JOHN MCGRATH MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC 2026 RESULTS
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 John McGrath Memorial Golf Classic was a tremendous success with all proceeds going to Dungarvan Community Hospital.
A huge thank you to all our members and visitors who came out in such great numbers to support this very worthwhile cause. We are also extremely grateful to all our sponsors who once again supported the Classic with such wonderful generosity.
Our sincere thanks also go to the organising committee, staff and management for their hard work and dedication in ensuring the event ran so smoothly throughout the week.
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who played, sponsored and supported this year’s Classic in any way. Tickets are still on sale for the raffle with fabulous prizes to be won. Every euro raised will go towards supporting Dungarvan Community Hospital.
Congratulations to all our winners and we look forward to our Prize Presentation on Friday 18th September at 8.00pm in the Gold Coast Golf Hotel where the prizes will be presented along with the Raffle Draw and Cheque to Dungarvan Community Hospital.
Thank you once again to everyone who helped make the 2026 John McGrath Memorial Golf Classic such a tremendous success. The Golf Classic results are below:

GENTS TEAM
1st – Team 79 – Score 102 (B9 55)
Tom Breathnach – Goldcoast Gc
Billy Sheehan – Goldcoast Gc
John Doyle – Carrick on Suir Gc
2nd – Team 14 – Score 102 (B9 53)
Davy Fitgerald – Dromoland Gc
Colm Fitzgerald – Lahinch Gc
Pat Bennett – Cahir Park Gc
3rd – Team 92 – Score 102 (B9 52)
James Halligan – Goldcoast Gc
Tim Lenehan – Goldcoast Gc
Frank Waters – Goldcoast Gc
4th – Team 58 – Score 98 (B9 51)
David O’Connor – Goldcoast Gc
J J Henley – Goldcoast Gc
Shane Callanan – Goldcoast Gc
5th – Team 85 – Score 98 (B9 48)
Alan Darcy – Goldcoast Gc
Nicholas Power – Goldcoast Gc
Anselm Hayes – Goldcoast Gc
6th – Team 52 – Score 98 (B9 44)
Neil Dermody – Goldcoast Gc
Darren O’Droma – Goldcoast Gc
Seamus De Faoite – West waterford Gc
LADIES TEAM
1st – Team 78 – Score 89
Katie Kiely – Goldcoast Gc
Mary Kiely – Goldcoast Gc
Mairead Ryan – Goldcoast Gc
2nd – Team 33 – Score 84
Lisa Blackett – Cahir Park Gc
Anne Fitzgerald – Cahir Park Gc
Noreen Hally – Cahir Park Gc
3rd – Team 25 – Score 82 (B6 28)
Betty Joyce – Goldcoast Gc
Rosie Murphy – Goldcoast Gc
Isobel Kirwan – Goldcoast Gc
MIXED TEAM
1st – Team 74 – Score 96
Barry Lawlor – Goldcoast Gc
Terri Lawlor – Goldcoast Gc
Des McCarthy – Mitchelstown Gc
2nd – Team 61 – Score 95 (B9 49)
Hugh O’Carroll – Dungarvan Gc
Martin Walsh – Dungarvan Gc
Zoe Scanlon – Dungarvan Gc
3rd – Team 40 – Score 95 (B9 43)
Tony Ruane – Goldcoast Gc
Deirdre Ruane – Goldcoast Gc
Catherine Ruane – Goldcoast Gc
NON GOLF IRELAND
1st – Team 75 – Score 106
Brian Dunbar
Mary Dunbar
Labhaoise Dunbar
2nd – Team 15 – Score 89
Ross Kirwan
David Kirwan
Aine Campbell
Hole In One: Tony Fitzgerald – Goldcoast Gc – 4th Hole – 31st August
Winner of Fourball-Raffle from team entries – Team 93:
Sean Browne – Dungarvan Gc
T.J Coffey – West Waterford Gc
Adam Dunford – Dungarvan Gc
Winner of Fourball-Raffle from team entries – Team 67:
Frank Murphy – Goldcoast Gc
Patrick Clancy – i Golf
Rory Clancy – i Golf

GENTS WINTER LEAGUE 2026/27
Our Winter League will begin at the end of October kindly sponsored again by Donnacha Dunne Electrical and Wholesale Supplies Dungarvan. Team Captains will be contacting last years players to see who is up for the winter challenge. If you are interested in playing this year and were not allocated to a team last year, can you please put your name on the sheet which is on the noticeboard in the kiosk, thank you. The Winter League sub committee is Michael Wall, Martin Morris, Noel Mc Cann, Johnny Hughes.

GOLDCOAST LADIES AT THE SOLHEIM CUP
Congratulations to Mary Kiely and Katie Kiely who had the great honour of stewarding at the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, one of the biggest events in women’s golf.
They did a terrific job and were no doubt excellent ambassadors for Goldcoast Golf Club. It must have been a fantastic experience to be part of such a prestigious occasion.
Well done to Mary and Katie who must have thoroughly enjoyed the excitement and atmosphere and of course celebrating Team Europe’s victory!

GOLDCOAST CUP SINGLES
The Final line up is Brian Dunbar v Eoin Kearns. Best of luck to both finalists.

MICK WHITE FOURSOMES
Well done to Tony Moore and Brian Fahey who defeated John White and Nicky Dee in the Mick White Foursomes final.

MIXED FOURSOMES’ 2026
Michael Kavanagh and Ger Hallinan will play Alan Darcy and Karen Darcy in the final best of luck to the pairings.

ON THE COURSE
Please remember the Three R’s when playing:
Rake bunkers – Always rake the bunker after use, leaving it as you would like to find it.
Replace divots – Replace and firmly press down any divots you take.
Repair pitch marks – Repair your own pitch marks, and any others you notice, to help keep our greens in excellent condition.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and helps maintain the course for everyone’s enjoyment.

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 noticeboard at the first tee.

GENTS RESULTS

Tues. 8th September Open Singles
1st Nathan Bagge (28) 50
2nd Frank North (16) 37
3rd Patrick O’Brien (17) 37 Athy
4th Francis O’Connor (25) 37
1st Lady Breda Kavanagh (35) 39 Cahir Park

Fri. 11th Sept Open Singles S/F
1st TJ Lyons (7) 40
2nd Gerry Cullinan (19) Waterford Castle 38
Gr Neil Dermody (+1) 34
3rd Andrew Kirwan (4) 38

Sat. 12th September Club Comp
1st David ‘DOC’ O’ Connor (8) 42

Sun. 13th September Monthly Medal
1st Nicky Dee (14) 64
2nd Richard Walsh (8) 69
3rd Michael Troy (4) 70
Cat 1 (0-8) Andrew Kirwan (4) 70
Cat 2 (9-14) Roy Ware (9) 70
Ca 3 (15-20) Nicky Hayes (15) 72
Cat 4 (21+) Brian Dunbar (21) 72

GENTS FIXTURES
Tues. 15th September Open Singles
Thurs 17th Sept Gents South Munster Seniors
Fri. 18th Sept Open Singles S/F
Sat. 19th Sept Club Comp
Sun. 20th Sept 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
18 Hole Sponsored or Club Competitions every Sat/Sun
10 & 18 Hole On-Going Competition
Open 18 Hole Singles for Ladies and Gents every Tuesday & Friday

RESULTS
18 Hole S/F Club Competition
1st Esther McGuckian (14) 37pts
2nd Miriam Matthews (16) 37pts
3rd Karen Darcy (9) 34pts

GOY TOP 5 LEADERBOARD
Mary Kiely 62pts
Katie Kiely 62pts
Karen Darcy 59pts
Betty Joyce 51pts
Deirdre Ruane 48pts
All to play for now as the final competition kindly sponsored by David Hayes has been deferred to the 19/20 September when all relevant scores will be compiled to nominate the winner.

GOLD COASTERS
There was no game this week due to many of the group being away on a golf trip to Wooden Bridge, which was enjoyed by all in perfect weather. All should return to normality this week!!

CLUB FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
Our Club Foursomes is now in the final stage with two very interesting pairings in the battle. The competitors are: Justine/Bernie V’s Inseun/Marie,
These are all serious contenders and the upcoming match should be thrilling. Wishing the final pairings the very best of luck and most importantly, Enjoy!!

JOHN McGRATH MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC
The event has been a great success raising a huge amount for Dungarvan Community Hospital from golf, sponsorship, donations and a monster raffle.
Presentation of prizes will take place on Friday 18th Sept at 8pm in the Gold Coast Hotel after which the raffle will take place. Tickets are still on sale for the raffle with fabulous prizes to be won!!
Congratulations and well done to our ladies who featured in different categories in the Classic.
Ladies Results as follows:
Ladies Team : 1st Katie Kiely, Mary Kiely, Mairead Ryan 89pts. 3rd Betty Joyce, Rosie Murphy, Isobel Kirwan 82pts on C/B
Mixed Team: 1st Terrie Lawlor + team 96pts. 3rd Deirdre and Catherine Ruane + team 95pts on C/B
Non G I Team 1st Mary Dunbar + team 106pts 2nd Aine Campbell + team 89pts

EILEEN MURPHY MEMORIAL FOURSOMES
The ladies who represented us in Cork GC were Bridge Walsh and Martina Corkery who were placed 14th out of 48 pairings. Congrats and well done to you both for a very respectable finish in very unpredictable conditions!!

MUSIC TABLE QUIZ
A music table quiz will be held on Friday 25th Sept at 8pm in the Gold Coast Hotel in aid of Breast Cancer Research Ireland which will be a prelude to our Play In Pink Day on Sunday. Our quizmaster for the evening will be the ever popular Bob O’Brien which assures a fun filled event of music and song!! Teams of 4 with an entry of €10 per person, all funds raised on the night will be added to the donations and entries from the Play In Pink Competition on Sunday.

PLAY IN PINK
Our next big event is our Play In Pink Day for Breast Cancer Research Ireland is scheduled for Sunday 27th September. We are giving you plenty notice to get your teams together for the above event. All members both male and female are invited to enter and dress in as much pink as possible for the cause. It promises to be a fun event for everybody, please support!!

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.