West Waterford Golf News and Notes

Gents Notes for week ending 4^th February 2007

Seamus Power starts 2007 Season in America in fine style:

Even though it was Seamus’s first outing of the Spring Collegiate season, he wasted no time in proving in no uncertain terms that he belonged at the PING Arizona Intercollegiate. Seamus finished the third and final round of the event with a 3 under par 68 thus ending the tournament with 3 sub 70 rounds (69, 66, and 68 = 203) to claim joint runner-up position in an elite field of the top amateurs in American Collegiate golf. East Tennessee State University Head Coach Fred Warren was fulsome in his praise for Seamus following the event. “Everything just came together at the right time” Seamus said following his final round, “We just had enough time between Christmas and now to practice and get ready. I hit a lot of fairways the last couple of days which was important because this course was unlike any other I’ve played. It was very strange hitting from fairway to fairway with desert everywhere. As a team it was good to see us score well. Seamus will return to action in late February at the Puerto Rico Classic in San Juan. For up to date information on Seamus’s progress simply visit www.ETSUBucs.com and click on the golf link.

Competition Results:

Wednesday 31^st January to Sunday 4^th February 16 Hole Stableford – 4^th Round of the Winter League, kindly sponsored by Comeragh Oil

1^st: Pat Murphy (12) - 40pts. 2^nd: Philip Duggan (16) - 40pts. 3^rd: Michael Landers (15) 39pts. Gross: Alan Harty (scr@ 32pts. 4^th: John O'Shea (18) - 38pts. 5^th: Ger Scully (14) - 38pts. 6^th: Noel Landers (17) - 38pts. 7^th: Bertie Hallahan (15) - 38pts. 8^th: Chris O'Shea (17) - 38pts. 9^th: Jim Meaney (16) - 38pts.

Sunday 4^th saw the completion of the Stableford rounds of the Winter League. Fierce competition amongst teams for their place in the matchplay rounds resulted in some unexpected changes in the last four. Well done to all teams and commiserations to those who didn’t make it.

The top 12 teams at the end of the qualifying rounds who now go through to the Matchplay rounds are as follows:

The Spring - 717. Cappoquin - 716. Clashmore - 707. Killeagh - 693. Dungarvan - 690. Glenbeg - 689. Ardmore - 684. Old Boro' - 684. Affane - 683. The Brickey's - 682. Killrossanty - 676.  Cappagh - 674.

The top four teams go through to the quarter-finals stage while the remaining eight play off for their place in the quarter-finals, pairings as follows:

Dungarvan vs. Cappagh. Glenbeg vs. Kilrossanty. Ardmore vs. Brickies and Affane vs. Old Boro'

Every effort to be made for matches to be completed by Sunday 11^th February

Fixtures:

Wednesday 7^th February – Spring Open Competition

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9^th, 10^th and 11^th February – Club competition, 16-hole Stableford, timesheets in operation.

Monday 5^th to Sunday 11^th February – preliminary quarter final matches (over 18 holes) of the Winter League kindly sponsored by Comeragh Oil

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

Spring Open Wednesday Competitions:

As envisaged we will resume the Open Wednesday competitions now that the Comeragh Oil sponsored Winter league is at the matchplay stages. This is hoped to maintain interest and impetus prior to the onset of the spring/summer period when the main body of the golfing calendar for 2007 will commence. The Wednesday competitions will continue up to the re-start of the Al Eile Stud Open Qualifiers on Wednesday 18^th April 2007.

Margaret Rochford Memorial Shield:

There was a huge turnout once more from the Killeagh GAA Golf Society and many local members for the annual Margaret Rochford Memorial Shield which took place on Monday last. The course was in superb condition which goes in some way to explain the fantastic scores returned on the day. West Waterford member Chris Gough playing off 12 captured the Margaret Rochford Memorial Shield with a superb 49 points, while Luke Swain from Youghal Golf Club also off 12 took away the Tom Fitzgibbon Perpetual Trophy with a fine 44 points. West Waterford’s Liam Hansbury played well to finish in 3^rd position with renowned low handicapper Noel Foley captured the gross prize. Once again Ray Rochford was very much to the fore with the organization of the event, further outlining his great support for West Waterford Golf Club.

South East League:

The fixture schedule for the South East League is now set out and the full list of dates and details are posted on the notice board. The South East League is a very important stepping stone in the preparation for both the Pierce Purcell and Jimmy Bruen GUI events and our Pierce Purcell and Jimmy Bruen Managers will be keeping a close eye on proceedings and will be trying to select as varied group of players as possible during the South East League so as to ensure the strongest possible teams represent West Waterford later on in the season.

Any member who is interested in being considered for selection for the South East League is requested to place their name on the list. Prospective players are asked to note that it is their lowest handicap in the previous 2006 season which is applicable.

Subscriptions:

Subscriptions for the 2007 season are now due, we would like to thank those who have already paid for their prompt response, and request all members who haven’t paid to please submit the appropriate amount to the office, by post or in person at their earliest convenience.

Dungarvan Seniors Pairs Classic:

This competition which was a huge success last year will again be staged at the 3 local courses Dungarvan, Gold Coast and West Waterford on Tuesday 10^th, Wednesday 11^th and Thursday 12^th April 2007. The competition format is as follows: 2 person rumble, 2 person scramble and Fourball Betterball. The competition fees are as follows: 2 nights b&b, 3 rounds of golf and entry is €142pps, for visitors not availing of accommodation the fee is €67 pp, while members of any of the three host Clubs may enter for €62pp. Last years event was fully subscribed and hopefully the same will apply for this year’s event. Entry forms for this year’s renewal are available at the 3 participating Golf Clubs.

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 €80, 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. Tickets are valid up to 31^st December 2007.

Dungarvan Golf International:

Following feedback from previous competitors and extensive discussions between the 3 local golf clubs, the Classic will undergo some changes in date and formats to provide fresh impetus to the event. The 2007 Classic is taking place on the 12^th, 13^th and 14^th June 2007, for information on the event please contact the Tournament Co-coordinator Marie Curran on 058-42870 or 087- 2347918.

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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