Royal Portrush Golf Club 2015 Carr Mara 2015 in Royal Portrush was an outstanding success. From the outset the warmth of the welcome which was genuine and immediate. The Sunday practice day was accompanied by a fantastic air show by the Red Arrows. The display included swoops by the Arrows up and down the golf courses and across the sea. On day two practice day, another great golf day weather wise, saw all the 14 teams readying themselves for contest. Monday night, we all dined in the Mermaid Restaurant in Portrush. A great setting and superb food. First day of the tournament also saw splendid weather conditions and great golf scores. Tuesday night's entertainment was a special occasion laid on by the host club. The food and drinks were supplied by them. Whiskey toasting laid on by the host club at the Bushmills Distillery was a feature as well as a display of Irish Dancing which included notable contributions by some of our nimble players, another memorable night. The final day of the tournament saw the host club pull away from the field and score a popular success to win the Carr Mara Trophy.
Results: Appreciation: The Gala Night Dinner with black tie, was a fitting finale to a great tournament. The key note speech was delivered by Joe McGoldrick of medical and surgical fame with great wit and skill. We find it difficult to express our gratitude to our hosts. Captain Sir Richard McLaughlin, his committee, his members, his catering staff, his links staff, his Pro shop staff were quite superb in every way. We must give special mention to Simon Rankin Captain 2014, John Bamber, Hon Treasurer, Philip Tweedie, Hon Secretary for their great work over the past two years Finally Wilma Erskine for everything, it would not have been possible for such excellence without her. Participants:
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Tournaments:
"I was in a
bunker,
It was rather deep,
Took a while to get outta there,
...best part of a week,
Followed up with a long iron,
To some hairy,
greenside rough I tell you baby,
This Portrush is pretty tough..." |
