CAPTAIN'S DAY REPORT AND PHOTOS
ACCOUNTANT Noel Conn produced all the correct figures to win Richard Black's Captain's Day prize at County Armagh Golf Club.
His 41 points score was the best of the Captain's stableford competition which was hosted over two-days and attracted a field of almost 300 golfers.
County Armagh Golf Club Captain's Day winner Noel Conn is pictured with Captain Richard Black and wife Ann.
More than 50 ladies and the club's many juvenile boys and girls also joined in the competition for an array of superb prizes.
Somewhat overcast skies greeted golfers on Friday, but throughout the main event on Saturday the sun shone brightly on a magnificently manicured city course.
Strategically placed pins on the greens proved challenging and was reflected in the finishing scores over the two days.
Noel Conn however, mastered it manfully to produce the winning score. The 23 handicapper amassed 22 points across the front nine holes and with a birdie two at the 11 th as part of a with a back nine which yielded a further 19 points, his 41 total was always going to be hard to beat. He could even afford to throw in a ‘no score' at the 17 th !
Stephen Catterall was his nearest rival with 40 points – 20 points from each front and back nine holes. It was however, enough only to secure him the Category 1 first prize.
Nicholas Currie also returned 40 points which earned him the Category 3 first prize. And Gareth Frizell with 38 points from his round which included a birdie two at the 7 th hole, was rewarded with first prize in Categroy 2.
Past Captains, Presidents, club members and friends packed the County Armagh clubhouse throughout the day, enjoying morning coffee with the Captain and his wide family circle. Later the same evening his special guests were treated to a sumptuous meal served by the club's Green Room Restaurant.
Captain Richard Black spoke at length about his year in office, paying tribute to Council for their support, individually and collectively. Greens Convenor Tom Calvert came in for special praise for the magnificent condition of the course.
There was also a special word for his wife Ann with whom he celebrates 35 years of marriage and who joined him in presenting the many prizes on the evening.
And the winners were …
Captain's Prize - Noel Conn
Captain's Runner-up - David Bullick
Category 1 (0-12) - Stephen Catterall
Category 2 (13-18) - Gareth Frizell
Category 3 (19-28) - Nicholas Currie
Gross Prize - Andrew Millar
Past Captain & President Prize - Walter Neville
Council & Committee Prize - Brian McGuigan
Country, Overseas & 18 -24 Group - Barry Leeson
Visitor's Prize Gents - Tommy Boyle
Visitors Prize Ladies - Dr Brid Farrell
1st Prize Ladies - Hilary Johnston
2nd Prize Ladies - Anne Black
Junior Juvenile Boys Winner - Jack Curry
Senior Juvenile Boys Winner - Steve Donaghy
Juvenile Girls 9 Hole Winner - Rebecca Cheevers
Juvenile Girls 18 Hole Winner - Aoife Lennon
Ladies Putting Comp Winner - Anne McDonald
First to complete their round on Captain's Day at County Armagh Golf Club were Philip Kelly, James Johnston, Gerry McKenna and Stewart Stevenson.
On the first tee for Captain's Day at County Armagh, Johnny Palmer, Art McCrory, Brian McGuigan and Davy Spratt
Waiting to tee off on Captain's Day at County Armagh Golf Club, Gregory Kerr, Seamus an Leo McCann and Neil Quinn.
On the first tee for Captain's Day at County Armagh Golf Club, Pat Branningan, Hon Secretary Patrick Brannigan, Kevin Smith and Kevin Boyd.
County Armagh Golf Club Captain Richard Black and wife Ann with family and friends on Captain's Day.
Pictured after their round on Captain's Day at County Armagh Golf Club are Fergal McKinney, Kenny Gordon, Eric Hamilton and John Flack.
Pictured after completing their round on Captain's Day at County Armagh Golf Club are Peter Conway, Philip Reid, Donal McAneaney and James Thompson.
County Armagh Golf Club Captain Richard Black and wife Ann present the Ladies prizes to Hilary Johnston and Anne McDonald.
County Armagh Golf Club Captain Richard Black is pictured with Juvenile Girls winners on Captain's Day Rebecca cheevers and Aoife Lennon.
County Armagh Golf Club Captain Richard Black and wife Ann are pictured with Juvenile Boys prize winners on Captain's Day, Steve Donaghy and Jack Currie.
Category winners on Captain's Day at County Armagh Golf Club were Nicky Currie, Stephen Catterall and Gareth Frizell, pictured with Ann Black, wife of Captain Richard Black.
County Armagh Golf Club Captain Richard Black and wife Ann are pictured with Captain's Day Counil and Committee Prize winner Brian McGuigan and Past Captain and President prize winner Walter Neville.
County Armagh Golf Club Captain Richard Black and wife Ann are pictured with Captain’s Day Gross Prize winner Andrew Millar