At sun soaked County Armagh on Thursday last Joy Steenson returned the best score of the day with 39 points to claim first prize. This club stableford competition is very generously sponsored by FAB formerly of Scotch St now relocated at the City Hotel Armagh.
The proprietor Eimear McKenna presented the prizes in a packed clubhouse to the various winners. The lady captain Hilary Johnston thanked Eimear for her continued support 0f the ladies branch and wished her well at her new location.
Una Cullinnane and Bridget McEnaney returned 37 points each with Una just securing the runners up spot on the count back. The following were the of category winners. A: Barbara Gartland 36 pts. B: Gail Steed 34 pts. C: Anne McDonald 36 pts. D: Sylvia Ash 35 pts. The best score on the front 9 was 21 pts from Teresa Corrigan, and Jacqueline Kelly returned 20 pts to claim the best back 9. As a little extra on the day the ladies took part in a putting competition during their round of golf and the top putter was Karen Edgar with 27 putts over the 18 holes. The top par lady on the day was Molly Conway with 32 pts. The only handicap reduction to take place was Joy Steensons. The lady captain wished all the teams well in their matches with two teams already in semi-finals and three others almost there.
Front row Left to Right Hilary Johnston (L Captain) Joy Steenson (winner) Eimear McKenna (FAB)
Back Row Left to Right Anne McDonald, Una Cullinnane, Karen Edgar, Sylvia Ashe, Teresa Corrigan, Molly Conway, Gail Steed and Jacqueline Kelly.