Berryman extends lead as Harkin wins at Roe Park

The Roe Park Cup qualifier sponsored by Jack Wilton was held over Thursday and Saturday with the top three and the best gross scores on both days qualifying for the playoff stages.

Thursday’s qualifier was won by Graham Forrest with an excellent round scoring 42 points.

Graham’s father Donald Forrest made it a family one-two after scoring a fine 40 points to claim second place. Third place also with 40 points was Eamon Barkley with Alan Dallas taking the gross prize.

Saturday’s qualifier was a busier day with great course conditions courtesy of the continuing good weather and Colin Harkin made the most of it scoring an unbeatable 44 points to take the win. Gary Campbell scored a very fine 42 points to claim second place with Sam Murphy taking third scoring 41 points. Who else then to take the final playoff spot but that man Kieran Berryman winning the gross prize.

All eight winners from Thursday and Saturday will now enter the playoffs for the coveted trophy to be played in the coming weeks.

Kieran Berryman will be confident of holding onto the Golfer of the Year trophy for the third year running as he extends his lead, sitting on top of the table with 85 points. Andy Young is the nearest challenger on 59 points with Stubby Boyd third on 40 points. There is still plenty to play for as the halfway mark approaches and with the good weather set to continue maybe we will see a few more names appear up the leaderboard to give Kieran a run for his money.

There were certainly quite a few names in attendance at the Cobra Fitting day on Thursday including Kieran.

Resident PGA Professional Michael McCrudden continues to bring the top suppliers to Roe Park to showcase their wares and offer custom fits for those keen to improve their game.