PRESIDENTS PRIZE 2025
Our Presidents Prize hosted by Roy Ware will take place on Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August. The competition will take the usual format with qualifying on Friday and Saturday and a shotgun start on Sunday at 11am for those who qualify.
On Sunday the top 60 will be playing for the President’s Prize and the format will be Stableford playing off the blues.
Booking is now open for this competition and you must have booked your time before midnight Tuesday 19th August. There will then be a draw for playing partners which will have everybody playing within 20 minutes of their preferred time. Once the draw is made it is not possible for members to change their times. The final round on Sunday 24th will be a shotgun start at 11 am.
Starting tee and partners for the final round will be posted on the timesheet at 9 p.m. on Saturday night.
We will start the President’s week off on Wednesday 20th of August with a Mixed Scramble @ 5.15. Entry fee for scramble is 5 Euro which includes BBQ on the hoof and prizes. Please pay at kiosk no later than 5pm with a shotgun start at 5.15. For those wishing to take part in the scramble, please have your names on the time sheet by midnight on Tuesday 19th August. Teams for the scramble will be put together on Wednesday morning.
Who Can win the President’s Prize?
1) You must have your membership and Golf Ireland affiliation up to date before 1st June
2) You must have your time booked before midnight on Tuesday 19th August
3) You must have three competition entries since last year’s President’s prize.
4) You must have a fully active Golf Ireland Handicap (20 counting Scores on your handicap record)
5) Full Members
6) Senior Members
7) Distance Members
8) Honorary Members
9) All other members are eligible to win all other prizes apart from first prize.
Please note practice on the course is prohibited for the duration of the competition.
How much does it cost to enter? This Year the entry fee will be €30.00
For this you get entry into the competition, a goodie bag on the qualifying round and an invitation (free) to the President’s Dinner on Sunday (Carvery Lunch) at 4 pm. All members who enter the competition are more than welcome to attend the dinner and prize presentation which will take place at approximately 5.00 pm.
I look forward to seeing you all enjoying these events during President’s week.
Yours in golf,
Roy Ware
President

MICHAEL CASHMAN TROPHY
Well done to our Michael Cashman team who defeated Williamstown in the Goldcoast last Saturday afternoon. We now progress to play Thurles at home in the next round.

ON THE COURSE
Please remember the Three R’s: Rake Bunkers – Always rake the bunker after use, leaving it as you would hope to find it. Replace Divots – Replace and firmly press down any divots taken. Repair Pitch Marks – Repair your own pitch marks (and any others you see) on the greens to help keep surfaces smooth and true. Your cooperation helps maintain the course in excellent condition for everyone, thank you.

DRESS CODE
We kindly remind all members and visitors to observe the club dress code. Full details are available in the kiosk and on the first tee noticeboard.

GENTS RESULTS

Mon. 4th Aug Bank Hol Open Singles
1st Mikey Byrne (18) 34
2nd James Quinn (10) Slievenamon 34
1st Lady Karen Darcy (14) 40

Tues 5th Aug Open Singles
1st Martin Murphy Mallow (24) 39
2nd Peter McArdle (16) 38
3rd Tom Maguire (13) 37
4th Henry McGrath (17) 37
1st Lady Fiona Byrne (21) 41

Fri. 8th Aug Open Singles
1st Paddy Buckley Slievenamon (12) 40
2nd Stuart Murphy Tramore (11) 38
Gross Michael White (+1) 35
1st Lady Adrienne McDonnell Muskerry (24) 39

Sat. 9th Aug Club competition
1st Dermot Walsh (9) 39
2nd Nicholas Keane (21) 38pts
3rd Shane Callanan (13) 37

Sun 10th Aug Club comp
1st Billy Long (8) 41
2nd Brian Looby (10) 40
3rd Andrew Kirwan (4) 39
4th John Enright (9) 38
5th William Kiely (18) 38

GENTS FIXTURES
Tues 12th Aug Open Singles
Fri. 15th Aug Open Singles
Sat. 16th Aug Club comp
Sun 17th Aug Club comp

SOCIETY BOOKINGS
Gold Coast Golf Club warmly welcomes societies and green fee guests. We look forward to hosting you and your friends for a fantastic day of golf.
Our individual rates and group packages offer excellent value, ensuring a memorable experience. To discuss your requirements, contact Irene Lynch at 058 44055 or email golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com.

DUNGARVAN GOLF TRIANGLE
Experience three championship golf courses, all within 10 minutes of Dungarvan town for unbeatable value. Play three rounds of golf for just €90 with this exclusive deal available daily. For more information, contact Goldcoast Golf Club at 058 44055 or email golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com. It’s the perfect choice for your next golfing getaway.

LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
10 Hole Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday
Sat/Sun Sponsored competition every weekend
Open 18 Hole Singles for Ladies and Gents every Tuesday & Friday

RESULTS
Open Team Event – Cairde Credit Union
1st Breda Veale (12), Angela O’Connor (21) G.Coast 48pts
2nd Bgt Joyce (22), Josephine McInerney (25) Fermoy 48pts
3rd Fiona Fuchs (24), Phil Conway (36) East Cork 47pts

PRESIDENT’S PRIZE TO THE LADIES
1st Teresa Queally (27) 43pts
2nd Mary Dunbar (40) 42pts
Gross Rosie Murphy (9) 35pts
3rd Elaine Nash (14) 40pts

GOLFER OF THE YEAR
The following are in the top of the leader board after 4 of 6 games for 2025
Mairead Ryan 26pts
Martina Corkery 20pts
Katie Kiely 19pts
Ruth Hannigan 18pts
Betty Joyce 16pts

PRESIDENT’S PRIZE WEEKEND
Our Presidents Roy and Mary are in full swing and pulling out all the stops for their very special weekend. We start the ball rolling with the fun scramble and BBQ on the Wed evening, an event not to be missed as it is a great night of fun golf, great food and mighty craic.
Qualifying days on Fri and Sat with a shotgun start for the qualifiers on Sunday, dinner and Presentation of prizes afterwards in the hotel. Time sheets are now live and filling up fast. We would like to wish Roy and Mary the very best of great golf, fun and loads of sunshine for their special weekend.

LADY CAPTAIN’S OUTING
This year our outing will be to Gowran Park GC on Sat 30th Aug. Tea/coffee and scones on arrival with golf and dinner, tee booked from 11am. Please add your name to sheet in kiosk if you would like to join us for a fun day out!

CONGRATULATIONS
We would like to extend our heartiest congrats to Roisin Quinlivan on coming 2nd in the Munster Women’s Junior Championship on Sat after a 4 hole playoff, super achievement Roisin!!
We would also like to extend our congratulations to Fiona Howard who featured in the top 12 of the Ladies Senior Championship. Well done with super golf from both ladies!!

DATES FOR DIARY
7th Aug Open Team Event sponsored by Cairde Credit Union22/23/24 Aug Lady President’s Weekend
30 Aug Lady Captain’s Outing to Gowran Park

NEW MEMBER DEALS 2025
Ladies, thinking of taking up golf, now is the time to do it! Our Lady Captain Elaine or any committee member would be delighted to take out potential members and showcase our beautiful course which is blessed with unrivalled mountain and coastal scenery!!
New lady member fee of €408 including Golf Ireland fees for year 1 are on offer now, please contact our Director of Golf Irene, John or Mark in the kiosk on 058 44055 for more information.