Gavin’s fine back nine helps him to President’s Day victory at Lisburn

The players however had to contend with a breeze which pushed the CSS up to 73. Nevertheless 17 of 231 players competing scored more than 36.

Stefan Szymura (11) with 41 points was the clear leader in the clubhouse for most of the afternoon until Gavin Alderdice (6) also returned 41 points. Gavin’s back nine of level par secured first prize ahead of Stefan.

Ever steady Paul Watters (6) was level par after 15 holes and scored 39 and take third place ahead of Mark McAlpine. Best Gross was won by Ryan Symington(+1) who covered the course in level par. John McMillan won the over 60s prize. The past Captains Prize was won by Greg Ferris and the past Presidents Prize by Bob Roulston. The best Juvenile was Jack Shellard (15). The putting prize was won by Richard McDermott.

Lisburn Ulster Fourball Team reach Final.

On Sunday, Lisburn Ulster Fourball team travelled to Rockmount for the second leg of their semi-final tie.

The strong Rockmount pair of Billy Wilson & Kevin Cushnahan covered the first 13 holes in two over par dispatching Barry McQuillan and Bob Patterson by 6&5. The leading match was a much closer encounter going all the way to the 18th green where the Rockmount pair put another point on the board, reducing Lisburn’s lead to 4-3 with three matches still on the course.

Thankfully for Lisburn, Des Kerr and Eddie Rowan never looked like losing and won 5-4 thus leaving Lisburn needing at least a half match to win the tie. Phil Stewart and Alan Gilmore began to dominate in the homeward nine and a par 5 from Phil at the long 15th hole put them dormie 3 up. They proceeded to win the 16th hole to secure the tie as news filtered up from the 14th green of the Kerr/Rowan victory.

Billy Friars and Jason Smylie were 1 up playing the 17th when they were called in. Lisburn will now contest the final against Castle Hum later this month.