Club News 19th August

​Club News
Lady Captain's Day sparkles in the sun
Huge congrats to Lady Captain Roisin McCormack on a superb day last Saturday. The ladies competing for the main event in their season were treated royally and, with the sun shining and course in superb order, conditions were perfect. Roisin could scarcely have asked for things to go any better, but better they were to get as her husband Aodh put together a winning score of 46 points to claim the Lady Captain's Prize to the Gents and make it a day not to be forgotten for the family! Well done all and good luck for the remainder of the year to our Lady Captain.

Dad's Army on the march this weekend
Joe Hensey is busy drawing the battle lines and sharpening the tactical manoeuvres as his Donegal Over 55s team prepare for the first leg of their county decider against Murvagh in Portsalon. Joe and his team were pipped at the post a year ago by Cloughaneely but have redoubled their efforts and find themselves back once again in front of the final hurdle. Best of luck Captain Joe and team!
Also on Sunday, Cathal Canning's Donegal League side are facing Strabane in the first leg of their semi-final.
Both matches are taking place in Portsalon. The Donegal League tees off at 1.00pm and the Over 55s at 2.00pm. A fascinating day of golf in store and all support will be welcomed for the teams in yellow and black!

Club Results
Wednesday August 13th
Winner: Cathal Roarty (17) – 41 pts
Runner-up: Pauric Morrison (11) – 40 pts
Gross: Kevin Hensey (3) – 37 gross pts
Third: Bernard McGettigan (24) – 39 pts

Saturday August 16th – Roisin McCormack's Lady Captain's Prize to the gents
Winner: Aodh McCormack (21) – 44pts
Runner-up: Enda Cullen (11) – 41pts
Gross: Christopher Duffy (1) – 36 gross pts
Third: Sean Barrett (23) – 40 pts
Front 9: Johnny Strain (26) – 22pts
Back 9: Charlie McFadden (28) – 24 pts
Secret Hole: Jackie Barrett

Sunday August 17th
Winner: Stephen O'Connor (16) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Declan Martin (23) – 39 pts BOT
Gross: Kevin McGonagle (6) – 33 pts
Third: Shaun Strain (9) – 39 pts

Ladies News

Lady Captain Roisin McCormack’s Day
It was a glorious day from the start! While the greens were a little fast for some people, they did not present any problems for Anne Speedie who lifted Portsalon Golf Club’s 2025 Lady Captain’s Prize on Saturday night. As she said in her speech, it’s not often she goes to the first tee in such relaxed form! Maybe that’s all that was needed, as it was 1978 when she last won a Lady Captain’s Prize!
Of course, that could be down to the wonderful spread of home bakes and teas the ladies were treated to, before starting their round. Mary Barrett, the Lady Captain’s mother had been a little busy and maybe had a bit of help from Jackie himself getting the scones, breads and cakes baked.

As the ladies finished their rounds, they were greeted by the Prosecco Table where they could sit, chill with a little glass of bubbly and enjoy the dazzling views of the 1st hole and Ballymastocker Beach.

As is tradition, the MC for the night was Lady Vice Captain Frances Shannon who did exceptionally well getting through the announcements. Mr Captain Brendan Cullen, in his remarks congratulated Lady Captain Roisin on her commitment and dedicated service to Portsalon over many years.
President Mae Blaney also spoke of Roisin’s dedication to the club having served previously as a Lady Captain.
Roisin spoke warmly of her family’s love of Portsalon and her parents Jackie and Mary are still active members. All her siblings play golf and so the joy the game has brought to the McCormack family cannot be underestimated.
It was a family affair at the presentation with the mens prize going to the Lady captain’s husband Aodh. It was his first time to lift the main prize on a Captain’s Day, so it was fitting that it was on such a special day for his family!

Great music and dancing followed the presentation and thankfully the strength was there after the delicious meal served earlier in the restaurant!

Results :
Lady Captain’s Prize

Winner – Anne Speedie 44 pts
Runner-Up – Judith Watt 40 pts
Gross – Claire McGonagle 34 gross pts
3rd – Karen McGlinchey 38pts Bot
4th Moira McGee 38 pts
5th Vera Kearney 35 pts Bot
Committee Mary Barrett 34 pts Bot
Past Captains Sheila Horner 34 pts Bot
6th Dana Clinton 35pts
7th Marian Overend 34 pts Bot
Front 9 – Deirdre Hensey 19 pts
Back 9 Aedeen Conway 19 pts
Nearest the Pin – 16th Hole – Noreen McConigley
Longest Drive – 9th Hole – Claire McGonagle
Beginner Lady – Jenny Black 20pts


Lady Captain’s Guests
Ladies
Winner – Orla Gallagher 39 pts
Runner – Up Madge Kelly 36 pts

Gents
Winner – John Boyce 40 pts
Runner – Up Shane Sweeney 36 pts

Mrs Mae Blaney, President’s Day


The 30th August is the date set for Presidents Day and we will all be crossing our fingers for the current heatwave to linger on for another little while!


Sunday Members


What an incredible score from Hilary Thompson the day after Lady Captain’s Day! She has proved that you must take the good golf when it presents itself, as it cannot be switched on and off! It was a dream round for Hilary with 7 pars and a birdie on the 16th!

Winner – Hilary Thompson 46 pts
Runner – Up Aedeen Conway 38 pts