PRESIDENTS PRIZE 2025
Our Presidents Prize hosted by Roy Ware will take place on Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August. 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 60 will be playing for the President’s Prize and the format will be Stableford playing off the blues.
Booking is now open for this competition and you must have booked your time before midnight Tuesday 19th August. 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 24th 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 President’s week off on Wednesday 20th of August with a Mixed Scramble @ 5.15. Entry fee for scramble is 5 Euro which includes BBQ on the hoof and prizes. Please pay at kiosk no later than 5pm with a shotgun start at 5.15. For those wishing to take part in the scramble, please have your names on the time sheet by midnight on Tuesday 19th August. Teams for the scramble will be put together on Wednesday morning.
Who Can win the President’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 19th August
3) You must have three competition entries since last year’s President’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 President’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.
We look forward to seeing you all enjoying these events during President’s week.
GOLFER OF THE YEAR
Name Score
Kieran Cullinan 73
Alan Darcy 72
John Kiely 70
Micheál White 66
Owen P Morrissey 62
Lar Whelan 60
Thomas Long 59
Andrew Travers 59
Eoin Mansfield 56
Conor Clancy 54
Liam Brett 54
Michael Wall 53
Richard Walsh 52
Darren Williams 52
Pat Kiely 52
Willie Flavin 51
Patrick Bagge 50
Tom Reynolds 50
David McCarthy 50
Paddy Walsh 50
There are 3 remaining golfer of the year competitions.
President’s Qualifier August 22nd/ 23rd Stableford Blue
President’s Prize Final Round August 24th Stableford Blue
Monthly Medal September 7th Stroke/ Blue
ORDER OF MERIT STANDINGS
Kieran Cullinan 13
Andrew Kirwan 12
Phil Coffey 12
Liam Brett 11
Charles Walsh 9
Alan D’Arcy 8
Pat Kiely 8
Richard Walsh 8
Darragh Power 7
Eoin Cahill 7
Evan Mahon 7
Frank North 7
John Kiely 7
John Perry 7
John W Walsh 7
Mark O’Loughlin 7
Michael Kelleher 7
Owen P Morrissey 7
Phil Kinsella 7
Tony Ruane 7
William Kiely 7
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.
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 12th Aug Open Singles
1st Tommy Grogan Co. Tipperary (13) 41
2nd Tim Dalton (16) 41
3rd Michael Whelan (16) 39
4th Jim Quinn (18) 39
1st Lady Ava O’Shea Doneraile (35) 40
Fri. 15th Aug Open Singles
1st Conor Martin (12) Rathdowney 41
2nd Anne Purcell (23) 40
Gross Neil Dermody (+1)
3rd Dermot Walsh (8) 39
Sat. 16th Aug Club competition
1st Seanie Lenihan (7) 37
2nd Liam Brett (12) 37
3rd Jason Sheehan (12) 36
Sun 17th Aug Club comp
1st Cathal McCarthy (16) 40pts
2nd Billy Long(7) 40pts
3rd Micheal White (+1) 38pts
4th Michael Kelleher(18) 37pts
5th Fergal Buttimer(8) 37pts
GENTS FIXTURES
Tues 19th Aug Open Singles
Wed. 20th Presidents Scramble
Fri. 22nd Aug Presidents Prize, Open Singles
Sat. 23rd Aug Presidents Prize
Sun 24hAug Presidents Prize
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
18 Hole S/F Future Focus
1st Ruth Hannigan(20) 43pts
2nd Rosie Murphy(8) 39ptson C/B
3rd Caroline O’Connor(30) 39pts on C/B
Gold Coasters 10 Hole S/F
1st Mary Dunbar(38) 23pts
2nd Bernie Morrissey(26) 21pts
GOLFER OF THE YEAR
The following are in the top of the leader board for 2025
Martina Corkery 26pts
Mairead Ryan 26pts
Katie Kiely 24pts
Eilo Fitzgerald 19pts
Ruth Hannigan 18pts
PRESIDENT’S PRIZE WEEKEND
Our Presidents Roy and Mary are in full swing and pulling out all the stops for their very special weekend. We start the ball rolling with the fun scramble and BBQ on the Wed evening, an event not to be missed as it is a great night of fun golf, great food and mighty craic!!
Qualifying days on Fri and Sat with a shotgun start for the qualifiers on Sunday, dinner and Presentation of prizes afterwards in the hotel. Time sheets are now live and filling up fast!! We would like to wish Roy and Mary the very best of great golf, fun and loads of sunshine for their special weekend!!
LADY CAPTAIN’S OUTING
This year our outing will be to Gowran Park GC on Sat 30th Aug. Tea/coffee and scones on arrival with golf and dinner, tee booked from 11am, all details of the outing are posted on our WhatsApp group.
EILEEN MURPHY MEMORIAL
Our successful members who will represent us in the Eileen Murphy Memorial in Cork GC on1st September are Bridge Walsh and Martina Corkery with a fabulous score of 47pts on our own course.
While this competition and Cork GC are not new to either of our ladies, we wish them the very best of luck and enjoyment 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 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, John or Mark in the kiosk on 058 44055 for more information.