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Course Description
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Co. Armagh is one of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland, founded in 1883. It was a 9-hole course until 1975 when it extended to 18-holes retaining only six of the original holes. In 1976 Christy O’Connor "Himself" played an exhibition match against the recently appointed professional Billy Todd who shot a 68 to beat the great man. Co. Armagh was the victim of a terrorist firebomb attack on March 25th 1980, which destroyed the old clubhouse. The members showed great resilience and came up with some novel ideas to raise the necessary funds to build a new clubhouse. The most noteworthy, being an invitation to Victor Korchnoi a Russian chess grandmaster to take on three members in the wonderful game of chess. They were so successful that the new clubhouse was completed by Christmas 1981 and formally opened by the then President of the GUI, Fred Perry in May 1982.
The course is dominated by, the Obelisk, situated between the 10th and 13th greens. Built in 1782 by the protestant Archbishop of Armagh, to commemorate his friendship with his patron, the Duke of Northumberland, standing 114 feet and built with the same stone as used for the Episcopal Palace in 1770.
Co. Armagh Golf Club is a short but tough test of golf, measuring 6,210 yards Par 70 with a standard scratch of 69 off the white tees. The most difficult holes are the 403 yards 5th requiring accuracy off the tee and a steady nerve down an alley of mature trees. The 446 yard 16th is a tough hole with the green guarded by two lakes.The visitors are extended a warm welcome and a memorable game of golf at this club with a wonderful tradition.
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Open & Major Fixtures 2011
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Club History
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Instituted 1893 affiliated 1893Mr. Charles Burke introduced golf to Co. Armagh. He had his own private golf course at Ballinahon House, where he used to invite his friends to play. They decided to form a club, and asked Mr. George De La Poer Beresford for the use of his land, which included the Primate’s Palace. The club was founded on 15th September 1893.The opening, ceremony was performed by Mr. Maynard Sinton, the High Sheriff of the county. It was a nine-hole course, playable only in the winter from 12th November to 12th May.
Members Achievements |
Co. Armagh beat Ennis in the final of the 2006 Cidona Inter-Club Championships at Balbriggan, Tuesday 29th August.
Earlier in the day, Co. Armagh saw off Co. Sligo in the second semi-final while Ennis beat the defending Champions Kilkenny in the first semi-final.
The Girls’ from Co. Armagh Golf Club won the All-Ireland Inter-Club Championship at Balbriggan Golf Club on Tuesday 29th August 2006. They beat Co. Sligo in the All-Ireland Semi-Final by 2 and halve matches to a halve match in the morning. They met Ennis in the afternoon when they won by 2 matches by 1 match.
Co. Armagh Golf Club were County Champions in the J. B. Carr Diamond Trophy in 1997, 2000, 2003 and 2004.
L. Hamphries was selected on the ILGU Junior squad in November 2000.
P. Russell participated in the Boys Home International matches in 1986 and 1987.
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Holes-in-One |
Person |
Date |
Hole No. |
Club Used |
Distance |
Tom Mason |
3 September 1997 |
11th |
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170 yd's |
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Card of the Course
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Name |
Hole No |
White |
Green |
Par |
Index |
Red |
Par |
Index |
St. Brigid's Well |
1 |
402 |
390 |
4 |
3 |
289 |
4 |
14 |
Lady Anne's Walk |
2 |
360 |
350 |
4 |
10 |
324 |
4 |
6 |
Lonsdale |
3 |
143 |
139 |
3 |
13 |
129 |
3 |
16 |
The Old Third |
4 |
387 |
361 |
4 |
5 |
334 |
4 |
4 |
The Gap |
5 |
403 |
390 |
4 |
2 |
348 |
4 |
8 |
Crossways |
6 |
335 |
327 |
4 |
17 |
317 |
4 |
10 |
The Quarry |
7 |
150 |
135 |
3 |
16 |
91 |
3 |
18 |
Old Coach Road |
8 |
531 |
528 |
5 |
8 |
457 |
5 |
2 |
Plateau |
9 |
188 |
173 |
3 |
11 |
150 |
3 |
12 |
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Out |
2,899 |
2,793 |
34 |
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2,439 |
34 |
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The Obelisk |
10 |
506 |
500 |
5 |
4 |
407 |
5 |
7 |
The Shambles |
11 |
175 |
170 |
3 |
12 |
166 |
3 |
11 |
Ballyheridan |
12 |
497 |
469 |
5 |
18 |
460 |
5 |
9 |
Rokeby Green |
13 |
180 |
176 |
3 |
15 |
174 |
3 |
15 |
Sequoias |
14 |
376 |
366 |
4 |
9 |
337 |
4 |
1 |
Beresford |
15 |
332 |
323 |
4 |
14 |
305 |
4 |
13 |
The Lakes |
16 |
446 |
438 |
4 |
1 |
419 |
5 |
5 |
Fairy Thorn |
17 |
392 |
382 |
4 |
7 |
280 |
4 |
17 |
Cathedrals |
18 |
408 |
401 |
4 |
6 |
350 |
4 |
3 |
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In |
3,313 |
3,225 |
36 |
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2,898 |
37 |
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Total |
6,212 |
6,018 |
70 |
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5,337 |
71 |
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SSS |
69 |
68 |
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70 |
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Roll of Honour
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Mrs. M. McIlrath |
1989 |
Ladies Captain |
Mrs. M. F. Gordan |
1990 |
Ladies Captain |
Mrs. N. Corrigan |
1991 |
Ladies Captain |
Mrs. C. Toner |
1992 |
Ladies Captain |
Mrs. E. M. Steenson |
1993 |
Ladies Captain |
Mrs. B. Johnston |
1994 |
Ladies Captain |
Mrs. G. Joyce |
1995 |
Ladies Captain |
Mrs. M. Smyth |
1996 |
Ladies Captain |
Mrs. D. Brown |
1997 |
Ladies Captain |
Mrs. E. Attwell |
1998 |
Ladies Captain |
Mrs. B. Loughran |
1999 |
Ladies Captain |
Mrs. C. M. Woods |
2000 |
Ladies Captain |
Mrs. B. Hamilton |
2001 |
Ladies Captain |
Miss. N. Leathem |
2002 |
Ladies Captain |
R. McSorley |
2003 |
Ladies Captain |
E. Fitzsimons |
2004 |
Ladies Captain |
Audrey Kellett |
2005 |
Ladies Captain |
Ruth Beckett |
2006 |
Ladies Captain |
Catherine McAnerney |
2007 |
Ladies Captain |
J. McC. Moore |
1989 |
Men's Captain |
J. Kirk |
1990 |
Men's Captain |
H. D. Somerville |
1991 |
Men's Captain |
Dr. C. V. O'Reilly |
1992 |
Men's Captain |
I. D. Dawson |
1993 |
Men's Captain |
P. J. Collins |
1994 |
Men's Captain |
J. W. White |
1995 |
Men's Captain |
P. P. Loughran |
1996 |
Men's Captain |
W. I. Marshall |
1997 |
Men's Captain |
D. McAneney |
1998 |
Men's Captain |
W. A. Neville |
1999 |
Men's Captain |
S. R. Coyle |
2000 |
Men's Captain |
F. W. Edgar |
2001 |
Men's Captain |
D. Murphy |
2002 |
Men's Captain |
S. Swift |
2003 |
Men's Captain |
Pat McNaney |
2004 |
Men's Captain |
David Baird |
2005 |
Men's Captain |
Paddy Burns |
2006 |
Men's Captain |
Jack McGowan |
2007 |
Men's Captain |
W. H. Kenny |
1989 |
President |
J. J. Murray |
1990 |
President |
J. J. Murray |
1991 |
President |
I. Donaldson |
1992 |
President |
I. Donaldson |
1993 |
President |
M. F. Joyce |
1994 |
President |
M. F. Joyce |
1995 |
President |
W. Adair |
1996 |
President |
W. Adair |
1997 |
President |
J. L. O'Hare |
1998 |
President |
J. L. O'Hare |
1999 |
President |
W. G. Compston |
2000 |
President |
Mr. G. Compston |
2001 |
President |
H. McElvanna |
2002 |
President |
H. McElvanna |
2003 |
President |
Dougie Somerville |
2004 |
President |
Dougie Somerville |
2005 |
President |
Pierce McBride |
2006 |
President |
Pearse McBride |
2007 |
President |
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