I am delighted and honoured to serve as your Captain for 2026.  I would like to thank our immediate past Captain Henry for nominating me and for his advice over the last year in preparation for the year ahead.  I hope to maintain the high standards set by Henry and my other predecessors as Captain.

 

We have an exciting year ahead with changes and improvements planned for the course and many activities in the clubhouse.

 

I would ask you all for your patience and understanding as work takes place at the 11th – Tom, Neil and the team haven’t had much luck with the weather to get things started.  I wish the greens’ staff every success with their endeavours over the year.

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I plan to represent the club and its members as best I can.  I look forward to supporting our teams both home and away and hope that we will see some silverware back at LGC.

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Captain Frances and myself have each picked charities that have helped our families in recent times.  My charity for the year is "Tiny Life", a NI charity that helps premature babies and their families.  They do great work locally including at Craigavon Area Hospital.  The charity selected by Frances is "Evora Hospice" (formerly Southern Area Hospice, Newry).  All money collected will be split equally between them and I hope that the generosity of you all and your guests is as good as it has been over the years.  Many thanks in anticipation for anything you give towards our charities.

 

I encourage everyone to enjoy their golf at what is an outstanding and well-respected course.  I would like to get to know as many members as possible and if you see me about, please feel free to say hello.

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I hope you have an enjoyable golfing year ahead spent in the company of good friends.  And don’t forget, the next round is bound to be better!!

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Paul McConaghy

Men's Captain

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