Club News 30th September

Club News
Captains Away Weekend
Congratulations to John Martin who won the Captains Away Weekend in Knightsbrook County Meath. He was inspired by the European Ryder Cup team to acquire the coveted prize of an Adare Manor 2027 Ryder Cup Jersey, presented to him by Vice Captain Dr. Enda Cullen

Donegal League finalist in a battle with Buncrana
Cathal Canning's reigning Donegal League champs have their work cut out to hold onto the Paddy Carr Memorial Trophy after Sunday's first leg ended in a 4-1 success for Buncrana.
The contest was played in majestic autumnal sunshine on the shores of Lough Swilly and, as anticipated the home team were strong on their own patch.
Portsalon's opening pairings of Ryan McGettigan & Jack Patton and Johnny Shields & Shane Magee both saw their matches end in defeat on the 17th green.
In match three, Kevin Boyce and Eamonn McConigley came up with a superb display to close out a 5&4 win and give Portsalon the match they desperately wanted.
Behind them, Davitt Walsh and Stephen Connolly were defeated on 16th hole after another close contest and, in the final match, Paddy McGowan and Justin Green saw their hopes dashed on the 18th green as Buncrana claimed victory on the tricky par three.
It was certainly a gallant effort from the entire Portsalon side, with the matches played in a friendly and competitive spirit. Buncrana have a lead to hold onto for the second leg on Sunday 12th October in Portsalon but the home side will know there is little in it in terms of holes and will be setting their stall out to get the four matches or more they need to retain the Donegal League.

Clubs Results
Wednesday September 24th
Winner: John Logue (16) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Clive Davison (10) – 38pts

Saturday September 27th
Winner: Trevor Duncan (18) – 42pts
Runner-up: Ray Devenney (15) – 42pts

Sunday September 28th
Winner: Ray Devenney (14) – 43 pts
Runner-up: John Joe McGowan (24) – 42pts
Gross: Kevin McGonagle (7) – 31 gross pts
Third: Joe Ferry (14) – 42 pts


Ladies News

Ladies Winter Links
Incredibly good scores were returned by the ladies, on the first day of the ladies’ winter links in Portsalon Golf Club on Thursday 25th September. The shot of the day, came from Edith Neely of Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club who recorded, to much excitement, her very first Hole in One at the 10th Hole. The next ladies winter links will be played on Thursday 30th October.

Winner
Evelyn O’Malley (40) Letterkenny Golf Club 44pts
Runner – Up – Mary Ferry (30) 42pts
Gross – Bernie McQuade (6) 27pts
3rd – Heather Fleming (37) 40pts
4th - Edith Neely (27) 39pts
5th - Carol McDaid (36) 38pts
6th - Sheila King (38) 38pts

Front 9 – Eileen McLarnon (31) 21pts
Back 9 – Suzanne Gallagher (21) 21pts

Two’s
Edith Neely (27) 1 @10th
Sandra McMonagle (17) 2 @ 10th
Madge Kelly (25) 2 @ 15th
Ann Currie (19) 2 @ 10th
Anne Sweeney (28) 2 @ 10th


Mary McDaid Cup
Saturday 27th September brought the teams from Portsalon, Letterkenny and Rosapenna together to celebrate and remember lady golfers no longer with us. Happy memories of many of our friends who took to the fairways in all sorts of weather, sharing the love of the sport and enjoying the camaraderie. Many thanks to Roisin Kerr who presented the cup on behalf of the McDaid family.

Winners Mary McDaid Cup - Portsalon Golf Club 278 pts

Individual Winner - Mary Barrett Portsalon GC 43pts


Teams
1st - 114pts
Mary Barrett Portsalon GC
Anne Condon Letterkenny GC
Bríd McMenamin Rosapenna GC


Runners-Up 110 pts
Eileen McLarnon Portsalon GC
Margaret Harvey Letterkenny GC
Marina Hamilton Rosapenna GC


3rd - 108 pts
Deirdre Hensey Portsalon GC
Katrina Rainey Letterkenny GC
Terri Martin Rosapenna GC


Yellow Ball Team
Pamela Clinton Portsalon GC
Marian O’Sullivan Letterkenny GC
Kit Boyce Rosapenna GC


Play in Pink

An Open Ladies and Gents Fourball scramble will be held on the 10th Oct All money received from entries will go directly to the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.
Tickets for a Draw will also be on sale with all proceeds also going to the charity.
Cost : €10 members and €40 visitors
To Book – https://visitors.brsgolf.com/portsalon#//open-competition
Timesheet is now open. Book online at the above link or call the shop on 074 915 9459.
Weekend Members Competition
Winner - Anne Speedie 72 Nett
Runner-Up Pamela Clinton 73 Nett BOT

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