In golf news, Frances Shannon is celebrating winning the Portsalon Ladies Open sponsored by Lennonside Butchers, Ramelton!
Portsalon Golf Notes – 12th July:
Portsalon’s Open Week 2021 draws to a close on Wednesday 14th July after a very successful eight-day festival of golf. The weather has mostly been kind, with some exceptional sunshine over the weekend making for ideal playing conditions. The club are delighted to have hosted plenty visiting golfers from around Ireland during Open Week, alongside many regular faces from neighbouring clubs in Donegal.
At the time of going to press, the chase for Golfer of the Week appears to be led by in-form Patrick McGowan who crafted a superb level-par round on Monday afternoon from a ten-handicap. Plenty more prizes still to be had. The club thanks our tremendous array of sponsors for both ladies and gents competitions during Open Week, as it would not be possible without their generous support.
Captain’s Prize – Mr Stephen Connolly
Mr Stephen Connolly will host his Captain’s Prize on Saturday 24th July. The format for the day will be somewhat different to the traditional event, with no possibility of an indoor evening event. Timesheet is now live on BRS for booking.
Play in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Portsalon Members are invited to take part in Captains, Iris and Stephens Play in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness 3-ball Scramble on Friday 30th July. €50 per team (including food) with timesheet in operation.
Team Golf
Note to all team captains, please send results/fixtures/news/updates to: admin@portsalongolfclub if you would like to have them included in notes/on social media. Team photos etc. are welcome too.
Open Week Results
Wednesday 7th July: Stableford sponsored by Ocean Knowledge
Winner: Aidan McCafferty (26) – 45 pts
Runner-up: Gerard Duffy (14) – 44 pts
Gross: Sean Hensey (6) – 34 gross pts
Third: Des Fegan (24) – 43 pts
First Nine: Cathal McGettigan (23) – 23 pts
Second Nine: Michael Molloy (20) – 23 pts
Best Lady: Celia Doran (Letterkenny) – 41 pts
Thursday 8th July: Donegal Hospice Charity Day – Gents & Ladies 2 Person Scramble
Winners: S Kelly & G Kelly (5) – 58
Runners-up: O Friel & L Donlon (6) – 60 BOT
Third: K Boyce and S Nicholl (8) – 60
Fourth: J Harkin & M Campbell (8) – 62
Friday 9th July: Gents Singles Stroke sponsored by Total Golf
Winner: Patrick McGowan (11) – 67 BOT
Runner-up: Dean Shields (16) – 67
Gross: Ryan McGettigan (1) – 72 gross
Third: Finian Ferry (18) – 69
First Nine: Sam Faulkner (10) – 33
Second Nine: Johnny Kelly (19) – 32
Saturday 10th July: Gents & Ladies 4BBB sponsored by Knockalla Caravan Park
Winners: S Nicholl / S Nicholl (18) – 49 pts
Runners-up: B Carlin / M Boyle (27) – 47 pts
Gross: B McGrath / D McMenamin – 37 gross pts
Third: B Thompson / H Thompson (32) – 46 pts
Sunday 11th July: Gents Singles Stableford sponsored by Pat O’Neill Building Services
Winner: John Overend (28) – 43 pts
Runner-up: Aidan Cannon (20) – 42 pts
Gross: Conor Connolly (4) – 31 gross pts
Third: Eunan McGlynn (12) – 41 pts
Visitor: Eugene Ferry (11, North West) – 39 pts
First Nine: Dermot Shields (9) – 22 pts
Second Nine: Liam McBride (28) – 22 pts
Monday 12th July: Gents & Ladies Singles Stableford sponsored by Keating Amenities
Monday 12th July: Gents & Ladies Singles Stableford sponsored by Keating Amenities
Winner: Paddy McGowan (10) – 46 pts
Runner-up: Michael Campbell (15) – 45 pts
Gross: Aidan Kelly (3) – 34 gross pts
Third: Padraic O’Malley (30) – 42 pts
First Nine: Stuart Nicholl (20) – 23 pts
Second Nine: Cathal McGettigan (23) – 23 pts
Ladies: Mary McGuigan (29) – 38 pts
Portsalon Ladies Golf Club Notes
Portsalon’s Open Week offered plenty of variety and opportunities to play on the banks for the members and visitors alike. Encouraged by exceptional playing conditions and aided by the fine weather, the large numbers playing daily reflected the high standard of play and the scoring retuned each day. Well done to all who took part and in particular to the sponsors, whose invaluable support is much appreciated by all.
Frances takes home the bacon thanks to Lennonside Butchers
Frances Shannon had a sizzling round of golf on Friday 9th July, carding a whopping 46 pts, four points clear of visiting Lady Captain Cliona Murphy from Rosapenna to win the Ladies Open sponsored by Lennonside Butchers, Ramelton.
Claire Ferry, winner of Portsalon Ladies Open Sponsored by Total Golf, with Sarah Nicholl, Third place.
Friday 9th July – Stableford sponsored by Lennonside Butchers, Ramelton
Winner: Frances Shannon (29) – 46 pts
Runner-up: Cliona Murphy (34) – 42 pts
Gross: Pamela Clinton (12) – 25 gross pts
Third: Bridget McClafferty (34) – 40 pts
Visitor: Nuala McGarrigle (27, Letterkenny) – 36 pts
Claire Ferry’s Total Golf
In another high scoring game, Claire Ferry (40pts) edged out Aedeen Conway by a single point to win Sunday 11th July Ladies Open sponsored by Total Golf.
Sunday 11th July – Stableford sponsored by Total Golf, Derry
Winner: Claire Ferry (17) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Aedeen Conway (16) – 39 pts
Gross: Mary Beth McBrearty (15) – 22 gross pts
Third: Sarah Nicholl (19) – 38 pts
First Nine: Kate Gallagher (24) – 25 pts
Second Nine: Mary Barrett (25) – 20 pts
Mr Captain’s Prize for Ladies
Mr Captain Stephen Connolly will host his Captains Prize for Ladies on Friday 23rd July in advance of his Captain’s Day on Saturday 24th July.
Play in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Portsalon Members are invited to take part in Captains, Iris and Stephens Play in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness 3-ball Scramble on Friday 30th July. €50 per team (including food) with timesheet in operation.
Dates for your diary
July Monthly – ongoing. Lady Captains Day, 14th August, Mr Presidents Day, 28th August. Past Captains, 11th September. The timesheet is in operation and you must be booked in online before arriving at the club. Members are reminded to BOOK the timesheet, REGISTER at the Club shop on arrival and RETURN their completed cards in to the Ladies Locker room.
