Diarmuid Horgan & Frances Carroll rise to the top to win President’s Prizes
Last weekend, Ciara Donnelly fulfilled one of her final duties in her second term as Club President by hosting her second President’s Prize — and what a fitting way to mark the occasion. As with everything Ciara turns her hand to in the club, her preparation for the weekend was immaculate, with every detail thought through and covered off. Even the weather cooperated, delivering a truly spectacular few days of golf.
The men’s competition got underway on Wednesday evening with first-round qualifying, continuing through Thursday and Friday. Qualifying produced some excellent scoring, with plenty of joy — and a little heartbreak for others — along the way. Experience came to the fore, with Diarmuid Horgan and John Keane leading the field, closely shadowed by relative newcomer to the game, Shane McCarthy. Saturday’s final round proved a sterner test, with the wind adding a real challenge to conditions. Diarmuid, however, produced another rock-steady round and, in the words of John Keane himself, was simply impossible to catch.
The ladies’ competition was played over one round on Sunday and produced equally impressive scoring. Frances Carroll was a hugely popular winner, carding an excellent 65 nett, with Kathleen Broderick close behind on 67 nett.
A huge crowd turned out for Sunday night’s prizegiving, where Ciara spoke with pride of being the club’s first female President. It was a special moment — and one echoed throughout the evening, as many of the prize winners spoke warmly of how fortunate the club is to have a President so passionate about the club, and who brings such knowledge and experience to its day-to-day running. It capped off a memorable weekend, and a fine reflection of the great spirit currently running through the club.
Men’s Results:
1st Diarmuid Horgan 85pts; 2nd John Keane 80pts; 3rd Michael Cass 79pts; Gross Conor Morrissey 71pts.
Cat A (0–12) Jack O’Donnell 77pts; Cat B (12–18) Liam O’Brien 77pts; Cat C (18+) Craig Flynn 79pts.
Best round 1, Shane McCarthy 43pts; Best round 2, Batt O’Donovan 41pts; Past President: David Condon
Ladies Results:
1st Frances Carroll 65 nett; 2nd Kathleen Broderick 67 nett; 3rd Una Mulligan 72 nett; Gross Mary Lou Carroll 88
Cat A Marie T Curran 72 nett; Cat B Bridget Blackwell 72 nett; Cat C Mary French 72 nett
Ladies 9-hole: Martina Coonan 28pts
Junior Result (9-hole):
1st Darragh Cleary 24pts; 2nd Matthew Longan 24pts
Heartbreak for Jimmy Bruen team in Youghal.
On Sunday last, our Jimmy Bruen team faced up to Douglas GC in the last 16 in Youghal GC. After a battling display, we ended up tying the match 2-2. However, lady luck was not on our side, and we lost out in a playoff. However, great credit to Niall & Keelan, Colm & Jack, Gary & Rueben and Derek & Jack for being so competitive against a strong Douglas team.
However, hope of inter-club success continues with our Pierce Purcell team travelling to Tramore GC to take on Cobh GC in the Munster East final on Bank Holiday Monday. All support would be greatly appreciated. Best of luck to the team.
Fun Scrambles Kick Off This Friday!
Get ready for some summer fun on the golf course! Our Fun Scrambles begin next Friday evening, 31st July, and everyone is welcome — members and newcomers alike, whether you’re a seasoned golfer or picking up a club for the very first time.
These evenings are all about enjoying the game in a relaxed, social format, with no pressure and plenty of craic. Scramble format means you’re playing as part of a team, so it’s the perfect opportunity to meet other members, make new friends, and get to know the club community a little better.
Whether you’re looking to improve your game, meet new people, or simply enjoy a great evening in good company, these Fun Scrambles are for you. So grab your clubs and come along for what promises to be a brilliant summer series.
All are welcome — see you Friday, 6pm!
The Seanóirí will also continue at 10:30am each Monday, with entry just €5, including tea and coffee in the clubhouse afterwards. All members are warmly encouraged to take part.
Competition Results
Ladies 18-hole Stableford (23rd & 25th July) Sponsored by Baumann’s Jewellers
1st Ciara Donnelly 43pts; 2nd Margaret O’Sullivan 42pts; 3rd Eithne Ashby 41pts
Men’s Tuesday Treats 9-Hole Open (21st July)
1st: Sean Lennon 22pts; 2nd Ronan Culloo 20pts; 3rd Tom O’Connell 20pts.
This week:
Men’s Fixtures
- 28st July Tuesday Treats Open 9-hole competition
- 31st July (starting 6pm) Fun Scramble.
- 1st to 3rd Aug. Senior, Junior, Intermediate & Minor Scratch Cups.
- 4th to 9th Aug. Open Week.
Ladies Fixtures
- 30th July: Ladies open 3-Ball. Sponsor Baumann’s Jewellers.
- 1st – 3rd Aug. 18-hole Stableford. Sponsor: The Park Hotel
- 30th July – 2nd Aug. 9-hole qualifier
- July ongoing 9 hole, sponsored by Marie T Curran.
Open Week
Our Open week will be coming up starting end July, with the Men’s Senior, Junior, Intermediate and Minor Scratch Cups on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
See our social media pages (Facebook & Instagram) for more details. Full details next week.
Buy a Brick — Youth Academy & Driving Range Appeal
This week, the building of our driving range ramped up, with the erection of the covered bays section this week. Special thanks to Jim (as usual) and all the volunteers who have helped with this work. As we come closer to completing this section of work, we would ask if you were planning to support you “Buy a Brick” fundraising campaign, now is the time. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to completing a facility that will benefit our club, our community and future generations. You can purchase a brick through the Pro Shop, by Bank Transfer, details in the clubhouse or through any Management Committee member. We have reached a huge milestone so far, with near €70,000. A sincere thank you to everyone who has donated, volunteered or supported the project in any way. We simply could not have come this far without you.
West Waterford Golf Club also continues its Play & Stay partnership with the 4-Star Park Hotel Dungarvan. For details, contact the hotel on 058 42899. Follow the club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and fixtures.
