'I’m still in shock': Doneraile Golf Club claim mixed foursomes All-Ireland title
Doneraile team winners of the Irish Mixed Foursomes being presented with their pennant from John White President Golf Ireland at the All-Ireland at the Cups and Shields finals, Strandhill Golf Club, Sligo. Picture: Golffile / Fran Caffrey All photo usage must carry mandatory copyright credit (© Golffile | Fran Caffrey)
Doneraile and Enniscrone were crowned All-Ireland champions on the penultimate day of the 2021 club season, at Strandhill GC.
Doneraile won the All-Ireland Mixed Foursomes in dramatic circumstances following a 3.5-1.5 win over Rockmount.
Leading 2-1, with two games left on the course, James O’Mahony and Aoibheann Daly beat Colin McClenaghan and Rosemary McCrea on the 19th green, to send the large travelling crowd from the Cork club into wild celebrations.
“It’s unbelievable. It’s been a fantastic journey”, O’Mahony said on the green after the win. We’d have a brilliant team, supporters and management. People drove four hours this morning to support us. We’re delighted.”
“I’m still in shock,'' Daly added. “We’re a small club, but we had a massive support. We couldn't ask to be part of a better club.” Enniscrone defeated Elmgreen 3-2 to win the Men’s Four Balls, with Eugene O’Doherty and 82-year-old Ray Basquill winning the deciding point on the final green to give the Sligo club their first All-Ireland title in almost 20 years.
Speaking after the win, Basquill said it was the highlight of his golfing career so far.
“I’m thrilled. It’s the biggest win of my career. I’ve won Captain’s prizes and things like that, but this beats the lot.
“We had the advantage of playing on a links course today. I had a great partner in Eugene O’Doherty, and we carried each other along.
“The club hasn’t won an All-Ireland since 2004, so this will be a great boost to the club.” In the Revive Active Women’s Four Balls, Ballycastle will meet Ballybunion in Sunday’s final. Ballycastle defeated The K Club on Saturday afternoon, while Ballybunion overcame West Waterford 3.5-1.5 in their respective semi-finals.
Ryan Wilson and Patricia McDonnell lost to Hugh Nolan and Noreen Roche 6&5.
Colin McClenaghan and Rosemary McCrea lost to James O’Mahony and Aoibheann Daly 19th hole.
Adam Douds and Leonie Power lost to Eddie Roche and Rachel Kelleher 4&3.
James Robinson and Sue McDonagh beat Darren Roche and Marie Kelleher 6&5.
Jonathan Patterson and Barbara Fleet halved with David Finn and Ellen Walsh.
Michael Telford and Robin French lost to Michael Concannon and Padraig Tighe 2&1.
Alan Keane and PJ O’Brien beat Paddy Dunleavy and Thomas Bourke 2 holes.
Joe Murphy and Ross Brady beat William Lalor and John Meakin 3&1.
Sam Mehigan and Gary Whyte lost to John Rush and Jim Bowe 2&1.
Steffen Mortensen and Peter Lawlor lost to Eugene O’Doherty and Ray Basquill 1 hole.
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