WEST WATERFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB NOTES.

Week ending 23^rd May 2004

Carlow Scratch Cup.

Congratulations to Mark Shanahan who finished joint 12^th in the Carlow Scratch Cup at the weekend. Mark had rounds of 70, 70, 75 and 74. Well done also to other club member Liam Butler who made the cut in the competition.

CLUB COMPETITION RESULTS.

Friday 21^st May, Saturday 22^nd May & Sunday 23^rd May – Club Competition, 18-hole Stableford

1^st: Declan O'Neill (17) 42pts

2nd: Pa McCarthy (21) 40pts

Gross: David Morrissey (6) 38pts

3^rd: John Flynn (10) 38pts

Failte House Open Qualifier. Result from Wednesday 19^th May

1^st: Brendan Cullinan W.W.G.C.C. (21) 43pts

2^nd: P.J.O’Neill (18) Kilkenny G.C. 42pts

Gross: Mark Shanahan W.W.G.C.C. (plus 1) 40pts

3^rd: Ben Price (14) 41pts

4^th: Alan Collins (18) East Cork G.C. 41pts

5^th: David Regan (10) Dungarvan G.C. 39pts

CSS: 39pts

Next Wednesday Open is on Wednesday 26^th May (2.45pm onwards owing to the Dungarvan Golf international). To reserve your tee-time, please telephone the Clubhouse on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

High Handicap Result. 13-hole Stroke, Tuesday 18^th May

High Handicap A

1^st: Mick O’Riordan (18) 46

2^nd: Elliot O’Dwyer (19) 47

3^rd: John Laverty (18) 48

High Handicap B

1^st: Pa McCarthy (21) 50

2^nd: Noel Murray (21) 53

3^rd: James Murphy (19) 54

Guest: Neil Parks (16) 48

Next High Handicap Competition is on Tuesday 25^th May

FIXTURES

Tuesday 25^th May – High Handicap

Tuesday 25^th May, Wednesday 26^th May and Thursday 27^th May - DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL

Wednesday 26^th May – Failte House Open 18 holes stableford 2.45pm onwards

Friday 28^th May, Saturday 29^th May & Sunday 30^th May – Club Competition, 18 hole stroke

Tuesday 1^st June – High Handicap

Wednesday 2^nd June – Failte House Open 18 holes Stableford

Saturday 5^th June, Sunday 6^th June and Bank Holiday Monday 7^th June – Captain’s Prize 2004

TIMESHEETS

Time sheets apply for all club competitions. Please put up you’re name and those playing with you for your place on the Tee. Please remember: Players with their names on the timesheet have priority on the 1^st Tee. A full list of our fixtures and other information is available on the club Website:

CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES. Sponsored by Pat Landers (Abbey Autos)

The draw for the Club Mixed Foursomes is took place on Thursday 20^th May. The list of playing partners is now posted on the notice board.

CLUB FOURBALL. Sponsored by Fitzgerald Insurances

Anyone interested in participating in the Club Fourball kindly sponsored by Fitzgerald Insurances, is asked to place their name on the sheet currently posted in the clubhouse. The draw for the Club Fourball is taking place on Thursday 27^th May. All intending players are asked to place their name on the list and to place their entry fee of EUR 5 in the special envelopes provided. If a person does not pay the entry fee prior to the draw for partners on Thursday 27^th May he will not be entered into the draw.

DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL

This prestigious event now in its sixth year takes place from 25^th to the 27^th May at our three local courses. Final meetings of the International Committee have been taking place and all the finishing touches and fine tuning required to ensure 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 2004 Classic is taking place together with an information meeting on Monday evening 24^th at 9pm 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. For any further information please contact the Tournament Director on 058-42249 or 058-44055.

CAPTAINS PRIZE 2004 KINDLY PRESENTED BY MICHAEL WALSH

Following hard on the heels of the eighth year of the Dungarvan Golf International which showcases golf in the area, there is an air of anticipation at West Waterford Golf and Country Club as we look forward to the first and premier ‘major’ of 2004. The timesheets are now posted for the Captain’s Prize which this year will be presented by Michael Walsh. The qualifying round of 18-hole stroke takes place on Saturday 5^th June and Sunday 6^th June, the qualifying rounds to be played from the white markers. The leading 100 qualifers will complete on Bank Holiday Monday 7^th June over another 18 holes stroke off the blue markers, with the aggregate score over the qualifying round and the final round determining the winner. The draw for playing partners and precise playing time takes place in the Clubhouse on Thursday evening 3^rd June at 8pm. Michael is a staunch and hard-working Club member, and has done Trojan work in attempting to carry out numerous Club duties in his own inimitable way, and I am sure all the members will be out in force to support him. We wish Michael and Lena all the very best for this prestigious weekend at West Waterford Golf and Country Club. The presentation of prizes will take place in the Clubhouse on Bank Holiday Monday night and all members and friends are welcome for what promises to be a memorable night to round off the Captain’s weekend.

FRIARY HANDBALL CLUB BUILDING FUND GOLF CLASSIC

Timesheets are now filling up quickly for the Friary Handball Golf Classic which takes place this year on Thursday 10^th, Friday 11^th and Saturday 12^th June. This event was a huge success last year and already in excess of 60 teams are booked to play, so early reservation of your tee-time is essential. The continued support of golfers is appreciated in order to clear the outstanding debt on the championship alley and related facilities. The event is a team of four and teams may be all gents, ladies or mixed with an entry fee of EUR 130 per team. Prizes to the value of €3000 are up for grabs and to book a tee-time simply telephone West Waterford on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

SCRAMBLE, PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

The next Friday evening Scramble will take place on Friday evening 11^th June. It is hoped to have scrambles on a monthly basis for the summer months on the first Friday of each month and all members are urged to try their utmost to play. A presentation of all outstanding prizes will take place on that Friday night also, and it is intended to stage out standing prize giving following the monthly scrambles in the future.

LOYALTY CARD

The Irish Golf Course Owners Association recently launched a loyalty card which entitles full members of participating Clubs to avail of a 25% discount on green fees for the cardholder and 3 other golfers at selected courses. The loyalty cards are available from the office at West Waterford Golf and Country Club for a nominal charge and will enable members of West Waterford to enjoy a significant reduction in fees at courses such as: Beaufort, Esker Hills, Glasson, Powerscourt, St Helen’s Bay, Knockanally, Rathsallagh and many more.

Telephone: 058 43216

Fax: 058 44343

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com

Thanks.