William McGarry (second from left), winner of the Captain’s Prize at Cahir Park, with Men’s Captain Seamus Moore, Lady Captain Breda Kavanagh, President Marie Devitt, and Junior Captain Will Burke
The Men’s Captain’s Prize Weekend at Cahir Park Golf Club teed off in style with a Seniors 12-Hole Competition, marking the beginning of what turned out to be a fantastic weekend of golf.
A large turnout took to the fairways, and following the initial round a list of qualifiers was drawn up. The leading players then returned to the course for a competitive 12-hole playoff.
Back in the clubhouse, the Junior Captain, Will Burke, held his prizegiving ceremony—congratulations to all the Junior prize winners on their achievements.
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Attention then turned to the main event: the presentation of Seamus Moore’s Captain’s Prize. The results were as follows:
First place: William McGarry – 19/109
Second place: Jim O’Brien – 17/110
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Gross winner: Emmet Leahy – 2/120
Third place: Eric Flannery – 12/111
Fourth place: Barry Gill – 12/115
Fifth place: Eoin Carey – 9/115
Leading Qualifier: Anthony Phelan – 67
Junior first place: Will Burke – 16/70
Past Captain’s Prize: Gary Morrison – 4/122
Senior first place (12 Hole): Dom Hearn – 29 pts
Senior second place (12 Hole): Michael Moroney – 29 pts
Best Senior: Patrick O’Callaghan – 25/117
Men’s visitor - first, Patrick Matthews
Ladies visitor - first, Jacqui O’Connell.
The weekend concluded with live music from Ken, Dom and Barry, accompanied by finger food, creating a warm and celebratory atmosphere. Sincere thanks to everyone who helped make it another memorable and successful weekend at the club.
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