​Dunfanaghy Youth Matchplay Final

After last weekend's efforts in the Fred Daly, Dunfaaghy Junior Boys turn their attention to another final, this time the Donegal Youth Matchplay. The boys will play defending champions Gweedore at Letterkenny GC on Sunday, with tee off at 1.00pm. Best of luck to team captain Paul and the boys. All supporters welcome.

​All Members, management, committees and staff 

Your chance to ask the CEOs about Golf Ireland proposal 

As you will be aware, information briefings are being held over the coming weeks on the proposal for a single governing body for golf in Ireland.

To ensure that as many questions as possible are answered and to ensure that everyone has a chance to learn about Golf Ireland and how it will benefit clubs and the sport generally, the CEO of the GUI, Pat Finn and the ILGU’s CEO Sinead Heraty will join me for a special podcast episode next month.

I will put to them questions submitted on social media and email. 

This is your chance, and your member's opportunity to put your questions forward for inclusion in the podcast.

The proposal can be read in full at http://www.onegoverningbody.com   

Please email your questions to alan@gui.ie before Friday 28th September. We will attempt to get through as many questions as possible. The podcast will be released in early October.

Kind regards

Alan Kelly
GUI Communications Manager

Gent's Club Single Stableford
Sunday 16th September 2018

1st   Paul O'Reilly (6)                    69
2nd Tim Ryan (14)                        69 BOT

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Gent's Open Single Stableford
Saturday 15th September 2018

1st   J R Dalton (14)                       42 pts
2nd Ryan Shields (19)                  39 pts
Gross: Keith Lapsley (5)              33 pts
3rd Mal Johnston (10)                  38 pts
Visitor: Charles Bennett (17)       42 pts

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Gent's Open 'Play in Pink' Stableford
Friday 14th September 2018

1st   Trevor Duncan (20) Portsalon            39 pts
2nd A Skelton (14) Castlereagh Hills         37 pts
Gross: Bill McCallion (8)                             25 pts BOT
3rd  Philip Rainey (15)                                  36 pts 
4th  Jimmy Keenan (24)                               35 pts BOT
5th  Jim Walsh (20)                                       35 pts BOT
6th Adam Duncan (18) Letterkenny          35 pts BOT
1st   Nine: Oliver Browne (19)                     22 pts
2nd Nine: Seamie Logue (26)                      19 pts

Longest Drive: Sean Jemphrey (22)  Fortwilliam
Nearest the Pin: Gary Martin (11) Fortwilliam  - 21 ft

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Open Stableford
Wednesday 12th September 2018

1st   Odhran MacNiallais (19) Gweedore       39 pts
2nd Brian McGinley (17)                                  36 pts
3rd  Billy Griffin (13)                                         35 pts BOT

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​In a tremendous battle on Sunday morning at Holywood Golf Club the Dunfanaghy boys were narrowly defeated 4-3 by Royal Portrush. The standard of golf played was of the highest level, with many holes being halved in birdies. Ultimately the Portrush team had more strength in depth and a little more experience, which saw them through. 

We can be very proud of how well the boys played, and how well they represented our club. The future is bright.

A great weekend was had and it was a wonderful experience for our young team. Many thanks to the host club Holywood who were incredibly hospitable and made us feel very at home. Also many thanks to the parents and spectators who travelled down to watch. Hopefully we will be back on this stage next year.

Summer is officially over here at Dunfanaghy Golf Club meaning only one thing, it's Jazz and Blues weekend. This year's festivities at the golf club kick off with Lady Captain's Pink Day on Friday in aid of Breast Cancer Charities with some fabulous prizes and raffle prizes available on the day. This promises to be a fun day for all. Times are still available on time sheet so don't hesitate to call the clubhouse and come down and enjoy a great day for a great cause. 

Music will kick off on Friday night in the clubhouse from 6pm -8pm with Mark Rice 
Saturday, we are hosting Espresso Jazz between 4.30pm  and 6.30pm
And finally on Sunday we have the Men in Black from 1pm to 3pm

Looking forward to another successful weekend at the club and seeing you all over the weekend.

September Monthly Medal
Sunday 9th September 2018

1st   Eamon McGrath (16)                        39 pts
2nd Cathal Daly (12)                                 37 pts
Gross: Brendan Kelly (8)                         26 pts
3rd Michael Kelly (13)                               34 pts

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'Hole in One' - Cathal Daly - 13th Hole


Gents Open Stableford
Saturday 8th September 2018

1st   Mark McGinley (9) Cloughaneely         42 pts
2nd Danny Sweeney (17)                                39 pts
Gross: Paul Kelly (7)                                       30 pts BOT
3rd Carlos O'Reilly (12)                                  38 pts BOT

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Open Stableford
Wednesday 5th September 2018

1st   Donal McCafferty (12) Portsalon              42 pts
2nd Odhran MacNiallais (19) Gweedore         36 pts
Gross: Eddie McCormack (+3) Galway Bay    34 pts
3rd  Billy Griffin (13)                                            35 pts BOT

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Congratulations to the Dunfanaghy junior boys who have progressed to the finals of both the Ulster Fred Daly Plate and Donegal Youth Matchplay competitions. The Fred Daly finals day will take place on Sunday 16th Sept at Rory McIlroy’s home course, Holywood, with the Donegal final taking place at Letterkenny on 23rd Sept. Further details to follow.