Gold Coast Golf Club
Ballinacourty, Dungarvan,
Co. Waterford.

Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 13th August 2023

Presidents Prize 2023

Our President Rafael Alvarez will hold his Presidents weekend on the 1st to the 3rd of September 2023 with Qualifying on Friday and Saturday and the final on Sunday the format will be off the blue tees and Stapleford. The Presidents scramble will be held on Wednesday the 30th of August at 5 30pm last entries at noon on Wednesday I will have full details of the weekend in next week’s notes.

Hole in one

Huge congratulations to Jody Hallinan who had an ace yesterday on the 8th hole in the company of John White and Evan Mahon well gone on your achievement Jody.

Committee Meeting

On next committee meeting will be held this Wednesday at 8pm in the dugout bar.

 

UPCOMING FIXTURES

August 13th: August Monthly Medal, Blue, stroke, GOY

August 20th: Eugene Collins Memorial, White, S/ford, GOY

August 27th: Mick Cronin Memorial, White, S/ford, GOY

Sept 1st/3rd: President’s Prize, GOY

Sept 24th: Monthly Medal

Classic: 25th Sept to 1st Oct.

 

MARKING OF CARDS

Can we ask all members to sign their cards in a legible signature to make it easier for a kiosk staff to upload the cards also with the weather having taken to a wet period pitch marks are starting to appear on the greens please remember to repair all marks.

 

DRESS CODE

Our dress code for the Gold Coast is slacks and polo shirts. Please note sports jerseys, jeans and track suit bottoms are unacceptable on the golf course. Thank you for your adherence.

 

WEEKLY GOLF NOTES

The golf notes that go out every week on the papers and online are for all members of the Club. If you have anything that you want shared on the notes, please contact me or Irene or Brian at the Kiosk on 058 44055.

 

ON THE COURSE

We are getting great feedback from visitors and members alike on the wonderful condition of the course. Well done to course Management and Green keeping staff on the excellent upkeep.  Our regular Tuesday and Friday opens are very popular and offer great value. We look forward to welcoming many more to our lovely course.

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INTRODUCTORY RATES FOR NEW MEMBERS

Here at the Goldcoast Golf Club we have fantastic Introductory rates for new members.

Our membership season runs from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024.  Our championship golf course is maintained in excellent condition offering superb playability, with 18 holes open all year round.  Our pristine greens are much admired and the scenery is spectacular with unrivalled views of Dungarvan Bay, the Irish Sea and Helvick Head.

Members can relax in the comfortable surroundings of our hotel bar and restaurant where delicious food is served by our friendly staff.  We can also offer very attractive packages for dual membership to both the golf club and leisure centre.

New Gents member only €500 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Gents Senior (65+) only €400 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Lady member only €400 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Lady Senior (65+) only €350 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.

 

For an application form or further information on our fees, please contact our Director of Golf Irene on golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com or 058 44055

 

SOCIETIES AND GREEN FEES WELCOME

Gold Coast Golf Club warmly welcome societies and green fees and we look forward to greeting you and your friends in 2023. For favorable rates and to discuss your booking requirements contact Irene Lynch on 05844055 or golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com.

 

GENTS RESULTS

 

Tues 8th Aug Open Singles S/F

1st Johhny Hughes (15) 43pts

2nd Pat Norris (22) 42pts

3rd Michael J Power Dungarvan (17) 41pts

4th Paddy Walsh (17) 41pts

1st Lady: Niamh Reynolds Dungarvan (11) 38pts

 

Fri. 11th August Open Singles

1st Michael Morrisson Castlemartyr (13) 38

Gross John W Walsh (13) 24

1st Lady Christine Hickey Clonmel (32) 37

2nd Lady Breda Veale (23) 35

 

Sat 12th Aug Club Comp,

1st Fergal Buttimer (13) 38pts

2nd Diarmaid Henley (2) 35 Pts

 

 

Sun. 13th Aug Monthly Medal Blue Stroke

1st JJ Quinn (14) 65

2nd Richard Walsh (10) 67

3rd Ian Prendergast (3) 68

Gross: Michael White (-1) 71

H/H; Evan Mahon (26) 69

 

GENTS FIXTURES

Tues 15th Aug Open Singles S/F

Fr 18th Aug Open Singles S/F

Sat 19th Aug Club Comp, Open Gents Singles

Sun. 20th Aug Eugene Collins Memorial White, S/ford GOY, Open Gents Singles

 

LADIES NOTES

FIXTURES

19/20 Aug Comeragh Oil S/F

26/27 Aug President’s Prize to the ladies S/F(GOY)

02/03 Sept. Lady President’s Prize S/F(GOY)

09/10 Sept. Miss Designer Golf

16/17 Sept. Helvick Seafood (GOY)

Sun 24 Sept. Charity Fun Scramble

10 Hole On-going Competition

16 Hole 2 Card Competition

9 Hole Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday

Open 18 Hole Competition for Ladies and Gents every Tue and Friday

RESULTS

18 Hole S/F sponsored by Mari Mina

1st Rosie Murphy 39pts

2nd Miriam Matthews 38pts

3rd Karen Darcy

Gold Coasters 10 Hole S/F

1st Rita Thompson 20pts

2nd Ellen Foley19pts

3rd Margaret Mulhearne 17pts

CONDOLENCES

Our Lady Captain Rosie and members wish to convey their deepest sympathy to Helena Fitzgerald and extended family on the recent passing of her beloved sister Jo Mullen.

May she Rest In Peace

LADIES CLUB FOURSOMES

The draw sheet has now being finalised and posted in kiosk and our What’sApp group. First round to be played before Sun 6th Aug, place entry fee of €5 in envelope with names and date and hand into office. Enjoy!!

EILEEN MURPHY MEMORIAL TROPHY

The final of the Eileen Murphy Trophy takes place in September in Cork Golf Club. The competition is a Foursomes format, and qualifying rounds will take place in home club to send the winners to the final.

The qualifying rounds are still on-going and we would like to see as many as possible taking part. The handicap limit is 36 with a stepdown if necessary and entry is €3 per round. If you would like to represent the club and take on the challenge of Little Island – now’s your chance!!!

OPEN TEAM EVENTS CALENDAR

Our next open team event is Wed 16th Aug. Looking forward to seeing our neighbouring club ladies and fellow golfers on the day, there are still a few slots available. Bookings are online or contact Irene or Brian on 058 44055

GOLD COASTERS

We had a great turnout again on Thursday for our 10H S/F with the weather behaving and some great scores returned again. Well done ladies! All members new and longstanding are welcome to join us, and there is no handicap limit. We play a 10 Hole singles each week with

the exception of a monthly scramble which is proving very popular with everyone!!

Many thanks to Mary for stepping in for Anne and organising the event this week!!!

CARE OF GREENS AND BUNKERS

We would like to ask our players to please repair pitch marks on the greens, even if they are not your own!! Also please rake bunkers, now that they are back in play.

HANDICAP COMMITTEE

Our Handicap secretary and committee are meeting on a regular basis to discuss the input from the ladies in accordance to their handicaps. A review will be on-going throughout the year in relation to above decision.

NEW MEMBER DEALS

Ladies, if you had ever thought of taking up golf, now is the time to do it, our Lady Captain Rosie and any committee member would be delighted to take out potential members and showcase our beautiful course and unrivalled 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.

 

Gold Coast Golf Club, Dungarvan

Gold Coast Golf Club, Dungarvan is a championship parkland course. There are unrivaled views of Dungarvan Bay, the Irish Sea and Helvick Head. Mature tree-lined fairways laid out in 1939 are cleverly mingled with the long and challenging newer holes.

18 holes, par 72, stretching 6,204 metres [6,785 yards] and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean for 1.5 miles.

Gold Coast Golf Club

Ballinacourty,
Dungarvan,
County Waterford,
Ireland.

Post Code: X35 P868

Tel: (058)44055

Email: golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com

Course Status

The course is open today Saturday 27th July 2024.

 

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