Shane Scanlan teeing off with his Dad’s driver from 1991 at the Douglas Drive In.
Picture: James Doolan

Many golf clubs are holding their drive-ins this month, and in Douglas it was a special experience for Captain Shane Scanlan.  President Dermot McHugh and Ladies Captain Dara Norton got to hit off their drives to mark the ceremonial start to the year, but Men’s Captain Share drove in twice.  One was for himself but the other drive was in memory of his Dad John.

Back in 1991 John Scanlan was elected as Captain but sadly passed away before the drive in.  With the agreement of his fellow officers, Shane took the opportunity to take a drive for his dad, and he Continue reading →