President signs off with a win

Outgoing President Vincent Conlon marked his last weekend in office with a win as he captured the Division 1 honours in the 14-hole Turkey Event, edging out Frank Byrne on countback after both had finished on 31pts.

Derek Teather with 35pts shot the best score of the weekend on his way to winning Division 2 where he had two points to spare over Brian Gaughran. Martin McDonnell capped off a great season by taking Division 3 where his 32pts was one more than Michael Hamilton returned.

Gavin McDonnell, who won the IJM sponsored Minor Scratch Matchplay title earlier this year, needed two rounds of countback to beat Sean Ward after both finished tied on 31pts.  

Saturday, 4 December and Sunday 5 December – Turkey Event – 14 Hole Stableford – Division 1: Vincent Conlon (6) 31/22pts, Frank Byrne (10) 31/20pts. Division 2: Derek Teather (12) 35pts, Brian Gaughran (8) 33pts. Division 3: Martin McDonnell (15) 32pts, Michael Hamilton (14) 31pts. Division 4: Gavin McDonnell (18) 31/18/13pts,  Sean Ward (19) 31/18/11pts.