WEST WATERFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB NOTES

Notes for week ending 20^th June 2004

SHANAHAN FLYS THE FLAG FOR WEST WATERFORD AT IRISH CLOSE.

Mark Shanahan continued with his fine form during the matchplay stages of the Irish Close following his qualification over the weekend. Mark beat local player John Neary in his morning match before claiming the match against the defending champion Mark O’Sullivan in the afternoon. The 22-year old +1 West Waterford man beat the Galway star by one hole courtesy of a regulation par 4 at the 18^th. "O’Sullivan is a great player and I just got the breaks at the right time. A couple of things went my way at the start and in the middle of the round and I’m delighted to go through", said Mark afterwards. Mark took an early grip on affairs when he won the 9^th, 10^th, 11^th in par to go three up before O’ Sullivan fought his way back into the tie. The Galway ace won the 13^th in par and was conceded the par five 14^th to allow him to reduce the deficit to a manageable one hole with just four left to play. O’ Sullivan then chipped stone dead at the 240-yard 16^th to level the match with a winning par. But after a half in bogeys at the 17^th, O’ Sullivan lost the last to a par four after bunkering his tee shot which saw Mark score a notable victory. Unfortunately, Irish senior panelist Andy McCormick proved too strong for Mark on a scoreline of 2 & 1 in the last 16. Despite this defeat his performance at Donegal Golf Club has considerably raised Mark’s profile within Irish Amateur Golf circles and all at West Waterford fully expect Mark to build on this strong performance. We wish him all the best in all the prestigious tournaments that he has entered in the coming months, including the North of Ireland at Royal Portrush G.C. and the South of Ireland at Lahinch G.C.

COMPETITION RESULTS.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 18^th, 19^th and 20^th June. 18-Hole Stableford Club competition.

1^st : Mick Connelly (20) 41pts

2^nd : Michael Purcell (13) 40pts

Gross: John Fleming (13) 27pts

3^rd: Pat A Power (18) 40pts

Failte House Open Qualifier. Results from Wednesday 16^th June

1^st: Mark Malone W.W.G.C. (17) 42pts

2^nd: Paul Flynn W.W.G.C. (20) 40pts

Gross: Michael O’ Keeffe W.W.G.C. (9) 31pts gross

3^rd: Jim Meaney W.W.G.C.C. (15) 39pts

CSS: 39pts

Next Open is on Wednesday 23^rd June. To reserve your tee-time, please telephone the Clubhouse on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

High Handicap result for Tuesday 15^th June. 13-hole Stableford.

High Handicap A

1^st: Aiden Power (20) 29

2^nd: Percy Walsh (19) 27

3^rd: Michael Riordan (18) 25

High Handicap B

1^st: Eoin Murphy (18) 26

2^nd: Pa McCarthy (21) 26

3^rd: James Murphy (19) 24

Guest: Niall Parks (16) 29

Next High Handicap Competition is on Tuesday 22^nd June.

High Handicap team

Congratulations to the High Handicap team who beat Dungarvan in the final of the Plate section of the Inter Club High Handicap event played in Faithlegg Golf Club last Tuesday. Congratulations to the panelist's who were as follows: Michael O’ Riordan, John Mulcahy, Pat A. Power, Pat Power (Gl), Paddy Murphy, John Laverty, Ronan Culloo, Eamon Casey, Lanson Kelly, Mick Connolly, Paul Flynn, Ger Scully, Elliot O’ Dwyer and also to team mentors Ollie Broderick, Edward Hickey and Patrick Reardon.

SCRAMBLE AND PRESENTATION OF PRIZES.

A very successful Scramble took place on Friday last with members new and old out in strength.

Results

1^st Willie Lyons (16), Geraldine Lyons (36) & Brendan Cullinan (20) 30

2^nd Ciara Donnelly (36), Eamon Casey (18) & Patsy Donnelly (17) 30 1/12

Gross: Philip Walsh (15), Mark Long (18) & Lila O’ Dwyer (25) 35

3^rd Philip Spratt (16), Josie White (36) & Michael O’ Dwyer (17) 30 3/12

The next scramble is on Friday 2^nd July and all members are urged to try their utmost to play.

JUNIOR NOTES

Result Tuesday 15^th June

18 Hole Stableford

1^st Philip Spratt (16) 40pts

2^nd Philip Walsh (15) 37pts

3^rd Mark Cummins (36) 35pts

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

FIXTURES

Tuesday 22^nd June – High Handicap

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

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

Saturday 26^th and Sunday 27^th June - Club Competition, 18-hole Stableford, timesheet in operation.

Tuesday 29^th June – High Handicap

Wednesday 30^th June – Failte House Open 18-hole Stableford.

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

BEST WISHES

Best wishes from all the men at West Waterford go out to our Lady Captain Reena McDonnell for her Lady Captain’s Prize which takes place next weekend on the 24^th, 25^th and 26^th June.

J.B. CARR TROPHY

West Waterford will now meet our near neighbors Dungarvan Golf Club in a mouthwatering clash in the County Final stage of the competition. At time of going to press no definite date has been fixed, so watch this space! Well Done to Terry and his team thus far and the best of luck for the next match.

GOLF LESSONS WITH DAVID HAYES.

Golf Lessons given by David Hayes (PGA Golf Professional Dungarvan G.C.) will take place at West Waterford Golf and Country Club on Tuesday 22^nd June. A timesheet for the lesson is posted on the notice board in the hallway and the lessons commence at 6.30pm.

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 second round to be completed by the 4^th July.

CLUB FOURBALL. 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 second round to be completed by 11^th July.

GOLF CLASSIC FUND RAISER.

A golf classic to raise funds in aid of Sunrise Carriglea is scheduled to take place on Friday 25^th June at West Waterford Golf Club. The Sisters of the Bon-Savour 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.

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:

Owing to increased playing numbers, the practice of putting down a name +1 or +2 is no longer acceptable. Only individual names will suffice as this facilitates the smooth running of the timesheet, by identifying who is actually booked in to play with whom.

Care of The Course (Bunkers)

The following paragraph is an extract from the recently revised Rules of Golf approved by the R & A. It is from section 1 – Etiquette; Behavior on the course

"Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby made by others. If a rake is within reasonable proximity of the bunker, the rake should be used for this purpose."

Telephone: 058 43216

Fax: 058 44343

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com

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