Parkes Claims Allen Cup Glory
Noel Parkes produced a superb round of golf to claim victory in the Allen Cup at County Armagh Golf Club on 14th June, finishing with a winning total of 40 Stableford points from a gross score of 85 off his handicap of 20.
Parkes navigated the course with admirable resilience throughout, banking crucial points on the handicap stroke holes to pull clear of a highly competitive field. His final tally of 40 points proved just enough to hold off a strong challenge from the chasing pack and secure a thoroughly deserved victory.
The race for the runners-up spot was a tight affair, with Shea Smyth (handicap 4) and Cormac Hughes (handicap 17) both finishing level on 39 points. It was Smyth who claimed second place on the back nine countback, with Hughes having to settle for third despite an equally impressive performance on the day.
Fourth place went to T Donnelly (handicap 32), who also found himself in a countback situation, finishing on 38 points alongside Gavin Donnelly (handicap 12). T Donnelly edged the countback on the back nine to claim fourth, with Gavin Donnelly rounding out the top five on 38 points.
The gross prize on the day went to Joe Rooney, playing off a plus-one handicap, who carded a remarkable gross 69 to claim the gross award, which saw him card 2 birdies and 14 pars for a 35 point haul.
Congratulations to all the prize winners on a fantastic day's competition.
