Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 13th August 2018:
General:
Some great scoring on Sunday for the Monthly Medal. The course analysis showed the 15th hole to be the toughest and this was followed by the 12th, 10th and 2nd. The four easiest holes on the course were the 11th, 7th, 3rd and 6th. Derek Power went around in under par to score a nett 67.
The build-up to the President’s Prize starts on Saturday next when Mary O’Callaghan and Mick Cronin host their President’s Scramble. Still getting good comments about the course and particularly about the greens.
President’s Prize:
The President’s Prize, kindly presented by Mick Cronin, will take place on the last weekend in August, 24th, 25th and 26th. The timesheet is now open for booking into this event. Mick is proving to be a very popular President and despite some health problems during the year he has still put in a great effort and represented the Club so well when called on. All the members will be hoping that Mick have a great weekend, it is what the man deserves.
President’s Scramble:
Presidents Mick Cronin and Mary O’Callaghan will host a pre-president’s prize scramble on Saturday 18th August starting at 1 p.m. It will be a 13 hole mixed scramble and a timesheet will operate. Anyone interested in playing should enter their names on the sheet provided in the kiosk before Friday 17th. The draw for partners will be posted on the timesheet on Friday at 4 p.m. Following the scramble there will be spare ribs and colcannon for all players in the Gold Coast.
Presentation of Prizes:
The presentation of all outstanding prizes will take place following the scramble on Saturday 18th August.
Golfer of the Year 2018:
Brian O’Connor is the new leader in the race for Golfer of the Year 2018, having gained 8 pts on Sunday in the Monthly Medal. Brian leads with 31 pts. Brian Fahey, Larry Whelan and John Kiely share 2nd place with 26 pts each. John W Walsh and Darren Williams have 25 pts apiece and Ger Bagge has 24 pts.
The Gold Coast Cup singles match-play plus the President’s Prize (2 rounds) plus the September Medals are still to be added to the above.
Club Match-Play Competitions:
Gold Coast Cup:
Conan Watt v John White
Seanie Lenihan v Andy Travers
Matches to be completed by 17th August
Tom White and Dave O’Connor are thru to the semi-finals.
Club Mixed Foursomes:
J J Quinn & Esther McGuckian v Darren Power & Patricia Doyle
Freddy McGuckian & Mairead Ryan v Michael Kavanagh & Noirin Darcy
Declan Kiely & Mary Kiely and Tom White and Angela O’Connor are thru to the semi-finals.
Michael White Foursomes Semi-Finals:
Austin Kiely & Darren Power v Ger Bagge & Tomas Wall
Brian O’Connor & Nicholas Power v Seanie Lenihan & John Walsh
Match to be completed by 24th August.
Scratch Cup Match-Play:
Alan Harty v Darren Williams
Michael Lenihan v Derek Power
Colin McArthur v winners of John White v Barry Power
Eamonn O’Donnell thru to semi-finals.
Completion dates is 17th August.
Willie Barron Fourball:
Darren Williams & Willie Flavin v Seanie Lenihan & Tomas Wall
Tommy Long & Brendan O’Connor v Brian O’Connor & John Queally
All matches to be completed by 22nd August.
Austin Kiely & Tom Reynolds and Declan Kiely & Darren O’Droma thru to semi-finals.
Fixtures:
Tuesday 14th August: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+
Friday 17th August: Open Singles.
Saturday 18th August: Club Competition.
Saturday 18th August: President’s Scramble from 12.30 p.m.
Sunday 19th August: Club Competition
Tuesday 21st August: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+
Results:
Tuesday 7th August: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 39 pts, Ladies 37 pts.
1st: Sean O’Ciarba (17) 46 pts. Dungarvan
2nd: Jimmy Beresford (21) 45 pts.
1st Lady: Mary Kiely (14) 39 pts.
Friday 10th August: Open Singles CSS 35 pts.
1st: Cathal Green, (21) 39 pts, Grange.
Saturday 11th August: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts.
1st: Derek Power (4) 36 pts.
Sunday 12th August: Monthly Medal CSS 72.
1st: Derek Power (4) 67
2nd: Brian O’Connor (9) 69
Gross: Niall Curran (6) 69
3rd: Martin Morris (9) 70
LADIES NOTES
Fixtures
10 hole ongoing
18 holes x 2 card comp sponsored by John Foley Photography starts 6th Aug
18 August (sat) joint President’s scramble over 13 holes
19 August John Lynch fruit & veg
20 August Dawn Meats Open Day
26 Aug Lady President Mary O’ Callaghan’s Prize (GOY)
Sheila Norris match play, and club foursomes are underway, matches are on sheets in kiosk.
President’s Scramble:
Presidents Mick Cronin and Mary O’Callaghan will host a pre-president’s prize scramble on Saturday 18th August starting at 1 p.m. It will be a 13 hole mixed scramble and a timesheet will operate. Anyone interested in playing should enter their names on the sheet provided in the kiosk before Friday 17th. The draw for partners will be posted on the timesheet on Friday at 4 p.m. Following the scramble there will be spare ribs and colcannon for all players in the Gold Coast.
Next Open Day:
Monday 20th August sponsored by Dawn Meats, 3 Person Champagne Scramble.
Wine Buff 4/5 Aug
1.Lorraine Troy (17) 41 pts
2.Bridget Walsh(15) 39pts
3.Isobel Kirwan (40) 39 pts
Committee meet Fri 7th September at 8pm
Get into golf : Lady members who participate in the roster please continue to turn up as rostered. Time is moved to 6.15 for 6.30 for light.