Brownsecures first ‘major’ at Prehen

Gary Brown (11) took home John Hasson’s President’s Prize at Prehen on Saturday with a fantastic winning 42 points.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Aug 2014, 16:25 BST
City of Derry President John Hasson and his wife Siobhan with Gary Brown winner of the President's Prize.City of Derry President John Hasson and his wife Siobhan with Gary Brown winner of the President's Prize.
City of Derry President John Hasson and his wife Siobhan with Gary Brown winner of the President's Prize.

Playing in glorious weather conditions Gary was steadiness personified as he collected his first ever ‘major’.

Ernie Heywood (2) was second on 40 points, Iain Anthony (5) was third on break of tie 39 points, Ken Quigley (18) was fourth on the same score.

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Category prizes, gross, 5-9, 10-17, 18-28 and veteran went to Lester Moore (1) 37 points, Cormac McKeone (5) 37 points, Paul Glackin (12), 38 points, Tommy O’Neill (18) 37 points and Jack Houlahan (15) 37 points respectively. Front and back nine prizes went to Brendan Sands (20) and Andy McFaul (10) with 20 points and 21 points each respectively.

Jordan Dunn (9) 36 points and Aaron King (6) 35 points were first and second in the Juniors competition in that order.

Catherine McCanny (10) was the winning lady on 41 points.