Club News 2nd July

​Matthew McLaughlin wins Captain's Prize in Portsalon 
It was the first Major of the summer at Portsalon on Saturday last as the field took to the links to contest Mr Pat Horner's Captain's Prize. A large turnout were greeted with mostly pleasant playing conditions, while any troubles were eased around the turn as Captain Pat laid on a burger and a beer for those in dire need of a pick-me-up from the golfing woes! 
The winning score on the day came from Matthew McLaughlin (24) with a consistent effort that saw just one blip on the seventh hole en route to 42 points. Matthew certainly appeared to be one that perked up with the smell of food, carding pars on the 10th, 12th and 12th holes that really propelled him into the mix. Five straight bogeys from then to the house brought his inward nine to a conclusion in a fine 41 strokes and enabled him to pip Gerry Hannon to the top billing by a single point, with Donal Callaghan Jnr completing the podium on a break-of-tie.
The gross prize went the way of Ryan McGettigan (+1), while the Ladies Prize from the Captain was won by Deirdre Hensey (20) with 38 points – a first Major for the popular past Lady Captain.
Congrats to all the prize winners on the day and to Captain Pat for hosting an enjoyable day and night – with plenty dancing after the meal as Gerry O'Sullivan serenaded the clubhouse. 

Results - Mr Pat Horner's Captain's Prize – Saturday 29th June
Winner: Matthew McLaughlin (24) – 42 pts
Runner-up: Gerry Hannon (17) – 41 pts BOT
Gross: Ryan McGettigan (+1) – 32 gross pts
Third: Donal Callaghan Jnr (13) – 41 pts
Cat 1: Jack Friel (6) – 39 pts
Cat 2: Pat Barrett (17) - 39 pts
Cat 3: Noel Gillespie (21) – 39 pts
Past Captain: Garrett Horkan (31) – 39 pts
Council Member: Brendan Cullen (17) – 36 pts
First Nine: Ray Devenney (20) – 22 pts
Second Nine: Mickey Crossan (36) – 24 pts
Longest Drive: Ronan McAteer
Nearest The Pin: Ciaran Brogan
Captain's Prize to the Ladies
Winner: Deirdre Hensey (20) – 38 pts
Runner-up: Aedeen Conway (15) – 37 pts
Gross: Claire McGonagle (5) – 23 gross pts
Third: Roisin McCormack (16) – 35 pts
First Nine: Mary Barrett (24) – 17 pts
Second Nine: Brighdin Hawke (52) – 21 pts
Longest Drive: Claire McGonagle
Nearest The Pin: Roisin McCormack 

Open Week 2024
Please see fixture list below for Open Week 2024.

Wed 10th July 2024 Open Week – Singles Stableford Kindly Sponsored by Letterkenny Driving Range Gents & Ladies
Thur 11th July 2024 Open Week – Singles Stroke Kindly Sponsored by Total Golf Gents & Ladies
Fri 12th July 2024: Open Week - Single Stableford Kindly Sponsored by Donegal Oil Gents & Ladies
Sat 13th July 2024: Open Week - 4 BBB Kindly Sponsored by Knockalla Caravan Park Gents & Ladies (Any combinaton)
Sun 14th July 2024: Open Week - Single Stableford Kindly Sponsored by Pat O'Neill Building Services Ltd Gents & Ladies
Mon 15th July 2024: Open Week - 2 person Scramble for Donegal Hospice Charity Day (All proceeds on the day go to Donegal hospice) Gents & Ladies (Any combinaton)
Tues 16th July 2024: Open Week – Singles V Par Kindly Sponsored by Keating Amenities Gents & Ladies
Wed 17th July 2024 Open Week – Singles Stableford Kindly Sponsored by Pattersons Caravan Park Gents & Ladies

Club Results 
Wednesday 26th June
Winner: Joe Hensey (15) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Mark Bolton (29) – 39 pts
Gross: Jamie Foley (+1) – 36 gross pts
Third: Donal Callaghan Snr (16) – 38 pts

Sunday 30th June
Winner: Joe Coyle (10) – 70 nett BOT
Runner-up: Ollie O'Dowd (12) – 70 nett
Gross: Paddy McGroarty (9) – 80 gross
Third: Brian Boyle (25) – 74 nett

Ladies News
Deirdre Hensey wins her first Major.
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 was 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 totaling 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.
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

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