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WALTER Neville is the new President of County Armagh Golf Club, taking over from Dr Oliver Woods who has held the post for the past two years.

A packed clubhouse welcomed the new President as he was presented with his new President's blazer at the inauguration on New Year's Day.

Walter Neville (right) the new President of County Armagh Golf Club is presented with his new President's blazer by outgoing President Dr Oliver Woods at the Presidential inauguration on New Year's Day

Walter joined the city club in 1971, and was elevated to Vice-Captain in 1998 before becoming Captain in 1999. For many years he also held the posts of handicap convenor and juvenile convenor.

Now playing off a handicap of 12, Walter has represented County Armagh Golf Club in many competitions down through the years - as a member of the Junior and Senior Cowdy teams, as well as Junior Cup, Rossmore Cup, Carlingford Cup, Jimmy Bruen, Pierce Purcell and Ulster Cup teams.

Married to Mabel for 38 years, and father of Mark who lives in Edinburgh, the Armagh man told club members he was honoured to be President.

“I hope also to continue the good work of recent Captains and Council and my predecessor Dr Oliver Woods to promote the wonderful facilities at County Armagh Golf Club,” he said.

“Importantly I would like to see membership return to the healthy levels we once enjoyed, and particularly to see more junior boys and girls involved in this great sport.”

Away from County Armagh Golf Club, Walter has many interests. Initially it was football and cricket which stirred his sporting involvement locally, but a serious injury at a young age curtailed ambitions.

However, along with his brother Norman, Walter has had a life-long interest in fishing. Today however, he enjoys painting in oils and watercolours and has become a keen model railway enthusiast, using his artistic bent to build landscapes for the ever-growing track at his Drumman Hill home.

Perhaps though, Walter is best known to many in the district and indeed further afield, as a singer in the very popular Neville Cromwell Band and the fact he still enjoys playing the odd gig with friends in the golf club augurs well for an entertaining two years in post as President.

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Last Updated: 07 January 2016

2016 TEAM CAPTAINS

(Golfing Union of Ireland Competitions)

Barton Shield Foursomes (Scratch) - J McREYNOLDS 07513735333

Senior Cup (Scratch) - S STEVENSON 07742345089

Junior Cup (not less than 5 during 2015) - J LEER (028) 37549999

Ulster Cup (not less than 10 during 2015 and age 30+ on 1 January 2016) - M DALY 07776152578

Jimmy Bruen Foursomes (not less than 6 and Maximum combined during 2015 = 17) - J McKNIGHT 07786985935

Pierce Purcell Foursomes (not less than 12 and Maximum combined during 2015 = 27 / Age 18+) - D McReynolds 07761433133

IRISH Fourball Trophy (not less than 17 during 2015 / Age 35+) - G KELLY 07745561037

All-Ireland Mixed Foursomes (Maximum combined lowest handicaps during 2015 = 19)

Fred Daly Trophy

(Cowdy Competitions)

Senior Cowdy (0-5) - P KELLY 07843870190

Rossmore Cup (12-17 / Age 18+) - M McGUIRK 07782374900

Carlingford Cup (6+) - P BURNS 07753406322

Sam Rutherford Trophy - P BRANNIGAN 07789758476

Junior Cowdy (18+ / Age 20+) - G DOYLE 07752858281

Jack Craig Mixed Foursomes

Mid-Ulster Seniors' Alliance - K BOYD (028) 87784597

Ronan Rafferty Cup

PLEASE NOTE: G.U.I. Competition during 2016, the playing handicap shall be the lowest handicap achieved by the player in 2015.

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Last Updated: 06 January 2016

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Last Updated: 31 December 2015

(Friday, 1 st January 2016)

Programme

9.32 – 11.00 - Lady Captain's Inaugural 9-Hole Competition

8.52 – 9.24 and 11.03 – onwards - Captain's Inaugural 9-Hole Competition

1.00 pm - Captain's Drive-off accompanied by Incoming President

5.30 pm - Blazer Presentation to Incoming President and Incoming Captain

Presentation of Prizes for 2015 Captain's Farewell Competition and Incoming Captain's 9-Hole Inaugural Competition

IRISH HAPPY HOUR (6.30-8.30)

½ Price Pints, Shorts and ¼ Bottles of Wine

Music by Eugene O'Kane

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Last Updated: 31 December 2015

1st Sean T Dougan 34 points (back 9)

2nd Michael McGuirk 34 points

Category 1 Brian McGuigan 33 points

Category 2 Aidan McParland 33 points

Category 3 Norman Mallon 29 points

Presentation of prizes will take place on Friday 1st January 2016 @ 5.30 pm.

Dress Code. Smart casual.

Competitions Convenor 2016

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Last Updated: 28 December 2015

1st overall

M McParland 34pts (back nine)

2nd

Eric Hamilton 34pts

Cat 1

M McGuirk 33pts

Cat 2

R Stewart 33pts

Cat 3

N Mallon 31pts

Prize hampers and vouchers will be left behind bar for collection

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Last Updated: 20 December 2015

Due to the recent poor weather at the weekends and the cancellation of a number of Christmas Competitions, presentation of prizes that were scheduled for Sunday 20th December @ 6.30pm have been cancelled. All prizes can be collected behind the bar from Sunday evening onwards.

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Last Updated: 20 December 2015

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Last Updated: 13 December 2015

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Last Updated: 12 December 2015

Due to cancellation of 2 weekend Christmas competitions it has been agreed to add another Christmas competition to calendar on weekend 19th/20th Dec. All prize giving for Christmas competitions will now take place on Sunday 20th December @ 6.30pm. All prize winners are requested to attend or have someone represent them on the night.

Competitions Convenor

December 2015.

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Last Updated: 09 December 2015

Winner

Marty Daly 34pts.

Prize voucher will be left for collection in Pro. shop

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Last Updated: 30 November 2015

1st Tom Fox 34 points (count back) £45 Christmas Hamper

2nd J Palmer 34 points (count back) £35 Christmas Hamper

Cat 1 P J Quinn 33 points (count back) £25 Turkey voucher

Cat 2 B Clelland 34 points £25 Turkey voucher

Cat 3 Jason Rolston 32 points £25 Turkey voucher

Presentation of prizes will take place on Sat 19th Dec @ 6.30 pm. All prize winners are requested to attend or have someone represent them to collect their prize.

Competitions Convenor Nov 2015

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Last Updated: 23 November 2015