Portsalon Golf Club: Ladies News
It may come as a surprise to some that Mr Captain Pat Horner’s Prize to the ladies is the first major to be won by Deirdre Hensey. The in-form player has been very consistent all year and the challenging weather conditions on Friday 28th June were taken in her stride.
Having been a major’s runner-up on several occasions, beaten on breaks of ties, this was Deirdre’s day to take the honours. After a slow start on the front nine, a par save on the 10th set her up for an excellent back nine including 5 pars totalling 23 points.
Separated by just a single point, runner-up was Aedeen Conway who played later in the day, and with dark clouds looming overhead threatening rain, returned an excellent 9 pars.
With the wind at her back, and converting the birdie putt on the 4th hole, a superb Gross score of 23 which also included 9 pars from Claire McGonagle, handed her the coveted gross. Long, straight and outdriving the entire field on the 11th Claire also took Mr Captain’s longest drive prize
Just three points separated first to third and Roisin McCormack stepped up to the mark, not deterred by the windy conditions. Accuracy into the wind on the 10th hole secured the nearest the pin prize for Roisin.
Portsalon Open Week
Ladies and Gents Stableford, Stroke, Vpar, Fourball better ball are all featured during Portsalon’s Open week from 10th to 17th July. Book on BRS or contact the club on 074 915 9459. Members €10 Visitors €35.
Márie O’Donnell
The home return match of the MOD was played on Sunday against Dunfanaghy. With 2 ½ matches out of 5 in hand from the away matches, Portsalon Ladies battled hard, but Dunfanaghy ladies proved the strongest on the day.
Congratulations to Dunfanaghy and good luck in your next round. Many thanks to our ladies for playing great matches and making themselves available. Also appreciation to Iris Condron for her hard work as team captain.
Lady Beginner Scrambles
The Friday evening scrambles with Lady Beginners continue. If anyone is around to help occasionally, you would be most welcome and appreciated. If anyone has a spare putter they can lend or no longer have a need for, please place in the golf bag in the ladies locker room.
June Medal
The deferred June medal will be played this weekend. It is a stroke competition and may be played on the Alternate Friday or the Main Sunday as usual.
Results
Mr Captains Prize to Ladies
Winner : Deirdre Hensey (20) – 38pts
Runner-Up : Aedeen Conway (15) – 37pts
Gross: Claire McGonagle (5) – 23 gross points
Third: Roisin McCormack (16) – 35pts
First Nine : Mary Barrett (24) – 17pts
Second 9: Brighidín Hawke (52) – 21pts
Longest Drive : Claire McGonagle on 11th
Nearest the Pin on 10th : Roisin McCormack
Guest Prize: Marian Overend
May Month Re-entry
Winner – Deirdre Hensey
Runner-Up – Noreen McConigley
