WEST WATERFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB NOTES

Notes for week ending 4^th July 2004

MUNSTER SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS OF PURCELL AND BRUEN SHIELDS 2004

Over the weekend West Waterford played host to the Munster semi-finals and finals of the Pierce Purcell and Jimmy Bruen shields.

In the Pierce Purcell section we had Charleville, Clonmel, East Cork and Tralee with Tralee emerging as the outright winners.

In the Jimmy Bruen section we had Charleville, Killarney, Habour Point and Thurles with Charleville emerging as winners.

Full results.

Pierce Purcell Shield.

Semi-finals: Charleville beat Clonmel 3.1/2 to 1.1/2 and Tralee beat East Cork 3.1/2 to 1.1/2

Jimmy Bruen Shield.

Semi-finals: Charleville beat Killarney 3.1/2 to 1.1/2 and Thurles beat Harbour Point 3 to 2

Final: Charleville beat Thurles 3.1/2 to 1. 1/2

We were delighted and honored to play host to such a prestigious GUI event. All the participating teams and officials were very complimentary of the condition of the course, the organization of the event and all the facilities, all of which, augurs well for our upcoming Open week and the remainder of the season.

COMPETITION RESULTS.

Weekend competition, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th July. 18-hole Stableford.

1^st: Michael Stack (22) 40pts

2^nd: Paudie O'Mahoney (20) 40pts

Gross: Mark Shanahan (+2) 38pts

3^rd: Mick O'Brien (14) 39pts

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SCRAMBLE and PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

A very successful Scramble took place on Friday 2^nd July as members were out in force to enjoy a friendly get together. The next Scramble and presentation of outstanding prizes is scheduled for Friday 6^th August and all members are urged to try their utmost to play.

Result:

1^st: Michael O’ Keeffe (9), Noel Conway (15) & Michael O’ Dwyer (18) 29 6/12

2^nd: John O’ Connell (10), Fintan Gee (15) & Eleanor Nugent (24) 29 11/12

Gross: Kieran Gee (15), James Murphy (19) & Lyla O’ Dwyer (26) 35

3^rd: Geraldine Lyons (36), John Sweeney (15) & Ray Donnelly (12) 30 9/12

BrickeySociety Society Presidents prize competition.

The Competition was played at Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club on Saturday and prize presented by the current President John Keane.

Results:

1^st: Kieran Gee (15) 40pts

2^nd: Ray Donnelly (12) 36pts

3^rd: Mick Shalloe (11) 36pts

4^th: Tommy Butler (14) 36pts

FÁILTE HOUSE OPEN QUALIFIER

Result from Wednesday 30^th June

1^st: Mark Shanahan (W.W) (+1) 40pts

2^nd: Micheal Gee (W.W) (8) 39pts

Gross: Kevin Guing (Castle Bearna) (9) 27pts

3^rd: Michael Landers (W.W) (16) 37pts

4^th: Jim Meaney (W.W) (15) 37pts

CSS: 36pts

Next Wednesday Open is on Wednesday 7^th July and in order to reserve your tee-time, simply telephone the Clubhouse on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

HIGH HANDICAP

Result from Tuesday 29^th June 13-hole Stableford.

High Handicap A

1^st: Pa McCarthty (21) 31pts

2^nd: Lanson Kelly (18) 28pts

3^rd: John Laverty (18) 25pts

High Handicap B

1^st: Michael Sheehan (18) 24pts

2^nd: James Murphy (19) 24pts

3^rd: Mark Long (18) 21pts

Guest: Noel Conway (15) 28pts

Next High Handicap Competition is on Tuesday 6^th July.

JUNIOR NOTES

Result of Junior Competition on Tuesday 29^th June

1^st: Gavin Flynn (28) 44pts

2^nd: Seamus Power (scr) 39pts

Gross: Cian Kearney (6) 32pts

3^rd: Kieran Gee (15) 39pts

FRED DALY

Our Fred Daly team traveled in anticipation to Cahir Park Golf Club on Thursday last to face a strong Tramore team. While all of our team gave of their best it was Tramore who eventually won the day. We would like to thank the entire panelists and team manager and Junior Officer Justin Spratt for all their efforts throughout the course of the competition. Thank you also to Cahir Park G.C. for their hospitality on the day.

FIXTURES

Tuesday 6^th July – High Handicap

Wednesday 7^th July – Failte House Open 18-hole Stableford

Thursday 8^th, Friday 9^th and Saturday 10^th July- Killeagh G.A.A. Classic Tuesday 29^th June – High Handicap

Sunday 11^th July – Club Competition, 18-hole Stableford, Golfer of the year competition

Tuesday 13^th July – High Handicap

Wednesday 14^th July – Failte House Open 18-hole Stableford

Friday 16^th to Sunday 25^th July – Open Week 2004 (details below)

KILLEAGH GAA CLASSIC

Timesheets are now practically full for the KILLEAGH GAA GOLF CLASSIC which takes place from Thursday 8^th to Saturday 10^th July. This event promises to be one of the success stories of the 2004 golfing calendar as the main driving force behind the scenes is loyal club member Ray Rochford who will leave no stone unturned to ensure its success. It is a team of four stableford and teams may be gents, ladies or mixed and the entry fee is €180.00 per team of 4 players which includes a meal. To book the last available tee-times simply telephone West Waterford on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

TIMESHEETS FOR OPEN WEEK

Timesheets are now posted for our Open Week 2004 the details are as follows:

Friday 16^th July- Open 13-hole 3 person Scramble (Gents, Ladies or Mixed) kindly sponsored by The Park Hotel Dungarvan.

Saturday 17^th July - Open Gents 18-hole Stroke kindly sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

Sunday 18^th July - Open Gents 18-hole Gents Stableford kindly sponsored by Castle Park Hotel and Spratt’s Bar Mitchelstown also Open Ladies 9-hole Competition from 5pm also kindly sponsored by Castle Park Hotel and Spratt’s Bar Mitchelstown

Monday 19^th July- Open Gents 18-hole Gents Stableford kindly sponsored by Glanbia

Tuesday 20^th July- Open Ladies 18-hole Stableford kindly sponsored by Herlihys Supervalu also Open Gents 9 Hole Competition from 6pm kindly sponsored by Herlihys Supervalu

Wednesday 21^st July- Open 18-hole Singles Stableford kindly sponsored by Tom Feerick, Cappoquin

Thursday 22^nd July- Open 18-hole 3 Person Rumble (Gents, ladies or Mixed) kindly sponsored by Allied Irish Bank

Friday 23^rd July- Open Gents 18-hole Singles Stableford kindly sponsored by Eamonn Spratt Property Partners also Open Ladies 9 Hole Competition from 6pm also kindly sponsored by Eamonn Spratt Property Partners

Saturday 24^th July- Open Gents 18-hole Fourball kindly sponsored by ACC Property and Business Banking (Cork)

Sunday 25^th July- Open Gents 18-hole Singles Stableford kindly sponsored by Des Kelly also Open Ladies 9 Hole Competition from 6pm also kindly sponsored by Des Kelly

Special Prizes for Open Week Competitions include Golfer of the Week (Best 4 cards to count) kindly sponsored this year by James Power and the first Hole-in-one kindly sponsored again this year by Mahers Sports Emporium in Cork City.

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

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 6^th July. 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 first round of the Club Mixed Foursomes is now completed. All players are asked to arrange their own matches for the second round, which is to be completed by the 4^th July.

CLUB FOURBALL kindly sponsored by Fitzgerald Insurance's

The first round of the Club Fourball has taken place. All players are asked to arrange their matches for the second round, which is to be completed by 11^th July.

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.

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."

Congratulations.

Congratulations and best wishes to Bridget and Austin Spratt on the birth of their new baby Son during the week. Mother and baby are home and doing fine.

Telephone: 058 43216

Fax: 058 44343

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com

Thanks.