28.07.07 Pearson’s Turkeys Open 

1st Lester Moore 1 41pts*
2nd Brian McMacken 15 41pts
3rd Colin Jeffrey 6 40pts
4th Fred Young 8 39pts*
5th Martin McCormick 12 39pts
1st Nine Ricky Porter 16 21pts
2ndNine Charles Lynch 16 22pts
*Break of tie
Lester Moore (1) had no less than five birdies in a sparkling round that won for him the inaugural Pearson’s Turkeys competition at Prehen on Saturday.

Out in 35 shots he tore the back nine apart taking only 32 strokes for a great winning 41 points. So much for low men having no chance of winning handicap competitions! Brian McMacken (15) finished in second place beaten only on a count back and his card included blanks on two holes. Colin Jeffrey (6) had six threes on his card for a very steady 40 points to take third place. Fred Young (8) was fourth on 39 points and the fifth nett went to Martin McCormick (12) losing out to Fred on a tiebreak. Ricky Porter (16) and Charles Lynch (16) were best on the nines scoring 21 and 22 points respectively.

Photo: Mrs Irene Pearson and her husband George presenting Lester Moore, winner of the inaugural Pearson's Turkeys competition, played at City of Derry Golf Club with his prize. Photo and Report supplied by R. Kennelly.