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Captain’s drive-in Sunday 18th December

Sunday afternoon saw a record crowd turn out to welcome the incoming Captains for 2012 - Tom Power, Eithne Ashby and Junior Captain Thomas Conway at the beginning of their term in office. Following the drive-in a 9-hole scramble was enjoyed by the large contingent of ladies and gents in ideal weather conditions. All the members would like to wish Tom, Eithne and Thomas every success for the coming year and if Sunday’s turnout is any indication, we have a great 2012 to look forward to.

Proceedings after the scramble were kicked off by Club President Gerry Carolan who welcomed and introduced the new Captains. The evening culminated with very welcome finger food, music provided by club member Mark Long and much seasonal banter.

Scramble Results

1st: Aidan Walsh, Noreen Byrne and Mary French - 28.7. 2n: Eoin Conway, Sean McNamara and Reena Landers - 28.9. 3rd: John Joyce, Grainne Smith and Mark O‘Sullivan - 29.1. 4th: Noel Conway, Jean O’Donovan and Joan Nugent - 29.3.

Weekend Competition 16th, 17th and 18th December

1st: Michael Landers (17) - 39pts. 2nd: Alan Maher (12) - 38pts, b8.

Winter League 2012

The response to the winter league to date has been most encouraging with numbers on a par with last year’s record entry. Presently it looks as though we will have 22 teams competing for the Cole Memorial trophy. The formula for team selection is based on last year’s successful template and should provide another nail biting encounter as teams endeavor to gain a place in the Matchplay stages. The committee is aiming to have team listings posted before Wednesday 21st December. Team information is also available on www.wwestwaterfordgolf.com/ winter league. Any member still wishing to enter can still do so by placing name on late entry sheet posted on the club notice board.

WLR visits West Waterford.

We had a visit from WLR’s Kevin Casey on Friday last. Kevin spoke with a number of committee members on various matters relating to club activities. The interviews were conducted in the warm surroundings of the stove. The broadcast went out on air on Saturday’s sports programme.

Friday night is Cards night at West Waterford.

Our next cards night will be held on Friday January 6th 2012, card lovers can enjoy a game of 45 in the comfortable surrounds of the stove. All are welcome and if you fancy a pint or two we can arrange transport home. It will run every Friday at 8pm from the 6th January.

West Waterford Challenge Cup update

Mark Crotty (gissie) (Dungarvan United) is just about holding his one shot lead with newcomer Billy O’Mahony (Salmon Darts Club) with 27pts. No change in third place since last week but with the festive season now here it might all change!

Society News at West Waterford

Ardmore/Clashmore held their annual Christmas society on Saturday. The results are as follows:

1st: Noel Conway, Pat Landers and Donal O’Brien. 2nd: Edward Hickey, Neil Parks and Dennis Conway, 3rd: Phil Kinsella and Conor French.

The Brickey Society will hold their outing on Thursday 29th December at 11:00am.

Golfer of the year Best 4 cards – Bertie Hallahan (sponsored by Eamonn Terry Ring Crystal) Best 3 Cards – Kieran O’ Brien (sponsored by Mick Dunne cup)

Junior Notes - Competition Saturday 17th December

1st: Conor Morrissey (8) - 25pts. 2nd: Eoin Conway (9) - 24pts. 3rd: Thomas Conway (6) - 24pts. 4th: Robbie Deady (26) - 20pts. Next junior competition on Friday 30th December

Christmas Fixtures

Friday and Saturday 23rd and 24th December - Club Competition 16-hole Stableford

Christmas Day 9-hole Bottle of Brandy - 9.30 – 11.30

Monday and Tuesday 26th and 27th December – Junior Fundraiser 16-hole Stableford

Wednesday 28th December to Sunday 1st January – Round 1 Winter League 16-hole Stableford.

Christmas Gift

If your looking for something to buy some one who already has everything this Christmas, Why not thing about getting a Green fee voucher - €70 for a booklet of 5 Green Fee’s.

Seasons Greetings

Wishing all members and their families a happy and a peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year, also Seasons greetings and grateful thanks is extended to the Spratt family for providing the amenity that is West Waterford Golf Club, we wish them continued success in the coming year.