Another close contest with just 8 strokes separating the top 14 players. The battle at the top could only be sorted by Countback. Charlie Keys had a brilliant 62 nett on Sunday. Paul Colgan was very unlucky with a marvelous 76 gross. Playing off 14 brought him back to 62 nett also, and had a better back nine than Charlie, but Brendan McCusker arrived with 62 nett, and again, a better back nine than Charlie & Paul.

Gents:-

1st – Brendan McCusker, 62 nett

2nd – Paul Colgan, 62 nett

3rd – Charlie Keys, 62 nett

Gross – Malachy Graham, 75

Front 9 – Barry Byrne, 29 nett

Back 9 – Maurice Coulter, 29 nett

Ladies:-

1st – Gillian Chartres, 76 nett

2nd – Hazel McDonald (Lady Captain), 78 nett

Nearest the Pin – Barbara Kingston.

Next week:- Peter Bogue Motor Repairs Open Stableford Fri 25th to Mon 28th

Members please note. Use the time sheets to book your slot for the competitions. Phone Victor, he’s only too glad to help.

Members involved in the club tournaments ie Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles should get their matches played asap. Pressure is now on, with the run in to Captain’s Day (early Sept).

Captain’s Draw…..

Will those with ticket returns still to be made, be reminded that the draw will be held on Captain’s Day, so please make your returns, as soon as possible.

Facilitating Fun continues every Monday from 10am. Young and old (and in between) are very welcome. No charge.

Spontaneous applause broke out among the committee members present when the result was declared. The ever popular Stephen McClelland had come out on the right side of an enthralling battle, but only just. Winston Burke had laid down the first challenge with 41pts. Then up popped Paul Armstrong with 41pts. Countback required. Then Stephen arrived with 41pts. Countback required again, before being declared the winner. This is the second week in a
row that we’ve required Countback to get a winner, again, with 41pts. Snapping at these guys’ heels was Stan (Monty) Montgomery, 40pts and Eugene Rooney, 39pts. Full result as follows:

Gents:

1st  – Stephen McClelland, 41pts
2nd – Paul Armstrong, 41pts
3rd – Winston Burke, 41pts
Gross – Raymond Farrell, 83
Front 9 – Stan Montgomery, 24pts
Back 9 – Eugene Rooney, 23pts (2nd week running)

Ladies:

1st – Linda Armstrong, 35pts

36 entrants for the Scott’s Bakery Open Stableford competition saw a rush for top spot on day three. The battle for pole position was between, Eugene Rooney, Alan Forsythe, Kenny Robinson & Kevin King. Just one point separated
all four with the result being declared after countback.

Gents:

1st – Kevin King, 41pts
2nd – Kenny Robinson, 41pts
3rd – Alan Forsythe, 41pts
Gross – Winston Burke, 75
Front 9 – John Graydon
Back 9 – Eugene Rooney
Nearest the Pin – Eamon Rasdale

Ladies:

1st – Gillian Chartres, 31pts
2nd – Betty Monaghan, 26pts

52 entrants in the Fee Engineering competition. Top of the pops was The Mighty, Dave Johnstone. He rattled in a few pars and a birdie for good measure to score a healthy 44 points. Results are as follows …

Gents:

1st –  David Johnstone, 44pts
2nd – Eugene Rooney, 43pts
3rd – Kevin King, 40pts
Gross – Malachy Graham, 75
Front 9 – Paul Armstrong, 22pts
Back 9 – Kevin McGarry, 22pts

Ladies:

1st – Gillian Chartres, 30pts
2nd – Carmel Rooney, 25pts

Next up is “Scott’s Bakery – 18 Hole Club Stableford from the 4th to 6th August (last month of summer). Time sheet in operation, please use it.

We have had a large number of visitors over the past few weeks, (people home for weddings etc) who enjoy their game of golf but are short of equipment. Every effort will be made to accommodate you so if you’re short of a ‘bag’ for instance, please ask Victor or any of the committee. We will be only too glad to help.

Members involved in the club tournaments ie Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles should get their matches played asap. Captains Draw tickets have been issued and can be purchased through Victor or any of our Committee members. Proceeds in aid of Local Dementia Care and our Course Irrigation System, which is now well under way.

Facilitating Fun continues every Monday from 10am. Young and old (and in between) are very welcome. No charge.