Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 16^th July 2018:

Junior Cup in Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club:

So near and yet so far!

Gold Coast lined out against Clonmel Golf Club in the area final in Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club on Thursday last. Gold Coast’s team was as follows: Conan Watt, Ger Bagge, John Hallinan, Seanie Lenihan and John White. The game ebbed and flowed all thru and it was only over the finishing few holes that the game started to swing in favour of Clonmel. Eventually Clonmel gat the three wins required and take the match. We would like to wish Clonmel all the very best in the Munster Finals and hope that they bring home the title. Thanks to Martin Murray and Jimmy O’Dwyer for managing the team, thanks also to the extended panel, caddies and all who supported the team on the day.

Status of Incomplete Cards and ‘No Returns’ in Qualifying Competitions

(a) All cards must be returned in Qualifying Competitions, whether complete or not.

(b) It is expected that every player who enters an 18 Hole Qualifying Competition intends to complete the round.

(c) Since an incomplete card and a ‘No Return’ may have the effect of increasing a player’s handicap, the club would be justified in refusing to accept a card or record a No Return when the player has walked in after playing only a few holes.

(d) Cards should not be issued to players when there is obviously insufficient light for them to complete the round.

(e) Sympathetic consideration should be given to players who have had to discontinue play for any cause considered to be reasonable by the organising Committee.

(f ) Clauses 23 (GPA Handicap Adjustment) and 24 (Suspension) of the UHS give clubs the discretion to deal with players who persistently submit incomplete cards or make ‘No Returns’ if they consider they are attempting to “build a handicap”.

The Handicap Committee has noted that a few players are not returning cards and asked that the above be brought to their attention.

Barton Shield:

We played Cahir Park Golf Club on Saturday morning in the 1^st round of the Barton Shield in Clonmel Golf Club. Our team consisted of Eamonn O’Donnell, Micheal White, Michael Lenihan and Ger Bagge. Both pairs won their matches and this then set up an afternoon match with Waterford Castle. The line-up for this match was Eamonn O’Donnell, Micheal White, Derek Power and Ger Bagge. The Castle team proved much stronger and our team was finding it tough to stay with them and in the end Waterford Castle won by 2 holes. Again the Club would like to thank Martin Murray and Jimmy O’Dwyer for looking after this team. Martin and Jimmy looked after three teams this year and this takes a lot of time and effort and also reduces the amount of golf they get to play themselves. It is very much appreciated by the players and club officials.

New Club Polo Shirts:

Our new blue tops will be available at the kiosk. The new Callaway shirts will cost €35 each. Our teams looked very well in them during the past week and all comments on the shirts has been very positive.

Club Match-Play Competitions:

Gold Coast Cup:

Remaining matches to be played in the Gold Coast Cup: John White v Michael Whelan, Brian Dunbar v Seanie Lenihan and Andy Travers v John Queally. All matches to be completed by 31^st July.

Club Mixed Foursomes:

Darren Power & Patricia Doyle v Brian O’Connor & Eilo Fitzgerald

Tommy Long & Elaine Goss v Michael Kavanagh & Noirin Darcy

John Queally & Martina Corkery v Freddy McGuckian & Mairead Ryan

Tim O’Driscoll & Helena Fitzgerald v Rafael Alvarez & Ruth Hannigan

Tom White & Angela O’Connor v John White & Karen Darcy

Jimmy O’Dwyer & Ger Hallinan v Nicholas Power & Bernie Morrissey

Declan Kiely & Mary Kiely v Nicholas Fitzgerald & Rosie Murphy

All matches to be completed by Tuesday 31^st July.

Michael White Foursomes:

Tommy Long & Andy Travers v Austin Kiely & Darren Power.

Ger Bagge & Tomas Wall v John White & Frank Waters.

Matches to be completed by 7^th August.

Scratch Cup Match-Play:

Anyone interested in playing in this competition should put their name on the sheet provided in the kiosk. Entry is €5 and the draw will be seeded. Draw will take place on Sunday 22^nd July.

Willie Barron Fourball:

The draw for this competition will take place on Sunday 22^nd July. Entries in kiosk.

Fixtures:

Tuesday 17^th July: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Friday 20^th July: Open Singles.

Saturday 21^st July: Club Competition.

Sunday 22^nd July: Vice President’s Prize.

Tuesday 24^th July: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Results:

Tuesday 10^th July: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 39 pts, Ladies 37 pts.

1^st: Jerome Murphy (24) 44 pts, Mahon Golf Club

2^nd: George Twomey (25) 40 pts.

1^st Lady: Martina Corkery (22) 41 pts.

2^nd Lady: Mary Dooher (27) 40 pts Banbridge Golf Club

Friday 13^th July: Open Singles CSS 37 pts.

1^st: Frank Waters (17) 42 pts.

Saturday 14th July: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts.

1^st: Freddie McGuckian (14) 38 pts

Sunday 15^th July: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts.

1^st: John Walsh (12) 37 pts.

2^nd: Darren O’Droma (12) 36 pts

Gross: Lar Whelan (6) 30 pts

3^rd: Brian Dunbar (14) 35 pts.

LADIES NOTES

Open Days:

Monday 20^th August sponsored by Dawn Meats.

Annual Outing:

We are at present gathering suggestion regarding our annual outing which will be held in September. Any suggestions to the Lady Captain.

Fixtures

10 hole ongoing

18 hole ongoing

2 card 18h ongoing comp sponsored by Murray’s pharmacy

14 July (sat) Comeragh Oil sponsored 18h.

15 July (sun) Beginners and Members Fun Day, sheet in kiosk

21/22 July Helvick Seafood (GOY) sponsored 18h comp

28/29 July John Walsh Spar 18h comp

Sheila Norris match play, and club foursomes are about to start please put names up on appropriate sheets asap in kiosk or contact the almighty p.r.o. please

Results:

David Hayes 18 Hole Stableford:

1^st Serena Roche (36) 45pts

2^nd Lorraine Troy (19) 44pts

3^rd Mairead Ryan (31) 39pts

Golf lessons with Ian continue on Monday 9th July.

Get into golf: The scrambles continue at (6.50 for) 7pm, for those ladies who have taken up the exceptional membership offer. Lady members who participate in the roster please continue to turn up as rostered.

Membership Offers

If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2018 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us; firstly we are a friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is intoxicating!!

We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and the natural beauty of the setting. If you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 9^th July 2018

Junior Cup in Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club:

Thursday is the day designated by the Munster Branch and Carrick-on-Suir the appointed venue for the area final of the Junior Cup match between Gold Coast and Clonmel. Martin Murray and Jimmy O’Dwyer will have left no stone unturned in their preparations for this match. The very best of luck to Martin, Jimmy and all the panel of players involved. Any support would be greatly appreciated. The match tees off at 4 p.m.

Status of Incomplete Cards and ‘No Returns’ in Qualifying Competitions

(a) All cards must be returned in Qualifying Competitions, whether complete or not.

(b) It is expected that every player who enters an 18 Hole Qualifying Competition intends to complete the round.

(c) Since an incomplete card and a ‘No Return’ may have the effect of increasing a player’s handicap, the club would be justified in refusing to accept a card or record a No Return when the player has walked in after playing only a few holes.

(d) Cards should not be issued to players when there is obviously insufficient light for them to complete the round.

(e) Sympathetic consideration should be given to players who have had to discontinue play for any cause considered to be reasonable by the organising Committee.

(f ) Clauses 23 (GPA Handicap Adjustment) and 24 (Suspension) of the UHS give clubs the discretion to deal with players who persistently submit incomplete cards or make ‘No Returns’ if they consider they are attempting to “build a handicap”.

The Handicap Committee has noted that a few players are not returning cards and asked that the above be brought to their attention.

Barton Shield:

On Saturday next Gold Coast will play Cahir Park at Clonmel Golf Club at 9.10 a.m. in a first round match. Here again Martin and Jimmy are in charge and we wish both and all the players involved the best of luck. Again, any support would be appreciated.

Chill Tops:

The new Chill Tops are now in stock and can be collected in the kiosk by all who ordered same.

New Club Polo Shirts:

Our new blue tops will be available from Monday 9^th July at the kiosk. The new Callaway shirts will cost €35 each.

Club Match-Play Competitions:

Gold Coast Cup:

Remaining matches to be played in the Gold Coast Cup: Austin Kiely v Dave O’Connor, John White v Michael Whelan, Brian Dunbar v Seanie Lenihan and Andy Travers v John Queally. All matches to be completed by 31^st July.

Michael White Foursomes:

Tommy Long and Andy Travers v Austin Kiely and Darren Power.

Ger Bagge and Tomas Wall v John White and Frank Waters.

Declan Kiely and Rafael Alvarez v Brian O’Connor & Nicholas Power.

All ties to be played by 7^th August.

Club Mixed Foursomes:

Darren Power & Patricia Doyle v Brian O’Connor & Eilo Fitzgerald

Tommy Long & Elaine Goss v Michael Kavanagh & Noirin Darcy

John Queally & Martina Corkery v Freddy McGuckian & Mairead Ryan

Tim O’Driscoll & Helena Fitzgerald v Rafael Alvarez & Ruth Hannigan

Tom White & Angela O’Connor v John White & Karen Darcy

Jimmy O’Dwyer & Ger Hallinan v Nicholas Power & Bernie Morrissey

Declan Kiely & Mary Kiely v Nicholas Fitzgerald & Rosie Murphy

Allmatches to be completed by Tuesday 31^st July

Scratch Cup Match-Play:

Anyone interested in playing in this competition should put their name on the sheet provided in the kiosk. Entry is €5 and the draw will be seeded. Draw will take place on Sunday 22^nd July.

Willie Barron Fourball:

The draw for this competition will take place on Sunday 22^nd July. Entries in kiosk. 

General Date Protection Regulations (GDPR)

These new regulations came into effect on Friday last and all companies and clubs are obliged to carry out these regulations with immediate effect. What this means to members is that the kiosk now needs your permission to give out your phone numbers to other members of to the GUI or to opposing team managers. That means that if you are to play someone in a match we cannot release that person’s phone number for you to contact him unless he has given us permission. The same applies to emails and as nearly all emails contain some information which could be construed as marketing, again it is necessary for us to get permission to send you emails. Forms are available in the kiosk for members to sign and the sooner you sign it the sooner we can start sending you emails again.

Fixtures:

Tuesday 10^th July: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Friday 13^th July: Open Singles.

Saturday 14^th July: Club Competition.

Sunday 15^th July: Club Competition

Tuesday 17^th July: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Results:

Tuesday 3^rd July: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 38 pts, Ladies 37 pts.

1^st: Peter Byrne (20) 43 pts.

1^st Lady: Catherine Hyland (38) 40 pts.

Friday 6^th July: Open Singles CSS 37 pts.

1^st: Gerard O’Keeffe (23) 43 pts.

2^nd: Kenny Walsh (17) 40 pts, West Waterford

Gross: Mark Shanahan (0) 35 pts, West Waterford.

Saturday 7th July: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts.

1^st: Sean Carmody (11) 42 pts.

Gross: Conan Watt (6) 29 pts.

Sunday 8^th July: Monthly Medal, CSS 72

1^st: Brian Fahey (8) 67

2^nd: Lar Whelan (6) 68

Gross: Micheal White (1) 73

3^rd: Brian Dunbar (15) 69

LADIES NOTES 

Open Days:

Monday 20^th August sponsored by Dawn Meats.

Annual Outing:

We are at present gathering suggestion regarding our annual outing which will be held in September. Any suggestions to the Lady Captain.

Fixtures

10 hole ongoing

18 hole ongoing

2 card 18h ongoing comp sponsored by Murray’s pharmacy

14^th July: Comeragh Oil sponsored 18h.

15^th July (sun): Beginners and Members Fun Day, sheet in kiosk

21^st /22^nd July: Helvick Seafood (GOY) sponsored 18h comp

28^th /29^th July: John Walsh Spar 18h comp

Sheila Norris match play, and club foursomes are about to start, please put names up on appropriate sheets asap in kiosk or contact the almighty p.r.o. please.

Results:

18 Hole Club Competition 1^st July

1st Angela O’Connor (32) 40pts

2nd Teresa Queally (23) 38pts

Monday 2nd July Open Day sponsored by Willow & Oak

1^st: Mary Kiely (13) Gold Coast, Christie Hickey (36), Gillian Hickey (31) Clonmel 73pts (B9)

2^nd: Mary Whelan (13), Sheila Lowry (27), Ursula O’Donovan (36) Tipperary 73pts

3^rd: Ann Power (23), Claire Ryan (26), Kathleen O’Dwyer (29) Tipperary 72pts

Deise Golf (GOY) 18 hole Stroke

1^st: Kay Claassen (29) 67

2^nd Lorraine Troy (20) 70 (B.9)

3^rd: Mary Clancy (14) 70

Golf lessons with Ian continues on Monday 9th July.

Get into golf: The scrambles continue at (6.50 for) 7pm, for those ladies who have taken up the exceptional membership offer. Lady members who participate in the roster please continue to turn up as rostered.

Membership Offers

If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2018 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us; firstly we are a friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is intoxicating!!

We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and the natural beauty of the setting. If you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 2^nd July 2018:

Junior Cup in Gold Coast:

Glorious sunshine, fast greens, immaculate fairways, fair roughs, very little wind and sailing boats in the harbour was what we had to offer the eight teams that visited us here in the Gold Coast on Saturday and Sunday for the local section of this year’s Irish Junior Cup.

We welcomed West Waterford to the Gold Coast on Saturday for the first round match in the Junior Cup. By the time the match teed off the temp was rising fast and had already exceed the low 20’s. The matches were as follows, Gold Coast names first: Pat Power v Luke Swayne, Ger Bagge v John O’Mahony, Seanie Lenihan v Morris Ferncombe, John White v Aaron Crotty and Tom White v Andy Hickey. At the turn Gold Coast were leading in four matches but with match-play you never know what is going to happen and true to say West Waterford came back as the match progressed and made Gold Coast fight very hard for their victory.

On Saturday evening Gold Coast had another local derby against our neighbours Dungarvan. Team managers martin Murray and Jimmy O’Dwyer made a number of changes to the team, mostly due to the heat, and the following were the matches: David O’Connor v Michael Troy, Ger Bagge v Barry Hamilton, John Hallinan v David Buckley, Conan Watt v David Shanley, John White v Barry Morrissey. Again we were put to the test but experience and good golf resulted in a win for the Gold Coast.

Sunday morning and Tramore were the opponents we faced in the area final. The line-out was as follows: David O’Connor v Martin Walsh, Ger Bagge v Kevin Kinsella, John Hallinan v Dave Bennett, John White v Paul Power, Tom White v Noel Cunningham. Both teams won two matches and it was down to the final hole before Gold Coast eventually won the game.

Huge congratulations to all involved, to all the players, caddies, supporters and Managers Martin Murray and Jimmy O’Dwyer.

Gold Coast will now meet Clonmel in the next round.

Club Match-Play Competitions:

Gold Coast Cup:

Remaining matches to be played in the Gold Coast Cup: Austin Kiely v Dave O’Connor, Declan Kiely v Brian O’Connor, John White v Michael Whelan, Brian Dunbar v Seanie Lenihan and Andy Travers v John Queally. All matches to be completed by 31^st July.

Michael White Foursomes:

Tommy Long and Andy Travers v Austin Kiely and Darren Power.

Ger Bagge and Tomas Wall v John White and Frank Waters.

Declan Kiely and Rafael Alvarez v Brian O’Connor & Nicholas Power.

All ties to be played by 7^th August.

Club Mixed Foursomes:

Darren Power & Patricia Doyle v Brian O’Connor & Eilo Fitzgerald

Tommy Long & Elaine Goss v Michael Kavanagh & Noirin Darcy

John Queally & Martina Corkery v Freddy McGuckian & Mairead Ryan

Tim O’Driscoll & Helena Fitzgerald v Rafael Alvarez & Ruth Hannigan

Tom White & Angela O’Connor v John White & Karen Darcy

Jimmy O’Dwyer & Ger Hallinan v Nicholas Power & Bernie Morrissey

Declan Kiely & Mary Kiely v Nicholas Fitzgerald & Rosie Murphy

Allmatches to be completed by Tuesday 31^st July

Scratch Cup Match-Play:

Anyone interested in playing in this competition should put their name on the sheet provided in the kiosk. Entry is €5 and the draw will be seeded. Draw will take place on Sunday 22^nd July.

Willie Barron Fourball:

The draw for this competition will take place on Sunday 22^nd July. Entries in kiosk.

Good to see:

Too often we worry about the small things in life and forget what is happening all around us. Over the past while a number of our members suffered some health problems and now, thankfully, all four are on the way to recovery. Great to see Mick back playing golf again, Paddy was down watching the Junior Cup, albeit in a buggy, and we had a visit from our President Mick during the week and it is good to see he is making progress, Maurice is back hitting golf balls again and hopes to make a full return in a few weeks.

Belvedere Trophy 2018:

Waterford came to the Gold Coast with a three/two lead and needed half the match on the night with the Gold Coast to get thru the first round of the Belvedere Trophy. The Gold Coast on the night was Des O’Brien, Leo Wall, Tim O’Driscoll, Richard Lambert, John Queally, Tom Power, Rafael Alvarez, Robert Smyth, Tony Condon and Willie Bloomer. Despite the lads putting up a great battle Waterford eventually won in the end. Thanks to Liam Clancy and all the players involved.

General Date Protection Regulations (GDPR)

These new regulations came into effect on Friday last and all companies and clubs are obliged to carry out these regulations with immediate effect. What this means to members is that the kiosk now needs your permission to give out your phone numbers to other members of to the GUI or to opposing team managers. That means that if you are to play someone in a match we cannot release that person’s phone number for you to contact him unless he has given us permission. The same applies to emails and as nearly all emails contain some information which could be construed as marketing, again it is necessary for us to get permission to send you emails. Forms are available in the kiosk for members to sign and the sooner you sign it the sooner we can start sending you emails again.

Fixtures:

Tuesday 3^rd July: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Friday 6^th July: Open Singles.

Saturday 7^th July: Club Competition.

Sunday 8^th July: July Monthly Medal

Tuesday 10^th July: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Results:

Tuesday 26^th June: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 37 pts, Ladies  37 pts.

1^st: Eddie Brophy (20) 42 pts.

2^nd: Frank Cogan (23) 41 pts.

1^st Lady: Geraldine Meagher (23) 35 pts Slievenamon.

Friday 29^th June: Open Singles CSS 37 pts.

1^st: Declan O’Neill (8) Bandon

Gross: Micheal White (1) 32 pts.

2^nd: Ray Bannon (12) 40 pts. West Waterford.

Saturday 30^th June: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts.

1^st: Noel McCann (13) 40 pts.

Sunday 1^st July: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts.

1^st: Tom Reynolds (18) 41 pts.

2^nd: Conor Clancy (8) 40 pts.

Gross: Michael Lenihan (2) 35 pts.

LADIES NOTES 

Open Days:

Monday 20^th August sponsored by Dawn Meats.

Committee Meeting:

The next committee meeting of the Ladies Club will be held on Friday 6^th at 8 p.m. in the Gold Coast.

Annual Outing:

We are at present gathering suggestion regarding our annual outing which will be held in September. Any suggestions to the Lady Captain.

Fixtures:

10 hole ongoing

18 hole ongoing

2 card 18 holes ongoing comp sponsored by Murray’s pharmacy.

Saturday 7^th/Sunday 8^th July: 18 Holes competition sponsored by David Hayes PGA. This is a ‘Golfer of the Year’ Competition.

Golf lessons

Commencing Monday 2^nd July for 5 weeks if anyone else want to add their names, please let Bernie know.

Get into Golf:

The scrambles continue at (6.50 for) 7pm, for those ladies who have taken up the exceptional membership offer. Lady members who are willing to participate in a roster are asked to give their names to Ann Keane please.

Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 25 June 2018:

Junior Cup in Gold Coast next Weekend:

The action gets underway at 8.30 with the Gold Coast playing West Waterford in the opening match. This is followed by Dungarvan against Waterford Castle at 9.10, Tramore against Faithlegg at 9.50 and Williamstown against Youghal at 10.30 a.m. The winners of the first two matches will meet at 3 p.m. and the winners of the last two matches will meet at 3.50 p.m.

Tony Dunford Memorial 2018:

If Heineken did golf then they would run the Tony Dunford Memorial as this year’s event was probably the best one ever. Glorious sunshine with a slight breeze was the order of the day. The buzz around the kiosk from 8.15 on was electric as players gathered to find out the format of the competition and what tees they would be playing off. The catering crews were also arriving and getting things ready to feed the hungry golfers as they arrived at the food stations. By 9.00 all the players were on the course and in action. The smell of the BBQ was wafting over the course and tempting all the golfers, especially those who missed breakfast. As the day progressed the craic improved and golfers were enjoying the culinary expertise of those providing the burgers, sausages and rashers at the 9^th tee and the sandwiches and tea and coffee at the kiosk. Some unbelievable golf was being played by most teams and this was reflected in the scoring.

Prize winners included the following:

1^st Overall: Liam Clancy, Liam Hansbury, Willie Joe O’Connor, Freddie McGuckian and Michael Fitzgerald 192 pts.

1^st Fourball: Colm Carew, Martin Morris, Seanie Lenihan, Mark Lenihan 91 pts.

1^st: Scramble: Brian Nolan, Ned O’Connor, Pat Norris, Jim Quinn 100 pts.

2^nd Overall: Peter McArdle, Tim O’Driscoll, Paul O’Dea, Tom O’Brien 182 pts.

3^rd Overall: Seamus O’Connell, Dermor Ryan, Frank Waters, Larry Whelan, Andy Travers 181 pts.

2^nd Fourball: John Kiely, Kieran Cullinan, Brendan O’Brien, Johnny Burns, 86 pts.

2^nd Scramble: Gary Dunford, David Raher, Jimmy Halcrow, Alan Dilloghery 100 pts.

3^rd Fourball: John White, Willie Moore, Martin Murray, Conan Watt 83 pts.

3^rd Scramble: Danny Kiely, Austin Kiely, Barry Henley, Fergal Weldon 99 pts.

4^th Overall: Mary Kiely, Breda Conway, Bernie Morrissey, Ellen Foley 173 pts.

A sincere thanks to Caroline and June for the BBQ, Breed, Claire, Mary, Ann, Christy, Aine, Laura, Mary, Mick and Linda for all their help in making the day such a success.

Thanks also to Conan Watt for sponsoring 1^st prize and to our Captain for sponsoring the other prizes. Dawn Meats again provided the burgers and sausages and here we would like to thank Michael Wall for arranging same.

Belvedere Trophy 2018:

Gold Coast played Waterford Golf Club in Waterford on Monday evening last with Waterford edging the match 3/2. The players representing the Gold Coast were: Tony Condon, Rafael Alvarez, Leo Wall, Des O’Brien, Tim O’Driscoll, Joe Curran, Tony Lonergan, Richard Lambert, Tommy Power and John Queally. The return leg takes place in the Gold Coast on Monday 25^th June at 4.30 p.m.

Senior Cup:

Gold Coast played Mitchelstown on Saturday morning in the 1^st round and the following was the team: Micheal White, Ger Bagge, Alan Harrington, John White and Eamonn O’Donnell. With three wins secured in the morning’s match and following some refreshments, the team set out again against Thurles in the afternoon. The afternoon team showed two changes with Michael Lenihan and Derek Power coming in. Thurles proved too strong for the Gold Coast and qualified for the 3^rd round on Sunday morning.

Thanks to all the players involved, to the caddies and supporters and especially to team managers Martin Murray and Jimmy O’Dwyer.

Hole in One:

Congratulation to Peter Finnegan from Dungarvan who had a hole in one on the 4^th Hole on Friday last. Peter will now receive a medal from the Club.

General Date Protection Regulations (GDPR)

These new regulations came into effect on Friday last and all companies and clubs are obliged to carry out these regulations with immediate effect. What this means to members is that the kiosk now needs your permission to give out your phone numbers to other members of to the GUI or to opposing team managers. That means that if you are to play someone in a match we cannot release that person’s phone number for you to contact him unless he has given us permission. The same applies to emails and as nearly all emails contain some information which could be construed as marketing, again it is necessary for us to get permission to send you emails. Forms are available in the kiosk for members to sign and the sooner you sign it the sooner we can start sending you emails again.

Fixtures:

Tuesday 26^th June: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Friday 29^th June: Open Singles.

Saturday 30^th June: Club Competition.

Sunday 1^st July: Club Competition

Tuesday 3^rd July: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Results:

Tuesday 19^th June: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 39 pts Ladies 38 pts.

1^st: Willie Bloomer (24) 43 pts.

2^nd: Jerry Weldon (23) 41 pts.

1^st Lady: Martina Corkery (23) 40 pts

Friday 22^nd June: Open Singles, CSS 37 pts.

1^st: Tom Turley (28) 46 pts Hollystown GC.

2^nd: Peter Finnegan (11) 43 pts Dungarvan GC

Gross: Conor Fitzgerald (6) 33 pts Tramore GC

Saturday 23^rd June: Club Competition, CSS 368 pts.

1^st: David O’Connor (6) 37 pts.

Sunday 24^th June: Club Competition, CSS 36 pts

1^st: Conor Clancy (10) 42 pts.

2^nd: Andy Travers (15) 41 pts.

Gross: Eamonn O’Donnell (2) 34 pts.

3^rd: Willy Delehunty (17) 39 pts.

LADIES NOTES

Open Days:

Monday 11^th June sponsored by Shaws Department Stores

Sunday 1^st/Monday 2^nd July sponsored by Willow & Oak

Sunday 19^th/Monday 20^th August sponsored by Dawn Meats.

Fixtures

10 hole ongoing

18 hole ongoing

2 card 18h ongoing comp sponsored by Murray’s pharmacy

The next open day is just around the corner ladies please get teams organised or just put your name on timesheet and others will join you.

Results:

10h ongoing No 9: Martina Corkery 19pts.

10 Hole No 10: Kay Claasen 23pts

18Hole Stableford sponsored by Quinlan Butchers 16th & 17th June:

1^st: Mairead Ryan (32) 40pts

2^nd: Julie Lawlor (36) 39pts

3^rd: Esther McGuckian (14) 38pts (b9)

Golf lessons

Commencing Monday 2nd july for 5 weeks if anyone else want to add their names, please let Bernie know.

Get into Golf:

The scrambles continue at (6.50 for) 7pm, for those ladies who have taken up the exceptional membership offer. Lady members who are willing to participate in a roster are asked to give their names to Ann Keane please.

Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 18th June 2018:

Irish Mixed Foursomes:

On Saturday last we travelled the short distance to West Waterford to play the hosts in a first round match of the Irish Mixed Foursomes. Our team of Kieran Cullinan, Rosemary Murphy, Micheal White, Elaine Goss, Michael Kavanagh, Helena Fitzgerald, John White, Karen Darcy, Eamonn O’Donnell and Gerardine Hallinan played very well on the day but came up against a strong West Waterford team who just pipped us on the 18^th hole in the final match. Our thanks to Austin & Bridget for their hospitality during our practice session and on Saturday.

There was one highlight from the day and that was Eamonn O’Donnell getting a hole in one on the 13^th Hole, the third hole in one for this talented young golfer.

Senior Cup:

On next Saturday 23^rd June Gold Coast will play Mitchelstown in the 1^st round of the Irish Senior Cup in Dungarvan at 8.40 a.m. Martin Murray and Jimmy O’Dwyer are in charge here and I am sure that they would appreciate any support for the team from members.

Belvedere Trophy 2018:

Gold Coast play Waterford in the 1^st round of this competition in Waterford this evening (Monday) at 5 p.m. The return leg will take place in the Gold Coast at a date to be fixed.

Michael Cashman Foursomes:

Liam Clancy’s charges went into battle with last year’s All Ireland winners Ballykisteen on Saturday last and what a performance they put up as they eventually only succumbed on the 19^th hole. Tomas Wall, Tom Power, Gerry Comerford, Rafael Alvarez, Dave O’Connor, Tony Condon, Peter McArdle, Des O’Brien, Leo Wall and Brendan Coughlan all played well and deserve great credit for the way they performed against a very strong team that has aspirations of returning to the All Ireland again this year.

New Chill Tops:

New Gold Coast Chill Tops are now available to order. They cost €55 each. If interested please try one of the tops in the kiosk for size.

General Date protection Regulations (GDPR)

These new regulations came into effect on Friday last and all companies and clubs are obliged to carry out these regulations with immediate effect. What this means to members is that the kiosk now needs your permission to give out your phone numbers to other members of to the GUI or to opposing team managers. That means that if you are to play someone in a match we cannot release that person’s phone number for you to contact him unless he has given us permission. The same applies to emails and as nearly all emails contain some information which could be construed as marketing, again it is necessary for us to get permission to send you emails. Forms are available in the kiosk for members to sign and the sooner you sign it the sooner we can start sending you emails again

Fixtures:

Tuesday 19^th June: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Friday 22^nd June: Open Singles.

Saturday 23^rd June: Club Competition.

Sunday 24^th June: Club Competition.

Tuesday 26^th June: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Results:

Tuesday 12^th June: Open Seniors: CSS 38 pts.

1^st: Patsy Walsh (23) 39 pts

2^nd: Gerry Comerford (13) 39 pts.

1^st Lady: Eileen Dowling (26) 35 pts. Waterford Golf Club.

Friday 15^th June: Open Singles, CSS 35 pts.

1^st: Pat Kelly (15) 40 pts Waterford Castle.

Gross: Micheal White (1) 30 pts.

Saturday 16^th June: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts.

1^st: Conor Clancy (11) 39 pts.

Sunday 17^th June: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts.

1^st: Joey Veale (18) 39 pts.

2^nd: Seanie Lenihan (7) 39 pts.

Gross: Micheal White (1) 37 pts.

3^rd: Eamonn O’Donnell (2) 39 pts.

LADIES NOTES

Fixtures

10 hole ongoing

18 hole ongoing

2 card 18h ongoing comp sponsored by Murray’s pharmacy

21^st June Tony Dunford Memorial 36h

23/24 June Deise Golf 18h (GOY)

Well Done to Joanne:

At the Special Olympics Joan O’Dea’s niece, Joanne, came home with two medals from the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin. Joanne was part of the Irish Relay team which won Gold and she also collected a silver medal in the 100m Freestyle. Great to see Joanne doing so well and we are all proud of your accomplishments.

Results:

18h club comp 9/10th June: 1. Angela O’Connor(34) 41pts; 2. Mairead Ryan (33) 39 pts

Open Day sponsored by Shaws Department Store

1st Mary Holden (28) Mountain View, Josephine Holden (32) Mountain View, Liz Ivory (36) Gold Coast – 75 points

2nd Joanne Hartley (24) New Ross, Kathleen Broderick (34) West Waterford, Carmel O’Sullivan (36) Callan – 70 points

3rd Mary Kiely (13), Joan O’Dea (36), Mary Fenton (36) Gold Coast – 68 points

Next Open Day is Monday 2^nd July, kindly sponsored by Willow & Oak

Mixed Golf: On Saturday 16^th June the Gold Coast team travelled to West Waterford and battled well in windy conditions before yielding to their hosts.

Get into golf : The scrambles continue at (6.50 for) 7pm, for those ladies who have taken up the exceptional membership offer. Lady members who are willing to participate in a roster are asked to give their names to Ann Keane please.

Membership Offers

If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2018 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us; firstly we are a friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is intoxicating!!

We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and the natural beauty of the setting. If you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 11th June 2018:

Gold Coast to play West Waterford in Irish Mixed Foursomes

Gold Coast will travel the short journey to West Waterford on Saturday 16^th June to play the hosts in the 1^st round. Any support from members would be greatly appreciated.

Belvedere Trophy 2018:

The draw for this tournament has been made and Gold Coast will Waterford Golf Club in a preliminary round. This will be played on a home and away basis with the first match in Waterford. The date for these matches to be completed by is 18^th June. Liam Clancy is the man in charge here.

Michael Cashman Foursomes:

Gold Coast will play Ballykisteen on Saturday next 16^th June at 11.30 a.m. in the Gold Coast. Team Manager Liam Clancy is in the process of finalising his team and he will be in contact with all the players involved during the early part of the week.

3 Course Meal, Burgers, Sausages, Sandwiches, 2 Rounds of Golf

That is what is in store for the players taking part in the Annual Tony Dunford Memorial, which takes place on Wednesday 20^th June. A shotgun-start at 9 a.m. will get proceedings underway and play will continue until all players have completed their two rounds. Refreshments will be available at the 10^th hole and again at the start from 10 a.m. onwards. For further details contact Bob.

Well Done to Seamus Power:

Good to see West Waterford’s Seamus Power playing well last weekend. Seamus finished in joint 12^th place in the Fedex St Jude Classic and this helped him to improve his Fedex Cup standing to 120.

New Chill Tops:

New Gold Coast Chill Tops are now available to order. They cost €55 each. If interested please try one of the tops in the kiosk for size.

Mixed Foursomes Competition:

The mixed foursomes competition held on Wednesday evening last was won by Tom White and Mairead Ryan.

General Date Protection Regulations (GDPR)

These new regulations came into effect on Friday last and all companies and clubs are obliged to carry out these regulations with immediate effect. What this means to members is that the kiosk now needs your permission to give out your phone numbers to other members of to the GUI or to opposing team managers. That means that if you are to play someone in a match we cannot release that person’s phone number for you to contact him unless he has given us permission. The same applies to emails and as nearly all emails contain some information which could be construed as marketing, again it is necessary for us to get permission to send you emails. Forms are available in the kiosk for members to sign and the sooner you sign it the sooner we can start sending you emails again.

Fixtures:

Tuesday 12^th June: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Friday 15^st June: Open Singles.

Saturday 2^nd 16^th June: Club Competition.

Sunday 17^th June: Club Competition

Tuesday 19^th June: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Results:

Monday 4^th June: CSS 38 pts.

1^st: Alan Landers (17) 41 pts.

Tuesday 5the June: Open Seniors, CSS 37 pts.

1^st: Frank Cogan (24) 41 pts.

1^st Lady: Margo Condon (27) 26 pts.

Friday 8^th June: Open Singles, CSS 34 pts.

1^st: Gerry Comerford (14) 36 pts.

Gross: Clive Cooney (6) 26 pts West Waterford.

Saturday 9^th June: Club Competition, CSS 36 pts.

1^st: Tony Lonergan (24) 40 pts.

Gross: Derek Power (3) 29 pts.

Sunday 10^th June: Monthly Medal, CSS 72

1^st: Brian Fahey (9) 70

2^nd: Jody Hallinan (9) 72

Gross: Micheal White (1) 77

3^rd: John W Walsh (12) 73.

LADIES NOTES

Open Days:

Monday 11^th June sponsored by Shaws Department Stores

Sunday 1^st/Monday 2^nd July sponsored by Willow & Oak

Sunday 19^th/Monday 20^th August sponsored by Dawn Meats.

ILGU Junior Foursomes:

Gold Coast played Cobh in Youghal on Sunday last in the ILGU Foursomes. On the day Cobh were the stronger team and went on to defeat Gold Coast after a great battle.

We wish them well in the next round.

Fixtures

10 hole ongoing

18 hole ongoing

2 card 18h ongoing comp sponsored by Murray’s pharmacy

26/27 May Quinlan’s Butchers sponsored comp.

16/17 June mixed competition in West Waterford

23/24 June Deise Golf comp(GOY)

3 Course Meal, Burgers, Sausages, Sandwiches, 2 Rounds of Golf

That is what is in store for the players taking part in the Annual Tony Dunford Memorial, which takes place on Wednesday 20^th June. A shotgun-start at 9 a.m. will get proceedings underway and play will continue until all players have completed their two rounds. Refreshments will be available at the 10^th hole and again at the start from 10 a.m. onwards. For further details contact Bob.

3 Course Meal, Burgers, Sausages, Sandwiches, 2 Rounds of Golf

That is what is in store for the players taking part in the Annual Tony Dunford Memorial, which takes place on Wednesday 20^th June. A shotgun-start at 9 a.m. will get proceedings underway and play will continue until all players have completed their two rounds. Refreshments will be available at the 10^th hole and again at the start from 10 a.m. onwards. For further details contact Bob.

Lady Captains Day:

A fantastic sunny day brought out the best golf and a superb day and evening was had by all, congrats to Bernie. The winner, in a very close run competition, was Teresa Queally with 70 and Deirdre (DD) Hannigan hot on her heels, pipped on countback.

Results

Club Competition 26^th May 2018

1^st Mairead Ryan (36) 42 pts

2^nd Noirin Darcy (27) 36 pts

Lady Captain’s Day 3^rd June kindly presented by Bernie Morrissey

1^st Teresa Queally (24) 69 (B.9)

2^nd Deirdre Hannigan (31) 69

Gross Rosie Murphy (13) 83

3^rd Geraldine Hallinan (21) 70

4^th Mairead Ryan (33) 70

Past Captain: Gillian Cashman

Front 9: Angela O’Connor

Back 9: Breda Conway

Category 1: Lorraine Troy

Category 2: Patricia Doyle

Category 3: Joan O’Dea

Guest: Kathleen Morrissey

Revive Active: On Monday 4^th June the Gold Coast team played Dungarvan in this always exciting format. Manager Mary Clancy has put together a very solid team, and after a marathon battle the home advantage helped Dungarvan over the line. All the games were played in a sporting manner as befits our noble game and the sun shone on excellent golf, what more could one ask for?

Get into golf : This week 14th June is the final scramble of the programme. The participants will each get a certificate, and there will be fingerfood. Can volunteers please attend to assist in the scramble. Please be there at 6.45 as usual.

Membership Offers

If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2018 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us; firstly we are a friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is intoxicating!!

We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and the natural beauty of the setting. If you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 4th June 2018:

Captain’s Prize 2018:

Met Eireann left us down again. They promised us thunder and lightning and showers for the weekend but we saw none of them. Outside of that everything else went according to the plan of our Captain and ended up being a very successful weekend, especially for those in the prizes. The Captain’s Prize kicked off on Friday and continued until Saturday evening when the top 50 then went on to the timesheet for Sunday morning. Eamon O’Donnell was the overnight leader on Friday night and he maintained that position on Saturday nigh but now he had a number of players on his heels with Darrach Breathnach and Darren Williams both shooting 41 points each a point behind Eamon. On Sunday John Kiely was the early leader but was quickly caught by John White, who was leading with just 6 players on the course. John McArthur then posted a score of 38 pts to add to his previous score of 37 pts to take the clubhouse lead of 75 pts with one group remaining. Eamon O’Donnell proved just how good a golfer he is by again securing a score, in the final group, good enough to take the title by 2 shots, his second major in a row. Eamon is one of the most popular members in the Club and a great contributor to the Gold Coast, sponsoring the 1^st prize for our classic this year. Great to see our youths coming thru, with John McArthur in second place. Full results below.

The contribution made this year by our Captain has been immense and again this weekend Tim was in control of everything that happened. He will be a hard act to follow.

On Saturday we had a visit from our Club President Mick Cronin. Mick is recovering very well from a serious operation. Despite being advised not to he still travelled up to wish the Captain well over his weekend. It just shows the character of the man. On Sunday night Michael Wall deputised for Mick and our thanks to Michael for stepping in.

General Date protection Regulations (GDPR)

These new regulations came into effect on Friday last and all companies and clubs are obliged to carry out these regulations with immediate effect. What this means to members is that the kiosk now needs your permission to give out your phone numbers to other members of to the GUI or to opposing team managers. That means that if you are to play someone in a match we cannot release that person’s phone number for you to contact him unless he has given us permission. The same applies to emails and as nearly all emails contain some information which could be construed as marketing, again it is necessary for us to get permission to send you emails. Forms are available in the kiosk for members to sign and the sooner you sign it the sooner we can start sending you emails again.

Dungarvan Golf International 2018:

Four days of glorious sunshine, good golf, good courses, plenty of craic and new friends. Monday started the tournament in the Gold Coast, on Tuesday it was the turn of West Waterford to host the event and Wednesday Dungarvan was the host and on Thursday all were back in the Gold Coast for the final day. We welcomed players from America, Birmingham, London and many parts of Ireland once again. Results below.

Captain’s Skins

Our Lady Captain took the honours on Wednesday night with Tommy Long, Seanie Lenihan, Colin McArthur, Mick Ahearne, Declan Kiely and Seamus O’Connell also in the prizes. Thanks to all who came along to take part and a special word of thanks to our chefs Maurice and Josephine.

Belvedere Trophy 2018:

The draw for this tournament has been made and Gold Coast will Waterford Golf Club in a preliminary round. This will be played on a home and away basis with the first match in Waterford. The date for these matches to be completed by is 18^th June. Liam Clancy is the man in charge here.

Michael Cashman Foursomes:

Gold Coast are awaiting the result of the match between Ballykisteen and County Tipperary. We will play the winners of this match and this match must be played by Sunday 17^th June.

New Chill Tops:

New Gold Coast Chill Tops are now available to order. They cost €55 each. If interested please try one of the tops in the kiosk for size.

Mixed Foursomes Competition:

A special once off mixed foursomes competition will take place on Wednesday 6^th June, starting at 6.00 p.m. It will be over 13 holes and players can pick their own partners if they wish. More details next week.

Fixtures:

Tuesday 5^th June: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Wednesday 6^th June: Mixed Foursomes at 6 p.m.

Friday 8^st June: Open Singles.

Saturday 2^nd June: Club Competition.

Sunday 10^th June: June Monthly Medal

Tuesday 12^th June: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Results:

Tuesday 29^th May: Open Seniors: CSS 37 pts.

1^st: Bobby Fitzpatrick (16) 42 pts.

2^nd: Gerry Comerford (15) 42 pts.

Friday 1^st June, Open Singles, CSS 34 pts.

1^st: Eoin Hourihan (13) 33 pts Cahir Park.

Friday 1^st-Sunday 3^rd June: Captain’s Prize presented by Tim O’Driscoll.

CSS Fri 35 pts, Sat 35 pts, Sun 36 pts.

1^st: Eamon O’Donnell (3) 77 pts

2^nd: John McArthur (17) 75 pts

Gross: Micheal White (1) 67 pts

3^rd: Darach Breathnach (18) 75 pts

4^th John White (5) 73 pts

2^nd Gross: Ger Bagge (63)

1^st First Day: Darren Williams (6) 41 pts

1^st Second Day: John Kiely (8) 41 pts.

Past Captain: Rafael Alvarez (18) 70 pts

High Handicap: Geoff Collins (19) 68 pts.

5^h: John Walsh (13) 73 pts

6^th: David O’Connor (6) 70 pts

2^nd First Day: Vincent Hyland (18) 37 pts

2^nd Second Day: Patrick Queally (18) 39 pts.

Guest: Michael Madden

International:

Monday at Gold Coast:

1^st: Sean Cole (12) 40 pts, Doneraile

2^nd: Gordon Hilly (11) 40 pts Harbourne GC

1^st Lady: Mary Clancy (13) 39 pts Gold Coast.

Tuesday at West Waterford:

1^st: Andy Ambrose (12) 40 pts Harbourne GC

2^nd: Dave O’Connor (17) 37 pts Charleville

1^st Lady: Bernie Shiners (19) 33 pts Kilcock

Wed at Dungarvan:

1^st: Michael Sullivan (16) 41 pts Coolattin

2^nd: Mick Cronin (9) 40 pts Kilcock

1^st Lady: Mary Naughton (33)  32 pts Perivale

Thursday at Gold Coast:

1^st: Brendan Coughlan (16) 39 pts Gold Coast.

1^st Lady: Alice Cronin (16) 31 pts Kilcock.

Overall: 1^st: Sean Cole (12) 126 pts Doneraile.

2^nd: Andy Ambrose (12) 114 pts Harbourne.

1^st Lady: Mary Clancy (13) 103 pts Gold Coast

LADIES NOTES

Mixed Foursomes Competition:

A special once off mixed foursomes competition will take place on Wednesday 6^th June, starting at 6.00 p.m. It will be over 13 holes and players can pick their own partners if they wish. More details next week.

Open Days:

Monday 11^th June sponsored by Shaws Department Stores

Sunday 1^st/Monday 2^nd July sponsored by Willow & Oak

Sunday 19^th/Monday 20^th August sponsored by Dawn Meats.

Fixtures

10 hole ongoing

18 hole ongoing

2 card 18h ongoing comp sponsored by Murray’s pharmacy

26/27 May Quinlan’s Butchers sponsored comp.

Tony Dunford Memorial Day over 36h (blistering sunshine guaranteed and great craic) will be held on wed 20^th June, if you haven’t got a team organised best act quickly as only 20 teams take part.

ILGU matches:

Intermediate (handicap 16-21) team of Karen Darcy, Elaine Goss, Lorraine Troy, Ger Hallinan and Ruth Hannigan, ably managed by Patricia Doyle. On May 27^th Doneraile played Gold Coast and good golf was played with Doneraile coming out victors. Good luck to them in the next round.

Get into golf: This week Thu 7^th May is a lesson with Ian. Please be there at your usual times.

Membership Offers

If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2018 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us; firstly we are a friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is intoxicating!!

We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and the natural beauty of the setting. If you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 28^th May 2018:

Captain’s Prize 2018:

Captain Tim O’Driscoll’s prize will tale place on the June Bank Holiday weekend with qualifying on Friday 1^st and Saturday 2^nd June and the final round taking place on Sunday 3^rd June. The timesheet is now open for players to book at a time suitable to them. The draw will take place on Wednesday 30^th May at 4 p.m. Only players entered for the draw can win the 1^st prize.

General Date protection Regulations (GDPR)

These new regulations came into effect on Friday last and all companies and clubs are obliged to carry out these regulations with immediate effect. What this means to members is that the kiosk now needs your permission to give out your phone numbers to other members of to the GUI or to opposing team managers. That means that if you are to play someone in a match we cannot release that person’s phone number for you to contact him unless he has given us permission. The same applies to emails and as nearly all emails contain some information which could be construed as marketing, again it is necessary for us to get permission to send you emails. Forms are available in the kiosk for members to sign and the sooner you sign it the sooner we can start sending you emails again.

Captain’s Skins

Chef Maurice (pronounced Mor eece) and his co-chef Josephine will be on duty on Wednesday 30^th May to provide much needed snacks to the golfers playing in the Captain’s Skins. The skins commence from 4.30 onwards and will finish at 7.15 p.m. with the final timed for 8.15 p.m. Entry is €2 with re-entry priced at €1. As always patrons will get a glass of wine to wash down the delicious burgers.

Belvedere Trophy 2018:

The draw for this tournament has been made and Gold Coast will Waterford Golf Club in a preliminary round. This will be played on a home and away basis with the first match in Waterford. The date for these matches to be completed by is 18^th June. Liam Clancy is the man in charge here.

Michael Cashman Foursomes:

Gold Coast are awaiting the result of the match between Ballykisteen and County Tipperary. We will play the winners of this match and this match must be played by Sunday 17^th June.

New Chill Tops:

New Gold Coast Chill Tops are now available to order. They cost €55 each. If interested please try one of the tops in the kiosk for size.

Sympathy:

The Club would like to extend condolences to Gerard O’Keeffe on the recent death of his brother. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.

Pierce Purcell Shield:

On Saturday morning Gold Coast travelled to Faithlegg Golf Club to play Waterford Castle in the 1^st round of the Pierce Purcell Shield. The team was as follows: Johnny Hughes, Frank Waters, Andy Travers, Sean Carmody, Michael Whelan, Gerry Comerford, Michael Wall, Jerome Maye, Dave O’Connor and Seamus O’Connell. Waterford Castle, on the day, proved too strong for the Gold Coast and won the match well. Brian O’Connor and Johnny Hughes were the men in charge here.

Mixed Foursomes Competition:

A special once off mixed foursomes competition will take place on Wednesday 6^th June, starting at 6.00 p.m. It will be over 13 holes and players can pick their own partners if they wish. More details next week.

Date for your Diary:

The Annual Tony Dunford Memorial Day will take place on Wednesday 20^th June. Any members wishing to have a team play should give their names to Bob as the number of teams is limited to 20.

Fixtures:

Tuesday 29^th May: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Wednesday 30^th May: Captain’s Skins from 4.30 p.m.

Friday 1^st June: Open Singles up to 12 noon.

Friday 1^st June: Qualifying Round of Captain’s Prize from 12.45 p.m.

Saturday 2^nd June: Qualifying Round of Captain’s Prize

Sunday 3^rd June: Final Round of Captain’s Prize.

Tuesday 5^th June: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Wednesday 6^th June: Mixed Foursomes at 6 p.m.

Results:

Tuesday 22^nd May: Open Seniors:

1^st: David Kiely (20) 43 pts.

1^st Lady: Gillian Goodman (13) 34 pts Mallow.

Thursday 24^th May: South Munster Seniors, CSS 37 pts.

1^st Overall: Brendan O’Meara (16) 41 pts Mitchelstown.

Cat 0-15: John Brett (13) 35 pts.

Cat 16-20: Mervyn Shorten (19) 36 pts Mallow.

Cat 21+: Frankie Short (22) 39 pts Templemore.

Friday 25^th May, Open Singles, CSS 34 pts, RO

1^st: Edwin Ryan (16) 35 pts Faithlegg.

Gross: Micheal White (1) 32 pts.

2^nd: Ger Bagge (5) 33 pts.

Saturday 26^th May: Club Competition. CSS 37 pts.

1^st: Gary Dunford (13) 40 pts.

Gross: Alan Harrington (2) 37 pts.

Sunday 27^th May: Club Competition: CSS 37 pts.

1^st: John McArthur (18) 41 pts.

2^nd: Ger Bagge (5) 38 pts.

Gross: Micheal White (1) 35 pts.

LADIES NOTES

Mixed Foursomes Competition:

A special once off mixed foursomes competition will take place on Wednesday 6^th June, starting at 6.00 p.m. It will be over 13 holes and players can pick their own partners if they wish. More details next week.

Open Days:

Monday 11^th June sponsored by Shaws Department Stores

Sunday 1^st/Monday 2^nd July sponsored by Willow & Oak

Sunday 19^th/Monday 20^th August sponsored by Dawn Meats.

Fixtures

10 hole ongoing

18 hole ongoing

2 card 18h ongoing comp sponsored by Murray’s pharmacy

26/27 May Quinlan’s Butchers sponsored comp.

Results

18h s/f sponsored by Olivere Health & Beauty Salon was won by Ger Hallinan 36 pts 2^nd: Mairead Ryan ,35pts, and 3^rd: Josephine Fennell 34pts.

Open Day sponsored by Garveys Supervalue Mon 21^st May:three teams tied with 53 points:1. Dee Dee Hannigan,Eleanor Delaney,Liz Barlo (Clonmel). 2. Mairead Ryan, Angela O’Connor and Ger Hallinan(Gold Coast)3. Teresa Queally, Ruth Hannigan and Serena Roche (Gold Coast)

18hole ongoing:1.Rosie Murphy 39pts 2.Lorraine Troy38pts (b9) 3.Elaine Goss 38pts

Tony Dunford Memorial Day over 36h (blistering sunshine guaranteed and great craic) will be held on wed 20^th June, if you haven’t got a team organised best act quickly as only 20 teams take part.

Lady Captains Prize: On Sunday 3^rd June our Lady Captain will hold her Competition. Please put your name on sheet in kiosk or text p.r.o. Check previous text for qualification requirements.

ILGU matches:

Intermediate (handicap 16-21) team of Karen Darcy, Elaine Goss, Lorraine Troy, Ger Hallinan and Ruth Hannigan, ably managed by Patricia Doyle. On May 27^th Doneraile played Gold Coast and good golf was played with Doneraile coming out victors. Good luck to them in the next round.

Get into golf : This week Thu 31^st May is a scramble. Please be there at 6.45 sharp.

Membership Offers

If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2018 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us; firstly we are a friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is intoxicating!!

We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and the natural beauty of the setting. If you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 21^st May 2018:

Captain’s Prize 2018:

Captain Tim O’Driscoll’s prize will tale place on the June Bank Holiday weekend with qualifying on Friday 1^st and Saturday 2^nd June and the final round taking place on Sunday 3^rd June. The timesheet is now open for players to book at a time suitable to them. The draw will take place on Wednesday 30^th May at 4 p.m. Only players entered for the draw can win the 1^st prize.

Captain’s Skins

Chef Maurice (pronounced Mor eece) and his co-chef Josephine will be on duty on Wednesday 30^th May to provide much needed snacks to the golfers playing in the Captain’s Skins. The skins commence from 4.30 onwards and will finish at 7.15 p.m. with the final timed for 8.15 p.m. Entry is €2 with re-entry priced at €1. As always patrons will get a glass of wine to wash down the delicious burgers.

Pierce Purcell Shield:

On Saturday morning Gold Coast will travel to Faithlegg Golf Club to play Waterford Castle in the 1^st round of the Pierce Purcell Shield. Match commences at 9.10 a.m. Brian O’Connor and Johnny Hughes are in charge here and we wish them and the panel of players all the very best of luck.

Fund-Raising Raffle:

The winners of the hampers, which were drawn at the presentation night on Friday last are as follows:

1^st: Alice Collins

2^nd: Willie Bloomer

3^rd: Pat Norris

4^th: Joe Tobin.

Presentation Night:

We held our first major presentation night on Friday last. Our Captain, opening the presentation, made specific mention of our President, Mick Cronin, who is in hospital at the moment recovering from an operation. Definitely the loudest applause was when Tim said that Mick was recovering very well. We are all looking forward to welcoming Mick back to the Club, the sooner the better. Michael Wall deputised for Mick Cronin on the night and both Michael and Tim breezed thru a very busy presentation.

Irish Mixed Foursomes:

Bob O’Brien and Rosie Murphy are taking charge of the Mixed this year and anyone wishing to be part of the panel should give their names to either Bob or Rosie. We will be playing West Waterford in West Waterford in the 1^st round on Saturday 16^th June.

Date for your Diary:

The Annual Tony Dunford Memorial Day will take place on Wednesday 20^th June. Any members wishing to have a team play should give their names to Bob as the number of teams is limited to 20.

Dungarvan Golf International over 20 Years in Existence:

Running from Monday 28^th May to Thursday 31^st May, this tournament, which is run over the three local courses, continues to prove popular with players coming from USA, England and Ireland to take part. This year we hope to encourage more members from the three local clubs to take part by offering them a special rate of €45 entry for the competition instead of the normal €140.

Fixtures:

Tuesday 22^nd May: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Friday 25^th May: Open Singles.

Saturday 26^th May: Club Competition

Sunday 27^th May: Tom Fennell Memorial

Tuesday 29^th May: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Results:

Tuesday 15^th May: Open Seniors:

1^st: Bobby Fitzpatrick (16) 39 pts.

1^st Lady: Catherine Desmond (17) 29 pts Mahon Golf Club.

Friday 18^th May, Summer Rules, CSS 36 pts.

1^st: Micheal White (1) 40 pts.

Saturday 19^th May: Club Competition. CSS 36 pts.

1^st: Neil Dermody (9) 46 pts.

Gross: David O’Connor (5) 30 pts.

Sunday 20^th May: Tom Fennell Memorial Competition: CSS 37 pts.

1^st: Declan Kiely (10) 38 pts

2^nd: Micheal White (1) 37 pts.

Gross: Conan Watt (5) 33 pts.

3^rd: Ger Bagge (5) 36 pts.

LADIES NOTES

Fixtures

10 hole ongoing(still)

18 hole ongoing(ongoing)

19/20 May Olivier’s Beauty sponsored comp.

26/27 May Quinlan’s Butchers sponsored comp.

Captain Tim O’Driscoll’s Prize to the Ladies (Sun 13^th May) was played in beautiful warm sunshine. There was a great turnout for this the first major and GOY competition. Mairead Ryan had a fabulous round of 68 to win this coveted prize. Mary Kiely was second and Rosie Murphy third. Mary Clancy won best gross with 87.

Tony Dunford Memorial Day over 36h (blistering sunshine guaranteed and great craic) will be held on wed 20^th June, if you haven’t got a team organised best act quickly as only 20 teams take part.

Irish Mixed Foursomes:

Bob O’Brien and Rosie Murphy are taking charge of the Mixed this year and anyone wishing to be part of the panel should give their names to either Bob or Rosie. We will be playing West Waterford in West Waterford in the 1^st round on Saturday 16^th June.

Captain’s Skins

Chef Maurice (pronounced Mor eece) and his co-chef Josephine will be on duty on Wednesday 30^th May to provide much needed snacks to the golfers playing in the Captain’s Skins. The skins commence from 4.30 onwards and will finish at 7.15 p.m. with the final times for 8.15 p.m. Entry is €2 with re-entry priced at €1. As always patrons will get a glass of wine to wash down the delicious burgers.

Open Days:

Monday 21^st May sponsored by Supervalu

Monday 11^th June sponsored by Shaws Department Stores

Sunday 1^st/Monday 2^nd July sponsored by Willow & Oak

Sunday 19^th/Monday 20^th August sponsored by Dawn Meats.

Lady Captains Prize: On Sunday 3^rd June our Lady Captain will hold her Competition. Please put your name on sheet in kiosk or text p.r.o. Check previous text for qualification requirements.

ILGU matches:

Intermediate (handicap 16-21) team of Karen Darcy, Elaine Goss, Lorraine Troy, Ger Hallinan and Ruth Hannigan, ably managed by Patricia Doyle travelled the short distance to West Waterford on Sun 29^th Apr to take on Mitchelstown. A great win was secured in fantastic sunshine, spirits are high for the next round on may 27^th v winners of Doneraile v Dungarvan

Get into golf : This week Thu 24^th May is a lesson.Please arrive ready to begin promptly,in your usual hourly slot. No equipment or knowledge required, just comfy clothing.

Membership Offers

If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2018 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us; firstly we are a friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is intoxicating!!

We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and the natural beauty of the setting. If you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 14^th May 2018:

Captain’s Prize 2018:

Captain Tim O’Driscoll’s prize will tale place on the June Bank Holiday weekend with qualifying on Friday 1^st and Saturday 2^nd June, with the final taking place on Sunday 3^rd June. The timesheet is now open for players to book at a time suitable to them. The draw will take place on Wednesday 30^th May at 4 p.m. Only players entered for the draw can win the 1^st prize.

Jimmy Bruen Shield:

Gold Coast travelled to Youghal on Thursday evening to play Tramore in the preliminary round of the Jimmy Bruen. After 18 holes both teams were still level which necessitated a match going down 19^th before Gold Coast were declared winners

Back to the drawing board for the manager as he had now to plan for the game against Dunmore East knowing that he would be short a few players who were tied up with prior commitments.

Despite a slow start, it looked too close to call after the first nine but Gold Coast started to get on top early in the back nine and went on to win to set up a match against Waterford Castle. Once again we started very slowly and after 8 or 9 holes we were down in four matches. But once again the team spirit prevailed and slowly but surely we fought our way back to eventually win the match. Gold Coast went on to play West Waterford on Sunday in a repeat of last year’s final. Unfortunately for Gold Coast the result was the same as last year and West Waterford qualified for the area final. We wish them the very best of luck in that match and hope they qualify for the Munster Finals.

All the team were loud in their praise of the effort put in by the team manager John White. He left no stone unturned in endeavours his involvement with this team is very much appreciated by all here in the club. Thanks John. The panel of players used during the four matches was as follows: Ger Bagge, John Flynn, Tom White, Mark Lenihan, Colin McArthur, Roy Ware, Seanie Lenihan, Neil Dermody, Darren O’Droma, Michael Kavanagh, Niall Curran, Conor Clancy, Kieran Cullinan, John Kiely, Declan Kiely, David O’Connor. Thanks to all who turned up on the different day to support the team and a special thanks to the other panel members, even though they didn’t get a game they still came along to support the team.

Irish Mixed Foursomes:

Bob O’Brien and Rosie Murphy are taking charge of the Mixed this year and anyone wishing to be part of the panel should give their names to either Bob or Rosie. We will be playing West Waterford in West Waterford in the 1^st round on Saturday 16^th June.

Pierce Purcell Shield:

Brian O’Connor and Johnny Hughes are currently putting together a panel for this tournament and if you would like to take part please contact either Brian or Johnny or give your name in at the kiosk.

Fund-Raising Raffle:

Members and visitors will have the chance to win a goodie filled hampers kindly donated by our President, Captain and Maurice. The draw for the hampers will take at the presentation night on 18^th May.

Presentation Night:

On Friday 18^th May the following prizes will be presented: All Classic prizes, 2 Monthly Medals, Vice-Captain’s Prize and the Hole in One Medal to Kieran Cullinan. Also on the night the Premier Butchers Winter League winners will be presented with their new T Shirts. The presentation will start at 9 p.m.

Date for your Diary:

The Annual Tony Dunford Memorial Day will take place on Wednesday 20^th June. Any members wishing to have a team play should give their names to Bob as the amount of teams is limited to 20.

Dungarvan Golf International over 20 Years in Existence:

Running from Monday 28^th May to Thursday 31^st May, this tournament, which is run over the three local courses, continues to prove popular with players coming from USA, England and Ireland to take part. This year we hope to encourage more members from the three local clubs to take part by offering them a special rate of €45 entry for the competition instead of the normal €140.

Fixtures:

Tuesday 15^th May: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Friday 18^th May: Open Singles.

Saturday 19^th May: Club Competition

Sunday 20^th May: Tom Fennell Memorial

Tuesday 22^nd May: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Results:

Monday 7^th May: 18 Holes Stableford.

1^st: Vincent O’Hara (9) 37 pts Waterford.

Tuesday 8^th May: Open Seniors:

1^st: Henry McGrath (15) 38 pts.

Saturday 12^th May: Club Competition.

1^st: Brian O’Connor (9) 34 pts.

Sunday 13^th May: Club Competition:

1^st: Willie Moore (19) 41 pts.

2^nd: Micheal White (1) 40 pts.

Gross: Conan Watt (6) 33 pts.

3^rd: Martin Morris (8)

LADIES NOTES

Fixtures

10 hole ongoing(still)

18 hole ongoing(ongoing)

19/20 May Olivier’s Beauty sponsored comp.

Mon 21^st May (see below).

26/27 May Quinan’s Butchers sponsored comp.

Captain Tim O’Driscoll’s Prize to the Ladies (sun 13 th May) was played in beautiful warm sunshine. There was a great turnout for this the first major and GOY competition. Results to follow.

Tony Dunford Memorial Day over 36h (blistering sunshine guaranteed and great craic) will be held on wed 20^th June, if you haven’t got a team organised best act quickly as only 20 teams take part.

Irish Mixed Foursomes:

Bob O’Brien and Rosie Murphy are taking charge of the Mixed this year and anyone wishing to be part of the panel should give their names to either Bob or Rosie. We will be playing West Waterford in West Waterford in the 1^st round on Saturday 16^th June.

Open Days:

Monday 21^st May sponsored by Supervalu

Monday 11^th June sponsored by Shaws Department Stores

Sunday 1^st/Monday 2^nd July sponsored by Willow & Oak

Sunday 19^th/Monday 20^th August sponsored by Dawn Meats.

Anne Keane Fun Day: Sunday 6^th May saw a good crowd of ladies take part in a very enjoyable scramble over 18 holes. The sun came out to shine on our endeavours and it wasn’t long before there were some complaints about the heat!(not many though!). Results: 1^st Anne McGrath, Mary Kiely and Joan O’Dea. 2^nd Mary Dunford, Loraine Birney and Mary Fenton. 3^rd Anne Keane, Mairead Ryan and Angela O’Connor.

Get into golf :

This week Thu 17^th May is a scramble and starts at 7pm sharp . Please arrive ready to begin promptly, as the hour flies by. No equipment or knowledge required, just comfy clothing.

Membership Offers

If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2018 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us; firstly we are a friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is intoxicating!!

We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and the natural beauty of the setting. If you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.