It was a glorious day from start to finish!
While the greens were a little fast for some people, they did not present any problems for Anne Speedie who lifted Portsalon Golf Club’s 2025 Lady Captain’s Prize on Saturday night.
As she said in her speech, it’s not often she goes to the first tee in such relaxed form! Maybe that’s all that was needed, as it was 1978 when she last won a Lady Captain’s Prize!
Of course, that could be down to the wonderful spread of home bakes and teas the ladies were treated to before starting their round.
Mary Barrett, the Lady Captain’s mother had been a little busy and maybe had a bit of help from Jackie himself getting the scones, breads and cakes baked.
As the ladies finished their rounds, they were greeted by the Prosecco Table where they could sit, chill with a little glass of bubbly and enjoy the dazzling views of the 1st hole and Ballymastocker Beach.
As is tradition, the MC for the night was Lady Vice Captain Frances Shannon who did exceptionally well getting through the announcements.
Men’s Captain Brendan Cullen, in his remarks congratulated Lady Captain Roisin on her commitment and dedicated service to Portsalon over many years.
President Mae Blaney also spoke of Roisin’s dedication to the club having served previously as a Lady Captain.
Roisin spoke warmly of her family’s love of Portsalon and her parents Jackie and Mary are still active members. All her siblings play golf and so the joy the game has brought to the McCormack family cannot be underestimated.
It was a family affair at the presentation with the mens prize going to the Lady captain’s husband Aodh. It was his first time to lift the main prize on a Captain’s Day, so it was fitting that it was on such a special day for his family!
Great music and dancing followed the presentation and thankfully the strength was there after the delicious meal served earlier in the restaurant!
Results:
Lady Captain’s Prize
Winner – Anne Speedie 44 pts
Runner-Up – Judith Watt 40 pts
Gross – Claire McGonagle 34 gross pts
3rd – Karen McGlinchey 38pts Bot
4th Moira McGee 38 pts
5th Vera Kearney 35 pts Bot
Committee Mary Barrett 34 pts Bot
Past Captains Sheila Horner 34 pts Bot
6th Dana Clinton 35pts
7th Marian Overend 34 pts Bot
Front 9 – Deirdre Hensey 19 pts
Back 9 Aedeen Conway 19 pts
Nearest the Pin – 16th Hole – Noreen McConigley
Longest Drive – 9th Hole – Claire McGonagle
Beginner Lady – Jenny Black 20pts
Lady Captain’s Prize to the Gents
Winner – Aodh McCormack 44pts
Runner-Up – Enda Cullen 41pts
Gross – Christopher Duffy 36 Gross pts
3rd – Sean Barrett 40 pts
Front 9 – Johnny Strain 22pts
Back 9 – Charlie McFadden 24 pts
Lady Captain’s Guests
Ladies
Winner – Orla Gallagher 39 pts
Runner – Up Madge Kelly 36 pts
Gents
Winner – John Boyce 40 pts
Runner – Up Shane Sweeney 36 pts
Secret Hole – Jackie Barrett
Mrs Mae Blaney, President’s Day
The 30th August is the date set for Presidents Day and we will all be crossing our fingers for the current heatwave to linger on for another little while!
Sunday Members
What an incredible score from Hilary Thompson the day after Lady Captain’s Day! She has proved that you must take the good golf when it presents itself, as it cannot be switched on and off! It was a dream round for Hilary with 7 pars and a birdie on the 16th!
Winner – Hilary Thompson 46 pts
Runner – Up Aedeen Conway 38 pts
Golf: Glorious weather for Lady Captain Roisin McCormack’s Day at Portsalon was last modified: August 18th, 2025 by Staff Writer
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