Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 28th May 2018:
Captain’s Prize 2018:
Captain Tim O’Driscoll’s prize will tale place on the June Bank Holiday weekend with qualifying on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd June and the final round taking place on Sunday 3rd June. The timesheet is now open for players to book at a time suitable to them. The draw will take place on Wednesday 30th May at 4 p.m. Only players entered for the draw can win the 1st prize.
General Date protection Regulations (GDPR)
These new regulations came into effect on Friday last and all companies and clubs are obliged to carry out these regulations with immediate effect. What this means to members is that the kiosk now needs your permission to give out your phone numbers to other members of to the GUI or to opposing team managers. That means that if you are to play someone in a match we cannot release that person’s phone number for you to contact him unless he has given us permission. The same applies to emails and as nearly all emails contain some information which could be construed as marketing, again it is necessary for us to get permission to send you emails. Forms are available in the kiosk for members to sign and the sooner you sign it the sooner we can start sending you emails again.
Captain’s Skins
Chef Maurice (pronounced Mor eece) and his co-chef Josephine will be on duty on Wednesday 30th May to provide much needed snacks to the golfers playing in the Captain’s Skins. The skins commence from 4.30 onwards and will finish at 7.15 p.m. with the final timed for 8.15 p.m. Entry is €2 with re-entry priced at €1. As always patrons will get a glass of wine to wash down the delicious burgers.
Belvedere Trophy 2018:
The draw for this tournament has been made and Gold Coast will Waterford Golf Club in a preliminary round. This will be played on a home and away basis with the first match in Waterford. The date for these matches to be completed by is 18th June. Liam Clancy is the man in charge here.
Michael Cashman Foursomes:
Gold Coast are awaiting the result of the match between Ballykisteen and County Tipperary. We will play the winners of this match and this match must be played by Sunday 17th June.
New Chill Tops:
New Gold Coast Chill Tops are now available to order. They cost €55 each. If interested please try one of the tops in the kiosk for size.
Sympathy:
The Club would like to extend condolences to Gerard O’Keeffe on the recent death of his brother. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Pierce Purcell Shield:
On Saturday morning Gold Coast travelled to Faithlegg Golf Club to play Waterford Castle in the 1st round of the Pierce Purcell Shield. The team was as follows: Johnny Hughes, Frank Waters, Andy Travers, Sean Carmody, Michael Whelan, Gerry Comerford, Michael Wall, Jerome Maye, Dave O’Connor and Seamus O’Connell. Waterford Castle, on the day, proved too strong for the Gold Coast and won the match well. Brian O’Connor and Johnny Hughes were the men in charge here.
Mixed Foursomes Competition:
A special once off mixed foursomes competition will take place on Wednesday 6th June, starting at 6.00 p.m. It will be over 13 holes and players can pick their own partners if they wish. More details next week.
Date for your Diary:
The Annual Tony Dunford Memorial Day will take place on Wednesday 20th June. Any members wishing to have a team play should give their names to Bob as the number of teams is limited to 20.
Fixtures:
Tuesday 29th May: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+
Wednesday 30th May: Captain’s Skins from 4.30 p.m.
Friday 1st June: Open Singles up to 12 noon.
Friday 1st June: Qualifying Round of Captain’s Prize from 12.45 p.m.
Saturday 2nd June: Qualifying Round of Captain’s Prize
Sunday 3rd June: Final Round of Captain’s Prize.
Tuesday 5th June: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+
Wednesday 6th June: Mixed Foursomes at 6 p.m.
Results:
Tuesday 22nd May: Open Seniors:
1st: David Kiely (20) 43 pts.
1st Lady: Gillian Goodman (13) 34 pts Mallow.
Thursday 24th May: South Munster Seniors, CSS 37 pts.
1st Overall: Brendan O’Meara (16) 41 pts Mitchelstown.
Cat 0-15: John Brett (13) 35 pts.
Cat 16-20: Mervyn Shorten (19) 36 pts Mallow.
Cat 21+: Frankie Short (22) 39 pts Templemore.
Friday 25th May, Open Singles, CSS 34 pts, RO
1st: Edwin Ryan (16) 35 pts Faithlegg.
Gross: Micheal White (1) 32 pts.
2nd: Ger Bagge (5) 33 pts.
Saturday 26th May: Club Competition. CSS 37 pts.
1st: Gary Dunford (13) 40 pts.
Gross: Alan Harrington (2) 37 pts.
Sunday 27th May: Club Competition: CSS 37 pts.
1st: John McArthur (18) 41 pts.
2nd: Ger Bagge (5) 38 pts.
Gross: Micheal White (1) 35 pts.
LADIES NOTES
Mixed Foursomes Competition:
A special once off mixed foursomes competition will take place on Wednesday 6th June, starting at 6.00 p.m. It will be over 13 holes and players can pick their own partners if they wish. More details next week.
Open Days:
Monday 11th June sponsored by Shaws Department Stores
Sunday 1st/Monday 2nd July sponsored by Willow & Oak
Sunday 19th/Monday 20th August sponsored by Dawn Meats.
Fixtures
10 hole ongoing
18 hole ongoing
2 card 18h ongoing comp sponsored by Murray’s pharmacy
26/27 May Quinlan’s Butchers sponsored comp.
Results
18h s/f sponsored by Olivere Health & Beauty Salon was won by Ger Hallinan 36 pts 2nd: Mairead Ryan ,35pts, and 3rd: Josephine Fennell 34pts.
Open Day sponsored by Garveys Supervalue Mon 21st May:three teams tied with 53 points:1. Dee Dee Hannigan,Eleanor Delaney,Liz Barlo (Clonmel). 2. Mairead Ryan, Angela O’Connor and Ger Hallinan(Gold Coast)3. Teresa Queally, Ruth Hannigan and Serena Roche (Gold Coast)
18hole ongoing:1.Rosie Murphy 39pts 2.Lorraine Troy38pts (b9) 3.Elaine Goss 38pts
Tony Dunford Memorial Day over 36h (blistering sunshine guaranteed and great craic) will be held on wed 20th June, if you haven’t got a team organised best act quickly as only 20 teams take part.
Lady Captains Prize: On Sunday 3rd June our Lady Captain will hold her Competition. Please put your name on sheet in kiosk or text p.r.o. Check previous text for qualification requirements.
ILGU matches:
Intermediate (handicap 16-21) team of Karen Darcy, Elaine Goss, Lorraine Troy, Ger Hallinan and Ruth Hannigan, ably managed by Patricia Doyle. On May 27th Doneraile played Gold Coast and good golf was played with Doneraile coming out victors. Good luck to them in the next round.
Get into golf : This week Thu 31st May is a scramble. Please be there at 6.45 sharp.
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.