News List
Golf Digest Inspection on the way.
Sunday 15th April, 2012
A new golf marketing body for Connacht was launched in Claremorris on Wednesday night last. The Ireland West Golf Clubs Association was set up with the clear objective of establishing Connacht as the primary golf region in Ireland.
Under the chairmanship of Paul O'Neill (Westport Golf Club) the...
Failte Ireland Chairman visits Westport Golf Club
Sunday 25th March, 2012
I'm delighted to inform the members about our Juvenile Skills Competition and Fun Day held on Monday, March 19th. By all accounts it was pretty successful. We had 34 juveniles turn out and held skills competitions on the putting green, chipping and range. The kids enjoyed themselves and we had pizza...
St. Patrick's Day Parade.....A Huge Success!
Sunday 18th March, 2012
Westport Golf Club Participation in the St.Patrick's Day Parade..........A Huge Success! Well done to all the members who represented the Club in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday last. The event was a huge success and all the photos taken on the day are currently filed on the club facebook...
Season Starts with 2012 Captains Drive-In.
Sunday 11th March, 2012
The members of Westport Golf Club wish our incoming Captains every success during their year. Next Sunday's Competition is an 18 hole 4 Ball Better Ball. Pat Bree's team is safely into the final of the gents Winter League. They will meet the winners of the remaining semi-final which is to be played...
Remember Rory McIlroy - He's World No. 1
Sunday 04th March, 2012
Gerry Hughes & Nuala Walsh are inviting the members to join them & Sal O'Connor on Saturday next to officially open the new golfing season. There is a timesheet in operation for the fun scramble that will take place immediately after the "Drive-In." Festivities begin at 1.15pm - sharp....
Captain's Drive In on the 10th March
Sunday 26th February, 2012
Plans are well under way for the clubs entry in the Westport parade for St. Patrick's Day. Notices will appear in the clubhouse over the weekend outlining the planned format for the 17th.
The Captain's Drive-In will take place on Saturday 10th March at 1.30pm. A 9 hole scramble will take place...
Another Quite Week in Carrowholly
Sunday 19th February, 2012
A number of members have arranged to meet in the club this Wednesday. The bar, restaurant & kitchen are due a little "Spring Clean" and if enough members turn up the job should be completed on the day. Because of the cleaning schedule there will be no service upstairs on Wednesday.
The 2nd...
Open Wednesdays Start Next Week.
Sunday 12th February, 2012
Open competitions begin on Wednesday next, 15th February. The competitions will be for gents only at the moment. Ladies Open competitions will begin in early April.
The Golf Club will be entering a "float" in the Westport Town St. Patrick's Day parade. The theme of this year's parade is...
No Headline This Week - Just News.
Sunday 05th February, 2012
To coincide with the award, Westport has a magnificent golfing offer for the month of February only. Visitors will be able to follow in the footsteps of US Open Champion Rory McIlroy and play the championship course for €20 on any day in February. If they play twice, they will be offered a...
Junior Lessons Starting Soon.
Sunday 29th January, 2012
Westport Golf Club will be hosting a Juvenile / Junior Spring Coaching Program starting February 11th. The program will be delivered by Westport's PGA professionals with adult supervision. Cost for the 8 week program is €60 (Family rate also available). There is equipment available for those...
National Award for Westport Golf Club
Sunday 29th January, 2012
Following the disappointment of cancelling the Connacht Golf Industry Conference, Paul O'Neill travelled to the annual Golfers Guide to Ireland Awards evening in Dublin last week seeking a change in fortune for the Carrowholly club. Westport was in good company with representatives from The K...
Westport In For Another Award.
Sunday 22nd January, 2012
Competitions Chairman Padraig Kennedy has issued the following rules for the matchplay stages of the winter league: Round (1) matches to be completed by Sunday 5th February. Individual matches may be arranged by agreement between the captains of each team on any day preceding that date. Team...
Westport Returns to No.1 position.
Monday 16th January, 2012
Westport Golf Club was repositioned as the premier parkland golf club destination in Connacht following the latest golf guide to be published over the weekend. BACKSPIN has adopted the same format for their 2012 IRISH GOLF COURSE RANKINGS.
The poll reflects the views of 55 experienced golfers...
Happy New Year
Sunday 08th January, 2012
The Westport Senior Gents competitions start on the January 26th.under a new format. The main changes being, that there will be a choice of entering the normal competition or a 9-hole competition. There will no longer be category prizes but we will have a domestic handicap for all prize winners. We...
2011 Christmas Raffle Results (Pro-Shop)
Saturday 31st December, 2011
1st Prize:
Ping K15 Driver
May Corcoran.
2nd Prize:
Kartel Rainsuit
Pam McIntyre
3rd Prize:
Foot Joy Sport Golf Shoes
Pat Gallagher
4th Prize:
Ping Golf Bag
Eamon Canning
5th Prize:
€100 Pro Shop Voucher
Des Mahon
6th Prize:
Sweater & Golf Shirt...
Happy Christmas One & All
Sunday 18th December, 2011
In excess of 35 members of the gent's club had their playing handicap reduced, following the annual review of the season undertaken by the handicap committee. All affected players were informed of the committee decision by post and a full list was posted in the gent's locker room. On a lighter note, a...
Senior Citizens Christmas Party on Monday 12th December.
Sunday 04th December, 2011
Cold but reasonably dry conditions greeted the competitors in last Sunday's hamper competition. There was definitely a smell of Christmas in the air. In excess of 50 competitors came under starters orders. Nuala Walsh has posted notices about the ladies Christmas dinner in the clubhouse on...
Its 9 Hole Turkey Time?
Sunday 27th November, 2011
With the festive season around the corner, the ladies & gents clubs have decided to run 9 hole turkey competitions, beginning this week. The competition will be played from Monday to Saturday inclusive over the front 9 only and there will be a competition re-entry facility available in both...
It's Hamper Time!
Sunday 20th November, 2011
The Annual General Meeting of Westport Golf Club took place in the clubhouse on Thursday night last. There was a large number of members in attendance, with was some lively discussion on a wide range of topics and unanimous agreement on the direction that the club should follow over the coming...
A.G.M. on the 17th November
Sunday 13th November, 2011
The Westport Golf Club Annual General Meeting is on Thursday night next, November 17th. The meeting takes place in the clubhouse at 8.pm. It is essential that as many members attend, as possible. There are a number of motions that will have to be voted upon and two new members will be elected onto the...
