Winter League

With Round 3 over, it’s really “heating up” as there are only 10 points between 1^st, 2 and 3^rd. In 1^st place with 240 points are Lang Whang with Rosie Murphy as Captain, closely followed by Tickly Tap with 235 points, captained by Mary Herlihy.   Roon the Ben captained by Ann Rochford come in  3^rd place with 230 points, followed by Ca Canny captained by Joan Sheehan with 213 points, Fin me Oot captained by Ger Curran with 211 points and Dinna

Midweek Medley: The inaugural running of this new competition takes place this Wednesday.The competition is open to Ladies and Men. It will take place every Wednesday.  Just turn up at the clubhouse at 11.00 am to enter the draw for playing partners

Winter League Progress:  This week the Singles matches resume. All matches must be played between the 4^th February and 24^th February inclusive.

Club Competitions:   The 9 Hole and 13 Hole on-going competitions continue to attract good entries.

Sympathy:  On behalf of our Lady Captain Jean O Donovan and

Sad Times for West Waterford:  The last week has been a sad one for West Waterford members.

The late Joanne Barron:  On Tuesday last we heard about the sad passing of our former Lady Captain Joanne Barron.  Joanne was a very popular member of our club.  She was a fantastic lady captain in 2007, always encouraging players but most importantly Joanne was great fun and great company. Joanne passed on her love of golf to her daughter Mary, who also served as Lady Captain in 2015.  Our sympathies are extended to Joanne’s husband Tom, daughter

Winter League Progress:  This week the Matchplay matches got underway and the current weather conditions have certainly helped to get the players out on the fairways.  I have heard a result or two, well done Joan Ronayne, Mary French, Stella Kinsella and Catherine Ruanewho both recorded victories last week. The current round of Matchplay matches finishes on next Sunday February 3^rd.

Coastal Alliance:  The next round of the Coastal Alliance will be played in West Waterford on Thursday February 7^th.  The tee times

Winter League “Hotting Up”  Sunday last saw the climax of Round 2 in our Team Winter League.  “Lang Whang” captained by Rosie Murphy are in the lead with 225 points, hotly pursued by “Tickly Tap” captained by Mary Herlihy with 224 points.  Ann Rochford’s team “Roon the Ben” fill the third spot with 215 points while “Ca Canny” captained by Joan Sheehan fill the 4^th spot followed by “Finn me Dot” captained by Ger Curran and “Donna Fouster” captained by Marian Hilliard.  Over the next two weeks the competition switches into Matchplay format.  Judging

Busy Times:  The glorious weather is certainly bringing the golfers out to West Waterford.  Over the week-end the course was packed as players enjoyed the excellent playing conditions.

Ladies Winter League: The Winter League is progressing very nicely.  Following the completion of the first round, “Lang Whang” captained by Rosie Murphy hold a narrow lead over “Roon the Ben” captained by Ann Rochford. “Tickly Tap” captained by Mary Herlihy are in 3^rd place.  It should be noted that only four points separates the top three teams!

West Waterford Golf Notes – Publication week ended Friday Jan 11thCaptains’ Drive In: On Sunday last a large number of members gathered on the first tee in West Waterford to witness the 2019 Captains Drive In.  The weather conditions were perfect and the standard of shots played was magnificent! Good luck to Jean O Donovan, Lady Captain, Tom Higgins Men’s Captain, Pat Murphy, Club President and Jack Ronayne, Junior Captain.

Winter League: The Winter League is progressing nicely.  Top Class secrecy surrounds the scoring from the 1^st round matches, but I have heard that the

Captains’ Drive In: This Sunday January 6^th Jean O Donovan, Lady Captain and Tom Higgins, Mens Captain are kicking off the 2019 season with their drive-in.  Proceedings get underway at 3.00 pm followed by entertainment in the Clubhouse.  A draw for an Annual Subscription voucher will be take place.  This draw is eligible for all paid up members, now is the time to get your sub paid -you may be lucky enough and enjoy a nice reduction in your annual subscription!!

Winter League: The first round matches in the Winter League have now been played.

New Year’s Eve Party

A special 25^th Anniversary celebration is planned for New Year’s Eve and we’d love to have an extra special West Waterford turnout.  The night will consist of food (hot buffet), and fun with Fancy Dress (optional) and of course friendship for just €20.  The clubhouse is beautifully decorated for Christmas and a great night is assured.  There is even transport available to bring you home.Just stick your name on the sheets or give Gillian a call on (058) 43216.  Family and friends are especially welcome as they always are in West

PGA Golfers and Choirs storm West Waterford! On Saturday night last the Clubhouse in West Waterford was rocking to the sounds of not one but three Choirs!  Members of the Friary Choir, the Deise Signers and St. Mary’s Choir all performed some really beautiful pieces.  The large gathering enjoyed an entertaining night, full of music and good fun.  It also gave members an opportunity to catch up with Seamus Power who is currently home on vacation before he competes in the first PGA tournament in Hawaii in early January. Well done to our two new Captains Tom