Saturday 25th June was President’s Day at Dunfanaghy Golf Club. Up to 2022, wider golf rules dictated that golf clubs should have separate events for ladies and gentleman. Happily, a more enlightened directive has appeared and under the One Club, President’s Day is now a gender-neutral event. Congratulations to Tony McGilloway on this special and historic day.

It was unfortunate that the weather did not appear to be aware that history was being made, as those who teed off around lunchtime were subjected to deluges of biblical proportions and gusting winds of over 40 kmph. Despite the inclement conditions, more than 100 players pegged up to try and win this prestigious title. Each President is allowed to dictate the format for the day and Tony’s choice was well considered. He opted for 18 holes Stableford on Saturday with the top 20, and those tied for 20th position, going through to qualify for another 18 holes on Sunday, with accumulated points over the 2 days deciding the winner.

After the first 18 holes, Bobby Carey led the field with Aidan Fox on 39pts. Tucked in behind was Paddy McMullan on 38, ahead of a number of players on 36 points. 27 players qualified for Sunday’s play-off and it was great to see all sections of the club represented - Barbara Eakin and Mary Lafferty represented the ladies, Carlos and Edward O’Reilly and Tom McClintock, the youth membership and Nigel Doherty, Brian Dolan, Michael Kelly and Dan Devine, past Captains, Presidents and Committee members.

Although Sunday morning initially looked unpromising, the conditions in the afternoon fortunately turned out to be much more benign than Saturday and Bobby Carey consolidated his position at the top of the leader board. He was crowned champion with a magnificent 74 points. At the presentation of prizes on Sunday evening, Tony spoke eloquently and thanked the players, his friends, the ground staff, Ger Dalton for officiating, Ryan, Ciara the staff of the 19th Bar and Bistro for the exceptional food and service.

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Mr Tony McGilloway's President's Day

1st  Bobby Carey (16)               74 pts
2nd Paddy McMullan (24)       76 pts
Gross: Sean Duffy Jnr (2)        62 pts
3rd Dan Devine (22)                 73 pts
4th Paul Grant (8)                     72 pts
5th Nigel Doherty (16)              70 pts BOT
6th Aidan Fox (23)                     70 pts
7th Brian Dolan (11)                  68 pts BOT
8th Adrian Cummings (17)      68 pts BOT

Saturday Gents
1st Chris Byrne (36)                 36 pts BOT
2nd Geoff Rountree (24)         36 pts BOT
3rd Derek Porter (15)               36 pts BOT

Saturday Ladies
1st Barbara Eakin (18)             35 pts 
2nd Mary Lafferty (22)            34 pts
3rd Deborah Moore (13)          32 pts BOT

Additional
Ladies Non Qualifying: Geraldine Magee 32 pts
Past President: Jim Carey                            29 pts
Committee, Ladies: Gillian Robinson        30 pts BOT
Committee Gents: Daniel McColgan          65 pts

Nearest the Pin, Ladies: Olivia Moore
Nearest the Pin, Gents: Brendan McGrath
Longest Drive, Ladies: Robyn McConnell
Longest Drive, Gents: Luke Walsh

Visitors
1st   John McGinley (15)       37 pts
2nd  Joe Doherty (20)           34 pts

Thursday Foursomes
1st Mary Lafferty & Kyle McGarvey (17)      61 BOT   

  

Gents Club Stableford
Sunday 26th June 2022

1st Mickie McGroarty (21)        35pts


Gents Open Stableford
Wednesday 22nd June 2022

1st       Robert Pender - Athy (13)   39 Pts BOT
2nd     Calvin Murray (26)              39 Pts
Gross  Keelan McGee (06)             27 Pts
3rd      Connie Ferry (22)                38 Pts
1st 9    Kyle McGarvey (10)             20 Pts
2nd 9  Eamon McBride (19)           20 Pts BOT

​The President's Prize to the juveniles and cadets was held yesterday evening. There was a great turn out. Thanks to President Tony for supplying refreshments in the clubhouse after the golf and making the prize presentations. 

Juvenile section:
Joint 1st Niall Moore & Sean McFadden.
2nd Aiden McFadden.

Senior Cadet section: 
1st  Danny McColgan 
2nd Cormac Gill
Joint 3rd Kuba Durning and Billy Callan

The cadets played a scramble, each team with 3 players. Team Mouldy Cheese members were Katie McColgan, Sara Callan and Rory Gill. They were up against the Amateurs consisting of Ruben McColgan, Oisin Durning and Noah Doherty. Mouldy Cheese 🧀 came out on top after a tight battle.  

Gents Club Stableford
Sunday 19th June 2022

1st John McNulty (10)             39pts
2nd Neil McGinley (13)           38pts BOT
Gross: Daniel McColgan (3) 30pts
3rd James McKervill (22)       38pts BOT

​1st 9 Paul Burton (12)               19pts BOT
2nd 9 Cathal McMongle (14)   21pts


​Gents Open  Stableford
Saturday 18th June 2022

1st Eamonn McBride (19)          36pts BOT
2nd Conor Campbell (8)           36pts BOT
Gross: Brendan McGrath (1)    26pts
3rd Paul Herrity (20)                 36pts BOT

​1st 9 Kevin Ward (27)          21pts
2nd 9 Mathew Martin (18) 18pts


Gents Open Stableford
Wednesday 15th June 2022

1st Ciaran Ward (18)                          44pts
2nd Dan O'Gallachoir (10) G'Dore  40pts BOT
Gross: Neil McGill (11) Kilrush        29pts
3rd Ciaran Ferry (21)                        40pts BOT

1st 9 Jimmy Keenan (25)    24pts
2nd 9 Paul Smyth (14)       21pts BOT

Gents June Monthly Medal
Sunday 12th June 2022

1st Pat O'Neill (25)            65
2nd Neil McGinley (14)    67
Gross: Mal Johnston (10) 78
3rd Collan Keegan (13)     69

1st 9 Mickie Mc Groarty (22)  30
2nd 9 John Chambers (10)      37


Gents Open Single Stableford
Saturday 11th June 2022

​1st    Pat Bonner (15)        36pts
2nd John Chambers (10) 35pts



Gents Open Single Stableford
Wednesday 8th June 2022

1st Eamonn Doherty (29) L'K       39pts
2nd Malcolm Allan (20)                37pts BOT
Gross: Robert McElhinney (4)     29pts
3rd Calvin Murray (26)                 37pts

Category Prize: Michael Dolan (21)  40pts

​1st 9 John Mallon (19) N West            21pts BOT
2nd 9 Kevin Ward (24)                        20pts

Victory for Dunfanaghy in the Flogas Irish Mixed Foursomes.
The Dunfanaghy Mixed Foursomes team had a memorable 4:1 victory over much fancied neighbours Portsalon in the 2nd round of the Irish Mixed Foursomes.
Playing at home, the pairings of Brian Dolan / Heather Hamilton and Bill McCallion / Deirdre Farry each enjoyed 4&3 wins while Peadar & Sadie-Marie Curran won on the 17th. Pauric Dunleavy & Sandra McGinley had a fantastic win away whilst Daniel McColgan & Grace McFadden were just pipped at Portsalon.
  
The matches were played in great spirit and Portsalon team captain, John Barry, thanked Dunfanaghy for their exceptional hospitality. Both teams were treated to a terrific meal in the 19th Bar & Bistro (thanks to Ciara, Ryan & staff). 
Good luck to the Dunfanaghy Mixed team in the 3rd round where they have an away draw against Castlerock.

​Captain Colm Donaghy with the Ladies' prize winning team in the Dunfanaghy Club Classic kindly sponsored by Boyce's Centra. From left, Robyn McConnell, Janice Doherty, Heather Hamilton, Captain Colm Donaghy and Lady Captain Jill McCorkell.

Congratulations to Darcy Hogg who finished Tied 4th with a total of 4 Under Par for all four rounds in the East of Ireland Championship and Tied 2nd in the Under 21 section.
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A big summer ahead!

Gents Club Stroke
Sunday 5th June 2022

1st Luke Walsh (12)                  65
2nd Fergal Callan (11)             66
Gross: Daniel McColgan (3)   74
3rd James McCorkell (22)       68

1st 9 Patrick Conaghan (42)   32
2nd 9 Bill McCallion (7)          32.5

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Gents Open Single Stableford
Wednesday 1st June 2022

1st Brian Dolan (11)                       41pts
2nd Liam McKinley (12) G'Dore  38pts BOT
Gross: Brendan Kelly (7)              28pts
3rd Ciaran Ward (19)                    38pts BOT
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1st 9 Jim Carey (38)         23pts
2nd 9 Bobby Carey (16)  20pts