Results: Saturday July 3rd: MrPat Forkan's Captain's Prize.Captains (Mr. Pat Forkan) Prize-Winner: Stephen Crowley (9) - 67B9 1st Nett: Michael Hannigan(18) - 67 2nd Nett: MichaelBarrett (17) - 68 pts_Gross: TomFord (2) – 76, 3rd Nett: AidanDoyle (12) - 69 B9, 4th Nett: JoeCasey (10) – 69 B9, 5th Nett:Declan J Howley (14) – 69_6thNett: Trevor Johnston (14) – 70B6

Sunday July 4th: SinglesStableford. 1st: Ruairi O'Connor(5) – 28 pts B9 2nd: MichaelHannigan (16) - 28 ptsCaptain's Prize (Mr PatForkan) Saturday 3rd July:184 competitors took to thefairways on Saturday in pursuitof the seasons most covetedprize.

Conditions were difficultwith the strong wind makingthe back nine particularlyhazardous. Indeed only sixplayers managed to beat themagical 70 with manycontenders coming to grief onthe closing holes. The eventualwinner, Stephen Crowley,playing off 9, managed to keephis composure as others fellaway, even though he admittedto feeling the pressure on thelast few holes on his way to anexcellent winning score of 67.

His better back nine just pippedeighteen handicapper MichaelHannigan for the title. MichaelBarrett will be delighted withhis 68 which was good enoughfor third place. Tom Fordbattled hard to take the Grossprize with a very credible 76 inthe conditions.

Many tributes were paid to avery popular Captain, Pat, at thepresentation in the clubhousewith the President, Joe Gannon,leading the way. The Captain’scommitment, dedication andselfless work for the club washighlighted and his years ofservice on committee weretestimony to this. Tributes werealso paid to his wife, Marie, andfamily. It was lovely to see Pat'sbrothers Brendan and Johnpresent, with their wives Maryand Margaret. Brendan isCaptain of Ballybofey &Stranorlar GC and Johntravelled all the way fromToronto for the occasion.

Indeed the only downside tothe day for Galway born Pat wasthe small matter of a Connachtsemi final defeat in MarkieviczPark for his native county by hisadopted Yeat's county!Pat spoke eloquently of thehonour of being Captain ofsuch a great club and hethanked the many people whohad contributed to his great day.

He also wishes through thiscolumn to thank all themembers for their best wishesand good luck messages for hisCaptain’s Day.

Competitions secretaryMichael Whelan, thenannounced the prize winners asfollows : Captains(Mr. PatForkan) Prize-Winner: StephenCrowley (9) - 67 B9. 1st: MichaelHannigan (18) – 67. 2nd:MichaelBarrett (17) - 68 pts. Gross: TomFord (2) – 76. 3rd: Aidan Doyle(12) - 69 B9. 4th: Joe Casey (10) –69 B9. 5th: Declan J Howley (14)– 69. 6th: Trevor Johnston (14) –70 B6.

Captain's Fourball: SeanSweeney & Sean Horkan.Committee: Michael McGowan(17) 72. Past Captains: MichaelMcNamara (17) 72. Juniors:Joseph Keyes (24) 38 pts. Ladies:Ann McGill (21) 69. Guests:Peter Murphy (16) 27 pts.__Team

News:U 15 Connacht Interclub:County Sligo had a veryconvincing victory in defendingthe Connacht Under 15 InterclubStrokeplay competition inWestport GC last week.The boys played some superbgolf to secure the title by awinning margin of 11 shots overrunners up Carrick onShannon. Congratulations tocaptain Eoin Armstrong and allthe team on this greatperformance. Team: SeanFlanagan, David Brady, T.J Ford,Ben Rooney, Luke Armstrong.Barton Shield: BallinrobeGolf Club played host lastweekend to the ConnachtSectional for the 2010 BulmersBarton Shield with 18 HoleFoursomes Strokeplay onSaturday afternoon and thenMatchplay on Sunday Am & Pmfor the Top 8 qualifiers fromSaturday.

The two favourites lived up totheir billing to reach theProvincial decider at Castlebarin early August but not withouta good fright or two along theway. Galway needed a Tie Holein each of their matches toproceed against Tuam andAthenry respectively, whileCounty Sligo survived a scarefrom Castlebar in the morningto see off Ballinasloe with someease in the afternoon. Panel:Gary McDermott, BarryAnderson, Seryth Heavey, DavidDunne, Gerard Finnegan &Stephen Brady.

Pierce Purcell Shield: ThePierce Purcell team will beaction again on Saturday whenthey take on Galway Bay GC inthe Connacht semi final.Captain Paul Keyes will bepleased to have three matches inRosses Point and will be lookingfor a continuation of the goodform shown by his team in theirprevious four matches.

Cecil Ewing Shield: DonalBarry's panel are continuingtheir preparations for their firstmatch against Ballina on thisSaturday, July 10th. This will betough assignment for the teamwith three matches in Ballinaand two at home, but Donal feelsif they can come through thisround they could go a long wayin the competition. We wishthem the best of luck and allsupport on the day would begreatly appreciated.

Senior Cup: The Senior Cupteam travel to Ballinasloe on theweekend of the 17th and 18th ofJuly where they will be lookingto qualify for the ProvincialFinal which will be played inAugust. David Dunne captainsthe team this year.Team Co-ordinator AidanDoyle has all Team informationand updates on the club website.

Summer BBQ:_Tickets areselling fast for one of the socialevents of the season, theSummer BBQ will be held onthis Friday evening, the 9th ofJuly. Music on the night will beprovided by that well knowntrio, Gerry Grennan, Eoin Troyand Brendan Emmet, the 3Amigos. The Sligo CancerSupport Group will also beholding their Bonanza Draw onthe night and any money madeon the social will be donated tothis worthy cause. Tickets at€25 per person are available inthe office.

Boys Golf The CaptainsPrize to the Boys played inBomore last Saturday was wonby Joseph Keyes with asmashing score of 38 points.Captain Pat Forkan presentedJoseph with his prize thatevening and the young golferstole the show with amagnificent acceptance speechbefore the large attendance. Welldone Joseph.

FIXTURES: Friday July 9th:Social Mixed Foursomessponsored by Enda McCarrickMotors._Saturday July 10th:Fourball BetterballStableford._Sunday July 4th:Singles v Par sponsored by ESB.(LADIES BRANCH)There was a slight blip in theweather this week andconditions have got a bittougher. This didn’t stop theladies having a lovely day whileplaying for Mr Pat Forkan’sprize on Tuesday and havingvery good scores. There was noSaturday competition for theladies this week as it was theday of the Captain’s Prize. Theprize was won by StephenCrowley with a great score of 67in testing conditions.This week’s resultsTuesday June 22nd Captain’sPrize to the Ladies Presented byMr Pat Forkan. Winner AnnMcGill (21) 69 nett, 1st nettAda Kenny (29) 70 nett, 2ndnett Agatha McGee (35) 71 nett, 3rd nett Sheila McMunn (33)71 nett [B9], 4th nett LynetteCarty (35) 72 nett. Gross IreneO’Donovan (12) 87G.G. Mary O’Brien 76 nett36 Handicap Mary McCormack37 ptsFront 9 Catherine McManus(15) 34.5Back 9 Caroline Bradshaw 31.5Dates for your DiaryMonday July 5th Y A H’sTuesday July 6th Open CupsStableford, Presentation 9.15 pmWednesday July 7thCommittee Meeting at 7.30 pmFriday July 9th Social MixedFoursomesSaturday July 10th FourballBetterball.