Women - News & Results

Forty four ladies from County Armagh Golf Club participated in a most enjoyable Lady Captain's outing to Roe Park Resort and Country Club on Sunday 22 nd and Monday 23 rd of April. The parkland course proved a stern test of golf and the mixed weather conditions added to competition. The Roe Park hotel proved an excellent choice of venue with beautiful food, excellent service and luxurious spa facilities.

Lady Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney had meticulously planned the event and provided a beautiful array of prizes purchased from DevinebyDonna. The winner of first prize Siobhan Donnelly was also the recipient of the inaugural “Green jacket” which was designed and produced by Ita Devenney who unfortunately had been unable to attend the outing

Lady Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney and the prize winners from the LC outing to Roe Park.

Roe Cup -Competition Results:-

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Created: 30 April 2018

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The welcome break in the seemingly interminable cold and wet weather saw a large number of ladies participate in the PGA Tankard competition, generously sponsored by our club professional Will Carey.

Competing for the generous array of prizes, most golfers began their round in what has become their weekly attire: wet suits, woolly hats and as many layers as could be accommodated without rendering swinging a golf club impossible. After a few holes most ladies began the process of shedding layers as they basked in the welcome warmth of the sun.

Willes presence was marked not only by his generous prizes but many revised, or in some cases rebuilt swings were in evidence as players put the fruits of their winter lessons into play.

In her speech Elizabeth paid tribute to Will who has, in his first year, proved to be a huge asset to the club. The renovated shop and floral displays present a welcome to visitors and members alike and Elizabeth expressed the wish that Wills generous sponsorship and support pays dividends through increased trade.

Lady Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney expressed her delight at the large number of ladies who had participated in the competition and were in attendance for the prize giving on a beautiful warm sunny evening. The long awaited blue skies attracted, fifty ladies to play in the 18-hole competition with a further twenty-one competing in the nine-hole competition.

The overall winner on the day was Lily McMullan with 38 points . Emma Garrigan took second spot with 37 points just ahead of Alexandra Mawhinney who secured third place with 36 points.

Lady Captain Elizabeth with the prize winners of the PGA Tankard Stableford Competition.

A full list of additional prize-winners is set out below-

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Created: 21 April 2018

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Peggy Nelson Qualifiers

Fifty-eight ladies took part in the 18 hole Peggy Nelson Stableford qualifying competition on April 12 in cold, but thankfully dry, conditions.

The Peggy Nelson Salver was first played for in 1957/58. It takes place annually in clubs across Northern Ireland with the winners in each club going forward to a final. The trophy commemorates the contribution made to Ladies Golf in the Northern Branch of the ILGU of its long serving secretary, Peggy Nelson, one of the 3 Gardiner sisters from Killymoon Golf Club whose golfing exploits were legendary.

Mary Black, Gillian Poole and Emma Garrigan won their respective categories and will represent the club in the finals of this year's competition, which will be held on July 15 in Dunmurray Golf Club.

The Lady Captain, Elizabeth warmly thanked Mr Philip Corrigan proprietor of Carey Glass International for his generous sponsorship and for choosing to support the Ladies branch.

Sponsor Philip Corrigan, Lady Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney and some of the prize winners of the Peggy Nelson Stableford Competition.

The results were as follows:-

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Created: 16 April 2018

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Thursday 5 th April saw the first Medal competition of the year for the Ladies Branch which was very generously sponsored by The Dressing Room.

Lady Captain Elizabeth welcomed all the ladies along with the Vice Lady Captain Moya and Mrs Alison Wylie proprietor of The Dressing Room. The weather continued to prove challenging with strong biting winds which contrasted unfavourably with the beautiful conditions in Augusta for the opening day of the Masters. To add to the difficulties, the preferred lies which had been in play throughout the winter were abandoned as this was a qualifying competition. However, the winner of the April Medal, Alexandra Mawhinney did not let the adverse weather conditions stand in her way, returning an excellent score of nett 71.

A delighted and surprised Alexandra graciously accepted her first prize from Alison, thanking her for the generous sponsorship.

Alexandra Mawhinney 1st Prize Winner, Lady Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney, Mrs Alison Wylie proprietor The Dressing Room and successful competitors in the April Medal Competition.

April Medal -Competition Results: -

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Created: 09 April 2018

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Thursday's Mary Peters Stableford competition was played in in challenging conditions with heavy rain and cold winds adding to the heavy conditions underfoot. However, Pauline Gingles returned an exceptional score of 39 points to secure first place. Anne Kinsella took second place with 35 points and in third place was Emma Garrigan with 33 points.

Lady Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney warmly welcomed Shirley and Manny Smyth proprietors of Professional Travel who were the sponsors on the night and thanked them most sincerely for their long and generous support of the Ladies' Branch.

In her acceptance speech Pauline thanked Shirley and Manny for their prizes and gave a special mention to her playing partner, Helen McLaughlin, who had kept her focused throughout the 18 holes.

Shirley Smyth- Professional Travel -sponsor, Lady Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney, Pauline Gingles 1st place winner along with prize winners from Mary Peters Qualifying Competition.

The remaining winners on the day were: -

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Created: 02 April 2018

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The annual Eileen Steenson Memorial competition which was sponsored this year by the Craic'd Pot Coffee Shop took place on Thursday 22 nd March. The competition is played in memory of Eileen who was an excellent competitor and a great ambassador for Co Armagh Golf Club. Well known in golfing circles throughout Ireland Eileen served as Lady Captain in the club's centenary year 1993. In addition to her activities on the Lady's Committee Eileen devoted a great deal of her time and energies to the juvenile girls who flourished under her guidance.

Unfortunately, Scott King the proprietor of the Craic'd Pot Coffee Shop was unable to attend the prizegiving. The Lady Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney thanked Scott for his generous sponsorship of the competition and welcomed the ladies who had participated in event.

Ann Atwell was the overall winner with a score of 36 points.

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Created: 26 March 2018

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On Thursday 8 th March the Ladies Branch held their first competition of the golfing season under dry sunny conditions in the am and hailstone showers in the afternoon. Despite the heavy snow falls of last week and the ceaseless rain fall in January and February, the hard work done by the grounds staff over the winter months was very evident.

Lady Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney was delighted to see such a big number of ladies in the clubhouse. She welcomed the sponsor for the event Ms Donna Kilpatrick who provided some beautiful gifts as prizes from her devinebydonna range.

The overall winner of the competition was Lily McMullan with an excellent score of 33 points. Jacqueline Kelly took second place beating Paula McCrory on a count back with 25 points. Helen Forster took fourth place with 25 points. The 9 hole competition was won by Toni McManus beating Gina Morris on a countback.

Lady Captain Mrs Elizabeth Mawhinney and sponsor Donna Kilpatrick with some of the prize winners.

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Created: 12 March 2018

The Ladies' Branch of Co Armagh Golf club held their annual Supper Evening on Thursday 25 th January.

The evening was hosted by the new Lady Captain for 2018, Mrs Elizabeth Mawhinney. Elizabeth warmly welcomed the Lady Vice Captain Mrs Moya Brady and the large number of ladies who had made the effort to attend despite the recent poor weather and the prevalence of winter colds and flu.

The evening began with a prosecco reception in the foyer followed by a beautiful buffet supper provided by the catering staff of Seven Hills restaurant. Entertainment on the night was a very enjoyable table quiz organised Elizabeth's daughters Alexandra and Sarah. The quiz along with the Ding Bat section proved an enjoyable challenge. The Vice Lady Captain Moya along with Gail Steed, Fionnaula Quinn, Paula McCrory and Lynne Brown emerged as the winners on the night.

Lady Captain Elizabeth and quizmaster Alexandra

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Created: 29 January 2018

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