The luck of the Irish — and a fair amount of skill — was on full display at Letterkenny Golf Club on St Patricks Day as Paddy Flood secured the first major title of the year, the prestigious St. Patrick’s Day Cup.
In what can only be described as “written in the stars,” Paddy Flood masterfully navigated a course made challenging by tough weather conditions. His brilliant round of 40 points was enough to distance himself from a highly competitive field and etch his name onto the first major silverware of the season.
Leaderboard Highlights – The battle for the remaining spots was incredibly tight, with three players finishing just two points shy of the lead:
Winner: Paddy Flood (40 pts)
Runners-up: Barry Ramsay, Pete Kavanagh, and Paddy Doherty (all finishing on 38 pts)
Gross Prize: Michael Shiel Jnr, who carded a superb +1 to take the honors.
A Historic Year: Three Captains, Three Trophies
The club also took a moment this week to reflect on a landmark 2025 season. Three major trophies won by our representative teams:
Ulster Fourball: Led by Captain Chris Nee
Donegal Minor League: Led by Captain Kevin Roche
Ulster Cup: Led by Captain Derek (Del) Wilson
The club is immensely proud of what we continue to achieve on the regional and provincial stage. These victories are a testament to the talent and dedication within our membership.
Upcoming Fixtures & Events – A packed schedule of golf and social events awaits members over the coming weeks. Please note the following key dates:
Friday May 15: Ballyraine NS Classic (Team of 4 Mixed Champagne Scramble)
Saturday/Sunday May 16-17: Annual Major Voucher Competition (Re-entry €10)
Wednesday May 20: Crolly Distillery Presentation Night at 8pm.
Saturday May 23: Kelly’s Toyota Club Fundraising Classic (Team of 4 Mixed Champagne Scramble. Entry €120 per team. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and Best Ladies Team.)
Wednesday May 27: Value Centre Open
Friday May 29: Letterkenny Hospice Classic
Saturday May 30: Stevenson Horan Financial Services Competition
Sunday May 31: Sunday Medal (Followed by Music in Hunter’s Bar that afternoon)
New members are always welcome at Letterkenny Golf Club. For membership inquiries or to book a tee time, please visit our website or call the Pro Shop.