JOHN WHITE CARPENTRY SPONSORED WINTER LEAGUE 2022/23
This year’s winter league has now entered its 13th week. We had a bad start to the week with Jack Frost appearing again making the course unplayable, hopefully we are at the end of it now. The League runs until the 24th of February 2023 so there is plenty opportunity to get in the required rounds. The committee has agreed to extend the league owing to the fact of cold weather we endured leading up to Christmas. Prizes of Legs of Lamb will be awarded to all prize winners for winter league until end of February. Each prize winner will carry a 2-point penalty deduction towards further prize qualification until the end of the league. A player’s full score will count for the winter league. A player winning a second prize will be deducted 4 points etc. The format is 9 teams of 12 players with 10 rounds to be played. 6 teams out of the 9 will go through to the play offs. The Quarter finals are set for Sunday 5th March with the semi-finals on the following Sunday March 12th with Grand final pencilled in for Sunday 26th March 2023. A huge thank you again to our sponsor John White.
WEEKLY GOLF NOTES
The golf notes that go out every week on the papers and online are for all members of the Club. If you have anything that you want shared on the notes, please contact me on 083 4862771 or Irene or Brian at the kiosk on 058 44055.
CAPTAINS DRIVE-IN
Our Captains Michael Wall and Rosemary Murphy will take to the first tee on Sunday morning February 26th to get our golfing year underway here in the Gold Coast Golf Club for 2023.
MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS
Our mass for the deceased members of the club will be held on Thursday 2nd February 2023 in the Gold Coast Hotel at 7pm. This is a chance to remember our friends who we lost in 2022 and previous years. All are welcome.
CLUB CONDOLENCES
The Club wishes to offer its sincerest condolences to John Flynn on the death of his grandmother Mona. May she rest in peace.
DRESS CODE
Our dress code for the Gold coast is slacks and polo shirts. Please note sports jerseys, jeans and track suit bottoms are unacceptable on the golf course. Thank you for your adherence.
MARKING OF CARDS
Players need to be aware that you can’t for any reason mark your own card while playing your round of golf you must give your card to your playing partner who will mark your card and you will mark his/hers until round is complete. Only then will you get your card back to enter into the computer.
RECIPROCAL GOLF
Members of the three local golf clubs Goldcoast, Dungarvan and West Waterford are reminded they can avail of reciprocal golf for only €15 greenfees on weekdays. This is a great opportunity to play our neighbouring courses for fantastic value. To make a booking please telephone the offices of the respective clubs.
INTRODUCTORY RATES FOR NEW MEMBERS
Here at the Gold Coast Golf Club we have fantastic Introductory rates for new members:
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
SOCIETIES AND GREEN FEES WELCOME
Gold Coast Golf Club warmly welcome Societies and Green fees and we look forward to greeting you and your friends in 2023. For favorable rates and to discuss your booking requirements contact Irene Lynch on 05844055 or golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com.
GENTS RESULTS
Mon 16th to Fri. 20th Jan WL WK12
1st Tony Fitzgerald (17) 43
Fr 20th Jan Open Singles S/F
1st Kieran Power Callan (13) 40
Sat 21st Sun 22nd Jan WL WK 13
1st Aodh O’Murchu (13) 42pts
2nd Michael Kelleher (21) 41pts
Cat +1-7: David O’Connor (5) 38pts
Cat 8-13: Lar Whelan (8) 40pts
Cat 14-17: Tom Reynolds (16) 37pts
Cat 18-28: Adam O’Riordan (18) 39pts
GENTS FIXTURES
Mon 23rd to Fri. 27th Jan WL WK13
Tues 24th Jan Open Singles S/F
Fr 27th Jan Open Singles S/F
Sat 28th Sun 29th Jan WL WK 14
Mon 30th to Fri. 3rd Feb WL WK14
LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
10 & 18 Hole Moorings Winter League
Open 18 Hole Competition for Ladies and Gents every Tue and Friday
RESULTS
18 Hole Winter League Rd 6
1st Mairead Manning 38pts on C/B
2nd Elaine Nash 38pts
TEAM STANDINGS
Lahinch 1062
Powerscourt 1033
Old Head 979
Druids Glen 903
Dromoland 854
Ballybunion 842
CONGRATULATIONS
The members of the Gold Coast GC would like to congratulate Pat Murphy from West Waterford GC on receiving Golf Ireland’s Munster Club Volunteer of the Year Award for 2022 at the Munster Branch AGM held in Mallow recently.
This is Golf Ireland’s inaugural award for Club Volunteer of the Year and is presented to members for their invaluable contribution to their club. Pat is a truly well deserving recipient of this award as his dedication to his club has been phenomenal over the years!
Well done Pat and Best Wishes from all here at the Gold Coast.
MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS
Our annual Mass for deceased members and friends takes place on Thursday 2nd February in the Gold Coast Hotel at 7pm. All are welcome!!
CAPTAIN’S DRIVE-IN
The annual drive-in takes place on Sunday 26th February when our Captains Michael and Rosie will officially start the golfing season. Wishing them both the very best for their special occasion and for their year ahead!!
GET WELL WISHES
Unfortunately some of our ladies have been experiencing some medical problems having undergone surgical procedures in the last couple of weeks. ER would have been a more appropriate term for the ladies club as news of Eileen who underwent surgery at CUH last week reached us. Wishing Eileen a speedy recovery from all of the members and hoping to see you back among us very soon!! Latest news from Helena, Bernie and Eileen is that all are making a full recovery at home!!
GIFT IDEAS
Ladies, we have a new consignment of beautiful beanie hats now in stock, colours have been selected to compliment our new golf clothing additions which will keep you warm and smart for the winter season!! Our broad range of club clothing in mix and match colours make wonderful and useful gifts!!
MOORINGS WINTER LEAGUE
Hopefully the improvement in the weather will encourage our members to the fairways again to complete their league games and get some practice in for the new golf season!! Entries are now halfway or better from many of the team members with players taking advantage of the good days. Well done to all who have put in a tremendous effort to date!
CARE OF THE GREENS
Please be aware that due to the adverse weather conditions the greens have become soft and prone to damage. It is imperative that all pitch marks be repaired for the protection and preservation of same.
INTER CLUB TEAMS
Entries and handicaps are now being processed for the up-coming Inter-Club Competitions, closing date for registration is 1st Feb. Please contact our club secretary Miriam if interested in representing your club. Golf lessons with a Club Professional have been organised for players intending to take part in inter club matches.
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.