23 Sept 2024

West Waterford Golf Club News – w/c 23^th Sept. 2024

Club Matchplay Finals: A Weekend of Exciting Golf

Last weekend saw the much-anticipated finals of the Club Mixed Foursomes Matchplay and the Ladies Plate Matchplay. The Mixed Foursomes event has been a tremendous success this year, with participants thoroughly enjoying the competitive spirit and format. In the final, our Men’s Club Captain, Niall Coleran, and Áine Parks faced off against Neil Parks and Una Mulligan. In a closely contested match, Niall and Áine secured victory with a 2&1 win. A special thank you to Currans Topline Hardware for sponsoring this year’s Mixed Foursomes matchplay competition and contributing to its success.

In the Ladies Plate Matchplay final, Mary Fahey faced Una Mulligan in a hard-fought contest, with Mary emerging victorious. Congratulations to both Mary and Una for their impressive performances and for reaching the final, displaying great skill and determination throughout the competition.

This victory wraps up the Ladies Matchplay season, following Mary Donnelly’s recent win over Bridget Blackwell in the Club Matchplay. A heartfelt thank you to all the ladies who took part in this year’s competitions, and a special acknowledgment to Daltons Jewellers for their generous sponsorship of the Ladies Matchplay.

The remaining Club Matchplay competitions are now at the semi-final stage:

• Men’s Fourball Matchplay:
  • Semi-final 1: Liam O’Brien & Neil Parks vs Pat Murray & Diarmuid Horgan
  • Semi-final 2: Percy Walsh & Phil Kinsella vs Shane Hanrahan & Clive Cooney
• Men’s Singles Matchplay:
  • Semi-final 1: Eoin Prendergast vs Brian Collins
  • Semi-final 2: Michael Fenton vs Jonathan Hanlon

Best of luck to all players as they compete for a place in those finals!

Gents Results

Wed 12^th Sept   Ladies & Gents open 18 hole stableford.

1^st Jim Moroney (17) 32pts

Sun 16^th Sept   18 hole stroke (Blue tees) Sponsored by The Old Bank Restaurant, Dungarvan.

1^st Tony Shalloe (28) 72 nett

2^nd Colm O’Callaghan (7) 72 nett

Gross Anthony O’Donnell (4) 77 gross

Tues 18^th Sept   9-hole ‘Tuesday Treats’ Sponsored by Deise Golf/

1^st Jim Moroney 20pts

2^nd Michael Cass 19pts

3^rd Brian Collins 18pts

Sat 21^st Sept Gents 18-hole Club Competition

1^st Paul Kelleher (17) 34pts

Sun 22^nd Sept  18-hole Monthly Medal

1^st Eddie Stack 72 nett

2^nd Jimmy Murphy 72 nett

Gross Philip Spratt 73 gross

Ladies Results

Thurs 19^th Sept   Open 3 Ball Sponsored by Deise Golf

1^st Mary Lou Caroll (17) Marie T. Curran (23) Margaret O Sullivan (26)  67 pts

2^nd Mary Herlihy (35) Geraldine Hickey (36) Mary Curran (36)  65 pts

Sunday 22^nd Sept 18 Hole Stableford GOY Sponsored by The Coach House

1^st Geraldine Curran (32) 37 pts

2^nd Una Mulligan (22) 37 pts

Thursday 19^th to Sunday 22^nd Sept 9 Hole Qualifier

1^st June Whyte (11) 16 pts

What’s on this week (ladies)

• Thurs 26^th & Sun 29^th 18-hole Stableford GOY. Sponsor: Topline Curran – Homeware.
• 9-hole Qualifier 26^th – 29^th September
• Sept. 9 hole ongoing, sponsored by Nora Flynn continues
• Mon 30^th – 18-hole Open Ladies & Gents Singles

What’s on this week (gents)

• Tues. 23^rd – 9-hole ‘Tuesday Treats’ Sponsor: Topline Curran Hardware.
• Sat 28^th & Sun 29^th – 18-hole club competition
• Mon 30^th – 18-hole Open Ladies & Gents Singles

Junior Academy

This weekend saw the thrilling conclusion of the Junior Foursomes Matchplay final, held on Sunday evening. A tightly contested match unfolded, with Ross Kavanagh and David Prendergast emerging victorious over Anthony O’Donnell and Kieran Murphy on the 18th hole, clinching the win 1 Up. Congratulations to all four boys for a fantastic match, and special commendations to Ross and David

on their well-earned victory.

Saturday’s regular Junior competition was somewhat dampened by the rain, but that didn’t stop Charlie Kelly from delivering an impressive performance, securing the win with a score of 21 points. Well done, Charlie!

Lastly, a big thank you to everyone who participated in our Last Man Standing fundraiser. The weekend’s results were kind to most participants, and we wish good luck to those still in the running!

Golf on the Professional Circuit: A West Waterford Perspective

This week, Gary Hurley was the sole West Waterford representative in action, competing at the Italian Challenge Open at Argentario Golf Club, near Siena, Italy. Gary delivered solid performances with rounds of 70, 66, 73, and 73, finishing in 48th place. This result adds valuable points to his standing in the Challenge Tour’s ‘Race to Mallorca,’ where he is currently ranked 40th.

Gary is enjoying a standout season on the Challenge Tour, achieving his highest order of merit position, making the most cuts in his career, and securing his best year in terms of prize money. His journey continues next week at the Swiss Challenge, held at Golf Saint Apollinaire, just outside Basel. We wish him continued success as he aims for further progress on the professional circuit.

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: 23^rd and 30th September