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It’s been a busy few weeks at the club with the gents and ladies matchplay competitions in full swing. Our various weekly open competitions are being well supported and continue through the month of September. We have had a steady flow of societies each week and the comments on the course have been most complimentary. You may have noticed the new flower bed at the back of the par 3 4th hole with the hydrangeas coming into full bloom at the moment. On return visits to West Waterford our visitors regulary comment on the fact that there is always some

In order to facilitate the exceptionally large entry it has been agreed to play this competition from Sunday 26th August to Saturday 14th September. Each pair can arrange to play with another pair of their choice anytime within the above dates. The two pairs with the best cards will play each other in the final. With the evenings getting shorter we would advise all pairs involved to get their cards in as soon as possible. Full details are posted in the clubhouse.

Following weeks of preparation to get the course in tip top condition our president Pat Murphy swapped the overalls for the green blazer to welcome players to the 26^th presidents Prize on Friday and Saturday 16^th and 17^th August.  Mother nature intervened to water the course on Friday morning and play got underway at 12.45.  Full whites combined with some treacherous pin positions and a strong breeze ensured that it would require an exceptional performance to lay hands on the coveted trophy.  While many players struggled with the testing course, Andy Hickey (6) played superbly to record

Time sheets are posted on the notice board at present.  This will be a single round event played over two days with the best score claiming the prestigious prize.  All at West Waterford are aware of the continuous untiring work that Pat puts into the course.  Please show your appreciation by supporting the upcoming president’s prize.

The 23^rd annual Killeagh Classic was held at West Watererford on Thursday Friday and Saturday of last week.  A record 147 teams (441 golfers) played the champagne scramble over the magnificent 18 hole course.  All present including the first timers were loud in their praise of the facilities, in particular the splendid condition of the newly refurbished bunkers.  Once again we say well done to Ray Rochford and his team on a meticulousy managed event with everything operating like clockwork.  As usual there were prizes for 35 teams. In first place was Abbeylands with 106points, Murray’s pharmacy came second

Open week begins on Friday 19^th July and continues until Sunday 28^th July.  We have 9 hole, 13 hole and 18 hole individual and team events to suit all tastes.  Check our fixture list above and book your tee time by ringing 058 43216.

A large contingent from the club made the trip to Lahinch over the four days last weekend.  This was an opportunity to support our hero Seamus and see at first hand his performance in a major event on home soil.  Of course we would have liked a different result but a true supporter accepts the highs and lows in any sport and looks  forward to better days ahead.  Seamus was proud to be there and we were equally proud to cheer him on.  We all relished the occasion and the tired limbs and aching feet will heal in time.  It’s

West Waterford’s  PGA player Seamus Power is relishing the opportunity to play in this year’s Irish Open.  Looking back on a distinguished career Seamus recalls 18 years ago when he joined his West Waterford pals as a marshall in the Irish Open at Fota Island.  He also recalls playing as an amateur at Carton House in 2005 and again in 2013 when he was playing in the mini tours in the U.S.  Seamus has come a long way since those days and is delighted to to be playing in front of his loyal home fans at Lahinch this week.  Now