Portsalon Golf Club
Captains & Presidents Drive In
Despite the poor weather conditions which prevailed on Sunday last there was a large turnout for the President’s and Captain’s drive in at Portsaon Golf Club. It was indeed a remarkable event as for the first time in the history of Portsalon Golf Club that a lady member (Kathleen Mc Cormick) was bestowed with the coveted title of club President. Added to this historic event also saw the President’s daughter Deirdre Hensey tee off as the Lady Captain for 2013.This was yet another first for Portsalon golf club and surely will go down in the history books as the first club in the county if not in the country to have a mother and daughter hold the prestigious club tiles of President and Lady Captain. Not being overawed by the occasion the Portsalon Captain Joe Harkin set the standards for the coming year much to the delight of his admirers with a majestic drive which split the first fairway. As the morning rain continued the competition secretary had to do a new draw as golfers cancelled due to the wet conditions. The poor weather did not deter the large turnout and the event got under way as a team classic with two holes counting. The winning team was Joe Hensey, Noel Nicholl, Fergus Friel and Dave Jones with 88 points , runners up Martin Blaney, Damian Hannigan, James Lynch and Adrian Mc Alary. Both captain’s Joe Harkin and lady captain club president Kathleen Mc Cormick thanked everyone for their good wishes and for the numbers who turn up on the day. They had a special thank you to the Otway captain Patrick Kelly and Otway Lady captain Mary Hasson who played on the day and wished them both success in their year ahead.
EGM
Following discussions from the Annual General Meeting which was held on Friday 18th January last it was agreed to hold an EGM to continue discussions. The council have announced that the EGM will take place on Friday 15th February I the clubhouse at 8 p.m.
Events
On Saturday 16th February there is an open stableford competition and on Sunday 17th a members competition. On Wednesday 20th an open stableford competition. . A time sheet is in operation for all competitions contact 0749159459 or go online to portsalongolfclub.com.
Gaeltacht League
The scheduled Gaeltacht League match against Rosapenna has been cancelled. A new date will be confirmed later. Portsalon have two matches remaining in this seasons campaign. These are Nairn/Portnoo 2nd march and the rescheduled match at Rosapenna. The Gaeltacht League Captain’s Day wil take place at Cloughaneeley Golf course on Saturday 21st April. The captain of the Gaeltacht League has decided that the Portsalon captains prize will take place at Portsalon thus allowing all who played in this season campaign the opportunity to play.
Results
The result of the Portsalon Winter Links staged on Saturday 9th was as follows; in the net section the winner was Stephen Connolly (6) 41 points, runner up Michael O’Hara (18) 39 points 3rd Martin Mc Dermott (6) Stabane 38 points. In tehe gross section the winner was Noel Callan (0) Faughan Valley 36 points, runner up Connor Connolly (4) 34 points, 3rd Eamon mc Dermott (3) 33 points. The CSS was 36 points.
Protect Your Course.
Members are encouraged to take a Divot Bag with them on their golfing round. If each member replaced their own divot and one other following each shot. Divot bags are available on entry to the first tee box and also at the 5th & 12th tee boxes.. Please ensure that you pick up a bag and assist with the course maintenance. Every little helps.
Local Rule-Stakes and Ropes
All members and visitors are reminded that a local rule is in operation regarding the identified areas surrounding our greens. This is an action taken to protect the areas surrounding the greens.
Placing
Members and visitors should note that six inch placing on all fairways only was is in operation at Portsalon Golf Club.
On Line Booking
Members and visitors to Portsalon Golf Club should note that on line booking is now available for all competitions at Portsalon at the flick of a button go to portsalongolfclub.com
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