The fast greens and manicured fairways invited the best from all who played and the only excuse for poor scoring lay in the hands of the golfer. No excuses were required from a legion of players who took on the tight pin positions and posted scores I can only dream about.

    It came as no surprise to see local man Sean Maxwell top the leader board as Sean has featured prominently in a number of events this season. The 19 handicapper was in stunning form and when he strode off 18 with a nett 64 it was to be a clear winning score. Tom Sturgeon was in form also and his gross 75 was converted to 66 nett to claim second prize which was certainly impressive. Gerry Hogg took a number of bad bounces and ill luck on the chin to battle bravely to a nett 67. This was to secure third place from a batch of 69’s which included Trevor Lucy, Paul Ramsey, Neil Corrigan and Russell Ferguson.

    It was pleasing to see the familiar face of Michael Duffy back on the course and Michael showed he has lost none of the talent he had shown when he was a member in Enniskillen some years ago. Playing as a visitor he shot a great gross 73 to take the gross prize. Hopefully we will see a lot more of Michael in the coming months.

    A tremendous day of golf with thanks to the sponsors, Killyhevlin, for their generosity and thanks to all who supported this very successful Open day.

    The PGA Tankard event was played on Saturday with the winner travelling to Portadown for the N. Ireland finals on Monday and the scoring was again of the highest order. Colum Reilly playing off 19 was the best of the day with a nett 65 and he now represents the Club in the finals. Stephen Gault is undoubtedly the inform golfer in the club and he again played the course in level par gross to finish with nett 67 and second place. Stephen must surely be in contention for golfer of the year. Alan Weir also had nett 67 and this took him to third place on countback.

    The Blackbush weekend takes centre stage on Saturday and Sunday with Enniskillen entertaining our twin Club from Dublin to golf, snooker and other sporting competitions in what is sure to be a fun filled weekend. Members who wish to compete should see the notices in the locker rooms.

    Ladies Section

    The Lifeboat Charity Competition was played in beautiful conditions and this worthy cause was well supported with a great number of ladies taking part.

    Kathleen Lavin set the pace with a grand round and 37points and this looked like a winning score for a great part of the day. On the course Tanya Greaves was playing steadily and when she stood on the 6th tee she was about to play the shot all golfers dream about. A perfectly judged seven iron nestled in the cup for that wonderful hole in one. Tanya did not let this distract her and she returned a points total equal to Kathleen’s and her better back nine was enough to claim top prize.