Springers 2012
The Springers will be starting on Sunday 16th January. A sheet has been put on the notice-board.
Jan 17
Jan 12
Winter Cup nearly decided!!
With all the bad weather we have had over the last few months, we thought we wouldn’t get this competition finished!
But thanks to the weather easing of a wee bit, and the good work of the greens staff, we were able to play the semi-finals last Sunday.
Father and son duo of Eric & Barry Reid saw of the challenge Fred McGavigan and Maurice Doherty.
In the other semi final Aidan Corry & Oliver Cresswell beat the clubhouse favourites, Mark Sharkey & Ronnie Wiley.
Winter Cup Final – Eric and Barry Reid v Aiden Corry and Oliver Creswell
The final will be played on Sunday 15th January @ 10.30.
Presentation of all the prizes will take place on Friday 27th January @ 9pm sharp.
Dec 23
Ladies – End of year presentations
The Ladies held a presentation night recently. Photos from the night in our Gallery
Dec 17
Merry Christmas
The Captain, President and Council would like to wish all our members a Merry Christmas and Peaceful New Year.
Dec 12
AGM – Rescheduled
Please Note
Due to the bereavement of Mr Charlie Friel
the AGM scheduled for Wednesday 14th December
has been cancelled and rescheduled for
Tuesday 20th December @ 8pm
Dec 11
Winter Cup Update
As you all know the course has been closed over the last week or two, which means the final two weeks of the Winter Cup Cup couldn’t be played.
The presentation which was scheduled for Friday 16th has now been cancelled until after the Winter Cup has been finished.
Dec 08
AGM – Wednesday 14th December
This years AGM will be on Wednesday 14th December 2011 @ 8pm
All paid up full members welcome.
Nov 28
Howdidido
As some of you might already know, we have installed a new competition and handicapping package from CLUB2000.
We now have a touch screen that will allow you to enter competitions, check your handicap and even check the balance on your card!
With this new package comes Howdidido, which allows you access your playing record online. Results will be downloaded to Howdidido, and these can be sent to you via email or text if you so wish.
This is a free service, and all you have to do to avail of this is to register on the Howdidido website.
Nov 24
New Rules of Golf from R & A
Following an exhaustive, four-year review of golf’s 34 playing Rules, nine principal Rules have been amended to improve clarity and ensure penalties are proportionate. Significant changes include:
• Ball Moving After Address (Rule 18-2b). A new exception is added which exonerates the player from penalty if their ball moves after it has been addressed when it is known or virtually certain that they did not cause the ball to move. For example, if it is a gust of wind that moves the ball after it has been addressed, there is no penalty and the ball is played from its new position.
• Ball in Hazard; Prohibited Actions (Rule 13-4). Exception 2 to this Rule is amended to permit a player to smooth sand or soil in a hazard at any time, including before playing from that hazard, provided it is for the sole purpose of caring for the course and Rule 13-2 (improving lie, area of intended stance or swing or line of play) is not breached.
See GUI website for more details Rules
Nov 23
Michael Bannon Coaching Day
Rory McIlroy’s golf coach, Michael Bannon made a full days visit to the club on Wednesday 2nd November for a coaching session with 50 of our junior members, a very enjoyable day was had by all and hopefully our junior section will reap the benefits of this brilliant day with both Michael Bannon and P.G.A professional Geoff Loughrey who was instrumental in setting this day up for his former club.
Many thanks also to Shaun McGonagle who gave a very inspirational talk on the mind side of the game later in the evening, a talk that was thoroughly enjoyed by the large crowd of golfers that attended.
More photos in our Gallery
Nov 22
Christmas Entertainment
Saturday 10th December – Christmas Party night
Music with “RIFF RAFF” – Limited Availability
Sunday 11th December - “Jazz Gazzette” 7.30-9.30pm All welcome
Saturday 17th December - Christmas Party night Music with “Jim Devine” Sorry booked out.
Sunday 18th December – Childrens Christmas party disco @ 4pm
Sunday 18th December – Strabane Concert Brass at 9pm
Followed by Music with Jim Devine
Monday 26th December – Boxing Day
Music with the brilliant “MR MEN” & Klassix Disco
Adm Members £4 Visitors £6 – LATE BAR
Saturday 31st December – New Years Eve Party
Music with “FRIENDS” & Klassix Disco
Adm Members £4 Visitors £6 – LATE BAR
Now booking parties for 2012 – Contact the club on 02871382007 for more details
Don’t forget you can find out all the latest happenings in the club on the website or on our Facebook page
The Captain, President and Council would like to wish all our members and visitors a Merry Christmas and Peaceful New Year.
Nov 21
Club Notes – 21st November 2011
GOLF COURSE GLOWS IN THE DARK!
Night time golf proved a great success on Friday night past, with heightened Media Coverage of the event adding even more to the enjoyment of the spectacle, including Sky Sports News who were present to record clips and interviews from the evening. In all 75 players, both Ladies and Gents, took to the fairways armed with a clear golf ball with a luminous stick inside, their necklace glow stick and some with miners type lights which had to be switched off while playing their shots. The top five holes were lit up with beacons like an airport runway showing the competitors the route to take, the greens and bunkers were similarly lit up in different colours and putting was aided by further glowing sticks in the holes. Almost £1500 was raised on the evening for the local Branch of C.R.Y., Cardiac Risk in the Young, with the present chairperson of the group, former Tyrone GAA Captain Brian Dooher also competing in the event. There was a close finish to the event with no fewer than seven players equalling the best score of the night nine points and on break of tie. The winner was declared as Oliver McNally, with Denis Porter and Kevin Keegan second and third.
Many thanks to all the sponsors of the night and to the organising committee headed by Vice –President Seamus Friel aided by James Patton, Jimmy Duncan, Sean McIntyre, Michael Kennedy, Gerry Glover and Brian O’Kane. Hopefully this will become an annual event in the future.
Saturday Stableford competitions.
The previous weeks Saturday Stableford Competition had a good entry of over 90 players with Joe Doherty taking the honours with an excellent 37 pts ahead of Maurice Doherty on 35 pts with Mickey Kelly 3rd also with 35 pts, the gross went to Enda Kennedy with level par 30 pts.
Last Saturday’s similar event went to Joey Roulstone with an eye catching 39 pts, one ahead of John Brolly on 38 pts and Denis Porter on 36 pts the gross went to Martin Rouse with 24 pts.
Thursday club
Last weeks Thursday club was a near washout with only a handful of brave souls completing the course in the horrendous weather conditions.
First went to Adrian McGonagle with 33 pts, 2nd Mark Sharkey 32 pts and 3rd Frankie Gallagher with 31 pts, the visitors prize went to Mark Rouse with 32 pts. The previous weeks competition was dominated by Pascal McGillian who’s 42 pts won by a country mile, the runner up was Danny Duffy with 36 pts and third went to Hugh Casey with 35 pts.
In the race for the golfer of the year title Ronnie Wiley is out in front on 99 pts with Denis Porter 2nd on 90 pts and Hugh Casey 3rd with 86 pts with 6 weeks remaining of the first phase.
Sperrin Springs Winter Cup
This Sunday will see the final week of qualifying in The Sperrin Springs Winter cup with all the semi-final places still up for grabs in what should be an intriguing weeks play with several key fixtures set to determine the eventual qualifiers in either of the sections.
In section (A) Keith Patterson and Billy Doherty lead the way on 19.5 pts after some great results in recent weeks including inflicting the first defeat of the campaign on early pacesetters Fred McGavigan and Maurice Doherty on Sunday past, their opponents this week are Oliver Creswell and Aidan Corry and if Patterson and Doherty can avoid defeat they will Qualify for the last four, probably along with the winners of the match between Fred McGavigan and Maurice Doherty who take on Freddie Patterson and Michael Baldrick, with John Maxwell and John Brolly still in the frame looking to take advantage of any late slip ups!
In section (B) the proceedings are slightly more clear cut with Ronnie Wiley and Mark Sharkey back on top on 20 pts after two back to back wins they will qualify if they take a solitary point from this weeks match against John Hegarty and John Tinney, they will be joined in the semi-final by William Potts and Johnny Potts if they can win their last fixture against Stephen Curry and Gerard Foley, with Eric and Barry Reid also still in contention despite losing to the leaders on Sunday Past.
Section (A)
1st K. Patterson & B. Doherty 19.5
2nd F mcGavigan & M.Doherty 18.5
3rd O.Creswell & A.Corry 17.0
4th J.Maxwell & J.Brolly 16.5
5th F.Patterson & M.Baldrick 16.0
Section (B)
1st R.Wiley & M.Sharkey 20.0
2nd W.Potts & J.Potts 17.0
3rd B.Reid & E.Reid 16.5
4th J.Hegarty &J.Tinney 16.5
5th S.Curry & G.Foley 15.0
Junior John Duffy Winter Cup
Play has progressed now to the final week of the John Duffy Junior Winter Cup with all the various section up for decision in this the upcoming final week. In section (a) Caolan Crawford and Conor McCool lead the way on 17 pts and look strong favourites to close out the section this week the left handed duo remaining unbeaten to date in the competition, in second place are Ryan McGowan and Shay Callaghan on 15 pts with Jordan Arthur and Lee McClelland 3rd on 12 pts.
In section (b) Singles…Hayden mcNamee and P McGranaghan are joint leaders on 28 pts Matt Campbell is 3rd with 26 pts with Adam McGill 4th with 22 pts. In section 3Cormac Hamilton is the clear leader on 38 pts, with Thomas McConnell 2nd with 28 pts and Conor Bratton 3rd with Garbhan Roulstone with 24 pts respectively.
Nov 21
Night Golf – Results
Strabane Golf Club hosted Charity 5-hole Night Competition on Friday 18th November. Over 70 players played in ideal conditions, which was covered by Sky Sports News cameras!!
All proceeds went to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
The winner on the night, on a break of tie, was Oliver McNally with 9 points.
- Left to right – Brian O’Kane (Captain), Winner Oliver McNally, Louise McShane from CRY Charity, Seamus Friel (Organiser)
- Vincent Bradley Paddy O’Kane Tommy Forbes Senan Roarty
Nov 12
Night Golf – Rules
Strabane Golf Club members can have fun as they test their skills in a unique competition - Night Golf Challenge on Friday 18th November 2011, open to ladies & gents.
Golfers will play the top five holes using glow-in-the-dark golf balls and follow a course marked with glowing markers to guide them from hole to hole.
Night Golf Rules
1 Play all shots with your club face parallel to the glowstick in the ball ( this prevents the glowstick falling out), please check that the glowstick is secure when you are placing it on the mat.
2 Always use your winter mat – normal winter rules apply
3 No DRIVERS (3 woods are ok). The ball can damage the face of the drivers
4 Do not shine torches on the ball when hitting or putting
5 No torches allowed on the green to read putts or when putting
6 When leaving the green, flash your torches on and off so that the fourball behind know when you are leaving the green.
We want people to enjoy themselves, and have a bit of fun. But safety is our No 1 priority, please be very careful. Make sure you stay away when people in your fourball are taking their shot. Also make sure that the fourball in front has moved away and signalled to you, before playing your shot.
There will be entertainment in the club afterwards, presentation should be around 11pm.
Nov 07
Club Notes – 7th November 2011
Course Slowly Recovering
As a result of the recent monsoon like conditions the golf course has taken an early Winter battering from the rains, leaving parts of the course extremely wet especially in the semi-roughs which have become particularly difficult to play from and as a result the Winter mats have had to be introduced somewhat earlier this year than was anticipated, however thanks to the sterling work from our greens-staff play has been possible for the most part.
Denis Porter (9) took the previous weeks 15 holes Stableford event with a fine 37 pts thanks to an eye catching one under gross back nine to finish ahead of Declan Lynch (8) who’s score of 34 pts was creditable in the conditions, third went to Dermott Corry (19) with 33 pts, while the gross prize was claimed by Ben Corry (4) with 28 gross pts.
With the more favourable conditions for play on Saturday past there was a much better entry for the weekly Stableford event which went to Shane McLaughlin (12), who has taken his great summer form into the Autumn returning a blistering 39 pts to romp home from the runner up Eugene Patton (22) who had 36 pts, the same total as third placed Noel Kelly (13) with the gross on this occasion going to Keith Patterson with 27pts.
Thursday Club
The popular Thursday Club event is in full swing and has reached week 6 in the first phase. Week fives competition went to Charlie Patton with 36 pts with Aidan Corry the runner up with 35 pts and Hugo McCusker third with 34 pts. Week six went to Denis Porter with 36 pts with Brian Haughey the runner up with 35 pts and Jimmy Henderson claiming 3rd with 35pts also.
Denis Porter now leads the way in the golfer of the year table with 84 pts just one clear of Ronnie Wiley with 83 pts.
Winter Cup
The Sperrin Springs Winter Cup has progressed through week 4 with the league tables in both sections very close affairs. In section (A)
Fred McGavigan and Maurice Doherty currently lead the way on 14 pts having won all four off their matches to date the latest win seeing them overcoming the challenge of the highly fancied David Mullen and Ryan Stevenson securing 3.5 pts, their opponent this week will be John Maxwell and John Brolly who have quietly moved into second place despite losing their match in week 3, these two will meet in this weeks series of matches in what should be a close encounter. Currently third in the section are Keith Patterson and Billy Doherty on 12 pts and they take on 4th placed David Friel and George McCay this week.
In section (B) There is a three way tie at the table summit after leaders Ronnie Wiley and Mark Sharkey lost on Sunday past to Stephen Curry and Gerard Foley who themselves have moved into contention just half a point behind the leaders. This weeks fixtures will see Wiley and Sharkey against fellow table toppers William Potts and Johnny Potts with Eric and Barry Reid taking on Curry and Foley.
Monday Club
Ten teams took part in last weeks Monday Club event with Kevin Keegan, Charlie Patton, Oliver McNally and Chris McDermott the winners with 79.5 pts, the runners up were Denis Porter, George Turner, Jim Wasson and Hugh Casey with 78.75 pts.
Michael Bannon Coaching Day
Rory McIlroys golf coach Michael Bannon made a full days visit to the club on Wednesday last for a coaching session with 50 of our junior members, a very enjoyable day was had by all and hopefully our junior section will reap the benefits of this brilliant day with both Michael Bannon and P.G.A professional Geoff Loughrey who was instrumental in setting this day up for his former club,
Many thanks also to Sean McGonagle who gave a very inspirational talk on the mind side of the game later in the evening, a talk that was thoroughly enjoyed by the large crowd of golfers that attended.
John Duffy Junior Winter Cup
In section (A) the left handed duo of Caolan Crawford and Conor mcCool lead the way on 7 pts, with Ryan McGowan and Shay Callaghan second on 6 pts, while in section (B) Matthew Campbell has built an early lead on 18 pts with Adam McGill second on 12 pts, In section (C) Thomas McConnell leads on 14 pts with Conor Bratton and Cormac Hamilton joint second on 10 pts.
Texas Hold’em Poker Classic
There is a Texas Hold’em poker classic in the main room this Friday night beginning at 9.15pm the entry fee is £10 per person and everyone is welcome.
Quiz night also returns for the winter season on Thursday 16th Nov at 10.pm sharp
A great programme of festive entertainment has been arranged over the Christmas period further details are available on the club website or on our Facebook page.
Oct 25
Winter Mats!
It’s that time of year again, a wee bit earlier than we would have liked,
but winter mats will be in use from Saturday 29th October. Anyone who would like to get a new one, they will be available from the club shop.
Oct 24
Club Notes – 24th October 2011
WINTER CUP UNDERWAY AT STRABANE
Despite the continued spell of horrendous wet weather the first two weeks play in the Sperrin Springs Winter cup have been played with last Sundays play over a reduced 15 holes course.
In Section (B) – the early leaders are Ronnie Wiley and Mark Sharkey who are on a maximum 8 points from their two fixtures to date, with Kevin O’Gorman and Andrew Walls lying in second place with 7.5 pts, these two pairings meet this week in the top match, also with two wins from two are Johnny Potts and Declan Doherty with 7 pts they taken on Stephen Curry and Gerard Foley who are on 5 pts.
In Section (A) – the only pairing still with maximum pts are David Friel and George McCay, their opposition this week are Fred McGavigan and Maurice Doherty who are handily placed only a half point behind them, the other top fixture in this section will see John Maxwell and John Brolly take on David Mullen and Ryan Stevenson in what should be a very close encounter.
Saturday Singles
Ryan McGowan (6) came home in first place in the recent Saturday qualifier with a modest 37 pts in tough conditions just getting the better off Paul McGill (8) on break of tie with Dermott Cairns in third place with 36 pts, Keith Patterson took the gross with 29 pts.
Last Saturdays qualifier saw a much reduced field competing with again the inclement weather the major factor, the winner was Billy Doherty (16) who held on despite a blank at the last hole to win with 35 pts a point clear of Vice-Captain Sean McIntyre With Brian Kelly third also with 34 pts, Paul McGill this time took the gross prize with 24 pts.
Thursday Club
Week three of the Thursday club competition went to John Brolly with an impressive 40 pts over the 15 holes in play Denis porter was the runner up with 38 pts with Charlie Patton third with 37 pts.
Week four of the competition went to Pascal McGillian with 36 pts with Denis Porter the runner up with 35 pts and Ronnie Wylie in third with 33 pts, the early golfer of the year status has Ronnie Wylie with an impressive early lea on 69 pts with Denis Porter in second place with 54 pts.
Members are asked to have their Mats ready for the Winter season as it looks inevitable that they will be introduced much earlier this year possibly by the weekend!
Last Friday’s Texas Holdem poker classic was won by Keith Patterson, with Darren Crawford taking the previous weeks event.
There is an Indian Cuisine night in Association with India House Derry on Friday 4th November in the clubhouse; the cost is £12.95 p.p, which includes Starters and Buffet Main Course
There are limited places still available for this popular event for bookings contact Tommy Forbes or the club office.
Also Sunday lunch served every Sunday from 1pm –5pm with a Halloween Special this Sunday – 3 courses for £11.00.
Oct 21
Bridge Club
Don’t forget that there is a Bridge Club that meets every Thursday at 8pm in the clubhouse.
New members welcome.
If you are a beginner why not contact Frankie Houston or Garvan Godfrey for some lessons.
Results from previous weeks can be found in the Competitions Tab or click the link below
Results
Oct 21
Lessons for Juniors with Michael Bannon
Michael Bannon, coach to Rory McIlroy, will be coming to our club on Wednesday 2nd November to give a few lessons to our Junior members.
Spaces for this is limited, so contact Junior Convenyor, Kevin Neeson, for more details.
Oct 10
Club Notes – 10th october 2011
Huge turnout for Captains Outing
A record 162 players travelled to Ballybofey G.C last weekend for the annual Captains outing on a day when thankfully the weather stayed kind and conditions were ideal for good scoring
With 40 players either equalling or bettering the par for the course, many thanks also to the host club Ballybofey for the use of their facilities and many compliments were paid to the condition of the course on the day.
The winner on the day with a fine score of 44 pts was Albert McNally (19) just narrowly beating Past Captain Seamus Friel (21) on break of tie, third went to young Kevin Gallagher (8) 40 pts with home member Freddie Wilson (9) putting his local knowledge to good use recording the same total of 40 pts, 5th went to Denis Porter (9) with Hugo mcCusker (13) taking 6th both with 39 pts.
Congratulations to our Captain Brian O’Kane on his year to date, the huge turnout for this event is testament to his hard work and popularity throughout his Captain’s year. Also thanks to the sponsors of the event, Caldwell’s Motor Factors, Gerry Casey and Sean Devine and to Tommy and his catering staff for the superb meal laid on for the players on their return.
Saturday Qualifier
There will be a Saturday 18 holes qualifying competition on each Saturday in October weather permitting, the first of which was won by George Turner (25) who put his unique golf swing to good use in romping home three clear of the field with 43 pts at the weekend, Garvin Godfrey (10) kept his good form of late going taking the runner up spot with 40 pts just ahead of Martin Foley (22) who also had 40 pts, the gross prize went to Keith Patterson with 28 pts.
Thursday Club
A sure sign that the Summer season is behind us when the Thursday Club has got underway, week one went to Dr Ciaran Kelly with 39 pts with Seamus McPhilemy the runner up, with 38 pts and Frankie Gallagher in third with 37 pts.
Week two was reduced to 15 holes due to the weather with Foncie McNally taking the honours with 35 pts winning on break of tie from Stewart McFeeters and Pascal McGillian both with the same total, new members to the Thursday club are most welcome.
Monday Club
The Monday Club Team event has also kicked off with Pat Corry, Declan McDonnell, Aiden Corry and Enda McDonnell taking last week’s event with 92 pts.
Club Matchplay Competitions
All the club Matchplay competitions have now been completed, The Jones Cup was retained by Stephen McCay for the second consecutive year defeating Freddie Wilson in a very close encounter with the match going to the final hole.
The Gallagher Memorial Cup went to Patrick McCrossan who defeated Kevin Neeson two and one and the Lawson Cup went to John Brolly who beat Martin Foley also two and one.
The Worcester Cup went to Imelda Doherty and Liam Corry who beat Margaret Bonner and Vice –Captain Sean McIntyre 2 up also in a very close final.
Ladies Closing Day Scramble
The Ladies section held their final day scramble recently with the winning trio emerging as Lady Captain Norma Brogan, Geraldine McCrory, and Patricia Kelly with 29 pts, with the runners up Lisa Patton Adeline Shiels and Imelda Doherty with 27 pts, third went to Shauna Stewart Maeve Corry and Lorna Duffy with 26 pts.
The Ladies section golfer of the year has also concluded with Jennifer Rouse the runaway winner with an eye catching 98 pts, the runner up was Caroline Connolly with 54 pts with Lisa Patton third with 52 pts.
Our under 16 junior boys will have to make the journey to North West G.C as their final on Saturday past was not completed. When bad light halted play Strabane had lost the first two matches and tied the last one, this match must be decided at tie holes and if the local lads can win that one the entire match will have finished equal, and a further sudden death playoff would then be needed to decide the destination of the trophy so good luck to the boys involved in that game.
Fixtures
Thursday 13th – Thursday Club week 3
Saturday 15th – 18 holes qualifier
Sunday 16th – Winter Cup
Monday 17th – Monday Club.
Entertainment
There is a charity event in the clubhouse on Saturday 16th October, in support of Ronan McKee who is travelling to teach in African Schools. Rhythm and Blues band D.D & The Delta Boys providing the music from 10.00pm admission is £5.00 and a wonderful night of music is in store, all welcome.
Oct 06
Presentations for Matchplay & Club Championship
There will be presentation on Friday 7th October at 10pm to the winners, runners-up and beaten semi-finalists for the three matchplay competitions, winners and runner-up in the Worchester Cup and all the prize winners in the Club Championship.
Jones Cup
Winner Stephen McCay, runner up Freddie Wilson, beaten semi-finalists Ben Corry & Peter Doherty (Jnr)
Gallagher Cup
Winner Patrick McCrossan, runner up Kevin Neeson, beaten semi-finalists Caolan Crawford & Aidan Corry
Lawson Cup
Winner John Brolly, runner up Martin Foley, beaten semi-finalists John Hegarty & Dermot Cairns
Worcester Cup
Winners Imelda Doherty & Liam Curry, runners up Margaret Bonnar & Sean MacIntyre
Club Championship
1st gross Enda Kennedy
2nd gross Sean Forbes
3rd gross Ben Corry
1st nett Garvin Godfrey
2nd nett Seamus Friel
3rd nett Noel McConnell
4th nett Kieran O’Neill
5th nett Darrell Meadows
1st nine Matt Keyes
2nd nine Declan McDonnell
Oct 04
Closing Day Scramble Draw – Ladies
CLOSING DAY SCRAMBLE
TUESDAY 4th OCTOBER 2011
ENTRY FEE £3.00
10 HOLES STABLEFORD
1/5 COMBINED H/C IN BRACKETS BELOW
Play 1 – 5 14 – 18
Please sign book and put fee in the box. All cards must be returned
2 Drives from each player to count
10am
1 LADY CAPTAIN, GERALDINE MC CRORY, PATRICIA KELLY (15)
2 OLIVE TURNER, ANNETTE PATTON, GERALDINE MASTERSON (16)
3 BETTY KELLY, HEATHER MITCHELL, MARY O’REILLY (16)
2.30pm
1 JEAN MC GINLEY, NOREEN MC NALLY, MAUREEN O’DONNELL (18)
2 MONICA MC GETTIGAN, TERESA CASEY, LAURA MC CAY (19)
3 MARY GALLAGHER, ANNE O’HAGAN, CAROLE MC FEETERS (18)
4 ELEANOR MC MORRAN, TERESA LOGUE, PHYLISS GALLAGHER (18)
5 LORETTA COYNE, MARGARET BONNER, DYMPNA COYLE (18)
3.30pm
1 MANDY COYNE, ROSEMARY WILSON, MARY CASEY (13)
2 SHAUNA STEWART, MAEVE CORRY, LORNA DUFFY (13)
3 LAUREN PATTON, ANNE SHARKEY, MAEVE CROWE (12)
4 DYMPNA DOHERTY, OLIVE REID, MARY DUFFY (16)
5 LISA PATTON, ADELINE SHIELS, IMELDA DOHERTY (14)
6 CATHERINE NEESON, JENNIFER ROUSE, DONNA DOHERTY (14)
Oct 03
Christmas Parties & Entertainment
Party nights:
Sat 10th Dec – Music with “Riff Raff”
Sat 17th Dec – music with “Jim Devine”
Four course meal and entertainment all for only £20 p.p.
Why take a chance on the weather Book your Christmas Party locally!
Christmas & New Year Entertainment
Mon 26th Dec – Boxing Day music with the “Mr Men” & Klassix Disco Admission Members £5.00 Visitors £7.00
Sat 31st Dec – New Years Eve party with “Friends” plus
Klassix Disco Admission £7.00 Visitors £8.00
Available for large mid-week bookings also! -Special rates!!
Christmas Party Menu 2011
Homemade Cream of Vegetable Broth & Crusty Roll
Egg Mayonnaise on a bed of winter salad & twin sauces
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Roast Stuffed Turkey & Donegal Ham
Roast Tender topside of Beef & Yorkshire pudding
Fresh Baked Fillet of Salmon with parsley & lemon sauce
Selection of seasonal potatoes & vegetables
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Golf club Assiette of desserts
Quartet of Desserts or Traditional xmas pudding & Brandy Sauce
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Tea or Coffee
Sep 30
Bridge Lessons for Beginners
Frankie Houston and Garvin Godfrey will be holding lessons on Monday nights from 8pm to 9pm, starting Monday 10th October. All beginners welcome
Bridge is by far the greatest card game of all, and it can provide immense challenge and enjoyment for the rest of your life. These lessons are intended for the complete beginner, one who knows nothing, or almost nothing, about bridge.
Sep 26
Golf Notes – 26th September 2011
Strabane Golf Club Report – W/E 25th September 2011
“Golfer of the Year Title Shared”
For the first time ever, Strabane has joint Golfer of the Year winners. Nicky Patton and Micky Neeson emerged on top with 94 points each for the 2011 season, edging out long-time leader, Darren Crawford, who finished 3rd on 90pts. At the half-way stage of the year it was Patton who led among the three eventual leaders but with one month to go things had changed and he trailed both Crawford and Neeson who sat on 88pts and 80pts respectively. But it was Patton who put in the strong finish, accumulating 27 points in the last four weeks to catch up with Neeson, who must have thought he had done enough when he secured 12 points on the last day. Congratulations to both winners on their consistent performance throughout 2011.
McHugh’s Oil Open
That man Enda Kennedy was there again with an excellent 3 under round 66 to win the Club Championship by 6 shots from Sean Forbes on 72. Ben Corry took 3rd on 74. Garvin Godfrey continued a run of good form with an impressive 62 to take the first net prize. Seamus Friel took 2nd and Noel McConnell 3rd both with 66pts.
Other results: 4th, Kieran O’Neill; 5th, Darrell Meadows; 2nd Gross, Sean Forbes; 3rd Gross, Ben Corry; Nines, Declan McDonnell and Matt Keyes.
Riversdale Otters Team Competition
Fourteen teams participated Sunday’s Riversdale Otters Team competition which was won by Freddie Wilson, Frank McBrearty, Eddie McHugh and Martin Roarty on 53.9. Peter Doherty, Billy Doherty, Barry Patterson and Mark Sharkey took 2nd with a score of 55. Other results: 3rd – Paul McGarrigle, Sean McCrossan, Garrick Wood and John Tinney; 4th – Mark Donaghy, Hugh Casey, Gary Duffy and Cyril Downey
LADIES AND MIXED
Dailymail Ladies 4 Ball Betterball
Catherine Neeson and Imelda Doherty acquired 31pts to win the Dailymail Ladies 4 Ball Betterball last Tuesday, with Jennifer Rouse and Caroline Connolly taking 2nd on 30pts.
Caroline and Frankie Connolly continued to dominate the mixed golf, winning again on Wednesday from Brian and Bernie O’Kane on a break of tie. Thirteen pairs played.
Team News
Darren Crawford’s Donegal Senior League team lost out in Sunday’s second leg match against Ballybofey. Taking a narrow 4-3 advantage from the first leg, Strabane lost their first five matches away.
The Under 16 Donegal League team take a 2-1 lead into their next game following yesterday’s home tie match with North West. Shay Callaghan and Kieran Neeson won their match 1 up, whilst Eoin O’Neill and Caolan Crawford won by 6&5. Kevin Gallagher and Jordan Arthur lost 2 down.
Upcoming Events
The Thursday Club commences this week.
The Captain’s Outing to Ballybofey is on this Saturday with the presentation of prizes back at Strabane Golf Club. Entertainment by “Friends”. Members are also reminded that the entry sheet for this year’s Winter Cup has now been posted on the notice board.
Sep 26
Golfer of the Year – Final Positions
After 26 weeks of competition, the Golfer of the Year title came down to the last week.
Mickey Neeson was leading on 94pts going into the final week, with Darren Crawford (90pts) and Nicky Patton (84pts) close behind.
The only man to earn points was Nicky Patton who finished 11th earning himself 1o points to draw level with Mickey on 94 points.
So after 26 weeks, we have joint winners on 94 points Mickey Neeson and Nicky Patton with Darren Crawford in 3rd place on 90 points!
Top 20 below.
| Player | Total | ||
| Pos | No. | Name | Score |
| 1 | 172 | N Patton – 1st | 94 |
| 1 | 421 | M Neeson – 1st | 94 |
| 3 | 228 | D Crawford – 3rd | 90 |
| 4 | 517 | K Patterson | 71 |
| 5 | 1849 | A Corry | 69 |
| 6 | 236 | B Corry | 68 |
| 7 | 2355 | K Doherty | 67 |
| 8 | 290 | K Gallagher | 66 |
| 9 | 1288 | N Mc Connell | 64 |
| 10 | 1305 | D Lynch | 63 |
| 11 | 1883 | F Gallagher | 60 |
| 12 | 369 | H Mc Cusker | 59 |
| 12 | 1083 | P Kennedy | 59 |
| 14 | 2874 | C Downey | 57 |
| 15 | 2207 | P Mc Crossan | 56 |
| 16 | 913 | J Etherson | 55 |
| 16 | 1910 | R Bell | 55 |
| 18 | 371 | D Mc Colgan | 54 |
| 19 | 1519 | Chas Patton | 53 |
| 19 | 1860 | B Whyte | 53 |
Sep 22
Sponsors Night
Saturday 24th September 2011
Our annual sponsors night is on this Saturday 24th September. This gives us a chance to thank all our sponsors for their continued support.
There is music on the night by Toby Wilders.
Sep 22
Golfer of the Year – 22nd Sepember
With only the Club Championship left to count towards G.O.Y. things are very tight at the top. It looks like it is between three players, Mickey Neeson leads on 94pts, 4pts ahead of Darren Crawford on 90pts, with Nicky Patton a further 6 points behind on 84pts
Below is a list of the top 20 players – up to and including Strabane/Finn Herald Open on 17th September
| Player | Total | ||
| Pos | No. | Name | Score |
| 1 | 421 | M Neeson | 94 |
| 2 | 228 | D Crawford | 90 |
| 3 | 172 | N Patton | 84 |
| 4 | 1849 | A Corry | 69 |
| 5 | 517 | K Patterson | 67 |
| 6 | 2355 | K Doherty | 67 |
| 7 | 290 | K Gallagher | 66 |
| 8 | 236 | B Corry | 63 |
| 9 | 1305 | D Lynch | 63 |
| 10 | 1883 | F Gallagher | 60 |
| 11 | 369 | H Mc Cusker | 59 |
| 12 | 1083 | P Kennedy | 59 |
| 13 | 2207 | P Mc Crossan | 56 |
| 14 | 913 | J Etherson | 55 |
| 15 | 1910 | R Bell | 55 |
| 16 | 371 | D Mc Colgan | 54 |
| 17 | 1519 | Chas Patton | 53 |
| 18 | 1860 | B Whyte | 53 |
| 19 | 291 | Paul Gallagher | 51 |
| 20 | 1555 | M Mc Crea | 51 |
Sep 21
Thursday Club Starts Thursday 29th September
Thursday club 2011-2012 begins on Thursday 29th September.
ALL Members are welcome to join. £5.00 joining fee plus £3.50 per week includes weekly 2′s competition.
Sep 19
Captain Brian O’Kane’s Away Day
The Captain’s away day is on Saturday 1st October to Ballybofey G.C. If anyone hasn’t put their name down they should contact, Frankie Houston or Gerard Walsh right away as this timesheet is almost full.
Sep 19
Club Notes – 19th September 2011
Strabane Golf Club Report – W/E 18 September 2011
BALDRICK AND WILEY DO IT AGAIN
Michael Baldrick continued the form that took him to third place last weekend with a 42 points score to win Saturday’s Strabane & Finn Valley Open. On a soft wet course only two players bettered forty on the day with Damien Carey securing second place on 41 pts. Joe Elliott and Brian Brolly took 3rd and 4th respectively on 38pts and 37pts, whilst Ronnie Wiley warmed up for Sunday as he claimed 5th also on 37pts. In another good performance the in-form 3-handicapper Darren Crawford claimed the gross prize with 33pts. With only two competitions remaining, Darren leads the Golfer of the Year race by 6pts. Martin Keys and Noel McConnell took the Nines.
WHSCT RESPIRATORY FUND BETTERBALL
Ronnie Wiley enjoyed one of his best weekends of golf for a long time as he followed up his Saturday performance in the Finn Valley Open to win Sunday’s WHSCT Respiratory Services Fund Betterball alongside partner Conor Sharkey on 47 pts. Paul McGill and Brian Kelly were 2nd with 46pts with Denis Porter and George Turner in 3rd on 45pts.
Noel McConnell also had a solid weekend with his second consecutive placing, taking 4th alongside Jim Duffy, whilst recent individual winners Ben Corry and George McCay teamed up to take 5th place. Other winners were:
6th Place – Eddie McHugh & Frank McBrearty; 7th Place – Gerry Casey & Sean Devine; 8th Place – Kevin Keegan & Joe Doherty; 9th Place- Aidan Baldrick & Martin Patton; 10th Place- Freddie Wilson & John Gaughan. Catherine Nesson and Geraldine McCrory took the Ladies Team with 41pts.
PA SCHOOL OF MOTORING
City of Derry’s Mark Mohan claimed first place at Thursday’s PA School of Motoring Open with a very fine score of 43 pts. Conor Sharkey showed a consistent form this week also as the 8-handicapper took 2nd place with an excellent 42 pts ahead of his win on Sunday. Once again there was a high turnout of visiting golfers to Strabane and it was a good day for them as Letterkenny’s Conor Friel took 3rd with 41pts and Rosapenna’s Enda Kennedy took the Gross with 38pts. The actual Visitor’s prize went to Moyola’s Gerry Martin with 39pts.
LADIES GOLF
The Ladies Bertie Colhoun was played on Tuesday and Patricia Kelly came home in first place with 38pts. The categories were won by Mandy Coyne and Caroline Connolly who is really enjoying a purple patch at present.
OTHER NEWs
Darren Crawford’s Donegal Senior League team have a narrow lead over Ballybofey going into the second leg next Sunday.
Congratulations to junior member Ryan McGowan who took the first round of the Donegal Alliance at Letterkenny with 41 pts, helped by an ace at the 16th hole.
Thursday’s Bridge Results:
1st Susan Doherty and Declan Doherty
2nd Garvin Godfrey and Frankie Houston
3rd Brian Houston and Pat Corry.
NEXT WEEK
Music in the clubhouse next Saturday 24th September, with Toby Wilders.
Sep 18
Respitory Fund WHSCT Open Betterball
Respitory Fund WHSCT Open Betterball – Sunday 18th September 2011
1st - Conor Sharkey & Ronnie Wiley 47pts
2nd – Paul McGill & Brian Kelly 46pts
3rd - Denis Porter & George Turner 45pts
4th - Noel McConnell & Jim Duffy 43pts BOT
5th - Ben Corry & George McCay 43pts
6th - Eddie McHugh & Frank McBrearty 42pts BOT
7th - Gerry Casey & Sean Devine 42pts
8th - Kevin Keegan & Joe Doherty 41pts BOT
9th - Aidan Baldrick & Martin Patton 41pts BOT
10th - Freddie Wilson & John McGaughan 41pts BOT
All Ladies Team - Catherine Neeson & Geraldine McCrory 41pts
Nearest the Pin @ 16th - Martin McGrellis 52.5 Inches
Longest Drive @ 18th - Kevin Gallagher
Sep 17
Strabane/Finn Valley Herald
Strabane/Finn Valley Herald – Saturday 17th September 2011
| 1st | Michael Baldrick (19) | 42pts |
| 2nd | Damian Carey (14) | 41pts |
| 3rd | Joe Elliott (17) | 38pts |
| 4th | Brian Brolly (9) | 37pts BOT |
| 5th | Ronnie Wiley (12) | 37pts |
| Gross | Darren Crawford (3) | 30pts gross |
| 1st nine | Martin Keys | |
| 2nd nine | Noel McConnell |
Sep 13
Golfer of the Year – 13th September 2011
There is only 2 competitions left!!
Below is the top 20 players
| Player | Total | ||
| Pos | No. | Name | Score |
| 1 | 228 | D Crawford | 90 |
| 2 | 172 | N Patton | 84 |
| 3 | 421 | M Neeson | 82 |
| 4 | 1849 | A Corry | 69 |
| 5 | 517 | K Patterson | 67 |
| 6 | 2355 | K Doherty | 67 |
| 7 | 290 | K Gallagher | 66 |
| 8 | 236 | B Corry | 63 |
| 9 | 1305 | D Lynch | 63 |
| 10 | 1883 | F Gallagher | 60 |
| 11 | 369 | H Mc Cusker | 59 |
| 12 | 1083 | P Kennedy | 59 |
| 13 | 2207 | P Mc Crossan | 56 |
| 14 | 913 | J Etherson | 55 |
| 15 | 1910 | R Bell | 55 |
| 16 | 371 | D Mc Colgan | 54 |
| 17 | 1519 | Chas Patton | 53 |
| 18 | 1860 | B Whyte | 53 |
| 19 | 1555 | M Mc Crea | 51 |
| 20 | 2399 | F Patterson | 51 |
Sep 12
Bertie Colhoun Cup – Ladies Draw
BERTIE COLHOUN CUP
TUESDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2011 ENTRY FEE £3.00
18 HOLES STABLEFORD GOLFER OF THE YEAR POINTS
ALL CARDS TO COMPUTER PLEASE
10am
1 SHAUNA STEWART, ANNETTE PATTON, PATRICIA KELLY
2 OLIVE TURNER, GERALDINE MC CRORY, GERALDINE MASTERSON
3 MARY MC CRORY, IMELDA DOHERTY
2.30pm
1 BEN FRIEL, ALICE HOUSTON, DYMPNA COYLE
2 RITA MACLOCHLAINN, MARGARET BONNER, MAUREEN O’DONNELL
3. MONICA MC GETTIGAN, NOREEN MC NALLY
4 MARY GALLAGHER, TERESA CASEY
4pm
1 MANDY COYNE, ADELINE SHIELS, MARY CASEY
2 LADY CAPTAIN, ROSEMARY WILSON, MAEVE CROWE
3 DYMPNA DOHERTY, MAEVE CORRY, ABBEY MAXWELL
4 LISA PATTON, LORNA DUFFY, LAURA MC CAY
5 ANNE SHARKEY, OLIVE REID
5pm
1 JENNIFER ROUSE, CAROLINE CONNOLLY
Sep 12
Club Notes – 12th September 2011
STRABANE GOLF CLUB REPORT W-E 11 SEPT 2011
BIG BEN WINS GORMLEY’S OPTICIAN’S OPEN
Ben Corry followed up his gross prize win at last month’s TBF McElholm by taking first place overall at this week’s Gormley’s Optician’s Open from Paul Gallagher (2nd) and David Mullen (3rd). A break of tie was required with the first three each returning 39 points on a day when the low handicappers dominated in the face of strong winds and some very difficult pin placements. Declan (Guy) McDonnell took his second prize of the week claiming the Gross prize with 36 pts.
Frankie Gallagher took 4th with 37pts and Sean Callaghan, playing out of Narin & Portnoo Golf Club took 5th with 36pts. There was a high turnout of visitors for Strabane’s latest open competition and Newtownstewart’s Roy Kee took the Visitor’s prize with34 pts. Declan O’Hare and Martin Keys took the Nines.
MONDAY OPEN
The low handicappers also dominated early in the week as Declan McDonnell emerged the winner in the Monday Open with 39pts. Gadgetman Stephen McCay just failed to emulate his father George’s recent win, coming in 2nd on 38 pts. (must be listening at last to his Sky Caddie Thingy!). Playing partner Paddy Kennedy took 3rd with 38 pts with Peter Doherty (Jun) claiming the Gross on 34 pts. The Visitor’s prize was won by Chris Breen from Ballybofey/Stranorlar.
JD PRINT OPEN
Liam Curry made a welcome return to the winner’s roster with a fantastic 43 pts to take first place at Thursday’s JD Print Open. Enda Kennedy took 2nd with an equally impressive 41 pts playing of a 1 handicap and Liam Mc Devitt took 3rd also with 41 pts. Keith Patterson claimed the Gross prize with 40 pts.
OWEN ROES GOLF CLASSIC
Forty One Teams played in Sunday’s Owen Roes Golf Classic. Dermott and Mark Corry, Dermott Cairns and Jim Duffy took the first team prize with 92 points. The recent winning team of Caroline and Frankie Connolly (note which name comes first!) and Martin and Jennifer Rouse came in second with 89 points. The Baldrick “Buggy” Brothers Aidan and Michael, playing alongside Gerard Stewart and John Brolly took 3rd whilst Nigel and Angela Houston, Gerard Casey and Ryan McGowan took 4th.
The Team of Connor O’Neill, Kieran Kelly, Ryan McShane and Cathal McShane took the Non-Players prize.
The Ladies Team prize was won by Norma Brogan (Lady Captain), Dympna Doherty, Lorna Duffy and Adeline Shields with a score of 81 pts.
The 1st Nine prize went to the team of Paul McGarrigle, Garrick Wood, Sean McCrossan, and John Tinney. Sammy and Rachel Devenny, playing with Eric and Olive Reid took the 2nd Nine.
Longest Drive went to Ryan McGowan and Pat O’Neill took Nearest the Pin.
LADIES RESULTS
The poor weather meant there was no ladies competition on Tuesday and only a reduced mixed competition on Wednesday. It was all worthwhile however for Catherine Neeson who, after numerous unsuccessful attempts playing with husband Kevin, secured a first place playing alongside son Ciaran. Declan Lynch and Mary McGuigan took 2nd place.
INTERCLUB NEWS
Congratulations to Freddie Patterson’s team who secured his second win as Captain of the Roberts Cup in the final against Castlehume. The over 60′s Jimmy Carroll team could only manage 4th place out of 8 in the final but ran out winners of the Ulster title.
UPCOMING EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
This Friday, Strabane Golf Club, in association with India House – Derry, presents “A NIGHT OF INDIAN FOOD” starting at 8pm. Starters-Main Course-Buffet Dessert available for £12.95pp. Early bookings recommended for this popular event. Call Tommy on 07719422463.
Sunday sees the WHSCT Respiratory Services Fund Open 4 ball Better Ball. A very worthwhile event with fantastic prizes for £20 per pair (£30 Visitors per pair). Entertainment following provided by Jim Devine and The Forbes Sisters at 8.30pm.
Sep 09
Bertie Colhoun Rescheduled to 13th September
This weeks competition was cancelled due the weather
Now rescheduled to Tuesday 13th September 2011
Sep 07
A Night With India House
India House comes to Strabane!! In association with India House Derry, we present a night of Indian Food
Friday 16th September 8.00pm
Starters & Buffet £12.95 p.p
For bookings contact Tommy at the club!!
See their website here
Sep 06
CONCERT BRASS PLAY FOR LOCAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY.
CONCERT BRASS PLAY FOR LOCAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY.
A great night of entertainment is assured this Sunday night 11th September when Strabane concert brass make a welcome return to Strabane Golf club 8pm in a charity function to support the local branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. On the musical menu will be a great selection of songs & tunes from all the well known musicals and films plus a great selection of swingtime arrangements put together for the occasion by the band, definately a night not to be missed for all lovers of brass music.
There is no admission charge although all donations made will go directly to the hard working local branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Also on the bill to add his brilliant new brand of stand up humour is former Concert brass member Ruairi Woods,
Ruairi has been making a great strides in N-Ireland comedy circles in this past year and this preformance is highly anticipated, everyone is welcome to the Golf Club for this great night out whilst helping a very worthwhile local charity!
Sep 05
Bertie Colhoun Cup Draw – Ladies
BERTIE COLHOUN CUP
TUESDAY 6TH AUGUST 2011 ENTRY FEE £3.00
18 HOLES STROKE GOLFER OF THE YEAR POINTS
10am
1 MARY MC CRORY, GERALDINE MC CRORY, MARY MC GUIGAN
2 ANNETTE PATTON, MAURA MACBETH, AILEEN SHORTT
3 MADELINE MC COLGAN, ROSALEEN DOHERTY, PATRICIA KELLY
2.30pm
1 CATHERINE NEESON, MARY GALLAGHER, PHYLISS GALLAGHER
2 BEN FRIEL, LORETTA COYNE, CAROL MC FEETERS
3 MONICA MC GETTIGAN, MAUREEN O’DONNELL
4pm
1 MANDY COYNE, MAEVE CORRY, TERESA LOGUE
2 LADY CAPTAIN, LORNA DUFFY, ANGELA HOUSTON
3 DYMPNA DOHERTY, RACHEL DEVENNEY, IMELDA DOHERTY
4 LISA PATTON, OLIVE REID
5 ADELINE SHIELS, MAEVE CROWE
5.30pm
1 JENNIFER ROUSE, ALISON CURRY, CAROLINE CONNOLLY
Sep 05
Owen Roes Team Classic
Owen Roes Committee - Gerry Casey, Sean Devine, with Club captain Brendan Boggs and chairperson Sarah Jane Kelly.
The Owen Roes Team Classic will be held on Saturday 11th September, format is 4 person team any combination.
Prizes include first prize- 4 x Seve Icon Drivers, Second Prize- Footjoy Shoes, Third Prize- Fourball for Rosapenna Golf Club and Pro v Balls, Fourth Prize- 4 x Ping Wind Shielders, Front Nine and Back Nine- Fourball Golf Outing to Radison Hotel. Prizes also for nearest the pin and longest drive as well as a prize for an all ladies team.
Sep 05
Club Notes – 5th September 2011
STRABANE GOLF CLUB REPORT – W/E 4 SEPTEMBER 2011
Cairns Wins Inaugural Forbes Open
A field of 168 players took part in the inaugural Paul Forbes Open stroke competition on Saturday. The in-form Brian Cairns posted a winning 6 under score of 63, with Ryan Stevenson securing a consecutive second place of the week coming in just one shot behind. The consistent Keith Patterson was 3rd with a 3 under score of 66 and James Langan 4th on 67. Playing alongside the winner Cairns, Martin Patton shot a 67 to take 5th prize, whilst cousin Nicky Patton also returned 67 to win the Gross prize.
Jim Callaghan and Aidan Coyle took the Nines prizes.
Brian Patton Memorial Open
There was a large field for the second Brian Patton Memorial Open played on Sunday. Declan Lynch took first prize with an exceptional score of 43 points, beating last year’s winner Paul McGarrigle into second place on 41 pts. Nicky Patton took Gross for the second day in a row with 33pts.
Winner Declan Lynch
Other results:
3rd: John Doherty on 41 pts. 4th: Nigel Houston on 38 pts. 5th: Neil Alcock on 37pts. Nines: Fred McGavigan and Kevin Neeson. Visitor’s Prize: Sean O’Kane. Ladies Winner: Mary O’Kane 35 pts. Longest Drive (Mens) Tony Griffin; (Ladies) Lorna Duffy.
Indian House Open
Thursday Indian House Open was won by Patrick McCrossan with an incredible 43 points. 38 pts was enough to secure 2nd and 3rd place for Ryan Stevenson and young Kevin Gallagher respectively. Paddy Kennedy was there again to take the gross prize with another 1 under round.
Ladies Results
Somalia Charity Open: 1st: Dympna Doherty 36pts. Cat 1: Christine Lynch, Ballybofey 36 pts. Cat 2: Geraldine McCrory 34 pts.
Foyle Hospice Open
Jennifer Rouse continued what has been an exceptional year for her, capturing her fourth major win with 41 pts. Jennifer has already secured the title of Lady Golfer of the year 2011. Other results:- Cat 1: Bernie O’Kane 38 pts. Cat 2: Annette Patton 38 pts.
Wednesday Night Mixed
Thirty Three pairs contested this week’s Mixed with Ciaran and Patricia Kelly taking first place on 24 points (BOT) from Nicky and Margaret Wolfe. Conal Cooke and Lisa Patton came in 3rd on 23 points.
Junior Girls
The Jean Gillespie Junior Girls Cup was won by Aine Houston on 17pts with Hannah McCrory winning the Cat 1. Prize on 11 pts and Sarah Bradley the Cat 2. Prize with 7 pts.
Inter Club Golf
Congratulations to Garvin Godfrey’s O’Hare Cup team who secured Strabane’s third consecutive win with a wonderful final against Killymoon last week. The Under 16 Boys Donegal League team are also to be congratulated having reached the final after defeating Letterkenny 4- 2 in the semis. They face North West Golf Club in the final.
Upcoming Events
The Owen Roes Team Classic will be played on Sunday 11 September. Host of prizes to be won including golf outings, all ladies team prize, nearest the pin and longest drive.
An Open 4 Ball Better Ball competition will be held on Sunday 18 September in aid of the Western Trust Respiratory Services Fund. This is a Ladies and Gents any combo event sponsored by Frylite Group. A time sheet is in operation so contact the club for details (71382271).
Fixtures:
JD Print this Thursday; Gormleys Opticians Open on Saturday 10th; PA Driving School on Thursday 15th. The final Monday Open competition will be on Monday 12th September.
Presentations for the Junior Section take place this Friday night at 7pm.
Entertainment
Strabane Concert Brass will appear in concert this Sunday, 11th September, with music and singing from some well known local musicians and some great swing time arrangements. Donations on the night (no cover charge) in support of Multiple Sclerosis Society. Also appearing this Sunday will be up and coming local comedian, Ruairi Woods.
Sep 05
Brian Patton (BP) Day – Open
Brian Patton (BP) Day – Open – Sunday 4th September 2011
| 1st | Declan Lynch (9) | 43pts |
| 2nd | Paul McGarrigle (12) | 41pts BOT |
| 3rd | John Doherty (19) | 41pts |
| 4th | Nigel Houston (11) | 38pts |
| 5th | Neil Alcock (14) | 37pts |
| Gross | Nicky Patton (5) | 33pts gross |
| Visitor | Sean O’Kane (24) Newtownstewart G.C. | 32pts |
| 1st nine | Fred McGavigan | |
| 2nd nine | Kevin Neeson |
Sep 01
Sausage Sizzle
Wednesday Night Mixed – 31st August 2011
Winners – Ciaran Kelly and Patricia Kelly 24pt
2nd - Nicky Wolfe and Margaret Wolfe 24pts BOT
3rd – Conal Cooke and Lisa Patton 23pts
33 pairs played.
The ever popular Wednesday night mixed competition the ‘Sausage Sizzle’ is on Wednesday 31st August.
Get yourself a partner and come along for the golf and a barbeque. The cooks for night will be Seamus McPhilemy, Kathleen Magee, ably assisted by Monica Patton.
Our cooks for the night, Kathleen Magee, Monica Patton and Seamus McPhilemy taken 2009
Sausage Sizzle from 2009
Aug 30
Golfer of the Year – 27th August
Have you ever wondered
1. how this competition works?
2. how it was calculated?
3. who is leading and how you were doing?
then wonder no more.
1. This competition is calculated on all Saturday qualifying competitions throughout the year, starting with the John Kelly competition on 19th March
2. The winner of each competition gets 20pts, 2nd – 19pts, 3rd – 18pts and so on right down to 20th place who gets 1pt.
3. Below are the top 20 players, up to and including 27th August.
There is only 3 more qualifying competitions left.
Attached is an excel spreadsheet with all the score, click on the link to open spreadsheet.
Golfer of the Year
| 1 | 228 | D Crawford | 88 |
| 2 | 421 | M Neeson | 80 |
| 3 | 1849 | A Corry | 69 |
| 4 | 172 | N Patton | 67 |
| 5 | 2355 | K Doherty | 67 |
| 6 | 290 | K Gallagher | 66 |
| 7 | 1305 | D Lynch | 63 |
| 8 | 1083 | P Kennedy | 59 |
| 9 | 913 | J Etherson | 56 |
| 10 | 1910 | R Bell | 55 |
| 11 | 371 | D Mc Colgan | 54 |
| 12 | 1519 | Chas Patton | 53 |
| 13 | 1860 | B Whyte | 53 |
| 14 | 369 | H Mc Cusker | 51 |
| 15 | 2399 | F Patterson | 51 |
| 16 | 210 | J Arbuckle | 49 |
| 17 | 517 | K Patterson | 49 |
| 18 | 1606 | G Mc Cay | 49 |
| 19 | 1002 | P Jnr Doherty | 47 |
| 20 | 441 | E Patton | 46 |
Aug 30
Timesheets
Please note
The timesheets for the last three competitions of the year will be in the club house at 7pm on Friday evening – 2nd September
The timesheet for the Captain’s Outing, on Saturday 1st October to Ballybofey, will also be there.
Aug 29
Golf Club News – 29th August 2011
Strabane Golf Club Report – w/e 28 August 2011
George Gets His First Win
The Pat Kirk Open was the stage for George McCay’s first ever competition win on Saturday past. Lefthander George took first place with 40 points, thanks in some part to a driver he bought two years ago from his brother Eamon, who was equally delighted with the win as George has consistently refused to pay for the purchase until it proved its worth on the course!
Brian Cairns took second place with a very credible 39 points and Barry Whyte hit the right notes to take 3rd with 38 points on a break of tie. Aidan Coyle (38 pts) took 4th and Paul Gallagher took 5th following a six way count back with 37pts. One handicapper Paddy Kennedy claimed another gross prize with a round of 33 points, playing alongside Stephen “Gadget Man” McCay who, despite the use of the electronic aid Sky Caddie failed to feature in the prizes! Paul O’Hare’s putting form returned at last to allow him to take the First Nine prize with Ciaran Patton taking the Second Nine.
Monday Open – The disqualification of a higher score saw Monday’s Open won by John Brolly with 39 points on a BOT from Declan “The Guy” McDonnell. Joe Elliott’s 38 pts was enough to take 3rd place. Six handicapper, Fred McGavigan took the Gross prize with 37 points. Members are reminded that all scorecards must be signed by both player and marker before being returned.
Donna’s Flowerbox Ladies Open – The Lady Captain, Norma Brogan (12), took first place in Donna’s Flowerbox Open on Tuesday with 38 points, from Greencastle’s Philomena Cooke (15) on 37 pts following another break of tie. Lorna Duffy took 3rd place and the Gross prize went to 2 handicapper, Helen Jones with 29 pts. Catherine Neeson, Madeline McColgan and Ballybofey’s Christine Lynch took the category prizes. The Nines were secured by Helen McGaughy from Newtownstewart and Rosemary Wilson with Violet Spratt taking the visitor’s prize with 33 points.
The results continues a series of wins for middle range handicappers on what is becoming regarded as a fairly difficult course for lady golfers.
Wednesday Night Mixed - Eighteen pairs participated in Wednesday Night’s Mixed Competition and 35 points was enough to secure first place for Nigel and Angela Houston. Damien Mullen and Lorna Duffy took 2nd with 34 pts and Sammy Devenney took 3rd place for the second consecutive week but with Olive Reed as his partner this time (33pts).
TBF McElholm Open – Barber Paul McGarrigle trimmed his handicap to 12 after winning Thursday’s TBF McElholm Open with an exceptional 46 points. Paddy Kennedy’s superb 3 under par 66 converted to 40 points to secure 2nd place with James Langan taking 3rd with 39 pts. Ben Corry returned to the prizes with 36 points to take the gross.
Sunday’s “Baby Hope” Competition – Caroline Connolly carried husband Frankie (as usual) as they teamed up with Martin and Jennifer Rouse to win Sunday’s Baby Hope competition with an incredible 102 points. Micky Neeson, joined the Three Stoogies Team of Martin Patton, Aidan Baldrick and Brian Cairns to take 2nd with 98 pts on a BOT. Stephen Curry, Francie Conwell, Liam and Gerald Foley took 3rd place. Congratulations to Johnny Potts who aced the second hole to take the Nearest The Pin prize. The Non-Golfers first prize was won by the team of Eamon and Peter McGrellis and Victor and Raymond Brolly with 91 points.
Inter Club News - President Pat Patton’s Lawson Cup team took a slender 9-7 lead over near neighbours Newtownstewart after the first leg of the final played in Strabane last Friday but fell 12 – 4 on Monday in the return leg to lose 19 – 13 overall.
Freddie Patterson’s Robert’s Cup team have it all to do to retain that trophy after going down 9.5–2.5 to Castlehume on Sunday whilst Chipper McDermott’s Phair Cup team suffered a 13—3 defeat away to Killymoon to lose that final by 20—12 overall.
It was better news on the junior side with the Junior Donegal League team winning the first leg of their semi final with Letterkenny 2—1. The second leg will be played next Saturday.
Upcoming Events – This weekend sees the Daly’s Topaz Open on Saturday whilst Sunday is the date for the second annual Brian Patton Memorial Open in aid of McMillan Cancer. There are still some times available for the competition and commemorative T-Shirts are available by pre-order through Strabane Golf Club (Tel: 71382271).
The Ladies Past Captains competition will be held on Friday 2nd September and the JD Print Open on Thursday 8th.
Aug 29
Foyle Hospice Charity – Ladies Draw
FOYLE HOSPICE CHARITY - Tuesday 30th August 2011
18 Hole Stableford
ENTRY FEE £3.00
Please sign book and put fee in the box. All cards must be returned.
Cards to computer please
10am
1 OLIVE TURNER, MARY MCGUIGAN, AILEEN SHORTT
2 MARY MCCRORY, MAUREEN GILLESPIE, MARY O’REILLY
3 ROSALEEN DOHERTY, SHEENA HARLEY
4 ISOBEL DUFFY, PATRICIA KELLY
2.30pm
1 BEN FRIEL, ANGELA HOUSTON, MAUREEN O’ DONNELL
2 JEAN MCGINLEY, MARGARET BONNER, DYMPNA COYLE
3 MONICA MCGETTIGAN, NOREEN MCNALLY, TERESA CASEY
4 MARY GALLAGHER, LORETTA COYNE, CAROL MC FEETERS
4pm
1 DYMPNA DOHERTY, ROSEMARY WILSON, DONNA DOHERTY
2 CATHERINE NEESON, MAURA MAC BETH, TERESA LOGUE
3 ANNE SHARKEY, MARY CASEY, IMELDA DOHERTY
4 MAEVE CORRY, OLIVE REID
5pm
1 JENNIFER ROUSE, CAROLINE CONNOLLY
5.30pm
1 BERNIE O’KANE, ANNETTE PATTON
2 ALISON CURRY, LORNA DUFFY
Aug 22
Club Notes – 22nd August 2011
DERRY’S JOHN WYLIE SETS THE PACE AT STRABANE
Not that they would have known, but it was a case of playing catch up for the field in Saturday’s OYSTER’S RESTAURANT sponsored monthly medal at Strabane. Early starter, John Wylie playing of 10 set a blistering pace returning a net 65 to win on a break of tie from Club President, Pat Patton (13). John’s win sees him join the growing number of single figure handicappers at Strabane with his new handicap of 8.
Also pipped at the post after returning the third net 65 of the day was third placed Terry Doherty playing of 12, with Sean Devine (23) and Micky Neeson (9) taking the 4th and 5th spots. Jordan Arthur (7) and Patrick McCrossan (10) continued the low handicappers’ domination of the prizes by taking the First and Second Nines respectively.
Last week’s winner, Patrick Kennedy (1), again returned an incredible one under score to take the latest in his long run of gross prizes.
NORTHERN CONFECTIONARY
Thursday’s large turnout for the Northern Confectionary competition was won by 17 handicapper Dermot Cairns with an excellent 42 points. James Harron Jnr, playing of 8 took second place with 40 points from third placed Ronnie Willie (12) with 39 points. It almost goes without saying that the ever consistent Paddy Kennedy was there again to take the gross prize, shooting a level par 69 to return with 37 points.
MONDAY OPEN
Letterkenny Golf Club’s Gerard Dunleavy, playing of 17, took first prize at Monday’s Open with 39 points, on another break of tie from Pat “That’ll Do For Me” McAneny (18). Club Captain, Brian O’Kane (19), took third place with 37 points. The steady Keith Patterson, playing of 4, took the gross prize with 31 points.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MIXED
Twenty Two pairs challenged for Wednesday’s Mixed Greensomes played over 14 holes. Coming out on top were Declan Lynch and Jennifer Rouse with 33 points, winning by one from Past Captain Eamon McCay and wife Laura. Sammy and Rachel Devenney took third place with 30 points.
MR & MRS / TARZAN & JANE
Rounding off another busy week for the club was Sunday’s pairs competition, Mr and Mrs / Tarzan and Jane. Kevin and Deirdre Patton took first place in the married couples section, followed by Martin and Jennifer Rouse in second place. Oliver McNally featured in third place thanks in large part, if rumours are true, to the performance of wife and partner, Noreen. The Tarzan and Jane prices were taken by Liam McDevitt and Geraldine McCrory (1st) and Foncie McNally and Annette Patton.
INTER CLUB TEAM NEWS
Darren Crawford’s Donegal Senior League team staged a remarkable turnover when they came back from a 5-2 deficit to defeat North West and earn a place in the final. Ben Corry was the hero of the day winning both his own match and an overall play-off on the 21st hole, but not before sinking a 30 footer on the first play-off hole.
Strabane face Cookstown’s Killymoon Golf Club in the second legs of the finals of both the O’Hare Cup and Phair Cup. Garvan Godfrey’s O’Hare Cup team take an 11.5 – 4.5 advantage into the second (away) leg of their final match, but Chris McDermott’s Phair Cup team face a tighter match following their 9-7 result at home on Sunday.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Upcoming events include Monday’s Ladies & Gents Open in aid of Somalia and Sunday’s “Baby Hope” Team Classic. Thursday sees the TBF McElholm Stableford Open with Saturday hosting one of the most popular competitions of the year, the Pat Kirk Motors Open. Members and Visitors alike will want to ensure they book their times early for this year’s Brian Patton Memorial Open which will be played on Sunday 4th September. A large turnout is expected as usual.
Aug 17
Somalia Appeal Bank Holiday Open
Tommy Forbes has organised a Ladies and Gents singles event for bank holiday Monday 28th August, with all the proceeds going to the East Africa Somalia Appeal, the timesheet is now posted for this event and members are asked to give it your full support if possible!
Tommy would also like to thank all members who have donated some marvellous prizes for the day, should anyone else like to make a donation please contact Tommy at the golf club.
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