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Shea Brady lifted the JR McMahon sponsored Allen Cup at County Armagh Golf Club with an unbeatable nett 62 score.

Brian Graham, from the Scotch Street mens clothing store, presented the young barman with the coveted trophy in front of a packed clubhouse on Saturday evening.

Playing off a handicap of eight, Shea produced his best round of the season so far to take the honours by two clear shots - Jimmy Quinn his nearest challenger with an equally impressive nett 64.

Shea got his winning round off to a veyr steady start - after two pars, a dropped shot at the par three third hole was cancelled out by a birdie three at the par four fourth hole, and with a second birdie at the par three ninth hole he was one under par at the half way stage.

Shea completed a hat-trick of birdies at the 12th hole and in between an impressive run of pars dropped only one further shot at the 17th.

His playing partner Jarlath McReynolds was equally in top form and off his 4-handicap produced a level par front nine and two under par back nine which included two birdies and an eagle at the par five 12th hole for a superb gross 68, nett 64, to win Category One. Stewart Stevenson was just a shot behind and lifted the runners up prize.

David Grimley's three over par front and seven over par back nine for a nett 65, won him Category Two with Johnny Palmer runner up on nett 66.

And Ronan McWilliams shot his best score of the season to date for a nett 64 to win Category Three, Benny Simpson his runner up with a nett 68.

Shea Brady is presented with the Allen Cup by Brian Graham, representing competition sponsors JR McMahon, Armagh, and County Armagh Golf Club Captain Brendan Smyth. Included also are (from left) David Grimley, Johnny Palmer and Jarlath McReynolds, category prizewinners in the competition.

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Last Updated: 25 June 2012

Paddy's efforts raise £2000

Big-hearted Paddy Duffy raised almost £2,000 to help send his little neice Caoimhe to America for a life-changing operation.

Five-year-old Caoimhe has cerebral palsy. She was born 11 weeks prematurely and as a result of complications is unable to stand on her own or walk without assistance. However, thanks to a major effort to raise £50,000 for a special operation called Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy, she is now well on the way to recovery.

County Armagh Golf Club members got behind the fund-raising efforts, supporting a draw for a new set of Bridgestone clubs, bag, a driver, woods and wedges. And on Saturday evening Paddy announced the winners.

His oft-times fourball playing partner Johnny Palmer claimed the prize, but in a further generous jesture to boost the fund-raising efforts, Johnny auctioned his prize. Johnny Brown was the delighted recipient when all the wheeling and dealing was complete.

"I am absolutely overwhelmed with the support of our club members," Paddy told a packed clubhouse. "The opportunity this operation offers little Caoimhe is phenomenal and affords her the life changing opportunity to lead a more normal life."

The full list of prize winners in Padd'ys Draw is:

Johnny Palmer, Bridgestone Set of clubs, Johnny Palmer.

Ian Millar, Driver.

Eric Hamilton, Golf Bag.

Aiden O'Kane, 4-Wood.

Cathal Cullen, Utility Wood.

John White, Wedge.

Damien Murray, Wedge.

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Last Updated: 24 June 2012

Suits you Shea!

Shea Brady lifted the JR McMahon sponsored Allen Cup with an unbeatable nett 62 score.

Brian Graham, from the Scotch Street mens clothing store, presented the young barman with the coveted trophy in front of a packed clubhouse on Saturday evening.

Playing off a handicap of eight, Shea produced his best round of the season so far to take the honours by two clear shots - Jimmy Quinn his nearest challenger with an equally impressive nett 64.

A dropped shot at the par three third hole was cancelled out by a birdie three at the par four fourth hole as Shea got off to a steady start. And with a second birdie at the par three ninth hole he was under par at the turn.

Shea completed a hat-trick of birdies at the 12th hole and in between an impressive run of pars dropped only one further shot at the 17th.

Shea's playing partner Jarlath McReynolds was equally in top form and off his 4-handicap produced a level par front nine and two under par back nine which included two birdies and an eagle at the par five 12th hole for a superb gross 68, nett 64 to win Category One. Stewart Stevenson was just a shot behind and lifted the runners up prize.

David Grimley's three over par front and seven over par back nine for a nett 65, won him Category Two with Johnny Palmer runner up with a nett 66.

And Ronan McWilliams shot his best score of the season to date for a nett 64 to win Category Three, Benny Simpson his runner up with a net 68.

Overall

1st  Shea Brady (nett 62)

2nd  Jimmy Quinn (nett 64 - back 9)

(0 - 12)

1st  Jarleth McReynolds (nett 64 - also best gross score - 68)

2nd  Stewart Stevenson (nett 65)

(13 - 18)

1st  David Grimley (nett 65)

2nd  Johnny Palmer (nett 66 - back 9)

(19 - 28)

1st  Ronan McWilliams (nett 64)

2nd  Benny Simpson (nett 68)

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Last Updated: 24 June 2012

Despite predictions of torrential rain, the longest day of 2012 proved to be surprisingly kind to the 57 Co. Armagh Golf Club ladies who participated in the Club Stableford competition. The competition was very generously sponsored by Daily Bake, Hamiltonsbawn Rd., Armagh. Sponsor S. Stinson presented the first prize to a delighted A. McElroy with a super score of 41 points. In second place was M. Black (37 pts) closely followed by L. Abbott also with 37 points. Category prizewinners were as follows: Cat. A: P. McCrory (33 pts), Cat. B: M. Brady (36 pts), Cat. C: T. Corrigan (34 pts) and Cat. D: N. Spence (34 pts). K. Mallon won the front 9 with 21 points and back 9 winner was F. McCall with 18 points. The winner of the 36 handicap prize was M. Clarke and S. Hughes won the Par Lady category. The 9 hole winner was C. McKee.

Left to Right Front Row: S. Stinson (sponsor), A. McElroy (winner), P. McCrory (Lady Captain) Back Row: S. Hughes, F. McCall, L. Abbott, M. Black

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Last Updated: 23 June 2012

1st Chris Guinane 42pts

2nd Pady Digby 41pts

Front Nine: Ciaran Black 25pts

Back Nine: Haorld Price 22 pts (back six)

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Last Updated: 20 June 2012

Ladies and gents Open Seniors (Over 50's)

Friday 15th June   9.00am -1.00pm

Prizes       Gents    1st, 2nd, 3rd ( depending on numbers taking part)

               Ladies   1st, 2nd, 3rd  ( depending on numbers taking part)

Presentation of Prizes    6.00pm same evening.

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Last Updated: 15 June 2012

69 County Armagh lady golfers competed in the Fox Cup and Culmore Shield events on Thursday 14th June.

The weather was uncharacteristically kind for most of the day but te ladies who went out later in the afternoon were less fortunate as,yet again, persistent rain made life difficult. The Fox Cup is for lady golfers whose handicaps range from 0 to 27 and the Culmore Shield is for those ladies who have handicaps from 28 to 36. The Fox Cup was won by S. Hughes (72), closely followed by M. Black in second place and C. McAleavey in third position. S. Ashe (72) picked up the Culmore Shield. M. Rhodie was a close second and E. Grimes was third. The gross prize was won by Lady Captain P. McCrory. Front nine winner was D. Carolan and M. Corrigan won the back nine. Par lady was A. Kellett. C. Murray won the nine hole category.

L to R Front Row: P. McCrory. S. Ashe Middle Row: C. Murray, A. Kellett Back Row: M. Black, D. Carolan, E. Grimes

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Last Updated: 15 June 2012

Presentation of Prizes on Saturday, 23rd June at 6.30 pm for the following competitions:

4-Ball Waltz Classic played for on Saturday, 9th June (3 winning teams);

Club Stableford played for on Sunday, 10th June;

June Medal played for on Saturday, 16th June; and

Allen Cup played for on Sunday, 17th June.

All Prizewinners are asked to attend Prizegiving as a manner of courtesy for our Sponsors.  Some regular prizewinners seem unable to attend at any time.  Make an effort to collect your prize or contact Club beforehand regarding your unavailability.

Also, Paddy Duffy's Draw for Club Members who supported his Charity - fabulous Golf Prizes to be won - this will take place immediately after Club Competition Prizegiving.

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Last Updated: 15 June 2012

Overall

1st  Shane O'Halloran (43 pts - back 9)

2nd  Paddy Digby (43 pts)

(0 - 12)

1st  Neil Cromwell (41 pts - back 9) - also best Gross

2nd  Alan Pedlow (41 pts)

(13 - 18)

1st  P J Quinn (42 pts)

2nd  Jack Jackson (40 pts)

(19 - 28)

1st  Benny Simpson (40 pts - back 6)

2nd  Mervyn Watts (40 pts)

Competition Convenor (10th June 2012)

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Last Updated: 10 June 2012

1st  J Palmer, Paddy Duffy, Art McCrory and Declan Lenagh (90 pts)

2nd  John McKinney, Winston Gordon, Robert McIlvenna and George Monaghan (86 pts - back 9)

3rd  Niall McGurgan, Barry McGurgan, Conor McGurgan and Anthony Farrell (86 pts - back 9)

Prizegiving arrangements later.

Competition Convenor (9th June 2012)

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Last Updated: 09 June 2012

A good turn out of ladies battled the elements on a very wet Thursday competing for the Marie Curie Sponsored 4 Ball Better Ball. This Competition is very generously sponsored by Rice's Supermarket, Keady. A packed clubhouse saw Mrs. P. Rice present the gorgeous hampers to the winners and runners up. In a very tight scoring competition, E. Grimes and G. Steed won on the countback from C. McAleavey and P. Gingles. Third and fourth place went to V. Gordon and E. Brady and N. Spence and A. Kellett respectively.

L to R Front Row: G. Steed, E. Grimes, Mrs. P. Rice (sponsor), P. McCrory(Lady Captain} Middle Row: E. Brady, P. Gingles, C. McAleavey Back Row: V. Gordon, N. Spence, A. Kellett

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Last Updated: 08 June 2012

Low numbers on timesheet for Mixed Shotgun on Friday night next, 8th June.

Get your names down - draw will be on Thursday evening around 7.30 pm before ladies go home from their Thursday golf!.

Last Shotgun until mid-August.

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Last Updated: 05 June 2012