Day 6 started off a little bit dicey in Bushmills. It was pouring down rain and we had a 2pm tee time on Royal Portrush. We were able to sleep in and chill for a bit which was much needed. As we headed over to the golf club we stopped at Dunluce Castle. What an amazing view that was! See photos. After a few minutes checking it out we headed over to a pub to see some of Graham McDowell's trophies. G-Mac is from Portrush and has been winning golf torunaments since he was a lad.
After a few pints, finally it was time to head out on the golf course. By the time we hit the 4th hole, the skies cleared and we had a 70 degree afternoon in the sunshine. While the weather was great to golf left something to be desired. The course was spectacular but it kicked our asses. Handley and Galvin shot the low rounds of 87 and Hogle and whoever was his partner won the day money.
After the round we headed southeast to the town of Newcastle. We rolled into Newcastle about 9pm and stayed at Slieve Donard. The hotel was awesome and we went out for a great dinner at Percy French. All agreed that could have been one of the best Casaer Salads ever. We also crushed a few bowls of mussels.
Day 7 brings 36 holes at Royal County Down. RCD is rated as the #5 course in the world and I can say it did not disappoint. The first round started with some rain but again it quickly cleared to a sunshine day. The highlights of the day were Rick Hogle's net 71 in the afternoon. Neal Heikkinen shot 85 in the morning and Handley shot 84 in the afternoon round for low gross. Hogle and his partner again crushed in day money. Moral of that story is don't give 17 shots to anybody especially someone who can play like Hogle. He's got pretty solid game.
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