{"id":79479,"date":"2025-08-20T06:15:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T06:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/79479\/"},"modified":"2025-08-20T06:15:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T06:15:14","slug":"golf-glorious-weather-for-lady-captain-roisin-mccormacks-day-at-portsalon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/79479\/","title":{"rendered":"Golf: Glorious weather for Lady Captain Roisin McCormack\u2019s Day at Portsalon"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was a glorious day from start to finish!<\/p>\n

While the greens were a little fast for some people, they did not present any problems for Anne Speedie who lifted Portsalon Golf Club\u2019s 2025 Lady Captain\u2019s Prize on Saturday night.<\/p>\n

As she said in her speech, it\u2019s not often she goes to the first tee in such relaxed form! Maybe that\u2019s all that was needed, as it was 1978 when she last won a Lady Captain\u2019s Prize!<\/p>\n

Of course, that could be down to the wonderful spread of home bakes and teas the ladies were treated to before starting their round.<\/p>\n

Mary Barrett, the Lady Captain\u2019s mother had been a little busy and maybe had a bit of help from Jackie himself getting the scones, breads and cakes baked.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

As is tradition, the MC for the night was Lady Vice Captain Frances Shannon who did exceptionally well getting through the announcements.<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Captain Brendan Cullen, in his remarks congratulated Lady Captain Roisin on her commitment and dedicated service to Portsalon over many years.<\/p>\n

President Mae Blaney also spoke of Roisin\u2019s dedication to the club having served previously as a Lady Captain.<\/p>\n

Roisin spoke warmly of her family\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

It was a family affair at the presentation with the mens prize going to the Lady captain\u2019s husband Aodh. It was his first time to lift the main prize on a Captain\u2019s Day, so it was fitting that it was on such a special day for his family!<\/p>\n

Great music and dancing followed the presentation and thankfully the strength was there after the delicious meal served earlier in the restaurant!<\/p>\n

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Results:
Lady Captain\u2019s Prize<\/p>\n

Winner \u2013 Anne Speedie 44 pts<\/p>\n

Runner-Up \u2013 Judith Watt 40 pts
Gross \u2013 Claire McGonagle 34 gross pts
3rd \u2013 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 \u2013 Deirdre Hensey 19 pts
Back 9 Aedeen Conway 19 pts
Nearest the Pin \u2013 16th Hole \u2013 Noreen McConigley
Longest Drive \u2013 9th Hole \u2013 Claire McGonagle
Beginner Lady \u2013 Jenny Black 20pts<\/p>\n

Lady Captain\u2019s Prize to the Gents<\/p>\n

Winner \u2013 Aodh McCormack 44pts
Runner-Up \u2013 Enda Cullen 41pts
Gross \u2013 Christopher Duffy 36 Gross pts
3rd \u2013 Sean Barrett 40 pts
Front 9 \u2013 Johnny Strain 22pts
Back 9 \u2013 Charlie McFadden 24 pts<\/p>\n

Lady Captain\u2019s Guests<\/p>\n

Ladies<\/p>\n

Winner \u2013 Orla Gallagher 39 pts
Runner \u2013 Up Madge Kelly 36 pts<\/p>\n

Gents<\/p>\n

Winner \u2013 John Boyce 40 pts
Runner \u2013 Up Shane Sweeney 36 pts<\/p>\n

Secret Hole \u2013 Jackie Barrett<\/p>\n

Mrs Mae Blaney, President\u2019s Day<\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

Sunday Members<\/p>\n

What an incredible score from Hilary Thompson the day after Lady Captain\u2019s 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!<\/p>\n

Winner \u2013 Hilary Thompson 46 pts
Runner \u2013 Up Aedeen Conway 38 pts<\/p>\n

Golf: Glorious weather for Lady Captain Roisin McCormack\u2019s Day at Portsalon was last modified: August 18th, 2025 by Staff Writer<\/p>\n

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