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Nicki turns on the style

Nicki Daly turned on the style at County Armagh to lift the prestigious Lonsdale Cup with a superb winning round producing a nett 63 score.

The 13-handicapper's six-over par round was two clear shots better than the huge field which had registerd for the annual Digby's Restaurant, Killlylea sponsored open stroke competition.

Even blustery conditions failed to deter the determined Daly who, on his outward trek, pencilled in five pars and a birdie two at the seventh hole. His two-over par tally at the turn however, was quickly doubled at the 10th hole with a double-bogey seven registered. But he followed up with a par at the next and back-to-back birdies at the 11th and 12th holes. Another double bogey at the par-four 14th hole threatened to ruin the day, but again he steadied the ship and with a bogey, bogey, par, par finish it was always going to take an exceptional score to deny Daly the trophy.

Jonathan Black, among the prize-winners the previous night in the Mixed Greensomes, was Daly's closest challenger - two shots adrift with a nett 65 score. The 21-handicapper produced a steady round with birdies at the fifth and 12th holes the highlight.

Five players produced scores of nett 68 and in the obvious countback it was Jim McKeown who just edged it in front of the others to take thrid prize.  Pat Brannigan's better back nine claimed fourth prize, his par at the 18th the ultimate decider. And Derek Little secured fifth with a four and five over par front and back nine respectively.

Paul McCann from Ashfield Golf Club was one of two visiting prizewinners on the day, his nett 68 taking sixth and pushing Darren Hughes to the back of the prize list.

Craig Talbot's house-shifting stress of late and back pain as a result, failed to deny him the Best Gross prize with a gross 73 - his better back-nine just squeezing out Mourne Golf Club's Stephen Barker who also returned a gross 73.

Pictured receiving the coveted Lonsdale Trophy from competition sponsor, Michael Macklin (Digby's Restaurant, Killylea) is Nicky Daly, together with Club Captain Brendan Smyth and at back, Patrick Brannigan and runner-up Jonathan Black

Nett Results

1st  Nicki Daly (nett 63) - Winner of the Lonsdale Cup

2nd  Jonathan Black (nett 65)

3rd  Jim McKeown (nett 68 - back 9)

4th  P J Brannigan (nett 68 - back 9)

5th  Derek Little (nett 68 - back 9)

6th  Paul McCann (Ashfiled G. C. - nett 68 - back 9)

7th  Darren Hughes (nett 68)

Gross Results

1st  Craig Talbot (gross 73 - back 9)

2nd  Stephen Barker (Mourne G. C. - gross 73)

Presentation of Prizes:  Saturday, 2nd June at 9.30 pm - NOTE CHANGE OF TIME!

Prizewinners expected to attend as a matter of courtesy to our Sponsors.  No further communication regarding Presentation.

Visitors Prizes will be posted out to the respective Golf Clubs.

Competiton Convenor - 26 May 2012

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BANKERS CUP: Oisin Gill is presented with the Bankers Cup by County Armagh Golf Club Captain Brendan Smyth. Looking on are (from left) Pat Brannigan, Colm Quinn, John Maguire and Past Captain Michael Grant

CLARKE DECORATE MIXED GREENSOMES: The annual Clarke Decorate sponsored Mixed Greensomes competition at County Armagh Golf Club was won by Paddy Duffy (front right) and Nicola Spence (not in pictured). Included is Club Captain Brendan Smyth (back left) and Pascal Toner (back right), representing the sponsors, with Iggy Mallon, Jimmy Wilson and Art McGrory, Kathleen Mallon, Moya Brady and Paula McGrory

MAY MEDAL WINNERS: Little Dara Quinn picked up the County Armagh Golf Club May Medal on behalf of his grandfather Noel Loye who was unable to attend the recent presentation. Hi sis pictured with Club Captain Brendan Smyth and other prizewinners in the competition (from left) Danny McGee, Oisin Gill, Conor McGurgan and Richard Stewart

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1st Andrew Rennie 43pts

2nd S O'Kane 42pts

Front Nine: Winston Gordon 23pts

Back Nine: T Murray 22 pts

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Paul's ace but Brian's a winner

PAUL Doyle may have been the recent talk of County Armagh after recording the first hole-in-one at the par three third hole since its restructuring. But it was Brian Loney who topped the scoreboard in the same Sunday Stableford competition.

'Doyler' struck the perfect eight-iron shot for his ace at the 143-yard third hole and celebrated a double when he picked up the competition's low handicap category first prize.

Killylea man Brian Loney however, produced the winning round of the day with 42 stableford points recorded - two more than anyone else in a somewhat depleted field of golfers who were otherwise engaged in club team competitions.

Brian, a regular in the prizes of late, ironically grabbed a birdie two at the third hole and a birdie three at the next as he racked up 21 points over the front nine. Steady scoring on a course which was playing long for the conditions, saw him repeat that feat over the back nine, and with 42 points he was always going to be among the prizes.

As it turned out he was two points better than the rest. Andy Conn produced an excellent 40 points to take the runners up prize. 21 points and 19 points respectively front and back saw Andy home.

Gervase Hughes was among the top scoring over the front nine holeson the day with 23points on his card by the turn. Despite adding only a further 15 points on the homeward trek, he picked up second prize behind Paul Doyle in the low handicap category.

Paul Corvan's 37 points won the mid-handicap category. He too racked up the majority of his points - 22 - on the front nine and added only a futher 15 on the back. But it was enough to secure him the category prize ahead of Brenda McKinney whose 36 points and better six finish earned him second prize.

David McKee took the high-handicap prize with 38 points wihile Ronan McWilliams will rue a no-score at the 18th hole for a 37 points finished which earned him runners up.

The Best Gross score of the day was produced by Neil Cromwell, his 32 points winning on a back-six countback.

Overall

1st  Brian Loney (42 pts)

2nd  Andy Conn (40 pts)

(0 - 12)

1st  Paul Doyle (38 pts - back 9)

2nd  Gervase Hughes (38 pts)

(13 - 18)

1st  Paul Corvan (37 pts)

2nd  Brendan McKinney (36 pts - back 6)

(19 - 28)

1st  David McKee (38 pts)

2nd  Ronan McWilliams (37 pts)

Best Gross

Neil Cromwell (32 pts - back 6)

Presentation of Prizes: Saturday, 26 May at 6.30 pm sharp.  All prizewinners are expected to attend.

County Armagh Golf Club Captain Brendan Smyth congratulates Brian Loney on winning the Club Stableford competition. Included are other prizewinners, Neil Cromwell, Paul Doyle and Andy Conn

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'Sofa' so good for Nigel

Nigel McMahon had a smile as big as a Hillview Furtniture showroom sofa when he returned the season's best score to date to win the Club Stroke by four clear shots.

A superb nett 62 earned Nigel the prize, sponsored by Hillview. The 10-handicapper shot a two over par 72 with four birdies sprinkled throughout his winning round. By the turn he was just two over par with a birdie two at the third on the card. After a second birdie at the 12th, a triple bogey six followed at 13 but proved just a minor blip as he recorded back-to-back birdies at 14 and 15 and finished with three par scores.

Nigel, the current Captain's Day champion, had a four shot cushion on his nearest rival, Gerry Kelly, whose nett 66 with a better back nine earned him the runners up prize.

John Maguire produced the Best Gross score of the day - 70 - and picked up first prize in the 0-12 handicap category with an impressive nett 66. And John White collected runners up with an equally impressive nett 67.

Colin Gamble's nett 67 secured first prize in the mid-handicap category and he was two shots ahead of Colin Hughes taking runners up prize with a nett 69.

Fresh from his recent holidays, Gareth Frizell won the 19-28 handicap category with a nett 70. and Jim Bagnall picked up second prize with a similar nett 70, losing out on countback.

Overall

1st  Nigel McMahon (nett 62)

2nd  Gerry Kelly (nett 66 - back 9)

(0 - 12)

1st  John Maguire (nett 66 - also best gross of the day - 70)

2nd  John White (nett 67)

(13 - 18)

1st  Colin Gamble (nett 67)

2nd  Colin Hughes (nett 69)

(19 - 28)

1st  Gareth Frizell (nett 70 - back 9)

2nd  Jim Bagnall (nett 70)

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Presentation: Saturday, 26th May at 6.30 pm sharp.  All prizewinners are expected to attend.

County Armagh Golf Club Captain Brendan Smyth presents Nigel McMahon with his prize after winning the Club Stroke competition. Included also are competition prize winners John Maguire, and Gerry Kelly

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1st  Paddy Duffy and Nicola Spence (nett 60)

2nd  Art McCrory and Paula McCrory (nett 62.5)

3rd  Iggy Mallon and Kathleen Mallon (nett 67)

Best Gross  Jimmy Wilson and Moya Brady (81)

Special thanks to our Sponsor, Clarke-Decorate, Scotch Street, Armagh for their wonderful prizes and their 'goody bags' for everyone going out onto the Course.  Very much appreciated.

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1st Pat Toner 41pts

2nd Brendan Smyth 40pts

Front Nine: Kyle Johnston 25pts

Back Nine: Damien Smith 22pts

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There are a number of spaces still available for the 2nd Shotgun Mixed of the Year (Sponsor: Ewart's Jewellers).

Don't forget this is the Shotgun where the top 16 pairings will qualify for Mixed Matchplay throughout the summer.

As usual, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd plus Best Gross on the night.

Food will also be served.  Order before you go out.

EWART JEWELLERS OPEN MIXED GREENSOMES: County Armagh Golf Club Captain Brendan Smyth (back left) is pictured with the winners of the Ewart Jewellers sponsored Open Mixed Greensomes, Jerome Leer, Clifford Ewart (Sponsor), Jonathan Black and Desi McLaughlin, and (front row L-R) Hilary Johnston, Mary Black, Margaret Marjarom and Helen McLaughlin. Jonathan and Margaret won with a score of 58.5, in second place was Jerome and Mary with 61 and in third was Desi and Helen. The Gross Prize was won by James and Hilary Johnston

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