The Finn Harps Academy Golf Classic was a great success in Ballybofey and Stranorlar Golf Club last Sunday.
There were fifty teams competing for the fantastic first prize of a fourball in the famous K Club in Kildare with overnight accommodation included.
RESULTS:
1st 92 Points (43/49)
Paddy McDermott
Lorcan Farrell
Ciaran Murphy
Johnny McGrath
2nd. 92 Points. (45/47)
Keith Sheils
Dessie Sheils
Kevin James
Eugene Gallagher
3rd. 92 Points (46/46)
Ronan Gallagher
Stephen Lynch
Pauric McCroary
Kate Meenan
4th. 92 Points (47/45)
Eamon McCauley
Charlie McGowan
Gerry Byrne
Owen Byrne
5th. 91 Points (43/48)
Denny McClean
Liam O’Neill
John Patton
Joe Rowley
6th. 91 Points (45/46)
Jack Parke
Jordan Gallagher
Vinny McLaughlin
Richard Devenney
7th. 91 Points (48/43)
Brendan Dunleavy
Kieran McShea
PJ McGowan
Cathal McHugh
Ladies. 84 Points (40/44)
Sharon Brady
Eileen Reilly
Mary McHugh
Deirdre Kelly
Nearest the Pin
Ladies – Sheila Breen. (14 inches)
Gents – Fionn Robinson (2 Ft 4 inches)
James Rodgers, one of the organisers, said: “I want to thank the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Golf Club for hosting the Classic once again and particular mention to Club President Pat Mc Caughan, Lady Captain Brid Devenney, and Captain Dermot O Neill for their cooperation and collaboration leading up to the event and again on the day.
“The course was in excellent condition, and this is testament to the work of the greens staff and greens Convenor Barry Mc Menamin.
“As usual, Mary McHugh and Tanya Doherty and their staff provided everyone with a warm welcome and excellent service.”
“The Golf Classic is a very important fundraiser for the Academy, and I want to acknowledge the main sponsors on the day and they are; Gerard Browne Tool Hire, Joseph Mc Menamin And Sons Building Contractors, Mc Nultys Mace Stranorlar, Marley’s Travel, LaffertyBuses, and Bizzprint. Also, I want to thank Kernans and IMotors for their sponsorship and support to the Academy this year again and in the past. We had many Tee And Greens sponsors, and I want to thank them for their contributions. Moreover, I want to thank all of the teams that took part for their support and for making the day such a success.
James continued: “I want to thank Elizabeth Rodgers, Celine Friel, Aisling Dignam, and John Campbell who were there at the crack of dawn to ensure the smooth running of the event. John is part of the organizing committee along with Aisling, all of whom work tremendously hard on behalf of the Academy.
“As I said, this is a very important fundraiser for the Academy, and I know the Head of Academy Kevin Mc Hugh is appreciative of all the support as it supplies the necessary resources to support our Academy players on their journey to one day play for the Finn Harps first team.”
