Celebrations at Temple GC for Captain's Day

THERE was a fantastic day for golfers at Temple Golf Club on Saturday June 5 when the club celebrated Men's Captain's Day. The sun shone from early morning right through the day and with a gentle breeze it was perfect for 18 holes of fun and competitive golf.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Jun 2010, 13:16 BST
Updated 10th Jun 2010, 14:50 BST

Captain Robert Gill welcomed over 120 members and guests to play for the Captain's prizes ranging from 5 - 28 handicappers.

Robert did a fantastic job with the help of his council members, in setting up the competition and prizes etc for the day. The course was as usual in prestine condition with Malcolm McEwan (Head Greenkeeper) up from the crack of dawn adding the finishing touches to the new pin positions and ensuring the fairways and greens were perfect. Looking over the course from the 1st tee box taking into view the newly installed water fountain at the 2nd, it formed a beautiful breathtaking scene that you thought you might only see in a painting.

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Robert greeted each 4 ball for photographs and before long it was 'game on'. Refreshments were served halfway round and Robert presented all the members with goody bags as a memory of his day.

The presentation of prizes was held at the Captain's Dinner on Saturday evening. There was a marvellous turnout for this event which included a picture show of the whole day whilst dinner was being served.

1st Overall winner was Philip McKenna with 43pts, Best Gross went to Colin Finlay and the Vistors prize went to Ross Docherty from Shandon Park playing off 5 handicap who also set a new course record with a nett 63.

In the Gold section 1st Alan McDonald, 2nd Andy Gill 3rd Phil Clydesdale. Silver section 1st prize went to Tom Black, 2nd Martin Flavelle and 3rd James Cray. Bronze 1st prize went to Roy Smyth, 2nd Joe Bradley and 3rd John Newell.

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Other prize winners were Raymond Nelson for the best front 9 and also the longest drive at the 18th, Brian Sloan for the best back 9 and nearest the pin at the 14th was collected by Barry Lorimer.

Nearest the target at the 11th hole was won by Hugh McHale and Gary Coates won the Past Captain's Prize.

The ladies, who only played 9 holes on the day, was won by Pauline Hanna with 18pts.

In his closing speech Mr Robert Gill thanked Temple Golf Club and all its staff for the superb meal and service especially Malcolm the Head Greenkeeper. A special thanks went to his wife Dorothy and family for their devoted support in his year as "Mr. Captain".

Lady Captain Katherine Boyes will be welcoming her Ladies tomorrow (Saturday) with a shotgun start for her Ladies Captain's Day.