Captain's Day 12th August 2023

Captain Raymond Shields' Big Day was held on Saturday 12th August. The 18-Hole competition saw a great turn out with 150 golfers taking part. It was all to play for after 18 holes with respectable scores of 66 to 69 qualifying for the 9 hole shoot out. The weather was no friend to the 12 qualifiers as persistent rain made scoring very difficult. The weather didn't deter young James Marriot, the plus one golfer shot an incredible 3 under par over the 9 holes however it wasn't enough to catch the impressive Peter O'Sullivan who claimed the major prize by 1.5 strokes. 

Big thanks to all the people who made Captain's Day the success it was; Cathy & Leanne for the wonderful food. Mary, James, Lucas & Connor in the office, shop & bar. The Greenkeepers for keeping the course in such fabulous condition. Brian & Siobhan who kept everyone entertained into the wee small hours, Nigel Doherty who took some great photos (see below). And, last but by no means least, the man himself, Captain Raymond Shields for the great day, the classic speech & the wonderful prizes.

Prize Winners
1st                                 Peter O'Sullivan             (10)    67+35 = 102
2nd                               James Marriot                (+1)    71+32.5 = 103.5
Gross                            Sean Duffy Jnr               (1)      72+36 = 108
3rd                                Caolan McBride            (20)    69+36 = 105 BOT
4th                                Brian Wallace                 (8)     68+37 = 105 BOT
5th                                Karl Kelly                        (22)   68+37 = 105
6th                                Paul Grant                     (8)      68+38 = 106 BOT
7th                                Pauric Dunleavy            (4)     68+38 = 106
1st 18 Holes                  Bill McCallion               (5)      66
1st Nine                        Bryan O'Hara                (30)   29
2nd Nine                      Rory O'Hare                  (25)    31.5
Past Captain               Jim Carey                       (39)    68+39.5= 108.5
Committee                  Colm Donaghy              (10)   69
1st Category                Billy Norman                 (21)    68
Nearest the Pin           Dermot Shields  21inches
Longest Drive             James McMullan

Shootout Winners
1st place          Shaun Cannon
Runner-up     Dominic Bogues

Mixed Scotch Foursomes
1st Place        Bill Nixon & Pauline Nixon-Black
Runner-up   Bill McCallion & Paula McCallion