Hood is simply too good

Hood is simply too good

20 September 2023

ST Patrick’s Golf Club, Downpatrick, played host to Dundrum GAC’s Annual Golf Classic. 

On the day, the weather didn’t disappoint and nor did the action as 20 teams took in the sunshine to play their way around a brilliantly kept course. 

Numerous teams teed off from 10.30am right through to 4.30pm, all hoping to scramble together points to win the individual or team prize.

It was a close competition but it was Ken Hood’s team who won on the day with 93 points and Raymond McCormicks team placed second with 89 points. 

The GUI winner on the day was Ken Hood again, with Niall Carson picking up first place for non-GUI players. 

There was a tight call for the longest drive with chairman John Kielty being pipped to the title by Michael Keane. 

Although, it could have gone either way and the two players decided on a draw. 

Nearest the pin was Ken Hood. A total of 12 players beat the pro, these were: Callum McKibbin, Ken Hood, Raymond McCormick, Chris Prior, Paul Byrne, Matthew Baird, John O’Neill, Brendan Forde, Eugene Jennings, Pat Jennings, Adrian Mussen and Johnny Hogg. 

This year’s competition was not possible without Dundrum’s title sponsor CHP Mechanical. 

Huge thanks goes to John Smyth for sponsoring the event. Also, a huge thank you to those businesses and families who sponsored a tee or a green. 

Without this support the event would not have been a success. Sponsors include: S Rankin Insurance, Noel Savage Contracts,

SR Motors Dundrum, Martin Walsh Bricklaying, Cunningham Flowers 028 4375 1991, HIP Consultancy, Pat Lennon, Kieran Byrne, McKibbin Motors, Rodgers Building Supplies, Brennan’s Dundrum, Murray Brothers/Stoney Ways, Tonn Ruray Cafe, Muriel’s Fish and Chips, Pet Food Market at Car Boot Sale, Eddie Campbell, East Coast Granite, Kilkeel, Chris Brown, Ruairi Mallon Joinery, Omagh, CHP Mechanical, Alternative Heat, Rodgers Construction, Ideal Standard UK 07711 167407, Dowds Group, The Stick at Brennan’s Loughinisland, Cushman & Wakefield, SJ Walsh & Sons Construction Ltd, RS Joinery, Dunmore Construction, Country Kitchen at Car Boot Sale, Sea Breeze Apartments 028 4372 5286, Colas Ireland 028 9756 5577, Sacred Heart Primary School, County Down Stoves and Flues, Country Fried Chicken Warrenpoint, John McShane, BMK Accounting, Noel Cunningham Contracts and The Dundrum Inn. 

Thanks to Paul Byrne for leading the day and organising the event alongside John Kielty, Jonny McMullan, Eamonn Hogg, Rab Smyth and Martin Coughlan. 

Also to St Patrick’s Golf Club, Downpatrick, for allowing the club to host the event and providing a great meal in the clubhouse afterwards.

Lastly, thank you to all those players who played in the competition to make it such an enjoyable and competitive event. 

The club are looking forward to next year’s event already.