City of Derry’s Quigg in superb form at weekend

Kaine Lynch (7) made a valiant effort to catch the leader, having a run of three successive birdies at one stage but could only manage 40 points.

Third place with 39 points was Ballyliffin member Brian Northey (6). Damian King (15) needed a tie break to clinch victory in the Terence Bell Salver at Prehen on Sunday despite having a 43 point total but with a massive 26 points of that score coming on the vital back nine it was “a no contest”.

Dan Hinds (4) was round in three under gross, but he just couldn’t match the winner’s hot scoring. Third place went to Eddie Mitchell (15) with 39 points. Fourth prize went to John O’Doherty (15) with 39 points. There will no competition at Prehen on Sunday as the club are hosting the Ulster section of the All Ireland Ladies Senior Cup.

Eddie Mitchell (15) and Peter Leeson (18) were the best combination taking part in Saturday’s Jock Balmer Fourball Qualifying. They scored 47 points to finish one ahead of the newly arrived pairing from Foyle David Knox (11) and Stuart Gauld (12). There were 16 teams that went into the hat for the match play stage with 41 points and over making the cut.

Michael Carroll (18) returned the winning score of 41 points with a two shot winning margin over Paul McGuigan (2) who was visiting from Foyle. Newly re-joined member Alwyn Leckey (13) took third place after a tie break on 38 points. Declan Ryan (16) who was also over from Foyle Golf Club was best of the visitors thanks to his 37 points.

The Thursday Opens continue weekly until October. Members are reminded that the club foursomes championship takes place on Wednesday evening June 5th with a shotgun start at 5.30pm.

The top 16 pairs will qualify for the play-offs and entries can be made via the Pro Shop. Entries close on Monday June 3rd.