WHINHILL’S 2026 club champion is Sean McLaughlin, who earned victory in the 36-hole final against Barry Hughes by the score of 9 & 8.
Sean got off to a great start in the morning round and secured a 4-up lead.
In the afternoon round, he got off to another fast start and raced into a 9-up lead after covering the first eight holes in four under par.
Barry was producing steady golf, with a birdie ‘2’ at the 7th being matched by Sean, but the lead being built by Sean would prove to be unassailable as he claimed victory on the 10th green.
Barry produced some great golf throughout the week, knocking out two former champions on his way to his first final.
Sean adds this year’s title to his 2012 triumph.
The club also held the finals of its handicap championships for its 2nd and 3rd Sections.
John McCabe and Andy Little claimed victory in their respective finals against Jamie McEwan and Bill Boyd.
John raced into a 3-up lead after eight holes, but Jamie fought back by winning 9 and 10.
The next three holes proved crucial as John made birdies on 11 and 12, followed by a par on 13 to take a 4-up lead. This ultimately led to a 5 & 3 victory for John, who secured the title on the 15th green.
The 3rd Section final was a close match, with the players making the turn all-square.
Bill took the lead with an excellent birdie at the 11th, but Andy won 12,13 and 15 to take a 2-up lead. Bill won the 17th to ensure the match went down to the 18th, but Andy managed to hang on to his lead, with an excellent pitch on to the green.
Club Championship Results
Sean McLaughlin beat Barry Hughes – 9&8.
Handicap Championships Results
2nd Section – John McCabe beat Jamie McEwan – 5&3
3rd Section – Andy Little beat Bill Boyd – 2-up
