Stephen Fox wins President"s Prize

The final round of the President"s Prize (Mr. Tommy McNamee) took place on Sunday, August 31 in very good weather. Sixty players qualified from the first round and tee off time was at 10.30am. The leaders teed off at 1.40pm.The leaders in the clubhouse from last week were John Ayres, David Fulham and Jim King. It was a very intensely contested final round with any one of a large number of players capable of winning. In the end Stephen Fox clinched the prize with a combined score of 138 nett winning it on the final 18 holes from runner-up Eugene Curley. That evening the presentation of prizes took place in the clubhouse and those who turned up had a most enjoyable evening.The results of the President"s Prize 2008 are as follows:Winner: Stephen Fox 138 (O.L.18); Runner-up: Eugene Curley 138Gross: David Fulham 152Cat 1: 1st: Stephen Kelly 140; 2nd: Jim King 141; 3rd: Michael Farrelly 144Cat 2: 1st: John Ayres 139; 2nd: Gerry Maguire 141; 3rd: Mark Finnegan 142Cat 3: 1st: Klaus Ortel 145; 2nd: Ger Kearney 147 (O.L.18); 3rd: Colm Maher 147Leading Qualifier: Fergal Kelly 69Best 2nd Day Score: Peter Earley 66Open Day: Tuesday, August 26Cat A: Peter SmythCat B: Ger WalshCat C: Miss Bernie DugdaleCat E: Lady Captain, Mrs Ann McNameeSenior Citizens: Sunday, September 7: Sponsored by Mergon Int and Barry"s PharmacyWinners: Ger Craig, Brendan Fay and Tommy Glennon 91 pts2nd: John Cunningham, Shane O"Neill and Ken Colgan 86 pts3rd: Mick Campbell, Feichin Morgan and Joe Brennan 83 pts.Tudenham CupCongratulations and well done to John Ayres and his Tudenham Cup team on a great victory in the semi-final against Castlewarden by three matches to two. It was an epic encounter with the result in doubt until the very last match. The game was played in a very sporting manner and the team now faces Birr in the final, which will be played in Mullingar on a date to be arranged.This is the first time that Delvin Castle have reached the final since 2005. We would like as many members as possible to come and support the team on the day of the final. We wish them the very best of luck.Dates for the diarySunday, September 14: Singles Competition.Sunday, September 21: Ladies Hamper to the men (seventh round G.O.Y.)Sunday, September 28, Fourball betterballTuesday, September 30, Open Day, Time sheet in clubhouse.