Gala 2009
News and views of our premier annual festival
The 2009 Gala weekend
Vice Captain Alistair Creevy had a busy weekend, organising the annual Gala Weekend. Many thanks to all of our sponsors, especially SKYFORM, MERKLAND TANK and HALLEYS.
Unfortunately the Juniors Friday night Shotgun was rain affected, but after a hard fought competition Ryan Sloan won with a net 32. Ryan Clougherty and Andrew McNee both finished with a net 34. Well done boys! See all the results here.
In the main event Walter Dobbin and his playing partner C Montgomerie won with a net 61.6. Walter was heard saying " Winning, it is not for the money, it is for the prestige!". Walter, understated as ever! Stephen McBeth and partner B McLaughlan finished joint second along with James Richardson and partner Harry Caffrey. Both teams finished with a net 64.4. See all the results here.
The Sunday family Texas Scramble competition has been postponed; we will update you on the rearranged date as soon as we can.
Gala weekend approaches!
Gala weekend is upon us again this month and we have lots of entries for the three main competitions.
On the Friday evening this year, the 21st August, we have the Junior Shotgun with prizes down to 4th place and a nearest the 14th pin prize.
On Saturday 22nd is the Gents Greensome Competition for gentlemen members and their guests, with handicap prizes to 5th place as well as prizes for best scratch score, longest drive and nearest the pin (the 14th, but it must be from the 14th tee, of course!)
On Sunday 23rd is the Texas Scramble for teams of one gentlemen, one lady and one junior member. Prizes down to 3rd place here, and nearest the pin on the 14th.
There are other prizes too, as well as a Gala Prize Raffle on the Saturday night, thanks to our kind sponsors whose generosity is better than ever this year. Please contact Alistair Creevy with any queries; entry forms are still available at the club.
Members please note that there will be the Gala evening event at 8pm on the Saturday, with tickets priced at £4 per person, available from the bar. Numbers are limited to 80, so first come first served!