LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS APPEAL
A big thank you to everyone who supported this worthy cause again this year. Raffle tickets will be on sale until 10am on Sunday 22nd December. The draw for raffle prizes will take place in the kiosk at 1.30pm. This will be followed by the presentation of all monies raised by the Goldcoast Golf Club to a representative from the Lions Club Appeal.
TURKEY CROWN AND HAM PRIZE WINNERS – Please check for your name on the list. Note these items MUST be collected by 5.30pm on Friday 20th December.
The following is the full list of recipients of Turkey Crowns and Ham prizes. Items will be available for collection at the Kiosk this Friday 20th December, between 11a.m. and 5.30pm. As a large quantity of items will be delivered, we kindly request your cooperation in promptly collecting your items on the day. If you are unable to do so, please arrange for someone to collect them on your behalf. Unfortunately any Turkeys Crowns or Hams left after Friday cannot be stored and it’s unfair to have them uncollected.
Congratulations to the following winners!
Ivor Bagge Ham, Tom Breathnock Turkey, Daniel Burke Ham, Joe Burke Ham, Billy Byrne Ham, Eoin Cahill Ham, Ian Condon Ham, Dave Conlon Turkey and 2 Hams, Kiki Cullinane 2 Hams, Alan Darcy Turkey, Jim Davis Ham, Neil Dermody 2 Hams, Barry Doyle 2 Hams, Jack Duggan Ham, Brian Dunbar Turkey and 2 Hams, Ian Dunford Turkey and 2 Hams, Brian Fahey Ham, Paddy Farrell Ham, Maurice Fennell Ham, Willie Flavin Turkey and 4 Hams, John Hallinan Ham, Eddie Hewitt Turkey, Johhny Hughes Ham, Anselm Hayes Ham, Nicky Hayes Ham, Michael Kavanagh Ham, Michael Kelleher 2 Hams, Declan Kiely Turkey and 3 Hams, Pat Kiely Turkey, Stephen Kiely 2 Hams, Tommy Long Ham, Evan Mahon Ham, Eoin Mansfield Turkey, Michael McCarthy Ham, Derek McGrath Turkey and Ham, Frank North Turkey and Ham, Nathan O’ Connor 3 Hams, John O’Connell Ham, David Doc O’Connnor Turkey, Dave O’Connor Cork Ham, Tadgh O’Currin Turkey, Jimmy O’Dwyer Ham, Aodh O’Murchu Turkey and Ham, Paul O’Sullivan Turkey, John Perry Ham, Darren Power Ham, Tom Reynolds Turkey, Billy Sheehan Turkey and Ham, Andy Travers Ham, Charles Walsh 3 Hams, Dermot Walsh Ham, John D Walsh Ham, Percy Walsh Ham, Robert Walton Ham, Lar Whelan Turkey and Ham, John White Ham, Michael White Turkey and 4 Hams, Darren Williams 2 Hams.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
Captains Elaine and Brian and Presidents Mary and Roy and both ladies and Gents Committees would like to send best wishes to all our members and their families for a happy Christmas and a peaceful new year.
SEASONS GREETINGS
As P.R.O. for the Gents Club I would like to thank the staff of the Kiosk Irene and Brian for all their help during the year in preparing the Notes each week, to the Committee thanks as always for being so supportive. I want to wish all members of our wonderful Club a happy and peaceful Christmas and great new year.
GOLDCOAST GOLF CLUB GIFT VOUCHERS
Looking for the perfect gift for someone special this Christmas? Gold Coast Golf Club Gift Vouchers are an excellent choice!
These versatile vouchers can be purchased for any amount and redeemed for:
2025 Golf Memberships at special introductory rates for new members, Green Fees, Golf Triangle, Leisure Centre Membership, Hotel Lunch and Dinner.
Vouchers are available from the Hotel or Golf Office.
For more details about Green Fees, Societies, Open Days, or Membership, contact:
Irene Lynch, Director of Golf. Tel. 058 44055 Email: golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com Website: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com
CLUB SYMPATHIES
The Club would like to offer its sincerest condolences to John Faherty and family on the recent death of his mother Frankie. May she rest in peace.
WESTGATE WINDOWS & DOORS SPONSORED GENTS WINTER LEAGUE 2024/25
Our Gents Winter League has now entered its eight week. Thanks to everyone for making a great effort so far.
Qualifying rounds run until Friday, February 14th 2025. Competitions are over 18 holes, daily competition fee is €8 for the first 10 rounds entered, and €5 for all additional rounds.
Players can play on any day and as many times as they like during the qualifying period. To ensure your team’s success, each player is encouraged to complete a minimum of 10 rounds. The top 10 scores from 9 players on each team will count towards the team’s overall standing.
CARE OF THE GREENS
To maintain the quality of our greens throughout the winter, it was decided to assign each winter league team with responsibility for two greens. Teams are expected to repair all pitch marks on their designated greens and everyone’s cooperation will ensure the course remains in excellent condition for all players. Greens are allocated as follows.
Abbeyside: 1st and 2nd greens
An Rinn: 3rd and 4th greens
Ballinacourty: 5th and 6th greens
Comeragh: 7th and 8th greens
Dungarvan: 9th and 10th greens
Dunhill: 11th and 12th greens
Nire/Touraneena: 13th and 14th greens
Stradbally: 15th and 16th greens
Western Allies: 17th and 18th greens
GENTS RESULTS
Mon 9th – 13th Dec Winter League WK 7
1st Alan Darcy (9) 43pts
2nd Declan Kiely (3) 42.6pts
Gross: Neil Dermody (0) 37pts
3rd Paddy Farrell (12) 41.85 pts
4th Charles Walsh (27) 41.75pts
5th Barry Doyle (13) 41.55pts
Tues 10th Dec Open Singles
1st Frank North (18)40pts
Fri 13th Dec Open Singles S/F
1st Alan Darcy (9) 43pts
Sat. 14th, Sun 15th Dec Winter League WK 8
1st Edward Hewitt (13) 44
2nd David Doc O’Connor (4) 44
3rd Nicky Hayes (15) 43
4th Dermot Walsh (7) 42
Cat 1: Nathan O’Connor (6) 41.70
Cat 2: Thomas Long (12) 41
Cat 3: Anselm Hayes (14) 42
Cat 4: Evan Mahon (23) 41
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Mon 16th – 20th Dec Winter League WK 8
Tues 17th Dec Open Singles
Fri 20th Dec Open Singles S/F
Sat. 21st, Sun 22nd Dec Winter League WK 9
Mon 23rd – Fri. 27th Dec Winter League WK 9
Tues 24th Dec Open Singles
Fri 27th Dec Open Singles S/F
Sat. 28th, Sun 29th Dec Winter League WK 10
Mon 30th – Fri. 3rd Jan Winter League WK 10
2025 SOCIETY BOOKINGS
Goldcoast Golf Club is delighted to welcome societies and greenfee guests, and we look forward to hosting you and your friends in the coming year. Our individual rates and group packages provide excellent value for a memorable day of golf.
We are accepting bookings for 2025 and to discuss your specific requirements, please contact Irene Lynch at 058 44055 or via email at golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com.
TUESDAY AND FRIDAY OPEN SINGLES
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for our popular Open Gents and Ladies Singles competitions. Visitors are welcome, with an entry fee of €25. To book your tee time visit out club website www.goldcoastgolfclub.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our course.
DUNGARVAN GOLF TRIANGLE
Dungarvan is a haven for golf enthusiasts with three championship golf courses located within 10 minutes of Dungarvan town, Goldcoast Golf Club, Dungarvan Golf Club and West Waterford Golf Club. The three clubs have teamed up to offer an unbelievable discount, enjoy three games of golf, one on each of the participating golf courses, all for just €90 in 2025. This special offer is available daily and is a great idea for your next golfing break. For more information contact 058 44055 or email golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com
LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
10 Hole Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday
Open 18 Hole Singles for Ladies and Gents every Tuesday & Friday
CHRISTMAS WISHES
On behalf of our Lady Capt. and committee, I would like to extend our best wishes to our members, friends, management and course staff for Christmas and New Year.
A special word of thanks to Irene and Brian and to Rob and his Merry men who are keeping the course in pristine condition. We also want to wish Anne and the extended McGrath family a wonderful Festive Season and prosperous New Year!!
RESULTS
18 HOLE WINTER LEAGUE
Rd 1 Katie Kiely 44pts
Rd 2 Eileen Good 39pts
Rd 3 Katie Kiely 35pts
Rd 4 Ger Hallinan 41pts
Rd 5 Esther McGuckian 40pts
Rd 6 Katie Kiely 43pts
10 HOLE WINTER LEAGUE
Rd 1 Mary Fennell 24pts
Rd 2 Rena Landers 23pts
Rd 3 Margaret Mulhearne 24pts
Rd 4 Eilo Fitzgerald 22pts
Rd 5 Bridge Walsh 21pts
Rd 6 Deirdre Ruane 20pts on C/B
Rd 7 Bridge Walsh 21pts
Rd 8 Eilo Fitzgerald 20-2=18pts
CHRISTMAS HAM COMPETITION
Our Xmas ham competition is now finished and vouchers are available for collection in the kiosk. Congratulations to the winners and enjoy!!
CHARITY CHRISTMAS SCRAMBLE
Our Charity Scramble in aid of the Lions Club Hamper Appeal was played on Sunday 15th Dec in beautiful sunny conditions with a large turnout. Our ladies arrived dressed in their best Christmas outfits in an effort to win the best dressed on the day.
It was a very Festive occasion with mulled wine and beautiful home baked pastries and chocolate treats before we hit the fairways, thanks a mill to our wonderful bakers!!
Our Lady Capt. Elaine did the presentation in the hotel after the game and thanked everybody for their generous donation. All proceeds went to the Lions Club Hamper Appeal and we donated over €300 from the afternoon!!
The winners of the scramble were
Lorraine Troy, Margaret Mulhearne, Mary Fennell.
Winner of Best Dressed Lady: Caroline O’Connor
Thanks to everyone involved in making it such a successful and enjoyable afternoon.
Raffle tickets are on sale for two beautiful hampers donated by members plus a turkey and ham, €2 each or 3 for €5. We also have fabulous local Christmas cards designed and produced by James Lynch, so don’t delay in procuring the beautiful festive cards!!
WINTER LEAGUE
Our winter league teams have put in a tremendous effort over the last couple of weeks taking advantage of the dry spells in the weather!!
Team positions after Rd 8 for 10 Hole and Rd 5 for 18 Hole are as follows:
Teams of 7
1st The Willows 621
2nd The Oaks 585
3rd The Cedars 525 with 6 best scores to count.
Teams of 6
1st The Chestnuts 558
2nd The Beeches 492
3rd the Pines 466
It’s still all to play for with six scores to count for teams with 7 players, very hard to predict as there could be a surprising outcome!!
Well done to everyone for a superb team effort so far with spectacular results, remember – every point counts!!
NEW MEMBER DEALS 2025
Ladies, if you had ever thought 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.
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