Course Maintenance
There was a lot of great work done on the golf course this week in preparation for the upcoming winter season and future projects.
Throughout the week, there was significant activity with the sanding and aeration of the fairways. This essential maintenance will greatly enhance the course’s playability during the winter months ahead, providing better drainage, firmer fairways, and an improved golfing experience. We are all looking forward to a more enjoyable winter golf season.
On Saturday, a group of volunteers completed a lot of necessary preparation work in our practice area in anticipation of some exciting projects. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks. Huge thanks to everyone involved—it’s another step forward in building an exciting future for the club.
Amgen Irish Open
Last weekend, we were very proud to have two of our club members, Gary Hurley and Séamus Power, participating in the Amgen Irish Open. While we were disappointed that Gary, after rounds of 74 and 75, didn’t make the weekend cut, it was fantastic to see Séamus competing through the weekend and finishing tied for 26th with rounds of 76, 69, 71, and 71. Well done to both lads! We will continue to follow their success in the coming weeks of the season.
Gary will be in Italy for the Italian Challenge Open next week, while Séamus has a few weeks off before returning to action in October in the US.
Success for Martin O’Driscoll in All-Ireland Captain’s Prize Winners’ Competition
Martin O’Driscoll continued his successful year on the golf course this past weekend, winning the 2024 All-Ireland Captain’s Prize Winners’ Competition at Roscrea Golf Club on Sunday. Martin scored 40 points on a challenging course to top the leaderboard. A huge congratulations to Martin on his achievement, from everyone here at West Waterford.
Ladies Mná Eile Series Final
The final of the Mná Eile took place on Sunday, 15th September. Although the day began gray and misty as we teed off, it soon cleared to become a beautiful, warm, and sunny afternoon. It was wonderful to see so many ladies out on the course, especially from all the visiting clubs.
We would like to extend our thanks to our sponsors—IFAC Accountants, who sponsored the five monthly qualifiers, and Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan, who generously sponsored the final.
Results
Sun 15th Sept Mná Eile Series Final. Sponsored by Garvey’s SuperValu, Dungarvan.
1st Aisling Shanahan WWGC (26) 37 pts
2nd Phil Whyte Slievenamon GC (23) 36 pts
3rd Jennifer Kingston Lismore GC (10) 35 pts
Mná Eile Series – Monthly Qualifier winners
May: Eithne Ashby
June: 1st Marie T Curran. 2nd Marian Hillard.
July: 1st Aisling Shanahan. 2nd Ger Curran
August: 1st Joan Sheehan. 2nd Margaret Geary O Sullivan
September: 1st Frances Carroll. 2nd Marie T Curran
Sun 8th & Thurs 12th Sept 18 hole stableford. Sponsored by Interlude Restaurant, Dungarvan.
1st Mary Lou Carroll (17) 37 pts
2nd Una Mulligan (22) 36 pts
3rd Bridget Blackwell (27) 36 pts
Mon 9th Sept 9-hole ladies & gents stableford. Sponsored by The Moorings Bar & Restaurant.
1st Mary Herlihy (18) 21pts
2nd John Corbett (12) 19 pts
Thurs 5th to Sun 9th Sept Ladies 9-hole Qualifier
1st Mary French (19) 17 pts CB
Thurs 12th to Sun 15th Sept Ladies 9-hole Qualifier
1st Noreen Byrne (23) 18pts
Club Matchplay competitions
- Una Mulligan and Mary Fahey will battle it out in the ladies singles matchplay plate final to be played by September 28th.
- In our club Mixed Foursomes Aine Parks & Niall Colleran will play Una Mulligan & Neil Parks in the final which will be played this week
What’s on this week (ladies)
- Mon. 16th Mixed Fun Scramble at 5:30pm, followed by Split the Pot draw.
- Mon 16th – 18-hole Open Ladies & Gents Singles
- Thurs 19th Open Ladies 3-ball. Sponsor: Deise Golf, Dungarvan.
- 9-hole Qualifier 19th – 22nd September
- Sept. 9 hole ongoing, sponsored by Nora Flynn continues
- Mon 23rd – 18-hole Open Ladies & Gents Singles
Men’s Results
Mon 9th Sept 9-hole ladies & gents stableford. Sponsored by The Moorings Bar & Restaurant.
1st Mary Herlihy (18) 21pts
2nd John Corbett (12) 19 pts
What’s on this week
- Mon. 16th Mixed Fun Scramble at 5:30pm, followed by Split the Pot draw.
- Mon 16th – 18-hole Open Ladies & Gents Singles
- Tues. 17th – 9-hole ‘Tuesday Treats’ Sponsor Deise Golf, Dungarvan
- Sat 21st & Sun 22nd – 18 hole club competition
- Mon 23rd – 18-hole Open Ladies & Gents Singles
Junior Academy News
Last Man Standing – Junior Academy Fundraiser
This week, our Junior Academy is encouraging as many people as possible to support the Last Man Standing fundraiser. The competition kicks off with next weekend’s Premier League fixtures, and the deadline to enter is this Thursday, 19th September.
Why not join in for a bit of fun and test your Premier League knowledge? Entry is only €10, and all proceeds will go toward providing much-needed funds for our Junior Club. Support from members, parents, and friends is greatly appreciated!
Open Golf – September
Our Open Golf September at West Waterford Golf Club continues this week, and we look forward to welcoming you for some competitive and enjoyable golf
- Men’s & Ladies Open Singles: 16th, 23rd and 30th September
- Open Ladies Team of 3: 19th September
Dungarvan Golf Triangle
To book the Golf Triangle, to play West Waterford, Gold Coast & Dungarvan, contact 058 43216 or email info@westwaterfordgolf.com/
