West Waterford Golf News and Notes

Gents Notes for week ending 1^st July 2007

Double Delight for Seamus Power as he lifts Second Irish Youths’ Title

It was always going to be the biggest week in the short history of West Waterford Golf Club; and a defining one for its star golfer Seamus Power. The staging of the Irish Youths’ Championship and the International match between Scotland and Ireland was a huge honor and no small challenge for the club. Blessed with decent weather, the tournament got off to an auspicious start on Wednesday when the powerful Scottish team signaled their intentions with an emphatic win over the Irish, 6 matches to 3.

On Thursday morning, Seamus Power set off in quest of his second Youths’ title in 3 years. Having lifted the title in 2005 in Portumna, expectations were high, but the weight of performing before his home supporters was always going to be a challenge. But in round one, Seamus did not disappoint firing a course record 68, to lead by two. In the afternoon round, he played steady golf for a round of 71, to hold an overnight lead of two shots from newly crowned Scottish Amateur Champion, Scott Borrowman and his fellow team-mate Andrew Culverwell.

On Friday morning, Seamus got off to the best possible start with birdies on the 1^st and 2^nd, but the highly talented +4 handicap Scotsman played relentless golf to reduce the gap to one at lunchtime. In the final round, Seamus again birdied the 1^st to make the gap two, only to see Borrowman birdie the 7^th and 8^th to level matters. At this stage, one could feel the tension in the huge gallery that followed the match, and when the Scot birdied the 12^th, Seamus was behind for the first time in the tournament. The punishing finishing stretch would surely expose a weakness in either player. And from the middle of the fairway on the 14^th, the Scot found water, and Power’s par saw them draw level again. A stunning birdie on 15 for the West Waterford man raised hopes of an historic victory. This was confirmed on the long par 5, 16^th when Barrowman's drive found an unplayable lie in the woods to the right. His double bogey gave Seamus a three-shot cushion and a comfortable stroll into the history books.

It was a momentous occasion for Seamus and all at West Waterford. At the presentation ceremony, President-elect of the GUI Barry Doyle complimented all who made the championship such an outstanding success and looked forward to other major events over this magnificent golf course. Let the celebrations begin!

Ireland V Scotland Youths International

This last week has been a momentous occasion for West Waterford Golf Club as we staged an International match on Wednesday 27^th between the Irish and Scottish youths teams which preceded our hosting of the Irish Youths Championship of 2007 on Thursday 28^th and Friday 29^th June.

Results of Ireland V Scotland Youths International:

Foursomes: (Ireland names first)

Niall Kearney & Seamus Power lost 3&1 Lewis Kirkton & Scott Borrowman

Andrew Hogan & Dara Lernihan lost 7&6 Jordan Findlay & Philip McLean

Neil O’Brien & Fergal Rafferty halved with Robert McKnight & Ross Kellett

Result: Ireland ½ Scotland 2 ½

Singles:

Seamus Power won 6&4 Lewis Kirkton

Andrew Hogan lost 2&1 Scott Borrowman

Niall Kearney won 1 hole Philip McLean

Neil O’Brien halved with Jordan Findlay

Dara Lernihan lost 3&2 Robert McKnight

Fergal Rafferty lost 2&1 Ross Kellett

Result: Ireland 2 ½ Scotland 3 ½

Overall Match Result: Scotland 6 Ireland 3

Following the International match, there was a dinner and presentation attended by both teams and officials from the respective golfing unions together with officers of the host Club.

The main event commenced on Thursday morning at 7am as the field assembled for the Irish Youths Championship for 36 holes of golf with the top 36 and ties going forward for another 36 holes on Friday. There was an air of expectation within the Club as our own Seamus Power was among the leading contenders and he certainly did not disappoint his large band of followers.

The presentation of prizes for the Irish Youths Championship 2007 took place immediately after play in the Clubhouse and the speakers included the Chairman of the Munster Branch G.U.I. Sean McMahon, the President Elect of the Golfing Union of Ireland Barry Doyle and the Captain of West Waterford Golf Club, Mr. Michael O’Dwyer.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our members who volunteered for the numerous tasks associated with the smooth running of such a prestigious event from car parking attendants, to locker room staff and especially the junior members who were in action as caddies and ball spotters.

Captains Prize 2007 Kindly Presented by Michael O’Dwyer

To round off the greatest week in the history of West Waterford Golf Club the premier ‘major’ of 2007 the Captain’s Prize kindly presented by Michael O’Dwyer took place over the weekend. The qualifying round of 18-hole stroke took place on Friday and Saturday, with the leading 90 qualifiers completing again on Sunday over another 18 holes, with the aggregate score over the qualifying round and the final round determining the winner. Michael is a staunch and hard-working Club member, and the huge turnout was testament to Michael’s popularity within the Club. The presentation of prizes took place in the Clubhouse on Sunday night before a packed house as members were out in force to honor the Captain and we would like to thank Michael and Lyla for a great weekend at West Waterford Golf and Country Club.

Captains Prize Results

1^st Nett: Fintan Gee (16) - 137.

2^nd Nett: David Byrne (15) - 136.

1^st Gross: Seamus Power (+3) - 145.

3^rd Nett: Pat Murphy (12) - 140.

2^nd Gross: Andy Hickey (5) 152.

4^th Nett: Patsy Collins (1`3) - 142 (back 9, 2^nd 18).

3^rd Gross: John Fleming (8) - 158.

5ht Nett: Bill O'Shea (17) - 142 (back 9, 2^nd 18).

Cat.1 (0-7): Austin Spratt (6) - 146.

Cat. 2 (8-13): John Carroll (9) - 142.

Cat. 3 (14-18) Billy Nugent (16) - 144.

Cat.4 (19-24) Patsy Donnelly (19) - 148.

Best Nett 1^st 18: Darren Donovan (18) - 64.

Best Nett 2^nd 18: Phil Kinsella (13) - 71.

Best Gross 1^st 18: Pat Murray (5) - 77.

Best Gross 2^nd 18: Joe Murphy (6) 78.

Past Captain: John Power (9) 150.

Best Guest: Sean Wade (13) 78.

Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier Wednesday 27^th June

1^st: Michael Landers (16) W.W.G.C.C. - 39pts. 2^nd: Michael Lawlor (14) W.W.G.C.C. - 37pts. 3^rd: Ollie Broderick (16) W.W.G.C.C. - 37pts.

CSS: 39pts

Next Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier Wednesday 4^th July, timesheet in operation.

Junior Notes Wednesday 27^th June.

1^st: Chris Sadeki (36) - 46pts. 2^nd: Ian Walsh (18) - 42pts. 3^rd: Dara O’Riordan (32) - 41pts. 4^th: Lorcan Looby (21) - 41pts.

Next Junior Competition will take place on Tuesday 3^rd July

High Handicap Tuesday 26^th June

A 1^st: P.J. Spratt (21) - 45. 2^nd: John Laverty (18) - 49.

B 1^st: Shane Carroll (19) - 51 1/3. 2^nd: Steven Ronayne (18) - 54.

Guest: John Begley (15) 42

Next High Handicap Tuesday 3^rd July

Fixtures

Tuesday 3^rd July – High Handicap

Wednesday 4^th July - Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier, Open 18-hole Stableford

Thursday 5^th, Friday 6^th & Saturday 7^th – Killeagh GAA Classic

Sunday 8^th July – Club Competition

Tuesday 10^th July – High Handicap

Wednesday 11^th July – Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier

Thursday 12^th July – Ladies Open Day

Saturday 14^th & Sunday 15^th July – Club Competition

Tuesday 17^th July – High Handicap

Wednesday 18^th July – Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier

Friday 20^th – Sunday 29^th July – OPEN WEEK 

Friday 20^th July- Open 13-hole 3 person Scramble (Gents, Ladies or Mixed) kindly sponsored by Pat Curran Frozen Foods

Saturday 21^st July - Open Gents 18-hole Stroke kindly sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

Sunday 22^nd July - Open Gents 18-hole Gents Stableford kindly sponsored by FDC Accountants also Open Ladies 9-hole Competition from 5pm also kindly sponsored by FDC Accountants

Monday 23^rd July- Open Gents 18-hole Stableford kindly sponsored by The Park Hotel

Tuesday 24^th July- Open Ladies 18-hole Stableford kindly sponsored by Supervalu O’Connell St, also Open Gents 9-hole Competition from 6pm kindly sponsored Supervalu O’Connell St. 

Wednesday 25^th July- Open 18-hole Singles Stableford kindly sponsored by Glanbia

Thursday 26^th July- Open 18-hole 3 Person Rumble (Gents, ladies or Mixed) kindly sponsored by Allied Irish Bank

Friday 27^th July- Open Gents 18-hole Singles Stableford kindly sponsored by Eamonn Spratt Property Partners also Open Ladies 9-hole Competition from 6pm also kindly sponsored by Eamonn Spratt Property Partners

Saturday 28^th July- Open Gents 18-hole Fourball kindly sponsored by Dungarvan Chevrolet Ssangyong

Sunday 29^th July- Open Gents 18-hole Singles Stroke kindly sponsored by Dungarvan Lighting & Gifts & Wes Electrical also Open Ladies 9-hole Competition from 6pm also kindly sponsored by Dungarvan Lighting & Gifts & Wes Electrical

Special Prizes for Open Week Competitions include Golfer of the Week (Best 4 cards to count) kindly sponsored this year by David Walsh Office Supplies and the first Hole-in-one kindly sponsored again this year by Mahers Sports Emporium in Cork City.

The following conditions will apply to all competitions:

Handicap limit – 22 for Men’s Competitions, Handicap limit – 32 for Lady's Competitions

Juveniles with a Handicap of 16 or less are eligible for Gents Competition

Time sheets in operation for all competitions

Visitors are asked to note that GUI cards are mandatory.

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

Full Catering Facilities available 

Waterford Ladies Football Golf Classic

The Waterford Ladies Football Golf Classic scheduled for Thursday 21^st & Friday 22^nd June has been deferred due to the prevailing inclement weather and has been re-scheduled for Thursday 9^th and Friday 10^th August. The Classic is sponsored by Liam Whelan Plant Hire and Ger Enright Eurospar and the entry fee is EUR120 per team of four players. It is a team of 4 Stableford gents, ladies or mixed with 2 scores to count on holes 1 to 15 and 3 scores to count on the last 3 holes. Handicap limits apply to Gents 22 and Ladies 32. To make a reservation please telephone West Waterford on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

Dungarvan Golf Triangle

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.

Deise Golf Pass

This new initiative was launched in Tramore Golf Club on Monday last and is the first of its kind in Ireland. As a full member of the 10 participating Clubs you may avail of golf at any of the Clubs and receive a 25% discount off the published green fee rate (Monday to Friday, terms and conditions apply). This offer is open to full individual members of the participating Clubs which are as follows: Carrick, Dungarvan, Dunmore East, Faithlegg, Gold Coast, Tramore, Waterford, Waterford Castle, West Waterford and Williamstown.

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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West Waterford Golf Club
Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland

Tel: 058 - 43216 or 41475
Fax: 058 - 44343
E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com
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