Inter-club competitions: Pierce Purcell team reach Munster East final
The fairytale continues, with a fantastic win for our Pierce Purcell team at home to Bandon GC on Saturday last. Led off by Liam O’Brien and Richard Tobin, our lads held an early advantage in 3 of the 4 matches. However, a determined fightback in the middle of the round brought Bandon right back into the game and ensured it was all going to come down to the last 6 holes. The lads held out well, winning games 1, 2 and 3, with game 4 halved, for a 3.5 to 0.5 scoreline. Well done to Liam & Richard, Mike & Conor, Mark & Paul, and David & Eoghan on a great victory. The Munster East final is on Mon 3rd August in Tramore GC, where the lads will meet either Bantry Bay GC or Cobh GC.
In the meantime, our Barton Shield team will take on Lee Valley GC at Tipperary GC, teeing off at 8am. Hopefully the lads will be able to keep this year’s inter-club success going.
Una Mulligan tops the leaderboard for Joan Curran Memorial
On Sunday, our lady members held the annual Joan Curran Memorial competition. Joan was a lovely lady and a great lady captain, and she is remembered fondly every year through this prestigious event.
This year’s competition was bathed in glorious sunshine, with fast summer ground and excellent greens providing the perfect conditions for a great turnout of our lady members. Una Mulligan made the most of those conditions to produce a fantastic score of 42 points, securing her name on the perpetual trophy for the very first time. Second and third places went to Geraldine Hickey and Mary Curran respectively, both finishing on 39 points.
All the prize winners paid tribute to Joan Curran’s lasting contribution to the club and thanked her family for their continued dedication in organising this competition each year in her memory.
Results.
1st Una Mulligan 42pts; 2nd Geraldine Curran 39pts; 3rd Mary Curran 39pts.
Cat 1. Eithne Ashby 36pts. Cat 2. Bridget Blackwell 35pts. Cat 3. Kathleen Broderick 31pts.
9-hole competition: Martina Coonan 17pts.
Junior Boys
On Monday last, our Junior Boys took part in the Munster East U18 boys inter club qualifier at Dungarvan GC. Our club was represented by Keelan Cotter, Jayden Murphy, Tom Halpin, Jean Pelser and Daniel Murphy. Despite competing well, unfortunately the lads didn’t qualify for the regional final. However, one of the highlights of the day was a fantastic eagle by Keelan on Dungarvan’s 18th hole …. the result of the many hours of practice that Keelan puts in every week. Well done to the lads for taking part, your day will come soon.
Competition Results
Men’s Tuesday Treats 9-Hole Open (30th June)
1st: Joe Higgins (Lismore GC) 22pts; 2nd: Michael Hogan 21pts.
Al Eile Qualifier
Cat 1: Colm O’Callaghan 42pts. Cat 2 Conal O’Ceallaigh 43pts; Cat 3 Johnny Curran 39pts Gross: Philip Spratt 42pts.
Ladies 9-hole monthly ongoing (Sponsor: Mary Herlihy)
1st: Ann Hogan 35pts. 2nd Geraldine Curran 35pts. 3rd Ciara Donnelly 33pts.
Gents 18-hole Stableford weekend competition (4th / 5th July)
Cat 1: Conor Morrissey 41pts; Cat 2 Eddie Glavin 43pts. Cat 3 Ronan Culloo 42pts.
Gents 9-hole monthly ongoing
1st: Michael Hogan 23pts.
The Seanóirí
The popular Monday morning fun scramble continues at 10:30am each week, with entry just €5, including tea and coffee in the clubhouse afterwards. All members are warmly encouraged to take part.
This week:
It’s a busy week ahead in the club this week, starting on Monday afternoon when we will welcome 50 juniors from local clubs for the Golf Sixes, where I am sure there will be lots of fun. On Tuesday, we will host the juniors Deise League, and this will be followed over the next 4 days by the Killeagh GAA Classic. Successfully run for many years now by Ray Rochford, this is now the biggest Golf Classic in Ireland, with over 160 teams expected to participate this year.
Men’s Fixtures
- 7th June Tuesday Treats Open 9-hole competition
- 8th – 11th July – Killeagh Classic
- 12th July Club 18-hole competition.
Ladies Fixtures
- 8th – 11th July – Killeagh Classic
- 12th / 16th & 18th July: 18-hole Stableford (GoY) Sponsor Isabel’s Place.
- 19th July Captain’s prize to Ladies – stroke competition.
- 9th – 12th July 9-hole qualifier
- July ongoing 9 hole, sponsored by Marie T Curran.
Buy a Brick — Youth Academy & Driving Range Appeal
The club’s “Buy a Brick” fundraising campaign continues, supporting the development of a new Youth Academy and Driving Range facility. Full details are available at the clubhouse notice board, the pro shop, the club website, or through any member of the management committee. This is a project that will benefit members, families, and the wider West Waterford community for years to come. The club encourages all members and supporters to get involved.
West Waterford Golf Club also continues its Play & Stay partnership with the 4-Star Park Hotel Dungarvan. For details, contact the hotel on 058 42899. Follow the club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and fixtures.
