Conleth Oliver and Eamon McCausland compiled excellent scores of 42 points apiece
in the battle to claim Michael Calvert’s Captain’s Day prize at Co Armagh GC. In the end, it was Conleth who was crowned the winner with Eamon securing the runners-up berth.
With the course in excellent condition, the scoring was impressive across the board and Stewart Stevenson made the most of the opportunity to win the gross with an excellent 36 points.
The scratch man went to the turn in level par 34 with bogeys at the second and seventh offset by birdies at the par-three third and the par-four sixth.
He reached two under for his round with further birdies at the par-five 12th and the par four 15th but he found the closing holes tough going, recording dropped shot at the 16th and 18th for a back nine of level par 36.
His round of level par 70 (36 points) also ensured that he went home with the inaugural ‘Birdie Trophy’ a new award instituted by the Captain in an attempt to encourage attacking golf.
The category prizes were all won by golfers reaching the 40 points mark. In the 0-12 category James Wilson posted 41 points, the 13-18 category was collected by Stephen Nugent with 40 points and Gerry Doyle recorded 41 points to win the 19+ category.
Joy Steenson produced some stunning golf to secure the ladies 18 hole prize with 47 points while Theresa Campbell also hit red hot form to post 27 points in winning the nine hole event.
Past Captains and Presidents prize went to Tom Calvert with 37 points while John White bagged the Council, Committee & Team Captains prize with 36 points.
For the juniors, Conall O’Hanlon won the boys prize while Ava Powell claimed the girls award.
The visitors’ prize was won by Paul Johnston.
Captain’s Day Results 2022
1st Conleth Oliver 42 points ; 2nd Eamon McCausland 42 points
Best Gross – Stewart Stevenson – 36 points
0-12 Category – James Wilson - 41 points
13-18 Category – Stephen Nugent - 40 points
19+ Category – Gerry Doyle - 41 points
Birdie Cup – Stewart Stevenson – 4 birdies (best gross score)
Past Captains & Presidents – Tom Calvert 37 points
Council, Committee & Team Captains – John White 36 points
Visitor – Paul Johnston – 33 points
Ladies – 18 holes – Joy Steenson - 47 points
Ladies 9-holes – Theresa Campbell – 27 points
Juvenile Boys – Conall O’Hanlon
Juvenile Girls – Ava Powell
County Armagh Golf Club Captain’s Day competition was won by Conleth Oliver, with a magnificent 42 stableford points. He is pictured with Club Captain Michael Calvert and wife Dawn.
County Armagh Golf Club Captain Michael Calvert is pictured with Captain’s Day Ladies competition winners Joy Steenson (18 holes) and Theresa Campbell (9-holes).
Winner of the County Armagh Golf Club Past Captains and Past Presidents Prize on Captain’s Day was Tom Calvert, pictured receiving his prize from Captain Michael Calvert.
The new Birdie Cup, introduced by County Armagh Golf Club Captain Michael Calvert on his Captain’s Day, for the golfer who recorded the most birdies, was won by Stewart Stevenson who also won the Gross Prize.
Winner of the 19+ Handicap Category on Captain’s Day at County Armagh Golf Club was Gerry Doyle, pictured with Club Captain Michael Calvert.
County Armagh Golf Club Captain Michael Calvert is pictured with family and friends on Captain’s Day.
County Armagh Golf Club Captain Michael Calvert, wife Dawn and sons Kris and Jamie, pictured on Captain’s Day.
County Armagh Golf Club Captain’s Day competition runner-up was Eamon McCausland, with a magnificent 42 stableford points. He is pictured with Club Captain Michael Calvert.