18 May 2025

West Waterford Golf Club News – w/c 18^th May 2025

Busy Weekend for Inter-Club Teams

It was a packed and exciting weekend of inter-club action, with four of our teams representing the club across various competitions: the AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield, AIG Barton Shield, Fred Daly Trophy, and the AIG Men’s Senior Cup.

The action began on Saturday, with our Jimmy Bruen Shield team getting the weekend off to a great start. Hosting Williamstown GC, the team got a 2½ to 1½ win.

Later that day, our Barton Shield side took on a strong Faithlegg GC team. Despite a great effort, we came out on the wrong side of the result, losing 4 down.

On Sunday morning, our junior golfers lined out against Cobh GC in the opening round of the Fred Daly Trophy. In what was a great contest that went right to the final putt on the 18th green, the team narrowly lost out 3–2. The boys can be extremely proud of their performance and the way they conducted themselves—great ambassadors for the club.

Wrapping up the weekend on Sunday evening, our Men’s Senior Cup team delivered a big performance, defeating our near neighbours Gold Coast GC with an impressive 4½ to ½ victory. They now advance to the last 16, which will take place at Lee Valley GC on June 28.

Team Lineups:

• Jimmy Bruen Shield: Conor Sheehan & Ian Walsh, Clive Cooney & Shane Hanrahan, Ciaran Power & Jack Mulligan and Colm O’Callaghan & Conor Walsh
• Barton Shield:
  Darragh Herlihy & Luke Cummins, and Thomas Conway & Eoin Conway
• Fred Daly:
  Anthony O’Donnell, Ross Kavanagh, Conor Keane, Ruben O’Brien and Keelan Cotter
• Men’s Senior Cup:
  Darragh Herlihy, Luke Cummins, Thomas Conway, Philip Spratt and Eoin Conway

Well done to all players and management teams involved. Best of luck to the Jimmy Bruen and Senior Cup team as they prepare for their next rounds!

Denis Herlihy Claims Spratt Trophy with an excellent 43pts

Glorious sunshine and superb course conditions provided the perfect backdrop for this year’s Spratt Trophy, held over the weekend. The event drew a fantastic entry for this competition, held annually to honour the legacy of the Spratt family.

With the fairways running true and the greens offering a smooth, quick roll, it was Denis Herlihy who emerged as winner, delivering an excellent 43pts to win the Claret Jug trophy. The men didn’t have it all their own way, however, as Mary Donnelly produced a superb round of her own, finishing just one point behind on 42pts. Marc Mahoney claimed the Gross prize, thanks to an excellent round of 38pts, while Brian Collins, who continues his excellent year so far, taking third place with 39pts. Jack Ronayne rounded out the prizes with 38pts.

A large gathering of the Spratt family joined club members to celebrate the prize-winners. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event such a success.

Mixed Competition Results

17th May, Spratt trophy

1^st Denis Herlihy, 43pts; 2^nd Mary Donnelly 42pts, Gross Marc Mahoney 38pts, 3^rd Brian Collins 39pts; 4^th Jack Ronayne 38pts.

14^th May Al Eile Open 18-hole Stableford

1^st Aonghus Walsh 33pts

Men’s Results:

13^th May: Tuesday Treats Open 9-hole Sponsored by Desie Golf

1^st Conor French 23pts; 2^nd Liam O’Brien 22pts;

18^th May: Club Competition 18-hole Stableford

1^st Sean Ryan (18) 40pts

Ladies Results:

15^th Mná Eile Qualifier – 18-hole Stroke; Sponsored by Coach House Coffee

1^st Delia Smith (35) 46pts

Additional Qualifiers: Stella Kinsella, Mary Lou Carroll, Mary Donnelly, Geraldine Hickey, Mairead Flynn (Dungarvan GC), Margaret O’Sullivan, Aine Parks, June Hayes (Dungarvan GC), Catherine Condon (Lismore GC), Elaine Nash (Gold Coast GC), Betty Joyce (Lismore GC),

9-hole qualifier 15^th – 18^th May  

1^st Noreen Byrne 23pts

What’s on this week

• All
  • Mixed Fun Scramble – continues every Monday from 6pm. Entry €3
  • Wed 21^st May Al Eile Stud Open 18-hole Stableford (Ladies & Gents)
• Ladies
  • Thurs 22^nd May Open 3-ball Champagne Scramble; Sponsored by Deise Golf
  • 22-25 May, 9-hole qualifier; Sponsored by Maura Ryan.
  • Sun 25^th May Joan Curran Memorial (GoY) 18-hole Stableford. Sign up in the Ladies locker room. Draw takes place Thurs. evening.
  • May 9 hole ongoing continues, sponsor Trish O’Shea,
• Men’s
  • Tues 13^th May, ‘Tuesday Treats’, Open 9-hole, sponsored by Desie Golf.
  • Sat 24^th & Sun 25^th May; Monthly Medal (GoY) 18-hole Stroke

West Waterford Golf Club Fundraising Classic Tees Off May 30th

West Waterford Golf Club will host its annual Club Fundraising Golf Classic from Friday 30^th May to Monday 2^nd June, in one of the highlights of the club calendar.

Proudly sponsored by Cleanzone Technologies and GrowSport, this key fundraising event plays a vital role in supporting the ongoing development of the club’s facilities and programs.

The format is a 3-person Texas Scramble, open to golfers of all levels, with excellent prizes on offer and a strong emphasis on fun, community, and friends.

We encourage all club members to invite friends, family, and golfing buddies to take part and help make the event a true celebration of West Waterford GC.

If you know of any businesses or individuals who may be interested in sponsorship opportunities, we’d love to hear from you — it’s a fantastic way to support the club while gaining valuable local exposure.

To enter a team book online at www.westwaterfordgolf.com, on BRS or by contacting the club office at 058-43216.

Junior News

As covered earlier, our Fred Daly boys played Cobh GC in the first round last Sunday. Despite losing out on a tight 3 -2 scoreline, everyone in the club is really proud by how the boys carried themselves during the match. Well done lasts on representing the club so well.

Juniors continues every Saturday evening with J4s & J5 at 5:30pm, and the cadets’ group, J1, J2 & J3s commencing at 6pm

Watch the Junior’s WhatsApp groups for further details,

Séamus Power Misses Cut at PGA Championship, Sets Sights on Charles Schwab Challenge

Séamus Power experienced a challenging outing at the 2025 PGA Championship, posting rounds of 72 and 74 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, to finish at 4-over-par 146, missing the cut by two strokes.

Next week’s Charles Schwab Challenge, at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas provides and opportunity to rebound and gain some momentum as the PGA Tour season progresses.

Golf Societies 2025

Looking to plan an unforgettable golf outing in 2025?

Be sure to mark West Waterford Golf Club on your calendar for your society’s event! With our beautiful course and exceptional facilities, it’s the perfect venue for an enjoyable day of golf with your group. Secure your preferred dates, by contacting us via golf@westwaterfordgolf.com.

Dungarvan Golf Triangle

Discover the Dungarvan Golf Triangle in 2025!
As bookings for 2025 continue to come in, why not avail of the opportunity to play Dungarvan’s 3 Championship Courses; West Waterford GC, Dungarvan GC and Gold Coast GC, all just a short 5-minute drive from the town itself. That’s 3 rounds of golf for only €90 – incredible value for an unforgettable golfing experience!

To book the Golf Triangle, contact us on 058 43216 or email info@westwaterfordgolf.com/

Play and Stay Initiative with the Park Hotel Dungarvan

For those seeking a golfing break, 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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