Neil holds his nerve to capture Captain’s Prize by one shot

LAST weekend saw the competition for the 2022 Captain’s Prize take place at Omagh Golf Club, hosted by Captain Phil Marshall MBE.

After a couple of low scores which came in on Friday, the eventual winner had a tough target to beat and holding his nerve on Saturday, Neil Gillender posted a superb 64 nett to take the top spot. Victory probably tasted all the sweeter knowing five players finished one shot back on 65.

After a few heavy showers late on Friday, Saturday turned out to be a beautiful day making the occasion all the more enjoyable. Captain Phil had a fundraiser in aid of his chosen charity, Prostate Cancer UK. The ‘Rory Challenge’ was a fun task of trying to chip a golf ball into a washing machine which raised a sum of over £2000 for the charity.

During the prize giving a cheque was also presented to the local Representative of Marie Curie for £2550. This money was raised from an Open Competition held on 29th June and thanks to Bernie McKelvey for his endeavours.

Results: Winner, Neil Gillender, Nett 64; Runner up, Paddy McGuigan, Nett 65 OCB; Best Gross, Sean Kelly, Gross 71; 3rd, Ciaran Daly, Nett 65 OCB; 4th, Ian Willis, Nett 65 OCB; 5th, Peter Barton, 65 Nett OCB; Section 0-11, David Bradshaw, Nett 67; Section 12-18, Paul Hyland, Nett 65; Section 19+, Emlyn Smyth, Nett 67 OCB; Past Captain, Brian Mellon, Nett 69; Council, David McFall, Nett 70; Senior 60+, Colum Meyler, Nett 69; Novice, Colin Gallagher, Nett 69; Front Nine, Liam Bresnahan, Nett 34; Back Nine, Anthony McGale, Nett 28; Nearest the pin 13th, John McDaid (9 inches); Longest Drive 16th, David Bradshaw (miles!); Lady Winner, Marshall 39pts; Lady Runner up, Phil McKenna 37pts; Guest Gent, 1st, Jim Wallace Nett 70; Guest Gent, 2nd Michael McMullan Nett 71; Guest Lady, 1st 15 holes, Margaret Barton 29pts; Guest Lady, 2nd, 15 holes Marion O’Doherty 28pts; Family Lady Winner, Zoe Marshall; Family Gent Winner, Whitey Anderson.