Club News 23rd July

​Club News
Lady Captain's Prize 2024
Saturday 27th July will be the big day in the calendar for the ladies as they compete for Lady Captain Noreen McConigley's Captain's Prize. The first tee is reserved for the ladies and captain's guests from 11am, with spots before and after available for gents wishing to compete on the day. Best wishes to Noreen for a successful day and here's hoping for some overdue summer sunshine!

Upcoming events
A reminder that as we turn from July into August there are still come major event left on the calendar. Noreen McConigley's Lady Captain's Prize is this Saturday July 27th.
The following Saturday, August 3rd, it will be the 10th edition of the Charlie Canning Memorial Trophy and, of course, on the August Bank Holiday Monday we will stage the famous Barton Cup, a unique knockout event.

Portsalon teams in action
Plenty of Portsalon teams were in action across the busy weekend that ran alongside The Open in Troon. For some, the dream of glory in the yellow and black this season remains in place, for others the fire has burned out.
Joe Hensey and his Donegal Senior team were in Ballyliffin on Saturday evening where they were edged out 3-2 in the first leg by the hosts. By virtue of big wins for team captain Joe and Gary Sheehan in in match four and John Logue & Dermot Boyce in match five, Portsalon are up four holes, leaving things very finely balance for the second leg.
The Donegal League team, under the guide one more this season of Cathal Canning after a short absence, took a fine 3-2 first leg success from their battle with neighbours Rosapenna. Wins for the pairings of Stephen Connolly and Dave Butler, Donal Callaghan Jnr and Shane Sandilands and Joe Ferry and Joe Hensey secured an advantage for the Portsalon team to take into this Friday's second leg. Tee-off is at 4.00pm and all support is welcome.
Finally, Sean Canning and his Ulster Cup team suffered playoff heartache in their last-16 tie against Faughan Valley on Sunday afternoon. Donal Callaghan Jnr and Shane Sandilands put home points on the board while Alistair Rodger was a big winner in Derry. However, with Faughan Valley also getting two of their points at home, it ended 3-3 after the final game in Portsalon came up the 18th and with both Brian Devlin and his opponent left with 10-feet putts for par, the margins were thin as Brian's putt sat on the lip and Faughan Valley saw theirs drop in. It all meant a playoff finish back in Faughan Valley where Alistair was rather unfortunate to have to tee-up again some two hours after finishing his match. A par at the first playoff hole was enough to see Faughan Valley progress despite a valiant Portsalon effort.

Open Week Results
Tuesday 16th July – V Par sponsored by Keating Amenities
Winner: Eamonn Doherty (22) – 4up BOT
Runner-up: Trevor Duncan (19) – 4up BOT
Gross: David McCormick (4) – 2dn
Third: Hazel Russell (22) – 4up
First Nine: Eamonn McNelis (19) – 3up
Second Nine: Rory McGettigan (12) – 4up

Wednesday 17th July – Open sponsored by Patterson's Caravan Park
Winner: Eileen McLarnon (31) – 42 pts
Runner-up: Ian McGeever (16) – 40 pts
Gross: David McCormick (3) – 35 gross pts
Third: Tony Kingston (18) – 40 pts
First Nine: Gerard Kelly (20) – 23 pts
Second Nine: Patsy Gallagher (19) – 23 pts

Club Results
Sunday 21st July – Members
Winner: Mark Cohen (20) – 42 pts
Runner-up: UItan McGettigan (7) – 40 pts
Gross: Mark Howard (10) – 28 gross pts
Third: Mick Leonard (13) – 39 pts

Ladies News

Lady Captain’s Day
Vice Lady Captain Roisin, the ladies branch and committee send best wishes to Lady Captain Noreen McConigley for a great day on Sat.
The draw has been done and the excitement is mounting to see who will lift the coveted Lady Captain’s Prize title on Saturday night.

Revive Team
The Portsalon ladies faced a strong Letterkenny team but came away the victors after some very tough matches and opposition. Many thanks as always to the Letterkenny ladies, and for their hospitality shown to the Portsalon ladies.
Portsalon are now through to the Quarter Finals and will face North West ladies in the next round. Congratulations to the Portsalon Ladies, and Team Captain Roseanne Logue.

Open Week
Ladies featured in many of the Open Week competitions this year again.
Congratulations to Hazel Russell, Rosapenna Golf Club who came 3rd in the VPar Keating Amenities sponsored competition with 4Up on Tues 16th July.

A great score from Eileen McLarnon to win the Patterson’s Caravan Park competition on Wed 17th July with 42 points.

Featuring in the winners enclosure on Sunday 21st July was Pamela Clinton with an excellent 39 points. Another lady who is coming under the radar in time for Lady Captain’s Day!

Club Matchplay
Ladies are reminded to keep their matches updated as we approach the next rounds.

Lady Beginner Scrambles
There are just a few Friday evenings left of this seasons scrambles and this Friday is as normal, meeting at 6pm. There has been a great turnout of new ladies and support from members to help out, which is always appreciated.

July Medal.

There is nothing better than a nice round of Stroke Competition the day after Lady Captain’s Day to keep players minds focused. The July Medal will be played on Sunday.

Results
Members Competition 21st July
Winner - Pamela Clinton 39 pts
Runner-up - Allyson Owens 37pts