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As part of its ongoing 125th anniversary celebrations, County Armagh Golf Club granted members and visitors a rare opportunity to vie for the Centenary Obelisk Trophy on 25 August, when there was no shortage of hopeful contenders in the Open event sponsored by Irwin M&E Ltd.

Just shy of 200 players crammed onto the Cathedral City fairways, all intent on eventually emerging from battle in possession of the beautiful Tyrone Crystal replica of the course's landmark monument, which was created in the club's 100th year in 1993.

And when the scores were collated, a highly competitive Obelisk leaderboard showed at its summit Natty McGeown, whose wonderful nett 63 meant he would take home the ornamental spoils.

McGeown reached the turn in a mere 37 hits after an untroubled outward nine of three bogeys and half-a-dozen pars. Similar serenity would follow on the way home, where the neat-and-tidiness of four pars and four bogeys was upset only by the pleasant interruption of a birdie at the 15th.

County Armagh Golf Club Captain, Colm Shannon, and Open Centenary Obelisk Trophy competition sponsor, Keith Stewart, Managing Director of Irwin M&E Ltd, are pictured with prizewinners in the event to mark the club's 125th anniversary: (L-R) Philip Kelly, Andy Steed, Stephen Catterall, John Maguire, Natty McGeown, Eric Hamilton and Paddy Smyth

The resulting superb gross 76 earned Natty a new handicap of 11 and rendered him a delighted recipient of the Obelisk Trophy, which he collected at a Saturday evening prize-giving alongside Alexandra Mawhinney, winner of the Ladies' equivalent tournament.

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Last Updated: 31 August 2018

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Some words from the R&A:

“Players should play at a good pace ... It is a group's responsibility to keep up with the group in front.”

“‘Ready golf' is a commonly used term which indicates that players should play when they are ready to do so, rather than adhering strictly to the ‘farthest from the hole plays first' stipulation in the Rules of Golf ... there is strong evidence to suggest that playing ‘ready golf' does improve the pace of play.”

As regards pre-shot routines, “Did you know that if each player in a four-ball takes 5 seconds less to play each shot, the round time can be improved by over 25 minutes?”.

To enhance the enjoyment of all, CAGC encourages its members to be mindful of their pace of play and to feel free to play ‘ready golf'.

For more information on this subject, go to www.randa.org

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Last Updated: 30 August 2018

Big-hitting leftie Kevin Smyth has made hay while the sun has shone at County Armagh Golf Club this summer, collecting a number of prizes and satisfyingly reducing his handicap all the while. The latest instance of both came on 19 August, when Kevin carded a glorious nett 63 to prevail in a stroke event and secure a new handicap of 19.

The ultimately victorious outing had begun in inauspicious fashion as Smyth emerged from The Gap eight over par after five holes. However, he didn't put a foot wrong thereafter, negotiating the remaining 13 challenges in an error-free seven pars and six bogeys. So, this was a tournament triumph borne of considerable bouncebackability in addition to the obvious golfing adroitness.

County Armagh Golf Club's 14th hole, Sequoias, held mixed fortunes for players in the stroke competition on 19 August.

Second to Kevin in the Sunday standings was young Jamie Calvert, who signed for an accomplished gross 76. Jamie recorded birdies at the 7th and 14th, while eight pars and eight bogeys elsewhere ensured a marvellous nett 64 that means he's now playing off 11.

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Last Updated: 30 August 2018

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Open Stableford

1st Caolan McReynolds 39 points

2nd Simon Arthurs 38 points

3rd Lee Campbell 37 points(back nine)

Senior Open

1st Tom Calvert 40 points

2nd Patrick Digby 38 points

3rd Stephen Wilson 36 points(back nine)

Prize vouchers will be left for collection in Pro. shop

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Last Updated: 30 August 2018

Open Senior and Junior Scratch Cups - Sunday 26th August 2018

Sponsored by F&K Smyth Restoration & Decoration

Best Nett Harry McGeary

2nd Nett Gareth Reilly

Junior Scratch Cup

1st Caolan McReynolds

2nd Calum Connell

3rd Neil Linton

Best 1st Round Conor McElhinney

Best 2nd Round Ian Beaddie

Senior Scratch Cup

1st Michael McSherry

2nd Ruairi O'Connor

3rd Jordan Hyland

Best 1st Round - Jamie Stothers

Best 2nd Round - Gareth Moore

Competition Convenor 2018 

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Last Updated: 29 August 2018

County Armagh Golf Club have bowed out of the All-Ireland Four-Ball Trophy after succumbing to defeat by Nuremore in the Ulster Final of the competition on Sunday 26 August.

The provincial decider took place at the neutral venue of Dungannon where, despite an encouraging start which saw County Armagh ahead in the first three matches through 10 holes, the Monaghan outfit ultimately showed greater patience and experience to turn their tie in their favour and secure a deserved victory.

County Armagh Golf Club's All-Ireland Four-Ball Trophy team registered five inter-club wins before losing out to Nuremore in the Ulster Final at Dungannon.

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Last Updated: 29 August 2018

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Open Centenary Obelisk Trophy Results - Saturday 25th August 2018

Sponsored by: Irwin M&E Ltd

1st Natty McGeown nett 63

2nd Philip Kelly nett 64

3rd Stephen Catterall nett 65 (back nine)

4th Paddy Smyth nett 65

5th Eric Hamilton nett 66 (back nine)

6th Andrew Steed nett 66

Gross John Maguire 70

Visitors P Hughes nett 75

Competition Convenor 2018

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Last Updated: 28 August 2018

County Armagh Golf Club's penultimate Medal of the 2018 campaign was contested on 18 August, when the leaderboard was headed by Andrew Conn. In this stroke event sponsored by Gerard Byrne Tyres Ltd, the eventual victor was very much on the right track throughout a blistering nett 64.

Andrew reached the Quarry at an acceptable three over par, before really hitting his straps in a middle section where he reeled off eight consecutive pars either side of the turn. That presented a tournament-winning opportunity with four holes remaining, and the nattily-trousered 11-handicapper grabbed it with both hands. Conn proceeded to close out his Saturday game with a brilliant birdie at the 17th amid three calming bogeys, which ultimately enabled him to register a tremendous gross 75 and deservedly capture the monthly silverware. 

County Armagh Golf Club Captain, Colm Shannon, and sponsor, Gerard Byrne from Gerard Byrne Tyres Ltd, are pictured with prizewinners in the August Medal (L-R): Shane O'Halloran, John Maguire, Kieran Donnelly and Rodney Villiers.

Runner-up to champion Conn was John Maguire, who fired an exceptional gross 67 that was unfortunate to be denied the top honours on a break of tie. Maguire's round was bookended by bogeys at the 1st and 18th, but he negotiated the intervening 16 holes in a scintillating five birdies and 11 pars.

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Last Updated: 28 August 2018

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23 rd August 2018

County Armagh Golf Club's 125 th anniversary's celebrations continued with competitions for both the Men's and Ladies' sections played during the week. On Thursday 23 rd , the Ladies competed for the Trophy which was donated to the club in 1993 for the Centenary celebrations in that year. Sourced by Bee Gordon on behalf of the then Lady Captain, Eileen Steenson, the trophy is a vase produced by Tyrone Crystal, and has been played for every year since then.

The Lady Captain, Elizabeth Mawhinney referred to the donor of the Trophy, Mr. John Lowe, who had joined the Armagh Club in that year and who has been an active member since.

This year the Trophy competition was again generously sponsored by Sterling House Financial Services who were represented by former Lady Captain and current Secretary of the Ladies Branch, Paula McCrory.

In a break with tradition the prizegiving for both the Ladies' and Men's competitions was held in the clubhouse on Saturday 25 th August and was followed by entertainment by the excellent Preacher Caseys.

Lady Captain Elizabeth, accompanied by Paula McCrory presented the successful Ladies with generous vouchers while the Trophy itself was presented to Alexandra Mawhinney whose par breaking net 70 was the lowest score on the day . Three birdies on her opening 9 holes laid the basis for her excellent score.

Lady Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney, winner of Centenary Trophy Alexandra Mawhinney pictured with sponsor Paula McCrory and other prize winners.

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Last Updated: 28 August 2018

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The Junior Girls' Captain, Anna Jennings, saw the girls tee off at 12 noon for 18 hole, 9 hole and 6 hole competitions and an 18 hole putting competition.

Following a lovely meal at the Golf Club, Anna presented the prizes to the competition winners.

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Last Updated: 26 August 2018

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County Armagh have qualified for the Ulster final of the All-Ireland Four-Ball Trophy, with the one-off clash against Nuremore to take place at the neutral venue of Dungannon this Sunday 26 August at 2pm.

That appetising fixture was made possible by a tremendous semi-final triumph over Greenisland, the team's fifth opponents in an exhilarating run in this year's tournament.

Tim Teahan's men travelled to Greenisland for the first leg on Sunday 12 August when, on paper, they looked to be weakened by the absence of two of their talismanic pairings due to pre-booked family holidays. However, this squad has repeatedly shown its strength in depth and they turned in another resilient performance here, emerging from the tricky nine-hole course, where the home side was well backed by the many members who watched on, with 2½ of the 5 points on offer.

Having dispensed with Greenisland, County Armagh's All-Ireland Four-Ball Trophy side will now play Nuremore in the Ulster Final of the competition.

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Last Updated: 26 August 2018

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County Armagh Golf Club's Ladies and Gents Open Stableford event on 12 August was sponsored by Gaffney Estate Agent and saw Rita Mone and Mark Frazer take up residency in the winners' enclosure.

Rita's remarkable 44-point scorecard showed a fantastic front nine of five bogeys and four pars, and then a birdie at the 15th that nestled nicely among seven further homeward bogeys. Rita was granted a new handicap of 18 as well as the Sunday honours on account of this splendid performance.

Rita Mone, winner of the Ladies' Gaffney Estate Agents Open Stableford competition, is presented with her prize by Gerry Gaffney. Also pictured are County Armagh Golf Club Captain, Colm Shannon, Lady Captain, Elizabeth Mawhinney, and second- and third-placed players, Una Cullinane and Alexandra Mawhinney.

Mark Frazer, winner of the Men's Gaffney Estate Agents Open Stableford competition, is presented with his prize by Gerry Gaffney. Also pictured are County Armagh Golf Club Captain, Colm Shannon, Lady Captain, Elizabeth Mawhinney, and other prizewinners Conor McGuigan and Philip Devlin.

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Last Updated: 23 August 2018

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