Office Opening Hours
The club office is now open from 9am to 5pm daily. You can contact the office by calling 058-43216 or Email info@westwaterfordgolf.com.
For further information and golf bookings visit our website www.westwaterfordgolf.com.
Easter Open Scramble
A successful Easter Open Scramble, kindly sponsored by Aerhaus, was run over the bank holiday weekend last week. Thank you to everyone who played. There was some excellent scoring over the four days as can be seen from the results below. Congratulations to all the winners who will be presented with their prizes next Sunday 14th April at 7pm.
Results
1st Jimmy Murphy, Eddie Glavin, Ger Flavin 42pts
2nd Niamh Reynolds, Ger Flavin, Michael Culloo 41pts
3rd Úna Mulligan, Jack Mulligan, Kieran Mulligan 39pts
Get into Golf Men and Ladies
Our Get into Golf programme will now commence on 17th of April. Best of luck to all our new men and ladies taking up golf for the first time. We hope you get the golfing bug like the rest of us! A big thank you to Úna Mulligan and Niall Colleran for running the programme.
Club Mixed Foursomes
The entry sheet for the club mixed foursomes sponsored by Topline Currans is now on the noticeboard. Please sign up by 28th of April when the draw for playing partners will take place.
Great New Membership Offers for 2024
New Rates for 2024 announced including a 5-day (Mon-Fri) rate, and Category rates for under 25’s, 30’s and 35’s.
Join a warm & friendly, member owned, club, offering great tee time availability, for only €400 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fees.
West Waterford offers golfers of all levels a superb golfing experience. See what experts in the golf industry say about us:
- A golf course that “sums up the beauty and peacefulness of the Irish landscape’ (Destination Golf Ireland 2023)
- ‘The best golf course in Co. Waterford’ (Ivan Morris, golf journalist & former Irish Amateur International)
- ‘The best greens I played on all year’ (Ian Cronin, aka @Thesocialhacker)
Women’s Notes
Get into Golf
On Wednesday we had a lovely gathering for our Get into golf registration evening
The Get into golf programme starts on Wednesday 17th at 7.30pm.
Easter Open 3 ball
The Presentation of prizes for the Easter Open 3 ball will take place on Sunday 14th April in the Clubhouse. Well done to lady members Una Mulligan and Niamh Reynolds who feature in the prizes.
Inter Club Dates
Revive Fourball v Faithlegg GC.: Saturday 13th April at 2pm with 3 pairs in WWGC and 2 pairs in Faithlegg GC
Minor Foursome all pairings away in Tramore on Saturday 27th April at 1.30pm
Munster Trophy 3 players in Templemore and 2 players in WWGC on Sunday 28th at 2pm
Your support for the teams would be much appreciated.
Club Mixed Foursomes
Ladies sheet for the club mixed foursomes sponsored by Topline Currans is now on the noticeboard, please sign up before 28th of April.
What’s on this week
Ladies Foursomes sponsored by the Wine Buff continues until 14th April
9 hole April sponsored by Mary Herlihy
Men’s Notes
Men’s Winter League 2024
Final Line-up:
| Team F | Team B |
| Mark Flynn | Conor Sheehan |
| Patsy O’Donnell | Maurice Hallahan |
| Sean Tobin | Richie Hurley |
| Ronan Foley | James Kelly |
| Michael Hogan | Pat K Murray |
The final will take place on Sunday afternoon 14th April with the first pair teeing off at 1pm. Presentation of prizes will take place after the golf that evening.
Men’s Results
Competitions cancelled this week due to weather.
Men’s Fixtures 8-14 Apr
Tue Tuesday Treats 9-hole (David Hayes)
Sat/Sun 18 hole Monthly Medal (The Old Bank)
Men’s Interclub Fixtures
Senior Cup by 2nd June vs Faithlegg
Barton Shield by 29th June Home vs Dungarvan
Jimmy Bruen by 12th May Away vs Gold Coast
Pierce Purcell by 5th May Home vs Waterford Castle
Winter Rules
Please note the following Winter Rules are in play for the duration of the Winter period:
- Place on the ground within 6 inches on Fairway & Rough.
- Bunkers: Out of play until further notice*. Drop outside bunker at nearest point of relief, not nearer the hole
- Buggies are not permitted on the course until further notice*
- *Keep an eye on the noticeboard and BRS for updates in relation to Bunker and Buggy status
Note: Given the soft ground conditions, a temporary rule is in place allowing players a free drop if a ball cannot be found in open ground, in agreement with playing partners.
Junior Academy News
Ten Juniors played last Tuesday 2nd April for our first day out of the season. No competition was held due to the ground conditions but some fine play was on display nevertheless. We have to play a Fred Daly match by 5th May against Dungarvan, but who is home or away hasn’t been decided as of yet. Junior times on Saturdays will be booked between now and then for some more practice. Details will be communicated on WhatsApp.
Dungarvan Golf Triangle
Dungarvan is a haven for golf enthusiasts with three championship golf courses, all located within 10 minutes of Dungarvan town, West Waterford Golf Club, Gold Coast Golf Club & Dungarvan Golf Club. The three clubs have teamed up with a fantastic offer, where you can enjoy one round of golf at each of these three golf courses for just €84.
For more information contact 058 43216 or email info@westwaterfordgolf.com/
Play and Stay Initiative with the Park Hotel Dungarvan
West Waterford Golf Club is delighted to announce a Play and Stay Initiative in collaboration with the Four Star Park Hotel Dungarvan. Ideal for those seeking a short golfing break in Dungarvan, all you have to do is phone the Park Hotel or visit their website to get the details.
West Waterford on Social Media
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