WEST WATERFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB NOTES

Notes for week ending 13^th June 2004

SHANAHAN SETS RECORD IN RACE FOR CLOSE TITLE GLORY

Mark shot a sizzling 70 that’s three under par and set a new course record in the first round of the Irish Close Championships held in Donegal Golf Club. Mark’s second day's play faltered a bit with an 11 over par round for a total of 154 but still made the cut for the last 64 matchplay. Also well done to fellow member Liam Butler who shot two 77 rounds for a total of 154 and also making the cut to the final 64 players.

FRIARY HANDBALL CLUB BUILDING FUND GOLF CLASSIC

The Friary Handball Golf Classic took place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday last and was again a huge success. The continued support of golfers is appreciated greatly by the organizing Committee who put in another Trojan effort to ensure the event’s success. The ongoing fundraising is necessary in order to clear the outstanding debt on the championship alley and related facilities.

Result

1^st John O’ Donoghue (17), Owen Dowling (15), Noel Murphy (18), T. Burke (12). 108pts

2^nd Conor Moran (11). Declan Fives (18). Michael Fives (20). Michael French (16), 107pts

Gross: Donal Williams (1), John Reynolds (Scr), Ian Prendergast (1), Michael Lacey (4), 10 under

3^rd Eamon Spratt (10), Cyril Power (18), Tom Gough (20), John French (21), 103pts

Best Thursday: Des Cleary (11), Eamon Spratt (10), Tom Phelan (16), Michael Coughlan (9), 93pts

Best Friday: N. O’ Riordan (5), Justin Spratt (13), Michael Cass (21), Roy O’ Flynn (8), 102pts

Best Saturday: Tom Morrissey (18), Seamus Morrissey (18), Tom O’ Rourke (8), Timmy Ryan (15) 101pts

Weekend Competition. Sunday 13^th June. 18-hole Stableford

1^st Kevin Barry (18) 40pts

2^nd John O’ Connell (10) 40pts

Gross: Seamus Power (Scr) 33pts

3^rd Ollie Broderick (22) 40pts

FIXTURES

Tuesday 15^th June – High Handicap

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

Friday 18^th, Saturday 19^th and Sunday 20^th June - Club Competition, 18 hole stableford, timesheet in operation each day

Tuesday 22^nd June – High Handicap

Wednesday 23^rd June – Failte House Open 18-hole Stableford

Friday 25^th June - GOLF CLASSIC FUND RAISER in aid of Sunrise Carriglea

FÁILTE HOUSE OPEN QUALIFIER

Result from Wednesday 9^th June

1^st: Dave O’Brien Waterford (10) 40pts

2^nd: Philip Spratt (17) w.w. G.C. 40pts

Gross: Lorcan Ryan Clonmel G.C. (9) 26pts gross

3^rd: Tom Wall W.W.G.C.C. (17) 40pts

4^th: Philip Walsh W.W.G.C.C. (15) 40pts

CSS: 39pts

Next Open is on Wednesday 16^th June. To reserve your tee-time, simply telephone the Clubhouse on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

HIGH HANDICAP

Result from Tuesday 8^th June. 13-hole Stableford.

High Handicap A

1^st: Michael O’Riordan (18) 23

2^nd: Pat Lennon (21) 23

3^rd: Aiden Power (20) 22

High Handicap B

1^st: Michael Sheehan (18) 23

2^nd: James Murphy (19) 18

3^rd: David McGrath (19) 18

Guest: Michael Lawlor (17) 27

Next High Handicap Competition is on Tuesday 15^th June.

J.B. CARR TROPHY

Congratulations to our J.B Carr team and the manager Dr. Terry O’ Callaghan on a great home win on Tuesday the 8^th June over Dunmore East on a score line of 4 ½ to ½. They now meet our near neighbors Dungarvan Golf Club in the County Final stage of the competition. Congratulations to the panelists who were as follows: Justin Spratt, Finbarr Hallahan, Bertie Hallahan, Fintan Gee, Brendan Cullinan, Tom Fitzgibbon, Michael O’Dwyer, Willie Lyons, Patsy Donnelly and Billy Nugent. Well Done to Terry and his team and the best of luck for the next match.

JIMMY BRUEN SHIELD

West Waterford’s Bruen team bowed out of the championship held at Waterford Castle last Saturday. Thanks to the following players who represented West Waterford: Jimmy Murphy, Pat Condon, Pat Landers, Michael O’ Keeffe, Justin Spratt, Andy Hickey, Ray Spratt, Mark Coughlan, Leo Spratt, John Quinn and to ex-managers Justin Spratt and Tom Galvin.

SCRAMBLE and PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

The next scramble is on Friday 18^th June and all members are urged to try their utmost to play.

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 and the second round by the 4^th July.

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 and the second round to be completed by 11^th July.

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 programmes and activities to suit the needs of each person are provided. These activities include social training both within and outside of the centre. 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.

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