Buncrana Golf Club, Donegal.

Hugo Crumlish Claims Sean McLaughlin Memorial Honours
The competition last weekend was the Sean McLaughlin (Egg) memorial Open Stableford, kindly sponsored by the Excelsior Bar, Buncrana.
Once again, there was a tremendous turnout over the two days and with the excellent playing conditions contributing to some outstanding scoring. Indeed, an impressive 28 players managed to shoot level par or better, highlighting the quality of golf on display throughout the weekend.
The player who had been threatening to produce a big score over the past few weekends was Hugo Crumlish (24) and this time he certainly delivered. Hugo produced a remarkably consistent round, scoring an excellent 21 points on the front nine and another 21 points on the back nine to amass a superb winning total of 42 points. His fine performance was enough to secure the prestigious Sean McLaughlin Memorial title and cap off another highly successful weekend of golf at the club.
The Gross was won once again by the outstanding Christopher McCallion. Christopher playing off (-1) produced another excellent 2 under Par gross round of 64 to take the gross prize.
Tony Griffiths won the Category 1 prize with a superb 40pts and the Category 2 prize was won by Eddie Masterson with his excellent 40pts.
The full results of the Sean McLaughlin Memorial Open Stableford, played on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August 2026 are as follows:
Overall/Cat 3 Hugo Crumlish (24) 42 pts
Gross Christopher Mc Callion (-1) 64 gross
Category 1 Tony Griffiths ( 8 ) 40 pts
Category 2 Eddie Masterson (16) 40 pts
Best Day (Sun) Brian Mc Cracken (24) 39 pts b.o.t.
Back 9 Darragh Mc Auley (16) 20 pts

UPCOMING COMPETITION
This weekend we have the Sean McLaughlin "Eggman" Memorial Open Singles Stableford.
Running this Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th August.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.
Any member availing of a Pre-Reserved Tee Time - who is not intending on using this time this weekend, must ensure it is CANCELLED a minimum of 24h before.

The presentation of prizes for Captain's prize took place on Sunday night at the club, as the Captain and President hosted a joint Presentation night.
Lady Captain's prize winner Helen Gallanagh can be seen here receiving her prize from Club Captain Liam Henderson.

The presentation of prizes for Presidents prize took place on Sunday night at the club, as the Captain and President hosted a joint Presentation night.
Mr President Kevin McDermott can be seen here presenting Lady Winner Patricia Doherty with her prize.

The presentation of prizes for Presidents prize took place on Sunday night at the club, as the Captain and President hosted a joint Presentation night.
Mr Kevin McDermott: Club President can be seen here presenting the Winner of President's Prize 2026: Jack Grant with his prize of Membership for 2027.
Congratulations Jack.

Paul Mc Daid Wins Captains Prize 2026
There was a tremendous turnout at Buncrana Golf Club over the weekend for Mr Liam Henderson’s Captain’s Prizes, with a large field taking to the course in what were exceptional conditions. With the course presented in superb shape, everything was in place for a weekend of high-quality golf and the players certainly delivered. The man who emerged from a highly competitive field to claim the coveted first prize was the big-hitting Paul Mc Daid (8 ), who continues to enjoy a superb run of form. Paul produced some of his best golf of the season to return an impressive 41 points, securing the Captain’s Prize after a dramatic four-way count back. It was a fitting reward for McDaid, whose consistency throughout the round saw him hold his nerve when it mattered most and come out on top of an exceptionally close contest.
The Gross Prize went to the in-form Pauric O’Flaherty (0.6), who produced a sensational display of golf. Pauric recorded no fewer than seven birdies and just three bogeys on his way to a tremendous 4 Under Par (62 gross), underlining the quality of golf on show during one of the club’s biggest weekends of the year.
Eoin McNamee claimed the Category 1 prize with his fine return of 38pts. Category 2 went to the clubs steadiest golfer Paul Eccles who was just piped on a BOT with his return of 41pts and missed out on the elusive club major once again and the Category 3 prize went to Eamon Whoriskey after his 41pts also just missed out on the top prize.
With outstanding course conditions, a tremendous turnout and some exceptional scoring, Mr Liam Henderson’s Captain’s Prize weekend proved to be a memorable occasion for all involved.
The full results of the Mr Liam Henderson Captains played Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August 2026 are as follows:
Overall Winner Paul Mc Daid (8 ) 41 pt BOT
Gross Pauric O’ Flaherty (1) 62 gross
Category 1 Owen Mc Namee (8 ) 38 pts
Category 2 Paul Eccles (17) 41 pts
Category 3 Eamon Whoriskey (24) 41 pts
Best Day (Sun) Leo Sheehy (18) 40 pts
Front 9 John Harkin (29) 25 pts
Back 9 Eddie Masterson (17) 20 pts BOT
Past Captain Ciaran Mc Laughlin (9) 34 pts
Veteran- Over 65 Willie Mc Laughlin (22) 37 pts
Visitor Ciaran Porter (24) 19 pts
Nearest the Pin 9th / 18th Keenan Barrett 4’ 8”
Longest Drive - Christopher Mc Callion

DIVOT EVENING
With the Captains Prize this weekend there will be a Divoting Evening tonight on the course at 7pm.
Any member who can spare an hour, it would be greatly appreciated, as many hands make light work.
Toish has the Divot mix all ready to go.
Meeting at the clubhouse at 6.50pm. Should take less than an hour.
Hope to see you there.

Mr Liam Henderson - Captain's Prize
This weekend we have the clubs Major Competition of the year
Mr Captain's Prize and Club Captain Liam Henderson has a great weekend planned for all.
Tomorrow Thursday 20th the Juvenile Golfers hit the fairways for Mr. Captain's Prize for Juveniles. Sign in at 10am Sharp.
Come Saturday & Sunday we will then have the BIG ONE with Mr. Captain's Prize taking place for the Men.
Tee Times will be at a premium over the weekend, So make sure you all have a time and anytime NOT being used could you all make sure that this is cancelled a minimum of 24h before.
The weekend all ends in style on Sunday night, with the Captain's Liam Henderson and President's Kevin McDermott ; JOINT PRESENTATION upstairs in the clubhouse.
COMMENCING AT 7.30PM
Food Served at 8pm Followed by the Presentations and Music.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME

The Committee and Members of Buncrana Golf club would like to offer our Sincerest condolences to the family and friends of James Love who sadly passed away very suddenly on Friday past.
James was a recent and very popular edition to our Green Keeping Team here at the club and will be sadly missed here by us all and especially by the greenkeeping staff where he made such a great impression in such a short time.
May James Rest in Eternal Peace

- The sudden death has occurred at his home of James Love, 17 Carraig Fern, Cockhill, Buncrana.
Beloved husband of Deborah, much loved father of Rebecca, Conor and Barney .
Much loved brother of Kara (Jim).
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his wife, daughter, sons, sister, his extended family, friends and neighbours.

MAY JAMES REST IN PEACE
His remains will be reposing at Murphy’s Funeral Home from 6pm Wednesday 19th August from 6pm to 8pm and again on Thursday 20th from 6pm to 8pm.
Removal Friday morning 21st August at 10.40am from the family home Mill Bay Cottage Inch Island to Our Lady of Lourdes, Inch for Interment at 11am.

John Timlin Wins the Michael Fitzpatrick Memorial.
There was once again a tremendous turnout for the Michael Fitzpatrick Memorial, a fitting testament to the high esteem in which Michael and his family are held by the local community. The event continues to be one of the highlights of the club’s golfing calendar, with a fantastic response from members and visitors alike. It was John Timlin (13) who claimed the main prize, producing an outstanding round of golf to finish with an impressive 59 nett –seven under par. John, who is renowned for his big hitting, was in excellent form and thoroughly deserved to take the top prize.
The Gross Prize went to Christopher McCallion (-1), who continues his excellent run of form with another superb performance. Christopher returned an impressive 65 gross, demonstrating once again the quality of his game.
The Best Day Prize was won by Michael’s son, Stephen Fitzpatrick (8), who produced some tremendous golf in the worst of Sunday’s weather conditions. Stephen battled through the difficult conditions to card a very impressive 65 nett.
The committee would like to thank everyone who supported the Michael Fitzpatrick Memorial and helped make the event such a great success. The committee would also like to thank the Fitzpatrick Family for their generous sponsorship and continued support of Buncrana Golf Club.
The full results of the Michael Fitzpatrick Memorial Open Stroke played Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August 2026 are as follows:
Overall/Cat 2 John Timlin (13) 59 nett
Gross Christopher Mc Callion (-1) 65 gross
Category 1 Paul Mc Daid (8) 60 nett
Category 3 Matthew Mc Namee (20) 62 nett
Best Day (Sun) Stephen Fitzpatrick (8) 65 nett BOT
Visitor Stephen Ballard (Faughan) (12) 62 nett
Back 9 Patrick Doherty (17) 29 nett BOT
Nearest the Pin - Stephen Fitzpatrick 17 inches