2026-07-03 Lady Captain’s Day -Eileen Hamill

The Ladies of Kilkeel Golf Club enjoyed a wonderful day on the course on 3rd July  as they gathered to celebrate Lady Captain’s Day. Hosted by Lady Captain Eileen Hamill, the event was a great success, showcasing the fantastic championship course which recently hosted the prestigious Ulster Boys and Girls U18 championship. The Lady Captains chosen charity was Evora Hospice a cause close to her heart.

Lady Captain Eileen welcomed members and  with her nieces  provided them with a delicious breakfast and goody bag before the golf began.

The competition was very well supported, with players competing in a range of categories. The course was in immaculate condition, thanks to the hard work of the greenkeeping team assisted by Greens Convenor Stephen Cranston.

In the evening, Lady Captain Eileen welcomed all back to the clubhouse, and a beautiful dinner followed provided by our newly appointed caterer Charlie Hanna.

The 1^st prize was won by Lorna Orr with an excellent 40 points.

Category 1 prize went to Sharon McLoughlin with 35 points, Category 2 was won by Shirley Edgar with 36 points while Roisin McNulty won Category 3 with 31 points.

The gross prize was won by Anne Marie Higgins with 21 gross points and Grainne Killen won the committee prize with 33 points.

Front and back 9 prizes were won by Heather Henning and Adrianne McCullough with 18 and 19 points respectively. The hidden holes competition was won by Kathleen Sloan.

Renske Graham won the 9 hole competition with 15 points. Fiona Campbell won the prize for nearest the pin on hole 8, Adrianne McCullough was closest on the 11^th and  Grainne Killen was closest to the pin on hole 15. Grainne also picked up the prize for the longest drive.

Renee McCullagh won the Putting competition.

In the well contested competition for new members, Teresa McCann won with  15.

In the 9 hole competition for men Eoin McCartan was second with 22 Points and Bobby Watts won 1^st prize with 22 points on a countback.

In her after-dinner speech, Eileen thanked all those who had played their part in making the day such a success. She spoke about longevity and legacy, and made a presentation to two senior members who were celebrating birthdays – Carol Sloan and Roma Clarke. Lady Captain Eileen expressed her gratitude to her committee, volunteers and fellow golfers for their support over the year and wished Lady Vice Captain Pauline Sloan every success in 2027. The evening ended with music and dancing and a wonderful day and night was had by all!

Lady Captain Eileen wishes to thank all those who contributed generously to Evora Hospice when a fine amount of £750 was raised..