West Waterford Golf News and Notes

WEST WATERFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

Gents Notes for week ending 22^ndOctober 2006

Competition Results:

Saturday 21^st October Club competition

1^st: Peter Purcell (14) - 41pts. 2^nd: Patsy O'Donnell (12) - 39pts. Gross: Karl O Callaghan (3) - 34pts. C.S.S. 38

Grand Final of Open Qualifier Kindly Sponsored by Al Eile Stud:

The Grand Final of the Al Eile Stud Open qualifier took place on Sunday 22^nd October last. Competition was fierce as all the qualifiers tried their utmost to lift the coveted title of Grand Final winner of 2006, which of course carries with it a five year exemption from qualifying in future Open qualifiers. This weekly competition generates huge interest year on year with this years being the most successful to date. The Open Qualifier is a keystone of the golfing calendar at West Waterford Golf and Country Club. The presentation of a fabulous array of prizes took place before a packed clubhouse on Sunday Evening.

Al Eile Grand Final Results:

1^st Nett: Patrick O'Riordan (12) - 44pts.  1^st Gross: Mark Shanahan (+2) - 39pts.

2^nd Nett: Jimmy Murphy (8) - 43pts.  2^nd Gross: Michael Green (1) - 37pts.

3^rd Nett: Ben Price (12) - 42pts. 3^rd Gross: Morrie Ferncombe (4) - 36pts.

4^th Nett: Pat Landers (15) - 42pts. 5^th Nett: John Flynn (10) 41pts.

6^th Nett: John McGrath (10) - 41pts. 7^th Nett: John O'Brien (18) - 41pts.

8^th Nett: Stephen Englishby (18) - 41pts. 

Best overall Nett Qualifier: Billy Sheehan (12) - 45pts.

Best overall Gross Qualifier: Mark Shanahan (+2) - 40pts.

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Thank You

A sincere thank you to all the members and our numerous visitors who have supported our Open Qualifier since last April, ensuring its tremendous success this year, we look forward to seeing you all back in April 2007 when the Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier will resume. Patrons are also reminded that we will have an Open Wednesday competition (Autumn/Winter) each and every Wednesday until further notice.

Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier Competition Wednesday 18^th October

1^st: Colin Glasswell (12) W.W.G.C.C. - 42pts. 2^nd: Paul Stinson (16) U.S.A. - 38pts.

Gross: John O’Donnell (5) Dundrum G.C. - 30pts. 3^rd: Jimmy Murphy (8) W.W.G.C.C - 37pts. 4^th: P.J. Barry (13) Dungarvan G.C. - 36pts. C.S.S: 39pts

Weekly 9-hole

Monday 16^th to Friday 20^th October – Best 9-hole Card during the week

1^st: Chris McDonald (18) W.W.G.C.C. - 21pts (Back 6). 2^nd: John Begley (16) W.W.G.C.C. - 21pts (Back 3). 3^rd: Morrie Ferncombe (4) W.W.G.C.C. - 21pts (Back 1)

Next weeks 9-hole is from Monday 23^rd October to Friday 27^th October

Junior Matchplay:

Philip Spratt captured the Junior Matchplay (The Ray Spratt Cup) title following a titanic struggle with Kieran Gee which went to extra holes after Philip holed a match-saving eight footer on the 18^th hole.

Fixtures:

Monday 23^rd to Friday 27^th October – Weekly 9-hole

Wednesday 25^th October Autumn Open Singles commences, (see notes)

Friday 27^th & Saturday 28^th October – Club competition

Sunday 29^th October - Golfer of the year competition (SEJA 10.30am to 12.30pm)

Wednesday 1^st November – Autumn Open Singles

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 3^rd, 4^th & 5^th November – Club competition.

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

High handicap Annual Outing:

The Annual High handicap Outing to Water Rock Golf Club has been rescheduled for Bank Holiday Monday 30^th October. A new list has been posted (the old list of names is no longer valid), on the notice-board in the main hallway and any person interested in playing on the day is urged to put their name on the list as soon as possible. The tee-time available has been extended, however numbers are still limited and to repeat, only the new list of intending players is valid and up to date.

Open Wednesday Competitions:

Owing to the ongoing success of the Al Eile Stud Open Wednesday qualifiers, we are going to continue with an Open Wednesday competition from Wednesday 25^th October onwards. These competitions will be known as Autumn/Winter Open Wednesday competitions and will commence on Wednesday 25^th October following the Al Eile Stud Grand Final. The entry fee for visitors will be €25.00, while the member's entry will be €10.00 both of which will include a golfer’s tea. Prizes will be awarded each and every Wednesday and will be dependent on the number of entries. This is hoped to maintain interest and impetus on the Wednesdays up to the Christmas period.

Important Rule Change (Brickey River):

Please note that when playing the 2^nd, 12^th, 14^th and 15^th holes, the Brickey River and area to the left of, is declared a lateral water hazard and extends to infinity. (Rule 33-2a/11). This is outlined along with other rules on the new re-print of our scorecard which also carries a change of the indices of holes 1 and 13 on the gents scorecard which are now stroke index 18 and stroke index 17 respectively.

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 help to keep it this way.

Names Only on Timesheets and Cancelled Tee times:

With more limited time available for play and increased playing numbers, the practice of putting down a name +1 or +2 is no longer acceptable. With immediate effect +1 or +2 on singles timesheets will be removed. Only individual names will suffice as this facilitates the smooth running of the timesheet, by identifying who is actually booked in to play with whom. 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.

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.

Club Contact details:

Telephone:            058 43216

Fax:     058 44343

E-mail:            info@westwaterfordgolf.com

Website:            www.westwaterfordgolf.com

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Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland

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