INTERCLUB COMPETITIONS
We have a busy line up of interclub competitions this coming weekend. Our Fred Perry/Senior Fourball team are in action at 3pm on Saturday 27th April V’s Waterford Castle Golf Club. Then on Sunday 28th April there is a double header of Goldcoast Golf Club V’s neighbours Dungarvan Golf Club in the Pierce Purcell at 2pm and Mixed Foursomes at 2.30pm. Wishing all our team managers and players the very best of luck in their respective matches. Your support would be much appreciated.
CLUB SINGLES MATCHPLAY QUALIFIER
The Club singles matchplay qualifier competition took place yesterday in glorious conditions. The qualifying names going forward for the matchplay will be displayed in the computer room and posted on the Club WhatsApp group in due course.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Membership subscriptions are currently due. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all members for your continued loyalty and support.
An information email has been forwarded to members advising of Annual Subscriptions rates for the new membership season 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. Golf Insurance is also available. If you were not in receipt of an email or your email address has changed please let the office know so we can update our database.
We look forward to seeing you on the fairways for another fantastic year of golf at Goldcoast Golf Club.
COURSE HANDICAP CHANGES FROM 1st APRIL
The “Course Rating minus Par” change is an update to the World Handicap System (WHS) that took effect in Great Britain and Ireland on April 1st 2024. It’s a new way of calculating handicaps, where the difference between the Course Rating and the Par of the course is taken into account. Here’s how it works: Course Rating is the measure of the difficulty of a course for a scratch golfer. Par is the standard number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to make for a particular course. Under the new system, your Course Handicap is calculated using the following formula:
Course Handicap=Handicap Index × (113÷Slope Rating) + (Course Rating-Par) If the Course Rating is higher than the Par, you’ll receive additional strokes. Conversely, if the Par is higher, you’ll lose strokes. This adjustment aims to make the game fairer and allows players to compete from different tees without needing an adjustment. Updated course handicap tables are displayed at the first tee noticeboard or can be checked by consulting your Golf Ireland App.
FRED PERRY/SENIOR FOURBALL TEAM
Anyone interested in playing on this team should give their name to Bob O’Brien. Players must be over 50 years, Tel. 086 8390871 next practice on Monday night 22nd April at 5.30pm
GENTS RESULTS
Fri 19th April Open Singles S/F
1st Phil Kinsella (15) 39
Sat 20th Club Singles
1st John W Walsh (9) 40.55
2nd Dermot Walsh (6) 38.25
Sun. 21st Club Singles Matchplay Qualifier
1st Ned O’Connor (23) 42
2nd John W Walsh (9) 39.40
Gross John Hallinan (2) 36.80
HH David McCarthy (26) 32.75
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Tues 23rd April Open Singles S/F
Fri 26th April Open Singles S/F
Sat 27th Club comp
Sun. 28th Club comp
SOCIETIES AND GREEN FEES BOOKINGS
Goldcoast Golf Club warmly welcome societies and green fees and we look forward to greeting you and your friends. Our individual rates and group outing packages offer great value golf. 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
LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
18 Hole On-Going Competition
10 Hole On-Going competition
10 Hole Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday
Open 18 Hole Competition for Ladies and Gents every Tuesday & Friday
INTER CLUB COMPETITIONS
Well done to our Ladies Intermediate Foursomes team who had a great win against Faithlegg Golf Club last Saturday. The match was played in glorious conditions on home soil and the ladies did us proud. We thank Faithlegg for a very sporting game and all our players and supporters on the day.
CLUB SYMPATHIES
The Club would like to offer its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the late Yvonne Power R.I.P. Yvonne was a former Goldcoast Golf Club Lady President. May she rest in peace.
The death also occurred of former member Valerie Fleming R.I.P. The Club wishes to offer its condolences to Valerie’s family, may she rest in peace.
GOLF IRELAND SILVER & BRONZE MEDALS
This year we have entered the Silver and Bronze Medal Competition. The h/cap categories for each are as follows: Silver – h/cap index up to and including 20.0,
Bronze – h/cap index of 20.1 and higher. The club winner for each will be the player who returns the lowest aggregate of 3 net scores in stroke competitions in both Silver and Bronze categories from the 1st April to 31st July.
Both winners will represent the club in the Regional Final in W/Waterford and subsequently onto Final!!
NEW MEMBER DEALS 2024
Ladies, if you had ever thought 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.
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.