INTER CLUB TEAMS
Our team managers are currently preparing for the upcoming inter-club competitions. The Purcell team played Waterford Castle at home last Saturday the 10th of May at 2pm and were narrowly defeated. Hard luck to the panel of 1. John Perry & Darren Power, 2. Tommy long & Dave O’Connor, 3. Denis Conway & Phil Kinsella, 4. Eddie Hewitt & Tony Fitzgerald.,1st sub. Noel McCann & David McCarthy, 2nd sub. Nicky Hayes & Frank North.
Our Bruen Team will face Tramore in Tramore Golf Club on Saturday 17th May @ 3pm, club support would be greatly appreciated. Also our Senior Cup are in action next Sunday 18th May against West Waterford at home in the Goldcoast starting at 3pm, all support greatly appreciated.
SENIOR MEN’S (OVER 50) FOURBALL
Anyone interesting in playing for the Gold Coast team in the above competition should give their name to Bob O’ Brien (086 839 0871) or John White (086 609 1801) before wed 14th May.
GOLFER OF THE YEAR COMPETITIONS 2025 – PRIZE IS HALF-SUB
Singles Matchplay Qualifier April 13
Eugene Collins Memorial April 27 Stableford White
Monthly Medal May 11 Stroke Blue
Vice Captain’s Prize June 1 Stableford White
Monthly Medal June 8 Stroke Blue
Captain’s Qualifier June 20/21 Stroke Blue
Captain’s Prize Final Round June 22 Stroke Blue
Mick Cronin Memorial July 13
Vice President’s Prize July 27 Stableford White
Thomas Fennell Memorial August 3
President’s Qualifier August 22/23
President’s Prize Final Round August 24
Monthly Medal September 7 Stroke Blue
1st = 12 points
2nd = 11 points
3rd = 10 points….etc
All players who enter get a minimum of 5 points
9 best scores to count
In the event of a tie the best scores in Captain’s and President’s Prize (2 days)
Vice-Captain and Vice-President’s Prize will be used to decide winner.
ORDER OF MERIT – PRIZE IS DESIGNATED CAR PARKING SPACE
Order of Merit starts when counting competitions start
Will run up to Sunday 5th October
Weekend scores only will count
Players who score above 36 pts Stableford or below 72 pts Stroke will be awarded points as follows
1 = 1 Point
2 = 2 Points
3 or 4 = 3 Points ……Above 4 = 4 Points
CLUB SYMPATHIES
The Club would like to offer its sincerest condolences to former Captain Pat and the extended Power family on the death of his father and past member Peter. May he rest in peace.
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.
ON THE COURSE
We are delighted to announce that we are now in full summer rules so play the ball as it lies and remember to repair all divots, and pitch marks on the greens. Please remember the Three R s, Rake Bunkers, Replace Divots, Repair pitch marks
REMINDER – ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Members with outstanding subscriptions are kindly requested to bring their memberships up to date. Annual subscriptions for the 2025/2026 season (1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026) are now due and we are grateful to members who have remitted their membership fees to date. An information email has been issued to all members outlining subscription rates, payment options and other relevant details.
Golf insurance is also available for an additional €25.
If you have not received the email or if any of your contact details have changed, please notify the office so we can update our records accordingly.
We look forward to another enjoyable year of golf at Goldcoast Golf Club.
GENTS RESULTS
Mon 5th May Open Singles
1st Michael White (+1) 37pts
2nd Milo Guiry Dungarvan (17) 36pts
Gross: Brendan O’Donovan Slievenamon (5) 32pts
Tues 6th May Open Singles
1st Derek McGrath (7) 38
2nd Robert Walton (16) 37
3rd Liam Murphy (21) 37
Fri. 9th May Open Singles
1st John Perry (10) 39pts
2nd Kieran Quigley (17) 39pts
Gross: Neil Dermody (0) 35pts
Sat. 10th May Club Singles
1st Ian Dunford (17) 43pts
2nd Kealan Walsh (16) 38pts
3rd Darren Ahern (15) 38pts
Sun. 11th May Monthly Medal
1st Thomas Long (14) 66
2nd Jack Mullanney (9)
Gross Diarmuid Henley (18) 74
HH Brian Dunbar (20) 75
3rd Kieran Cullinan (6) 70
GENTS FIXTURES
Tues 13th May Open Singles
Fri. 16th May Open Singles
Sat. 17th May Club competition
Sun. 18th May Club competition
20025 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
18 Hole S/F Country Store
1st Martina Corkery 36pts
2nd Mairead Ryan 34pts
3rd Isobel Kirwan 34pts
18 Hole S/F Comeragh Oil
1st Mary Fennell 38pts on C/B
2nd Aine Campbell 38pts
3rd Betty Joyce 37pts on C/B
Gold Coasters 10 Hole Scramble
Inseun Kim, Breda Conway, Eileen Good 35.9
INTER-CLUB MATCHPLAY
CARTON CUP
The next leg of the matchplay against East Cork will be in the Gold Coast on Sunday 18th May @ 3.45pm. Wishing our team and managers the very best of luck and support would be much appreciated on the day!!
GOLD COASTERS
We had our monthly scramble last Thursday in perfect golfing conditions with all teams playing off scratch. The scoring was so tight that all teams came in with almost the same result. The prizes again sourced by Anne were perfect and the winners were delighted!!
Meeting again next week as usual, tee time will be posted on our whatsApp group. We are open for new members and would love to see you any week you can join us for a fun 9/10 holes and a cuppa and chat afterwards!!
DATES FOR DIARY
20/21/22 Jun Captain’s Weekend
22/23/24 Aug 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 or Brian in the kiosk on 058 44055 for more information.