WEST WATERFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB NOTES

Notes for week ending 19^th September 2004

COMPETITION RESULTS.

INTERMEDIATE SCRATCH CUP

The Intermediate Scratch Cup, which was kindly, sponsored by The Moorings Bar and Restaurant took place on Sunday 19^th September. It was an 18-hole Stroke event with a handicap range of 12 to 18.

1^st: Fintan Gee (15) 78.

2^nd: Peter Foley (14) 82.

3^rd: John Keane (14) 83.

Best nett: Eddie Fogarty (15) 68

Congratulations.

Niall Parks joins that minority group who have achieved the most elusive score in golf…The Hole-in-One. Niall got his on the 4^th on Sunday, well done.

Friday 17^th and Saturday 18^th September, Club competition, 18-hole Stableford.

1^st: Gerard Murray (10) 41pts. 2^nd: TW Murphy (scratch) 39pts. Gross: Austin Spratt (6) 31pts. 3^rd: Mick Connelly (20) 38pts

FÁILTE HOUSE OPEN QUALIFIER

Result from Wednesday 15^th September

1^st: Willie Ring (East Cork G.C.) (17) 39pts. 2^nd: Paddy McAleese (Galgorm Castle G.C.) (16) 39pts. Gross: Tony Finn (Cork G.C.) (4) 29pts. 3^rd: Ciaran O’Rourke (Stackstown G.C.)

4^th: James Kelly (W.W.G.C.C.) (19) 37pts. 5^th: John Laverty (W.W.G.C.C.) (18) 36pts

C.S.S 37pts

Next Wednesday Open is on Wednesday 22^nd September and in order to reserve your tee-time, simply telephone the Clubhouse on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

JUNIOR NOTES

Ray Cup Spratt Singles Matchplay Final.

It was down to the wire with this important event for the juniors. Kieran Gee beat Cian Kearney on the 18^th well done to both players and all who took part.

CLUB SINGLES MATCHPLAY KINDLY SPONSORED BY EAST CORK OIL

The Club singles which is kindly sponsored again this year by East Cork Oil is now at the quarter final stages and all outstanding matches should be played immediately.

FIXTURES

Tuesday 21^st September – High Handicap

Wednesday 22^nd September – Failte House Open singles, 18-hole Stableford, timesheet in operation.

Friday 24^th and Saturday 25^th September , Club competition, 18-hole Stableford, timesheet in operation.

Sunday 26^th September – Golfer of the year competition, 18-hole stableford, timesheet in operation.

Tuesday 28^th September- High Handicap

Wednesday 29^th September- Failte House Open Singles, 18-hole Stableford, timesheet in operation.

Friday 1^st, Saturday 2^nd and Sunday 3^rd October, Club competition, 18 Hole Stroke, timesheet in operation.

Wednesday 6^th October - Failte House Open singles, 18-hole Stableford, timesheet in operation.

Friday 8^th and Saturday 9^th October - Club Competition, 18-hole Stableford, timesheet in operation.

Sunday 10^th October - Club Classic kindly sponsored by Michael Ryan and Saltan Properties, timesheet in operation.

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

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

CLUB CLASSIC KINDLY SPONSORED BY THE DIPLOMAT (MICHAEL RYAN)

The annual fundraising Open Club Classic will take place on Sunday 10^th October. This important fundraiser for the Club helps in the running of Club teams and supporting the junior section and all members are urged to bring along two golfers from visiting clubs for this open 3 person event. The Club Classic is being kindly sponsored this year by Michael Ryan and The Diplomat Bar in Abbeyside and the Club are very appreciative of his support as Michael and his company Saltan Properties also sponsor the Golfer of the Year for which there are super prizes up for grabs, thanks to his sponsorship. Teams of three for the Classic may be gents, ladies or mixed. The format is 1 to count on the first six holes, 2 to count on the next 9 holes and all three to count on 16, 17 and 18. Tee times may be reserved by telephoning West Waterford on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

LOYALTY CARD

The Irish Golf Course Owners Association has in place 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.

CONDOLENCES

Our sincere condolences go out to our hard working handicap secretary Michael O’Dwyer whose sister passed away on Friday last. We also extend our sympathy to club member Jim Meaney on the death of his mother.

CLUB CONTACT DETAILS

Telephone: 058 43216

Fax: 058 44343

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com

Thanks.

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