- The TIGS President’s Day took place at Headfort Golf Club.
- Players tackled the Christy O’Connor-designed Championship Course.
- Amadeus provided sponsorship for the outing and drinks.
- Prize winners included David Conlon as overall winner with 36 points.
- The next outing is scheduled for 17 September at Palmerston House Golf Club.
Dave Conlon has now the President’s prize at the Travel Industry Golf Society event with 36 points at Headfort Golf Club in Kells, Co Meath on the Christy O’Connor-designed Championship Course.
Players form across the travel industry completed their rounds despite persistent rain and participants received refreshments on arrival that included tea, coffee, scones and breakfast baps. Amadeus sponsored the outing and post-round drinks.
Prize winners received recognition after the competition with handicaps set at maximum 36 for ladies and 28 for men. The event concluded with dinner in the clubhouse.
- Overall Winner: David Conlon 36 pts
- Ladies: Mary McKenna 40 pts; Tanya Airey 35 pts; Ann Byrne 31 pts
- Men: Martin Dempsey 37 pts; Philip Airey 35 pts; Michael Doorley 32 pts
- Ladies Front 9: Gillian Lowry 16 pts, Ladies Back 9: Stephanie Frame 19 pts
- Men’s Front 9: Donal Flynn 15 pts (countback), Men’s Back 9: Oliver McCann 16 pts (countback)
- Nearest the Pin Ladies: Ann Byrne 3 sticks, Men: Steve Hartridge 19 inches
- Guest Prizes Men: Jonathan Byrne 38 pts, Ladies: Brigitte Devereux 32 pts
Handicaps on the day were set at max 36 for Ladies and 28 for Men
The next Travel Industry Golf Society outings:
- Thursday 17 Sept: Palmerstown House (Captain John Galligan’s Prize) – https://www.palmerstownhouse.ie
- Friday 16 Oct: The Castle (and AGM) https://www.castlegc.ie/
