Three sixes on the front nine and a modest 16 points were all Paul Monaghan
(14) had to show standing on the tenth tee at Prehen on Thursday in the weekly Open. Fast-forward to the eighteenth green and 42 points have been scored thanks to an incredible back nine of 26 points. One under gross and no doubt the handicapper will be paying special attention to his score. Paul did win but only on a tie break from hard working greens convenor Lester Moore (2) who went round the tight Prehen layout in 67 shots including a record breaking 30 on the back nine. His 30 shots comprised an eagle, three birdies and five pars. Tom McGowan (10) took the third spot with 40 points and the extra nett prize went to a back in form Stephen Pulis (13) on a tie breaking 39 points. Former stalwart at Prehen and now playing out of Greencastle Hugh Doherty (9) was the best visitor on 38 points