The annual MS Ireland Classic (Donegal Branch) was held on Saturday 2nd June at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club and, according to Clement Clarke, was a huge success bringing in around €14,000.
Clement thanked his committee and a the volunteers who each year put in an enormous amount of work to make sure the day goes of without a hit.
The course on the day was in great condition, well, until about 5pm when the heavens opened and and within about 30 minutes the course was almost washed away.
Earth moved stones where transferred to new destinations where stones weren’t meant to be. Because of this deluge of rain about 15 teams where forced to retire.
All was forgiven afterwards in the clubhouse when everyone was treated to live music and great entertainment. There were loads of Spot prizes given out on the night also.
Teams.
The B&S Junior Cup team travelled to Letterkenny golf club in search of a top four finish. Two qualify for the Matchplay stages but unfortunately for the B&S side it wasn’t to be.
The Pierce Purcell team travelled to Strabane golf club for the first round of Matchplay and put up a great fight but went out losing bye three matches to two.
On an upbeat note the Fred Daly team took on and beat Dunfanaghy and now look forward to a match against Hilton Templepatrick. This should be an exciting match for the lads.
The Ulster Cup team had a good win at home over neighbours Omagh in the first leg and take a five matches to two lead up to the Tyrone Capital.
Tuesday 29th May 2018
Kindly sponsored by: Sean O’Donnell & Cathal Mc Hugh
1st Nett: John F.Gallagher (12) 42pts.
2nd Nett: Oran Allen (15) 39pts.BOT
Gross: Ryan Griffin (3) 33pts.
3rd Nett: Leo Gallagher (17) 39pts.BOT
Senior Prize: Paddy Watters (19) 35pts.
Competitors 70 CSS 68
Saturday 2nd June MS Classic Sponsored by Brownes Autos.
1st Tony Griffin, John McCaughan, Ryan Griffin and Freddie Wilson. (108pts)
2nd M McGinty, D Burke. M McGrath and R Devenney. (102pts)
3rd E Burke. G McGee J Burke and S Bonner (100pts) bot
4th T Cullen, P O’Donnell, J McAllister and JW McNulty. (100pts) bot.
5th B Foy, J Blee, E Foy and D Grindle.(100pts) bot
6th M Wilson, J Brady, T Grindle and D Doherty. (99pts)
Ladies Team: M Boyle, S Maloney, C Callaghan and S Canning
Sunday 3rd June 2018 Sponsored by DM Waste
1st Nett: Johnny Moore (17) 40pts.
2nd Nett: Thomas McMenamin (10) 39pts.
Gross: Ryan Griffin (3) 34pts.
Monday 4th June Mixed Scramble
Winners Pat Maguire, Sharon Maloney, Ryan Griffin and Amelda Muldoon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday 8th June. Scramble. Draw at 5:30pm sharp
Saturday 9th June, Monthly Medal Kindly Sponsored by Lawns Motor Factors
Sunday 10th June, Gents Comp Kindly Sponsored by Gerard Quinn Fuels
Tuesday 12th Open Sponsored by Paddy McNulty & Ronnie Reilly
Coming soon: Red Hugh’s GAA Classic Friday 15th June
