Phair Cup team hold the edge in semi-final

Editorial Department • Published 16 Jul 2009 11:47 0 Comments

The Lakeland Restaurant Open on Wednesday last at Castle Hume was sponsored by The Sheelin Restaurant. Winner on the day was David Lunny with a fine 42 points. Kieran Murray from Silverwood in Lurgan was second with 40 points and Michael McCauley third also on 40 points. The visitor"s prize was won by Brian McCartaigh (31 points) from Bundoran and John Colton picked up another gross with 33 points.

The Nine Hole Qualifier on Friday, July 10 was won by Maurice Hetherington with 35 points, Brian Irvine finished second with 31 points and Robbie Benson was third with 30 points. The Farry Chartered Accountants Singles Stableford on Saturday was claimed by Joe McEnhill with a fantastic 46 points. William Silcock finished second with 41 points just edging out John Southam into third place also with 41 points. Johnny Woods picked up the gross with 32 points.

The Club Stableford on Sunday was won by Brian Leonard with 39 points. Conrad Wheeler was second also on 39 points with Neil Corrigan third on 38 points. David Webb picked up the gross with 24 points.

In the first leg of the Phair Cup semi final Castle Hume performed well to take a good lead of 13.5 to 2.5 to Auchnacloy for the deciding second leg later this month.

Dara McManus enjoyed a successful debut paired with Barry McCauley and Malcom Sloan showed just how competitive he is by winning his match with in-form Geoffrey Sharpe in a match of the highest standard and tension.

The pairing of Packie Duffy and team captain Dougie Hutton secured another win and was decided on the 18th green in a game of nip and tuck where no quarter was asked or given.

Finally the pairing of Nigel Connor and old hand Warren Dixon proved once again to be too strong for their opponents.

Despite a sizeable lead this result only represents the halfway stage in a fiercely contested semi final and Castle Hume can expect a vigorous contest at Aughnacloy. While Captain Douglas keeps his selection options open it will be difficult for players to break into this strong team.

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This article appeared in Impartial Reporter 16 Jul 09

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