West Waterford Golf News and Notes

Gents Notes for week ending 8^th June 2008

Competition Results

Sunday 8^th June: Golfer of the year competition

1^st: David Byrne (10) – 67. 2^nd: Seamus Moore (17) – 68. Gross: David Curran (3) – 73.

3^rd: Michael Byrne (25) – 68.

CSS: 72

Saturday 7^th June

1^st: Colin Kearney (17) – 74

CSS: 74 (RO)

Friary handball Club Building Fund Golf Classic

The Friary Handball Golf Classic was once more a huge success due in no small part to the efforts of Brother Spring and his hard-working Committee. Golfers from near and far enjoyed the good weather and excellent course conditions over the 2 days and all at West Waterford wish the Friary handball Club continued success in the future.

Result:

1^st: Sammy O’Reilly (12), Nicky Long (17), Jim Kirwan (17) & John Mahon (11) -103pts

2^nd: Colm O’Hare (5), Jack Lacey (5), Michael Ferncombe (11) & Colm Kindergan (11) - 103pts

3^rd: Terry O’Callaghan (16), Bertie Hallahan (12), Fintan Gee (17) & Michael French (18) - 102pts

4^th: Charlie Gaffney (15), John Colville (11), Michael Grady (8) & Eddie Hayde (18) - 101pts

Best Friday: Derek Baker (15), Dan Dineen (19), Frank Glavin (22) & John Grahame (22) - 99pts

Best Saturday: Donal O’Brien (15), Tommy Butler (14), Billy Nugent (15) & John Keane (13) - 100pts

Nearest to pin: John Gough. Hole in one: Jarleth Daly

Al Eile Qualifier Series Wednesday 28^th May

Qualifiers

1^st: Christopher Murphy W.W.G.C.C. (16) - 45pts. 2^nd: David Curran W.W.G.C.C. (4) - 42pts. Gross: Mark Shanahan W.W.G.C.C. - 42pts. 3^rd: James O’Shea Abbeyfeale G.C. - 42pts.

Prizewinners

1^st: Christopher Murphy W.W.G.C.C. (16) - 45pts. 2^nd: David Curran W.W.G.C.C. (4) - 42pts. 3^rd or Visitor: James O’Shea Abbeyfeale G.C. - 42pts

CSS: 39pts. Next Qualifier takes place on Wednesday 11^th June

High Handicap Tuesday 3^rd June, 13 hole stroke

Cat A: 1^st: Chris Bolte (20) – 45. 2^nd: Paddy Murphy (19) - 50

Cat B: 1^st: Michael O’Dwyer (21) – 52. 2^nd: Dermot Arnold (23) - 59

Guest: Terry O’Callaghan (16) 46

Next High Handicap competition will take place on Tuesday 10^th June, 13-hole stroke from the yellow markers

Pierce Purcell Shield

All roads led to Tramore Golf Club on Thursday last for the Area Final (Munster Quarter- Final) of the Pierce Purcell Shield against Thurles, but try as they might we had to give best to our counterparts from Tipperary who we wish well for the remainder of the competition. Well done to all the panelists and Team Manager Lanson Kelly for all their time and efforts.

East Cork Senior/Junior Challenge

The final of the above competition between our near neighbors Dungarvan and Gold Coast Golf Clubs took place on Sunday last with Dungarvan emerging as the outright winners after a tense battle. The final result Dungarvan 2½ and Gold Coast 1½ after a tense battle.

Dungarvan Golf International kindly sponsored by Saltan Properties (Michael Ryan)

This prestigious event now in its 10^th takes place from 10^th to the 12^th June at our three local courses. Final meetings of the International Committee have been taking place and all the finishing touches and fine tuning required ensuring continued success of the event are being put in place. The International is a showcase event for golf in the area and brings an influx of visitors to the town and surrounding areas which is of benefit to all. The launch of the 2008 Classic is taking place together with an information meeting on Monday evening 9^th at 9.pm in the Gold Coast Golf Hotel. Members of the three local clubs are welcome at the nightly entertainment which is taking place at the Park Hotel and Clonea Strand Hotel. The first tee reserved at West Waterford on Tuesday 10^th from 8.30am to 3pm. For any further information please contact the Tournament Co-Coordinator on 058-42870 or 087-2347918.

Junior Notes

Junior Competitions recommence for the season on Tuesday 17^th June. 10am start. Best wishes from Management, Junior Officers and all the juniors go to Darragh O’Riordan for a speedy recovery from his recent bout of illness. All hope to see him back on the fairways soon.

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