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Steady Shea is stableford winner

SHEA Smyth produced the steadiest of rounds to win the County Armagh Sunday stableford competition by two clear points.

The six-handicapper returned an impressive 41 points to win the event with the club's competition's convenor David Baird runner up on 39 points. 

With birdies at the 3rd and 8th holes to accompany seven pars, Shea had amassed 23 points by the half way stage. And despite dropping four shots across the back nine holes, a further 18 points ensured he was uncatchable.

A bogey seven at the 8th hole almost certainly cost David Baird the top prize, although with 39 points he was well satisfied with the runners up prize.

Noel Loye returned the same 39 points but a 'no score' at the 15th hole proved costly. He still topped the Category One prize winner's list where Philip Kelly picked up runners up with 38 points.

Brendan McKinney took the Category 2 first prize with 38 points, winning on countback from Mark Gillen.

And Michael Smyth deservedly claimed the Category 3 prize with 39 points - a massive four points better than his nearest challenger - a very surprised Jim Carberry, on 35 points.

Shea Smyth, winner of the recent Sunday Stableford competition at County Armagh is presented with his prize by Club Captain Pat McAleavey, in the company of runners up Philip Kelly, David Baird and Jim Carberry.

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Last Updated: 02 June 2014

Tim Takes winning to a new level

TIM Teehan's nett 63 score in the A&N Shilliday sponsored stroke competition at County Armagh spolied the day for a raft of players who returned mid-sixty nett scores on the day.

The 20-handicapper's late return was two shots better than all the rest. F Smyth was a deserved runner up with nett 65, which might have been a whole lot better had he not dropped five shots over the closing four holes.

Nathan Griimley in contrast, produced a one under par back nine from five over at the turn, to take the Category One prize - birdies at the 6th and 17th highlighted his round.  Brian McGurgan included a birdie three at the 14th hole in his round for a nett 66 and runners up prize in the category.

A two-over par back nine for a nett 66 finish after a seven over par front nine which included double bogeys at the 6th and 8th holes, secured first prize for Richard Stewart in Category 2. It was one shot better than Johnny Palmer in runners up spot with a nett 67.

And Anthony Fagan's nett 66 earned him the Category 3 top prize with Brian McCleland runner up with a nett 68.

The A&N Shilliday sponsored stroke competition at County Armagh was won by Tim Teehan who is presented with his prize by Club Captain Pat McAleavey. Included are runners up (back from left), Brian Cleland, Francis Smyth, Jarlath McReynolds, Johnny Palmer and (front right) Anthony Fagan.

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Last Updated: 02 June 2014

IRISH traditional musician Marty Daly had a winning tune to his game as he triumphed in the Lonsdale Cup Open competition at County Armagh.

His nett 65 score was the perfect manuscript to lift the coveted trophy in the annual event, sponsored this year by Armagh City Hotel.

Playing off a handicap of 11, Marty, who is also the club's entertainments convenor, got his winning round off to a steady start before he dropped his first shot at the 4th hole. A double bogey at the 6th hole and a further dropped shot at the 9th were however, the only other sour notes on his front nine.

But he found the perfect rhythm on the final set with a double bogey at the 16th hole the only blemish on the remaining manuscript for a winning 65 nett.

Gary Livingstone, off a handicap of 17, paraded in behind Marty with a tuneful 66 nett for the runners up prize. Derek McKeever beat a steady drum to to third prize with a nett 67, his better back nine a winning beat better than Nial McGeown's 67.

Student Niall Brady meanwhile, was calling the tune among the low handicappers on the day - off a handicap of five, his one under par back nine and nett 68 deservedly earned him fifth prize. Rodney Villiers, signing for a similar nett 68 lost out to the young golfer on countback.

And the final note to the prize winners list was provided by Gary O' Reilly, returning also a nett 68.

Marty Daly is presented with the Lonsdale Cup by County Armagh Golf Club Captain Pat McAleavey, in the company of runners up Gary Livingstone (right) and Derek McKeever.

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Last Updated: 02 June 2014

1st Marty Daly nett 65

2nd Gary Livingstone nett 66

3rd Derek McKeever nett 67

4th Niall McGeown nett 67

5th Niall Brady nett 68

6th Rondey Villiers nett 68

7th GV O'Reilly nett 68

Gross

1st Conor McGurgan 70

2nd Mark Loughran 73

Presentation of prizes will take place on Sat 31st May @ 6.30

 

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Last Updated: 02 June 2014

Caolan's Sunday Special

CAOLAN Doyle was the young warrior to successfully battle the elements and take the honours in the final Sunday competition of May at County Armagh.

His 38 points won the stableford event which was kindly sponsored by the Banbridge based James Coburn and Son Ltd.

Sporadic heavy showers and wind battered the city course throughout the competition making life difficult for a considerably reduced field from the day before. But 20 points notched up over the front nine holes and a further 18 on the back nine secured victory for Caolan who plays off a handicap of 10.

However, the final outcome was only decided after countback, with Jerome Leer returning the same 38 points score. Six handicapper Jerome secured 21 points on the front nine with a birdie three at the 4th hole the highlight, and added a further 17 points on the homeward trek for the runners up prize.

Colin Clarke topped Category 1 with 37 points with big-hitting Kieran Murray runner up on 36 points.

Tommy Mackin's similar 37 points earned him first prize in Category 2 - a 'no score' at the 7th hole undoubtedly cost him the overall first prize. And Iggy Mallon was the category runner up - his 37 points just bettered by Tommy's on countback.

Shane Halleron's 37 points in Category 3 was five points better than all the rest - Brendan Lynch his closest rival on 32 points.

County Armagh Golf Club Captain Pat McAleavey presents Tommy Mackim with his prize after the recent Sunday Stableford competition. Included is Paul Doyle who collected first prize on behalf of son Caolan.

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Last Updated: 02 June 2014

Past Captains outing at Ballymacscanlon House Hotel on Monday 26th May 2014.Captain Seamus Coyle.

Winner on the day Walter Neville who is also the secretary.

(photos courtesy Tom Calvert)

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Last Updated: 31 May 2014

Marty has more than musical talent

IRISH traditional musician Marty Daly had a winning tune to his game as he triumphed in the Lonsdale Cup Open competition at County Armagh.

His nett 65 score was the perfect manuscript to lift the coveted trophy in the annual event, sponsored this year by Armagh City Hotel.

Playing off a handicap of 11, Marty, who is also the club's entertainments convenor, got his winning round off to a steady start before he dropped his first shot at the 4th hole. A double bogey at the 6th hole and a further dropped shot at the 9th were however, the only other sour notes on his front nine.

But he found the perfect rhythm on the final set with a double bogey at the 16th hole the only blemish on the remaining manuscript for a winning 65 nett.

Gary Livingstone, off a handicap of 17, paraded in behind Marty with a tuneful 66 nett for the runners up prize. Derek McKeever beat a steady drum to to third prize with a nett 67, his better back nine a winning beat better than Nial McGeown's 67.

Student Niall Brady meanwhile, was calling the tune among the low handicappers on the day - off a handicap of five, his one under par back nine and nett 68 deservedly earned him fifth prize. Rodney Villiers, signing for a similar nett 68 lost out to the young golfer on countback.

And the final note to the prize winners list was provided by Gary O' Reilly, returning also a nett 68.

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Last Updated: 30 May 2014

Over 70 lady members of County Armagh Golf Club turned out in inclement weather to play in the Sinton Cup competition on Thursday 29 th May. The competition was generously sponsored by McKinney Timber .

Results were as follows:

• Gross 1 st was won by B. Rice with a score of 83, narrowly beating E. Brady (Gross 2 nd ) also with 83.

• Nett 1 st _ A Canavan ( 69).

• Nett 2 nd _ Karen Edgar ( 70)

• Category winners were T. McVeigh 73 (category A),

• G. Steed 70 (category B),

• H. McLaughlin 70 (category C),

• M. Knott 75 (category D).

• Back 9 - P. Hughes( 36)

• Front 9 - S. Hughes (30.50)

• Nine hole competition - D. Brown ( 35)

• Par Lady - A. Kellett (72).

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Last Updated: 30 May 2014

County Armagh (10) v Edenmore (4)

County Armagh's Ulster Cup team continued their progress in this year's Ulster Cup against Edenmore. Following the first leg result at home in Armagh (6-1) the team continued their good form away at Edenmore on Sunday 25 th May, beating Edenmore 4-3. An overall 10-4 winning result sees the team progress to the last 32 of the competition and will now meet Scrabo in the next round.

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Last Updated: 28 May 2014

1st Jimmy Wilson 42pts

2nd Jarleth McReynolds 42pts (gross 66)

Front Nine Kenny Spence 23pts

Back Nine Paddy Hicks 22pts

Prizes can be collected from the Bar

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Last Updated: 27 May 2014

Club Stableford Sponsored by James Coburn & Son Ltd

1st Caolan Doyle 38pts

2nd Jerome Leer 38pts

Category 1

1st Colin Clarke 37pts

2nd Kieran Murray 36pts

Category 2

1st Tommy Mackin 37pts

2nd CI Mallon 37pts

Category 3

1st Shane O'Halloran 37pts

2nd Brendan Lynch 32pts

Presentation of prizes will take place on Sat 31st May @ 6.30. p.m.

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Last Updated: 25 May 2014

Paddy leads Seniors Championship

PADDY Digby tops the County Armagh Seniors Championship leaderboard at the half-way stage.

With 67 points from collated from the opening six rounds, Paddy finds himself six points clear of the chasing pack.

But with six rounds of the Wednesday competition still to play, and some formidable opposition involved, an exciting climax is inevitable.

Winston Gordon leads the chasing pack behind Paddy on 61 points. But a gap of 11 points separates him and Brendan McKinney. Brian McGuigan, Roy Turner and Pascal Turner are also still very much in contention with points tallys in the 40s, with Gerry McCreesh, Marty Oliver, John Lowe and Johnny Palmer close behind with 30-plus points.

Senior Championship Top 10

Paddy Digby 67

Winston Gordon 61

Brendan McKinney 50

Brian McGuigan 45

Roy Turner 42

Pascal Toner 41

Gerry McCcreesh 35

Marty Oliver 35

John Lowe 34

Johnny Palmer 32

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Last Updated: 25 May 2014