Lady Captain’s Day at Dunmurry GC

Almost 80 ladies took part in last Friday’s event (June 28). A very special guest was the Lady Captain’s aunt, Isobel, who, aged 82, played a few holes.

After a wonderful buffet meal in the evening Lady Captain, having thanked all those involved in making her special day so successful and proceeded to distribute the prizes to the worthy winners. Carol Redpath, who joined Dunmurry Golf Club as a new member in March, played in top form and won the Lady Captain’s prize with a magnificent total of 43 Stableford points. All the winners received hand painted views of the course by local artist Alison McKnight.

Lady Captain’s Prize - Carol Redpath 43 points.

Runner up - Donna Gillespie 36 points.

Best Gross Fionnuala McGrady - 25 gross points.

Section 1 Winner (0 - 24 handicap) - Helen Shepherd 34 points.

Section 2 Winner (25 – 29 handicap) - Sandra Davies 33 points.

Section 3 Winner (30 – 36 handicap) - Rosemary Doherty 32 points. Best front nine - Margaret Mark 20 points.

Best back nine - Claire Ussher 20 points.

Veterans prize - Marion McClune 32 points.

Committee prize - Alison McCloy 32 points.

Visitors’ prize - Mary Johnston (Malone)

Nine Hole Ladies’ Prize - Margaret Ferguson

Nearest the pin at the third hole - Fionnuala McGrady 25cms

The Jillian Simpson Salver for the best golfer with a 36 handicap was awarded to Lynne Reid with 30 points. Jim Paul and Henry Gray won the Men’s prizes with 28 points.

Accepting her prize from Lady Captain, Carol thanked all her fellow members for making her feel so welcome to the club. She thanked her playing partners, Bo Shane and Lynne Reid for their support.

Carol expressed her delight at receiving the beautiful painting and she probably echoed the thoughts of many others at her surprise on reaching the 10th hole to find a refreshing drink and homemade shortbread waiting.