Winter League 2010

Preparations are well underway for the Winter League which following the success of last year’s event is bound to generate huge interest. At present there are 2 lists posted on the main notice board in the hallway for those intending to play and those not intending to play. All new members are especially welcome to take part and the first step is to simply place their name and contact number on the list posted in the Clubhouse, inform the office that they intend to play on a team, or contact Pat Power on 087-6611276. All members are asked to keep an eye on the notice boards for current news on the Winter League.

Deise Golf Pass Open

West Waterford Golf Club hosted the Deise Golf Pass Open qualifier from Monday 16^th November to Sunday 22^nd November. This competition consisted of an Open 18-hole competition that ran for the week for both Ladies and Gents: handicap limits 20 for men and 30 for ladies.

The top 5 (3 members, 2 visitors) from the week qualified for the final in April 2010, date and venue to be confirmed. First Prize: 4 Green Fees & 4 Meal Vouchers from each participating Golf Club.

Results from Monday 16^th to Sunday 22^nd November – Deise Winter Open at WWGC

Members

1^st: Ray Rochford (13) – 35pts. 2^nd: John Keane (14) – 34pts. 3^rd: Keelan Drohan (7) – 34pts.

Visitors:

1^st: Brendan Kent (15), Gold coast GC – 37pts. 2^nd: Kieran Treacy (2), Carrick on Suir CG – 32pts.

Autumn/Winter Wednesday Open Wednesday 11^th November, 16-hole Stableford

1^st: Mike Daly (17) - 42pts. 2^nd: Terry O’Callaghan (17) - 41pts

Next Autumn/Winter Open takes place on next Wednesday 25^th November.

Annual General Meetings

The Annual General Meetings of both the Ladies and the Men’s Club will take place on Sunday 29^th November at 7pm in the Clubhouse, and all members are urged to be in attendance.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Timmy Murphy on his great win in the South East Senior Alliance President’s Prize (John Gough) played in Dungarvan G.C. last week. The next outing of the Alliance takes place in West Waterford Golf Club on Sunday 13^th December.

Fixtures

Monday 23^rd November to Friday 27^th November – 9-hole Turkey competition continued

Wednesday 25^th November – Autumn/Winter Open

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 27^th, 28^th and 29^th November – Club competition, 16 hole Stableford

Sunday 29^th November – AGM s of both Ladies and Gents @ 7pm in the Clubhouse

Wednesday 2^nd December – Autumn/Winter Open

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 4^th, 5^th and 6^th December – Christmas Hamper, club competition, 16-hole Stableford

For a full list of our fixtures and other information please visit our website.

Ryder Cup at Myrtle Beach 2009

A group of nine club members along with Jack Elstead from Dungarvan GC made the annual trip to Myrtle Beach South Carolina on November 5^th.  Hopes were high for ten days of fun in the sun and some serious golf at the best courses in the area. Alas with a few exceptions neither the golf nor the weather measured up to expectations. This year saw the launch of the competition for the magnificent Justin Spratt Trophy kindly donated by Justin, in association with Molly Darcy’s bar.

A Ryder Cup style format saw the visitors take on the natives for the coveted prize. The USA team signaled their intentions on day one, and with the help of two defectors namely Brendan and Willie, jumped into an early lead. The following three rounds saw the Irish stage the expected comeback.  Heroic efforts from Phil Kinsella, Justin Spratt, Noel Murray and Michael O Dwyer combined with a Man of the Match performance from Jack Elstead kept the Irish in touch. In the end the considerably older and more experienced US team held out for an historic victory. Despite the defeat there were some notable individual performances from the Irish squad.  Ollie Broderick was pipped at the post for a category prize and had to settle for second (last) place, fighting off a strong challenge from Aidan Spratt, Pat Power and Ray Spratt. Negotiations are presently underway with John Carroll in an effort to recapture the trophy next year.  Training is due to start early in the New Year. Finally we would like to congratulate the victorious USA team.

Well done to Jim Cullinan and Peter Rossiter for organizing the event and a sincere thank you to all concerned for a most enjoyable visit.  Roll on 2010.

WLR Lions Club Christmas Hamper Appeal

The WLR Lions Club Christmas Hamper Appeal Open Golf Competition which has been a staple of our calendar for many years takes place at West Waterford Golf and Country Club on Thursday 17^th, Friday 18^th and Saturday 19^th December. West Waterford Golf Club members and numerous visitors are sure to be out in strength to lend their support to this most worthy of causes. All proceeds from the competition go to the appeal.

Quiz Night

In conjunction with the WLR Lions Club Christmas Hamper Appeal a quiz night is scheduled to take place in the Clubhouse on Friday 18^th December. All proceeds from the night will again go to the appeal.

Deise Winter Opens

The remaining schedule for the Deise Winter Opens up to Christmas is as follows:

Waterford Castle 051-871633 – 23^rd to 29^th November.

Waterford 051-876748 – 30^th Nov. to 6^th December.

Williamstown 051-853131 – 7^th to 13^th December.

There may be time limitations at some clubs.

The Competition format is Stableford running for the week for both Ladies and Gents, handicap limits 20 for men and 30 for ladies. The top 5 (3 members, 2 visitors) from each week will qualify for the final in April 2010 at a Golf Club on a date to be confirmed.

Overall first Prize on the Final Day: 4 Green Fees & 4 Meal Vouchers from each participating Golf Club.

The Entry Fee for visitors is a very attractive €15. Tee-time limitations apply and not available to pre-booked groups.