Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 20th December 2020
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
Warmest Christmas wishes to you and your family from the Goldcoast Golf Resort. Captains Ann and John and President Brian would like to wish all members of the club, staff, sponsors, visiting friends and their families a very Happy Christmas and a healthy 2021.
LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS APPEAL
A huge thank you to all our members and friends for your generosity in supporting the Club’s Lions Club Appeal in a most difficult of years. Thank you to Tim for sponsoring the wonderful Hamper and to Bob for the updates on the raffle on WhatsApp during the week. The final proceeds will be presented to the Lions Club this Wednesday and donations will be accepted up to then. Thus far we have raised just short of €1500. Your competition entries, donations and raffle ticket purchases has helped raise much needed funds to help those less well off in our society. Many thanks to everyone for supporting this worthy appeal.
Congratulations to the Raffle winners: Hamper John Coade, Turkey David Hallihan and Ham Mick Cronin
HAM/TURKEY WINNERS
The following have Turkey Crowns or Hams to be collected this Wednesday. Corey Roche Turkey, John White Ham, John Kiely Turkey, Adam O’Riordan Ham, Alan Harty Ham, David Hallahan Turkey and Ham, Bob O’Brien Turkey and Ham, Josephine Fennell Ham, Ruth Hannigan Ham, Tony Moore Turkey, Michael White Ham, John D Walsh Turkey and Ham, Jimmy O’Dwyer Ham, Martin Morris Ham, Michael Bumster Ham, Ryan Duke Turkey, Darren O’Droma Ham, Barry Power Ham. Michael Cronin Ham.
They will be available for collection Wednesday 23rd Dec after 2 pm from the Golf Kiosk.
COVID 19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
As golf continues, we welcome all our members and guests and hope they enjoy their golf and continue to be vigilant in adhering to the Covid 19 safety protocols.
All golf activities should be organised on the basis of arrival-play-depart without delay.
Tee times are booked in advance online or over the telephone.
In addition, golf clubs and golfers are asked to ensure members, visitors and staff with colds or any symptoms of COVID-19 must stay away from the golf course/clubhouse
Physical distancing rules are observed by all members and their guests at all times in the car park and on the course.
Players are instructed not to touch the flag or flagstick.
Enjoy your golf and stay safe.
GOLD COAST GOLF CLUB GIFT VOUCHERS
Wondering what to get that special someone this Christmas?
Gold Coast “Gift Vouchers” are the ideal Christmas gift and can be purchased from the Hotel or Golf Office for any amount and can be redeemed against any of the following:
2021 GOLF MEMBERSHIP Special introductory rates for new golfers, GREEN FEES and SOCIETIES VOUCHERS: Preferential group rates available. OPEN COMPETITIONS VOUCHERS: Tuesdays & Friday Open Ladies and Gents Singles, LEISURE CENTRE MEMBERSHIP and HOTEL LUNCH AND DINNER
For further information on Green fees, Societies, Open Days or Membership Tel. 058 44055 Email: golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com Website: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com
WORLD HANDICAPPING SYSTEM at www.golfireland.ie
The World Handicap System was launched in November. Please go to the Golf Ireland website and find your handicap index. The WHS is an averaging system based using the best 8 of the last 20 scores on your record. To access your handicap information, you must register and create a new account at www.golfireland.ie using your eight-digit CDH number and 4-digit PIN, both of which are printed on the rear of your GUI/ILGU Member Card.
HOW TO USE YOUR NEW WHS HANDICAP INDEX
Course & Slope Rating tables are located at the Club. You simply have to choose the tees you are playing off that day and cross reference your Handicap Index on the Course & Slope Rating table to ascertain your Course Handicap. Different tees on the same course could have varying slope ratings. Your Course Handicap determines the number of strokes you give or receive off the tee set you intend to play from red, yellow, white or blue.
Then, depending on the format you are playing (singles, fourball etc.) you will apply a handicap allowance to your course handicap which will present you with your playing handicap.
For example: The recommended handicap allowance for individual stroke play events is 95% which means a player could have a handicap index of 18.2, course handicap of 20 but a playing handicap of 19.
More information on the World Handicap System can be found at www.golfnet.ie/whs
HOW DID I DO APP
The facility now exists for members to sign in and input their scores at the Club for competitions through their phone on Howdidido mobile App. Members are encouraged to register for this service on the HowdidiIdo website.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
Here at the Gold Coast Golf Club we have a fantastic Gents Full Member rate for new members of only €450 inclusive of GUI fees. We also have a very attractive Gents Senior (65+) rate for new members which is only €350 including GUI fees.
We have great facilities here at the Gold Coast, a top class golf course maintained in excellent condition, outstanding greens and 18 holes open all year round.
Members can relax in the comfortable surroundings of our hotel bar and restaurant where there is delicious food served daily. We can also offer very attractive packages for dual membership to both the golf club and leisure centre and gym.
For an application form or further information on our special introductory offers for new members, please contact Irene Lynch Director of Golf on 058 44055.
MENS FIXTURES
Tues 22nd Open Gents & Ladies Singles
Sat 26th & Sun 27th Club Singles & Open Gents Singles
Tues. 29th Open Gents & Ladies Singles S/F
Fri. 1st Open Gents & Ladies Singles
Sat. 2nd & Sun. 3rd Club Singles/ Open Gents Singles
MENS RESULTS
1 Tomas Dunbar (10) Waterford Castle 41
2 Willie Bloomer (28) 39
Sat. 19th Club Singles
1 Billy Long 7 37
2 Michael Bumster 17 37
Sat 19th Open Singles
1 Nicholas Conduin 5 34
Sun. 20th Club Singles
1 Ryan Duke 18 46
2 Darren O’Droma 8 41
Gross Barry Power 5 35
3 JB Ryan 22 41
Sun. 20th Open Singles
1 Killian Ryan Co. Tipperary 16 38
EVERY TUESDAY & FRIDAY OPEN GENTS & LADIES SINGLES
Every Tuesday and Friday we host our popular Open Gents and Ladies Singles competition. Visitor Entry is €15. For bookings visit our club website www.goldcoastgolfclub.com or phone 058 44055.
SOCIETIES AND GREENFEES WELCOME
Gold Coast Golf Club warmly welcome Societies and Green fees and we look forward to greeting you and your guests and friends. Bookings are being taken for 2021. Contact Irene Lynch our Director of Golf on 05844055 or golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com for favourable rates and to discuss your booking requirements.
LADIES NOTES
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
Our Lady Captain Anne and committee would like to extend Season’s Greetings to all our members and visitors who have graced our fairways during the year, not forgetting Rob and his fantastic staff who work tirelessly to keep the course in magnificent condition!! Our grateful thanks to Irene and Brian in the kiosk, who ensure the smooth running of the club on a daily basis, always with a smile. Happy Christmas Everyone!!!
FIXTURES
Open 18 Hole S/F competition Gents/Ladies every Tuesday and Friday
Ongoing 10 Hole competition
LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS APPEAL COMPETITION
Winner; Miriam Matthews 37pts
FANTASTIC INTRODUCTORY RATES FOR NEW LADY MEMBERS
Ladies, if you had ever thought of taking up golf, now is the time to do it, our Lady Captain Anne and any committee member would be delighted to take out potential members and showcase our beautiful course. The Gold Coast Golf Club is a championship parkland course bordered by the Atlantic Ocean for 1.5 miles. With magnificent coastal vistas in tranquil surroundings, the scenery is spectacular with unrivalled views of Dungarvan Bay and Helvick Head.
We have a fantastic Ladies Full Member Rate for new members of only €350 inclusive of ILGU fees. We also have a very attractive Ladies Senior (65+) Rate for new members of only €300 including ILGU fees.
For an application form or further information on our special introductory offers for new lady members please contact Irene on 058 44055. We’d be delighted to welcome you to our Club.