Notes: week ending 14th October 2007

West Waterford Golf News and Notes

WEST WATERFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

Gents Notes for week ending 14^th October 2007

Seamus Power comes good in America

Seamus Power shot the lights out to return a school record breaking score of 198 for 3 rounds and win the individual title at the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate Championship at the Old Overton Golf Club last week. In his four seasons at East Tennessee State University, Walker Cup player now recently turned professional Rhys Davies spent his time rewriting the men’s golf record books. Well it hasn’t taken long for one of his more impressive marks to fall to our own Seamus Power. Seamus fired a final round 4 under par 67 to finish tied for the individual title with the host Club’s Mark Harrell both ending the 54 hole tournament with a 15 under par total of 198. “Our coach Fred Warren reminded me of Rhys’ record yesterday, and told me it was out there so I was glad to make some putts and get it” said Seamus, who has now won two individual Championships in his time thus far at East Tennessee State University, including the 2007 Atlantic Sun Conference Championship. “The Conference Tournament did not have as strong a field as this week’s tournament, so it’s good to do it against the top teams and individuals. I was only 1 under par with 5 holes to play, but was able to birdie 14, 15 and 16 to get to 15 under par” Seamus stated on completion of his final round. ETSU head coach Fred Warren said the key to Seamus’s efforts was his consistency throughout the tournament. “Today he played a really solid round and it was a very fine performance from start to finish in the tournament” Warren said. “Unfortunately, the rest of the guys struggled and the team did not fare well, but I’m proud of Seamus and his win in a very good field”.

Competition Results

Sunday 14^th October. Club Classic kindly Sponsored by RPD Construction (Ray Donnelly)

1^st: Terry O Callaghan (17), Sars Smith (8) Monkstown, Ger McCarthy (19) Monkstown -84

2^nd: Billy Maher (13), John McGrath (13), Michael Craddock (15), all Thurles - 83

3^rd: Rory Murphy (11) Faithleg, Charles Collins (15) Faithleg and John Beale (10) Enniscorthy - 83

4^th: Richie Hurley (11), Stephen Roynane (18), West Waterford and Roy Ware (15) Gold Coast - 82

Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier Wednesday 10^th October

1^st: Tony Hurley (18) Tramore G.C. - 42pts. 2^nd: Billy Walsh (19) W.W.G.C.C. - 41pts. Gross: Paul Flynn (2) Faithlegg G.C. - 35pts. 3^rd: Kealan Drohan (12) W.W.G.C.C. - 40pts. 4^th: Billy McCarthy (17) W.W.G.C.C. - 40pts. 5^th: Fergal Slevin (10) W.W.G.C.C. - 39pts.

CSS: 39pts

The next Al Eile Stud Qualifier takes place on Wednesday next, 17^th October.

This is the last chance saloon to qualify for the Grand Final which takes place on Sunday 21^st October from 9.30am to 1.50pm. Presentation of prizes for the Grand Final and also the individual Wednesday winners will take place at 6.15pm on the 21^st in the Clubhouse.

Special Presentation to All-Ireland Junior Foursomes Winning Team

A special presentation to all the panelists and Team Captain Justin Spratt of the All Ireland Junior Foursomes winning team will take place on Sunday 14^th October following the Club Classic. The presentation was deferred owing to the sad and untimely passing of former Lady Captain Bernie Twomey.

Well Done

Well done and congratulations to David Curran who captured the gross prize in the South East Senior Alliance outing played at Dungarvan Golf Club last Sunday.

Fixtures

Wednesday 17^th October - Final Al Eile Stud Open Qualifier for 2007

Saturday 20^th October – Club Competition

Sunday 21^st October - Al Eile Stud Open Grand Final from 9.30am to 1.50pm inclusive

Sunday 21^st October - Club Competition

Sunday 21^st October - Ladies 9-hole Stableford 2.30pm to 4pm.

Wednesday 24^th October – Autumn/Winter Open Competition

Saturday 27^th October, Sunday 28^th October and Bank Holiday Monday 29^th October – Open Singles for both Ladies and Gents kindly sponsored by Dungarvan Property Services (Bobby Walsh 086-8128140)

Wednesday 28^th November – Annual General Meetings of both the Ladies and Gents Clubs at 8pm sharp in the Clubhouse

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

New Score Card

Last weekend saw the launch and introduction of our new full-colour 3 leaf scorecard kindly sponsored by Spratt Property Partners. The Club is most grateful for this generous sponsorship from Club Member Eamonn Spratt and his company Spratt Property Partners which is a family business successfully selling property in the County since 1938. Spratt Property Partners may be contacted on 058-42211 www.propertypartners.ie .

October bank Holiday Weekend

An Open Singles Competition with separate prizes for ladies and gents will be held on Saturday 27^th October, Sunday 28^th October and Bank Holiday Monday 29^th October. The 3 day competition on what promises to be a very busy weekend at the club is being kindly sponsored by Dungarvan Property Services (Bobby Walsh 086-8128140) and we are most grateful for his support. To book a tee-time simply telephone West Waterford on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

Special Presentation to All-Ireland Junior Foursomes Winning Team

Open Qualifier kindly Sponsored by Al Eile Stud (Grand Final)

The timesheet for the Grand Final of the Al Eile Stud Open qualifier which takes place on Sunday 21^st October is now available. All qualifiers thus far have been notified and one and all are urged to telephone West Waterford on 058-43216 or 058-41475 as soon as possible to secure a tee-time for the Grand Final. The timesheet for the Grand Final which is an 18-hole Stableford competition is running from 9.30 am to 1.50pm. The presentation of prizes for the Grand Final and also the individual Wednesday winners will take place on Sunday 21^st October in the Clubhouse at 6.15.

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 and with whom. All members are also urged to telephone the office, at the earliest opportunity, if they wish to cancel a tee time that they have previously booked, in the interest of fairness to all. Please remember: Players with their names on the timesheet have priority on the 1^st tee.

Quiz Night on Friday 26^th October

All members and their friends are encouraged to come along to support this event which takes place on Friday 26^th October at West Waterford Golf Club. All proceeds are to support the fundraising efforts of staunch and loyal club member and incoming President for 2008 Bertie Hallahan who is supporting a team of builders who are going to build houses for people in need in the townships of Capetown, South Africa under the auspices of the Niall Mellon Township Trust for 2007.

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.

Annual General Meetings

The Annual General Meetings of both the Ladies and the Men’s Club will take place on Wednesday 28^th November at 8pm in the Clubhouse. All members are requested to attend.

Deise Golf Pass News

At a recent meeting of the participating Golf Clubs from the Deise Pass Initiative, 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), which will mean 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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