ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
We would like to sincerely thank all members for your continued loyalty and support of Goldcoast Golf Club.
Annual Subscriptions for the 2026/2027 membership season (1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027) are now due. Golf Insurance is available at a cost of €25. An information email has been sent to members outlining subscription rates and payment methods.
If you have not received the renewal email, or if your email address has recently changed, please contact the office so we can update our records.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the fairways for another enjoyable year of golf at Goldcoast Golf Club.
GENTS GOLFER OF THE YEAR 2026
The Golfer of the Year (GOY) competition returns for the 2026 season and will be based on performance across a series of qualifying competitions throughout the year.
Overview
The GOY recognises the most consistent performer across 10 qualifying competitions, with each player’s best 7 results counting towards their final total.
Qualifying Competitions
19 April — Singles Matchplay Qualifier (Stableford, White)
3 May — May Medal (Stroke, Blue)
24 May — Vice Captain’s Prize (Stroke, White)
21 June — Vice President’s Prize (Stableford, White)
3–4 July — Captain’s Prize Qualifier (Stroke, Blue)
26 July — July Medal (Stroke, Blue)
7–8 August — President’s Prize Qualifier (Stableford, Blue)
23 August — August Medal (Stroke, Blue)
13 September — September Medal (Stroke, Blue)
4 October — 18 Hole Stableford (White)
Scoring
All competition results are converted to Stableford points
Best 7 of 10 scores qualify
Bonus points:
Competition winner: +2 points
Runner-up: +1 point
Prizes (per qualifying competition)
Overall Best Score
Best Category 1 (handicap ≤ 10)
Best Category 2 (handicap 11–15)
Best Category 3 (handicap 16–19)
Best Category 4 (handicap 20–28)
Category placement is determined by a player’s playing handicap on the day of the competition.
The overall prize winner is excluded from Category prizes to ensure broader distribution.
Eligibility
Open to all full members with a valid Golf Ireland handicap
To be eligible to win the overall Golfer of the Year title, a player must have a fully developed handicap as at 01/01/2026
Country, Student and Junior members may enter competitions and win Category prizes but are not eligible to win individual GOY events or the overall GOY title
Leaderboard
The leaderboard will be updated after each qualifying event and displayed in the clubhouse. Final standings will be confirmed after the final qualifying competition on 4 October 2026.
GENTS FIXTURES
Tues. 28th April Open Singles
Fri. 1st May Open Singles
Sat. 2nd May Club Comp
Sun. 3rd May Monthly Medal Blue Stroke GOY
GENTS RESULTS
Tues. 21st April Open Singles
1st Thomas P O’Donovan (12) 36pts Macroom GC
2nd John Faherty (17) 35pts
3rd Mark Doyle (8) 35pts Lismore GC
Wed. 22nd Captains Drive-in and 11 hole mixed Scramble
1st: Katie Kiely, Michael Kavanagh, Maurice Kiely, Paddy Walsh with 29 net
2nd: Neil Dermody, Tony Moore, Conor Dunlea, Mary Fennell with 31 net
3rd Brian Magill, Brian Dunbar, Brian Fahey, Mary Dunbar with 31 net
4th Aisling Fennell, Peter O’Keefe, Tom Reynolds, Breda Murphy with 32 net
5th Miriam Mathews, Paudie Morrissey, Darren Power, Sean O’Ciarba with 32 net
Fri. 24th April Open Singles
1st Sean Spratt (0) 38
Gr Jordan Shanahan Lismore (+2) 33
Sat. 25th Apr Club Comp
1st Owen Morrissey (11) 40
2nd Tom White (7) 40
3rd Ger Bagge (3) 37
Sun. 26th Apr Mixed Foursomes
1st Michael Kavanagh and Ger Hallinan 70nett
Sun. 26th April
Gents Singles S/F
1st John Flynn (8) 39
2nd Conor Clancy (8) 39
3rd Eoin Cahill (9) 37
4th Andrew Kirwan (4) 36
SOCIETY BOOKINGS
Gold Coast Golf Club warmly welcomes societies and green fee guests. We look forward to hosting you and your friends for a fantastic day of golf.
Our individual rates and group packages offer excellent value, ensuring a memorable experience. To discuss your 2026 requirements, contact Irene Lynch at 058 44055 or email golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com.
DUNGARVAN GOLF TRIANGLE
Experience three championship golf courses, all within 10 minutes of Dungarvan town for unbeatable value. Play three rounds of golf for just €90 with this exclusive deal available daily. For more information, contact Goldcoast Golf Club at 058 44055 or email golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com. It’s the perfect choice for your next golfing getaway.
LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
18 Hole Club S/F competition Sat/Sun
10 Hole Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday
Open 18 Hole Singles for Ladies and Gents every Tuesday & Friday
Sat/Sun Club Competition
Wed. 6th May Ladies Open Team of 3 sponsored by John White Carpentry
GOLD COASTERS
A list of our proposed outings for the season are now posted on our WhatsApp group, there may be a few tweaks to the scheduled list but it’s an indicator of what’s on offer!!
CAPTAIN’S DRIVE-IN
Our Captains Johnny and Bridge eventually had their Drive-In last Wed with a large turnout of members, despite this being a re-scheduled event. The evening got off to a great start in glorious sunshine which added to the occasion.
Presentation of prizes took place in the hotel with some great scores returned. It was a great occasion with good fun, great golf, banter and provision of lovely refreshments which was enjoyed by all. A full list of winners is in the results above.
Wishing Bridge and Johnny the very best of luck for their year ahead and hope the sun shines bright on them for their Captain’s Day!!
OPEN TEAM EVENTS
Our first Open team event will take place on Wednesday 6th May which is very kindly sponsored by John White Carpentry Services. The time sheet is filling up fast, so get your teams organised for a fun day out, full catering will be available in the hotel on the day!!
The list of events will be 10th June, 22nd July. Our Play In Pink Day is scheduled for Sunday 27th September. We are giving you plenty notice to invite your friends and golf buddies and get your teams in for the above events.
NEW MEMBER DEALS 2026/27
Ladies, thinking of taking up golf, now is the time to do it! Our Lady Captain Bridge or any committee member would be delighted to take out potential members on the course. New lady member fee of €408 including Golf
Ireland fees for year 1 are on offer now, please contact our Director of Golf Irene or Mark in the kiosk on 058 44055 for more information.