Gerry Maguire wins Captain"s Prize
The final round of the 2008 Captain"s Prize took place on Saturday, June 21. Sixty players qualified from the first round the previous weekend. Unfortunately, the weather chose not to co-operate and, because of this, it was not possible to complete the final round.It started on schedule and a number of players began their rounds. At about 3.30pm it began to rain heavily and a number of greens were flooded. Play was suspended until 5pm. During that time the rain stopped and the excess water was absorbed.At 5pm, after an inspection, the Captain decided to resume play but, unfortunately, the weather deteriorated considerably. Thunder and lightning and torrential rain forced the abandonment of the round. It was decided that the scores from the qualifying round would be taken as the final result.Past Captain, Gerry Maguire, with a nett score of 64, was declared the winner of the Captain"s Prize. Congratulations Gerry and well done. The presentation of prizes took place in the clubhouse later that evening and everyone had a very enjoyable night. The club wishes to congratulate Stephen on a wonderful occasion and wishes him well for the remainder of the year. Full Results are as follows (all scores are nett):Winner: Gerry Maguire 64 (OL9); runner-up, Alan Conroy 64; gross, Liam Hennessy 73.Cat 1: 1st, Emmet O"Neill 64; 2nd, Jim Fulham 65; 3rd, Peter Earley 68.Cat 2: 1st, Peter Smyth 66; 2nd, Damien Doyle 67 (OL9); 3rd, Larry Connell 67.Cat 3: 1st: Stephen Skelly 65 (OL9); 2nd, Eugene Curley 65; 3rd, Michael Rooney 67.Past Captain: Donie Cassidy 69.Leading qualifier: Fergal Kelly 68. Seniors: Tommy Doran 70.Results of other competitionsJune Open -Tuesday, June 24Cat A: Tommy Carr 42 pts. Cat B: John Farrelly 34 pts. Cat C: Bernie Dugdale 40 pts. Cat D: Mike Field 24 pts. Cat D: Ann Cogan 19 pts.Mixed Scramble, Friday, June 271st, Liam Hennessy, Colm Maher and Ina Flanagan 38; 2nd, Brian Martin, Jim Gavigan and Ena Courtney-Earley 39.1Dates to noteSunday 6th July - International Pairs four-ball better ballSunday 13th July - Lady Captain"s prize, Mrs. Ann McNamee, to the Men. 5th round G.O.Y.Sunday 20th July - Final round Lady Captain"s prize Mrs. Ann McNameeSunday 27th July - Intermediate Minor and Junior scratch cups.Tuesday 29th July - Open day.Good luckBest of luck to the Tudenham Cup team who take on Esker Hills on Saturday, July 12 at 3.30pm. Your support would be greatly appreciated.