With sun and showers on the forecast on Friday, a huge number of teams took part in the 2nd Deele College Golf Classic at Ballybofey and Stranorlar Golf Club.
The competition was played in a four-ball scramble format and there was a lot at stake to claim one of the numerous prizes.
The event was won by Eamon Kelly, Frank Kelly, Peter Mogan and Cain Mogan who won on a Break-of-Tie on 53 points. They narrowly defeated Michael Kelly, Philip Kelly, Robert Mitchell and Mark Mc Nulty. Steven Gibson, Michael Curran, Adam Mc Granaghan and Paddy Mc Ateer took 3rd place on 52 points.
The 4th placed team was made up of : Liam Curran, Darragh Connolly, Aaron Mc Laughlin and Jude Burns (51 points), while the 5th placed team consisted of Paddy Mc Guigan, Keith Hegarty, Brian Gallagher and Brian Duddy (51 points).
In the Juvenile section, John Mc Elhinney, Cillian Canon, Philip Kelly and Aidan Boal took first place with 45 points. In second place was the Deele College team of Adam Doran, Oisin Conaghan, Casey Lynch and Keegan Mc Bride who came back with 37 points.
Longest Drive was won by Michael Curran and Marina Hamilton, while the closest to the pin was won by Karl Friel on the 2nd, Tony Duffy on the 6th, Barry Allen on the 8th and Aaron Mc Laughlin on the 17th.
It was a fantastic occasion, and great credit must go to Conor Callaghan and his parents, Paul and Karen Callaghan for organising such a brilliant event that was supported by everyone associated with the school. who put in a huge effort to make the day such a success.
School principal, Mr Joe Boyle paid credit to the organising committee and said that it was a great day for the school. He thanked all the sponsors of the tees and the greens and all those that sponsored prizes for the event. He said “We could not have done this without the support of our local businesses, and we would encourage everyone associated with Deele College to ensure to support these businesses when they can. The money raised will go towards our ever-expanding extra-curricular activities in the school and will benefit all our student population over the next year.”
Team Photos
Presentation of Prizes
Action Shots
