Thornton claims Pro-Am

THE City of Culture Pro am sponsored by Karl Doherty Motors and McDaid, McCullough Moore Chartered Accountants was held in glorious weather conditions at Prehen over Saturday and Sunday.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Jul 2013, 06:53 BST
From left Paul Stevenson, PGA vice captain, Micheal McGeady, third, Colm Moriarty second. Simon Thornton ,winner. Karl Doherty sponsor, Michael McCullough, club captain and sponsor and Peter Hutcheon of the City of Culture Company. INLS30-Golf COD Pro-AmFrom left Paul Stevenson, PGA vice captain, Micheal McGeady, third, Colm Moriarty second. Simon Thornton ,winner. Karl Doherty sponsor, Michael McCullough, club captain and sponsor and Peter Hutcheon of the City of Culture Company. INLS30-Golf COD Pro-Am
From left Paul Stevenson, PGA vice captain, Micheal McGeady, third, Colm Moriarty second. Simon Thornton ,winner. Karl Doherty sponsor, Michael McCullough, club captain and sponsor and Peter Hutcheon of the City of Culture Company. INLS30-Golf COD Pro-Am

It attracted the cream of Ireland’s professionals and Simon Thornton was the best of these taking the top prize with an impressive two round total of nine under par.

Colm Moriarty finished one shot behind on eight under and Michael McGeady was another shot further back on seven under.

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David Jones who started his golfing career at Prehen set a new course record on Sunday carding a superb seven under par 64. The best team over the two days was led home by their professional Paul Masterton and featured George Pearson, Gary Leckey and Wyn Donnell. They scored 187 points to win by four clear points.

While sixteen points after nine holes didn’t do Brian Mulgrew’s (22) confidence much good at Prehen in the weekly Thursday Open but a remarkable record breaking 27 points on the back nine set up his great 43 points winning total.

On an absolutely immaculately prepared course Brian was only two over par gross on his fabulous second nine that started with a fine birdie three for four points.

Stephen Orr (13) took second place courtesy of a tie break with a finely compiled 41 points, a score that was matched by third placed Ronan Coyle (12) who must surely be very soon back in single figures if his recent returns are to continue.

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Tommy McBride (3) was the best gross winner on 37 points, another great performance from him to follow his 44 points last Sunday. Long time Prehen member but now playing out of Greencastle Mark O’Doherty (6) was the best visitor with 40 points.

While today (Wednesday) the very popular Lady Captain’s (Rosaleen McAnulla) scramble takes place with a shotgun start at 5.15pm and on Friday, Rosaleen invites the men of the club to play a 13 hole competition from 5pm, entry through the BRS time sheet.

Lunns the Jewellers will be sponsoring an Open Teams of Four competition for Ladies and Gents (any combination) at City of Derry over two days (24th and 25th of August).

Visitors are advised to enter early as demand for places will be very high.

For further details contact either the official website at www.cityofderrygolfclub.com or telephoning the Pro-shop on 02871311496.

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