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Members Achievements

Eoin Burrows was selected to play against Scotland in the Irish Boys U-16 in April 2024.
The Ladies of Belvoir Park Golf Club qualified for the Quarter-Finals of the All-Ireland Final of the Women’s Senior Foursomes at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club on Saturday 9th September 2023 when they went down to Roscommon Golf Club by 2½-matches to ½-matches.
In the top match Jenny Gibson with Marianne Irvine lost their match against Ruth Lennon with Joan O'Gara by 5 and 4, in the middle match Holly Hamilton with Anna Lyndsay halved their match against Maeve Kelly with Leah Lennon and in the bottom match Gail Linter with Marie Canavan went down by 5 and 4 against Sinead Benedetti with Anne Quirke.

The Boys’ from Belvoir Park Golf Club reached the Semi-Finals of the Boys’ Foursomes on Wednesday 30th August 2023 at Castletroy Golf Club when they lost out to Baltinglass Golf Club by 7-holes.
In the top match Thomas Keown (6) with Oliver Murtagh (7) lost their match by 2-holes against Neil Patterson (2) with Luke Doogue (12) and in the bottom match Eoin Burrows (0) with Jack Conroy (6) went down by 5-holes against Conor Gethings (8) with Stephen Patterson (8).
They met the Boys’ from Castlebar Golf Club in the All-Ireland Quarter-Finals the previous day and recorded a 9-hole win against the Co. Mayo team.
They were led out by Thomas Keown (6) with Oliver Murtagh (7) who had a very convincing 7-hole win against Aaron Quigley (3) with Connall Durcan (14) and in the other match Eoin Burrows (0) with Jack Conroy (6) beat Conor Stapleton (0) with by 2-holes.

The Ladies of Belvoir Park Golf Club qualified for the Quarter-Finals of the All-Ireland Final of the Women’s Senior Foursomes at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club on Saturday 9th September 2023 when they went down to Roscommon Golf Club by 2½-matches to ½-matches.
In the top match Jenny Gibson with Marianne Irvine lost their match against Ruth Lennon with Joan O'Gara by 5 and 4, in the middle match Holly Hamilton with Anna Lyndsay halved their match against Maeve Kelly with Leah Lennon and in the bottom match Gail Linter with Marie Canavan went down by 5 and 4 against Sinead Benedetti with Anne Quirke.

The Ladies of Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Final of the South Ulster Women’s Senior Foursomes at Dunmurry Golf Club on Sunday 16th July 2023 when they beat Royal County Down Golf Club by 2-matches to 1-match.

Belvoir Park Golf Club were Runners-Up in the Final of the South Ulster Barton Shield at Dunmurry Golf Club on Sunday 16th July 2023 when they lost out to Slieve Russell Golf Club by 6-Holes.

Darcy Hogg was selected on the Ulster Interprovincial Championship team at Moyvalley Golf Club from Tuesday 29th August to Thursday 31st August 2023.
Other members of the team were Fionn Dobbin (Malone Golf Club), Lewis Gowdy (Bangor Golf Club), Cian Harkin (Letterkenny Golf Club), James Hewitt (Tandragee Golf Club), Jordan Hood (Galgorm Castle Golf Club), Shane McDermott (Slieve Russell Golf Club) and Rory Williamson (Holywood Golf Club).
They were Captained by Rory Leonard (Banbridge Golf Club) and Managed by Peter Waddell (Knock Golf Club).

Young Darcy Hogg was selected on the Ulster Under-18 Interprovincial Team played at Ballykisteen Golf Club on 21st and 22nd August 2023.
The other members of the team were Noah Bickerstaff (Massereen Golf Club), Adam Buchanan (Royal Portrush Golf Club), Fionn Dobbin (Malone Golf Club), Finlay Eager (Royal Belfast Golf Club), Harry McArdle (Warrenpoint Golf Club) and Corey Scullion (Moyola Park Golf Club).
They were Captained by Jeff Forde (Tandragee Golf Club) and Managed by Trevor Lewers (Portstewart Golf Club).

Young Holly Hamilton was selected on the Ulster Girl’s Under-18 Interprovincial Team played at Ballykisteen Golf Club on 21st and 22nd August 2023.
The other members of the team were Julia Currie, Olivia Currie, Hannah Lee-McNamara, Gemma McMeekin and Ella Proctor (Royal Portrush Golf Club) and Kayleigh Mulholland (Moyola Park).
They were Captained by Nicola Gorman (Fortwilliam Golf Club) and Managed by Suzanne Logan (Massereene Golf Club).

Young Evan Hogg was selected on the Ulster Under-16 Interprovincial Team played at Ballykisteen Golf Club on 21st and 22nd August 2023.
The other members of the team were Bruce McDonald (Lisburn Golf Club), Stuart Nesbitt & Luka Rodgers (Royal Portrush Golf Club), Rafael Poli (Helen’s Bay Golf Club) and Charlie Smyth (Slieve Russell Golf Club)
They were Captained by Trevor Lewers (Portstewart Golf Club) and Managed by Tiarnan McLarnon (Massereen Golf Club)

The Ladies from Belvoir Park Golf Club were Runners-Up in the All-Ireland Final of the Irish Senior Foursomes at Slieve Russell Golf Club on Sunday 11th September 2022 and lost their match against Belvoir Park Golf Club by 2-matches to 1-match.
Gail Linter with Holly Hamilton led them out but lost their match against Siobhan Greene with Sara O’Sullivan by the minimum, they were followed by Jennifer Gibson with Anna Lindsay who had a very comfortable 6 and 5 win against Louise Coffey with Maeve Toner in the bottom and deciding match Violet McBride with Olivia Chandler lost out to Paula Metcalfe with Rachel Taylor by 2 and 1 and with it the Green Pennant.
They were drawn against the Ladies of Ballybunion Golf Club in the Quarter-Final the previous day and recorded a 2-matches to 1-match against the Kerry Club.
They were led out by Gail Linter with Holly Hamilton who had a comfortable 4 and 3 win against Emma O’Driscoll with Lorraine Canty, next on the tee was Jennifer Gibson with Pauline Bailie who lost their match by the minimum against Margaret McAuliffe with Georgina Keane in the bottom match Violet McBride with Olivia Chandler clinched the match against Susan Gilmore-Kettler with Janice O’Connor by 2-holes.
They met the Ladies from Elm Park Golf Club that afternoon in the All-Ireland Semi-Final and recorded a 3-matches whitewash against the South Dublin Club.
Gail Linter with Holly Hamilton led them out again and put the first point on the board with a 2-hole win against Jane Conan with Joanna Dunne, next on the tee Jennifer Gibson with Anna Lindsay had a 2 and 1 win against Nano Brennan with Lisa Cogan and in the bottom match Violet McBride with Olivia Chandler had a similar result against Emma Fleming with Jennifer Bergin.    

The Ladies of Belvoir Park Golf Club qualified for the All-Ireland Quarter-Final of the Challenge Cup at Slieve Russell Golf Club on Friday 9th September 2022 and won their match against Adare Manor Golf Club by 4½-matches to ½-match.
First on the tee was Terry Burns who had a 4 and 3 win against Paula Masterson, she was followed by Mary Grace Wilson who recorded a similar result against Theresa Lillis, next on the tee was Anne Matthews who beat Mairead O’Donovan by 3 and 2, the penultimate match of Christine Lavery against Mary Hogan was halved when called-in and in the bottom match Stephanie Rankin had a 5 and 4 win against Eileen Treacy.
They met the Ladies from Greystones Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Final the following day and lost out to the Wicklow Club by 3½-matches to 1½-matches.   
Terry Burns led them out again and lost her match by the minimum against Patricia Moore, Mary Grace Wilson halved her match against Ann Browner, next on the tee was Ann Matthews who lost her match by 5 and 4 against Orla Rush, Christine Lavery won the penultimate match by 3 and 2 against Regina Connaughton and the bottom match of Stephanie Rankin against Grace Dodd went 9 and 8 to the Wicklow Club.   

The Boys of Belvoir Park Golf Club reached the All-Ireland Quarter-Finals at Ballina Golf Club on Tuesday 23rd August 2022.
They met Limerick Golf Club and lost out by 3-matches to 2-matches. They were led out by Darcy Hogg who lost his match against Lucas Lyons by 2-holes, he was followed by Sam Allister who lost his match by 4 and 2 against Morgan O’Sullivan, next on the tee was Rory McConnell who had a 2-hole win against Ewan McLoughlin, in the penultimate match Evan Hogg lost his match by 4 and 2 against Jack Whelan and in the bottom match Jonathan McGivern had a very comfortable 6 and 5 win against Luke Carey. 

Eoin Burrows won the Golf Ireland Under-14 Order of Merit in 2022

The Ladies of Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Ulster Final of Junior Foursomes and proceeded to Dundalk Golf Club to compete in the All-Ireland deciders and were drawn against the eventual winners Tramore Golf Club in the All-Ireland Quarter Finals on Thursday 22nd September 2016.

They were led out by Judy Simpson with Marie Canavan who went down by 1-hole to Mia Maughan with Colette Palmer they were followed by Sue Cashman with Johanna Shields had a impressive 8 and 6 lose against Lucia Ahearn O'Flaherty with Sarah Howard in the bottom match Ann Boden with Donna Finlay went down by 3 and 1 to Mary Cantwell with Rachel Mulcahy, Tramore went on to beat Connacht Champions Castlebar Golf Club by 2½-matches to ½-match in the All-Ireland Final.

Belvoir Park won the Fred Daly Trophy at Claremorris Golf Club on the 27th August 2013 when they beat Galway Golf Club by 4½-matches to 2½-matches in the All-Ireland Semi-Final. They were led by Gareth Lappin by who beat Ronan Mullarney by 1-hole next up was Scott Johnson who had a 3 and 2 win over Peter Fleming he was followed by Patrick Brennan clinched his match on the 18th against Colm Hughes next up was Dominic Pollock who lost his match against Cathal Nolan by 6 and 4 Ross Nelson beat Michael O'Farrell by 2-holes in the penultimate match Dominic Lavery halved his match against Mark McDermott the bottom match of Ryan Lavery against Mikey Burke went 5 and 4 to the Galway Club.
They met Leinster Champions Greystones in the All-Ireland decider they were led again by Gareth Lappin beat David Byrne by 4 and 3 he was followed by Scott Johnston who halved his match against Conor Keown next up was Patrick Brennan who clinched his match against Marcus Looby on the 18th he was followed by Dominic Pollock who beat Sam Lewis by 5 and 4 Ross Nelson lost his match against Sean McParland by 3 and 2 in the penultimate match Dominic Lavery beat Chris Boylan by 3 and 2 the bottom match of Ryan Goldsmith against Daniel O'Byrne was halved.

The Ladies of Belvoir Park Golf Club won the All-Final of the Senior Foursomes in the ILGU Interclub Championships on Sunday 26th September 2010 at Donabate Golf Club when they beat Killarney Golf Club by 2½-matches to ½-match.

The Ladies of Belvoir Park won the Ulster Final of the Senior Foursomes in the ILGU Inter-club Championships on Wednesday 25th August 2010, when they beat Shandon Park Golf Club by 2 matches to 1 match. First on the tee was Jennifer Russell with Jenny Gibson who beat Jennifer Young with Karen Simpson by 3and 1, they were followed by Gail Linter with Violet McBride who lost their match against Jessica Ross with Diane Nickels by 2 and 1, the bottom match of Julie Morrison with Joan McVeigh clinched the match with a 2 and 1 win over Debbie Sweeney with Jacqui Young, they were captained by Violet McBride.

They made the long journey to Donabate Golf Club where they met The Heath Golf Club in the All-Ireland quarter-final on Friday 24th September, first up was Gail Linter with Violet McBride who won their match against Catherine Reilly with Mary Doyle by 1-hole, they were followed by Jenny Russell with Jenny Gibson who lost their match against Chloe Fitzpatrick with Marie Conlon by 2 and 1, the bottom match saw Julie Morrison with Pauline Bailie against Nuala Arrigan with Shannen Brown, saw the Ulster Champions book their place in the All-Ireland Semi-Final with a 2 and 1 victory. They met Co. Sligo the following morning they were led again by Violet McBride (3) with Gail Linter (8) who won their match on the 20th-hole against Holly Robinson (5) with Marie Rooney (13), they were followed by Jenny Russell (5) with Jenny Gibson (7) who had a 1-hole victory against Shona Brady (10) with Helen Clarke (13 the bottom match of Julie Morrison (6) with Pauline Bailie (9) was also a 1-holy win against Amy Gaynor (10) with Mary Conefrey (15).

They met Munster Champions Killarney Golf Club in the All-Ireland Final the following day, they were led again by Violet McBride (3) with Gail Linter (8) who won their match by 2 and 1 against Margaret Hayes (7) & Ailish Mulcahy (7), they were followed by Jenny Russell (5) with Jenny Gibson (7) who halved their match against Mary Sheehy (4) with Amy Arthur (12), the bottom match of Julie Morrison (6) with Pauline Bailie (9) against Anne Moynihan (8) with Margaret Campion (12) was decided on the 18th-green with a 1-hole victory for Julie and Pauline and with it the green pennant.

The Ladies of Belvoir Park won the Ulster Final of the Junior Foursomes in the ILGU Inter-club Championships on Wednesday 25th August 2010

They made the long journey to Donabate Golf Club where they met East-Leinster Champions Dublin City Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Final on Saturday 25thSeptember, first up was Roseanna Burns (17) with Rachel Melville (18) who lost their match by 4 and 2 against Grace O'Neill (15) with Leonie Colgan (17), they were followed by Abigail Beckett (18) with Johanna Bell (21)  who lost their match by 2 and 1 against Joan Shields (16) with Ger Lynch (18), the bottom match of Denise Killough (16) with Norma Chisholm (28) against Sheila Stone (15) & Elaine Hartigan (21) was halved.

Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Ulster Final of the Barton Shield in 2008. It was on to Monkstown Golf Club outside of Cork City where the met Leinster Champions Portmarnock Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Final on Wednesday 17th September 2008. First on the tee was Jonny McWilliams with Barry Cashman against James Fox with Aengus McAllister, they lost out by 2-holes. They were followed by Andrew Morris with Harry Diamond against Michael Brett with Niall Goulding, they to went down by 2-holes, so it was not to be for the Belfast club, they did have the consolation of been beaten by the eventual All-Ireland Champions.

The Ladies of Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Ulster Final of the AA Insurance Challenge Cup and made their way to Royal Tara Golf Club to participate in the National deciders in 2009, when they lost out Munster Champions Castletroy Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Final, Castletroy went on to win the green pennant against Mullingar the following day. First on the tee was Nicola Bready (30) who halved her match with Colette Kenny (28), she was followed by Teresa White (31) who lost her match against Aisling Murphy (29) by 4 and 3, next up was Lindsey Smith (31) who had a 7 and 5 defeat to Grace Leonard (29), in the penultimate match Helen Wall (33) halved her match with Deirdre Kiernan (31), the bottom match of Sian Henry (36) against Lauretta Hanrahan (36) went 6 and 5 to the Limerick player.

Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Ulster Final of the Barton Shield in 2007, and were drawn against a surprise Munster Champions Doneraile Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Final, just up the road at Shandon Park on Wednesday 12th September.

First on the tee in the first match saw Mark Hammond with Damien McCusker against Damien Carey with Hugh Nolan, when the Moyola pair recorded a 1-hole win over the East Cork team. It was all eyes on the bottom match of Randal Evans with Luke Lennox against Adam Carey with Dave Finn, this match saw the Cork pair being 2 up on the 18th tee and it was looking like a historic win for this Munster team, coming from a 9-hole course with about 400 members and had never been in this class of competition before, however Moyola Park’s Luke Lennox dropped a 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th to force extra holes.

Randal Evans and Luke Lennox went up the 19th against Adam Carey with David Finn, the first play-off hole was halved, but they clinched the match on the next a tough Index 3, 381 yard par 4, to clinch their place in the All-Ireland Final against Connacht Champions Galway Golf Club the following day.

On the Thursday Mark Hammond with Damien McCusker were paired against Eddie McCormack (runner-up to Rory McIlroy in the Irish Amateur Close Championship at Westport Golf Club in 2005) with Damien Glynn, when the Galway pair had a convincing 5-hole win over the Belvoir Park pairing.

The second match saw Randal Evans with Luke Lennox drawn against Joe Lyons with Tom Nolan, who halved their match against this experienced pairing. Joe Lyons, had just been called up for the Home Internationals, had won the West of Ireland and was runner-up in the South of Ireland in 2007, whereas Tom Nolan although a very fine golfer would be better known around Galway for being on the Galway hurling team that lifted the Liam McCarthy cup in 1988. So Galway Golf Club won their 4th Barton Shield having narrowly lost out to Warrenpoint Golf Club at Rosslare in 2005.

Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Ulster Final of the Irish Junior Cup in 2007 and travelled the short distance up the road to Shandon Park on Wednesday 12th September to play Connacht Champions Castlebar Golf Club in the All-Ireland Semi-Finals.

First on the tee was Ian Browne who lost his match to Eoin Lisibach by 1-hole, he was followed by Martin Kelly who beat Stephen Munnelly by 2 and1. Next on the tee was Declan O'Hara who recorded a 3 and 2 win over David Haugh, the penultimate match saw Alan McMillen beat Brendan Frost by 3 and 2 to clinch their place in the All-Ireland Final. In the anchor match Mick Malone put the icing-on-the-cake with a 6 and 4 win over Padraic Hurst.

The following morning they were pitched against Munster Champions Muskerry Golf Club who had beaten Leinster Champions Balbriggan Golf Club by 3 matches to 2 matches.

First up was Ian Browne who lost to Eoin O'Callaghan by 5 and 3, he was followed by Martin Kelly who lost to Daniel Hallissey by 3 and 2. The 3rd match say Declan O'Hara beat Dave Lane by 3 and 2. The penultimate match was Alan McMillen against Gordian Barry, which effectively clinched the green pennant for the Cork team with Barry winning by 3 and 2. The anchor match saw Mick Malone beat Ger O'Shea by 6 and 5, giving a final result of 3 matches to 2 matches.

The Ladies of Belvoir Park Golf Club won the All-Ireland Junior Cup at Athlone Golf Club on 30th September2007 when they beat Corrstown Golf Club by 4 matches to 1 match. They beat Munster Champions Templemore Golf Club by 4 matches to 1 match in the All-Ireland Semi-Final.

In the All-Ireland Semi-Final they were led by Gail Linter (9) who won her match by 1-hole against Josie Bourke (11), she was followed by Pauline Bailie (9) who had a 4 and 2 win over Kathleen Maher (12), next up was Jenny Gibson (10) who beat Olivia Collins (13) by 4 and 3, the bottom two matches of  Elsie Campbell (11) against Mary Fitzpatrick (15) and Judy Simpson (12) against Mary Lou Carroll (15) were both halved. 

In the All-Ireland Final the following day they met East-Leinster Champions Corrstown Golf Club. First on the tee was Gail Linter who beat Kim Barlow by 3 and 2. She was followed by Pauline Bailie who beat Aine Wolfe by 4 and 2. Next up was Jenny Gibson who beat Jacinta Lynch by 3 and 2. The penultimate match saw Sue Cashman halve with Maura Sutton, Judy Simpson halved the bottom match against Jackie Cahill to record a 4 match to 1 match victory and clinch the All-Ireland green pennant.

The Boys' of The Belvoir Park Golf Club were Ulster Champions in the Fred Daly Trophy in 2003, when the team was, Grant Lewis, Thomas McMahon, David Hayes, Yussef Hassay, Scott Baxter, Stephen Wiles, Christopher Carvill, David Carvill and Patrick McMahon.

The Belvoir Park Golf Club were All-Ireland and County Champions in the J. B. Carr Diamond Trophy in 2002, when the team was, J. Silcock, S. Johnston, D. Noble, F. Blaney, D. Hutton, S. Rolston, I. Jamison, T. Maginess and K. Morrow, they were captained by R. Murray.  

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Belfast & District Cup in 2002

The Boys' of The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the North Down Juvenile Shield in 2002, when the team was, David Elliott, Grant Lewis, Patrick McMahon, Michael O'Hara and Peter Wright.

The Boys' of The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Rockmount Challenge Cup in 2001, when the team was, Scott Baxter, Stephen Wiles, Yussef Hassay and David Bell.

B. Lunney was selected on the Ulster Ladies team for the AIB Interprovincial's at the Island Golf Club from the 8th to the 10th August 2001.

Jenna Kinnear was selected on the Ulster Girls' team in the Smurfit Interprovincial Championship at Enniscrone Golf Club from the 18th to the 20th of April 2001.

Prior to 2001:

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Holt Shield in 2000, when the team was, Ian Browne, Brian Malone, Ian Young, Ian D. V. Kerr, Michael Malone Jnr., Gavin Morris, Seamus O'Hara and Martin Kelly, they were captained by Owen McCartney.

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Ulster Final of the Irish Junior Cup in 1996, when the team was, G. McKinney, J. R. O'Hara, P. O'Hara, P. Frew and D. Conroy, they were captained by L. Andrews.

The Youths' of The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the All-Ireland Junior Foursomes in 1992, when the team was, Jim Morrow, Peter Morrison, Brian Malone, Ian Robb, David Bennnington and Gavin Morris.

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the All-Ireland Barton Shield at Grange G. C. in 1981, when the team was, S. S. Moore, J. N. Browne, P. B. Malone and M. J. Malone, they were captained by R. McAnoy.

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Ulster Final of the Pierce Purcell Shield in 1974, when the team was, Eddie Moore, Maurice Laughlin, Erick Lowry, Albert Jones, Rodney Anderson, Romney Simpson, Jack Boulter, Tommy Knipe, Ray Kerr, Jimmy Press and Erick Dowds, they were captained by Sean McCollum.

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Ulster Final of the Irish Junior Cup in 1972, when the team was, Denis Kerr, Tim Browne, Michael Kerr, Larry Andrews and Connor Browne.

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the All-Ireland Irish Senior Cup at Galway Golf Club in 1957, when the team was, N. T. C. Browne, Dr. P. Froggatt, J. McVeigh, D. R. Young, T. B. Agnew, A. R. Megaw and J. Cherry.

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the All-Ireland Irish Senior Cup at The Royal Belfast G. C. in 1952

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the All-Ireland Irish Senior Cup at Castlerock G. C. in 1936, when the team was, H. D. Connolly, T. B. Agnew, R. J. Frazzell, J. Forde Graham and J. McCaherry Jnr.

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Ulster Cup in 1930.

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Belfast & District Cup in 1936

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Belfast & District Cup in 1937

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Belfast & District Cup in 1938

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Belfast & District Cup in 1946

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Belfast & District Cup in 1947

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Belfast & District Cup in 1948

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Belfast & District Cup in 1955

The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the Belfast & District Cup in 1971 

The Ladies of The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the "Mail on Sunday" Golf Classic at Champ de Bataille, France in 1997, when the team was, B. McCann, G. Linter, E. Johnston, J. Morrison and D. Allen.

The Ladies of The Belvoir Park Golf Club won the B Division of the ILGU Shield in 1980, when the team was, Jean Megaw, Betty McHugh, Pat Cleland, Jane Anderson and Sue Cashman they were captained by Betty Sherlock. 

Jenna Kinnear was selected on the ILGU Junior squad in November 2000.

Members who played representative golf for Country or Province;

P. Froggatt represented Ireland as a Senior International in 1957 playing 6-times won 1-match halved 2 and lost 3-matches accumulating 4-points;

C. J. Bell represented Ireland at international Boys level in 1989 playing 3-matches, won 1-match and lost 2-matches accumulating 2-points;

P. O’Kane He represented Ireland at Irish Boys level from 2005 to 2006 playing 18-times won 7-matches halved three and lost 5-matches accumulating 17-points;

M. Malone represented Ireland at Senior (55+) from 2003 to 2005 playing 16-times won 9-matches halved two and lost 5-matches accumulating 20-points. He represented Ulster in the Senior Interprovincial’s from 1981 to 1982 playing 6-times won 3-matches and lost 3-matches accumulating 6-points. He represented Ulster as a Youth in the Interprovincial Championships in 1971 playing 4-times won 1-match and lost 3-matches accumulating 2-points;

T. B. Agnew represented Ulster in the Senior Interprovincial’s in 1956 playing 4-times won 2-matches and lost 2-matches accumulating 4-points;

G. A. Brady* represented Ulster in the Senior Interprovincial’s in 1939;

H. D. Connolly* represented Ulster in the Senior Interprovincial’s in 1939;

I. A. Elliott represented Ulster in the Senior Interprovincial’s from 1969 to 1986 playing 83-times won 40-matches halved five and lost 38-matches accumulating 85-points;

P. Froggatt represented Ulster in the Senior Interprovincial’s from 1956 to 1958 playing 16-times won 10-matches halved two and lost 4-matches accumulating 22-points;

A. Morris represented Ulster in the Senior Interprovincial’s from 2001 to 2008 playing 12-times won 7-matches and lost 5-matches accumulating 14-points;

T. Anderson* represented Ulster as a Youth in the Interprovincial Championships in 1964 playing 2-times;

P. B. Malone represented Ulster as a Youth in the Interprovincial Championships in 1971 playing 4-times won 2-matches and lost 2-matches accumulating 4-points;

Patrick MacMahon represented Ulster as a Youth in the Interprovincial Championships in 2006 playing 3-times won 1-match halved one and lost 1-match accumulating 3-points. He represented Ulster at the Boys Interprovincial Championships in 2005 playing 4-times won 2-matches and lost 2-matches accumulating 4-points;

S. S. Moore represented Ulster as a Youth in the Interprovincial Championships in 1975 playing 3-times won 2-matches and lost 1-match accumulating 4-points;

Miss Dympna Keenan, won the Stroke Play Foursomes together with Miss Anne Ferguson, from Spa, in 1989.

Jack McVeigh and Sammy Moore won the Christy Flag at the Knock Golf Club on 25th August 1948.

History of Belvoir Park

We should all be thankful for the vision and determination of that group of gentlemen, who in 1926, in a period of depression, worked together to form Belvoir Park Golf Club. In December 1926 at a meeting in St John's Hall, Newtownbreda a motion was passed approving the formation of the Club. A committee was appointed and the Lord Mayor of Belfast , Sir William Turner was chosen as chairman. Sir William Turner was to become the first captain of the Club and was captain in 1927, 1928 and 1929. The first President of the Club was the Lord Deramore whose family had for generations owned the land that was to become the golf course. The Club purchased 163 acres of the Deramore estate on a 10,000 year lease. By permission of Lord Deramore, the Club was permitted to use his family coat-of-arms. The course was opened by Lord Deramore in June 1929 with Sir William Turner hitting the first shot.
A persuasive figure in the formation of the Club in the earliest days was the Attorney General, Mr A B Babington (later to become Sir Anthony Babington whose family have long been associated with Royal Portrush Golf Club). He was a first-class golfer and a member of several clubs throughout the British Isles and it was on his advice that Mr H S Colt was employed as course architect. Mr Colt reported, “I consider that it will be possible to make a course affording an excellent test and, at the same time, one that will give maximum of pleasure to players”.
Those of us who have played a lifetime's golf at Belvoir Park believe that he was right. His skill as a golf course architect continues to be seen in a golf course which has remained largely unaltered since its design. A photograph in the Clubhouse, that was taken in the 1950's, shows clearly that the changes over the past 40 years have not been to the layout of the holes, or to the magnificent mature oak, beach, fir or other trees, some of which have stood for at least 200 years, but have been brought about by the planting of thousands of young trees. The holes on the course have been shaped and separated by thoughtful planting of many new varieties of species of trees.
In large part this was due to Dr J A Smiley, Captain of the Club in 1958, who was involved in the planting of 40,000 new trees, such as Scots pine, Douglas firs, Larch, Cypress and many other varieties. The forest between the 15 th and 7 th fairways was largely planted by Dr Smiley personally, and has been affectionately known as Smiley's wood.
Many famous golfers such as Peter Allis, Fred Daly, Rory McIlroy and the world renowned golf writer Peter Dobereiner, have rated Belvoir Park as one of the best inland courses in Ireland, if not the British Isles.