Club News 11th July

Captain's Outing 2023 
Gareth McLarnon's Captain's Outing will take place on Saturday 30th September in North West Golf Club, Buncrana. There are two options on the day.
Option 1: Golf only - The tee is booked from 12.30pm – Cost €30 per player
Option 2: Golf + B&B and an evening meal at the Harbour Inn, Buncrana – Cost €115
There is a sheet in the gents locker room where you can put your name down or please email admin@portsalongolfclub.com. Places are limited so please confirm as soon as you can, €50 deposit due for overnights by 31st July.
Club Results 
Wednesday 5th July
Winner: Shane Sandilands (12) – 41 pts
Runner-up: Kevin Boyce (7) – 40 pts
Gross: Paul Whorton (2) – 33 gross pts
Third: Paul Gallagher (10) – 39 pts
Saturday 8th July - Lady Captain's Prize to the Gents
Winner: Diarmuid Logue (8) – 38 pts BOT
Runner-up: Stephen Boucher (17) – 38 pts
Gross: Sean Hensey (4) – 33 pts
Third: John Joe McGowan (36) – 38 pts
First Nine: Kevin Hensey (5) – 21 pts
Second Nine: Martin Busch (33) – 22 pts
Sunday 9th July 
Winner: Carl Rainey (34) – 45 pts
Runner-up: Dermot Boyce (18) – 42
Gross: Ryan McGettigan (Scr) – 39 gross pts
Third: Paul Murray (14) – 41 pts
LADIES NOTES
Claire Ferry Lady Captain's Day
Claire Ferry, the 52nd Lady Captain of Portsalon Golf Club, celebrated her Captain's Day in great style on Saturday 8th July.
Despite the early morning threat of gale force winds, it became a beautiful day with warm sunshine in the afternoon. The blowy conditions in the morning added an extra challenge for some, but for the expert links players it was 'golf heaven'. 
Lady Captain Claire wished she could join the golfers but her official duties kept her off the fairways. Claire did a fabulous job of meeting and greeting every player and visitor with her warm enthusiasm. 
Beautiful refreshments were provided before play and the magnificent display of prizes along with expert floral arrangements added to the sense of occasion. There was a unique atmosphere of excitement and anticipation.
No one including Lady Captain Claire however could have anticipated the fabulous scores or the order of the prize winners. Claire was just delighted the golf was so keenly contested and produced a great competition, which was won by Sarah Nicholl with a magnificent 44 points as she held off Roisin McCormack on 42 points to seal the Ladies Major for the first time. 
After her wind swept morning, Claire reappeared at 7pm looking amazing and was surrounded by her very sociable sisters, brothers, guests and her lady members as the scene was set for a great evening.
The Lady Captain’s dinner was made extra special by the attentive staff in the restaurant and bar who were determined Claire’s evening would be the best ever.
Although Claire claims she doesn’t like public speaking she delivered a very natural and witty speech, introduced by herlifelong friend and playing partner Noreen McConigley.
Noreen reminded the audience that Claire only took up golf after her illustrious goalscoring career with Fanad United on the football field was ended! Luckily golf satisfied Claire's competitive streak and she stayed focused on golf, becoming the champion golfer she is today.
Claire paid tribute to all the club staff, especially the greenkeepers who regardless of 26 days without rain in June managed to have the course in such magnificent shape.
Claire expressed her appreciation to Noreen, her committee, her family friends and sponsors who had all supported her. Claire recounted the 'Away Day' in Greencastle and thanked all the members who made it such a brilliant day out.
Claire also said how grateful she was and humbled by the amount of cards, gifts and good wishes she had received.
After the presentation Gerry O'Sullivan got the party started, the dancing (particularly the Jiving by Claire and the Ferry family) and the singing continued well past everyone's bedtime, it seemed no one wanted to go home.
Claire Ferry's Lady Captain's Prize - Saturday 8th July
Winner: Sarah Nicholl – 44 pts
Runner-up: Roisin McCormack – 42 pts
Gross: Claire McGonagle – 31 gross pts
Third: Jackie Friel – 39 pts BOT 
Fourth: Anne Busch – 39 pts
First Nine – Pat Bradley – 19 pts
Second Nine: Vera Kearney – 20 pts
Visitor: May Ferry
Past Captain: Dana Clinton – 39 pts
Council: Deirdre O'Toole – 37 pts
Nearest The Pin: Mary Barrett
Longest Drive: Mandy Coyne