On Thursday 21st August,the annual ‘Play in Pink’ open competition was held for Ladies and Gents. Once again this wonderful event was hosted by Past Lady Captain’s Lily Mc Mullan and Gail Steed. The event was held in support of the amazing work that the ‘Pretty n Pink’ Breast Cancer Charity does. An amazing scene of pink was observed around the clubhouse, on the fairways and even to the decorating of golf buggies!
The fun day began with glorious sunshine and ended with a packed clubhouse full of pink style, fun and craic!
Best dressed Gent - Andy Steed
Best dressed Ladies - Eileen Fitzsimons & Audrey Kellett
Best dressed Golf Buggy - Ann Mone
Past Lady Captain Lily Mc Mullan thanked everyone who played, wore pink and made very generous donations towards the charity.
This year also saw a new sponsor for the competition, Dr Fionnuala Vernon-Blackwatertown Private Clinic, who presented the prizes and her fabulous inaugural Claret Jug to the winner, Phillipa Mc Shane.
Lily thanked Dr Fionnuala and all sponsors who were extremely generous of their sponsorship to the winning and raffle prizes.
The evening concluded with the raffle and Dr Fionnuala who praised the work done for this wonderful charity -‘Pretty in Pink’ and how fantastic it is to part of CAGC.
Sponsors:
Anthony Conlon, Lady Captain Frances, Pauline Gingles, The Money Shop,Mc Anenly Transport, Mc Bride Garden Maintenance, Paradise Perfumes,Teresa Corrigan, Gail & Andy Steed, Noreen & Eugene Mc Cone,Parklands Restaurant,Mulberry Bistro, Charlemont Arms Hotel, Sheer Bliss, Traynor Furnishings, Keegans Bar, Vivian Teague PGA Professional, Mobility Direct, Phil Rice, Harveys-Primrose Café,Lila’s, Property Link, Will Carey PHA Professional, Ol Flowers, Gruti Coffee House, Frances Conlon, & Andrew Bardon.
Pretty In Pink Stableford Results :
Ladies 18 Hole
1st Phillipa Mc Shane 40pts
2nd Helen Mc Laughlin 40pts
3rd Bernie Mc Bride 40 pts
4th Patricia Hughes on countback K Oliver
Gross- Paula Mc Crory 25 Gross Pts.
Cat.A - Helen Forster 38pts
Cat. B-Lorraine Megaw 38 pts countback F Mc Call Cat. C-Sheila Stinson 37 pts Cat. D-Kathleen Oliver 39pts
Front 9 - Cath Murray 22pts
Back 9 - Ellen Brady 20pts
Mens 18 Hole
Winner - Keith Campbell 41pts
Runner Up -Colm Shannon 41pts
Visitor Lady- Mary Mc Court (Loughgall) 36pts
9 Hole Competition
Winner -Pat Prunty 21pts
Runner Up - Anne Cairns 20pts
Longest Drive Lady- Bernie Mc Bride
Longest Drive Gent - Mark Elliot
Nearest the Pin Lady - Geraldine Rafferty Nearest the Pin Gent - John Lowe
Junior with Handicap- 18 Hole Winner
1st - James Keenan 46pts
2nd - Fiachra O’Donnghaile
Junior without Handicap
9Holes- Dillon Wasson
3Holes - Niamh Courtney
Birdies
Helen Forster 3 at 1st
Teresa Mc Veigh & Gail Steed 3 at 2nd
Ann Mone, Paula Mc Crory, Geraldine Rafferty & Nigel Mc Mahon 2 at 3rd Keith Campbell 2 at 7th Lily Mc Mullan & Pat Prunty 2 at 9th Kenny Rdgar 2 at 11th Paula Mc Crory 4 at 12th A Conn 2 at 18th
