Lions Annual Christmas Appeal:
Our appeal is now up and running and all this week all our competition money will go directly to the Lions Club. Competitions are Opens and visitors are welcome to play any day of the week. Also we have our Hamper raffle up and running with the top prize of a hamper which was very kindly donated by our Club Captain Tim O’Driscoll. Second prize is a turkey crown and 3rd prize is a Ham. The draw will take place on Sunday 17th December at 3 p.m.
Gift Vouchers
Looking for something to give as a present this Christmas? Why not purchase a voucher from the Gold Coast. Vouchers can be for any amount and can be used for food in the hotel, golf or leisure membership or the play-loft in Clones Strand Hotel. Vouchers can be purchased from the reception in the Gold Coast or from the kiosk in the Golf Club.
Gents Membership Rates for 2018:
The following are the rates for 2018 and the GUI levies are included:
Full: €550
Husband and Wife: €800
Distance: (Over 40 Miles) €415
Country: €220
Senior Citizen: €415
Student Under 25: €140
Junior: €85
Hams and Turkeys Winners so far:
Up to Sunday 3rd December the following have won prizes: Alan Landers Turkey. Andy Travers Ham, Barry Power Ham, Bob O’Brien Turkey, Brian Fahey 2 Hams, Conor Clancy 2 Hams and 1 Turkey, Darren O’Droma Ham, Darren Power Ham, Frank Waters Ham, Geoff Collins Ham, Jack Moore Ham, Jimmy O’Dwyer Turkey, Joe Meade 2 Hams, Joey Veale Ham, John Flynn Turkey & Ham, John Hughes Ham, John McArthur 2 Hams, John White Ham, Johnny Burns Turkey, Lee Crotty Ham, Mark Lenihan Ham, Michael Lenihan Ham, Michael Whelan Ham, Micheal White 3 Hams, Neil Dermody Ham, Niall Curran 3 Hams, Pat Power Ham, Paul Lawton Ham, Seanie Lenihan Turkey & Ham, Tom Moore Ham, Tommy Long Turkey, Willie Moore Ham.
Winter Rates are now operating in the Gold Coast:
Monday to Friday: Golf €15, Golf and Carvery Lunch €25
Saturday/Sunday: Golf €20, Golf and Carvery Lunch €30
Changes for Team Championships for 2018
Golf clubs voted this week on a range of motions put to the four provincial annual delegate meetings in relation to a series of changes to the inter-club events that the Union stages.
That the form of play for the AIG Pierce Purcell Shield be modified to Scotch Foursomes, (effective 2018).
Effective 2019, that the Union introduce a new All-Ireland Seniors Inter-Club team event for golfers over the age of 55.
That the lower handicap limit of the AIG Junior Cup be reduced from 5 to 4 effective 2018
That, in the AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield, the handicap limits be adjusted as follows effective 2018: Lowest individual reduced from 6 to 5 Lowest combined reduced from 17 to 15
That, in the AIG Pierce Purcell Shield, the handicap limits be adjusted as follows effective 2018: Lowest individual reduced from 12 to 11 Lowest combined reduced from 27 to 25
That, in the GUI Four-Ball Inter-Club Championship, the handicap limits be adjusted as follows effective 2018: Lowest individual reduced from 16 to 15 Lowest combined reduced from 36 to 34
Premier Butcher @Dawn Meats Winter League 2017/2018
Another good week for the league. Sunday’s timesheet was the busiest we’ve seen for a long time and credit to all the players for turning out. After studying the league tables it now looks like this will be the toughest league to win in a long time. Nearly all the teams are putting in an extra effort this year, the number of games played is up on last year, and if the weather helps this could be the one of the best leagues we ever had.
All the scores for week five are on the website: goldcoastgolfclub.com
Decisions on the Rules of Golf App:
There is a very good app available free to download on the Play Store called Golf Decisions 2016 – 2017. It gives each rule of golf and also gives many definitions for each rule. There are also a number of very short videos illustrating how to apply the rules. All golfers should learn something from this app.
What we have to offer:
Here in the Gold Coast we have some great facilities, such as a top-class golf course with superb greens, playable all the year round, a leisure centre and gym and a hotel which is renowned for its excellent food. We offer very competitive membership rates in the golf club, the lowest full membership rate in the area and we can provide dual memberships to both the golf club and the leisure centre at reduced rates. Now is the time to talk to us if you are thinking of joining as we can offer some very attractive packages at the moment. Members can avail of significant saving on carvery lunch in the Gold Coast by purchasing vouchers in the golf club. We can offer really attractive family packages tailored to suit all requests. For more information contact 058 44055 and talk to Bob or Mark.
Fixtures:
Mon 4th Nov – Fri 8th Dec: Winter League Week 6
Tuesday 5th Dec: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+
Friday 8th Dec: Open Singles.
Sat 9th/Sunday 10th Dec: Winter League Week 6
Tuesday 12th Dec: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+
Results:
Tuesday 28th November: Open Seniors
1st: Liam Clancy (16) 38 pts.
2nd: Larry Cunningham (16) 37 pts West Waterford.
Monday 27th Nov- Friday 1st Dec:
1st: Alan Landers (15) 41 pts.
2nd: John Hughes (12) 40 pts
Gross: Micheal White (1) 37 pts.
Saturday 25th/Sunday 26th Nov: Winter League Week 4, CSS 39 pts.
1st: Jimmy O’Dwyer (10) 43 pts.
Cat 0-9: Michael Lenihan (2) 40 pts.
Cat 10-14: Darren O’Droma (12) 41 pts.
Cat 15-18: Jack Moore (16) 42 pts.
Cat 19+: Joe Meade (22) 43 pts.
LADIES NOTES
Fixtures
10 Hole Ham Competition
Results:
Ham#1: Lorraine Troy
Ham#2: Martina Corkery
Ladies Membership Rates for 2018:
The following are the rates for 2018 and the GUI levies are included:
Full: €400
Husband and Wife: €800
Distance: (Over 40 Miles) €350
Country: €170
Senior Citizen: €320
Student Under 25: €110
Junior: €75
Winter League sponsored by The Moorings Bar & Restaurant
Our winter league kindly sponsored by The Moorings Bar and Restaurant over 13 holes is now entering the second week of round 4 which ends on Sunday 10th of Dec., weather permitting – remember a point is awarded for each round played even when your score is not counting!
Round 2:
Lorraine Troy 28 pts
Martina Corkery (on countback)27pts
Noirin Darcy 27 pts
The high scoring continues in Round 3:
Helena Fitzgerald 28pts
Martina Corkery 28pts
Karen Darcy 26pts
Coastal Alliance
The Coastal Alliance is scheduled for Thu 7th Dec, in Tramore GC, tee time 9.30-11.30., weather permitting. Any change will be notified by text.
Ladies Club Christmas Scramble
The Ladies Annual Christmas scramble took place on Sunday last with a very large number of players playing in what proved to be a very enjoyable scramble and some excellent scores were recorded. Results next week. Following the golf all the ladies adjourned to the Moorings Bar and Restaurant for a meal. The Moorings very kindly sponsor our winter league and it was fitting that we should return the compliment by having our Christmas Outing there. Well done to our Lady Captain for organising the event.
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 breathtaking!!
We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and it’s natural beauty, 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.