WEST WATERFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB NOTES

Notes for week ending 8^th May 2005

AIB IRISH AMATEUR OPEN AT CARTON HOUSE

Club Members Seamus Power and Mark Shanahan were both in action in the Irish Amateur Open Championship at the O'Meara designed new golf facility at Carton House over the weekend.

They opened with scores of 69 and 76 respectively with Seamus playing superb golf carving out 7 birdies in his first round, to lie in third place entering the second round. He followed up his 69 with a steady 73 to be positioned in 2^nd place at 2 under par after the second round.

In a National and International field of 120 the cut was for 40 players to compete in the final 36 holes on Sunday. Seamus carded rounds of 74 and 73 to finish in fifth place on his own with 289 for the competition. Unfortunately Mark did not make it to the last 40.

Seamus played with wisdom and grace displaying maturity beyond his years and as the leading Munster player in the Competition he is in a good position for future selection in Irish National teams.

Well done to Seamus and Mark for flying the West Waterford flag high in this prestigious event.

Irish Amateur Results.

1^st: 283, D Ramsey (Scotland). 2^nd: 285, D Crowe (Dunmurry). 3^rd: 286, M McGeady (North West). 4^th: 288, C Doran (Banbridge). 5^th: 289, S Power (West Waterford).

COMPETITION RESULTS.

Club Foursomes kindly sponsored by Tom Curran Hardware

1^st: John O'Connell (8) and Pat Lennon (21) 61.5pts

2^nd: Fintan Gee (14) and Kieran Gee (15) 63pts.

Friday 6^th and Saturday 7^th May – Club competition. 18-hole Stableford

1^st: Gary Bell (10) 41pts.

2^nd: Pat Collins (16) 40pts.

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J.B CARR TROPHY

The West Waterford J.B. Carr Trophy team was in action on Thursday last in Tramore Golf Club and they were victorious in dramatic fashion. At the halfway stage it looked like a lost cause but the team ably led by Terry O’ Callaghan managed to eke out a victory on a scoreline of 3 to 2 to progress to the next round of a competition in which they are Munster Champions.

THE WALTER RALEIGH THREE BROTHERS CLASSIC

The Walter Raleigh 3 Brothers Golf Classic of 2005 sponsored by Guinness Group Sales took place at West Waterford and Youghal Golf clubs on Friday and Saturday 6^th and 7^th May. This was the ninth year of this unique competition and it was great to see all the familiar faces and some new ones all in threes!

The event proved a huge success once more, due in no small part to the hard work which has been put into it down through the years by well known Youghal golfer Jim Furey and the Murphy family from The Walter Raleigh Hotel in Youghal.

The groups of 3 brothers played 18 holes in West Waterford on Friday and 18 holes in Youghal G.C. on Saturday with all participants getting together in the Walter Raleigh on Saturday Night for the Presentation Banquet.

In the last week Ed and Mary Murphy have sold the Walter Raleigh Hotel and we wish them well for the future.

Overall Result:

1^st: Landers. 177. 2^nd: Hannon. 167. 3^rd: Hogan. 162

4^th: Coleman. 156. (Back-9). 5^th: Lynch (A) 156. 6^th: Coote (A) 153

West Waterford best rounds.

1^st: Scully. 81. 2^nd: Sheehan. 80. 3^rd: Desmond. 79.

Youghal best rounds

1^st: Carroll. 79. 2^nd: Breheny. 79. 3^rd: Morrison (A) 79.

FAILTE HOUSE OPEN

Result from Wednesday 4^th May, 18-hole Stableford.

1^st: Joe O’Beirne (Carrick-on-Suir) (22) 44pts

2^nd: Kealan Drohan (W.W) (16) 43pts

Gross: Anthony O’Rourke (Lismore) (9) 29pts gross

3^rd: Philip Duggan (W.W.) (16) 39pts

C.S.S. 39pts

Timesheet posted for next weeks Failte House Open Qualifier which takes place on

Wednesday 11^th May

Visitors are asked to note that GUI cards are mandatory.

BRICKEY GOLF SOCIETY

The Brickey Golf Society had a very successful outing in New Ross Golf Club on Friday last with weather and course conditions excellent on the day.

Results:

1^st: Tommy Butler (9) 36pts. 2^nd: Billy Nugent (14) 36pts. John O'Connell (7) 35pts.

HIGH HANDICAP

Result from Tuesday 3^rd May, 9-hole Stableford

A

1^st: Liam Reilly (21) 19pts.

2^nd: Paddy Murphy (18) 17pts

3^rd: Michael O’Riordan (18) 17pts

B

1^st: Mark Long (19) 17pts

2^nd: David Condon (18) 17pts

3^rd: Gerard McGarth (18) 16pts

Guest: Bertie Hallahan (14) 19pts

Next High Handicap takes place on Tuesday 10^th May

FIXTURES

Tuesday 10^th May – High Handicap

Wednesday 11^th May – FAILTE HOUSE OPEN QUALIFIER, Open 18-hole Stableford, timesheet in operation. Visitors are asked to note that GUI cards are mandatory.

Friday and Saturday 13^th & 14^th May - Club Competition, 18-hole Stableford.

Sunday 15^th May – Club Competition, 18-hole stroke, Golfer of the Year.

Tuesday 17^th May – High Handicap

Wednesday 18^th May – FAILTE HOUSE OPEN QUALIFIER, Open 18-hole Stableford, timesheet in operation. Visitors are asked to note that GUI cards are mandatory.

SUMMER SCRAMBLE

Next Friday 13^th May will see the start of the Summer Scramble competitions. The draw for playing partners takes place at 6:30PM with shotgun start at 7:00PM. The competition is for Ladies and Gents; all are welcome.

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

SUBSCRIPTIONS

At this stage 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.

DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL

This prestigious event now in its seventh year takes place from 24^th to the 26^th May at or three local courses. The International is a showcase event for golf in the area and brings an influx of visitors to the town and surrounding areas, which is of benefit to all. For any further information please contact the Tournament Director on 058-42416,058-42249 or 058-44055.

DUNGARVAN GOLF TRIANGLE

Golf tourism as we all know is now a big business in Ireland and the Dungarvan area is ideally placed to garner its share of this ever expanding market. A major selling point of our three courses, Dungarvan Golf Club, Gold Coast Golf Club and ourselves West Waterford Golf Club is that we are all within 5 minutes drive of Dungarvan town center. The ‘Dungarvan Golf Triangle’ effectively, allows you to purchase a ticket that enables you to play each of the three courses, Monday to Friday for the combined price of €75, and in this era of high green fee rates, this represents good value. ‘The Dungarvan Golf Triangle’ is being advertised through all the usual mediums and is on sale in each of the three golf clubs.

CLUB CONTACT DETAILS

Telephone: 058 43216

Fax: 058 44343

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com

Thanks.