Club News 30th July

​Club News
Upcoming events
A remainder that as we turn from July into August there are still come major event left on the calendar. This 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. Timesheets are in operation for both, with the Barton Cup nine-hole qualifier taking place on Monday morning.

Portsalon teams progress
Congrats to Joe Hensey and his Donegal Seniors squad after they overcame Ballyliffin in a close second leg last weekend to progress into the final. They will now face either Falcarragh or Cruit Island in the final, with dates and times to be confirmed.
Cathal Canning's Donegal League side are also through after edging out neighbours Rosapenna in a close battle in their second leg in Portsalon on Friday. They have yet to learn their semi-final pairing.

Club Results
Wednesday 24th July
Winner: Gerard Dorrian (19) – 43 pts
Runner-up: Billy Walsh (16) – 38 pts
Gross: Johnny Shields (3) – 29 gross pts

Saturday 27th July – Lady Captain Noreen McConigley's Prize to Gents
Winner: Brian Haughey (19) – 45 pts
Runner-up: Martin McFadden (25) – 42 pts BOT
Gross: Sean Hensey (4) – 31 gross pts
Third: Aodh McCormack (22) – 42 pts
First Nine: Michael O'Hara (23) – 23 pts
Second Nine: Teddy Russell (26) – 27 pts

Sunday 26th July – Monthly Medal
Winner: James Lynch (16) – 68 nett
Runner-up: Johnny Kelly (21) – 69 nett BOT
Gross: Jamie Foley (+1) – 71 gross
Third: Stephen Boucher (18) – 69 nett

Ladies News


Lady Captain’s Day was Mae’s day in Portsalon on Saturday. To a rousing standing ovation, Mae Blaney was presented with the Lady Captain’s Prize of 2024 by Noreen McConigley.
The applause became more prolonged as Mae quipped that it was her first ever Lady Captain’s Prize to win, in all the years she is playing golf. Mae has served as Lady Captain and still works diligently on the ladies committee to promote ladies golf in Portsalon Golf Club.
She recorded a tremendous score of 42 points and acknowledged her playing partners especially for willing her final putt to go in on the 18th!

On a day of high scoring, 40 pts by Sarah Nicholl came runner-up on a bot from Mary Barrett, who took 3rd place.
The longest drive by Roisin McCormack was miles up the 11th & it took most of the rest of us mere mortals, 2 shots to try and reach it!
Claire McGonagle set a target on the 10th for the Nearest the Pin which couldn’t be beaten either.

Vice Lady Captain Roisin was the compere for the night and spoke of the work and effort Noreen has put into everything she does in the club, in particular with the lady beginners introduction to golf on a Friday evening.
These sentiments were echoed by Captain Pat Horner and President Donal Callaghan who for his part remains in awe of Noreen’s parking skills, who can perfectly manoeuvre into the tight space left by Donal!

Lady Captain Noreen gave a heartfelt speech thanking everyone in Portsalon who made her day so special and enjoyable. Proud of her family, their unwavering support, and of course Seán who gets everything sorted and happily goes for everything! She gave a particular thanks to her committee, Vice Lady Captain Roisin, Hon Sec Anne, Treasurer Claire, H/Cap Sec Aedeen, Comp Sec Iris and members Deirdre, Mae, Frances, Roseanne and Tracey who all do an amazing job behind the scenes to keep the ladies branch to the fore within the club. She also appealed to any lady to consider taking on a role and spoke so eloquently about the wonderful solidarity we all share with Portsalon Golf Club as members.

Appreciation of all the work our Greens staff to keep the course in absolute pristine condition summer and winter was also acknowledged by Noreen. The meal provided by Roisin and her staff was as always superb, and members danced off the calories long into the night.

Revive Team

After very tough matches against Newtonstewart on Sunday, the journey for the Revive team ended. Having won some fantastic matches, they bowed out in the quarter finals. Appreciation to the entire team and panel for all their time, travelling, and effort to get this far against some very tough opposition. Thanks also to Roseanne Logue whose Captaincy of the team has been excellent as always!
Thanks to the Newtonstewart team for extending wonderful hospitality to the Portsalon visiting team.
Results
Lady Captain’s Prize

Winner – Mae Blaney 42 pts

Runner-Up – Sarah Nicholl – 40pts Bot
Gross – Claire McGonagle – 25 gross pts
3rd – Mary Barrett – 40 pts
4th – Deirdre O’Toole – 39pts
Past Captains – Anne Speedie – 38 pts Bot
Committee – Roisin McCormack – 36pts Bot
5th - Eileen McLarnon – 36pts Bot
6th – Geraldine Hickland - 36pts Bot
7th – Tricia Bradley – 36pts Bot
Front 9 – Claire Ferry – 19ts
Back 9 – Kathleen McCormick – 20pts
Longest Drive – Roisin McCormack
Nearest the Pin – Claire McGonagle



Guests
Ladies


Winner – Fiona Boyle
Runner-Up Marian O’Sullivan Letterkenny Golf Club

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