On the 22nd of June 2024 County Armagh Golf Club experienced yet another successful Captain's Day with 330 plus golfers competing for the Captain's prize and the Perpetual cup donated by Past Captain Richard Stewart in 2017.
Club Captain Neil Cromwell when delivering his speech paid tribute to Ryan, Brenda and The Parkland Armagh team, on the challenge of feeding 300 plus golfers over 2 days and also how
excellently the captain’s evening dinner was presented, with a Masters menu theme celebrating 6 decades of Neil's connection with County Armagh Golf Club and commented on how fortunate we are working alongside such a professional catering team.
He also thanked Bar Manager Neil and the bar staff, who worked extremely hard serving refreshments over the 2 days, always with friendliness and hospitality.
The Captain praised and paid tribute to all individual convenors involved on Council for all the demanding work that is being undertaken to maintain and keep with the Golfing and Social experiences for all members that they serve.
Special thanks was paid to Iain McCarragher & his Greens Team for all the work they had done to have the course looking at its best for Captain's Day and particularly to Jimmy Wilson who had had two early starts on the Friday and Saturday mornings, on course at 5am to make final preparations to the greens and cut pin positions.
Also, to Colm Shannon & the Course Development Committee who had been integral to both current course initiatives and ongoing future developments.
The Captain also thanked John Lowe, Honorary Secretary and Stewart Stevenson Honorary Treasurer for the ceaseless work they do for the club and its members. He added his personal thanks to both for everything they had done for him over the course of his Captaincy.
Captain Neil also spoke of his long term connection with County Armagh Golf Club stretching back 48 years from 1976 creating many memories, meeting many Captains and Presidents, mentioning individual figures who helped shape his journey with emphasis on PJ Collins, John White and Pearse McBride all of whom had played a major role in shaping that journey towards both his on and off course achievements.
A special thanks was made to his family for their support thus far with particular emphasis on the sacrifices his mother and father made to enable him to play golf from such a young age to present.
Special mentions were also given to Will Carey - County Armagh Golf Club Professional, for all the prizes and Annette from Sponsor and supplier "OL Flowers" for all Flower arranging.
John White proposed the Vote of Thanks, before the Prize-Giving commenced.
Captain’s Day Results 2024
1st Andrew McCrea Nett 61
2nd Conor McClelland Nett 65 (B9)
Gross Prize Philip Kelly 68
Category Prizes:
0-12 Category Simon Arthurs Nett 67
13-18 Category Andrew Clarke Nett 67
19+ Category Jarlath Hagan Nett 65
Council, Committee & Team Captains Prize: Paul McCurry Nett 69
Past Captains & Presidents Prize: Colm Shannon Nett 71
Ladies’ prizes:
9 Holes Ladies Mary McElvanna 19pts
18 Holes Ladies Gail Steed 42pts
Juvenile Prizes:
1st Juvenile Girls Anna Carson
1st Juvenile Boys Nathaniel Stevens
Visitors Prize: Andrew O’Brien 34 pts
Birdie Cup: Jordan Johnston [3 Birdies (Best Scorecard)]
The Captain’s chosen charity was The Cancer Fund for Children which raised £1156.00 a fantastic amount that will make an enormous difference to many. Thanks to all for your support and kind donations.
