CAPTAINS DRIVE-IN
Reminder to get your names down for our Captains Drive-In and Scramble this Wednesday 22nd April, with the Drive-In at 5pm followed by a scramble at 5.30pm. Come along to support our 2026 Captains and give them a great send-off.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
We would like to sincerely thank all members for your continued loyalty and support of Goldcoast Golf Club.
Annual Subscriptions for the 2026/2027 membership season (1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027) are now due. Golf Insurance is available at a cost of €25. An information email has been sent to members outlining subscription rates and payment methods.
If you have not received the renewal email, or if your email address has recently changed, please contact the office so we can update our records.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the fairways for another enjoyable year of golf at Goldcoast Golf Club.
PIERCE PURCELL SHIELD
Well done to Pierce Purcell team under the management of Micheal Kavanagh and Alan Darcy who defeated Williamstown Golf Club at home in the Goldcoast Golf Club last Saturday 18th April. The team were as follows. Denis Conway and Phil Kinsella, Darren Power and Nicky Hayes, Brian Looby and Sean Fitzpatrick, Conor O’Brien and Colm Keane, Subs Michael Wall and Ivor Bagge, Tom Breathnach and Frank North.
We face Faithlegg in the next round.
CLUB SYMPATHIES
The Club would like to offer its sincerest condolences to Gillian Cashman and the Cashman family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.
Also the Club would like to offer its sincerest condolences to Bernie Morrissey and the Morrissey family on the passing of her mother-in-law Kathleen. May she rest in peace.
GENTS GOLFER OF THE YEAR 2026
The Golfer of the Year (GOY) competition returns for the 2026 season and will be based on performance across a series of qualifying competitions throughout the year.
Overview
The GOY recognises the most consistent performer across 10 qualifying competitions, with each player’s best 7 results counting towards their final total.
Qualifying Competitions
19 April — Singles Matchplay Qualifier (Stableford, White)
3 May — May Medal (Stroke, Blue)
24 May — Vice Captain’s Prize (Stroke, White)
21 June — Vice President’s Prize (Stableford, White)
3–4 July — Captain’s Prize Qualifier (Stroke, Blue)
26 July — July Medal (Stroke, Blue)
7–8 August — President’s Prize Qualifier (Stableford, Blue)
23 August — August Medal (Stroke, Blue)
13 September — September Medal (Stroke, Blue)
4 October — 18‑Hole Stableford (White)
Scoring
All competition results are converted to Stableford points
Best 7 of 10 scores qualify
Bonus points:
Competition winner: +2 points
Runner-up: +1 point
Prizes (per qualifying competition)
Overall Best Score
Best Category 1 (handicap ≤ 10)
Best Category 2 (handicap 11–15)
Best Category 3 (handicap 16–19)
Best Category 4 (handicap 20–28)
Category placement is determined by a player’s playing handicap on the day of the competition.
The overall prize winner is excluded from Category prizes to ensure broader distribution.
Eligibility
Open to all full members with a valid Golf Ireland handicap
To be eligible to win the overall Golfer of the Year title, a player must have a fully developed handicap as at 01/01/2026
Country, Student and Junior members may enter competitions and win Category prizes but are not eligible to win individual GOY events or the overall GOY title
Leaderboard
The leaderboard will be updated after each qualifying event and displayed in the clubhouse. Final standings will be confirmed after the final qualifying competition on 4 October 2026.
The first qualifier takes place on Sunday, 19 April.
GENTS FIXTURES
Tues. 20th April Open Singles
Wed. 22nd Captains Drive-in and Scramble
Fri. 24th April Open Singles
Sat. 25th Apr Club Comp
Sun. 26th Apr Mixed Foursomes Qualifier
GENTS RESULTS
Fri. 17th April Open Singles
1st John Redmond (15) Doneraile 32pts
Sat. 18th Apr Club Comp
1st John Kiely (2) 37
2nd Jimmy O’Dwyer (13) 37
Sun. 19th Apr Club Singles Matchplay Qualifier GOY.
1st Frank North (14) 44
Cat 1 John White (7) 42
Cat 2 Nicky Dee (15) 40
Cat 3 Ivor Bagge (16) 40
Cat 4 Tony Fitzgerald (20) 39
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 2026 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
CAPTAIN’S DRIVE-IN
Johnny and Bridge’s Captains Drive-In takes place this Wed 22nd April at 5pm, scramble will take place at 5.30pm with presentation and finger food to follow.
Timesheet is now open for adding your name and entry will be €5, we would like to see all our ladies supporting our Lady Captain on her special day!! Wishing herself and Captain Johnny the very best of luck and hope the sun shines bright on the day!!
FIXTURES
Captains Drive In Wed. 22nd April
10 Hole Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday
Open 18 Hole Singles for Ladies and Gents every Tuesday & Friday
Sat/Sun Club Competition
Sunday 26th Mixed Qualifier
Wed. 6th May Ladies Open Team of 3 sponsored by John White Carpentry
SPRING LEAGUE SPONSORED BY COMSERV
Our Spring League kindly sponsored by our member Rosie Murphy of Comserv Pest Control Services has now ended. Congratulations to Tee -Rifics, worthy winners.
There were many members of our committee involved in the setting up and running of the event to whom we are very grateful. A special mention to our wonderful secretary Mary who collated all the results and posted sheets for every aspect of the league in making it crystal clear for all team members!!
Finally, a huge thank you to our sponsor Rosie who came on board at short notice, we are so grateful to Comserv for the generous sponsorship!
OPEN TEAM EVENTS
Our first Open team event will take place on Wednesday 6th May sponsored by John White Carpentry and subsequent events will be 10th June, 22nd July. Our Play In Pink Day is scheduled for Sunday 27th September. We are giving you plenty notice to invite your friends and golf buddies and get your teams in for the above events.
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.