We are Back! As I write these notes it is really great to report that our golf season is now fully underway with a large number of competitions planned. All members should receive a letter from our Lady Captain Phil Kelly this week outlining the dates and protocols in place when participating in competitions.

Thin Gin sponsor first Competition: On this Thursday July 2nd and Sunday July 5th our first 18 hole Club stableford competition will take place. Sincere thanks to Anchor Spirits for their very generous sponsorship. Good luck to everyone!

Key Dates for your Diary: Lady Captain’s Prize:

Almost There! Monday next June 29th marks the introduction of Phase 4 in the Covid-19 Roadmap and with it, will come the resumption of golf competitions. This will be another step forward for the members who are enjoying the lovely golf course in West Waterford. The time-sheets are exceptionally busy, but a “Card in the Hand” will make it all the more interesting for players! Watch this space for details of the Competition calendar. Protocols to be used for entering and submitting cards will be issued to all Lady members.

Dalton Claret Jug – Club Matchplay: While we will be

Busy Times despite delay : The time-sheets in West Waterford, as in all Clubs are very busy. The nice weather and the excellent condition of the course has really added to the enjoyment of playing a round of golf. Unfortunately, it is very disappointing that we are not allowed hold competitions until the commencement of Phase 3 on June 29th. I know that many clubs had protocols in place to run local competitions. One bit of good news is the relaxation in the travel protocol which now allows us to travel throughout the county! Roll on the 29th June when

Good Times in West Waterford: Last week was a really super week for golf and it is great to see the time-sheet busy and people out enjoying the magnificent facilities. Golfers are catching up on much needed practice while at the same time, enhancing their tans! Hopefully we will be back running Closed Club competitions in the very near future. We are waiting on final protocols to be issued from the ILGU. Watch this space and in the meantime enjoy the wonderful playing conditions which prevail at present.

Back on the Fairways! Monday 18th May was an important day for everyone in Ireland as Phase I of the Covid 19 Roadmap kicked in. Excitement was high out in West Waterford as Members returned. The course was in stunning condition and the arrangements to meet with the Covid-19 regulations were very simple but very effective.

On behalf of the ladies I would like to congratulate Austin Spratt, Morrie Ferncombe and all the team for the huge work that they have put in to the course in the last few months. During the lockdown Austin and Gillian kept the members

We are living in surreal times and golf has taken a back seat as we respond to the Covid-19 crisis. All golf courses have been closed and, in an effort to manage this epidemic, we have been asked to stay at home. Our co-operation will help save lives. Stay Home and Stay Safe.

Winter League Concludes: In light of the current circumstances, our Lady Captain Phil Kelly has decided to cancel the last round of the Winter League. Congratulations to the overall winners Castletroy who have lead from Round 1. Captained by the enthusiastic Eithne Ashby, the team consisted of

The Ladies Committee had a Virtual meeting this week to discuss the current situation regarding Covid-19. Luckily for all of us, golf clubs have remained open albeit with strict regulations in place. We request all our members to only play in twos. The 2 metre protective distances must be strictly adhered to , the flag should be left in the pin at all times, and at this stage, rakes have been removed from all bunkers.

Castletroy retain their lead in Winter League: The matchplay element of the league finished on Sunday. Castletroy captained by Eithne Ashby have 344 points. In

As I write these Notes we are in challenging and uncertain times and Sport takes a back seat for the moment. All we can do is follow the excellent advice which is available to all of us. The course is open and all the current guidelines re social distancing apply including leaving the flag in the pin at all times. Stay safe.

Winter League: Now that the fourth round is completed it is obvious that at the top of the leaderboard things are very tight! Castletroy still retain a slender lead with 324 points closely followed by East Cork with

^{Winter League – Change of Dates – As the weather improves there are a number of people getting out on the course. The re-entry for the Winter League matches has been excellent. Round 4 finishes this Sunday March 15th while the all competitive matchplay finishes on Sunday week March 22nd. The draw for the matchplay has drawn up some interesting ties. West Waterford play Ballybunion while league leaders Castletroy play East Cork who are in second spot at the moment. Lahinch play Templemore. Good luck to all players}

^{Ongoing Competitions: The 13 Hole re-enter competition sponsored by Marian Hilliard this}