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WEST WATERFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
Gents Notes for week ending 9th April 2006
Munster Youths Amateur Open Championship
The GUI Munster Youths Amateur Open Championship was held at Thurles Golf Club over the weekend. With rounds of 69 and 74 on Friday and Saturday and a faultless round of 65 on Sunday Seamus Power from West Waterford Golf Club won the Munster Youths Amateur Open Championship for 2006. This follows his victories in 2005 winning the Irish Youths Amateur Open and as a team member in the victorious West Waterford team in the All-Ireland Junior Foursomes Championship.
Congratulations to Seamus on this most recent victory and we wish him well in the West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship being held at Co. Sligo Golf Club Rosses Point next weekend.
Competition Results
Friday 7th, Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th April - Club competition, 18-hole Stableford
1st: Gary Twomey (15) - 40pts. 2nd: Jimmy Murphy (7) - 39pts. Gross: Rory Fitzgerald (4) - 32pts. 3rd: John Fleming (9) - 38pts 4th: Mark Long (19) - 38pts. (CSS.38)
Result from Wednesday 5th April
1st: Tom Reynolds (18) Gold Coast G.C. - 39pts. 2nd: Tommy Butler (10) W.W.G.C.C. - 38pts back 9. 3rd: Tim Cooke (14) W.W.G.C.C. - 38pts. CSS: 39pts
Final Spring Open Wednesday competition takes place on Wednesday 12th April.
Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier recommences on Wednesday 19th April
High Handicap Tuesday 4th April
1st: Paudie Landers (18) - 22pts
2nd: Patsy Donnelly (18) - 19pts
3rd: Chris McDonald (18) - 19pts
Best Guest: Tom Power (17) - 22pts
Junior Scratch Cup
Waterford Crystal is kindly sponsoring the Junior Scratch Cup competition this year. It takes place on Easter Monday 17th April and is an 18-hole Stroke event with handicap range of 5 to 11. The timesheet is filling up 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.
Fixtures
Tuesday 11th April – High Handicap
Wednesday 12th April – Spring Open 18-hole Stableford.
Thursday 13th, Friday 14th & Saturday 15th April – Tanzania Hospital Fund Golf Classic The event is organised by Tom Marley.
Sunday 16th April - Club competition, Golfer of the year competition
Easter Monday 17th April - Junior Scratch Cup, 18-hole Stroke event with handicap range of 5 to 11
Tuesday 18th April – High Handicap
Wednesday 19th April - Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier (first of the season)
Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd April - Club competition, 18 -hole Stableford
Tuesday 25th April – High Handicap
Wednesday 26th April - Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier
A full list of our fixtures and other information is available on our website:
The timesheet for our first Wednesday Open which takes place on Wednesday 19th 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 we are delighted to welcome Al Eile Stud and Michael Ryan on board as the new sponsor of this weekly event. Consequently the competition will now be known as the Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier. 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 22nd October, a week in advance of the Bank Holiday weekend. Many thanks to our new sponsors Al Eile Stud.
Scramble, Presentation of Prizes and Club Mixed Foursomes Draw.
Our first scramble of the season will take place on Friday evening 28th April. It is hoped to have scrambles on a monthly basis for the summer months and all members are urged to try their utmost to play. It is also intended to stage outstanding prize giving following the monthly scrambles in the future.
Subscriptions
Subscriptions for 2006 should at this stage be paid in full, please remit the appropriate amount by post or to the office in person, immediately.
Our fixture booklet for the 2006 season has now been published and is now available from 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.
Dungarvan Senior Pairs Classic
The inaugural staging of this new event took place on the 3 local courses, Dungarvan, Gold Coast and West Waterford on Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th April 2006 and was a resounding success helped by the improved weather conditions. Judging by the reaction of the participants this will become an annual event at the 3 local courses.
Dungarvan Golf International
This prestigious event now in its eighth year takes place from 23rd to the 25th May at our three local courses. The International which is jointly sponsored this year by Michael Ryan and his company Saltan Properties together with Bulmers 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. Any member of West Waterford, who brings a team, can avail of a free golf entry. This must be specified at the entry stage and all teams must include at least two visitors. For any further information please contact the Tournament Director on 058-5555, 058-42416 or 058-44055.
Golf Lessons
T.W Murphy E.G.T.F is available for golf lessons. Timmy can be contacted by ringing 086-3521070 for an appointment.
Locker Allocation
The locker fee for 2006 is €15 and should now be paid, any member wishing to forfeit hi/her locker is asked to inform the office so that vacant lockers may be made available for hire to members on the waiting list.
Timesheet Notice
Please remember: Players with their names on the timesheet have priority on the 1st tee.
All members are also urged to telephone the office if they wish to cancel a tee time that they have booked in the interest of fairness to all.
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