Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 20th August 2018:
General:
What a great day was had by all at the President’s Scramble on Saturday last. Our two Presidents started off the scramble at 12.30. The full timesheet showed the popularity of the Presidents involved. It was decided to split the field with half playing a 16 holes scramble and the other half playing a ten holes scramble. This was to have the players finishing at roughly the same time so that they could all sit down together to enjoy the Spare Ribs and Colcannon. Once again we must thank Michael Wall of Dawn Meats for the very generous sponsorship of the Spare Ribs. Full results below.
At the presentation following the Scramble cheques were presented by the Captain to the Dunhill Lourdes Invalid Fund (€500) and to Dungarvan Lions Club (€640). This money was raised during the Tony Dunford Memorial Day.
President’s Prize:
Qualifying for Mick Cronin’s Prize will take place on Friday and Saturday next 24th and 25th August and the final will take place the following day Sunday 26th August. The timesheet is open for players to enter and the draw for partners will be posted on the timesheet on Thursday morning. All members are invited to the presentation which will take place at 8 p.m. on Sunday night.
Special Prize for Blue Day:
Bob is sponsoring a special piece of Waterford Crystal which will go to the winner of the competition on the Blue Day, a day that we ask all members to wear blue to remind us of all the players who once played with us and who have gone to their eternal reward.
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 Semi-Finals
Seanie Lenihan v John White
Tom White v Dave O’Connor
Matches to be completed by 31st August
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 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 21st August: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+
Friday 24th August: Open Singles.
Friday 24th August: Qualifying Round President’s Prize
Saturday 18th August: Qualifying Round President’s Prize
Sunday 19th August: President’s Prize
Tuesday 28th August: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+
Results:
Tuesday 14th August: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 39 pts, Ladies 37 pts.
1st: Gerry Comerford (13) 40 pts.
2nd: Bobby Fitzpatrick (14) 39 pts.
1st Lady: Martina Corkery (21) 39 pts.
2nd Lady: Josephine Fennell (22) 39 pts.
Friday 17th August: Open Singles CSS 37 pts.
1st: Liam Clancy (18) 37 pts.
Saturday 18th August: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts.
1st: Geoff Collins (20) 44 pts.
Gross: Ger Bagge (4) 32 pts.
Saturday 18th August: President’s Scramble.
16 Holes:
1st: David O’Connor, Frank Waters and Bernie Morrissey 50.8
2nd: Mick Cronin, Tommy Long and Mary O’Callaghan 51.5
3rd: Ger Bagge, John Queally and Teresa Queally 52.3
4th: Brian Dunbar, Jerome Maye and Mary Fenton 53.1
10 Holes:
1st: Roy Ware, Ted Casey and Mairead Ryan 30.9
2nd: Tom Reynolds, Brian Fahey and Lil O’Connor 31.
3rd: Seamus O’Connell, Ruth Hannigan and Nicholas Fitzgerald 31
4th: Seanie Lenihan, Des Doyle and Maureen Morrissey 31.3
Sunday 12th August: CSS 37pts
1st: Tom Reynolds (17) 43 pts.
Gross: Eamonn O’Donnell (2) 36 pts.
LADIES NOTES
Fixtures
10 hole ongoing
18 holes x 2 card comp sponsored by John Foley Photography starts 6th Aug
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.
Lady President’s Prize:
Our President, Mary O’Callaghan, will host her President’s Prize on Sunday next 26th August. Members wishing to take part should place their names on the sheet provided in the kiosk before Wed 22nd August. The draw for partners will take place on Wed. All members are invited to the presentation which will take place at 8 p.m. on Sunday night.
President’s Scramble:
Our Lady President co-hosted a scramble on Saturday last and it was a great day. Every team had a lady playing and the following ladies were among the prize-winners: Bernie Morrissey, Mary O’Callaghan, Teresa Queally, Mary Fenton, Mairead Ryan, Lil O’Connor, Ruth Hannigan, and Maureen Morrissey. Everyone that took part really enjoyed their day, especially the food afterwards.
Committee meeting 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.
Results:
President Mick Cronin prize to the ladies
1st Mary Fenton (40) 41pts
2nd Noirin Darcy (27) 40pts
3rd Lorraine Troy (16) 38pts
18h Wine Buff 4/5 Aug
1.Lorraine Troy (17) 41 pts
2.Bridget Walsh(15) 39pts
3.Isobel Kirwan (40) 39 pts