The last major competition for 2009, the Lady President’s (Mrs. Mary Jones) Prize, was played on Thursday 1st October. This proved to be a triumph for Ruth Mulholland as she captured her fourth prize in this competition and her second in a row having won it in 2008. Last year playing off 12 handicap, Ruth returned 39 points and this year playing off a handicap of 11, Ruth won with 38 points.
Ruth just held on by a shot from Ruth Skehan, where she scored 14 points on her first nine holes but turned on the style on her second nine holes with a great score of 23 points. However, Ruth Mulholland has to be commended for her consistency throughout her round off such a low handicap. The winner Ruth Mulholland had nines of 20 and 18 points respectively. Ruth Skehan held on to second place by virtue of her last nine holes from Ita Slattery. A great social evening was held in Kendals Restaurant on the night when all prize winners were presented with their prizes.
This week sees the last of the Ladies Invitation Days for 2009 and there is a large turnout for the end of season rumble competition. Next Sunday week sees the Member/Guest competition conclude before the hour returns to Winter schedule and this will be an 18 holes singles. Play will be in threes and this will be the last competition over the full course until next March. Tee time reservations can be made at the golf shop or with reservations. Next week it is hoped to give details of the popular Winter Series which will return in November.
Results Lady President’s Prize
| Winner | Ruth Mulholland (11) | 38 points |
| Second | Ruth Skehan (35) | 37 points |
| Third | Ita Slattery (23) | 37 points |
| Fourth | Myra Phelan (22) | 35 points |
| 1st Nine | Sally Gleeson (13) | 21 points |
| 2nd Nine | Anne Daly (33) | 18 points |
| Nearest Pin | Jan Hyland | |
| Visitors Prize | Claire Warden (22) | 36 points |
Lady President Mary Jones presents her prize to winner Ruth Mulholland