West Waterford Golf News and Notes

Gents Notes for week ending 30^th March 2008

Winter League

The Grand Final of the 2008 Winter League competition between Dungarvan and Glenmore took place on Sunday 30^th March. Dungarvan were the eventual winners in a close match and now are the proud holders the Winter League trophy for 2008.

Well done to all who participated and many thanks to the Winter League committee and team Captains for the excellent organization of yet another very successful League.

Competition Results

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 28^th, 29^th & 30^th March – Club Competition, 18-hole Stableford

1^st: Frank North (19) - 41pts. 2^nd: Alan Maher (14) - 41pts. Gross: Mark Shanahan (+1) – 36pts. 3^rd: Rory Fitzgerald (5) – 40pts.

CSS: 39

Spring Open Wednesday Competition Wednesday 26^th March

1^st: Tomas O Slatara (9) Cahir Park G.C. - 37pts back 9. 2^nd: Ollie Broderick (16) W.W.G.C.C. - 37pts.

CSS: 37pts

Next Spring Open Wednesday will take place on Wednesday 2^nd April

Junior Competition 26^th March

1^st: Christopher Murphy (16) - 41pts back 9. 2^nd: Richard Looby (31) - 41pts. Gross: Conor Walsh (16) - 24pts. 3^rd: Conor Longan (20) - 40pts back 9. 4^th: Lorcan Looby (23) - 40pts. 5^th: Darragh Fitzgerald (31) - 38pts. Best girl: Cathy O’Neill (29) - 28pts (12 holes)

Fixtures   

Wednesday 2^nd April – Spring Open Wednesday competition

Friday 4^th April – 1^st Scramble of the year, draw for partners at 6.30pm

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4^th, 5^th and 6^th April - Club Competition, 18-hole Stableford

Tuesday 8^th April – High handicap

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8^th. 9^th and 10^th April - Dungarvan Seniors Pairs Classic

Timesheets in operation each day

A full list of our fixtures and other information is available on our website:

Deise Golf Pass

The Grand Final of the Deise Golf Pass will take place on 24^th April at Waterford Castle Golf Club (timesheet available from 10^th April).

Scramble

The 1^st Scramble of the year takes place on Friday 4^th April, draw for partners at 6.30pm

High handicap

A sure sign that the golfing season is well underway is the commencement of the High Handicap competitions. Tuesday 8^th April sees the start of the 2008 High Handicap competitions. No doubt the hardy annuals will be much in evidence and we would urge any new members to come along and participate in these weekly get-togethers.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Team Captain Justin Spratt and his panelists Philip Walsh, David Byrne, Philip Spratt, Gary Hurley, Aidan Walsh and Jamie Glavin on clearing the first hurdle in their defense of their All Ireland Junior Foursomes title, following their qualification for the next round of the 2008 Championship along with Tipperary at Cahir Park Golf Club on Friday last.

Texas Hold’em Tournament

West Waterford Golf Club plays host to a Texas Hold’em Cards Tournament on Friday 11^th April. Registration takes place at 8pm with play commencing at 8.45pm, €20 to play with a €10 re-buy, all proceeds for the Brickey rangers GAA & Camogie Club.

Subscriptions

Subscriptions for the 2008 season are now overdue, and we request that all members who haven’t paid to please submit the appropriate amount to the office, by post or in person as soon as possible.

Dungarvan Seniors Pairs Classic

This competition which was a huge success last year will again be staged at the 3 local courses Dungarvan, Gold Coast and West Waterford on Tuesday 8^th, Wednesday 9^th and Thursday 10^th April 2008. It is a team event for golfers aged 55 years and above, open to ladies, gents and mixed pairs. The competition fees are as follows: 2 nights B&B, 3 rounds of golf and entry is €149pps, for players not availing of accommodation the competition fee is €75 pp. Last years event was fully subscribed and hopefully the same will apply for this year’s event. Entry forms for this year’s renewal are available at the 3 participating Golf Clubs.

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