Keen competition during Captain's Weekend at Aughancloy

THE captain of Aughnacloy Golf Club, Graeme Parr, hosted his Captain's Weekend on Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2, having played his Juvenile Competition the previous Tuesday.

With the recent mixed weather, it was delightful to get a warm and dry day.

Captain Graeme was ably supported by his wife, Lynette and Past Captains, Noel O'Sullivan and Peter Johnston.

Graeme and Lynette were present to welcome the competitors from early morning offering water and fruit to each competitor.

Halfway through the round, hot dogs were the order of the day cooked to perfection and clearly enjoyed by all. This added to the success of the day.

Competition was keen throughout the day as there was a full array of prizes on the table to be won.

In the evening following the captain's meal, the prize presentation took place for the many prizes provided by the captain.

Results

Ladies Pin: Pat Collins

Ladies Drive: Libby Lamont

Ladies Front Nine: Ethel Liggett 18pts

Ladies Back NineL Henrietta Willis 17pts

Ladies Third: Pat Collins 34pts

Ladies runner-up: Roisin Corry 35pts

Lady winner: Una Donnelly 37pts

Lady Nine Hole winner: Celine McGarvey 12pts

Lady Novice winner: Siobhan McCreedy Net 62

Gents Pin: David Williamson

Gents Drive: Mark Williamson

Senior winner: Peter McCarron Net 74

Council winner: Hugh Williamson Net 70

Winning visitor: Gary Baird 30pts

Visitor runner-up: Iris McAleenon 29pts

Gents Past Captain winner: Dean Marshall Net 69

Juvenile winner: Ethan Lewis

Junior winners: Harry Cullen, Tiarnan Harte and Jason Harte

Gents Best Gross: Gary Trotter Gross 77

Gents Front Nine: Mal Rice Net 34

Gents Back Nine: Philip McKenna Net 30

Category Three winner: Ashley Graham Net 64

Category Two winner: Adrian Simpson Net 72

Category One winner: Jamie Gillen Net 81

Overall winner: Mark Barrett Net 67

Following the prize presentation; captain Graeme congratulated the winners and thanked everyone who had worked to make his day a success.

He highlighted the greens staff for presenting the course in such an excellent condition and the catering staff for producing an excellent meal.

He also commended the members who had assisted in the Putting Green Project and carrying out voluntary work on the course.

He thanked the Ladies section for their support and congratulated them in achieving so many new members this year.

Lady captain, Fern Ross,replied and presented the captain's wife with a gift.

A social evening then followed bringing another memorable day to a close at Aughnacloy Golf Club.

The Club Classic for 2025 sponsored by Loane Motors of Aughnacloy is taking place over Friday, August 15 and 16. The format is a four-person team which can be all Male - all female or mixed.

Multiple entries are permitted over the two days.

The team entry is £100 per team. Time sheet in operation. Call 02885557050 for a tee time. Visitors very welcome.

"Aughnacloy Golf Club would like to thank Loane Motors for their unstinting sponsorship of our Classic," a club spokesperson added.