WESTGATE WINDOWS & DOORS SPONSORED GENTS WINTER LEAGUE 2024/25
Our Gents Winter League has now entered its third week. Thanks to everyone for making a great effort so far.
With 9 teams of 13 players each, there’s plenty of time to make your mark, with qualifying rounds running until Friday, February 14, 2025.
Entry fee of €25, is to be paid before playing your first round. Competitions are over 18 holes, daily competition fee is €8 for the first 10 rounds entered, and €5 for all additional rounds.
Players can play on any day and as many times as they like during the qualifying period. To ensure your team’s success, each player is encouraged to complete a minimum of 10 rounds. The top 10 scores from 9 players on each team will count towards the team’s overall standing. Prizes awarded from now until Christmas will be seasonal turkey crowns and hams, to be distributed in December.
A special thank you to our sponsor Westgate Windows and Doors. Scores will be posted weekly on the club’s website under the News section. Good luck to all the captains and their teams.
GOLDCOAST MENS CLUB AGM 2024
The AGM of the Men’s Club will take place at 5pm on Sunday December 1st in the Gold Coast. Notices of Motions and Nominations of Officers and Members of the committee of the Men’s Club must be made to the Honorary Secretary in writing at least ten days before the date of the AGM. These Notices and Nominations will be posted in the Kiosk.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to club member Thomas Shaw Hamilton for receiving a prestigious national bravery award in Dublin last weekend. Thomas was honoured with a special silver medal for his heroic actions on Clonea beach, where he courageously saved two boys in distress in the water. He was joined at the ceremony by his proud parents Rob and Natalie, girlfriend Lara and Granny Mary. Well done Thomas, this recognition is truly well deserved.
CARE OF THE GREENS
We kindly remind all members to take extra care of our greens. Please ensure you repair all pitch marks and handle the removal of your ball from the cup with care, to avoid any damage. Your attention to these details will help maintain the quality of our greens throughout the season.
Winter rules are in operation, placing on both fairways and rough within 6 inches not nearer the hole. Bunkers GUR. Abnormal ground conditions local rule. Please check with kiosk staff for further updates.
SOCIAL GATHERING AND END OF YEAR PRESENTATIONS
Our club captain, David O’Connor (Doc), John Hallahan Club President, Elaine Nash Lady Captain and Anne Keane, Lady President are excited to announce a friendly social gathering for all members at the Gold Coast Hotel on Saturday, 30th November 2024. It’s a brilliant opportunity for us all to meet up off the golf course, catch up, and reminisce about the year gone by. We’ll also be announcing and presenting the year-end competition winners.
The event is free, and finger food will be provided, so mark your calendars! Looking forward to seeing you all there.
GENTS RESULTS
Mon 4th -Fri 8th Nov Winter League WK 2
1st Derek McGrath (10) 44.70
2nd John Perry (12) 43
Gross Michael White (0) (40)
3rd Ian Dunford (20) 42.25
Tues 5th Nov Open Singles
1st Leonard O’Connor Cahir Park (12) 44pts
Fri. 8th Nov Open Singles S/F
1st Derek McGrath (10) 42
Sat. 9th, Sun 10th Nov Club Comp Winter League WK 3
1st Eoin Mansfield (19) 46
2nd Dave Conlon (13) 43
3rd Kieran Cullinan (5) 42.70
4th Aodh O’Murchu (12) 41.55
Cat 1: Daniel Burke (7) 41
Cat 2 Stephen Kiely (10) 41
Cat 3: Declan Kiely (13) 40.80
Cat 4: Willie Flavin (22) 38
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Mon 11th -Fri 15th Nov Winter League WK 3
Tues 12th Nov Open Singles
Fri 15th Nov Open Singles S/F
Sat. 16th, Sun 17th Nov Winter League WK 4
2025 SOCIETY BOOKINGS
Goldcoast Golf Club is delighted to welcome societies and greenfee guests, and we look forward to hosting you and your friends in the coming year. Our individual rates and group packages provide excellent value for a memorable day of golf.
We are accepting bookings for 2025 and to discuss your specific requirements, please contact Irene Lynch at 058 44055 or via email at golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com.
TUESDAY AND FRIDAY OPEN SINGLES
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for our popular Open Gents and Ladies Singles competitions. Visitors are welcome, with an entry fee of €25. To book your tee time visit out club website www.goldcoastgolfclub.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our course.
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
LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
18 Hole On-Going 2 Card Competition
10 Hole On-Going 2 Card Competition
10 Hole Ham Competition
10 Hole Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday
Open 18 Hole Singles for Ladies and Gents every Tuesday & Friday
LADIES RESULTS
18 HOLE WINTER LEAGUE
Rd 1 Katie Kiely 44pts
Rd 2 Eileen Good 39pts
10 HOLE WINTER LEAGUE
Rd 1 Mary Fennell 24pts
Rd 2 Rena Landers 23pts
CHRISTMAS HAM COMPETITION
Our Xmas ham competition starts on Saturday 2nd Nov, which is the usual 10 Hole with an entry of €3 and will run until Dec. Entry sheet now in kiosk, Enjoy.
CHARITY CHRISTMAS SCRAMBLE
Our Charity Scramble in aid of the Lions Club Hamper Appeal will take place on Saturday 30th Nov at 12 noon. Please wear your Xmas jumper and hat for a bit of Festive fun. Draw sheet will be posted in kiosk shortly, so please add your name for a fun day out.
Presentation will take place after the event before attending the End of Year Presentation on the same evening. Finger food will be provided.
WINTER LEAGUE
Our winter league teams have put in a tremendous effort over the first couple of weeks taking advantage of the beautiful weather. The 10 Hole is now in Rd4 and the 18 Hole participants chasing their tails with fantastic scores returned.
The good news is that the weather is remaining dry for next week which will encourage a few more to take to the fairways! There is a minimum of 5 games to be played by each team member which is a requirement as per rules posted. The league runs from Sat 26 Oct – Sat 31 Dec. Entry is €20 cash payable on first day, envelopes are provided for same. Please state clearly, your name, team name and date of play on envelope and hand in to kiosk. Competition cards to be filled out clearly and be legible for those in charge of results, please fill out cards as follows:
Date – Competition– Team – Round – Game No.
Your Name – H/Cap and state 10/18
Markers signature and your own signature.
Well done to everyone for a superb team effort so far with spectacular results, remember – every point counts!!
GOLD COASTERS
Our little group had another day out on Friday to beautiful Lismore for lunch in one of it’s prime hostelries. Our little jaunts away from golf and it’s trials and tribulations is vital for the wellbeing of the group, as we discuss everything from politics, religion, entertainment and current affairs.
Every aspect of life and living is on the agenda apart from golf, it’s not even mentioned! Yet, we come home energised and ready to do battle again on the course in the name of the Winter League!
Lunch was a spectacular event with superb food, service and magnificent company. Thanks a mill again to Anne for organising another memorable day out, she never fails to deliver!!
END OF YEAR PRESENTATION
Our end of year get together this year will be a friendly social occasion for all members at the Gold Coast Hotel on Sat 30th Nov 2024. Presentation of the Ladies Foursomes, Mixed Foursomes and Golfer of the Year will take place on the night, the event is free and finger food will be provided. Please come along to support your Captains, Presidents and fellow members and reminisce about the year!
LADIES CLUB COMMITTEE 2025
The nomination sheet for Officers and Committee members is now posted in kiosk, please note new additions and propose and second your choice for the coming year.
We would like to thank our extremely hardworking Committee for 2024 and extend our warmest gratitude to those who are leaving us after years of loyal service, your participation and input was much appreciated.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new members and wish them well for the coming year. We are much indebted to our remaining group, many of whom have switched roles to fill the gaps in keeping the committee on the right track.
A special word of appreciation to our wonderful Lady Capt. Elaine who managed to keep the ship afloat during her time out due to health issues and has now volunteered to stay on for next year. We wish Elaine and Committee a wonderful year ahead for 2025.
GOLDCOAST LADIES CLUB AGM
Please note the AGM of the Ladies Club will take place on Sunday afternoon 1st Dec in the Gold Coast Hotel at 3pm. Notices of Motions and Nominations of Officers and Members of the committee of the Ladies Club must be made to the Honorary Secretary in writing at least ten days before the date of the AGM. These Notices and Nominations will be posted in the Kiosk.
We would like to see as many as possible at this event, as this is the only forum to air your ideas and proposals for the new golfing year. Please save the date.
NEW MEMBER DEALS 2024/25
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.