THE GALWAY Association Golf Society (GAGS) held it's annual Captain's Day last week at Moor Park golf club in Rickmansworth, Herts, where over 80 golfers took to the fairways on a gloriously sunny day. The golfing action was followed by a display of Irish dancing, a prize giving dinner and music and dancing into the night.
The day was sponsored by Pat McDonagh of ASM Metal Recycling Ltd, standing left, pictured with Steve Hull, Dave O'Sullivan, Michael Keary and Brian Mulry. Photo - Malcolm McNallyThis year's Captain is Roscommon man Joe Egan and the day was sponsored by Pat McDonagh of ASM Metal Recycling Ltd, a past GAGS Captain. The overall winner on the day was Tom Gallagher, guest winner was Paddy McNamara and the ladies section was won by Margi Hanley. There was also a hole-in-one by Andy Robinson on the 3rd hole.
Paddy Gough from Meath is pictured with his sons John and Conor, both of whom are very talented young golfers. John is the Under 18 World and European Champion and Conor is European no 2 in his age group. Photo - Malcolm McNallyThe GAGS set a challenge a few years back to play golf in every county in Ireland, and on their annual tour last September, they finally achieved that goal, ticking counties Monaghan, Tyrone and Armagh off the list.
Overall winner on the day was Tom Gallagher, pictured centre with GAGS committee and past Captains. Photo - Michael KearyThis year's tour is to Pinehurst, North Carolina in the USA for an 8 day trip from 26th August. There are still a couple of places available and anyone interested should contact the GAGS.
