CAPTAINS SCRAMBLE 2025
The draw will take place on Wednesday morning. All names must be entered on timesheet by midnight on Tuesday. Registration up to 5.00 pm and shotgun start at 5.15 Entry Fee: €5.00 Barbeque will run from 6 pm ‘til finish.
CAPTAINS PRIZE 2025
Our Captain’s Prize will take place on Friday 20th, Saturday 21st June and Sunday 22nd June hosted by Captain Brian Dunbar. The competition will take the usual format with qualifying on Friday and
Saturday and a shotgun start on Sunday at 11am for those who qualify.
On Sunday the top 32 will be playing for the Captain’s Prize and the next 28 will be playing for the Captain’s Plate.
Booking is now open for this competition and you must have booked your time before midnight Tuesday 17th June. There will then be a draw for playing partners which will have everybody playing within 20 minutes of their preferred time. Once the draw is made it is not possible for members to change their times. The final round on Sunday 22nd will be a shotgun start at 11 am.
Starting tee and partners for the final round will be posted on the timesheet at 9 p.m. on Saturday night.
We will start the Captain’s week off on Wednesday 18th of June with a Mixed Scramble @ 5.00 with a shotgun start and an on the hoof BBQ. For those wishing to take part in the scramble, please have your names on the time sheet by midnight on Tuesday 17th June. Teams for the scramble will be put together on Wednesday morning.
Who Can win the Captain’s Prize?
1) You must have your membership and Golf Ireland affiliation up to date before 1st June
2) You must have your time booked before midnight on Tuesday 17th June.
3) You must have three competition entries since last year’s Captain’s prize.
4) You must have a fully active Golf Ireland Handicap (20 counting Scores on your handicap record)
5) Full Members
6) Senior Members
7) Distance Members
8) Honorary Members
9) All other members are eligible to win all other prizes apart from first prize.
Please note practice on the course is prohibited for the duration of the competition.
How much does it cost to enter? This Year the entry fee will be €30.00
For this you get entry into the competition, a goodie bag on the qualifying round and an invitation (free) to the Captain’s Dinner on Sunday (Carvery Lunch) at 4 pm. All members who enter the competition are more than welcome to attend the dinner and prize presentation which will take place at approximately 5.00 pm.
I look forward to seeing you all enjoying these events during Captain’s week.
Yours in golf,
Brian Dunbar
Captain
JUNIOR CUP
Hard luck to our Junior Cup team and managers Doc O’Connor and Michael Wall who were defeated away to Waterford Castle last Saturday 14th June.
The team was as follows
Ivan O’Connor, Kevin Walsh, Derek McGrath, Brian McGill, Colin McArthur thanks to everyone for a great effort.
MIXED FOURSOMES
Best wishes to the Mixed Foursomes team and managers Rosie Murphy and Doc O’Connor who won against Carrick on Suir in the Gold Coast, also last Saturday 14th June This was round 2 match having already beaten Williamstown. With round 3 hosting Faithlegg at home in the next few weeks
The team was follows
Tony Moore and Elaine Nash, Roy Ware and Ger Hallinan, Doc O’Connor and Breda Veale, Alan D’Arcy and Insein Kim
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.
CLUB SYMPATHIES
The Club would like to offer its sincerest condolences to Frank Waters and family on the death of his brother Michael. May he rest in peace.
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 first tee noticeboard.
GENTS RESULTS
Tues. 10th June 2025
1st Peter Cummins (3)41pts
2nd Percy Walsh (18) 40pts
3rd Denis O’Neill (6) 40pts Kanturk Golf Club
Fri. 13th June Open Singles
1st Padraic Quigley (24) 39pts Clonmel Golf Club
2nd Jack McGrath ((3) 38pts
Gross Micheal White (+1) 33pts
3rd Eugene Blanchfield 38pts Clonmel Golf Club
Sat. 14th June Club Singles
1st Barry O’Neill (26) 47
2nd Tony Sheehan (14) 38
Sun. 15th June Club Singles
1st John W Walsh (11)40pts
2nd John Perry (9) 39pts
3rd Pat Kiely (10)38pts
4th Sean Roche (23) 37pts
5th Mark O’Loughlin (7) 37pts
GENTS FIXTURES
Tues 17th June Open Singles
Wed. 18th June Captains Scramble
Fri. 20th June Open Singles, Captains Prize Qualifier
Sat. 21st June Captains Prize Qualifier
Sun 22nd June Captains Prize Final
2025 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
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
Quinlan’s Butchers
1st Mairead Ryan (16) 41pts
2nd Lorraine Troy (15) 39pts
3rd Katie Kiely (11) 37pts
MINOR FOURSOMES
Our Minor Foursomes team under the management of Miriam take on Tramore on home course on Friday 27th June. Wishing the team and Miriam the very best of luck in up-coming match, tee time will be posted on our WhatsApp group nearer the time. Please stay tuned!!
MIXED FOURSOMES
Our Mixed Foursomes team took on Carrick-on-Suir GC on Saturday at home with a resounding win over the opposition. Our pairings were in control from the start with 1st duo winning their match on the 12th. The rest of the team played steady golf to halve most holes and ended with a 2 ½ result.
Congratulations to our wonderful team and managers for a terrific result and wishing them all the very best in the next leg!!!
SENIOR CUP
Our Senior Cup team under the management of Rosie, Mary C, Bridge & Mary K took on Bandon GC on their home course last Sunday with a resounding battle against the opposition which went to the 18th but sadly lost. Congrats to the Bandon ladies and wishing them every success in their next round!
Our ladies gave it their all and never let up until the final putt, congrats to our fabulous team and brilliant managers for a magnificent game, well done ladies!!
INTERMEDIATE FOURSOMES
Our girls travelled to Lismore to take on the home team in a battle of local knowledge and great golf from both sides but unfortunately yielded to a stronger side.
Our ladies gave a tremendous performance from a very dedicated team and should be very proud of their efforts!! Best of luck to the Lismore ladies in their next leg of the league!!
CAPTAIN’S WEEKEND
Our Captains, Brian and Elaine are in the process of organising their very special weekend of golf, fun and celebration. Qualifying rounds take place on Friday 20th, Saturday 21st with a shotgun start for qualifiers on Sunday 22nd. Booking will be live from 3pm on Saturday 7th June.
The weekend kicks off with the Captain’s scramble on Wednesday 18th, more details to follow! Wishing both Brian and Elaine the very best of luck for their weekend and looking forward to seeing you all there!!!!
Reminder Ladies
Don’t forget to add your name online for scramble and qualifying rounds of the Captain’s Weekend
DATES FOR DIARY
20/21/22 Jun Captain’s Weekend
22/23/24 Aug President’s Weekend
30 Aug Lady Captain’s Outing to Gowran Park
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 and showcase our beautiful course which is blessed with unrivalled mountain and coastal scenery!!
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 Brian in the kiosk on 058 44055 for more information.