WEST WATERFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB NOTES

Notes for week ending 6^th June 2004

MULCAHY TAKES FIRST MAJOR OF 2004

Captain’s Prize of 2004 kindly presented by MICHAEL WALSH took place on Saturday 5^th June and Sunday 6^th June and Bank Holiday Monday 7^th June. The qualifying rounds were played from the white markers on Saturday and Sunday with the leading 100 qualifiers competing on Bank Holiday Monday 7^th June over another 18 holes stroke off the blue markers.

Ardmore man John Mulcahy surprised the field lying in 19^th position going into the final day. John playing off 22 handicap strolled around the Brickey Valley in 68 shots to set to post a score of 140 total in the clubhouse. Nearest to John in 2^nd place was Michael O’ Connor with 141 and hard working committee man Jimmy Murphy a credible 3^rd place. Lismore man Timmy Murphy set a new course record of 73 and captured the gross for a total of 3 over 147 defeating current international Seamus Power.

Captain’s Prize 2004 Results

1^st John Mulcahy (22) 140pts

2^nd Michael O’ Connor (6) 141pts

Gross: T.W. Murphy (2) 147pts

3^rd Jimmy Murphy (6) 141pts

4^th Mick Connolly (21) 142pts

5^th Austin Spratt (6) 142pts

2^nd Gross: Seamus Power (Scr) 148pts

6^th James Catchpole (16) 142pts

High Handicap 1^st A: Paul Fox (18) 142pts

High Handicap 2^nd A: Shane Pomphrett (18) 142pts

High Handicap 1^st B: Declan O’ Donnell (18) 147pts

High Handicap 2^nd B: Lanson Kelly (19) 148pts

Best Nett 1^st 18: Pat Landers

Best Nett 2^nd 18: Michael Lawlor

Best Gross 1^st 18: Andy Hickey

Best Gross 2^nd 18: Derek Spillane

Past Captain: Justin Spratt

Best Guest: Joby Ryan

EAST OF IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP

Well done to Mark Shanahan who finished a credible 5 over par with total rounds of 73, 71, 74, 75 in Baltray. Mark heads to Donegal next weekend for the Irish Close.

SCRAMBLE and PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

A very successful scramble took place on Friday evening last with a large turnout of both ladies and gents enjoying the friendly rivalry and sport. It was hoped to have scrambles on a monthly basis for the summer months on the first Friday of each month but last Friday was so successful that the next scramble is now on Friday 18^th June and all members are urged to try their utmost to play.

Result from Friday 4^th June

1^st Michael Walsh (12)

Michael O’ Dwyer (17)

Lila O’ Dwyer (25) 28 6/12

2^nd Noel Murray (21)

Fintan Gee (14)

Lal Power (29) 29 8/12

Gross: Johnny Sweeney (14)

Paul Flynn (20)

Aidian Walsh (23) 34

3^rd Ray Donnelly (12)

Eleanor Nugent (24)

Ann Eustace (28) 30 6/12

4^th Betty Healy (36)

Phil Kinsella (14)

Philip Walsh (15) 30 7/12

FÁILTE HOUSE OPEN QUALIFIER

Result from Wednesday 2^nd June

1^st: Mark Coughlan W.W.G.C.C. (9) 42pts

2^nd: Thomas Crotty (14) Clonmel G.C. 42pts

Gross: Michael Hassett Carrick G.C. (8) 32pts gross

3^rd: Paddy Murphy W.W.G.C.C. (18) 42pts

4^th: Liam Troy W.W.G.C.C. (23) 40pts

5^th: George Christie The Heath G.C. (10) 39pts

CSS: 39pts

Next Wednesday Open is on Wednesday 9^th June and in order to reserve your tee-time, simply telephone the Clubhouse on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

HIGH HANDICAP

Result Tuesday 1^st June 13-hole Stroke.

High Handicap A

1^st: Paddy Murphy (18) 34

2^nd: Mick Connolly (21) 28

3^rd: Pat Lennon (21) 28

High Handicap B

1^st: Malcolm Ashby (20) 25

2^nd: James Murphy (19) 20

3^rd: Patrick Reardon (19) 17

Guest: Fintan Gee (14) 30

Next High Handicap Competition is on Tuesday 1^st June.

FIXTURES

Tuesday 8^th June – High Handicap

Wednesday 9^th June – Failte House Open 18 holes stableford

Thursday 10^th, Friday 11^th and Saturday 12^th June - Friary Handball Golf Classic

Sunday 13^th June – Club Competition, 18-hole stableford

Tuesday 15^th June – High Handicap

Wednesday 16^th June – Failte House Open 18-hole stableford

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

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 75 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.

JUNIOR COMPETITION

Junior Competition next Tuesday 22^nd June at 10am.

CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES kindly sponsored by Pat Landers (Abbey Autos)

The draw for playing partners for the Club Mixed Foursomes kindly sponsored by Pat Landers (Abbey Autos) has taken place and the sheet is currently posted in the clubhouse. All players are asked to arrange their own matches with the first round to be played by the 13^th June.

CLUB FOURBALL kindly sponsored by Fitzgerald Insurance's

The draw for playing partners for the Club Fourball kindly sponsored by Fitzgerald Insurance's has taken place and the sheet is currently posted in the clubhouse. All players are asked to arrange their own matches with the first round to be played by the 20^th June.

GOLF CLASSIC FUND RAISER

A golf classic fund raise is scheduled to take place on Friday 25^th June at West Waterford Golf Club in aid of Sunrise Carriglea. The Sisters of the Bon Sauveur opened Sunrise House in 1998 for both male and female adults who require a high level of care, support and supervision. A variety of programs and activities to suit the needs of each person are provided. These activities include social training both within and outside of the center. To facilitate this Sunrise requires its own transport. Proceeds from the Golf Classic will go towards providing this. To book a time for the golf classic please contact Jim Furey on 086-8355086 or 024-92539.

Telephone: 058 43216

Fax: 058 44343

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com

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