Michael wins the battle of the Dicksons with -4 back nine

On Saturday, Dunmurry golfers played in the Summer Medal competition and the scoring was excellent again.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Jun 2014, 10:00 BST
The Dunmurry team who lost to Rossmore 4-1 in the second round of the Pierce Purcell at Portadown last Sunday.The Dunmurry team who lost to Rossmore 4-1 in the second round of the Pierce Purcell at Portadown last Sunday.
The Dunmurry team who lost to Rossmore 4-1 in the second round of the Pierce Purcell at Portadown last Sunday.

The gross prize was won by Michael Dickson (3) 70, edging out his brother Graham thanks to a tremendous back nine of 31.

The gross looked a long way off for Michael after a front nine of four over 39. Despite dropping shots at the 12th and 15th, birdies at the 10th 13th, 16th and 17th plus an eagle two at the par four 14th saw him finished the back nine in 31 shots and a level par score of 70.

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The low section was won by six handicapper Ryan Trimble who returned a nett 65 edging out Peter Morgan (6) on the better back nine, with Colin Power (5) third on 67.

Ryan clinched victory in this section thanks to a one under par back nine of 34. He recorded eight pars and a birdie three on the par four 14th.

In section two (10-18), Iain Ferguson (12) 65 was the clear winner from Fra Howell (12) 67 and Stevie Thompson (13) 67.

Iain had a steady front nine, the highlight being a birdie three on the ninth. On the back, birdies at the 15th and 17th helped him to clinch victory by two shots.

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In section three (19 and above), David Gray (19) edged out Jim Porter on the better back nine after both returned 68s, with Tom Millar (28) 69 finishing third.

David can look back on a birdie three on the fifth that probably clinched the victory while Jim will regret two sevens over his last four holes.

SEMI OPEN

Wednesday 18 June – 1, Gareth Shirlow (6) 41 pts; 2, R. Thorpe (7) 39 pts; 3, Paul Coome (14) 38 pts.

Gross - Chris Morgan (2) 71.

TEAM NEWS

Pierce Purcell

The Pierce Purcell side, captained by Pat McKnight, travelled to Portadown on Sunday to take on defending Ulster champions Rossmore.

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In a closely contested game, it was all to play for after nine holes with Dunmurry up in two, down in one and level in the other two games.

Paddy Arthurs and Ollie Morton won the first match on the 18th while Billy McAuley and Oliver Totten lost by one hole. The final three games went the way of Rossmore to give them a 4-1 victory. John McAree and Donal McReynolds lost five and four, Chris Sweeney and Johnny Moore lost two and one, while Ken Cathcart and Robbie Nelson lost three and two.

BELFAST AND DISTRICT

There was more disappointment for Dunmurry on Monday night.

The B&D team headed to Banbridge holding a 4.5-2.5 advantage but Banbridge levelled the match at 7-7 and won on the first tie hole to end Dunmurry’s hopes of retaining the title they won last season.

Upcoming Matches

This weekend is a busy one on the team front. The Juveniles head to play City of Derry (tomorrow) Saturday.

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On Sunday, 29 June, the Senior Cup squad head to Knock to take on Shandon Park with 8.30am tee off. The winners will take on either Balmoral or Belvoir Park for a place in the last four of the Ulster Section to be held at Royal Portrush on Sunday 17 August.

Meanwhile, Nigel Abernethy, Captain of the Irish Mixed Foursomes, has arranged the second round game against Slieve Russell on Monday, 30th June, at Co Armagh Golf Club.