Leitrim Golf News Roundup

Ballinamore

Men: Last weekend's 18 Hole Stableford competition was extended to Bank Holiday Monday - results next week. Next weekend's competition is 18 Hole Stableford (QC12), sponsored by iSure Underwriting. Entry to the Jack McGovern Singles matchplay is now open until August 14.

Ladies: Last week's results of the 18 Hole Stableford competition sponsored by Sr. Sean Bourke Surgery in Ballinamore as follows: 1st Mary O'Brien (37pts), 2nd Evelyn Cafferty (37pts), 3rd Julie Lombard (36pts). Congratulations to Angela Barden who won the July 9 hole running competition with an excellent score of 24pts. Runner Up was Angela McCann (22pts) and in third place Susan Rowland (21pts). The 3Ts competition for ladies has commenced and will run until Wednesday August 12, with re-entry.

Ladies Fundraiser Open day: The ladies' section are hosting an open day on Thursday August 13, for men and women in conjunction with the Ballinamore Festival week. Entry fee is €20 for visitors and €15 for members. Excellent prizes available in both categories and thanks to The Copper Still, Dromod, Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway and the Slieve Russell Golf Club for their sponsorship. Booking online is now open on the club website.

Ballinamore Festival Junior Golf Competition: The club are hosting a Junior Golf Scramble on Tuesday August 14, and this is open to all members and visitors under 18. Details will be circulated to local clubs.

Seniors: Last week's winners of 9 hole competition as follows: Men: 1st Tom Hatton, 2nd John Maguire, 3rd Ollie Moran. Ladies 1st Patricia Bohan, 2nd Roisin Sexton Smith, 3rd Annie Cox. This week's competition is a team scramble.

Aughavas GAA Classic: Thanks to all the club members who supported the golf classic last Saturday and enjoyed a great day of golf and some wonderful food after. Thanks to Aughavas for choosing Ballinamore Golf Club for this annual fundraiser that we were delighted to host.

Slieve Russell

Ladies News: On July 23, the 18-hole GOY Stableford competition was won by Geraldine O Neill with 36pts, Maura Williams came in second with Phyllis Power taking the third spot. The Millenium Cup is on August 6-8. Captain Padraig Foley’s day is getting closer, it is on August 22, and entering your name on BRS for the draw is important.

Gents News: The Spar Tempo Series winners on August 2 were Ryan Millar with a great score of 42pts with Rioghan Cox second 40pts and Willie McNiffe third 39pts. The July monthly medal winner was James Lynch with a score of 61 and Stuart Bull on 71 in second.