Dunfanaghy’s very own Luke Kelly kicked off 2019 in style today by winning the Flogas Irish Junior Open Winter Series (U15 section) at Co. Louth Golf Club. Full results below.
Gents Single Stableford
Sunday 6th January 2019
1st  James T Sweeney (10)             40 pts
2nd Dominic Bogues (13) Fortwilliam   39 pts BOT
Gross: Daniel McColgan (4)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 33 pts
3rd Cyril Robinson (21)                39 pts BOT
1st  Nine: Anthony Gallagher (15)       22 pts
2nd Nine: Jim Walsh (19)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 19 pts
CSS: 37 pts
Open 4 Ball Better Ball – Stroke
Saturday 5th January 2019
1st  Columba Gavigan (9) Portnoo           59
Anthony Thompson (14) Portnoo
2nd David Irvine (8) Strabane                60
Peter Johnston (25) Ballybofey
3rd John Chambers (9) COD                 61
Nigel Doherty (13)
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Open Stableford
Wednesday 2nd January 2019
1st  Martin McFadden (7) Ballbofey      38 pts
2nd Sean Quinn (12)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 37 pts BOT
Gross: Sean Duffy Jnr (2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 35 pts
3rd  James McCormick (5) Grange       37 pts BOT
1st  Nine: Dominic Bogues (13)           22 pts
2nd Nine:Â Â Paul Kelly (7) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 20 pts
CSS: 37 pts
Open 4 Ball Better Ball Stableford (Any combination)
Monday 31st December 2018
1st  Pat Bonner (14)              40 pts
Michael Dunne (21)
2nd Alyn McKee (15) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 39 pts
Margaret McKee (19)
3rd  John Chambers (9)          38 pts
Nigel Doherty (13)
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It is a fabulous achievement for Kelly and his family. Dunfanaghy Golf Club would like to extend their Congratulations from and they look forward to Kelly bringing home lots more silverware.
The ‘Flogas Irish Junior Open Series’ is Europe’s Premier Junior Golf Series with competitors traveling from across the world to compete for the prestigious ‘Gary Player Trophy’ bestowed on the Junior Golfer of the Year.
Starting out as the ‘Irish Junior Open’ in 2014 with a two-day event attracting 200 competitors it has quickly grown into one of the most professionally run junior golf series in the world, led by double UK & Ireland award winning PGA professional and MG Pro Golf director Michael Gallagher.
Endorsements from global superstars Gary Player, Sir Nick Faldo, Justin Rose, Ian Poulter, Darren Clarke, Alan Shearer, Shane Warne, Ronan Keating, and Paul O’Connell have all helped in showcasing the series across the globe.
The Series gathers an estimated 22 million media impressions each year thanks to a vast array of media advertising including ESPN, BBC & ITV.
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