Club News 9th July

Open Week 2024
Portsalon's 2024 Open Week is now underway. Members and visitors alike can book their slots via BRS or by calling the shop on 074 9159459. The remaining events are: 
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 combination)
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 combination)
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 Patterson's Caravan Park Gents & Ladies
Team Golf 
Congrats to Sean Canning and his Ulster Cup team on a gritty win over Carrickfergus GC on Sunday last. The topsy-turvy game saw Alistair Rodger and Colm McConigley picking up wins up in Antrim to give Portsalon a major foothold but, at home, two of the three matches were won by the Carrickfergus visitors, with Brian Devlin holding firm in match three to level matters. 
That meant a playoff, where Carrickfergus had home advantage, and it was Alistair Rodger that was tasked with trying to see things over the line. He went into battle for a second time with Crawford McRae and the pair had a fascinating three-hole tussle. Alistair's exceptional drive on the third playoff hole heaped pressure on the home team and a leaked drive into some trees handed the Portsalon man an initiative he would refuse to give back as he won the playoff to send Portsalon through to face Faughan Valley next. A wonderfully sporting game in both venues on Sunday, Sean and team wish to extend thanks to Team Captain's Simon and Billy from Carrickfergus on their hospitality. 

Club Results 
Wednesday 3rd July
Winner: Matthew McLaughlin (23) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Mark Bolton (28) – 37 pts

Saturday 6th July 
Winner: Alfie Rodger (25) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Mark Howard (11) – 39 pts BOT
Gross: Dermot Shields (5) – 29 gross pts
Third: Shaun Campbell (20) – 39 pts

Sunday 7th July 
Winner: Clive Davison (11) – 44 pts
Runner-up: Kevin McFadden (23) – 42 pts
Gross: Chuck McTaggart (13) – 27 gross pts
Third: Sean Gibson (17) – 41 pts

Ladies News

June Medal
As Lady Captain’s Day approaches, all eyes are turning to the in-form ladies. The alternate day on Friday 5th July saw Hilary Thompson bring in a net score of 72 in the stroke competition to win the rescheduled June Medal, so she will be added to the growing list of the ladies to watch out for at the end of the month.

Speaking of which, the list is on the notice board in the ladies locker room for names of those intending to play on Lady Captain’s day, and attend the dinner. Please make sure you get your name down as soon as possible in order that numbers can be given to the restaurant.

Lady Beginners
There will be no lady beginners scramble this Friday evening 12th July as it is Open Week.

Open Week
Just a reminder to pre-book your times for our Open Week Festival of Golf which has commenced this week. There are some great competitions with lots of variations. A special mention for the 2-person scramble, any combination, on Monday the 15th July. All proceeds on the day, will be donated to the very worthy Donegal Hospice.


Club Matchplay.
The second round should all be near completion and round 3 gets underway. If you haven’t heard from your opponent, don’t wait, drop her a message and get your matches organised!