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WEST WATERFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB NOTES
Notes for week ending 14th August 2005
The timesheet is now posted for the 2005 President’s Prize, which this year is kindly, presented by Willie Lyons. The competition takes place on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st August and will be a 36-hole Stableford event off the white markers. The draw for playing partners and precise playing time takes place in the Clubhouse on Wednesday evening 17th August at 8pm. Willie is a staunch and hard-working Club member, and has done Trojan carrying out numerous Club duties, and I am sure all the members will be out in force to support him. We wish Willie & wife Geraldine all the very best for this prestigious weekend at West Waterford.
SEAMUS POWER CONTINUES IN SPARKLING FORM
Irish junior international Seamus Power swept to the biggest first round victory in the British Boy’s Open Amateur golf championship at Hunstanton Golf Club on the Norfolk coast on Monday the 8th. Seamus who recently won the June Park Hotel Sports-star award was in inspirational form to crush Peter Williams of Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, son of the legendary Welsh rugby star JPR Williams, by 8 & 6. “It was one of those days when everything went right. I am thrilled to have won my first round so comfortably," said Seamus on Monday following his win. Seamus built on his successful first round effort, needing only 14 holes to dispose of Tim Chatfield from Wentworth Golf Club by 6 & 4 in the second round. Seamus then produced yet another spectacular performance for the third consecutive day to storm into round four (the last 32) on Wednesday. The 18-year old International overwhelmed Italian Joon Kim by 6 & 5 meaning he had only played 39 holes to achieve his three victories. “I felt great and really played some awesome golf, I did not give Joon a chance”, Seamus said after his bogey free round which put him through to meet fellow Irish International Shane Lowry from Esker Hills in the last 32. Unfortunately Seamus’s great run came to an end on Thursday morning when Shane came through after a close match to win 2 & 1 to advance to the last 16. While Seamus will be somewhat disappointed to lose out at this stage, he can feel proud of his efforts in Hunstanton and certainly all at West Waterford are proud of his achievements in the last week. Well done Seamus.
COMPETITION RESULTS
Friday 12th, Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th August, Club competition, 18 Hole Stableford
1st: Peter Foley. (12) 42pts. 2nd: Morrie Ferncombe (5) 42pts. Gross: Jimmy Murphy (7) 29pts. 3rd: Brian O'Callaghan (17) 42pts. C.S.S.
FAILTE HOUSE OPEN QUALIFIER
Result from Wednesday 10th August, Open 18-hole Stableford
1st: Liam Higgins (13) Monkstown 41pts. 2nd: John Fleming (9) W.W.G.C.C. 40pts
Gross: Barry O’ Neill (1) Waterford 37pts. 3rd: Conor Roche (18) W.W.G.C.C. 40pts
4th: John Buckley (21) Lee Valley 40pts. 5th: Noel Conway (17) W.W.G.C.C. 39pts
C.S.S. 39pts
Timesheet posted for next weeks Failte House Open Qualifier on Wednesday 17th August. Visitors are asked to note that GUI cards are mandatory.
HIGH HANDICAP
Result from Tuesday 9th August, 13-hole Stableford
High Handicap A.
1st: Michael O’Dwyer (18) 39pts. 2nd: Ronan Culloo (21) 29pts.
3rd: Michael Bryne (23) 28pts
High Handicap B.
1st: Tom Higgins (20) 28pts. 2nd: Patsy O’Donnell (19) 24pts.
3rd: Joe Hackett (18) 23pts
Guest: Philip Walsh (12) 28pts
Next High Handicap Tuesday 16th August
Scramble, Barbeque and presentation of outstanding prizes
A very successful scramble took place Friday last with members coming out in force to enjoy the continuing good weather conditions.
1st: Philip Walsh, Bertie Hallahan, Mary Barron 27 4/12
2nd: Ray Donnelly, Noel Conway, Joanna Barron 29 8/12
Gross: Ray Spratt, Michael O’Dwyer, Alicia Browne,
3rd: Philip Spratt, Reena McDonnell, Ann Spratt 30 2/12
4th: Percy Walsh, Noel Landers, Noreen Bryne 30 11/12
Following the scramble a presentation of prizes for the best placed West Waterford player thus far in the Fáilte House Open Singles Wednesday Qualifers. The following players received prizes: John Flynn, John Keane, Michael Healy, Kealan Drohan, Michael Landers, Michael O’Dwyer, Ber Whelan, Philip Duggan, Jim Meaney, Percy Walsh, Michael O’Keeffe, Malcolm Ashby, Michael O’Brien and Patrick O’Riordan. The Fáilte House open Singles Qualifer continues each and every Wednesday with a prize for the best qualifier each day and also a prize for the best placed West Waterford club member.
The prizes for the Self Help Open Fourball organized by Justin Spratt and played the previous week were also presented on the night before a packed Clubhouse.
Please note that a Final Scramble, Barbeque with music and craic and presentation of outstanding prizes is scheduled for Friday 26th August, so watch this space!
HIGH HANDICAP ANNUAL OUTING
The Annual High handicap Outing to Water Rock Golf Club took place on Sunday and a great time was had by all, by all accounts!
JUNIOR NEWS
Result from Tuesday 8th August, 18 Hole Stableford:
1st: Aidan Walsh (12) 41pts
2nd: David Bryne (23) 39pts
Gross: Philip Walsh (12) 27pts gross
3rd: Gary Hurley (24) 38pts
4th: Terence Robson (35) 38pts
Best 36: John Longan (36) 35pts
Best lady: Shona Curran (24) 35pts
2nd best lady: Emily Whelan (36) 23pts
C.S.S. 39pts
Next Junior competition Tuesday 16th August at 9.30am sharp and is a Golfer of the Year competition, followed by a junior golf lesson at 2.30pm.
FIXTURES
Tuesday 16th August – High Handicap
Wednesday 17th August – FAILTE HOUSE OPEN QUALIFIER, Open 18-hole Stableford.
Friday 19th, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st August, PRESIDENT’S PRIZE kindly presented by Willie Lyons
Tuesday 23rd August – High Handicap
Wednesday 24th August – FAILTE HOUSE OPEN QUALIFIER, Open18-hole Stableford.
Friday 26th & Saturday 27th August – Club Competition. 18-hole Stableford.
Sunday 28th August – Competition sponsored by Tom Feerick followed by a ladies open 9-hole at 4pm, timesheets now posted. Presentation of prizes will take place at 8.30pm on the Sunday night together with the presentation of prizes from the Ulster Bank Open which took place on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Tuesday 30th August – High Handicap
Wednesday 31st August – FÁILTE HOUSE OPEN QUALIFER, Open 18-hole Stableford, timesheet in operation
Thursday 1st September – Open seniors, 18-hole Stableford, Categories: 60 to 64. 65 to 69 and 70+, Kindly sponsored by The Country Store, Mitchel Street Arcade.
Please note that Tom Feerick’s Open Day, which was deferred from the last day of Open Week, now takes place on Sunday 28th August, Golfer of the Week will be decided following this event.
A full list of our fixtures and other information is available on our website:
JACK LYNCH MEMORIAL TROPHY
Our Jack Lynch team gained their third victory in this annual event played between the three local golf clubs on Monday evening last. Vice Captain of West Waterford and team manager Ollie Broderick had his panel fully tuned up to score a resounding victory and following this win Ollie’s name is in the hat for several managerial positions in the coming year so 2006 promises to be a very busy year for Ollie!
Following the matches at the three courses the players headed for Johnny Lynch’s hostelry, The Parrish Bar where Johnny had food laid on for the participants and discussions and post mortems galore ensued.
Many thanks is due to Johnny Lynch for his continued sponsorship and support of this great fun event between the 3 local Golf Clubs, which is in memory of his late father who was twice Captain of Dungarvan Golf Club.
Forthcoming Events
Tom Feerick’s Open Day, which was deferred from the last day of Open Week, now takes place on Sunday 28th August; Golfer of the Week will be decided following this event. Presentation of prizes will take place at 8.30pm on the Sunday night together with the presentation of prizes from the Ulster Bank Open which took place on the August Bank Holiday weekend and the prizewinners from that event who are requested to be in attendance are as follows: Morrie Ferncombe (WW), Séan Walzer (Callan), Mark Shanahan (WW), Tom Marley (WW), Austin Spratt (WW) and Denis Gaffney (Rathsallagh).
Open Seniors kindly sponsored by The Country Store, Mitchel Street Arcade, takes place on Thursday 1st September.
Timesheets now posted for both of the above events.
CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES KINDLY SPONSORED BY ABBEY AUTOS SERVICES (PAUDIE LANDERS)
The Club Mixed Foursomes kindly sponsored by Abbey Autos Services (Paudie Landers) is now approaching conclusion. Responsibility of arranging matches lies with the top pairing on the draw sheet in each round.
CLUB FOURBALL KINDLY SPONSORED BY FITZGERALD INSURANCES
The Club Fourball kindly sponsored by Fitzgerald Insurances is now at the semi-final stage, which has a deadline of 26th August, again with no exceptions. Responsibility of arranging matches lies with the top pairing on the draw sheet in each round.
CLUB SINGLES MATCHPLAY KINDLY SPONSORED BY EAST CORK OIL
The Club singles which is kindly sponsored again this year by East Cork Oil is also now under way with the next round of matches having a deadline of 28th August, again with no exceptions. Responsibility of arranging matches lies with the top pairing on the draw sheet in each round.
CONDOLENCES
Sincere condolences from everyone at West Waterford Golf Club go to loyal Club Member Des Nangle on the death of his wife Eileen last week and sympathies from all at the Club also to Phil Kinsella whose mother passed to her eternal reward last week.
CLUB CONTACT DETAILS
Telephone: 058 43216
Fax: 058 44343
E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com
Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com
Notes to Publisher
The ladies golf notes will be E-mailed to your paper separately by our Lady PRO.
Please insert the CLUB CONTACT DETAILS at the end, after the Ladies notes.
Thanks.
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Waterford Golf Club
Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland
Tel: 058 -
43216 or 41475
Fax: 058 - 44343
E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com
Web site: http://westwaterfordgolf.com