Des Flanagan Dublin Mixed Foursomes

The Des Flanagan Dublin Mixed Foursomes took place in RGSC on Sunday 18th August. With 42 pairs taking part after their club qualifying rounds it was an enjoyable day for all the competitors. The course was in very good order and with the weather breezy conditions were tricky. After the first 18 K Birmingham & A O Shea were leading on 42 pts with plenty of pairs close behind.The Old Co pair faded in the 2nd round and the Lucan pair Joe Murphy & Barbara Coogan posted a 36 hole total of 80 pts. With only a few pairs on the course this looked like the winning score.However out on the course The Lucan pairing of Tracey Smith & Anthony Malone were going well and with Tracey not missing putts,they had 46pts in their 2nd rd. This added to their opening 36pts gave them victory by 2pts. The Co Board would like to thank our sponsor The Gift Magnet Swords for their continued support.Also thanks to all who entered,the RGSC club and those who helped on the day.
Winners T Smith & A Malone Lucan 82pts
R/Up J Murphy & B Coogan Lucan 80pts
Gross P Byrne & G O Connor G/Ville 71pts
1st 18 K Bermingham & A O Shea Old Co 42pts
2nd 18 K Kynes & C Keeley RGSC 41pts