Portsalon Golf News
After the hectic couple of weeks which saw both Donal Callaghan’s Captain Day and Wm Mc Cleary’s President’s Day it was a case of back to basics at Portsalon golf club last week end with the weekly open and members competitions. The winner of the Sunday member’s competition which was an 18 hole stroke event was Ken Mahon (20) 69 nett, 2nd Stephen Connolly (6) 71 nett, gross Pascal Cullen (5) 82 nett. The CSS was 74. On Wednesday 24th the winner of the open competition was John Logue (12) with 41 points runner up John Mc Ginley (22) 41 points Gross Ryan Mc Gettigan (8) 31 points, 3rd Cathal Toland (12) 39 points. The CSS was 37 points.
On Saturday the club staged a classic in aid of the Ray Resort Centre. The event attracted a large turnout and the organiser would like to thank everyone who played and a special thanks to the sponsors of the event. The winners of the even Sean Barrett, Noreen Mc Conigley, Deirdre O’Toole and Jackie Friel with 92 points, runners upNoel Nicholl, Sarah Nicholl, Davy McLaughlin and Wm McCleary with 91points, 3rd Rory Kenny, John McGettigan, Donal McCafferty and Noel Gillespie with 91 points.4th
John Shields, Cathal Toland , Patrick Crerand and Donal Barrett with 88 points
Captains Outing
The sheet containing names for the Captains week end away is filling up at a rapid pace and due to the demand additional places are now available. The vice captain D P Logue has this year arrange a remarkable golfing feast with golf to be played on both the prestigious Portstewart golf links. With hotel accommodation arranged at a very keen price. As places are limited for further details contact the clubhouse on 0749259459. To ensure your place all names must be registered on the notice which is in the club house and booking deposit of €50 must be paid.
Events
On Saturday 3rd September there is a gents 18 hole open competition and on Sunday 4TH September there is a members competition and on Wednesday 7th September a gents open stableford competition. A time sheet is in operation for all competitions contact 0749159459 or go online to portsalongolfclub.com.
Team News
Over 50’s
After some confusion over the date for the return leg of the over 50’s match against Ballybofey, we can now confirm that the match is scheduled for Saturday 4th September with a 3 p.m. tee off. Going into this return leg Donal Callaghan’s team have a lead of three and half matches to Ballybofey’s one and half matches. A lot of work has still to be completed if the Kingdom team are to reach their second successive final outing in this competition.
Donegal League.
The finalists for the 2011 Donegal League has now been confirmed as Rosapenna overcame Buncrana in the second semi final. The final will be contested between John Logue’s Portsalon team and our near neighbours Rosapenna golf club. Official dates for the matches have to be confirmed.
Past Captains
Calling all past captains of Portsalon golf club, the prestigious J J Wall Past Captain’s cup will be staged on Saturday 10th September and the first tee is reserved for the past captains from 12.20 p.m. A time sheet is in operation for all competitions contact 0749159459 or go online to portsalongolfclub.com.
Match Play
Members are reminded that the all match play who are due to have their match played should note that in the event of the matches not being played by the due date a draw will take place to determine who proceeds to the next round.
Membership
All members who are paying their fees by the instalment method should note that their payment is now due.
On Line Booking
Members and visitors to Portsalon Golf Club should note that on line booking is now available for all competitions at Portsalon at the flick of a button go to portsalongolfclub.com
Divot Bags
Members and visitors please note that divot bags are now available on entry to the first tee box. Please ensure that you pick up a bag and assist with the course maintenance
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