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1st Thomas Murray 42 points

2nd Ian Millar 39 points (back 9)

Category 1

1st Paul McCurry 39 points

2nd Mark Loughran 38 points

Category 2

1st Garret O'Reilly 39 points

2nd Johnny Palmer 37 points

Category 3

1st Thomass Crowe 38 points

2nd Gary Jordan 35 points

Best Gross Stewart Stevenson 35 points

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Details: Category: Men - News & Results; Last Updated: 17 September 2017

Senior Open Stableford

1st Brian Liddy 39 points

2nd Ian Beaddie 37 points

3rd John Lowe 36 points (back 9)

Open Stableford

1st Paul Rice 40 points

2nd Paul Traynor 39 points

3rd Michael Calvert 38 points (back 9)

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Details: Category: Men - News & Results; Last Updated: 14 September 2017

Among the final pieces of silverware on offer from County Armagh Golf Club's 2017 fixture list were the Half Century Cup and the Arthur Mayne Cup, both of which were contested on Saturday 2 September.

As its title might suggest, the Half Century Cup is competed for by those whose 50th birthday has been and gone, and emerging triumphant from this practised coterie was Jimmy Wilson with a hefty 41-point salvo. After birdies at the 2nd and 5th arrived either side of bogeys at the 3rd and 4th, Wilson proceeded to par all but one of his remaining 13 holes, with his only other dropped shot of the day coming up on the 10th. This meant that Jimmy would sign for a fantastic gross 71 that enabled him to add the Half Century Cup to the Junior Scratch Cup that he lifted earlier in what has been a brilliantly fruitful campaign for the now five-handicapper.

County Armagh Golf Club Captain, Richard Stewart, awards the Half-Century Cup to Jimmy Wilson. Also pictured are Ian O'Hea and Paul McCurry, who came 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Another player to have featured frequently among the prizes in recent months is Ian O'Hea, and he notched a runner-up finish here by virtue of a 40-point round that owed much to a marvellous back nine containing six pars and a birdie at the 18th. Testament to O'Hea's successful season is the reduction of his handicap from 15 to 12 since the qualifiers began in April — there's seemingly much to be said for warm-weather golfing training.

Details: Category: Men - News & Results; Last Updated: 13 September 2017

COUNTY Armagh Golf Club bade an official farewell to its retiring Professional Alan Rankin last week.

After 27 years at the club, Alan stepped down from the post of Head Professional at the beginning of the year.

Presenting the Dungannon man with a cheque for cash donations from members, Club Captain Richard Stewart paid tribute to his commitment and dedication.

“27-years is a very long time for anyone to work for any business or indeed club. When you think about it, Alan has served a generation of golfers at County Armagh. He was very much dedicated to the retail and coaching aspect of golf, and I know many members even today, appreciated his worldly advice down through the years.

Retiring Professional at County Armagh Golf Club, Alan Rankin and his wife Jane are pictured with Club Captain Richard Stewart, Lady Captain Gail Steed, Vice-Captain Colm Shannon and Lady Vice-Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney.

Details: Category: General News; Last Updated: 12 September 2017

COUNTY Armagh Golf Club welcomed its many sponsors to its course and clubhouse recently.

Hosted annually, ‘Sponsors Day' is an opportunity for the club to say ‘thank-you' to those local businesses and individuals who have supported the club – financially and otherwise – during the year.

Upwards of 40 sponsors and their guests played the course in a stableford competition before enjoying a sumptuous evening meal with wine. Prizes for this year's event were kindly sponsored by @Seven Hills Restaurant.

Speaking at the evening presentation, County Armagh Captain Richard Stewart said: “Sponsors are the life-blood of any club – especially in the current climate – and their support is very much appreciated.”

Lady Captain Gail Steed added: “County Armagh have a large, vibrant Ladies Section – one of the largest outside of Belfast, and is the envy of many of neighbouring clubs – our sponsors are very much a part of our success and for that we are very thankful

“We also really appreciate that many of our sponsors have been very loyal sponsors over a number of years – in addition this year we have managed to secure a number of new sponsors – and we really value their contribution.”

Sponsors Convenors' Gerry Kelly and Elizabeth Mawhinney were also praised for their efforts.

Shauna Finn (centre), representing the @Seven Hills Restaurant, is pictured with Ladies Winners at the County Armagh Golf Club Sponsors Day, Caitlin McKinney and Paula McCrory. Included also are County Armagh Golf Club Captain Richard Stewart and Lady Captain Gail Steed.

Results from the Sponsors Day competition were as follows:

Details: Category: General News; Last Updated: 12 September 2017

1st Francis Curley nett 67 (back 9)

2nd Laurence Corr nett 67

Category 1

1st Shea Smyth nett 68

2nd Brian McGuigan nett 69

Category 2

1st Derek Hynes nett 68

2nd Eamon O'Hagan nett 70

Category 3

1st Thomas Crowe nett 70

2nd Kevin Boyd nett 71

Prize giving Saturday 16th September @ 6.30 pm

All prize winners are requested to attend

Competitions Convenor 2017

Details: Category: Men - News & Results; Last Updated: 11 September 2017

Saturday 9th September 2017

102 ladies, including over 30 visitors, competed for the prestigious Armaghdale Cup on Saturday 9 th September. The ladies challenge cup was originally presented to the club in 1926 by Lady Armaghdale. The competition was once again generously sponsored by G Davidson Business Accounts Services, represented on the night by Francis Davidson.

Lady Captain Gail welcomed Francis and thanked her sincerely for her long-standing support and the fantastic array of beautiful prizes. Indeed, Gail commented that everyone who had participated probably deserved a prize as the weather conditions had been so challenging. She also thanked Ann McDonald, Una Cullinane and Barbara Hamilton for processing the cards.

Ann Mone emerged as the winner with a nett score of 70. Francis Davidson had scored 69 but declined the prize as she was the sponsor. Ann expressed her delight at winning the beautiful first prize and observed it was particularly ironic as Francis had encouraged her to play despite the inclement weather conditions. Denise Murphy took second place with net 70. The gross prize went to Karen Heatherington from Dungannon with 81 shots. Gillian Poole secured third place with nett 72. Another Dungannon lady Lorna Stewart took 4 th place with nett 72 and Paula McCrory secured 5th place with nett 72.

A full list of prize-winners is set out below

Details: Category: Women - News & Results; Last Updated: 11 September 2017

September Medal - Thursday 7 th September 2017

Despite the threat of heavy downpours, 59 ladies turned out to compete for the September Medal. Lady Captain Gail sincerely thanked the sponsor Annette of O L Flowers for attending the prizegiving and bringing with her a beautiful array of floral arrangements which brightened up the clubhouse on an evening which had a distinctly autumnal feel.

The winner of the September medal was Colette McSorley with a magnificent net 64. Accepting her prize Colette thanked Annette for her loyal support for the Ladies Branch and her playing partners who kept her focussed throughout an exemplary round of golf. Lady Captain Gail took second place with a nett 70 just ahead of Jacqueline Donnelly who secured 3 rd place with a 71. Meanwhile Ellen Brady took yet another Gross prize with 81 strokes.

A full list of prizewinners is set out below

Details: Category: Women - News & Results; Last Updated: 11 September 2017

1st Aiden McParland nett 61

2nd Ryan McVeigh nett 67 (back 9)

Category 1

1st Mark Loughran nett 67 (back 9)

2nd Neil Cromwell nett 67

Category 2

1st Martin Carson nett 70

2nd Daryl Lawson nett 71

Category 3

1st Thomas Crowe nett 70

2nd Jimmy Kelly nett 71

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Details: Category: Men - News & Results; Last Updated: 11 September 2017

A positively regal golfing performance clinched glory for James King in the annual stroke event sponsored by Hugh McElvanna Drapery and Footwear, who may now have to start stocking some royal regalia in order to satisfy the noble needs of their newest customer.

King's exceptional nett 64 on Sunday 27 August fended off the challenge of 84 opponents and means he's now playing off 19. His peerless scorecard showed symmetrical nines of 42 shots — with one birdie and one par on each — and a welcome absence of any significant errors, as a dozen bogeys provided a solid foundation to James's merited success.

Category 1 prizewinners in the Hugh McElvanna Drapery and Footwear-sponsored stroke event, Joe Rooney and Stewart Stevenson, are congratulated by County Armagh Golf Club Captain, Richard Stewart. The competition was won by James King.