Golfing action resumes at Newtownstewart club

Weather conditions eased in time for last Wednesday’s competition and the fairways had dried out remarkably by the weekend.

AFTER nearly a week of high winds and waterlogged greens, conditions eased in time for last Wednesday’s competition and the fairways had dried out remarkably by the weekend.

With the course now shortened for the winter and some very welcome run, golfers have recorded some high scores.

Pete Thompson was Saturday’s winner with 41 points off 20.

There were division wins for Allan Watson, Raymond Verner and Mark Catterson.

On Sunday Eamon McCullagh scored 42 off 22 to win the main prize. Ross Morrison, Francie Gormley and Adam Colhoun won their divisions.

Earlier in the week and on damp ground, Danny Ball won the Wednesday Stableford with Brian O’Kane runner-up.

With the weather disruption last week, deadline extensions have been approved for current competitions.

For the Scott’s Fuels 18-hole Winter League, week 6 must be completed before Sunday, November 8.

Week 7 began on Sunday, November 1 and must be played before Sunday, November 15.

The Nine-hole Winter League sponsored by Eugene Devine Rally Prep, began a week later so week 5 must be played before Sunday, November 8 and week 6 runs from Sunday, November 1 and must be completed before Sunday, November 15.

Competitions continue every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday and are open to all playing members.

Results

Men's & Ladies Stableford - October 31

Winner: Peter Thompson (20) 41 pts

Division One: Allan Watson (14) 38 pts

Division Two: Raymond Verner (15) 40 pts

Division Three: Mark Catterson (23) 39 pts

Men's & Ladies Stableford - November 1

Winner: Eamon McCullagh (22) 42 pts

Division One Ross Morrison (6) 37 pts

Division Two: Francis Gormley (18) 39 pts

Division Three: Adam Colhoun (20) 40 pts