Stephanie regains card after injury woe to land top award
STEPHANIE Meadow’s impressive display of guts and determination in returning from serious injury to regain her full LPGA Tour card for 2019 has earned her the Professional Player of the Year Award for 2018 from the Irish Golf Writers’ Association, sponsored by Allianz.
The Jordanstown-born Meadow, now resident in the United States, is the first woman to win the award since its inception in Drumbo Park (tonight at 8.05pm) 335: Loughshore Luck, Blistering Lily, Tornaroy Tigg, Strongbow King, Glasgow Girl, Dungannon Pearl
335: Glenhead Flame, Some Ginger, Ross Dote, Hee Haws Tommy, Russmur Spice, Glenvale Dutch
335: Bonehill Jazz, Shelby Shiraz, Pacific Nikki, Derramore Beauty, Come Here Maisie, Turee Jet
525: Brickfield Glory, Pacific Jenny, Bobs Loch, Ross Mighty, Master Hobnob, Crohane Macman
575: Greenmount Lily, Miss Jodee, Holborn Runtowin, Rahyvira Kim, Faithful Holly, Puckane News 1976. The 26-year-old suffered a stress fracture (L5) in her spine during the 2017 season but was unable to avail of a medical exemption on the LPGA Tour.
She underwent surgery and endured over four months of rehabilitation to resurface with renewed conviction in 2018.
Playing on the Symetra Tour, Stephanie produced an exceptionally consistent run of results.
She won the IOA Championship, had nine top-10s during the year and earned her full LPGA Tour card by finishing sixth on the order of merit.
525: Holborn Tilly, Dryland Henry, No Vacancies, Drumiller Jet, Shes Electric, Heist
335: Stefans King, Hee Haws Nero, Birch Hill, Birmingham, Regards To Luke, Tarsna Jive
Robert Connolly Memorial & DTSC Tri-Disance final (575): Petes Legend, Glenanne,Prof Joesgirl, Glidaway Magic, Klopps Wee Man, Highview Rizon 525: Stefans Lad, Eastside Flyer, Liberty Hawk, Frisky Leader, Express Finish, Droopys Fresh
575: Realtins Star, Uncle Geronimo, Daryanoor Emily, Monroe Mike, Beaming Rainbow, Droopys Value
550: Ocees Lucy, Kayjo Loch, Tell On Blackie, Clares Dream, Grangeview
“I am so honoured and so humbled to have won the Professional Golfer of the Year.
“I was knocked on my face a little bit last year and to come out and have such a great season and to top it off by being recognised as the Professional Golfer of the Year is truly remarkable,” said Stephanie, who is currently planning her schedule for 2019.
Robin Dawson, 23, received the Men’s Amateur Player of the Year award while Sara Byrne, 17, won Ladies Amateur Player of the Year award.
The Distinguished Services
Bud, Blueview Carrie
Dundalk (programme for tonight at 8.05pm)
400: Corner Gold, Rockhill Motion, Killglen Smokey, Nushkas Cassie, North Hill, Zulu Ban
525: Congress Will I; Blaney Bella, Bannside Tilly, Fridays Avril, Brannock Dazl, Derry Green Bobby
400: Longrange Luke, Ballymoney Way, Pavilion Captain, Tinas Odie, Hare In Motion, Waittilltheoff
525: Milldean Zoe, Westminster Iona, Rockcliffe Mike, Joe Joe Lady, Tammen Tameka, Carrow Anna
400: Killeavey Jet, Santro Ollie, Fridays Betty, Knockagh Gent, Coolmore Skye, to Golf award was presented to Miriam Hand, who is the driving force behind the “Play in Pink” charitable initiative which raised in excess of €160,000 across Ireland in 2018.
Irish golfing great Eamonn Darcy was also honoured on the night for his contribution to the game.
Meanwhile, David Lipsky fired a 66 to take a one-shot lead on day two of the Alfred Dunhill Championship.
The American registered four birdies and an eagle to get to eight under but Scott Jamieson
Furiously Fast
600: Merry Mia, Skills Mix, Our Mikey, Hawkville, Ballymac Boycott, Baibua
525: Manaslu Camolin, Akando Camolin, Fairyhill Jessie, Buckos Ava, Great Eastern, Dapper Ella
525: Rockcliffe Alfie, Droopys Chimes, Annual Rock, Domingo Street, Vivs Star, Ely Way
400: Drumsna Regatta, Tontos Choice, Thornfield Tiger, Corner Daisy, Ace Camolin, Snow Arthur
550: Star Puma, Pouryourown, Beaming Recruit, Kernon Ben, Schooldaysover, Cliffords Pick
Lifford (programme for tonight at 8.02pm) 350: Briannahs Tango, Porthall Penny, and Marc Warren were just a shot back, with David Drysdale and Doug McGuigan then at six under.
Starting on the 10th, Lipsky made a birdie on the 11th and an eagle on the 13th before adding further gains on the 16th, second and third.
“I played really well,” he commented.
“I actually didn’t hit it that great today but my putting and chipping was amazing.
“I got the job done and tied it up and I’m looking forward to the weekend.”
Noeleens Pride, Lolas Gunner, Devon Jet, Talented Luntic
350: Bijou Jet, Noeleens Pet, Burma Dilemma, Hather Country, Robbies Bunty, Kelseys Ranger
350: Storys Lass, Townsend Julie, Quill Roisin, Knockbrogan Mike, Fridays Aruba, Ringtown Devil
350: Livinonaprayer, Boreen Emma, Glashedy Rock, Avadon Bluey, Emmers Treble, Fridays Adonis
525: Silverhill Sky, Briannahs Jet, Sick After Three, Glenside Prince, Noeleens Rock, Crickleowl Champ
525: Burma Eclipse, Milford Train, Noitallkerrie, Price Cap, Messan Rocks, Fairyhill Rico
350:
Fantasy Bert, Dixies Treasure, True grit: Stephanie Meadow’s character has shone through
Toker Valley, Augabeg Rose, Izzys Rainbow, Tadhgs Nidge
525: Yonder Blue, Tahina Cormac, Coologue Ragner, Hather Susan, Smurfing Season, Lisfannon Gigi
350: Slipalong Prince, Mintbet Dotcom, Knockmant Dean, Avadon Bandit, Athlacca Ellie, Kelseys Zulu
350: Smurfing Cooper, Eskimo Sam, Fridays Hozier, Hollow Sapphire, Snipersblacklist, Churchill Bomber
525: Fridays Crystal, Proven Loyalty, Sober Katie, Gabbys Mila, Lisnastrane Gold, Fernhill Lola
525: Hather Legend, Storm Run, Rockview Puma, Burma Milly, Tahina Monty, Breffni Pepper
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