Lambeg Captain wins President’s Prize

After the poor weather all week, Club President Ritchie Gorman could not have wished for a better day on Saturday for his Lambeg GC President’s Day.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Aug 2015, 16:56 BST
Aidan Daly accepts his prize from Club President Ritchie Gorman.Aidan Daly accepts his prize from Club President Ritchie Gorman.
Aidan Daly accepts his prize from Club President Ritchie Gorman.

With warm sunshine, a slight breeze and the course once again in excellent condition, good scores were expected and it was Club Captain Stephen Boyd (22) who returned the best card to win the President’s Cup with a brilliant 44 points.

Stephen won after a count-back over Aidan Daly, who put in an excellent performance to also finished on 44 points. Aidan double bogeyed a couple of holes in the back nine but it was still enough to secure the First Prize.

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JP McGeough took the second prize with 43 points with an impressive all round game of golf, finishing with 41 points. Ivor Harron finished third with 41 points.

Lambeg Golf Club Captain Stephen Boyd was the fitting winner of the President's Cup, presented by Club President Ritchie Gorman.Lambeg Golf Club Captain Stephen Boyd was the fitting winner of the President's Cup, presented by Club President Ritchie Gorman.
Lambeg Golf Club Captain Stephen Boyd was the fitting winner of the President's Cup, presented by Club President Ritchie Gorman.

Once again, the shot-gun start format was used and proved to be very successful. An excellent barbecue was put on by The Chipped Potato in the clubhouse immediately after the competition and was then followed by the prizegiving.

Other prize winners

Best Gross - Alan Crockard 68.

Past President’s Prize - Brian Bates.

Lambeg President Ritchie Gorman presents Past Presidents' Prize to Brian Bates.Lambeg President Ritchie Gorman presents Past Presidents' Prize to Brian Bates.
Lambeg President Ritchie Gorman presents Past Presidents' Prize to Brian Bates.

Front Nine - Craig Tiffen 22pts.

Back Nine - Kirk Thornhill 22 pts.

Longest Drive 13th Hole - Ivor Harron.

Nearest the pin at the 8th hole - Sam Thompson.

At the 16th Hole - Gary Scott.

Best second shot at 1st hole - David Hyman.

At the 18th Hole - Ernie McAleenan.

Hidden Holes ie Best score at the 6 par three’s - Low handicap, Kirk Thornhill. High handicap - David Hyman.

WEDNESDAY HAT

The Wednesday Hat was won by Raymond Rodgers with a fantastic 45 pts.

NB There is no competition for the men next week as it is Lady’s Charity Day.