Gold Coast Golf Classic:

All our attentions this week focuses on our club fundraising classic which runs from Monday 16^th April to Sunday 22^nd April. So far the timesheets are filling up and we’re optimistic that this year the number of teams will far exceed previous years entries. Tee sponsorships are coming in as well so a sincere thank you to those who have supported the event so far.

We’re calling on all members to support the classic as it provides much needed funds for all of our activities during the year.

The format is a 3 person team event with one scoring on the front 9 and two scoring on the back 9. The cost is €20 per person. Prizes include 1 night’s B & B, Dinner and Golf at Mount Wolsley, Galaxy Tablets, Golf Bags, 4 balls in Tramore, Faithlegg, Tipperary, Kinsale, Monkstown, Mallow, Dinner in Park Hotel. Teams can be Mixed, Ladies or Gents. Tee sponsorship is available at €50.

Fund-Raising Raffle

Running alongside our classic, members and visitors will have the chance to win a goodie filled terrific hamper kindly donated by our President, Captain and Maurice.

JB Carr

Gold Coast will play West Waterford in the 2^nd round of this competition in the Gold Coast. The game is scheduled for Tuesday 24^th April at 2 p.m. The competition format will be Scotch Foursomes Match-play for male competitors who have reached their 60^th birthday on or before 1^st January 2018. Anyone interested in playing should let Bob know asap.

Date for your Diary:

The Annual Tony Dunford Memorial Day will take place on Wednesday 20^th June.

Outing to Mount Wolsley:

This is now fixed for Wednesday 25^th April at 10.30 a.m. Anyone wishing to travel should give their names to the kiosk as soon as possible so that we can confirm numbers to the Course.

Get into Golf:

Lads, if you know of any Lady who might be interested in have a go at golf then now is the time to get them involved. Our Ladies Club is having an information night on Thu 12^th April @ 7pm in the Gold Coast Hotel. What is involved is 4 lessons with Ian Prendergast and a further four weeks with scrambles organised by the Ladies Club. The cost is just €50 and clubs are provided. So have a think about it and if you think your partner, sister, mother, daughter, cousin, niece or any lady you know might be interested, let us know in the kiosk and we will take it from there.

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:

Monday 16^th – Sunday 22^nd April: Club Classic

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

Friday 20^th April: Open Singles.

Saturday 21^st April: No Club Competition Classic on instead

Sunday 22^nd April: No Club Competition Classic on instead

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

Results:

Monday 9th April: Autumn Seniors Alliance.

1^st Dave O’Connor (17) Goldcoast 46 pts.

2^nd Paul Coogan (21) Callan GC 45 pts.

Cat A (0-14):

1^ST Thomas Crotty (13) Clonmel GC 40pts.

2^nd Pat Mansell (13) Carrick On Suir GC 39pts.

Cat B (15-19):

1^ST Richard Power (18) Clonmel Gc 43pts.

2^nd John O’Grady (15) Waterford GC 42pts.

Category C (20+):

1^ST Pat Power (21) Dungarvan GC 38pts.

2^nd Ollie Fitzpatrick (20) Clonmel GC 35pts.

Tues 10^th April: Open Seniors, CSS 39 pts.RO

1^st Nicky Keane(23) 46 pts

Friday 13^th April: Club Competition.CSS 38pts RO

1^st: Micheal White(1) 38pts

Sat 14^th April: Club Competition, CSS 38 pts.RO

1^st: Mick Cronin(24) 38pts

Sun 15^th April Eugene Collins Memorial CSS 38pts

1^st: Mark Lenihan (12) 32 pts.

Gross: Seanie Lenihan (6) 24 pts.

LADIES NOTES

Fixtures

10 hole ongoing

18 hole ongoing

28/29 Apr Comserv 18 h sponsored comp

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.

Annual Club Classic: This fantastic fundraiser for the ladies club runs from 16-22 April with some great prizes, and hopefully the weather will permit lots of entries! Please take part like you vote, early and often!

ILGU Matches

ILGU League match dates have been played as follows:

Challenge (handicap28-36) v Dungarvan Saturday 14th April in West Waterford. The team of Bernie Morrissey, Patricia Doyle, Ann Keane, Angela O’Connor and Mairead Ryan, managed by Ruth Hannigan and Alice Collins, came up against a very strong Dungarvan team on the day. We wish Dungarvan every success in the next round in Lismore.

Intermediate (handicap 16-21) v Cobh Sunday 15th April travelled the long distance to Fermoy GC. The team comprised of Elaine Goss, Lorraine Troy , Ger Hallinan, Ruth Hannigan and Karen Darcy was managed by Patricia Doyle. Cobh represented a challenge but the conditions presented an equally formidable challenge. Undeterred the Gold Coast fighting spirit pulled off a brilliant win, awesome job girls!

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.