The Winter League is back! Qualifying begins this Sunday the 7th October. There will be Six weeks of Qualifying and the format will consist of 3 rounds of 4 Ball Better Ball +3 rounds of 2 Man Scramble. Best 4 Cards out of 6 to count. To enter, please contact Gary in the shop or contact Competition Secretary Rory.

Team for tomorrow evening's match at Buncrana GC: Category 1 & 2 combined: Luke Bradley, Mathew Stainsby, Raymond Gallagher Snr. Category 3: John Spence, John O'Hagan, Ray Gallagher Jnr Category 4: Stephen P Stewart. Tee off at 5pm sharp. Vice captain Donal would like to thank everyone involved for giving up their time. Anyone who is free to come and support the players are more than welcome. A good result in this match will put the team into the semi-finals, so all support on the evening is appreciated.

Team to face Redcastle this Tuesday evening has been finalised and is listed below: Category 1&2 combined: Player HCP Michael Kelly 7.9 Eunan O'Boyle 11.1 Gino Del-Pinto 12.4 Category 3: Player HCP James McFadden 14.9 Gerard Harkin 16.9 Kevin Doherty 18.6 Category 4: Player HCP Stephen P Stewart 22.6 Any player unavailable, please inform Vice-Captain Donal Dunn ASAP. Players should arrive at Redcastle at 5pm for a 5:30 tee off. Alternative tee starts have been offered by Redcastle and this will be confirmed on the day.

3 certainly was the magic number on Tuesday for Michael O'Neill (10) playing in the Open Meal Deal. Michael carded no less than four of them in his first nine holes, beginning with a great birdie 3 at the par four 2nd hole. A welcome par 3 at the third was followed by an uncharacteristic blemish on the 4th but Michael redeemed himself with a bounceback birdie 3 on the 5th. Bogies at five and six came next and then another 3 at the par three 8th. He closed out his nine with a solid par at the 9th and 20 points on his card. The back nine opened with a par but a few loose shots contributed to a double at 11 and a bogie at the 12th. Michael got back on track, parring the next two holes but let another shot slip at the tricky 15th. A sweet wedge into 16 reaped another birdie and although 17 took that stroke back again, one more par at the 18th gave Michael 19 points on the back nine and 39 points in total. Runner up and playing very consistently at the minute was, Con Ferry (8) returning 38 points for 2nd on the break of tie from John Meehan (11) also on 38 points. Results 1st Michael O'Neill (10) 39pts 2nd Con Ferry (8) 38pts b.o.t 3rd John Meehan (11) 38pts C.S.S 69

We had a brilliant day and evening with Lady President Eileen Moyne on Wednesday. Her prizes were fabulous . Thanks go to Eileen's family for the sandwiches and tray bakes before we went out to play. The clubhouse was looking well thanks to the usual team of ladies who decorated with flowers, lights and candles. Congratulations to all the prizewinners. 1. Lorraine McGettigan 35 pts. 2. Kathleen Lynch 34. 3. Eileen Quigley 33. 4. Veronica Burke 33. 5. Joanne Harkin 32. F9 Lady Captain Anne McCloskey 20 pts. B9 Anne McCafferty 18pts. Past President Roisín Williamson. Committee Margaret O'Hea. 9 Hole Ladies Aileen White. Best 36 Shirley McConalogue. Beginner lady Niamh Britton. Longest Drive Roisín Williamson. Nearest the Pin Marie McLaughlin. Mystery Prize (best score at par 3s) Ann Hume. CSS: 74. Men Declan Rennick 24 pts. Juvenile Jack Duffy 40 pts.

Two birdies in his closing four holes gave Total Golf's, Gary McLaughlin (11) 40 points and a three stroke win in Sunday's Confined Stableford competition. Gary started with a double bogie 6 at the North West's opening hole and carded a further three bogies on his front nine leaving him at +5 for the day. A tap in par at the 10th was followed by careless dropped shots at the next 4 holes putting him at +9 and in need of a few good holes. Par on 15 and an 8 foot putt converted for birdie on 16th improved the situation and after a two putt par on 17, Gary birdied the last for 77 strokes and 40 points. Runner up, Andy McDermott (18) got off to a poor start also by blanking the first two holes. He rallied superbly though posting a further 37 points on his remaining 16 holes for 2nd place. The Gross was won by Eddie John Grant (12) with 83 strokes on countback and 3rd place went to Harry Coyle (15) with 35 points. Results 1st Gary McLaughlin (11) 40pts 2nd Andy McDermott (18) 37pts Gross Eddie John Grant (12) 83 b.o.t 3rd Harry Coyle (15) 35pts C.S.S 69

Singles Semi Final Draw Player Player Paul Craig v Michael McLaughlin Jnr Michael Kelly v Anthony Faulkner Doubles Semi Final Draw Player Player Gary McLaughlin & Malachy McLaughlin v Stewart McGinley & Eamon Quigley Rory McLaughlin & Eunan O’Boyle v Matthew Stainsby & Lee Gallagher Matches to be played by Friday 10th August.

NWCG club played their first North West League match of the season tonight against City of Derry Golf Club. With some handy players on both sides this was always going to go down to the wire. Unfortunately it was City of Derry Golf club who took the larger share of the points on this occasion with the final result being C.O.D 4 NWCG 3. A large number of players have put their hand up to represent the club in this years league and the Vice Captain, Donal Dunn, would like to thank all of those who have put their names forward. There is still a shortage of low handicappers on the panel and any low men looking to get involved shout contact either Donal or Gary in the shop. Next up is Red Castle with the match to be arranged for either Monday or Tuesday of next week.

Vice Captain Donal Dunn would like to thank all members who put their name forward to represent the club in this years North West League. With tonights game against CIty of Derry having already been played and a strong group of players to choose from, the Vice Captain would like to ensure that all players looking to represent the club will get a game in the near future. There are two up coming matches and the panel to select from is as follows: Mathew Stainsby, Sean McCloskey, Stuart McGinlay, John O'Hagan, Eunan Boyle, Michael Kelly, Stephen Stewart, Seosamh Gallianagh, Delwyn Montgomery, Gerard Harkin, Sean McKane, Stephen P Stewart, Raymond Gallagher Jnr, Paul Doherty, Andrew McDermott, Jon Malin, Trevor Moloney, Luke Bradley and Gino Del Pinto, Kevin Doherty. Next Game is against Redcastle this Monday or Tuesday (Yet to be arranged). Any player from the panel above who is available, please contact the Vice Captain or Gary in the Shop.

Saturday at the North West presented the Members with an opportunity to win popular,club Captain, Sean McLaughlin's prize and a packed timesheet was testament to this. The proceedings got under way at 6.32 am as the first fourball made their way down the sun baked 1st fairway, led by Sean's regular playing partners of Kieran Toner, Cathal Begley, Karol Friel and making up the foursome was Michael McLaughlin Jnr. With tee times stretching into late afternoon it was a busy day at the club for all involved and the weather played it's part too, the morning starters enjoying the calmer side of the draw as winds increased as the day wore on. The winning score came from Declan McGowan (19) who posted a personal best round of 44 points to win his first 'Major' at the club. Declan carded 21 points on his front nine and returned a superb 23 on the back nine to coast home with three shots to spare. He also enjoyed a major cut in his handicap, now playing off 16 and if he maintains this form could reduce it even further. Runner up on 41 points was Michael Kelly (10) who has adapted very successfully to links golf and continues to impress with his consistency. The Gross prize went to Luke Bradley (3) with 74 strokes. North West Vice Captain, Donal Dunn (19) carded a solid 40 points for 3rd while Ray Gallagher Jnr (19) returned 39 points for 4th. 38 points secured 5th place for Marcus Roulston (15) while Delwyn Montgomery (11) also carded 38 for 6th. The Past Captain's Prize was won by Eamon MacManus (15) with 37 points and Club President, Frank McHale (17) won the Council Prize with 34 points. Results Sean McLaughlin's Captain's Prize Saturday 21st July 2018 1st Declan McGowan (19) 44pts 2nd Michael Kelly (10) 41pts Gross Luke Bradley (3) 74 3rd Donal Dunn (19) 40pts 4th Ray Gallagher Jnr (19) 39pts 5th Marcus Roulston (15) 38pts b.o.t 6th Delwyn Montgomery (11) 38pts Past Captain Eamon MacManus (15) 37pts Council Frank McHale (17) 34pts Youth 1st Matthew Stainsby (6) Youth 2nd Shane Devlin (10) Front Nine Sean McKane Back Nine Paul Craig Nearest the Pin Darren McLaughlin Longest Drive Luke Bradley Juvenile 1st Jack Duffy Juvenile 2nd Ciaran Bradley Visitors 1st Kevin McColgan Visitors 2nd Joe Conboy Non Qualifiers 1st Sean McGrory Non Qualifiers 2nd Sean Murphy Veterans Dudley Coyle C.S.S 70 (North West Captain, Sean McLaughlin pictured with Declan McGowan (Captain's Prize winner on left) and Con Ferry.)

Pars at his last four holes saw Aedan McGrellis (11) win the MLMG Financial Brokers Open at Lisfannon on Sunday. Having gone out in 38 shots for 21 points, Aedan came unstuck slightly on the back nine on the 12th, 13th and 14th spending five crucial strokes in that stretch before his composed finish. Runner up was John Meehan on 37 points, his back nine proving the difference between himself and 3rd placed, Edward Lynch, also on 37 points. Matthew Stainsby (6) won the Gross prize with a tidy 78 strokes. Results 1st Aedan McGrellis (11) 39pts 2nd John Meehan (11) 37pts b.o.t Gross Matthew Stainsby (6) 78 3rd Edward Lynch (17) 37pts C.S.S 69

After the recent hot spell the links at the North West is playing fast and firm and scoring has improved generally as a result. Saturday's competitors however, had to contend with a generous breeze making pars and birdies difficult to find. Overall winner, Gerard Kelly (15) managed to record a birdie at the long par five 9th to compliment his 8 pars in his solid round of 65 nett, his card winning by two from his closest rival. Category one winner, Padraig MacLochlainn (5) posted a consistent 72 nett to maintain his recent run while Barry Doherty (9) carded 69 nett for the division two prize. 69 nett was also the winning score in category 3 with Gino DelPinto (12) posting that number and Category 4 went to in form, Paddy Semple (19) with a superb 67 nett. Results 1st Overall Gerard Kelly (15) 65 nett Cat 1 Padraig MacLochlainn (5) 72 nett Cat 2 Barry Doherty (9) 69 nett Cat 3 Gino DelPinto (12) 69 nett Cat 4 Paddy Semple (19) 67 nett C.S.S 70

A polished performance is what Brian O'Sullivan (15) turned in on Tuesday playing in the Open Meal Deal at the North West, Brian carded a solid 79 strokes off a 15 handicap giving him 42 points overall and a comfortable 4 shot win from runner up, John O'Brien (10) on 38 points. Visiting golfer Tony Bourke carded 38 points also for 3rd place. Results 1st Brian O'Sullivan (15) 42pts 2nd John O'Brien (10) 38pts b.o.t 3rd Tony Bourke (18) 38pts C.S.S 69

Sunday's Confined Stableford was won by 13 handicap Raymond Gallagher who carded a tidy 41 points which included a profitable birdie two at the 16th. Raymond has been consistent in his scoring in recent outings and seen his efforts rewarded with his one shot victory over his nearest rival and Ulster Fourball Captain, Joe Rahim (18) on 40 points. Terry Meenan (10) won th eGross prize with 77 strokes and Edward Lynch (18) picked up the 3rd prize with 39 points on tie break. Results 1st Raymond Gallagher (13) 41pts 2nd Joe Rahim (18) 40pts Gross Terry Meenan (10) 77 C.S.S 69

A very impressive 12 pars and six bogies were enough to assure Trevor Henderson (13) of a 3 stroke win in Thursday's Total Golf Open. Trevor wrote down 39 shots in his front nine and reinforced this with a two over return on his back nine for a 76 total and 42 points overall. Runner up on break of tie was Gerry Murray (13) with 39 points,pipping Michael Walsh (11) on countback, John McGonigle (10) won the gross prize with 77 shots. Results 1st Trevor Henderson 2nd John McGonigle 3rd Michael Walsh C.S.S 69

The Open Mixed in aid of Irish Cancer Society was well supported, with some excellent scores. Leading the way with 45 points was the father and daughter team of Brian and Anita Northy from Ballyliffin, possibly still on a high from the success of the Irish Open last week. Runners up: Colin Barlow & Deirdre Britton (11) 43 pts. 3. Anne & Dudley Coyle (30) 41 pts. 4. Roisín Timoney & Delwyn Montgomery (14) 39 bot. Back 9 Hugh Duffy & Roisín Williamson (16) 20 bot. Visitors J. McGeoghan & A. Northy, Ballyiffin. Thanks go to everyone who sponsored prizes or gave donations.

With the Irish Open taking place just ten miles away in Ballyliffin, it was a week of superb golf at the North West and Michael O'Neill (11) got the ball rolling with his solid 75 gross for 42 points. Eleven pars and a welcome birdie three at the difficult 5th hole gave Michael a 3 point win from runner up, Michael Gallagher (23) on 39 points. In 3rd place and the recipient of a steak dinner from the chef was Chris Lavin (21) on 38 points. Results 1st Michael O'Neill (11) 42pts 2nd Michael Gallagher (23) 39pts 3rd Chris Lavin (21) 38pts C.S.S 69

North West teenager Matthew Stainsby (7) put together another superb round at the Lisfannon Links on Sunday as he captured the Monthly Medal for June. Matthew had nine pars and two birdies, both coming at par 3's on his card and his 68 nett won on tie break from runner up, Sean McGreliis (20) also on 68 nett. Terry Meenan (10) won the gross prize with 80 shots and Stephen Doherty (10) finished in 3rd with 74 nett. Results 1st Matthew Stainsby (7) 68nett b.o.t 2nd Sean McGrellis (20) 68nett Gross Terry Meenan (10) 80 3rd Stephen Doherty (10) 74nett C.S.S 72

Saturday's Open Meal Deal was played in glorious weather again as the recent spell of good weather brought another ideal golfing day to the North West. Making the most of the great weather and playing some great golf along the way was Chris Lavin (22) who posted a solid 40 points to win the event on break of tie. Chris had the better back nine in a split between himself and John Mallon (16) who also returned 40 points. Visiting golfer, Tiernan Dunn carded 38 points for 3rd place on tie break. Results 1st Chris Lavin (22) 40pts b.o.t 2nd John Mallon (16) 40pts 3rd Tiernan Dunn (22) 38pts C.S.S 69 Visitors 71

Three birdies on his card contributed to a superb round of 71 shots for North West teenager, Sean McCloskey (5) on Tuesday in the Open Meal Deal. Sean started off with seven pars in his first eight holes, dropping a shot at the 4th hole along the way. A birdie 4 at the 9th brought him back to par for the day and he continued that into his back nine with a par at the 10th. Another bogie, only his second of the day was followed by a par at the long 12th and again cancelled out by a superb birdie at the 13th. Sean then went par, bogie, par, bogie but rallied fantastically with a closing birdie four at the 18th for his 71 and 40 points. Runner up with 38 points was Ivan Peoples (20) who had to battle hard after blanking the first hole of his round. 3rd place on break of tie went to Sean Clerkin (22) with 37 points. Results 1st Sean McCloskey (5) 40pts 2nd Ivan Peoples (20) 38pts 3rd Sean Clerkin (22) 37pts b.o.t C.S.S 69