Letterkenny Golf Club will host the Donegal Youth Finals this Sunday, September 20, with tee-off at 1.30 pm.
The growth of both competitions has been phenomenal with most clubs in Donegal fielding strong Under-18 teams.
The Donegal Youth Final will have a new pairing: Strabane GC make a welcome return to the Donegal championship and having accounted for Ballyliffin G.C. and Letterkenny GC they are strong contenders on their first-ever final.
However, Fergal Callan’s Dunfanaghy GC will also be worthy contenders, having accounted for Greencastle G.C. and Buncrana G.C. (winners 2025). Over the 20 years, Dunfanaghy have six titles, so they will be looking for their seventh victory.
The Donegal Plate competition is in its fourth year of existence and already has grown to be a very competitive affair. Last year’s finalists Portnoo GC make a welcome return and, having defeated Donegal GC and a gallant North West GC, they will be looking to make amends. Portnoo GC won their first-ever title in 2006 as they were victorious in the inaugural event that year.
Gweedore GC are back and playing very well. They won the Youth title in 2017, with an excellent Youth program under Junior convenor Paul McGhee. They defeated Buncrana GC and on the final hole in Barnhill that beat last year’s winners, Letterkenny GC.
So all golf enthusiasts are looking forward to a great Final day in Barnhill.