Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 9th July 2018
Junior Cup in Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club:
Thursday is the day designated by the Munster Branch and Carrick-on-Suir the appointed venue for the area final of the Junior Cup match between Gold Coast and Clonmel. Martin Murray and Jimmy O’Dwyer will have left no stone unturned in their preparations for this match. The very best of luck to Martin, Jimmy and all the panel of players involved. Any support would be greatly appreciated. The match tees off at 4 p.m.
Status of Incomplete Cards and ‘No Returns’ in Qualifying Competitions
(a) All cards must be returned in Qualifying Competitions, whether complete or not.
(b) It is expected that every player who enters an 18 Hole Qualifying Competition intends to complete the round.
(c) Since an incomplete card and a ‘No Return’ may have the effect of increasing a player’s handicap, the club would be justified in refusing to accept a card or record a No Return when the player has walked in after playing only a few holes.
(d) Cards should not be issued to players when there is obviously insufficient light for them to complete the round.
(e) Sympathetic consideration should be given to players who have had to discontinue play for any cause considered to be reasonable by the organising Committee.
(f ) Clauses 23 (GPA Handicap Adjustment) and 24 (Suspension) of the UHS give clubs the discretion to deal with players who persistently submit incomplete cards or make ‘No Returns’ if they consider they are attempting to “build a handicap”.
The Handicap Committee has noted that a few players are not returning cards and asked that the above be brought to their attention.
Barton Shield:
On Saturday next Gold Coast will play Cahir Park at Clonmel Golf Club at 9.10 a.m. in a first round match. Here again Martin and Jimmy are in charge and we wish both and all the players involved the best of luck. Again, any support would be appreciated.
Chill Tops:
The new Chill Tops are now in stock and can be collected in the kiosk by all who ordered same.
New Club Polo Shirts:
Our new blue tops will be available from Monday 9th July at the kiosk. The new Callaway shirts will cost €35 each.
Club Match-Play Competitions:
Gold Coast Cup:
Remaining matches to be played in the Gold Coast Cup: Austin Kiely v Dave O’Connor, John White v Michael Whelan, Brian Dunbar v Seanie Lenihan and Andy Travers v John Queally. All matches to be completed by 31st July.
Michael White Foursomes:
Tommy Long and Andy Travers v Austin Kiely and Darren Power.
Ger Bagge and Tomas Wall v John White and Frank Waters.
Declan Kiely and Rafael Alvarez v Brian O’Connor & Nicholas Power.
All ties to be played by 7th August.
Club Mixed Foursomes:
Darren Power & Patricia Doyle v Brian O’Connor & Eilo Fitzgerald
Tommy Long & Elaine Goss v Michael Kavanagh & Noirin Darcy
John Queally & Martina Corkery v Freddy McGuckian & Mairead Ryan
Tim O’Driscoll & Helena Fitzgerald v Rafael Alvarez & Ruth Hannigan
Tom White & Angela O’Connor v John White & Karen Darcy
Jimmy O’Dwyer & Ger Hallinan v Nicholas Power & Bernie Morrissey
Declan Kiely & Mary Kiely v Nicholas Fitzgerald & Rosie Murphy
Allmatches to be completed by Tuesday 31st July
Scratch Cup Match-Play:
Anyone interested in playing in this competition should put their name on the sheet provided in the kiosk. Entry is €5 and the draw will be seeded. Draw will take place on Sunday 22nd July.
Willie Barron Fourball:
The draw for this competition will take place on Sunday 22nd July. Entries in kiosk.
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.
Fixtures:
Tuesday 10th July: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+
Friday 13th July: Open Singles.
Saturday 14th July: Club Competition.
Sunday 15th July: Club Competition
Tuesday 17th July: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+
Results:
Tuesday 3rd July: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 38 pts, Ladies 37 pts.
1st: Peter Byrne (20) 43 pts.
1st Lady: Catherine Hyland (38) 40 pts.
Friday 6th July: Open Singles CSS 37 pts.
1st: Gerard O’Keeffe (23) 43 pts.
2nd: Kenny Walsh (17) 40 pts, West Waterford
Gross: Mark Shanahan (0) 35 pts, West Waterford.
Saturday 7th July: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts.
1st: Sean Carmody (11) 42 pts.
Gross: Conan Watt (6) 29 pts.
Sunday 8th July: Monthly Medal, CSS 72
1st: Brian Fahey (8) 67
2nd: Lar Whelan (6) 68
Gross: Micheal White (1) 73
3rd: Brian Dunbar (15) 69
LADIES NOTES
Open Days:
Monday 20th August sponsored by Dawn Meats.
Annual Outing:
We are at present gathering suggestion regarding our annual outing which will be held in September. Any suggestions to the Lady Captain.
Fixtures
10 hole ongoing
18 hole ongoing
2 card 18h ongoing comp sponsored by Murray’s pharmacy
14th July: Comeragh Oil sponsored 18h.
15th July (sun): Beginners and Members Fun Day, sheet in kiosk
21st /22nd July: Helvick Seafood (GOY) sponsored 18h comp
28th /29th July: John Walsh Spar 18h comp
Sheila Norris match play, and club foursomes are about to start, please put names up on appropriate sheets asap in kiosk or contact the almighty p.r.o. please.
Results:
18 Hole Club Competition 1st July
1st Angela O’Connor (32) 40pts
2nd Teresa Queally (23) 38pts
Monday 2nd July Open Day sponsored by Willow & Oak
1st: Mary Kiely (13) Gold Coast, Christie Hickey (36), Gillian Hickey (31) Clonmel 73pts (B9)
2nd: Mary Whelan (13), Sheila Lowry (27), Ursula O’Donovan (36) Tipperary 73pts
3rd: Ann Power (23), Claire Ryan (26), Kathleen O’Dwyer (29) Tipperary 72pts
Deise Golf (GOY) 18 hole Stroke
1st: Kay Claassen (29) 67
2nd Lorraine Troy (20) 70 (B.9)
3rd: Mary Clancy (14) 70
Golf lessons with Ian continues on Monday 9th July.
Get into golf: The scrambles continue at (6.50 for) 7pm, for those ladies who have taken up the exceptional membership offer. Lady members who participate in the roster please continue to turn up as rostered.
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.