Leinster Balmoral   - Ulster
1997 Galway   - Connacht Waterford   - Munster Royal Tara   - Leinster Moyola Park   - Ulster
1996 Courtown   - Leinster Waterford   - Munster Rossmore   - Ulster Oughterard   - Connacht

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