West Waterford Golf Club News – w/c 11th August 2024
Lady Captain’s Weekend
The highlight of the Lady Captain’s year takes place next weekend, when our Lady Captain Bridget Blackwell (see photo attached) presents her prize to the Ladies on Saturday 17th. The much-coveted prize will go to the lady with the best aggregate score following two rounds of 18-hole stroke played over two days, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th.
Bridget is originally from Kilrossanty and moved to the Brickey Valley with her family over 20 years ago, and she has combined a busy family and work life, with her passion for golf. She joined West Waterford less than 10 years ago. Bridget is an excellent golfer, and won the Captain’s Prize in 2021, following it up by winning the Golfer of the year later in the year. She also represented West Waterford GC in the ILGU leagues on several occasions. Bridget is a wonderful club member with a ready smile and will always have some friendly chat for all she meets. She makes everyone welcome and encourages players of all levels.
Bridget has served on several committees over the years, in roles such as Secretary, Vice-Captain and now as our 2024 Captain. As part of her Lady Captain duties, Bridget also serves as a member of the club’s Management Committee and has worked tirelessly on behalf of the club with her colleagues, President Jim and Captain Niall, and her fellow committee members.
On behalf of the ladies, I wish Bridget and her family, husband Conor, and sons John, Niall and Mark, a very enjoyable and successful weekend. We hope that the weather will be kind to everyone involved and we hope, Lady Captain Bridget, that you will create lots of memories to recall with fondness in the years to come.
The following is the schedule for the Lady Captain’s weekend
- Friday 16th & Saturday 17th August 18-hole stroke GOY competition (Both days count separately for GOY).
- Friday 16th at 5pm 5-hole scramble for Get into Golf group
- Saturday 17th at 2.30pm approx 9-hole stableford
- Saturday 17th from 3.30pm men’s 9-hole
- Saturday 17th Dinner at 7.30pm, please be seated by 7.20pm
- Saturday 17th presentation of prizes at 9pm followed by music
Reminders
Sheets are on the noticeboard for Captain’s weekend. Draw for partners on Tuesday 13th.
Numbers for meal also needed by Tuesday 13th. Meal cost €25 payable in advance. Please put money in Ladies press in hallway or pay on sign in on Friday at the latest.
Golf Ireland Regional Finals
This past weekend we were excited to welcome the area finalists for the Golf Ireland, Ladies and Men’s Junior Cups & the Mixed Fourball inter-club competitions. In all, we had 10 different clubs participating, Monkstown GC, Cork GC, Thurles GC and Faithlegg GC in the Men’s Junior Cup, Fota Island GC, Kinsale GC, Muskerry GC and Tipperary GC in the Ladies Junior Cup and Muskerry GC, Youghal GC, Templemore GC and Tipperary GC in the Mixed Fourball.
In beautiful sunshine on Saturday, and the weather encouraging many supporters from all clubs to come visit West Waterford to support their club teams, we had a very competitive day’s golf. Monkstown GC and Thurles, in the Men’s Junior Cup, Fota Island GC and Kinsale GC in the Ladies Junior Cup and Muskerry GC and Templemore GC progressed to Sunday’s final. While Sunday started with a misty drizzle, the golf was very closely fought out, with all 3 cups being won in very tight finishes. Congratulations to Monkstown GC, Fota Island GC and Muskerry GC on winning the much-coveted pennants and qualifying to represent East Munster in the respective All Ireland Finals in the coming weeks.
Thank you to all our staff, as all our volunteers who helped greatly in making the day enjoyable for everyone. A big thank you to the Golf Ireland officials who did a fantastic job of officiating this great event and having it run so smoothly.
We are very grateful for the feedback we received from all clubs on the standard of our golf course, and the warm welcome everyone received over the past 2 days.
Open Week finishes.
Last Monday, our a very successful Open Week came to a close, A huge thanks to everyone who played in the many competitions. We really hoped you enjoyed playing our golf course and your visit to West Waterford GC. We look forward to welcoming you here again soon.
A special thanks to all our many sponsors who were so generous in their support. We hope you also enjoyed your visits to our club.
Outstanding Open Week Results
Friday 2nd August: Ladies/Gents 3-person scramble. Sponsor- Dungarvan Credit union
1st – Jack Mc Grath, Mark Mahony, Jamie Coonan (Gold Coast GC). 61 nett
2nd – Philip Spratt, Pat Curran, Justin Spratt (WWGC). 61 nett
3rd – Eddie Murphy, Daniel Queally, Thomas Queally. 63 nett
Sat. 3rd August: Open Fourball Sponsor- Radley Engineering
1st – Brendan Fitzgerald (Gold Coast) & Michael Hickey (Shannon GC) 49pts
2nd – Gary & Jacqueline Manning (WWGC) 47pts
3rd – Marie T & Thomas Curran (WWGC) 46pts
Sun. 4th August: 4 person Champagne Scramble Sponsor- O’Mahoney Business Advisors,
1st – Noel Baldwin (WWGC) Fiona Howard, Paul Quinn & John Foley (Lismore) 97pts
2nd – Brian Hilliard, Billy McCarthy, Tony Condon, & Dan Kelly (WWGC) 97pts
3rd – Michael Gill, Ray Donnelly, Lian O’Brien & Stephen Walsh (WWGC) 94pts
Al Eile Summer Open Series
Our Open Qualifier series continued last week, with the following qualifiers:
Winner: Michael Twomey (Lismore). Other Qualifiers: M. Kavanagh (Gold Coast), Padraig Breathnach (WWGC) and Patricia Deane (Edmonstown GC).
There are only 3 more weeks left to try and qualifier for the Grand Final, which will be held on Sat. 31st August. So, to be in with the chance of winning the fantastic 1st prize of golf in Trump Doonbeg, Dromoland GC & Galway Bay Golf Clubs, plus accommodation, you can enter on Monday. Wed. & Fri. each week. Four people will qualify each week for the Grand Final, including best lady, best gent & best gross scores. Book via our website, BRS or call 058 43216.
Ladies News
Upcoming Events
- Charity Fundraiser: 3-person team scramble – Monday 12th. Tee times from 9am Course handicap 1/12 of combined handicap. €60 per team of 3. Lots of prizes. Presentation of prizes at 8.30pm Monday.
- Monday 12th at 6pm 9-hole mixed fun scramble
- Ongoing 9-hole monthly Sponsor Ann Rochford continues
Results
18-hole stableford Thurs. 8th & Sun.10th August, sponsored by Eason’s Dungarvan
- Stella Kinsella (34) 34pts
- Mary French (37) 31pts CB
- Margaret O Sullivan (25) 31pts CB
Winner of the 9-hole Qualifier played Thursday to Sunday 11th August – June Whyte (10) 16pts
Men’s News
Upcoming Events
- Our “Al Eile” Open Qualifier Series continues next week with our Grand Final on Saturday 31st August
- Our 9-hole Tuesday Treats continues, this Tuesday, kindly sponsored by David Hayes.
Lady Captains Prize
Our Lady Captain, Bridget Blackwell is hosting her big event next weekend 16th and 17th August. We wish her the very best in her special weekend and hope that the sun shines for her. On Saturday afternoon 17th, there will be a 9-hole competition for the men, and we ask you to support this if you can.
Junior Academy News
This week was another successful one for our junior golfers. On Wednesday, 6 boys travelled to Waterford GC for round 5 of the Deise League. Continuing from the success of round 4 at home in West Waterford, we had 2 boys in the prizes once more. Jayden Murphy finished in first place, carding an excellent 37pts and Anthony O’Donnell came in 4th with a super 34pts playing off a handicap of 4. Well done to both boys on great performances in their first time playing the course.
On Sunday, a team of 6 of our young golfers took part in round 3 of the 2024 Golf Sixes League in neighbouring Dungarvan GC. As this was the final fixture of the league, the results were announced, and West Waterford finished in 2nd place behind winners Waterford GC. Congratulations to our full panel of 12 players who all contributed to this great result. Our team on the day was Jack O’Connell, Oisín Fogarty, Daniel Murphy, Jayden Murphy, Meabh O’Connell and Tara O’Donnell (see photo attached).
Next week, we have the final round of the Deise League in Tramore GC on Tuesday, so there will be no regular Junior Golf in West Waterford.
Date for your diaries:
Anthony O’Donnell will hold his 2024 Junior Captain’s Prize on Tuesday 20th Aug..
Life on the Professional Circuit, with club members Séamus Power & Gary Hurley
After his two recent tournaments in Ireland, Gary Hurley had a week off this week. However, he returns to action on the DP World tour, next week, with an entry at the D&D REAL Czech Masters in Prague.
Meanwhile, in the US, Séamus Power was competing on the PGA Tour at the Wyndham Championship in North Carolina this weekend. This was an important week for Séamus as he attempted to remain within the top 70 on the FedEx ranking list, and thus qualify for the lucrative season ending FedEx playoffs. After weather delayed start, he returned rounds of 66, 70, 69 and 66 for a T28 finish. This has confirmed his inclusion in next week’s FedEx St Jude Championship in Memphis Tennessee.
Dungarvan Golf Triangle
To avail of the ridiculously good offer of playing the three golf courses, West Waterford, Gold Coast & Dungarvan, for just €84, contact 058 43216 or email info@westwaterfordgolf.com/
Play and Stay Initiative with the Park Hotel Dungarvan
For those seeking a golfing break in Waterford, we are delighted to recommend our the ‘Play and Stay’ offers in collaboration with the 4-star Park Hotel in Dungarvan. For details contact the Park Hotel on 058 42899 or visit their website.
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