MIXED FOURSOMES
Congratulations to our Club mixed foursomes managers and team who had an exciting win against neighbours Dungarvan over the weekend. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and we wish the team continued success in the tournament.
WORLD HANDICAP SYSTEM RESOURCES
Note to Golf Club Members from Golf Ireland
It has been a number of months since the return to golf across the island and we hope that you, your families and friends are enjoying being back out on the course.
To that end, the Golf Ireland National Handicapping Committee has put together some resources to help you understand how the new World Handicap System works, and who to contact if you have any queries on your WHS handicap index.
Resources below are available to download on the news section of the club website.
Golf Ireland WHS Player Presentation
WHS Quick Reference Guide
WHS Frequently Asked Questions
COMPETITION SIGN IN AND SCORE RETURN
Just a reminder to golfers that you must sign in before the start of the round and that all cards must be returned.
DRESS CODE
We are appreciative of members and visitors adherence to the appropriate dresscode on the golf course. Smart casual dress is essential and please note the following are unacceptable – denin jeans, singlets or collarless shirts, untailored shorts, track or leisure suits. Thank you for your adherence.
RESULTS
Tues. 20th July Gents & Ladies Singles:
1 John O’Connor Castlemartyr (26) 46, 2 Alfie Herbert (27) 46, 3 John J Fitzgerald Williamstown (21) 45, 4 Peter Byrne Williamstown (23) 44pts. 1st Lady Margaret Collins Mallow (24) 45, 2 Noreen Howell (28) Mallow 45, 3rd Tracey Bohane (25) Kinsale 44.
Fri 23rd July Gents and Ladies Singles S/F
1n Mark Buckley Clonakilty (20) 43, 2 Sean O’Ciarba (25) 43, 3 Rian O’Dwyer (16) 42, Gross John Lynch (6) 34 Best Lady Bessie O’Toole Kilkea Castle (43) 39
Sat. 24th
1 Fergal Buttimer (12) 43, 2 Kieran McCarthy (6) 40, Gross John White (6) 33.
Sun. 25th Bobby Buckley Memorial: 1 Tony Fitzgerald 20 41, 2 John Hughes 16 40, Gross Kieran McCarthy 6 30, 3 Frank Waters 18 40
Sun. 26th Open Singles Fergus O’Brien Thurles Golf Club 10 39
GENTS FIXTURES
Tues. 27th July Open Gents & Ladies Singles S/F
Fri.30th July Open Gents & Ladies Singles S/F
Sat. 31st Gents Club Comp/Open Singles S/F
Sun.1st Aug Gents Club Comp /Open Singles S/F
Mon. 2nd Aug Open Gents & Ladies Singles S/F
Tues. 3rd 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 TO USE YOUR NEW WHS HANDICAP INDEX
Course & Slope Rating tables are located at the Club but are also available on the Golf Ireland App. 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 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
Thank you to our all our member who have paid their annual subscription and 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. Bookings are being taken, contact Irene Lynch our Director of Golf on 05844055 or golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com for favourable rates and to discuss your booking requirements.
LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
10 Hole On-going Competition
18 Hole S/F sponsored by Miss Designer Golf Sat/Sun 31/01 Aug
18 Hole S/F sponsored by Dalton Jewellers Sat/Sun 07/08 Aug
Captain’s Prize to Ladies kindly sponsored by John White Sun 15th Aug
18 Hole Open Competition for Ladies and Gents every Tue and Friday
RESULTS
18 Hole S/F sponsored by Murrays Pharmacy
1st Lorraine Troy (16) 43pts
2nd Miriam Matthews (17) 41pts
3rd Teresa Queally (25) 39pts
Ladies Open Team Event sponsored by Garvey’s Super-Valu
1st Phil Whyte, Breda Foley, Maureen Power (Slievenamon) 88pts
2nd Margo Condon, Kathy Cleary (Slievenamon) Mary Molloy (Rathdowney) 88pts on countback
3rd Lourdes McCarthy, Ger O’Sullivan, Pam Hickey (Fermoy) 80pts on countback
Some fantastic scoring from our visiting teams, well done to all and hope to see you all back soon again!!
Great scoring from our own ladies again with Lorraine and Miriam romping home with scores in the 40’s in our weekend competition and Mary C hot on their heels with a fabulous 41pts in our Tuesday Open, well done to all and great shooting!!
MIXED FOURSOMES MATCHPLAY
The draw sheet for the mixed foursomes matchplay is now posted in the kiosk and the WhatsApp groups, the first round has been extended to 6th August. Wishing our ladies and gents the very best of luck in their respective matches!!
SHAWS SINGLES MATCHPLAY
The draw sheet for the singles matchplay kindly sponsored by Shaws Department Stores is now posted in the kiosk, please add your name as soon as possible , closing date is Tuesday 27th July
OPEN TEAM EVENTS
We are looking forward to hosting an Open Charity 3 Ball Rumble in aid of Dungarvan Hospice Homecare on Monday 16th Aug and Monday Sept 20th we are back to the very popular Champagne Scramble. Any changes to these dates will be posted on our WhatsApp group and these notes.
INTER CLUB COMPETITIONS
Our Ladies Intermediate Team who got a bye for the first round take on Dungarvan in the second round this Mon 26th July and our Senior Foursomes Team are meeting Cork GC on Tues 27th July. Our Junior Team meet Dungarvan GC on the 7th Aug.
Wishing all our teams the very best of Gold Coast Luck for their respective matches!!
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. 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 available on www.golfireland.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, 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.