SOCIAL GATHERING
A quick reminder about our club social gathering at the Gold Coast Hotel this Saturday, 30th November 2024, starting at 7pm.
It’s going to be a fantastic evening with a chance to catch up and celebrate the year gone by. There will also be a short presentation of prizes to honour our year-end competition winners.
Despite Storm Bert making its presence felt last week, we’re looking forward to calmer weather and a great turnout on Saturday. The event is free, and finger food will be provided—so don’t miss it! See you all there!
WESTGATE WINDOWS & DOORS SPONSORED GENTS WINTER LEAGUE 2024/25
Our Gents Winter League has now entered its fifth week. Thanks to everyone for making a great effort so far.
With 9 teams of 13 players each, there’s plenty of time to make your mark, with qualifying rounds running until Friday, February 14, 2025.
Entry fee of €25, is to be paid before playing your first round. Competitions are over 18 holes, daily competition fee is €8 for the first 10 rounds entered, and €5 for all additional rounds.
Players can play on any day and as many times as they like during the qualifying period. To ensure your team’s success, each player is encouraged to complete a minimum of 10 rounds. The top 10 scores from 9 players on each team will count towards the team’s overall standing. Prizes awarded from now until Christmas will be seasonal turkey crowns and hams, to be distributed in December.
A special thank you to our sponsor Westgate Windows and Doors. Scores will be posted weekly on the club’s website under the News section.
GOLDCOAST MENS CLUB AGM 2024
The AGM of the Men’s Club will take place at 5pm on Sunday December 1st in the Gold Coast. The Notices and Nominations are posted in the Kiosk.
HANDICAP REVIEW
A handicap review will be taking place this week. A note from the Handicap Secretary, if anyone feels they need an adjustment on their handicap to please put the request in writing and hand it in to the kiosk for the attention of the Handicap Secretary before the end of the week.
LIONS CLUB APPEAL 2024
Our appeal this year will run from the 2nd to the 8th of December, please support this worthy cause to help people less fortunate than ourselves.
CARE OF THE GREENS
We kindly remind all members to take extra care of our greens. Please ensure you repair all pitch marks and handle the removal of your ball from the cup with care, to avoid any damage. Your attention to these details will help maintain the quality of our greens throughout the season.
Winter rules are in operation, placing on both fairways and rough within 6 inches not nearer the hole. Bunkers GUR. Abnormal ground conditions local rule. Please check with kiosk staff for further updates.
GENTS RESULTS
Mon 18th – Fri 22nd Nov Winter League WK 4
1st Brian Dunbar (20) 44pts
2nd John O’Connell (9) 43pts
Gross: Michael White (0) 38pts
Tues 19th Nov Open Singles
1st Barry Doyle 40pts
Sat. 23rd, Sun 24th Nov Winter League WK 5
1st Willie Flavin (22) 40.75pts
Cat 1: John Hallinan (5) 38.9 pts
Cat 2: Lar Whelan (9) 37.4pts
Cat 3: Ivor Bagge (15) 37.4pts
Cat 4: Brian Dunbar (20) 36pts
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Mon 25th – Fri 29th Nov Winter League WK 5
Tues 26th Nov Open Singles
Fri 29th Nov Open Singles S/F
Sat. 30th, Sun 1st Dec Winter League WK 6
2025 SOCIETY BOOKINGS
Goldcoast Golf Club is delighted to welcome societies and greenfee guests, and we look forward to hosting you and your friends in the coming year. Our individual rates and group packages provide excellent value for a memorable day of golf.
We are accepting bookings for 2025 and to discuss your specific requirements, please contact Irene Lynch at 058 44055 or via email at golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com.
TUESDAY AND FRIDAY OPEN SINGLES
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for our popular Open Gents and Ladies Singles competitions. Visitors are welcome, with an entry fee of €25. To book your tee time visit out club website www.goldcoastgolfclub.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our course.
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 €90 in 2025. 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 2 Card Competition
10 Hole On-Going 2 Card Competition
10 Hole Ham Competition
10 Hole Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday
Open 18 Hole Singles for Ladies and Gents every Tuesday & Friday
RESULTS
18 HOLE WINTER LEAGUE
Rd 1 Katie Kiely 44pts
Rd 2 Eileen Good 39pts
Rd 3 Katie Kiely 35pts
Rd 4 Ger Hallinan 41pts
10 HOLE WINTER LEAGUE
Rd 1 Mary Fennell 24pts
Rd 2 Rena Landers 23pts
Rd 3 Margaret Mulhearne 24pts
Rd 4 Eilo Fitzgerald 22pts
Rd 5 Bridge Walsh 21pts
Rd 6 Deirdre Ruane 20pts on C/B
Rd 7 Bridge Walsh 21pts
Ham Competition
No 1 Bridge Walsh 21pts
No 2 Mairead Ryan 21pts on C/B
10 Hole On-Going
Alice Collins 22pts
CHRISTMAS HAM COMPETITION
Our Xmas ham competition has started with two hams in the pot already. Ladies keep playing for that ham to grace your Festive table.
The competition runs to December and is the usual 10 Hole with an entry of €3. Entry sheet now in kiosk, Enjoy.
CHARITY CHRISTMAS SCRAMBLE
Our Charity Scramble in aid of the Lions Club Hamper Appeal will take place on Saturday 30th Nov at 12 noon. Please wear your Xmas jumper and hat for a bit of Festive fun. Draw sheet will be posted in kiosk shortly, so please add your name for a fun day out!!!
Presentation will take place after the event before attending the End of Year Presentation on the same evening. Finger food will be provided!!
WINTER LEAGUE
Our winter league teams have put in a tremendous effort over the last couple of weeks.
Team positions after Rd 7 for 10 Hole and Rd 4 for 18 Hole are as follows:
Teams of 7
1st The Willows 621
2nd The Oaks 585
3rd The Cedars 525 with 6 best scores to count.
Teams of 6
1st The Chestnuts 558
2nd The Beeches 492
3rd the Pines 466
Competition cards to be filled out clearly and be legible for those in charge of results, please fill out cards as follows:
Date – Competition– Team – Round – Game No.
Your Name – H/Cap and state 10/18
Markers signature and your own signature.
Well done to everyone for a superb team effort so far with spectacular results, remember – every point counts!!
GOLD COASTERS
Preparations are in hand for our Xmas lunch, with menus and times being discussed at length. All details will be posted on our WhatsApp group shortly!! Save the date: Thursday 5th Dec
END OF YEAR PRESENTATION
Our end of year get together this year will be a friendly social occasion for all members at the Gold Coast Hotel on Sat 30th Nov 2024 at 7pm. Presentation of the Ladies Foursomes, Mixed Foursomes and Golfer of the Year will take place on the night, the event is free and finger food will be provided. Please come along to support your Captains, Presidents and fellow members and reminisce about the year!!
LADIES CLUB COMMITTEE 2025
The nomination sheet for Officers and Committee members is now posted in kiosk, please note new additions and propose and second your choice for the coming year.
We would like to thank our extremely hardworking Committee for 2024 and extend our warmest gratitude to those who are leaving us after years of loyal service, your participation and input was much appreciated!!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new members and wish them well for the coming year. We are much indebted to our remaining group, many of
whom have switched roles to fill the gaps in keeping the committee on the right track.
A special word of appreciation to our wonderful Lady Capt. Elaine who managed to keep the ship afloat during her time out due to health issues and has now volunteered to stay on for next year. We wish Elaine and Committee a wonderful year ahead for 2025
LADIES CLUB AGM
Please note our AGM will take place on Sunday afternoon 1st Dec in the Gold Coast Hotel at 3pm. We would like to see as many as possible at this event, as this is the only forum to air your ideas and proposals for the new golfing year. Please save the date.
NEW MEMBER DEALS 2024/25
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.