The Chambers Concrete sponsored team Classic attracted a huge crowd to City of Derry on Saturday last and competition was intense with nine teams recording scores in the 90s.
Best of these was the Alfie Kane led team with a magnificent 95 points total.
Alfie had Ken Quigley, Seamus Given and Jim O’Hagan helping him with Jim especially playing a major part with 12 of his scores counting towards the team’s final tally.
Newly appointed competition convenor Michael Carroll made a winning start to his tenure by leading home the second placed team with a grand total of 93 points.
His assistants on the day were Robin McClay, John Gallagher and the inimitable Shane Kelly.
A massive 52 points on the back nine enabled the team led by Graham Hepburn take the third prize on a tie break.
Their overall total was 93 points and Vincent Devenny, Ronan Burns and Dan McAnulla helped Graham on the day.
Prizes for this competition will be presented on the night of the forthcoming Gene Fitzpatrick show that takes place 20 June next.
Terence Bell Salver Open
David Bradley (14) could afford the luxury of two blank holes and still take first place in the prestigious Terence Bell Trophy on Sunday at Prehen.
He had 39 points with 22 of them coming on the back nine.
Rob Jefferson (13) needed a favourable tie break to finish in second place just ahead of Graham Hepburn (6) with both players recording 38 points.
Ernie Heywood (1) scored 35 points to take best gross and Liam Lynch (13) overcame three blank holes to score 35 points and best visitor’s prize.
Anne Murphy (18) made a welcome return to the winner’s circle to take home the ladies prize on 36 points.
Open Week
Visitors are reminded that Prehen’s Open Week starts on 31 May next and time sheets slots are available by phone 02871311496 or by the club’s website.
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