Gold Coast Golf Club
Ballinacourty, Dungarvan,
Co. Waterford.

Gold Coast Notes 7th May

Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 7th May 2018:

 

Match-Plays:

Draw for Mixed Foursomes:

1st Round Matches:

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.

Matches to be played by 31st July

 

Jimmy Bruen Shield:

John White will lead his troops into action on Thursday next against Tramore in Youghal Golf Club at 3.40 p.m. We wish John and the panel all the best and hope that they qualify for the next round which will take place on Saturday. Any support from members would be greatly appreciated.

 

Irish Mixed Foursomes:

Bob O’Brien and Rosie Murphy are taking charge of the Mixed this year and anyone wishing to be part of the panel should give their names to either Bob or Rosie. We will be playing West Waterford in West Waterford in the 1st round on Saturday 16th June.

 

Pierce Purcell Shield:

Brian O’Connor and Johnny Hughes are currently putting together a panel for this tournament and if you would like to take part please contact either Brian or Johnny or give your name in at the kiosk.

 

Fund-Raising Raffle:

Members and visitors will have the chance to win a goodie filled hampers kindly donated by our President, Captain and Maurice. The draw for the hampers will take at the presentation night on 18th May.

 

Presentation Night:

On Friday 18th May the following prizes will be presented: All Classic prizes, 2 Monthly Medals, Vice-Captain’s Prize and the Hole in One Medal to Kieran Cullinan. The presentation will start at 9 p.m.

 

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 amount of teams is limited to 20.

 

Dungarvan Golf International over 20 Years in Existence:

Running from Monday 28th May to Thursday 31st 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:

Tuesday 8th May: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Friday 11th May: Open Singles.

Saturday 12th May: Club Competition

Sunday 13th May: Club Competition

Tuesday 15th May: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

 

Results:

Friday 4th May: 18 Holes Stableford:

1st: Andy Travers (15) 35 pts.

Gross: Niall Curran (5) 24 pts.

 

Saturday 5th May: Club Competition.

1st: Seanie Lenihan (6) 38 pts.

Gross: Niall Curran (5) 26 pts.

 

Sunday 29th April: Monthly Medal.

1st: John Kiely (9) 70

2nd: Barry Power (5) 70

Gross: Ger Bagge (5) 77

3rd: John Walsh (13) 71

 

LADIES NOTES

Fixtures

10 hole ongoing

18 hole ongoing

13th May Captain Tim O’Driscoll’s prize to the ladies(GOY)

19/20 May Olivier’s Beauty sponsored comp.

26/27 May Quinan’s Butchers sponsored comp.

 

Irish Mixed Foursomes:

Bob O’Brien and Rosie Murphy are taking charge of the Mixed this year and anyone wishing to be part of the panel should give their names to either Bob or Rosie. We will be playing West Waterford in West Waterford in the 1st round on Saturday 16th June.

 

Open Days:

Monday 21st May sponsored by Supervalu

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.

 

Anne Keane Fun Day:

Sunday 6th May saw a good crowd of ladies take part in a very enjoyable scramble over 18 holes. The sun came out to shine on our endeavours and it wasn’t long before there were some complaints about the heat! (not many though!) results to follow.

Annual Club Classic: The ladies team comp was won by Esther McGuckian, Ger Hallinan, & Mairead Ryan.

Results:

Comserv 18h comp:

1st: Mairead Ryan 37 pts.

2nd: Gillian Cashman 34pts (b9).

3rd: Esther McGuckian 34pts

 

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 amount of teams is limited to 20.

 

ILGU matches:

Intermediate (handicap 16-21) team of Karen Darcy, Elaine Goss, Lorraine Troy, Ger Hallinan and Ruth Hannigan, ably managed by Patricia Doyle travelled the short distance to West Waterford on Sun 29th Apr to take on Mitchelstown. A great win was secured in fantastic sunshine, spirits are high for the next round on May 27th v winners of Doneraile v Dungarvan

Get into golf : This week Thu 10rd May is a lesson, with Ian. Please turn up in your 5.30/6.30/7.30pm timeslot as on week 1. Please arrive ready to begin promptly, you may go straight to the practice area or meet in car park 15min before. No equipment or knowledge required, just comfy clothing.

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.

Gold Coast Golf Club, Dungarvan

Gold Coast Golf Club, Dungarvan is a championship parkland course. There are unrivaled views of Dungarvan Bay, the Irish Sea and Helvick Head. Mature tree-lined fairways laid out in 1939 are cleverly mingled with the long and challenging newer holes.

18 holes, par 72, stretching 6,204 metres [6,785 yards] and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean for 1.5 miles.

Gold Coast Golf Club

Ballinacourty,
Dungarvan,
County Waterford,
Ireland.

Post Code: X35 P868

Tel: (058)44055

Email: golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com

Course Status

The course is open today Thursday 28th March 2024.

 

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