West Waterford Golf Club News – w/c 01st Sept. 2024
Al Eile Qualifier Series Grand Final.
On Saturday last, our very successful Al Eile stud sponsored summer series came to a close with the Grand Final. Qualifiers from across the country came to compete for the fantastic first prize of golf for two people at Trump Doonbeg, Dromoland Castle GC and Galway Bay Golf Resort, and accommodation at the lovely Old Ground Hotel, part of the Flynn Hotel group.
Low handicap golfers were to the fore in this year’s final, with Eoin Conway (0), Philip Spratt (+2) and Fiona Howard (Lismore GC) (2) claiming 3 of the prizes, and Thomas Keneally claiming the other.
Thanks to the many local and visiting golfers who participated over the summer. Special thanks to our sponsor Al Eile Stud, Kilgobnet, Dungarvan for their fantastic support of this series.
Sat 31st Aug.: Al Eile Stud Dungarvan Summer Open Series – Grand Final
1st Eoin Conway (0) 37pts
2nd Philip Spratt (+2) 36pts
Gross Fiona Howard (2) Lismore GC 33pts
3rd Thomas Kenneally (21) 36pts
Ladies News
Bernie Twomey Memorial Competition
On Sunday the 1st of September, a large group of ladies took part in our very popular Bernie Twomey Memorial Competition. Bernie was a very popular and enthusiastic club member, who served as Captain in her time. Bernie was an excellent golfer, and was ready to advise, encourage and help members of all levels with their game. Bernie shared her passion for golf with her husband Derry.
Bernie would have been delighted to see her siblings, Joan and Reena, and daughter Margot in the field on Sunday.
We would like to thank the Twomey Family for their continued sponsorship of this competition. The prize winners are as follows:
Sun 1st Sept.: Bernie Twomey Memorial 18-hole Stableford. Sponsored by Twomey family.
1st Bridget Blackwell (28) 39pts
2nd Mary Donnelly (24) 39pts
Gross Mary Lou Carroll (17) 19 Goss pts
3rd Noreen Byrne (46) 37 pts
Cat A Eithne Ashby (21) 34 pts
Cat B Joan Sheehan (25) 33 pts
Cat C Marian Hilliard (31) 35 pts
Cat D Mary French (37) 36 pts
Ladies Club Matchplay Final, sponsored by Daltons Jewellers
On Friday 30th Aug., Bridget Blackwell and Mary Donnelly played the final of the Club Matchplay. Well done ladies on reaching the final. The match was a very competitive match with Bridget and Mary being all square walking up the 18th.
Winner: Mary Donnelly
Ladies Results
Thurs 29th Aug: Ladies 18-hole Stableford Sponsored by Forde’s Daybreak, Dungarvan
1st Aisling Shanahan (28) 43pts
2nd Bridget Blackwell (28) 33pts
August: Ladies 9-hole ongoing. Sponsored by Ann Rochford
1st Mary Donnelly (18) 42pts
2nd Ann Hogan (20) 42 pts
3rd Marie T. Curran (13) 41 pts
Ladies South-East Junior Alliance:
This week, the ladies South-East Junior Alliance is being held in West Waterford on Monday 2nd. If you are interested in joining and your golf handicap index is 29.0 or less, contact Jean O’Donovan for further details.
Ladies Eileen Murphy Foursomes
Best of luck to Ger Curran and Ciara Donnelly who will represent West Waterford GC in the Eileen Murphy foursomes in Cork GC on Monday 2nd Sept.
Golf Ireland Silver & Bronze Medal Competitions
On Wed 4th Sept, we will welcome over 100 ladies from across Munster for the Regional Final of the Ladies Silver & Bronze medal competitions. We are very proud to host these prestigious competitions for Golf Ireland and we hope all our visitors will enjoy their trip to West Waterford.
Best of luck to Una Mulligan who will represent West Waterford GC.
What’s on this week
- Mon. 2nd Mixed Fun Scramble at 5:30pm
- Thurs 5th Mná Eile Qualifier: this is your final chance to qualifier for the Final of Mná Eile
- 9-hole Qualifier 5th – 8th September
- Fri. 6th – Ladies club outing to Ballykisteen.
- Sun.8th & Thurs 12th 18-hole Stableford GOY Sponsor: Interlude restaurant.
- September 9 hole ongoing sponsored by Nora Flynn continues
Men’s News
Results
Tues 27th August: Tuesday Treats Sponsor- Pat O’Doherty
1st – Percy Walsh 20pts
2nd – Michael Gill 20pts
3rd – Mike Fenton 19pts
Sat 31st & Sun 1st Sept: 18-hole stableford club competition
1st – Edward Glavin 40pts (b9)
2nd – Michael St. Ledger 40pts
Gross – Luke Cummins 38pts (b9)
What’s on this week
- Mon. 2nd – Mixed Fun scramble at 5:30pm
- Tues 3rd – 9-hole ‘Tuesday Treats’. Sponsor Dungarvan Transport
- Sat 7th & Sun 8th – Club 18-hole stableford competition. Sponsor Tirlán
Junior Academy News
After a busy Sumner, the Junior season is beginning to wind down. With the boys and girls returning to school, our Tuesday mornings have finished for the year. However, our Saturday evening golf continues until the end of September. On last Sat., Rueben O’Brien took 1st prize in the 9-hole competition, with a score of 19pts off the white tees. Well done, Rueben!
Our final two majors, the two matchplay competitions, are still ongoing. The foursomes matchplay is at the final stage and there is one QF to be played in the Singles. The aim is to have both competitions completed by the end of September before Winter sets in. Best of luck to all boys still involved.
Sat 31st Aug.: Junior 9-hole Stableford
1st Ruben O’Brien 19pts
Open Golf – September
We are pleased to announce the launch of our September Opens at West Waterford Golf Club. We look forward to welcoming you for a month of competitive and enjoyable golf
- Ladies Mná Eile series – our final Open Mná Eile Qualifier – 5th September
- Men’s & Ladies Open Singles: 11th, 16th,23rd and 30th September
- Open Ladies Team of 3: 19th September
- Open Gents 9-hole singles – every Tuesday.
Life on the Professional Circuit, with Séamus Power & Gary Hurley
With Séamus Power not playing until the Amgen Irish Open, commencing 12th Sept., it was only Gary in competition again last week, at the Rosa Challenge Tour in Poland. With rounds of 70, 67, 71 and 76, Gary made the weekend cut and ended up finishing T60. This week, Gary heads to the Omega European Masters, played at the spectacular Crans-sus-Sierre course in Switzerland. If you get a chance, tune into Sky Sports Golf on Thursday to see the beautiful scenery and hopefully some coverage of Gary. We wish him good luck.
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