WINTER LEAGUE 2024
Our Winter League kindly sponsored by John White Carpentry has now reached the final furlong with the Nire/Touraneena pipping Dunhill to claim the league section. But now the fight begins to see who will be crowned Winner League winners for 2024 with six teams contesting this spot once again. The Winter League was a huge success with a large number of rounds being played in spite of challenging weather conditions over the winter months but as always the course held up for us to enjoy our golf. We want to thank the green keeping staff for keeping the course in such great condition. Thank you to Irene and Brian for updating the scores each week, to the team Captains for all their hard work and to each member who took part in the league. It’s the members that make the Goldcoast the fantastic place it is. The line up for the Quarter finals next Sunday 3rd March is as follows. On the tee box at 10am are Dungarvan v Ballinacourty, followed at 11.30a.m. by Abbeyside V’s Stradbally. The winners of the Quarter finals will meet Nire/Touraneena and Dunhill in the semi-finals scheduled to take place the following Sunday March 10th. Best of luck to all involved.
CONDOLENCES
The club wish to offer our condolences to Tony Fitzgerald and family on the sad passing of his mother Bridget which occurred during the week. May God have mercy on her gentle soul.
HANDICAP CHANGES
Further updates on Handicap changes as from the 1st April 2024 or when summer rules begin. Course Handicap is the number of shots the golfer receives for the tee set they are going to play. Currently in Ireland, England and Wales this value is calculated to a decimal and then rounded for the golfer, which is the value they use when playing golf for handicap purposes (both general play and competition golf).
As of April 2024, for competition purposes, the calculated and “unrounded” Course Handicap will be carried through to the Playing Handicap™ calculation using machine precision*. For General Play scores, the golfer will continue to use the calculated and “rounded” Course Handicap. The Playing Handicap will be rounded to a whole number at the end of the calculation.
UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sun. March 3rd Quarter Finals Winter League
Sun March 10th Semi-Finals Winter League
Sun March 24th Final Winter League
WINTER RULES
Eighteen holes are in play; winter rules are in operation. Placing on both fairways and rough. We ask members and visitors alike to please observe the yellow markers around the greens and to repair pitch marks on them even if they are not your own to keep the greens in the condition the club is renowned for. Well done to our green keeping staff for maintaining the course in excellent condition. While on the course we ask members and visitors alike to please shout fore if your ball goes in the direction you did not intend it to go, please shout fore left or right to keep everyone safe.
SOCIETIES AND GREEN FEES BOOKINGS
Goldcoast Golf Club warmly welcome societies and green fees and we look forward to greeting you and your friends. Bookings are currently being taken and our individual rates and group outing packages offer great value golf. For favourable rates and to discuss your booking requirements contact Irene Lynch on 05844055 or golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com.
DUNGARVAN GOLF TRIANGLE
Dungarvan is a haven for golf enthusiasts with three championship golf courses located within 10 minutes of Dungarvan town, Goldcoast Golf Club, Dungarvan Golf Club and West Waterford Golf Club. The three clubs have teamed up to offer an unbelievable discount, enjoy three games of golf, one on each of the participating golf courses, all for just €84. This special offer is available daily and is a great idea for your next golfing break. For more information contact 058 44055 or email golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com
GENTS RESULTS
Mon 19th to 23rd Feb Winter League WK 17
1st David O’Connor (20) 43.25
2nd John Callinan (12) 40.85
Gross Neil Dermody (2) 38.3
3rd Jim Harty (15) 40
4th John O’Connell (12) 39.7
Fri 23rd Feb Open Singles
1st Eugene Blanchfield (14) Clonmel 45pts
Sat 24th, Feb Singles S/F
1st: John Faherty (24) 43.5 pts
2nd Tom White (8) 43pts
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Tues 27th Feb Open Singles S/F
Fri 1st Mar Open Singles S/F
Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd March Club Singles S/F, Winter League Quarter finals
LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
10&18 Hole Spring League
10 Hole On-Going Competition
18 Hole On-Going Competition
10 Hole Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday
Open 18 Hole Competition for Ladies and Gents every Tuesday & Friday
Easter Scramble Sun 24th Mar
LADIES GOY COMPETITIONS 2024
Our GOY competitions for the year have been scheduled with a few tweaks to get all dates in format. Thanks again to our many sponsors who continue to support us, it is much appreciated!!
SPRING LEAGUE
The league is now in the fifth round and some great scores being returned by the ladies. The weather is still very changeable, however hopefully the rain will clear over the coming weeks to get more back on the fairways.
Wishing all teams the very best of luck and hoping for some settled weather in the coming weeks, congrats and well done to the winners so far. Enjoy!!
RESULTS
10 Hole
Rd.1 Deirdre Ruane 20pts on C/B
Rd 2 Bridge Walsh 18pts on C/B
Rd 3 Mary Kiely 21pts
Rd 4 Breda Veale 21pts
RESULTS
18 Hole
Rd.1 Betty Joyce 37pts
Rd 2 Ger Hallinan 31pts
Rd 3 Katie Kiely 39pts
Rd 4 Miriam Matthews 42pts
TEAM STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 3
Mount Congreve 441 Capt. Mairead Ryan
Ardmore Tower 361 Capt. Patricia Doyle
Lismore Castle 303 Capt. Breda Conway
Woodhouse 289 Capt. Bridge Walsh
Reginald’s Tower 248 Capt. Mary Kiely
Curraghmore 188 Capt. Angela O’Connor
GOLD COASTERS
Due to the inclement weather again this week, there was a very small gathering who braved the elements and it was decided to hold off the presentation until next week. Hopefully next week will bring better weather so we can resume our weekly game.
HANDICAP COMMITTEE
Our Handicap secretary and committee will be meeting again in Feb/March 2024 for ongoing review. To date, all decisions were unanimous.
NEW MEMBER DEALS 2024
Ladies, if you had ever thought of taking up golf, now is the time to do it, our Lady Captain Elaine or any committee member would be delighted to take out potential members and showcase our beautiful course which is blessed with unrivalled mountain and coastal scenery!!
There are great deals on offer for new members and beginners including tuition, please contact our Director of Golf Irene or Brian in the kiosk on 058 44055 for more information.