Caolan's Sunday Special
CAOLAN Doyle was the young warrior to successfully battle the elements and take the honours in the final Sunday competition of May at County Armagh.
His 38 points won the stableford event which was kindly sponsored by the Banbridge based James Coburn and Son Ltd.
Sporadic heavy showers and wind battered the city course throughout the competition making life difficult for a considerably reduced field from the day before. But 20 points notched up over the front nine holes and a further 18 on the back nine secured victory for Caolan who plays off a handicap of 10.
However, the final outcome was only decided after countback, with Jerome Leer returning the same 38 points score. Six handicapper Jerome secured 21 points on the front nine with a birdie three at the 4th hole the highlight, and added a further 17 points on the homeward trek for the runners up prize.
Colin Clarke topped Category 1 with 37 points with big-hitting Kieran Murray runner up on 36 points.
Tommy Mackin's similar 37 points earned him first prize in Category 2 - a 'no score' at the 7th hole undoubtedly cost him the overall first prize. And Iggy Mallon was the category runner up - his 37 points just bettered by Tommy's on countback.
Shane Halleron's 37 points in Category 3 was five points better than all the rest - Brendan Lynch his closest rival on 32 points.
County Armagh Golf Club Captain Pat McAleavey presents Tommy Mackim with his prize after the recent Sunday Stableford competition. Included is Paul Doyle who collected first prize on behalf of son Caolan.