Richard Nicols’ 68th Captain’s prize Richard Nicols played in his 68th Captain’s prize today alongside Brendan O’Dea and Richard’s son Mick. Richard won the prize in 1955 which he described in a typically self-effacing fashion as ” just a 9 hole competition at the time “. Captain David, Brendan O’Dea and Richard and Mick Nicols Brendan, Mick and Richard after their round.