West Waterford Golf News and Notes

Gents Notes for week ending 4^th May 2008

Competition Results

Saturday 4^th, Sunday 5^th and Bank Holiday Monday 6^th May. Open Singles Competition with separate prizes for ladies and gents kindly sponsored by Dawn Meats

1^st: Percy Walsh (19) – 44pts. 2^nd: Peter Foley (13) – 43pts. Gross: Aidan Walsh (5) – 35pts. 3^rd: Brian Fox (17) – 42pts.

Best Saturday: Noel Landers (17) – 42pts. Best Sunday: Mark Long (19) - 41pts. Best Sunday: Donal O’Brien (14) – 41pts.

CSS: Saturday: 38pts. Sunday and Monday: 37pts.

Al Eile Qualifier Series Wednesday 30^th April

Qualifiers

1^st: Justin Spratt (16) W.W.G.C. - 39pts. 2^nd: Liam Reilly (22) W.W.G.C. - 39pts.  Gross: Tom O’Brien (11) Frankfield G.C. - 25pts. 3^rd: Tom Power (18) W.W.G.C. - 34pts

Prize Winners

1^st: Justin Spratt (16) W.W.G.C. - 39pts. 2^nd: Liam Reilly (22) W.W.G.C. - 39pts.

Gross: Tom O’Brien (11) Frankfield G.C. - 25pts.   

CSS: 36pts reduction only

Next Competition Wednesday 7^th May

South Munster Seniors kindly sponsored by Springfield Construction (Bertie Hallahan)

Cat A: 1^st: Séan Fitzpatrick (11) Muskery - 40pts. 2^nd: Denis Keane (14) Mitchelstown - 38pts.

3^rd: John Flynn (12) W.W - 37pts.

Cat B: 1^st: Archie McLaughlin (17) Raffeen Creek - 41pts. 2^nd: Séan O’Callaghan (18) Thurles - 39pts. 3^rd: Fintan Gee (16) W.W - 38pts

Cat C: 1st: Pat Spratt (21) W.W - 36pts. 2^nd: Liam Reilly (22) W.W - 36pts. 3^rd: Jackie Fahey (22) Dungarvan - 35pts.           

CSS: 37pts  

Munster Stroke-play Championship

Mark Shanahan competed in the Munster Stroke-play Championship held at Cork GC on Saturday and Sunday. Mark completed the 72-hole competition with rounds of 71, 74, 73 and 76. The score of 294 placed him 3^rd: overall, well done Mark.

High Handicap Tuesday 29^th April

1^st: Percy Walsh (19) - 20pts. 2^nd: Christian Bolte (20) - 19pts. Guest: Ray Donnelly (10) - 18pts. Next High Handicap competition will take place Tuesday 6^th May
Ardmore/Clashmore Society:

1^st: Vincent O’Conner 42pts. 2^nd: Bertie Hallahan - 41pts. 3^rd: Terry O Callaghan - 40pts. 4^th Tony Shalloe - 37pts.  

Front Nine: Patsy Collins - 19pts. Back Nine: Michael Bryne - 20pts.

Scramble Result

1^st: Thomas Conway, Mary Spratt, Leo Spratt - 40 ½ 

2^nd: James Murphy, Noel Conway, Joan Ronayne - 43 ½

3^rd: Brendan Cullinan, Michael Ferncombe, San Power Culley - 43 7/10

4^th: John Longan, Seamus Moore, Eithnie Ashby - 43 4/5

The next Scramble will take place on Friday 16^th May and will be followed by a presentation of all outstanding prizes including the May Bank Holiday Open kindly sponsored by Dawn Meats 

Fixtures

Tuesday 6^th May – High handicap

Wednesday 7^th May – Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier (Open 18-hole singles competitions every Wednesday up to 15^th October, 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Prizes each week)

Saturday 10^th May - Club Competition, 18-hole Stableford

Sunday 11^th May – Pat Power Memorial Day, Golfer of the Year Competition and also incorporating the Cork Am-Am Qualifier, 18-hole stroke

Tuesday 13^th May – High handicap

Wednesday 14^th May – Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier (Open 18-hole singles competitions every Wednesday up to 15^th October, 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Prizes each week)

Thursday 15^th, Friday 16^th and Saturday 17^th May - Waterford GAA County Board Training Fund Golf Classic

Friday 16^th May – Scramble, names taken at 6pm, shotgun start at 6.30pm followed by a presentation of all outstanding prizes including the May Bank Holiday Open kindly sponsored by Dawn Meats 

Saturday & Sunday 17^th & 18^th May – Club Competition, 18-hole Stableford

Sunday 18^th May – Minor Scratch Cup (handicap 18+), kindly sponsored by Value Centre Cash and Carry, 18 hole Stableford up to 3pm.

Tuesday 20^th May – High handicap

Wednesday 21^st May – Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier (Open 18-hole singles competitions every Wednesday up to 15^th October, 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Prizes each week)

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

Waterford GAA County Board Training Fund Golf Classic

Bookings are now being taken for the Waterford GAA County Board Training Fund Golf Classic which takes place this year on Thursday 15^th, Friday 16^th and Saturday 17^th May.

This year the event is a team of 3 competition and early reservation of your tee time is essential. To book a tee-time, telephone West Waterford on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

Minor Scratch Cup

The Minor Scratch Cup kindly sponsored this year by Value Centre, scheduled to take place on Sunday 27^th April has now been deferred and will take place on Sunday 18^th May. It is an 18 Hole Stableford event with a handicap range of 18 plus.

Subscriptions

Subscriptions for the 2008 season are now well 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 immediately.

Fixtures Booklet

Our fixture booklet for the 2008 is now freely available in the office. All members are urged to pick up a copy, as soon as possible, and make themselves familiar with the up-coming events as we look forward to another busy year at West Waterford Golf and Country Club. The fixtures have also been updated for 2008 on our website www.westwaterfordgolf.com

Hole-In-One Recognition

The club is launching a plaque which will display the names of members who have scored a hole in one during a competition on the course, since the Club’s inception. If you have had a hole-in-one in the past and would like to be added to the board - please put your name on the list posted on the notice board or alternatively, notify the Club Captain, Malcom Ashby on 058-52900 or 086-1022750 before 1 June.

Handicap Rules Changes

CONGU have recently altered the standard handicap rules, in particular the frequency of player handicap updates, effective as of 1/1/2008.

Reference http://www.congu.com for more information.

Golf Lessons

T.W Murphy E.G.T.F is available for golf lessons. Timmy can be contacted by ringing 086-3521070 for an appointment.

Club Contact details

Telephone:            058 43216

Fax:     058 44343

E-mail:            info@westwaterfordgolf.com

Website:            www.westwaterfordgolf.com

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Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland

Tel: 058 - 43216 or 41475
Fax: 058 - 44343
E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com
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