JOHN WHITE CARPENTRY SPONSORED WINTER LEAGUE 2023/24
The Winter League qualifying section is now well up and running and heading in to its fourth week and will continue to Friday February 23rd, 2024. There are 8 teams of 13 players. Entry fee is €25.00. All players must have their entry fee paid before they play their first round. Daily competition fee is €7.00 for the first ten entries and €5.00 for all subsequent entries. Players can play on any day and as many times as they want during the qualifying section. The best 10 rounds from 9 players on each team will count. Substitutes are allowed during the league section and will be allocated from the top of the list of available players. The minimum period for use of the substitute will be for three weeks. A substitute will count as one with the player being replaced. The list of substitute players will be administered by the kiosk on a first in, first out basis. A huge thank you again to our sponsor John White. It promises to be a very competitive winter league. Scores can be viewed weekly basis on the club website news section. Best of luck to the captains and their teams. Please insert the name of your team on your score card to make it easier for kiosk staff.
WINTER RULES
Winter Rules are in operation. 18 Holes are in play with mats on 11 holes, placing on both fairways and rough. Please be aware of the yellow stakes around the greens to prevent damage by trollies. Please check with kiosk staff for further updates.
CARE OF GREENS
We would like to ask our players to please repair all pitch marks, even if they are not your own.
GOLDCOAST MENS CLUB AGM 2023
The AGM of the Gold Coast Men’s Club will take place in the Gold Coast Hotel on Sunday December 3rd at 5.00pm. Notice of nominations for Club Officers and members of the general committee must be made, in writing, to the Club Secretary by Thursday 23rd November. The sheets, showing nominations for committee and motions received for the AGM, will be posted in the kiosk.
HOLE IN ONE
Huge congratulations to Tony Moore who had an ace on the 8th hole during the week. This is a great achievement Tony, well done.
LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS HAMPER APPEAL
This popular event will take place as every year in December, with some great prizes up for grabs. This is a great way for members to help people less fortunate than ourselves. Full details in the next few weeks.
SOUTHEAST JUNIOR ALLIANCE
This competition is up and running. If you are interested in playing, please give Alan Darcy a ring on 0876987387 and he will give you all the details and add you to the WhatsApp group for further updates.
SOCIETIES AND GREEN FEES BOOKING 2024
Goldcoast Golf Club warmly welcome societies and green fees and we look forward to greeting you and your friends. Bookings are currently being taken for 2024 and our individual rates and group outing packages offer great value golf. For favourable rates and to discuss your booking requirements contact Irene Lynch on 05844055 or golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com.
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 €84. 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
INTRODUCTORY RATES FOR NEW MEMBERS
Here at the Goldcoast Golf Club we have fantastic Introductory rates for new members.
Our championship golf course is maintained in excellent condition offering superb playability, with 18 holes open all year round. Our pristine greens are much admired and the scenery is spectacular with unrivalled views of Dungarvan Bay, the Irish Sea and Helvick Head.
Members can relax in the comfortable surroundings of our hotel bar and restaurant where delicious food is served by our friendly staff. We can also offer very attractive packages for dual membership to both the golf club and leisure centre.
New Gents member only €500 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Gents Senior (65+) only €400 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Lady member only €400 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Lady Senior (65+) only €350 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
For an application form or further information on our fees, please contact our Director of Golf Irene on golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com or 058 44055
GENTS RESULTS
Mon 13th-Fri 17th Nov Winter League WK 3
1st Tony Moore (9) 49
2nd John Hughes (13) 45
Gross Neil Dermody (2) 34.7
Tues 14th Nov Open Singles S/F
1st Tony Fitzgerald (19) 37pts
Fri. 17th Nov Open Singles
1st Barry Doyle (11) 43
Sat 18th, Sun 19th Nov Winter League WK4
1st John Hallinan (5) 42.9
Cat 1 Doc O’Connor (8) 38.6
Cat 2 Alan Darcy (10) 40
Cat 3 Colm Keane (13) 38
Cat 4 Tom Moore (19) 37
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Mon 20th-Fri 24th Nov Winter League WK 4
Tues 21st Nov Open Singles S/F
Fr 24th Nov Open Singles S/F
Sat 25th, Sun 26th Nov Winter League WK5
LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
10&18 Hole Winter League
10 Hole Ham Competition
10 Hole Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday
Open 18 Hole Competition for Ladies and Gents every Tue and Friday
Sun 10th Dec Christmas Scramble in aid of SERT
Winter League Results
Rd1.18 Hole – Lorraine Troy (13) 27pts
Rd1. 10 Hole – Bridge Walsh (18) 20Pts on C/B
Rd 2 18 Hole – Noirin Darcy 34pts
Rd 2 10 Hole – Bridge Walsh 22 – 2 20pts on C/B
Rd 3 18 Hole – Mairead Ryan 34pts
Rd 3 10 Hole – Gillian Cashman 25pts
GOLD COASTERS 10 HOLE S/F
1st Inseun Kim 19pts
2nd Deirdre Ruane 14pts
3rd Anne Keane 12pts
WINTER/SPRING LEAGUE SPONSORED BY THE MOORINGS
Our Winter League this year again very kindly sponsored by The Moorings is well on the way with Rd 3 completed by both the 18 and 10 hole players despite the inclement weather.
Team Captains have been encouraging their teams on a weekly basis with some spectacular results!! Winter League will run over 8 weeks with a minimum of 5 rounds to be played by all team members.
GOLD COASTERS
With a break in the weather our game went ahead on Thursday. After a discussion to find other projects over the winter months there were lots of events, walks and tours debated by the members.
With the lively discussion in full flow, it was decided that our first outing would be the Viking Triangle tour and lunch in Waterford on Tuesday. All details on the Ladies WhatsApp group and all are welcome!! Stay tuned to group for updates of all events. All members new and longstanding are welcome to join us for golf and cuppa afterwards, a great social occasion and there is no handicap limit.
CHRISTMAS SCRAMBLE IN AID OF SERT
Our Christmas scramble takes place on Sunday 10th Dec from 12.30pm, dinner in the Moorings @ 5.30pm. The list is posted in the computer room for names for golf/meal or meal only. All information and updates posted on the WhatsApp group!!
AGM
The ladies club AGM takes place on Sunday 26th November @4pm in the Gold Coast Hotel. It is vitally important for our ladies to attend, as this is the forum to inform yourself of what the Committee actually do on an annual basis and to contribute new initiatives for the betterment of the club!!
To date, we have 5 members of our committee standing down after many years of service and commitment!! We thank you all so much for your input and hard work and wish you a happy retirement and extra time for golf!!
We have some new ladies joining us and we would like to welcome you all aboard, your input will be greatly appreciated! We also have some long term Officers who are staying on board for 2024 for which we are truly grateful!
The nomination sheet for new Officers and Committee is posted in computer room, please familiarise yourself with impending new Committee for 2024 and propose or second someone of your choice!
Looking forward to a great turnout for our AGM on Sun 26/11/23
CARE OF GREENS
Due to the inclement weather, we would like to ask our players to please repair all pitch marks, even if they are not your own!!
HANDICAP COMMITTEE
Our Handicap secretary and committee had a meeting last week to conduct the annual handicap review. The committee had a very productive meeting and was unanimous in it’s decisions.
Next meeting will be Feb/March 2024.
NEW MEMBER DEALS
Ladies, if you had ever thought of taking up golf, now is the time to do it, our Lady Captain Rosie and any committee member would be delighted to take out potential members and showcase our beautiful course and unrivalled 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 for more information.