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International success for Gary Hurley

Representing Ireland in the Boys’ Home International at Southerness Golf Club August 3 – 5^th, Gary Hurley proved to be instrumental in Ireland’s emphatic win. 

Playing over three days on this testing links course Gary remained undefeated in his six matches in the singles and foursomes competitions.  To those of us who know Gary this comes as no surprise when one considers the amount of work he has put into his game over the past couple of years having represented his club, province and country at the highest level.  His next challenge will be the British Boys Amateur Championship at Kilmarnock (Brassie) which takes place from 10 – 15 August.  252 players from 20 countries will compete over two rounds of 18 holes with the 64 lowest scores competing in the Matchplay stage of the Championship. As if his diary was not already crowded Gary is scheduled to play for West Waterford in the Munster semi final of the Senior Cup at Castletroy on Sunday next.  The question remains will it be Kilmarnock or Castletroy On 15^th August, but what is certain is that all at West Waterford will be cheering for Gary whatever the venue.

Senior Cup

Under the expert guidance of manager John Carroll our senior cup team continue their defense of the Munster title when they face Limerick GC in the semi final at Castletroy on Sunday next.  John and his team are under no illusion as to the enormity of the task they face on this occasion, but having come within a whisker of an all Ireland title last year they will relish the opportunity of another major challenge.  The loyal band of supporters who follow the team are already making plans for the weekend, and I understand some are even sacrificing the trip to Croke Park in order to cheer on our team.  First tee-off is 8.30 on Sunday morning and with our boys performing to their full potential we may very well be cheering them on to another Munster title in the afternoon.

Competition Results

Club Weekend Competition – Golfer of the Year

1^st: Kevin Casey (14) - 42 pts. 2^nd: Seamus Power (+2) 42pts. Gross: Aidan Walsh (2) - 38 pts.  3^rd: Dylan Rees (14) - 42 pts.  CSS: Saturday and Sunday: 38pts

Scramble Friday 6^th August - Results

1^st: Dermot Horgan, Justin Spratt, and Kathleen Broderick 27 5/10

2^nd: Graham Nagle, Pat Murphy, and Chris Fowler 28 2/12

3^rd: Eoin Conway, Anne Purcell, and Mary Spratt 29 3/12

Al Eile Qualifier Wednesday 4^th August

1^st: John O’Neill (17) Mallow - 44pts. 2^nd: Gareth Sherry (13) - 43pts. 3^rd / Visitor: Michael Collins (15) - 41pts. CSS: 39

High Handicap Tuesday 3^rd August

1^st: Gerry Martin (21) - 29pts. 2^nd: Denis Herlihy (18) - 27pts. 3^rd: Colin Smith (18) - 27pts.  Guest: Michael O’Riordan (15) - 31pts.

Junior Competition Tuesday 3^rd August – Open Competition

1^st: Ben Whitty (17) Faithlegg - 47pts. 2^nd: Conor McCarthy (20) Gold Coast - 44pts. 1^st Gross: Ben Kiely (7) Faithlegg – 69. 3^rd: Cathal McGee WW - 44pts. 4^th: Warren DeCourcey (7) Faithlegg - 43pts. 2^nd Gross: David Whitty (4) Faithlegg – 71. 5^th: Aaron Keniry (27) - Youghal - 43pts. Best 36: Darren Veale (36) Faithlegg - 41pts. 2^nd 36: Jonathan Hanlon (36) - 39pts. Best Girl: Aisling Boland (36) Faithlegg - 43pts. 2^nd Girl:  Emma Elliott (36) Faithlegg - 37pts.

Next junior competition is Tuesday 10^th August at 10am.

Waterford Ladies Football Classic

1^st: Mary Fahey, Mary Kiely, Graham Nagle and Richard Tobin - 106 pts.  2^nd: Frank North, Justin Spratt, Michael French and Mary French - 103 pts.  3^rd: Pat Murray, Pat Lennon, Dave Walsh and Frank Lloyd - 100 pts.  4^th: David Condon, Kealan Drohan, Liam O’Droma and Liam Grace - 97 pts.  5^th: John Flynn, Seamus Kirwan, Lorcan Looby and Chris Gough - 96 pts.

Dates for your Diary

Sunday 15^th August: Senior Cup – Munster semi finals and final at Castletroy GC.  In the semi final West Waterford play Limerick GC.  The final takes place in the afternoon.

Friday/Saturday August 13^th and 14^th – Minor Scratch Cup

Friday 20^th August to Sunday 22^nd August - Presidents Prize – Mr. Bertie Hallahan

Minor Scratch Cup

Our Minor scratch cup will be held on Friday and Saturday 13^th and 14^th August.  To book your tee time please ring 058-43216 or 058 41475.  Members can book their times on the timesheet posted on notice board.

Club Mixed Foursomes Kindly Sponsored by Tom Curran Hardware

The mixed Foursome has now reached the semi-finals. Those involved please check board for updates and dates.

Club Singles

Draw for the first round is now posted on the notice board. .

Presidents Prize

Timesheets for the Presidents Prize presented by Mr. Bertie Hallahan are now posted on the notice board.

Ryder Cup - West Waterford

The inaugural competition for the Ann Marie perpetual trophy took place at West Waterford on Saturday.  Expertly organized by our own Gerry Carolan, our visitors from Dublin were loud in their praise of the event, the course and the warm reception which they received.  Plans are already being made for next year’s event when the visitors hope to increase their numbers and make this a major event on our golfing calendar.  Whereas everybody was a winner the title went to West Waterford on a score of 9 1/2 to 5 1/2

High Handicap 13-hole Stableford

The Tuesday high Handicap continues each Tuesday during the summer and is now a 13-hole competition. All handicap levels are welcome and we hope to see lots of our new members, where you can meet new friends and improve your game

Al Eile Qualifier

This is an 18-hole Stableford open competition held on each Wednesday during the summer months.  As well as the weekly prizes entrants can qualify for the Grand Final which will be held on Sunday 17^th of October 2010.

Fixtures

Wednesday 11^th August – Al Eile Open Gents

Friday 13^th and Saturday 14^th Aug - Minor Scratch Cup

Saturday 14^th and Sunday 15^th August - Club Competition

Golfer of the Year

Check the latest standing in GOY competition on our website www.westwaterfordgolf.com and keep up to-date with news and events at the club.