Portsalon GC was honoured this week to be awarded the Best Links in Ulster prize at the Golfers Guide to Ireland awards held at Ballymascanlon Hotel & Resort.
Captain Pat Horner collected the crystal as the 31st edition of the awards ceremony was held at Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort in Dundalk this week, where industry leaders, enthusiasts and guests gathered to celebrate the very best in Irish golf.
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Attendees included notable representatives from the Irish golf community - RTÉ golf correspondent, Greg Allen, and Guest of Honour, Des Smyth with Cormac Devlin TD present for the prize giving.
Christmas Hamper
Congratulations to Gerard Dorrian who took out the final big prize of the calendar year on Sunday, winning the Gents Christmas Hamper with a magnificent tally of 45 points as he edged out Bradley Boyle and Paddy Kelly Jnr by one. Ryan McGettigan took out the gross prize, shooting 36 gross points.
Club Results
Saturday November 30th
Winner: Stephen Boucher (12) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Eunan McGarrigle (6) – 38 pts
Gross: Kevin Hensey (1) – 35 gross pts
Third: Martin McFadden (16) – 37 pts
Sunday December 1st – Gents Hamper
Winner: Gerard Dorrian (17) – 45 pts
Runner-up: Bradley Boyle (26) – 44 pts BOT
Gross: Ryan McGettigan (1) – 36 gross pts
Third: Paddy Kelly (20) – 44 pts
Ladies News
Christmas Hamper
The ladies hamper due to be played for on Saturday 7th December has been postponed until the Spring. Congratulations to Gerard Dorrian, winner of the gents Christmas Hamper.
Ladies Winter Links
The links are due to be played on December 12th, having been postponed I November. Here’s hoping for much improved weather. If you have already booked a time, you will need to rebook again. BRS will open one week before or call the pro shop on 074 915 9459.