The big day finally arrived and as you would expect the turnout was high for a very popular character within the club, our Club Captain Eddie Millar has been behind the scenes for many years undertaking various tasks in the running of the club. Indeed a very competent treasurer for several years keeping the club on the straight and narrow with an eye for detail. This eye for detail has continued into his role of Club Captain, with Eddie’s down to earth humour, approachabilty and natural charm there was little doubt Eddie would be a great success and so was the big day. A very enjoyable day which went off without a hitch, but thanks must go to all those unseen helpers whose assistance was invaluable to make it the great day it turned out to be. Now to the results, two scores of 42 points at the top of the leaderboard which could only be seperated on a countback, unfortunately there can only be one winner and in such a prestigious event to come second is no disgrace but nevertheless disappointing. So well done Stuart Eagle on a splendid win, very unlucky Willie McWilliams so close but it’s second place. Third place goes to Jonathan Lockhart with an excellent 40 points and Patrick McCrory 4th. The best gross score was that of Jonathan Hewitt who has become the gross specialist, his level par round was superb! The best senior score was the 39 points of Robert Treanor. Section winners were Jackson Ruddock 0-12, Clive Currie 13-18, William Camblin 19+, front 9 Darren Wilson, back 9 Marty Dalzell. Nearest the pin was won by Davy Mitchell and the longest drive was none other than our Vice-Captain Stephen Wilson. Well done all the prize winners and better luck next time to those who didn’t manage to produce their best on the day. The Captains evening meal and prize giving took place in the Famous Grouse where Captain Eddie Millar and others made their speeches and some lovely prizes provided by our Captain for those who done well enough to receive them. Several distinguished guests enjoyed the excellent food and entertainment at the Grouse along with the rest of us. The Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Mr Darryn Causby attended and showed great interest in our club and our progress in the short time we have been in existance, he was also very generous with a £100 donation to our up and coming junior section and another £100 to the Captains Charity which is Guide Dogs for the Blind NI. Many thanks to our Lord Mayor for attending our Captains Day and his generousity! A great evening was had by all including some amazing impromtu slight of hand tricks by Eugene Scullion which left those looking on wanting more, I think it may be a case of Eugene taking centre stage at the next doo? Other competitions….. the Murder Mystery NI sponsored Weekly Challenge, well it seems that Captain Eddie Millar has had a very good week, his 39 points was the best of the week. Second and third place respectively were Alan Magill and Patrick McCrory both with 37 points! The Nutmeg Treasures sponsored Wednesday Sweep was won by Wayne Crawford with 18 points, Sean McKeever 2nd also on 18 points. Junior 18 hole-Captains Day Prize…. 1st Daniel Brown 39 points, 2nd Nathan Agg 32 points, 3rd John Harrison 29 points, 4th Fintan Walsh 29 points and 5th Ben Currie 25 points! Well done fellas! Thursday’s Junior Sweep…9 holes for the juniors playing off the red tees and 6 holes for those playing off the blue tees. There will be a prize giving afterwards including some food. Meet at 4.30! Wishing everyone good luck in your next competition…. enjoy your golf!
