CAPTAINS DRIVE-IN
A new date has been fixed for Our Captains Drive-In and Scramble which is Wednesday 22nd April, with the Drive-In at 5pm followed by a scramble at 5.30pm. The timesheet is open for bookings so get your name down and support our Captains for 2026. With the extra few weeks, it will give Captain Johnny and lady Captain Bridge extra time to fine tune their drives on the first.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
We would like to sincerely thank all members for your continued loyalty and support of Goldcoast Golf Club.
Annual Subscriptions for the 2026/2027 membership season (1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027) are now due. Golf Insurance is available at a cost of €25. An information email has been sent to members outlining subscription rates and payment methods.
If you have not received the renewal email, or if your email address has recently changed, please contact the office so we can update our records.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the fairways for another enjoyable year of golf at Goldcoast Golf Club.
INTER CLUBS
It’s that time of year again when the inter club fixtures are up and running and first up is the Purcell Shield this weekend. Best of luck to Team mangers Micheal Kavanagh and Alan Darcy and team who are taking on Williamstown Golf Club at home in the Goldcoast Golf Club after 2pm this Saturday 18th April. Best of luck to all involved.
SIGN ON SHEETS
Sign on sheets are available in the Kisok for all members interested in and eligible for inter clubs Competitions. This is a great opportunity to represent your club. Thank you to everyone who has already put their name forward.
GENTS GOLFER OF THE YEAR 2026
The Golfer of the Year (GOY) competition returns for the 2026 season and will be based on performance across a series of qualifying competitions throughout the year.
Overview
The GOY recognises the most consistent performer across 10 qualifying competitions, with each player’s best 7 results counting towards their final total.
Qualifying Competitions
19 April — Singles Matchplay Qualifier (Stableford, White)
3 May — May Medal (Stroke, Blue)
24 May — Vice Captain’s Prize (Stroke, White)
21 June — Vice President’s Prize (Stableford, White)
3–4 July — Captain’s Prize Qualifier (Stroke, Blue)
26 July — July Medal (Stroke, Blue)
7–8 August — President’s Prize Qualifier (Stableford, Blue)
23 August — August Medal (Stroke, Blue)
13 September — September Medal (Stroke, Blue)
4 October — 18‑Hole Stableford (White)
Scoring
All competition results are converted to Stableford points
Best 7 of 10 scores qualify
Bonus points:
Competition winner: +2 points
Runner-up: +1 point
Prizes (per qualifying competition)
Overall Best Score
Best Category 1 (handicap ≤ 10)
Best Category 2 (handicap 11–15)
Best Category 3 (handicap 16–19)
Best Category 4 (handicap 20–28)
Category placement is determined by a player’s playing handicap on the day of the competition.
The overall prize winner is excluded from Category prizes to ensure broader distribution.
Eligibility
Open to all full members with a valid Golf Ireland handicap
To be eligible to win the overall Golfer of the Year title, a player must have a fully developed handicap as at 01/01/2026
Country, Student and Junior members may enter competitions and win Category prizes but are not eligible to win individual GOY events or the overall GOY title
Leaderboard
The leaderboard will be updated after each qualifying event and displayed in the clubhouse. Final standings will be confirmed after the final qualifying competition on 4 October 2026.
The first qualifier takes place on Sunday, 19 April.
UPCOMING FIXTURES
19th April Singles Matchplay Qualifier GOY
26th April Mixed Foursomes Qualifier
GENTS FIXTURES
Tues. 13th April Open Singles
Fri. 17th April Open Singles
Sat. 18th Apr Club Comp
Sun. 19th Apr Club Singles Matchplay Qualifier GOY
GENTS RESULTS
Mon. 5th April Open Singles
1st Kieran Doyle Williamstown (19) 31
Tues. 6th April Open Singles
1st Rachel Mulqueen (19) Mithelstown 42pts
2nd Sean Fitzpatrick (15) 38
Sat. 11th Apr Club Comp
1st John Faherty (19) 31
Sun. 12th Apr Mick White Foursomes Qualifier
1st Tom Breathnach, Billy Sheehan 43pts
2nd Roy Ware and John Hallinan 42pts
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 2026 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
Open 18 Hole Singles for Ladies and Gents every Tuesday & Friday
18th and 19th April Ladies Club Competition
LADIES WINTER LEAGUE
The final of the Comserv Spring League was played today in sunshine and wind.
In the final we had the Hole- lotta – fun team V The tee Rifics and we did have Tee- Rifics golf and a hole-lotta -fun. The matches were competitive and keenly fought and the Tee -Rifics were the worthy winners.
Tee-Rifics team members
Esther McGuckian
Sub Betty Joyce
Karen Darcy
Martina Corkery
Liz Ivory
Mairead Curran
Runners-up team
Hole -lotta -fun
Rosie Murphy
Elaine Nash
Deirdre Ruane
Sub Bridge Walsh
Rena Landers
Mary Sweeney
Sub Caroline O’Connor
18 Hole Winners;
Rd 1 Katie Kiely 34pts
Rd 2 Katie Kiely 34pts
Rd 3 Miriam Matthews 35pts on C/B
Rd 4 Rosie Murphy 34pts
10 Hole Winners;
Rd 1 Deirdre Ruane 20pts
Rd 2 Bridge Walsh 18pts
Rd 3 Breda Veale 17pts
Rd 4 Mairead Curran 18pts on C/B
Rd 5 Mairead Curran 24-2 = 22pts
Rd 6 Mary Sweeney 20pts
Rd 7 Bridge Walsh 20-2 = 18pts
Overall 18 hole winner
Katie Kiely
Overall 10 hole winner
Mairead Curran
OPEN TEAM EVENTS
Our first Open team event will take place on Wednesday 6th May and subsequent events will be 10th June, 22nd July. Our Play In Pink Day is scheduled for Sunday 27th September. We are giving you plenty notice to invite your friends and golf buddies and get your teams in for the above events.
NEW MEMBER DEALS 2026/27
Ladies, thinking of taking up golf, now is the time to do it! Our Lady Captain Bridge or any committee member would be delighted to take out potential members on the course. 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 Mark in the kiosk on 058 44055 for more information.