FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 2019
There was a large turn-out for the Ladies’ Branch Annual Dinner and Prizegiving at Co Armagh Golf Club on Friday 6 December.
Much had changed since Christmas 2018 and it wasn’t just the clubhouse that had had a facelift. Thanks to the creative skills of Sheila Stinson the christmas tree in the foyer had been given a complete makeover and was adorned with an array of her beautifully hand-crafted decorations.
A truly welcoming and festive atmosphere awaited in the bar where the melodic tones of a choir comprising musically gifted Lady Members, accompanied on guitar by the talented Kate Comiskey, entertained with seasonal carols and songs. Ladies then enjoyed a 3 course meal, followed by homemade mince pies, provided by 7 Hills Restaurant before the end of year prizegiving took place.
Ellen Brady retained the Sinton Cup, considered to be the Ladies’ Challenge Cup. Sylvia Ashe lifted the Link Cup with Hilary Johnston runner up and Maggie McKee third. Alexandra Mawhinney won the Hirsch Cup. Carmel Cassidy was runner up and Mary Black and Bernie McBride joint third.
The Eileen Steenson Memorial Bowl was won by Maggie McKee. June Humphries was runner up and Sheila Stinson and Jacqueline Kelly were joint third.
Bernie Harvey was the first winner of the 9 Hole Matchplay competition with Tish Burke runner up.
Helen Forster, Charlemont Arms Hotel, presented the Charlemont Salver to Lily McMullan and Alexandra Mawhinney with Una Cullinane and Anne Black runners up.
The winner of the Winter League (Woolworth Cup) was Paula McCrory with 98 pts. Eilish Grimes was second with 90pts, beating Michelle Kinane’s 90pts into 3rd place. Lily McMullan was 4th with 88pts, Rita Mone 5th with 86pts and Emma Garrigan took 6th place with 81pts.
Mary Black won Category A with 74pts, Karen Edgar won Category B with 81 pts and Sylvia Ashe won Category C with 53 pts.
The weekly winners, whose accounts had been credited in the pro shop, were Mary Black (22pts); Eilish Grimes (26pts); Colette McSorley (23pts); Michelle Kinane (23pts); Lily McMullan (21pts) and Emma Garrigan (18pts).
The turkey competition was won by Paula McCrory with 54pts. Lily McMullan was 2nd with 53pts, Pauline Gingles 3rd with 49pts, Karen Edgar was 4th with 47pts and Gail Steed 5th with 45pts.
The most improved golfer of 2019 was Michelle Kinane and Paula McCrory had the most birdies (27) with Ellen Brady runner up (19).
Emma Garrigan won both the Silver Spoon and Silver Medal and Maggie McKee won the Bronze Medal.
Tish Burke was presented the 9 Hole Golfer of the Year cup by Margaret Marjoram and Rita Grimley was runner up.
Paula McCrory won the 18 Hole Golfer of the Year, receiving the JC Fox Cup and Maggie McKee was runner up.
Following a raffle of prizes provided by the Ladies’ Committee, ladies retired to the bar where they were entertained by the talented Claudia Glendinning.
Sinton Cup
Ellen Brady, winner of the Sinton Cup, pictured with Lady Captain Moya Brady
Link Cup
L-R: Sylvia Ashe, winner of the Link Cup, pictured with Hilary Johnston; Lady Captain Moya Brady and Maggie McKee
Hirsh Cup
L-R: Bernie McBride; Carmel Cassidy; Lady Captain Moya Brady; winner of the Hirsch Cup Alexandra Mawhinney and Mary Black
Eileen Steenson Memorial Bowl
L-R: June Humphries, winner of the Eileen Steenson Memorial Bowl; Maggie McKee; Lady Captain Moya Brady; Jacqueline Kelly and Sheila Stinson
9 Hole Matchplay
L-R: Bernie Harvey, winner of the 9 Hole Matchplay competition; Lady Captain Moya Brady and runner up Tish Burke
Charlemont Salver
L-R: Una Cullinane; Alexandra Mawhinney, winner of the Charlemont Salver; Anne Black; Helen Forster, Charlemont Arms Hotel; and Lady Captain Moya Brady
Winter League
Winter League prize-winners (L-R) Mary Black; Emma Garrigan; Paula McCrory (winner); Lady Captain Moya Brady; Eilish Grimes (runner-up); Karen Edgar and Sylvia Ashe
Turkey Competition
Turkey Competition prize-winners (L-R) Gail Steed; Paula McCrory (winner); Lady Captain Moya Brady; Pauline Gingles and Karen Edgar
Birdies
L-R: Paula McCrory, winner of the competition for the most birdies; Lady Captain Moya Brady and runner up Ellen Brady
Silver Spoon, Silver Medal and Bronze Medal
L-R: Emma Garrigan (winner of both the Silver Spoon and Silver Medal); Lady Captain Moya Brady and Maggie McKee (winner of the Bronze Medal)
9 Hole Golfer of the Year
L-R: Rita Grimley (runner up), Lady Captain Moya Brady and Tish Burke winner of the 9 Hole Gofer of the Year
18 Hole Golfer of the Year
L-R: Paula McCrory, winner of the 18 Hole Golfer of the Year, pictured with Lady Captain Moya Brady and runner up Maggie McKee
Berry’s Birthday Recognised
At the annual Ladies’ Dinner and prize-giving on Friday 6 December, Ellen Brady presented a surprise birthday cake and flowers to Berry O’Doherty in recognition of her significant birthday. Ladies present sang happy birthday as Berry blew out the candles. Congratulations Berry!