Big turn out for McLaughlin’s charity open

Sam Holmes (14) rolled back the years to record a very welcome victory with his tie breaking 37 points from another golden oldie Eric Watson (17) who was second on the same score.

Conor McGurgan (1) from Foyle had 36 points in taking the third spot on a count back. David Taylor (19) from Faughan Valley was the best visitor on 36 points. Stuart McClelland (7) won the front nine with 21 points break of tie and Ortie Phillips (15) also needed a favourable tie break to win the second nine on 20 points. Lady Captain Marie Clifford (26) was best of the ladies with 35 points. Richard Ayton won the longest drive by a clear margin with his 321 yard effort at the “18th” and Ann Murphy was closest to the pin at “The Quarry”. The Irish Cancer Society wishes to place on record their thanks for all the support they received from all quarters.

Gary Brown (10) recent winner of the President’s Prize and partner with Darren Heaney in winning the Fourball Two day team event only two weeks ago added another title to the list when taking first place in Sunday’s Prehen Open Cup with a magnificent 43 points.

Richard Burton (15) was second on 42 points, a winning score on most occasions and Tony McDermott (12) made a welcome return to form with third place on 40 points. Kealan Quigg (0) won the gross after 73 strokes.