President’s Prize to Gents and Ladies, presented by Ciara Donnelly
Last weekend marked a historic occasion at the club, as Ciara Donnelly became the first lady to present her President’s Prize to both the Men and Lady members. The weekend began with the Men’s qualifying rounds on Friday and Saturday, from which the top 30 progressed to Sunday morning’s final round. The Ladies’ competition was held over 18 holes on Sunday. Despite recent unsettled weather, it seemed the weather gods answered Ciara’s prayers, with most golfers managing to stay dry over the course of the weekend.
In the Men’s competition, Liam O’Brien once again demonstrated that his ability to keep the ball out of trouble. His total of 78 points across the two rounds secured him the title. One of the standout performers of the weekend was Craig Flynn, playing only his second and third competitive rounds. His pitch and putt background, coupled with his intimate knowledge of the course, earned him a well-deserved second place.
The Ladies’ competition was tightly contested, with Joanne Fox edging out Mary Lou Carroll by a single stroke. Joanne carded an excellent nett 72 to claim the title.
In front of a large crowd at the presentation, Ciara began by paying heartfelt tribute to some dear friends of the club who have sadly passed away in recent months: last year’s Ladies’ winner Jean O’Donovan, club founder Nora Spratt, and more recently Mary Spratt, whose contribution to our juniors and newcomers over the years has been immeasurable. Ciara also reflected on the significance of her presidency, noting how it’s now the norm to have a woman in the role—a testament to the club’s continued progress. She highlighted the remarkable development within the club over the past two to three years and expressed optimism for a very bright future at West Waterford Golf Club.
In their acceptance speeches, both Liam and Joanne acknowledged the tireless work Ciara carries out behind the scenes and how deeply appreciated she is by all. Liam also remarked on the joy of being paired with one of our promising junior golfers during qualifying, and how encouraging it is to see the efforts of our Junior Committees paying off, with young golfers now competing for major honours at the club.
Presidents Prize Results
Presidents Prize to Men:
1st Liam O’Brien 78pts
2nd Craig Flynn 85pts
Gross Conor Sheehan 64pts
3rd Conor Blackwell 73pts
Cat A Ian Walsh 71pts
Cat B Patsy O’Donnell 72pts
Cat C Richie Hurley 70pts
Cat D Mike Fenton 73pts
Best Round 1: Tony Condon 39pt
Best Round 2: Ronan Foley 38pts
Past President: Pat Murray 66pts
Junior: Conor Keane
Presidents Prize to ladies:
1st Joanne Fox 72 nett
2nd Mary Lou Carroll 73 nett
Gross Denise Nugent 95 gross
3rd Finola Butler 76 nett
Cat 1 Ethnie Ashby 80 nett
Cat 2 Phil Kelly 76 nett
Cat 3 Patricia O’Shea 76 nett
Cat 4 Michelle O’Donovan 82 nett
9-hole Carmel Fitzgerald 17pts
Club Open week
Next weekend, our Open week starts and will run from Sun 27th July to Mon 4th August. This year we present a range of open competitions that will be sure to have something of interest for all golfers
Schedule:
- Sun. 27th July Ladies & Gents Singles, Sponsored by Hickey Commercial Parts
- Mon 28th July 3-person Rumble Sponsored by Colin Landers Kitchens
- Tues 29th July Gent’s 9-hole, Sponsored by Gleeson Properties
- Wed. 30th July Ladies & Gents Singles, Sponsored by Pat C Curran
- Thurs 31st July Ladies 3-Ball, Sponsored by Murray’s Pharmacy
- Fri 1st Aug Open Fourball (any combination), Sponsored by Eolas Money
- Sat 2nd / Sun 3rd Aug Open 3-person scramble, Sponsored by Aer Haus Ventilation
- Mon 4th Aug. Ladies & Gents Singles, Sponsored by Shane Curran Interiors
Men’s Results:
15th July: Tuesday Treats Open 9-hole
1st Mike Fenton 19pts, 2nd Ronan Culloo 19pts.
Ladies Results:
17th July Mná Eile Qualifier Sponsored by The Local
1st Ethnie Ashby 39pts
Qualifiers: Mary Buckley (Dungarvan GC), Finola Butler, Kate McNamara (Dungarvan GC), Kathleen Broderick, Jane Kiely (Dungarvan), Hiliary Brown (Dungarvan), Anne-Marie O’Byrne (Dungarvan) Aisling Shanahan, Kolette Enright (Dungarvan).
What’s on this week
- All
- Fun scramble every Monday 6pm
- Men’s
- Tues 22nd July, ‘Tuesday Treats’, Open 9-hole
- Open weeks starts Sun 20th July
- Ladies
- 24th / 26th 18-hole Stableford; Sponsored by Isobel’s Place
- Sun 27th Open week starts
- 24th – 27th July 9-hole Qualifier.
- 9-hole monthly Qualifier for Get into Golfer’s group (GIGs).
- July ongoing 9-hole, Sponsor Joan Sheehan
- Save the dates:
- Lady Captains weekend 8th & 9th August, presented by Geraldine Hickey
- Ladies outing to Thurles GC, 29th August.
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