Men’s Captains Prize (Niall Colleran)
Our popular and hard-working 2024 Captain, Niall Colleran, will host his Captain’s Prize from Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th June. One Qualifying round must be played on either Thursday 13th or Friday 14th, with the leaders going through to the final on Saturday 15th. On behalf of everyone in West Waterford, I wish Niall the very best for his big weekend and with any luck the good weather will continue and he’ll have a great turnout.
Gary Goes Close In Spain!
The notes have been a little quiet in relation to Gary Hurley for a while now, but he has been quietly building a nice run of steady results on the Challenge Tour in 2024. And at this week’s Challenge de Cadiz in Spain, he came oh so close to gaining a precious win. Standing four shots behind the eventual winner going into the last round, Gary produced a best of the day 66 to get within one shot. A solo second place is a nice consolation and the points gained sees him at 18th place in the overall standings. The Top 20 at year end gain automatic promotion to the DP World Tour. Congratulations Gary from all here in West Waterford and best of luck for the rest of the season.
Seamus Sets Off To Pinehurst!
It was another solid week from Seamus at this week’s Memorial Tournament on the PGA Tour. A +5 total was good enough for a tie for 27th place on the difficult Muirfield Village layout which sees him in 70th place in the FedEx Cup standings. There are two big weeks ahead for Seamus now, starting with the US Open this week at the famous Pinehurst No.2 course. After doing so well to qualify for his first major of the season, he will be hoping to capitalize with a big performance that could see him push for the elusive top 50 who get into next year’s Signature events. Our very best wishes are with Seamus this week.
Annual Club Classic
Our very successful Club Classic was held in the sunshine last Bank Holiday weekend. In all, 110 teams participated and big congratulations to all our winners below.
1st Dan Kelly, Brian Hilliard, Marian Hilliard (5) 60 (b9)
2nd John Reynolds, Caoimhe Reynolds, Cian Nolan (3) 60
3rd Michael Gill, Stephen Walsh, Ciara Donnelly (4) 61 (b9)
Gross Neil Dermody, John Callanan, Darren O’Droma (1) 64 (b9)
Mixed Úna Mulligan, Jack Mulligan, Kieran Mulligan (4) 64
Ladies Mary Donnelly, Grace Hayes, Zoe Scanlon (8) 65
Non GUI John P Murphy, Karen Hickey, Dave O’Keeffe 62
Juniors Ross Kavanagh, Anthony O’Donnell, Conor Keane (4) 66
Nearest Pin 9th John McGrath 2’6”; 13th Ross Kavanagh, Billy Sheehan 5’7”
Al Eile Summer Open Series
This series, open to Ladies & Gents, began on Monday 6th May.
It will run every Monday. Wed. & Fri. for the summer. 4 people will qualify each week, including best lady, best gent & best gross, for the Grand Final on Sat 31st Aug.
You can book your tee time via our website, BRS or call 058 43216.
Great New Membership Offers for 2024
New Member Rate of just €400 as well as rates for 5-day (Mon-Fri) membership and 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)
Men’s Notes
Men’s Results
Tue Treats 4th June
1st Benny McGinn (12) 22pts
2nd James Kelly (8) 18pts (b6)
Sat 8th June 18H Stroke White Tees
1st Barry Noonan (25) 71
Sun 9th June 18H Stroke Blue Tees
1st Ronan Foley (23) 70
2nd Ger Flavin (26) 72
Al Eile Week 4
1st Darragh Herlihy (+1) 40pts
Qualifiers
Eoin Conway 38pts, Michael Hogan 34pts, Denis Herlihy 34pts
Men’s Fixtures 10 Jun – 16 Jun
Mon/Wed/Fri Al Eile Summer Series Open
Tue Tuesday Treats 9 hole Sfd
Thurs/FriSat Men’s Captains Prize (Niall Colleran)
Men’s Interclub Fixtures
Senior Cup Round 2 vs Gold Coast GC in Douglas on 22nd June
Barton Shield by 29th June Home vs Dungarvan
Women’s Notes
Results of June Mna Eile Qualifier sponsored by the IFAC Accountants
- Marie T. Curran WWGC (22 hcp) 37 pts
- Marian Hilliary WWGC (29hcp) 35 pts
- E. McGuckian Gold Coast GC (11hcp) 34 pts. C. B.
Also qualified
- Jean O’ Donovan (26hcp) 34 pts
- Mary Lou Carroll (23hcp) 33 pts
- Mary Donnelly (23 hcp) 33 pts
- Patricia O’Shea (35hcp) 32 pts
- Ciara Donnelly (24hcp) 32 pts
- Joan Sheehan (24hcp) 32 pts
- Phil Kelly (27 hcp) 31 pts
- Geraldine Curran (28 hcp) 31 pts
9 HOLE QUALIFIER
Following a committee decision, it has been decided that the 9 hole Qualifier competition can now be played Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday – no re-entry. It cannot be played in conjunction with an 18 competition.
Get into Golf
Our Get into Golf program comes to an end this Wednesday 12th, with a scramble, presentation of certificates and a gathering in the Clubhouse. Congratulations to Una Mulligan on organizing a very successful and well attended Get into Golf programme. Thank you to Una and all volunteers for their time and dedication over the past number of weeks. Thanks to David Hayes who gave the lessons. Congratulations to our Get into Golf ladies on completing the program and we look forward to seeing our new golfers out enjoying our course
Men Captain’s Prize
Our popular and hard working Men’s Captain Niall Colleran will hold his Captain’s weekend Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th. And Captain’s Prize to the Ladies on Sunday 16th. On behalf of Lady Captain Bridget Blackwell and all the Ladies, I wish Niall a very enjoyable weekend.
Reminders
- Club Matchplay sponsored by Dalton Jewellers: Draw will take place Thursday 13th. Round 1 to commence on June 17th. Entry fee €10. Please use envelopes in the ladies locker room and place them in the press in the hallway.
- Captain’s Prize to Ladies: Sunday 16th, please put your name on sheet in the locker room. Draw for partners on Thursday 13th
- Al Eile Qualifier every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Best Lady each week qualifies.
- Fun Scramble Friday evenings. Register between 5.30pm and 6pm. Members €3, guest with member €10
What’s on this week
- CAPTAIN’S Prize to the Ladies on Sunday 16th: 18 hole Stroke GOY
- Sunday 9th & Thursday 13th – 18 hole Stableford GOY Sponsor Willow and Oak
- 9 hole Qualifier Stableford: Thursday 13th, Friday 14th, Saturday 15th or Sunday 16th – no re-entry
- 9 hole June Ongoing sponsor Marie Curran
Junior Academy News
The lovely sunshine saw our biggest turnout of the year so far on Saturday evening last. Ranging in ages from 8 up to 16, altogether 23 Juniors took to the fairways.
Entries have been received for two Junior Matchplay competitions, namely the Junior Singles and Junior Foursomes, and the draws will be communicated early next week. Thank you to Ray Spratt for sponsoring these competitions.
An updated calendar of events was recently sent to parents. There are two notable dates in June, First up we have a team of 5 boys taking part in the Boys U18 Interclub in Youghal GC on Sunday 23rd. Then on Tuesday 25th, Waterford Castle GC will host the first of our five Deise League outings, and names will be taken for this in the coming week.
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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