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County Armagh Golf Club’s new Captain Michael Calvert made an historic start to his year in office by welcoming the first ever elected lady members onto the club’s governing body.
Lady Captain Karen Edgar, Lady Vice Captain Lillian McMullan, and former Lady Captain Gail Steed are the first females in the club’s 129-year history to be elected onto the CAGC Council.
Club Captain Michael said it was ‘a historic step’ for the Club and he looked forward to working closely with the new lady members of Council.
“By restructuring our membership, men and women at County Armagh Golf Club now have equal standing. Last year, in preparation for this, Lady Captain Ann McDonald and former Lady Captain Gail Steed were co-opted onto Council. But this year I am delighted that three lady members have been elected onto the club’s governing body for the first time ever.
“Their input will be important and I firmly believe that together as one club we can go from strength to strength.”
County Armagh’s new Captain Michael joined the club as a juvenile member at the age of 10. But like so many other enthusiastic young sportsmen locally, he was to pursue his sporting competence at rugby, soccer and even hockey before marriage to Dawn and the birth of their two boys Kris and Jamie made him realise golf was the sport for him.
The former painter and decorator, postman and now full-time fire-fighter, quickly picked up his game where he’d left off when he re-joined the club and today is a formidable 11-handicapper.
As an enthusiastic member, Michael has captained the juvenile teams for the Ronan Rafferty and Craigavon Cups, as well as the Cowdy Ulster Four-ball team. His prowess on course has also seen him represent the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service when they won the 4 Nations Golf Championship in Swansea against teams from England Scotland and Welsh Fire Services.
Speaking at his recent inauguration, Michael acknowledged the work of out-going Captain Declan McReynolds in ‘unprecedented times’, and paid tribute to the many members who selflessly give up their time voluntarily and contribute to the good governance and smooth running of the club.
Michael said: “I have been afforded a great opportunity to represent County Armagh Golf Club in such an honored position and it is not only a pleasure but a privilege to do so.
“I believe we have many very knowledgeable and professional people in this great club, and we are also fortunate to be in a good position, not just financially, but also in having an excellent golf course and clubhouse.
“County Armagh is a great Club which has been praised by members and visitors alike, from arrival in the Pro shop, to the golf experience itself. The excellent hospitality in the Bar and Restaurant quite simply adds to all of this.”
Among the other new faces at the helm at County Armagh Golf Club are Gerry Kelly, who will take up the post of Club Vice Captain. Former Captain and Honorary Secretary Paddy Burns has been unveiled as the new President, and former Club Captain John White, who became the first ever President of Golf Ireland, was made an Honorary Member.
County Armagh Golf Club’s new Captain Michael Calvert is pictured with Lady Captain Karen Edgar, Lady Vice Captain Lillian McMullan, and former Lady Captain Gail Steed who are the first females in the club’s 129-year history to be elected onto the CAGC Council.
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Foursomes Competition Results
1st Nathan & Kieran Grimley nett 52 (back nine) (£15.00 each player)
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Competitions Convenor 2022
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Club Stableford Results
1st Seamus Toner 39pts (£15.00)
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1st Paul Corvan 37pts (£10.00)
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1st Christopher Crowe 34pts (£10.00)
Category 3
1st Richard Sloan 36pts (£10.00)
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Club Stableford Results
1st Jarlath Hagan 38pts (£20.00)
2nd Gary Hughes 37pts (£15.00)
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1st Niall McCormack 36pts (£10.00)
Category 2
1st Patrick Darragh 37pts (£10.00)
Category 3
1st Andrew Harris 36pts (£10.00)
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Greensomes Competition Results
1st David Spratt & Michael Hoey nett 45 (£15.00 per each player)
2nd Brian Cleland & Jarlath Hagan nett 47 (back nine) (£10.00 per each player)
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Fourball Betterball Results
1st Barry Christy and Gary Hughes 45pts
2nd Christopher Lester and Lee Stewart 39pts
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Two Ball Classic Results
1st David Spratt and Michael Hoey 47pts
2nd Jarlath Hagan and Paul Corvan 46pts
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The Lady Captain’s Inauguration Ceremony returned to Co Armagh Golf Club on Saturday 1 January. In a break with tradition the outgoing Lady Captain and incoming Lady Captain had both served two terms on account of the pandemic and restrictions which had significantly curtailed normality during 2020. Precision logistical planning for the event and full compliance with the government restrictions ensured the Club House provided a safe environment for the incoming Lady Captain’s family, invited guests and fellow golfers to celebrate this prestigious occasion.
The Lady Captain’s Inauguration 9-hole competition and delicious breakfast provided by Parklands Restaurant took place before the formal Inauguration Ceremony got under way.
Outgoing Lady Captain Anne McDonald thanked those present for their attendance; Parklands for the breakfast and Damien, Aoife and the bar staff and extended best wishes to incoming Captain Michael Calvert and President Paddy Burns for their 1 and 2 year terms respectively. She said it was her pleasure to be handing over the brooch of office and extended good wishes to incoming Lady Captain Karen Edgar for 2022, presenting her with the brooch of office.
Having been presented with the Vice Captain’s brooch, Lady Vice Captain Lily thanked Lady Captain Karen for considering her as her Vice Captain. She said she was delighted to accept and would support her to the best of her ability, adding that it was a great honour to accept the role of Vice Captain and to be wearing the beautiful brooch. She said Lady Captain Karen would make a wonderful Lady Captain and urged her to make 2022 her year, enjoy it, make great memories and shine. She said the Ladies would all support her as their Lady Captain and she offered best wishes to Lady Captain Karen for her year.
Starting off her speech with a toast to a Happy New Year, Lady Captain Karen expressed her delight at the day having finally arrived and thanked all those involved in making it so successful – Cormac Knott for his photography; Brenda and the staff at Parklands for the lovely breakfast; the bar staff for the liquid refreshments; Mary Black, Denise Murphy and Joy Steenson for organising the competition; Hugh McElvanna for his tailoring skills and to those present for sharing in her very special day. She explained that the pride she felt and the honour bestowed on her to be Lady Captain for 2022 was overwhelming and thanked Past Lady Captain Anne for asking her.
Lady Captain Karen referred to the Club’s rich history, stretching back to 1893, and the number of Past Captains, Lady Captains and Presidents who names were proudly displayed on the boards and her disbelief that her name would soon be there too. She then recounted with fondness her golfing firsts over the past 40 years – her first time stepping out on the course; her first beginner’s prize; her first open competition win and her first Lady Captain’s Day win in 1987, before turning to a more recent golfing achievement – her second hole in one in 2021.
Looking forward Lady Captain Karen hoped that 2022 would bring great golf and provide special memories. Whilst New Year brought new beginnings it was also a time to remember past friends no longer with her, but she knew they were with her in spirit. With reference to equality for ladies and the changes to the management structure of the Club ahead she acknowledged that things wouldn’t be plain sailing but hoped that the Ladies’ Section did not get lost. She said they may need to adapt to changes but their traditions made them, made her, gave her the courage to stand before them and they must hold them dear.
Lady Captain Karen said it was with tremendous pride that she followed in the footsteps of two previous Past Captains of the Edgar family – her husband Bill and brother-in-law Kenny.
Lady Captain Karen thanked all for their good wishes and offers of help, which she treasured. She hoped that as the new golf season was under way they would play well, play brave and share much fun and friendship. She extended thanks to all the teams and thanked the Team Captains and the 2022 Committee, all of whom she looked forward to working with.
In conclusion, Lady Captain Karen proposed a toast to the past, the present and a bright future for County Armagh Golf Club and all of the ladies.
The formal proceedings ended with Lady Captain Karen making a presentation of flowers to Past Lady Captain Anne McDonald and Lady Vice Captain Lily McMullan.
Past Lady Captain Anne McDonald presents Lady Captain Karen Edgar with her brooch
Past Lady Captain Anne McDonald and Lady Captain Karen Edgar
Lady Captain Karen Edgar with Lady Vice Captain Lily McMullan
Lady Captain Karen Edgar and husband Bill Edgar
Lady Captain Karen Edgar, Bill Edgar and Kenny Edgar
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The Lady Captain’s Inauguration 9-hole competition preceded the Lady Captain’s Inauguration Ceremony at Co Armagh Golf Club on Saturday 1 January 2022.
On an unseasonably mild New Year’s Day 48 ladies took part in the first competition of the new year and new golfing season, played over holes 1-7, 17 and 18.
Lady Captain Karen conducted her first prize-giving of the new year congratulating the prize winners:
1st Maggie McKee 18 pts
2nd Frances Davidson 17 pts
3rd Barbara Hamilton 16 pts (beating Ellen Brady, Paula McCrory and Barbara Gartland on the countback).
Accepting her prize, Maggie McKee expressed her delight at having won the competition, explaining that she had been extremely focussed on her golf in no small part due to the competitive nature of her four-ball.
She concluded by extending good wishes to Lady Captain Karen for her 2022.
Maggie McKee and Lady Captain Karen Edgar
Frances Davidson and Lady Captain Karen Edgar
Barbara Hamilton and Lady Captain Karen Edgar
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Flo McCall & June Humphries winners of the Charlemont Shield are presented their prize by Lady Captain Anne McDonald.
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Two-Ball Classic Results
1st Ciaran McCreesh and Paul McCreesh 52 pts (back nine)
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Competitions Convenor 2021
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