JOHN WHITE CARPENTRY SPONSORED WINTER LEAGUE 2022/23
This year’s winter league has now entered its 16th week. With all the teams making the most of the fine weather it looks like it will be down to the wire in the battle for the top 6 qualifying playoff spots. It will be an exciting finish to the qualifying stages with the League running until the 24th of February, so best of luck to all team captains and players. The Quarter finals are set for Sunday 5th March with the semi-finals on the following Sunday March 12th. The grand final is penciled in for Sunday 26th March. A huge thank you to our sponsor John White.
Prizes of Legs of Lamb will be awarded to all prize winners for winter league until end of February. Each prize winner will carry a 2-point penalty deduction towards further prize qualification until the end of the league. A player winning a second prize will be deducted 4 points etc. A player’s full score will count for the winter league.
ANNUAL MASS
Our annual mass for deceased members took place on Thursday 2nd February in the Gold Coast Hotel, our celebrant was Fr Ned Hassett PP Abbeyside. We were joined by a large number of members and their families. As mass began, we prayed for the speedy recovery of Fr Jerry Condon PP Stradbally who has been our celebrant for the past number of years. The readings were delivered by our two Captains Michael and Rosie, our prayers of the Faithful by our Lady President Ella Fitzgerald and Past Captain John White. With mass completed we retired to the restaurant for tea and sandwiches. We would like to thank Fr Hassett, the management and staff of the hotel for the beautiful food, and all those that helped to make the mass so special and to all that attended.
CAPTAINS DRIVE-IN
Our Captains Michael Wall and Rosemary Murphy will take to the first tee on Sunday morning February 26th to get our golfing year underway here in the Gold Coast Golf Club for 2023. A shotgun start 18 holes scramble will take place at 10am. A draw will take place for playing partners. Please enter your names on the online timesheet by 12 noon Saturday 25th Feb. Ribs and colcannon and presentation afterwards in the Dugout Bar.
ATTRACTIVE INTRODUCTORY RATES FOR NEW MEMBERS
With spring in the air, the start of our new membership season at the Goldcoast is fast approaching, commencing on 1st April. We have great facilities here at the Gold Coast and fantastic Introductory rates for new members.
Our championship golf course is maintained in excellent condition offering superb playability, with 18 holes open all year round. Our pristine greens are much admired. The course stretching 6785 yards is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean for 1.5 miles with spectacular scenery and unrivalled views of Dungarvan Bay, the Irish Sea and Helvick Head.
Members can relax in the comfortable surroundings of our hotel bar and restaurant where delicious food is served by our friendly staff. We can also offer very attractive packages for dual membership to both the golf club and leisure centre.
For an application form or further information on our fees, please contact our Director of Golf Irene on golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com or 058 44055
New Gents member only €500 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Gents Senior (65+) only €400 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Lady member only €400 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Lady Senior (65+) only €350 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
SOCIETIES AND GREEN FEES WELCOME
Gold Coast Golf Club warmly welcome Societies and Green fees and we look forward to greeting you and your friends in 2023. For favorable rates and to discuss your booking requirements contact Irene Lynch on 05844055 or golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com.
GENTS RESULTS
Mon 6th to Fri. 10th Feb WL WK15
1st Jim Harty (15) 43
2nd Brendan O’Brien (15) 41
Gross Michael White (+1) 35
3rd John D Walsh (22) 41
4th Pat Norris (21) (43-2) 41
Tues 7th Feb Open Singles S/F
1st Peter Firth (8) 42
Fr 10th Feb Open Singles S/F
1st Peter O’Keeffe (12) 42
Sat 11th Sun 12th Feb WL WK 16
1st JJ Quinn (12) 43
2nd Liam Browne (10) 43
3rd Jimmy O’Dwyer (10) 41
Cat +1-7: Alan Darcy (7) 40
Cat 8-13: Billy Byrne (10) 38
Cat 14-17: Peter Hayes (15) 41-2=39
Cat 18-28: Luke Hennessy (23) 40
GENTS FIXTURES
Mon 13th to Fri. 17th Feb WL WK16
Tues 14th Feb Open Singles S/F
Fr 17th Feb Open Singles S/F
Sat 18th Sun 19th Feb WL WK 17
Mon 20th to Fri. 24th h Feb WL WK17
LADIES NOTES
LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
10 & 18 Hole Moorings Winter League
10 Hole Lamb Competition
18 Hole On-going Competition
Open 18 Hole Competition for Ladies and Gents every Tue and Friday
RESULTS
18 Hole Bank Holiday Competition
1st Elaine Nash 35pts
2nd Breda Veale 34pts
18 Hole Winter League Rd 8
1st Elaine Nash 43-1=42pts
2nd Oliviere Walsh 41-1-1=39pts
10 Hole Lamb Competition
No.1 Gillian Cashman
TEAM STANDINGS
Powerscourt 1335
Lahinch 1322
Ballybunion 1257
Old Head 1246
Druids Glen 1243
Dromoland 1121
GOLDCOASTERS
1st Brigid Coffey 20pts
2nd Eilo Fitzgerald 18pts
3rd Breda Conway 15pts on C/B
There was another great turnout this week with some fab scores recorded, well done to Brigid with a leading score again this week playing super golf!! Getting together for the cuppa is a must after the golf to discuss the events of the week. Many thanks to Anne for continuing to organise the event with presentation of wonderful prizes each week!!
CAPTAIN’S DRIVE-IN
Our Captain’s Drive-In takes place on Sunday 26th February when our Captains Michael and Rosie will officially start the golfing season. Wishing them both the very best for their very special occasion and for their year ahead!!
GIFT IDEAS
Ladies, we have a new consignment of beautiful beanie hats now in stock, colours have been selected to compliment our new golf clothing additions which will keep you warm and smart for the winter season!! Our broad range of club clothing in mix and match colours make wonderful and useful gifts and are available from kiosk!!
MOORINGS WINTER LEAGUE
The weather has been fantastic over the last two weeks with on-course conditions improving on a daily basis encouraging our members to the fairways again! There has been a massive shake-up in the team rankings with Powerscourt captained by Mary Dunbar now taking the lead closely followed by Lahinch captained by Ann Raher.
It’s all to play for between these two teams, so I’m sure Mary and Ann will be keeping a close eye on the incoming scores for the next couple of weeks!
Well done to all who have put in a tremendous effort to date! Closing date for the league is Friday 24th Feb
INTER CLUB TEAMS
Teams have now been registered for the Inter Club matchplay events. Please contact our club secretary Miriam if interested in representing your club, players and subs are required. Golf lessons with a PGA Professional have been organised for players intending to take part in inter club matches, and will be commencing soon – updates on the WhatsApp group.
NEW MEMBER DEALS
Ladies, if you had ever thought of taking up golf, now is the time to do it, our Lady Captain Rosie and any committee member would be delighted to take out potential members and showcase our beautiful course and unrivalled scenery!! There are great deals on offer for new members and beginners including tuition, please contact our Director of Golf Irene or Brian in the kiosk on 058 44055 for more information.