Smallwoods fires an ace

TEN handicapper Billy Henderson had the proud honour of winning the thirtieth staging of the Northlands Charity Open at Prehen on Sunday and he did it in fine style with a well compiled 41 points.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Jul 2012, 12:31 BST

Second on the day and making a welcome return to the podium was George Pearson (24) with 40 points, two points clear of third placed Paul Glackin (11) who claimed his prize on a count back.

Ernie Heywood (scr) won the gross prize for the umpteenth time with his 36 points. The nines went to Simon Swaby (11) and Jim McCann (12) with 20 and 23 points respectively. Best of the ladies was Ciara Quigg (16) on 36 points and collecting her second prize in three days was Mary O’Doherty on 33 points.

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While City of Derry’s professional Sammy Smallwoods recorded his first ever ace when he holed his tee shot at the Quarry, Prehen’s 15th hole whilst playing against his fellow professional Noel Callan last Wednesday.

He used his trusty pitching wedge and watched enthralled as the ball hit the back of the green and spun back into the hole. Congratulations Sam and you forgot to say how the match went.

Incidentally Noel Callan who operates mostly as a teaching pro had the pleasure of playing nine holes at Castlerock on the Monday after the recent Irish Open with Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell.

This week the Pearson Foods Open Stableford takes place on Saturday and it has a special section for Lady Golfers who will be made most welcome. Bookings for visitors by phone (028) 71311496 or online at www.cityofderrygolfclub.com.

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While Andrew Dickson (20) came out on top, beating Dan Hinds (3) and Luke Hasson (5) for Mr. Ciaran Burke’s Centenary Captains Prize for Juniors. Andrew amassed a magnificent 45 points, while Hinds finished with 42 points and Hasson scored 38 points.

The presentation will take place on Captains Night and more details will come later.