WEST WATERFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB NOTES

Notes for week ending 6^th March 2005

COMPETITION RESULTS.

Weekend Competition

Friday 4^th March to Sunday 6^th March 18-hole Stableford – continuation of the Winter League (semi-final stage), kindly sponsored by Comeragh Oil

1^st: James Kelly (18) 41pts. 2^nd: Peter Foley (14) 40pts. Gross: Michael O’Brien (11) 28pts. 3^rd: John Laverty (17) 40pts

Winter League Final kindly sponsored by Comeragh Oil. Friday 4^th March to Sunday 6^th March 18-hole Stableford.

Results from the semi-final stage: -

Carrigtwohill beat Dungarvan 7 to 4 and Affane beat Killeagh 6 to 5

Winter League finals will be played on Sunday 13^th March from 9.30am to 10.45am.

Teams as follows: -Carrigtwohill Vs Affane

Match draw for Winter League Final.

Ger Murray (9) Vs Seamus Power (Scr); Karl Kiely (12) Vs John Flynn (11); Pat Mehigan (14) Vs Billy Nugent (14); Noel Murray (14) Vs Billy McCarthy (15); Derek Baker (16) Vs Joe Duggan (15); Sean Kelly (16) Vs Tom Marley (16); Ger Murphy (18) Vs Tom Feerick (16); Bill Spratt (18) Vs Martin Murphy (16); Derek O’Sullivan (19) Vs Maurice Kelleher (16); Richard O’Brien (19) Vs Mick Connolly (19); William Fitzgibbon (21) Vs Simon Prudden (20).

Wednesday Competitions.

Result from Wednesday 2^nd March.

1^st: John Flynn (11) 39pts

2^nd: Colin Glasswell (20) 38pts

3^rd: John Laverty (17) 38pts

4^th: Donal O’Brien (14) 38pts

CSS: 38pts

Timesheet posted for next Wednesday 9^th March

CAPTAIN’S DRIVE IN AND MIXED SCRAMBLE

Alicia Browne and John Flynn hosted the traditional Captain’s drive-in on Sunday last members were out in strength to lend their support to their respective Captains as we looked forward to the dawn of another golfing season in West Waterford. The drive-in was followed by a Mixed Scramble at 3pm.

Scramble Result:

1^st David Curran, Ger Deegan, San Cully 26 11/12

2^nd Philip sprat, Tom Whelan, Joanne Barron 28 11/12

3^rd Michael Walsh, Chris Gough, Mary E French 29 1/12

4^th Patsy Donnelly, June white, Patsy Collins 29 7/12

5^th John Nolan, Mick Byrne, Shona Curran 29 11/12

6^th David Hickey, Aine Parks, Ian McCarthy 301/12

SUBSCRIPTION FREE DRAW

There was a free draw for fully paid members on Sunday last in the Clubhouse, following the Captain’s Drive-in and Mixed Scramble and Willie Fitzgibbon emerged the lucky winner and will enjoy complimentary golf for the 2006 season courtesy of West Waterford Golf Club Ltd. Runner up prize for a shop voucher sponsored by West Waterford Golf Club Ltd. was won by Dermot Arnold while Michael French was the lucky recipient of third prize which was a voucher for the bar and restaurant kindly sponsored by Martin’s Catering Ltd.

FIXTURES

Wednesday 9^th March – 18-hole Stableford, Club Competition. Prizes dependent on entries.

Friday 11^th March to Sunday 13^th March 18-hole Stableford, Club competition.

Sunday 13^th March – Winter League Final kindly sponsored by Comeragh Oil. Matches taking place between 9.30am and 10.45am, presentation of prizes at 3.30pm sharp in the Clubhouse, all Winter League prizewinners to be in attendance.

Wednesday 16^th March – 18-hole Stableford, Club Competition. Prizes dependent on entries.

Friday 18^th March to Sunday 20^th March 18-hole Stableford, Club competition.

Sunday 20^th March – Ardmore/Clashmore Golf Society- 1^st tee reserved from 10.45am to 12.30pm.

Wednesday 23^rd March – 18-hole Stableford, Club Competition. Prizes dependent on entries.

Thursday 24^th, Friday 25^th and Saturday 26^th March – Ballymacarbry Community Golf Classic, team of 4 classic, EUR 140 per team of four.

Sunday 27^th March – Club Competition, 18-hole Stableford.

Bank Holiday Monday 28^th March – Junior Scratch Cup kindly sponsored by Waterford Crystal, timesheet posted, handicap eligibility 5 to 11.

Time sheets in operation for all competitions.

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

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Ballymacarbry Community Golf Classic

The Ballymacarbry Community Golf Classic takes place on Thursday 24^th, Friday 25^th and Saturday 26^th March. It is a team of 4 Stableford, gents, ladies or mixed with an entry fee of EUR140 per team and in order to make a reservation please telephone West Waterford on 058-43216 or 058-41475 as timesheets are filling up very quickly.

Junior Scratch Cup

Waterford Crystal is kindly sponsoring the Junior Scratch Cup competition this year. It takes place on Easter Monday 28^th March and is an 18-hole Stroke event with handicap range of 5 to 11. The timesheet always fills up very quickly for this prestigious event and prompt reservation of your tee-time is advised. To make your reservation please telephone West Waterford on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

CATERING SERVICE

Martin’s Catering Ltd. took over the catering services in the Clubhouse on 1^st March. We wish Valerie and her team every success for the future, and we would like to take this opportunity to ask members to do their utmost to support them in their efforts.

TSUNAMI APPEAL

A donation of EUR1536.00 has been forwarded to the G.U.I. to be distributed between the four main charities dealing with the Tsunami Appeal Disaster.

A major Thank You to all those who supported this venture so generously

LOCKER ALLOCATION

The locker fee for 2005 is EUR 15 and if this fee and any arrears are not paid immediately, the relevant locker will be forfeited and be made available for hire to members on the waiting list.

FÁILTE HOUSE OPEN QUALIFIER

The timesheet for our first Wednesday Open which takes place on Wednesday 13^th April will be posted shortly. This weekly competition generates huge interest year on year, with this year’s event promising to be the most successful to date. This Open Qualifier is a keystone of the golfing calendar at West Waterford Golf and Country Club and Fáilte House are delighted to be associated with the event. For each and every Wednesday throughout the summer, there will be a timesheet in operation for the Open Singles and to reserve your tee-time, simply telephone the Clubhouse on 058-43216 or 058-41475. For those lucky enough to qualify, will take place this year on Sunday 23^rd October, a week in advance of the Bank Holiday weekend. Many thanks to the sponsors Fáilte House. (www.failtehouse.com)

CARE OF THE COURSE

It has come to our attention that the scourge of pitch/plug marks on greens, is rearing its ugly head once more, not that it ever goes away permanently, just ask the greenkeeper and his fellow workers. Day in day out the course workers are doing their utmost to ensure the quality of the playing surfaces on the greens and it is soul destroying to be faced with unrepaired greens again. As stated previously, numerous visitors to our club in recent months have been complimentary on the quality and appearance of our golf course, please do your level best to keep it this way.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

As we approach Easter all subscriptions for the 2005 season should now be paid. We request that all members who haven’t paid to please submit the appropriate amount to the office, by post or in person immediately.

FIXTURE BOOKLETS

Our fixture booklet for the 2005 season is now well on the way to being with the publishers, as several members of the Committee are putting together the final nuts and bolts of the calendar for 2005. It should be published in approximately two weeks time and will be freely available in the office. All members are urged to pick up a copy in order to make themselves familiar with the up and coming events of what promises to be an extremely busy golfing year at West Waterford Golf and Country Club.

CLUB CONTACT DETAILS

Telephone: 058 43216

Fax: 058 44343

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com

Thanks.