DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Reminder. John White’s Captain’s day is on the weekend of 10th, 11th and 12th September and Brian Dunbar’s President day is on the weekend of 1st, 2nd and 3rd of October.
NEW P.R.O.
Please contact Nicholas on 083 4862771 or email nickypower67@gmail.com re. items for inclusion in the weekly golf notes. It is imperative that members give their ongoing support by supplying Nicholas with necessary club material and information. Your cooperation and participation is fundamental to the success of the notes.
RESULTS
Tuesday 17th Aug Gents and Ladies Open Single S/F
1st John Whelan 23 Williamstown 44, 2nd Sean Horgan 13 40, 3rd Tony Smith 19 40, 4th Tim Dalton 19 39. 1st Lady Patricia Moran 27 Dundrum 39, 2nd Nuala Rice 35 Fermoy 38, 3rd Bernie Ryan Skibbereen 12 38.
Sat 21st Aug Gents Club Singles S/F
1st Jimmy Halcrow (16) 39pts
2nd Anslem Hayes (18) 38pts
Gross Neil Dermody (2) 31pts.
Sat 21st Aug Open Gents Singles S/F
1st Paddy Naughton Mitchelstown (20) 36pts.
Sun 22nd Aug Gents Club Singles S/F
1st Liam O Droma (12) 44pts
2nd Corey Roche (10) 41pts
Gross Micheal White (-1) 40pts
3rd Conan Watt (5) 40pts
4th Andy Travers (17) 39pts
GENTS FIXTURES
Tues. 24h Aug Open Gents & Ladies Singles S/F
Fri.27th Aug Open Gents & Ladies Singles S/F
Sat. 28th Gents Club Comp/Open Singles S/F
Sun. 29th Aug Monthly Medal Stroke /Open Singles S/F
Tues. 31st Aug Open Gents & Ladies Singles S/F
WORLD HANDICAPPING SYSTEM AND GOLF IRELAND APP at www.golfireland.ie
The World Handicap System was launched in November 2020. 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. You can also now download the new Golf Ireland App which will also enable you to view your own handicap index and playing record. We would urge all members to register now and familiarise themselves with the WHS system.
HOW DID I DO APP FOR COMPETITION SIGN IN AND SCORE ENTRY
The facility exists for members to sign in and input their scores at the Club for competitions through their phone on the Howdidido mobile App. Members are encouraged to register for this service on the HowdidiIdo website.
INTRODUCTORY MEMBER RATES
We’d like to give a very warm welcome to all our new members who recently joined.
Here at the Gold Coast Golf Club we also have fantastic Introductory rates for new members.
New Gents member only €450 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Gents Senior (65+) only €350 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Lady member only €350 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Lady Senior (65+) only €300 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
SOCIETIES AND GREEN FEES WELCOME
Gold Coast Golf Club warmly welcome Societies and Green fees in accordance with Covid guidelines and we look forward to greeting you and your guests and friends in 2021. For bookings contact Irene Lynch our Director of Golf on 05844055 or golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com for favourable rates and to discuss your requirements.
LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
10 Hole On-going Competition
9 Hole On-going for Beginners starting Mon 2 Aug
18 Hole sponsored by Dalton Jewellers (re-scheduled) Sat/Sun 28/29 Aug (GOY)
Lady Captain’s Outing Sat 4th Sept
Lady Captain’s Day Sun 12th Sept
Open 3 Ball Champagne Scramble Mon 20th September
18 Hole Open Competition for Ladies and Gents every Tue and Friday
RESULTS
John White Captain’s Prize to Ladies
1st Anne Purcell (25) 69nett
2nd Mary Kiely (10) 71nett
Gross Aisling Fennell (4) 79gross
3rd Mary Dunford (32) 72nett
Ladies Open Day sponsored by Maitech Engineering
1st Mairead Wall, Debbie Butler, Eileen Carey (East Cork) 82pts
2nd Eileen Barry, Mary Fitzgerald, Eileen Carroll (Tipp GC) 81pts
3rd Fiona Howard, Mary Kiely, Esther McGuckian 80pts
We had another week of great scores from our weekend and Open team event with the ladies coming in with fabulous scores especially on Sunday in very inclement conditions. Some shooting ladies. Well done!!
BEGINNERS 9 HOLE ON-GOING SPONSORED BY MUNSTER INSURANCES
We have started an ongoing 9 hole for the beginners with 2 cards to count, entry is €3 and all details are posted in downstairs kiosk. Enjoy!!
FUN 9 HOLE SCRAMBLE
A fun 9 hole scramble was organised by Elaine to get everybody involved by integrating our beginners and seasoned golfers for a fun event on Thursday 19th Aug. The anticipation amongst the ladies was electric with everyone looking forward to meeting and playing with our new and not so new members!!
Elaine left no stone unturned in her organising skills to make sure it was a fun event including bets on who had the longest drive and the pot being distributed amongst the lucky few, that event alone caused some hilarity!! On arrival everybody received a gift of a ball and tee, making sure you had all the requirements for the game including glorious sunshine which reflected the organiser’s sunny disposition. Well done Elaine for a fantastic evening which was very evident from the wonderful comments posted on our WhatsApp group!!
Results
Winners; Rebecca Kavanagh, Ellen Foley, Breda Veale 29pts
Longest Drive; Rosie Murphy
Bet Winners; Mary Kiely, Inseun Kim, Eileen Goode
SHAWS SINGLES MATCHPLAY
It has been decided by the committee to categorise the handicaps for first and second rounds depending on entry. A new sheet has been posted in computer room for this event, so please add your name ASAP as draw is being made soon.
LADY CAPTAIN’S OUTING
Our club outing this year will be a day event due to some constraints of Covid 19, and we are off to New Ross on Sat 4th Sept which is only a 50 min drive from Dungarvan. Tee times from 1pm and green fees are €30, food will be available from their Bar Menu after golf. Sheet is now posted in computer room, so please add your name ASAP. We would like to see our new members and beginners join us again this year, it will be a fun and relaxing day and the format will be a scramble!! A big thank you to Bernie and Rosie of our social committee for organising this event and we will be assured of a great day out!!
CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES MATCHPLAY
Wishing our ladies and gents the very best of luck in their respective matches which is now approaching semi-final stage!!
IRISH MIXED FOURSOMES
Commiserations to our team who played against Waterford Castle on Friday evening with three pairings at home and two in the Castle. Although the weather conditions were quite inclement, our team did not give up without a fight and played super golf, but had to concede to a superior team. We wish Waterford Castle the very best of luck going forward and our heartiest congrats to our fantastic ladies and gents and to their wonderful managers Mary and Kiki, well done everyone!!
OPEN TEAM EVENTS
Our last Open team event will be on Monday 20th Sept and we are back to the very popular Champagne Scramble. Further details of this event will be posted on our WhatsApp group and these notes.
JUNIOR GOLF
A female panel is needed to help with our Junior Sector which will commence on Sunday evenings, start date to be confirmed. Garda vetting and a safeguarding course 1 is a requirement and will be organised online by the club.
If you can spare some time, please add your name to the panel, your help will be much appreciated.
MARKING OF CARDS
Golf Ireland guidelines have stated that all 3 handicaps must be recorded on cards for competition and casual rounds for handicap purposes. To avoid disqualification you must record your h/cap index, playing h/cap and
most importantly the course h/cap, all of these are available on the Golf Ireland app and also on screen when you log in for competitions. It is also important not to enter a zero for stableford competitions as it interferes with standard scratch, if you blank a hole just record the shots as the computer will adjust accordingly. All scores must be recorded by the marker and signed in agreement with the player before being returned no later than 30mins after you finish your round.
COVID 19
The guidelines for now are members with no restriction on households permitted per booking for social or club competitions. Meanwhile all regulations have to be adhered to when entering and playing your round. Members please make yourselves aware of the changing guidelines in relation to golf from the government and Golf Ireland, information regarding any changes will be posted on wwwgolfireland.ie.
NEW MEMBER DEALS
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 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.
The management and staff have implemented all the safety procedures to protect both staff and members who wish to play golf at the Gold Coast GC. Please keep yourself informed of new notifications within the club.