Karen McGlinchey’s Captain’s Prize was played on Saturday afternoon at Portsalon Golf Club, with both the Ladies and Gents taking to the course for the splendid array of prizes on offer.
On balance, Karen might just about have got the best weather for her big day, trumping Captain Mick and President Andy.
Picture: Kernaghan Cup Winner – Michael Campbell
A big crowd turned out to mark the occasion for our popular Lady Captain and a great day and evening’s entertainment was had by all.
The Ladies’ Major was decided on the slenderest of margins, with three of our most consistent performers landing on the 40-point benchmark.
The countbacks found that Mary Barrett got the verdict, edging out Deirdre Hensey and Roisin McCormack.
In the section, former Captain John Logue compiled his tally of 40 points to continue a fruitful simmer and he held off our current vice-captain Pat O’Neill in second spot.
Lady Captain’s Prize Results:
Winner: Mary Barrett (17) – 40pts BOT
Runner-up: Deirdre Hensey (21) – 40pts BOT
Gross: Claire McGonagle (5) – 32 gross pts
Third: Roisin McCormack (15) – 40pts
Fourth: Mary Flynn (31) – 37pts
Fifth: Nuala McGarrigle (21) – 36pts
Sixth: Maureen Shanahan (24) – 33pts BOT
Committee Prize: Mae Blaney (25) – 30pts
Past Captain: Sarah Nicholl (17) – 33pts
First Nine: Geraldine Hickland (25) – 18 pts BOT
Second Nine: Noreen McConigley (22) – 18pts BOT
Non-Qualifiers Prize: Marian Overend (18) – 37pts
Visitor: Tracey Spence (12) – 35pts
Longest Drive: Marian Overend
Nearest the Pin: Mary Barrett
CSS: 73
Lady Captain’s Prize for Gents:
Winner: John Logue (13) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Pat O’Neill (14) – 38 pts BOT
Gross: Eamonn McDermott (5) – 31 gross pts
Third: Hugh McGinley (18) – 38 pts
First Nine: Niall Fitzgerald (24) – 19 pts
Second Nine: Peter Doherty (21) – 20 pts
Results
Wednesday 23rd August – Gents Open
Winner: Joe Coyle (6) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Patrick McFadden (14) – 39 pts
Gross: Johnny Deeney – 27 gross pts
Third: David Deeney (12) – 38 pts
Twos: David Deeney, Robert McElhinney, Michael Morris
CSS: 37 pts
Sunday 19th August: – Gents Members
Winner: Gerard Duffy (8) – 39 pts BOT
Runner-up: Sam Faulkner (11) – 39 pts BOT
Gross: DP Logue (5) – 29 gross pts
Third: Tony McCusker (17) – 39 pts
Twos: Joe Coyle, Wilbert McConnell, Cathal Toland
Junior Golf
Our Junior Golf programme came to a big end last Thursday with ‘tournament day’. A host of talented young golfers have been honing their skills over the last five weeks, expertly stewarded by our Junior Convener Eamonn McConigley.
Eamonn was ably assisted by Daragh Lyons during the lesson, while President Andy Boland and Sean Barrett were also amongst those willing to offer their time to assist in producing the next generation of Portsalon golfers. All of their efforts are hugely appreciated by the council and members, but in particular a big ‘thank you’ to Beck, who is the trumpeting voice for Junior Golf in Portsalon and puts in the time and effort to back it up.
Well done to all the prize winners and in particular Adam Duncan who won the Shaw Shield and Michael Campbell who won the Kernaghan Cup.
Shaw Shield Winner – Adam Duncan
