GENTS WINTER LEAGUGE 2025/26 – CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
With the shorter evenings now upon us, the Gold Coast Golf Club is pleased to announce that preparations are under way for the 2025/26 Winter League.
Captains of last year’s teams are in the process of contacting their members to confirm participation for the upcoming season.
Any members who were not part of a team last year, or those who are new to the club and wish to take part, are kindly requested to add their name and contact number to the sign-up sheet located in the kiosk. It is important that this is completed at your earliest convenience to assist the organising committee in finalising the teams.
We look forward to another successful and competitive Winter League.
RYDER CUP COMPETITION AND PINK DAY
On Sunday 28th Sept a special competition has been devised to coincide with the Ryder Cup. Teams of two players will play fourball for the 1st six holes, singles for the second six holes and foursomes for the final six holes, the formats being used during the Ryder Cup.
Players can pick their own partner for this event, and teams can be made up of gents, ladies or mixed. There will be a prize for the best gent’s team, best ladies team and best mixed teams. The presentation of prizes will take place in the Gold Coast at 4 pm.
Handicaps: Players will use their index for the day. For the 1st twelve holes all players will play of their current index. For the final six holes players will combine their handicaps, divide by three. The competition will be Stableford.
The men’s club will sponsor the prizes for the day and proceeds from the competition will go towards the Ladies Club Charity Pink Day.
GOLFER OF THE YEAR 2025
This competition is now complete and overall winner for 2025 after some great golf is Alan Darcy, followed closely by Willie Flavin and Tommy Long.
Full results as follows
93 Alan Darcy
78 Willie Flavin
74 Thomas Long
73 Kieran Cullinan
70 John Kiely
CLUB MATCHPLAYS
All club competitions are now at finals stage
Singles Final: Lar Whelan v Eoin Mansfield
Mick White Foursomes: John W Walsh and Darren Power v Darren Williams and Derek McGrath
Mixed Foursomes: Alan Darcy and Karen Darcy v Eoin Mansfield and Eileen Good
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.
GENTS RESULTS
Tues 9th Sept Open Singles
1st Patrick O’Brien Athy (17) 40
2nd Aodh O’Murchu (7) 36
3rd John Redmond Athy (13) 34
Fri 12th Sept Open Singles
1st Donal O’Grady (15) 39
2nd Denis Moylan (11) Slievenamon 37
Gr Michael White (+1) 33
3rd Billy Byrne (11) 36
Sat. 13th Sept Club Comp
1st Michael White (+1) 41
2nd Charles Walsh (24) 37
3rd Tony Moore (8) 37
GENTS FIXTURES
Tues 16th Sept Open Singles
Thurs. 18th Open Gents South Munster Seniors
Fri 19th Sept Open Singles
Sat. 20th Sept Club Comp
Sun 21st 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
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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 Cairde Credit Union (GOY)
1st Karen Darcy (12) 39pts
2nd Deirdre Ruane (15) 35pts
Gross Rosie Murphy (7) 30gross pts
3rd Noirin Darcy (23) 34pts
Silver Medal, Lorraine Troy
Bronze Medal, Caroline O’Connor
Gold Coasters 9 Hole Scramble
1st Deirdre Ruane, Rita Thompson, Marie Hayes 42
CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES
After many months and rounds of match play we are now down to the final pairings. The contenders have seen off some stiff competition in the run-up and the final should be a riveting match.
The final which has to be played before 4th Oct will be Alan Darcy/Karen Darcy v Eoin Mansfield/Eileen Good, the best of luck to both pairings on the day!
CONDOLENCES
Our Lady Captain Elaine and members wish to convey our sincerest sympathies to our fellow members Breeda Murphy and Rena Landers on the recent passing of their brother Sean Foley. Thinking of you all at this sad time, may Sean Rest in Peace.
GOLD COASTERS
Our monthly scramble took place this week and is played off scratch, so all have to focus on getting the best result possible!! Congrats to the winners with a great score and thanks to Anne for sourcing another collection of beautiful prizes. Due to a very busy timesheet on Thursday, next week’s game will be on Wednesday at 12pm. Please note change of date.
WINTER LEAGUE
The committee are presently drawing up plans for this year’s Winter League, with the required 5 rounds before Christmas. Terms and conditions will be similar to last year and team numbers will be determined by the entry, the list for participants will be posted in the Kiosk soon.
LADY CAPTAIN’S OUTING
This year our outing will be to Gowran Park GC on Sun 21st September, tee from 12.30pm, this is a re-scheduled date due to inclement weather on our first option. Looking forward to a great day out to celebrate our Captain Elaine after a very busy year to date!
Tea/coffee and scones on arrival with golf and dinner, all details of the outing are posted on our WhatsApp group.
PLAY IN PINK/RYDER CUP
This year our Play In Pink for Breast Cancer Research will be a Ryder Cup format and takes place on Sunday 28th Sept, and will include ladies, gents and mixed teams. The men’s club are sponsoring the prizes on the day for which we are truly grateful. There will be lots of prizes on offer plus a large raffle which will raise funds for this very important and worthy cause!!
We are asking all of our ladies and gents to get their teams together and dress in as much pink as possible. There will be a prize for the best dressed lady and gent. Looking forward to a great day, all details are posted on our WhatsApp group and in the men’s notes above. Timesheet is now open for this event and is bookable from 8.00-11.00am. Presentation of prizes will take place at 4pm on the day.
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 on the course. New lady member fee of €408 including Golf Ireland fees for year 1 are on offer now, please contact the office on 058 44055 for more information.