Happy New Year!!!
On behalf of everyone in West Waterford GC, we wish our members and their loved ones a happy, healthy and peaceful 2024.
Seamus Power back in action!
After an injury affected end to 2023, Seamus is returning to action in Hawaii this week for the opening event of the 2024 PGA Tour, The Sentry. It is a testament to just how well Seamus had been doing in the early part of last year that he takes his place in this exclusive field as one of the top 50 in the 2023 FedEx Cup standings. All of us in West Waterford wish Seamus the very best of luck for the week and year ahead and will be watching and supporting all the way!
Captain’s Drive-in
On Sunday 7th January at 1.30pm, Men’s Captain Niall Colleran, Lady Captain Bridget Blackwell and President Jim Moroney will hold the traditional drive-in to kick off the golfing year. All members are invited to attend this special event.
New Membership Offer for 2024
For 2024, we at West Waterford Golf Club, are offering great new membership rates.
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)
Fantasy Golf 2024
With the winter weather not being very conducive to actual golf for many, there is absolutely no excuse not to play a bit of Fantasy Golf!! The inaugural Fantasy Golf League will be run over the first 10 tournaments of the 2024 PGA Tour season beginning on January 4th with the The Sentry Tournament, where our own Seamus Power will be playing. Pick your roster of 4 starters and 2 bench players before each tournament and follow your progress in the weekly league table. Open to all, get your family and friends involved and have fun competing for bragging rights! Just a few days left to enter for €10.
Women’s Notes
Drive in
Captains drive take place on Sunday 7th at 1.30pm, looking forward to seeing you all there
Nollaig na mBan
Presentation of prizes of Nollaig na mBan 9 hole and all outstanding prizes will take place on Saturday 6th
What’s on this week
9 hole January kindly sponsored by Denise Nugent
9 hole ‘Nollaig na mBan’ kindly sponsored by Kelly Pharmacy continues
First round of Winter league continues until 31st January.
Men’s Notes
Men’s Winter League 2024
With the unsettled weather unwilling to let up, week 7 was another somewhat quiet week in the Winter League. In all, 15 league scores were recorded with the winner being the consistent Shane Hanrahan with an outstanding 33pts. Team M also had a fruitful week, moving up 4 places to take 1st place on the Team Leaderboard. Next week’s notes will have a double week update, weeks 8 and 9. Good luck to all players.
Men’s Fixtures 1-7 Jan
All Week 13 hole Singles S/F in conjunction with Winter League Wk 9
Winter Rules
Please note the following Winter Rules 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
The Junior Leadership team are meeting on Thursday 4th January to plan out the year ahead. A presentation of all outstanding 2023 prizes will take place later in January, with notice being given via the WhatsApp groups.
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.
This special offer is available every day and is a great idea for a Christmas gift or just for your next golfing break. 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
If you want the latest information on how Seamus and Gary are doing, or want to see the latest on West Waterford in general, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are the places to be. Please follow us on social media and tell your friends as well!!
During the winter months, you can contact the office from 9am-1pm daily on 058-43216 or Email info@westwaterfordgolf.com.
For further information and golf bookings visit our website www.westwaterfordgolf.com.