West Waterford Golf News and Notes

Gents Notes for week ending 9^th September

West Waterford capture second All-Ireland Junior Foursomes title in 3 years

Tuesday 28^th August was another red letter day in the history of West Waterford Golf Club as our Junior Foursomes team captured their second All Ireland title in 3 years at the beautiful Westport golf course in County Mayo. In the morning’s semi-final they overcame a spirited Cairndhu team who were the Ulster Champions from County Antrim and in the afternoon willed on by a huge traveling support they defeated the Leinster champions from South County Golf Club in Dublin to capture another coveted pennant for West Waterford. Team Manager and Captain Justin Spratt kept faith with his morning pairings of Philip Walsh and Jamie Glavin and Gary Hurley and Philip Spratt in the afternoon final and they repaid him with a great display of concentration, stamina and composure to capture the title. It must be remembered that there were many other rounds in this prestigious competition prior to the glory day in Westport and the other panelists namely David Curran, Kenneth Kelleher and Aidan Walsh played no small part to ensure All Ireland success. When we captured the All Ireland title in 2005 we were bolstered by the presence of Irish Boys, Youths and Senior International Seamus Power, while this time around the new wave of golfing talent emerging from West Waterford were to the fore. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the traveling supporters who made their way to Westport, these included families of the panelists and many more besides, your support was crucial on the day. Well done to the team, panelists and Team Captain Justin Spratt for creating another piece of history for us at West Waterford Golf Club. This win has capped a momentous year during which, we hosted the Ireland versus Scotland Youths International match, followed by the Irish Youths Amateur Open Championship which was won in pillar to post fashion by local hero Seamus Power.

Semi-finals

West Waterford beat Cairndhu by 2 holes. (West Waterford names first) Philip Walsh (6) and Jamie Glavin (10) beat Gareth Owen (4) and Ryan McKinstry (7) 2 holes; Philip Spratt (5) and Gary Hurley (10) halved with Nicholas McClay (5) and Matthew Hislop (6).

South County beat Galway by 3 holes. (South County names first) Moss Landhan (6) and Nils Conway (8) beat Damien McDonough (5) and Patrick McGlinn (5) 2 holes; Simon McGirr (4) and Johathan Webster (6) beat Shane O’Connor (3) and Peter McAnena (10) 1 hole.

Final

West Waterford Beat South County by 3 holes. (West Waterford names first) Philip Walsh (6) and Jamie Glavin (10) halved with Moss Landman (6) and Nils Conway (8); Philip Spratt (5) and Gary Hurley (10) beat Simon McGirr (4) and Jonathon Webster (6) 3 holes. 

Owing to the sad and untimely passing of former Lady Captain Bernie Twomey the special presentation to all the panelists and Team Captain Justin Spratt has been deferred to a later date.

Competition Results

Sunday 9^th September, Intermediate Scratch Cup

1^st Gross: Terence O'Shea, East Cork (12) - 78. 2^nd Gross: Ken Hennessey, Youghal (13) - 83. 3^rd Gross: James Murphy, WW (13) - 83. 1^st Nett: Conor Roche, WW (16) - 58

2^nd Nett: John Walsh, WW (15) - 69. C.S.S. 71

Saturday 8^th September

1^st: Michael O'Doherty (11) - 40pts. 2^nd: Michael O'Brien (11) - 38pts. C.S.S: 37

Sunday 2^nd September (Golfer of the Year)

1^st: Martin Morris (11) - 66. 2^nd: Richard O’Gorman (10) - 67. Gross: Morrie Ferncombe (5) - 73. 3^rd: Brian McNamara (7) - 68. C.S.S: 71

Saturday 1^st September

1^st: Paul Morrissey (18) - 40pts. C.S.S: 37pts

Brickey Valley Golf Classic

The Brickey Valley Golf Classic took place on Friday 31^st August and Saturday 1^st September and as promised turned out to be a very well supported event with in excess of 60 teams participating. The Classic was run to raise funds for the protection of the natural resources of the Brickey Valley.

Classic Result

1^st: Derry Holland (17), Finbarr Bermingham (6), Mick O’Regan (15) and Olan Bermingham (18) all from Mahon Golf Club with 110pts

2^nd: John Keane (8) Williamstown G.C. Greg Kehoe (15) Faithlegg, Jonathan Dunphy (12) Williamstown G.C. Owen Tubbritt (11) Faithlegg with 106pts

3^rd: Michael French (17), Terry O’Callaghan (16), Declan French (21) W.W.G.C.C. & John O’Brien (6) Tramore G.C. with 106 pts.

Longest Drive: John Longan WWGCC

Nearest the Pin: Martin Lynch DGC

Open Seniors kindly Sponsored by Goldcrop

Category (A)

1^st: Tony Kennelly (10) Muskerry - 42pts. 2^nd: Pat Hanafin (10) Clonmel - 42pts. 3^rd: Pat Leahy (14) Tipperary - 41pts. 4^th: Jack Elstead (14) Dungarvan - 39pts.

Category (B)

1^st: Bill Egar (19) Macroom - 42pts. 2^nd: Tom Cullinan (19) Fermoy - 41pts. 3^rd: John Foley (19) Dungarvan - 39pts. 4^th: Daniel Murphy (19) Kinsale - 39pts.

Category (C)

1^st: John Mulcahy (22) West Waterford - 36pts. 2^nd: Jackie Fahey (22) Dungarvan - 36pts. 3^rd: John O’Rourke (21) Kinsale - 35pts. 4^th: Michael Finnegan (21) Mahon - 33pts

CSS: 39pts

Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier Wednesday 22^nd August

1^st: Eugene Kelly (7) Mahon - 39pts. 2^nd: James O’Connor (11) Kinsale - 39pts. Gross: Michael Kelly (7) Dungarvan - 29pts. 3^rd: Seamus Cronin (22) Raffeen Creek - 39pts. 4^th: Donal O’Brien (15) West Waterford - 39pts. 5^th: Liam Reilly (21) West Waterford - 38pts.

CSS: 39pts.

The next Al Eile Stud Qualifier takes place on Wednesday next, 12^th September.

High Handicap Tuesday 28^th August sponsored by Michael Byrne

A.1^st: Edward Hickey (20) - 24pts. 2^nd: Les Ross (19) - 22pts. 3^rd: Padraig Breathnach (18) - 22pts.

B. 1^st: John Walsh (23) - 19pts. 2^nd: Michael Byrne (24) - 17pts. 3^rd: James Murphy (21) - 17pts. Guest: Brian Hilliard (15) 23pts

Next High handicap will take place Tuesday 11^th September.

Junior Notes

Winner of Golfer of the year 2007 kindly sponsored by the Management of West Waterford Golf and Country Club

1^st: John Longan (18) - 202pts. 2^nd: Kieran Lynch (15) - 200pts. 3^rd: Ian Walsh (16) - 198pts. 4^th: Thomas Conway (25) - 190pts.

Result of Junior Captains Prize kindly presented by David Curran

Boys:

1^st: Thomas Conway (25) - 45pts. 2^nd: Conor Longan (21) - 43pts. Gross: Philip Spratt (5) - 35pts. 3^rd: Jason O’Keefe (17) - 43pts. 4^th: Gary Hurley (10) - 41pts.

Girls:

1^st: Cathy O’Neill (32) - 42pts. 2^nd: Ashley Spratt (36) - 28pts.

High Handicap Annual Outing

The Annual High handicap Outing to Water Rock Golf Club takes place on Sunday 23^rd  September tee-off 9am. A €20 deposit is payable no later than Sunday 16^th September. Numbers are limited to 40 players, guests welcome. Deposits may be paid to Edward Hickey, Pat Power or Ollie Broderick.

Fixtures

Wednesday 12^th September – Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier

Wednesday 12^th and Thursday 13^th September – Carlsberg Tramore Golf Classic from10am to 2pm both days

 Friday 14^th September – Final Scramble of the Season

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16^th September – Club Competition

Monday 17^th September – Johnny Lynch Triangular Match

Tuesday 18^th September – High Handicap

Wednesday 19^th September – Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier

Saturday 22^nd September – Club Competition

Sunday 23^rd September – Golfer of the Year Competition

Tuesday 25^th September – High Handicap

Wednesday 26^th September – Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier

Saturday 29^th September – Club Competition

Sunday 30^th September – Minor Scratch Cup kindly sponsored by the Gleeson Group for handicaps of 18 and above

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

Forthcoming Events

Carlsberg Tramore Golf Classic

West Waterford is one of four superb courses along with Mount Juliet, Tramore and Waterford Castle who play host to the Carlsberg Tramore Golf Classic from Monday 10^th to Thursday 13^th September 2007. The event is a 4 person event open to members of Golf Clubs affiliated to their home Golfing Union who have certified Club Handicap; Verification of handicaps will be required at registration. Precise Handicap limits: Gents 22, Ladies 28. Players will also contest a Single Stableford Competition on each course each day for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd prizes and in addition a prize for the best lady and gent performance of the Classic. The team event will be run on the Stableford point system with the best 3 cards per team to carry forward each day with the best total over the 4 days determining the winners along’ with best Overseas, Irish, Mixed Gents and Ladies Team prizes. Superb Waterford Crystal Trophies to be won by the best 3 Teams of the Classic (Trophy for each player). Players must compete on the four days to be eligible for any prizes during the Classic, including individual and daily prizes. Temporary replacements will not eligible for any prize, including individual prizes and will not be counted within the team score. Teams will be split into 2x2 playing back to back e.g. Time 10.30 – Murphy(2) and Power(2) Time 10.38 – Power(2) and Murphy(2). There will be changes of opposition each day and Tee Times over the 4 days will be varied. Check in 30 minutes before allocated time. For all enquiries please contact Mary Cronin, Tournament Director, Clara Lodge, Newtown, Tramore, Co. Waterford, Ireland. Phone/Fax: 00353-51-386317, email: marycronin1@hotmail.com or web: www.tramoregolfclassic.com   

The first tee is reserved at West Waterford from 10am to 3pm on both Wednesday 12^th September and Thursday 13^th September.

Johnny Lynch Triangular Match

The annual Johnny Lynch Triangular match takes place on Monday 17^th September at the three local courses. There are 6 players in each of the following categories: 0-8, 9-14, 15-18 and 19-28 on each club team. The manager of the West Waterford team is our vice-captain Malcolm Ashby. There is a list posted in the clubhouse at present for people interested in participating in the various categories. We wish Malcolm and his panel all the best in the match.

Dungarvan Autumn Pairs Golf Classic

Following on from the success of the Senior Pairs Classic in April and The Dungarvan Golf International last month, the three local clubs now announce details of the Dungarvan Autumn Pairs Classic. This event is open to all golfers, Ladies and Gents, and teams can be Ladies, Gents or mixed. It will be played over West Waterford, Dungarvan and the Gold Coast golf courses and will take place on Monday 24^th, Tuesday 25^th and Wednesday 26^th September. The format will be a two-person rumble, two-person scramble and Fourball Betterball. There are different packages available: for players who just want to enter the cost is €86 per person. There is a reduction on this figure for members of the three local clubs. For players who want to come and stay: 2 nights B&B, 3 rounds of golf and entry is €170. Further details can be obtained from any of the three participating clubs or by phoning the   tournament director at 058 44055.

Minor Scratch Cup

The timesheet is now filling up quite nicely for our Minor Scratch Cup which takes place on Sunday 30^th September, and which is kindly sponsored this year by Gleeson Group. It is an 18 Hole Stableford event with a handicap range of 18 plus. There are limited times available even at this early stage, so to make a reservation please telephone West Waterford on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

Club Classic Kindly Sponsored by RPD Construction (Ray Donnelly)

The annual fundraising Open Club Classic will take place on Sunday 14^th October (limited time up to 10am also on Saturday 13^th October). This important fundraiser for the Club helps in the running of Club teams and supporting the junior section which is all the more pertinent this year following the Club’s second All Ireland Junior Foursomes title in 3 years, and all members are urged to bring along two golfers from visiting clubs for this open 3 person event. The Club Classic is being kindly sponsored this year by RPD Construction (Ray Donnelly) and the Club are very appreciative of his support. Teams of three for the Classic may be gents, ladies or mixed. The format is 1 to count on the first six holes, 2 to count on the next 9 holes and all three to count on 16, 17 and 18 (TBC). Tee times may be reserved by telephoning West Waterford on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

Deise Golf Pass News

At a recent meeting of the participating Golf Clubs from the Deise Pass Imitative, it was agreed to proceed with a series of Open Winter Competitions. There will be 5 qualifiers each week in each Golf Club (3 members and 2 non-members); this means that there will be 100 golfers for the Grand Final which will take place in April, with a precise date and venue to be arranged. West Waterford’s 2 weeks are 12^th November to 18^th November 2007 and 3^rd March to 9^th March 2008.

The full list is as follows:

Carrick on Suir – 1^st October to 7^th October 2007 and 21^st January to 27^th January 2008.

Dungarvan – 8^th October to 14^th October 2007 and 28^th January to 3^rd February 2008.

Dunmore East – 15^th October to 21^st October 2007 and 4^th to 10^th February 2008, if verified by 10 a.m. Wednesday 5^th September.

Faithleg – 22^nd October to 28^th October 2007 and 11^th February to 17^th February 2008.

Gold Coast – 29^th October to 4^th November 2007 and 18^th February to 24^th February 2008. 

Tramore – 5^th November to 11^th November 2007 and 25^th February to 2^nd March 2008.

West Waterford – 12^th November to 18^th November 2007 and 3^rd March to 9^th March 2008.

Waterford Castle – 19^th November to 25^th November 2007 and 10^th March to 16^th March 2008.

Waterford – 26^th November to 2^nd December 2007 and 17^th March to 23 March 2008.

Williamstown – 3^rd December to 9^th December and 24^th March to 30^th March 2008.

There may be time limitations at some clubs.

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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