Club News 11th June

​Justin Green wins the John Sweeney Memorial
On a day that often felt more November than June conditions-wise, Justin Green (13) produced a sparkling round of golf to win the John Sweeney Memorial with a stunning 64 nett score.
A howling wind was blowing around Portsalon on Saturday, darting one way then another, making for extremely tough playing conditions in the always testing stroke-play format.
Justin carded four pars and a birdie on his front nine to turn in three-over par before a quality run of five successive par to start the inward nine. After a double-bogey at the 16th – his only blip on the card – he showed the steely response needed to birdie the par-five 17th and signed off his round in real style with a closing par, signing for a 77 gross score, five-over par.
An exceptional round, all the more so in the prevailing conditions, and a truly worthy winning score, Justy's name will be added to the magnificent John Sweeney Memorial Trophy.
Runner-up on the day was Vincent Bradley (26) with a 68 nett score, secured with pars on the final two holes.
The gross went to Ryan McGettigan (Scr) with a level-par 72 score, terrific shooting on the day.
Captain's Prize 2024
Mr Pat Horner will host his Captain's Prize on Saturday 29th June. The timesheet will be open for members on BRS on Sunday 23rd June.
Full Result - John Sweeney Memorial 2024
Winner: Justin Green (13) – 64 nett
Runner-up: Vincent Bradley (26) – 68 nett
Gross: Ryan McGettigan (Scr) – 72 gross
Third: Alan Blair (12) – 70 nett
First Nine: Kieran O'Neill (22) – 35 nett
Second Nine: Shaun Campbell (20) – 32 nett
Club Results
Sunday 9th June
Winner: Joe Ferry (15) – 39 pts
Runner-up: Shaun Strain (10) – 38 pts

Ladies News,
Putters Wanted!
Our Friday evening scrambles and lessons for lady beginner’s introduction to golf is progressing very nicely. We have enough clubs but are short of putters. If you have one that you no longer have need for, abandoned in the attic, Lady Captain Noreen would be delighted to get it.

Team News
Revive Active
Royal Portrush Golf Club hosted Portsalon Golf Club ladies on the wonderful Dunluce course, in the Revive Active. With 2 pairs away and two at home, the windy and rather chilly weather suited our ladies better, as they won with 3 ½ matches. 2 excellent wins away prevented the dreaded tie off hole.
Thanks to Royal Portrush for their wonderful hospitality to our visiting ladies.

Intermediate Foursomes

City of Derry claimed the victory against Portsalon Golf Club on the 4th tie hole in Portsalon. Strong competition in City of Derry saw them capture the home matches while in Portsalon there were two great wins for our home ladies.
In the end it came down to a single putt on the 4th to give the visitors the victory.
Thanks to City of Derry for their wonderful hospitality to our visiting ladies.

Mixed Fourball
Friday 14th June sees the Mixed Fourball team take on Dunmurry Golf Club. With 2 pairs at home and two away. Best of luck to the team and hopefully the weather will be kind.

Coming Up!
Club matchplay 1st round must be completed by 15th June.

Mr Captain Pat Horner’s Prize to the ladies will be played on Friday 28th June.