The 2019 St. Eunan’s College Alumni, sponsored by Mick McGinley, was played in a glorious manicured Letterkenny Golf Club on Saturday.
After a great day’s golf with players coming from Germany (Greg Cullen), England (Shane Blaney home from Doncaster Rovers), Dublin, Tullamore, Belfast and all parts of Donegal, especially the welcome return of Brian Cannon (Falcarragh).
On the day it was the local man Liam Wiseman who was victorious.
After a poor start with only 5 points after 4 holes Liam settled and 1 over par for the next five and a blistering 22 points on the second nine with six pars a birdie at the 18th sealed the victory on the 18th to finish on 39 points.
A delighted Joe Blake was runner up finishing on 37 points with a solid round of 9 pars. Eugene McKeever played well finished in third place on 36 points on a break of tie from five other players.
The Gross went to Jamie Foley who played very well on 34 points, a great performance in a strong field of low handicappers.
Best visitor: Victor Byrne 38 points, and in 2nd place Pat Mc Grath.
Best Teacher: Paul O’ Keefe 1ST Lady Triona Wiseman
Youth Alumni winner: Adam Duncan 29 points 13 holes
Alumni Society: Rory McGonigle 38 points
Decade winners: 1950’s Bryan Harkin 35 points
1960’s Hugh Coll 36 points
1970’s Eamon Mc Dermott 35 points
1980’s Dermot Shields 36 points
1990’s Patrick O’Kane 35 points
2000 Sean Hensey 35 points
Edward Harvey and Cathal Roarty thanked Mick McGinley for his generous sponsorship. Mick has been a great supporter of the College and the Committee were delighted that the MacRory Cup player of 1956 was behind them once again.
Niall O’Donnell (representing Mick McGinley) also paid compliment to the Letterkenny Golf for hosting the event and the excellent condition of the course and players should really enjoy Open week starting on the 6th June on this great parkland.
Browns of the Green restaurant presented lovely food all day which was well received.
