Gold Coast Golf Club
Ballinacourty, Dungarvan,
Co. Waterford.

Goldcoast Golf Club Notes 26th March 2023

JOHN WHITE CARPENTRY SPONSORED WINTER LEAGUE 2023

The final of this year’s winter league takes place next Sunday 2nd April with the first tee off time at 10am. We wish both Nire/ Tourneena and An Rinn all the best in the final. Will it be two in row for An Rinn or will the men from the Nire/Tourneena turn the tables, that’s the question, watch this space. Presentation of Prizes will take place in the Dugout Bar after the Final.

 

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Annual Subscriptions are now due for the membership season 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. Thank you to all our members for their continued loyalty and support.  An information email has been forwarded to members advising of the rates and payment methods etc. Golf Insurance is also available at a cost of €30. If you were not in receipt of an email or your email address has changed please let the office know so we can update our database.

Here at the Goldcoast Golf Club we also have fantastic Introductory rates for new members

Our championship golf course is maintained in excellent condition offering superb playability, with 18 holes open all year round.  Our pristine greens are much admired and the scenery is spectacular with unrivalled views of Dungarvan Bay, the Irish Sea and Helvick Head.

Members can relax in the comfortable surroundings of our hotel bar and restaurant where delicious food is served by our friendly staff.  We can also offer very attractive packages for dual membership to both the golf club and leisure centre.

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

 

CASUAL ROUNDS

A fee of 5 euros is to be paid when playing non-competitive rounds for handicap purposes. Members cannot play casual rounds on competition days. There is no restriction on members playing where rounds are being used to get a club handicap.

 

CLUB NEWS

The order of merit winner will now be awarded the car park space previously given to the scratch match play winner.

The new tee box on the 12th will be ready for the Captain’s Prize while the tee box on the 17th is nearing completion.

The new score cards and index changes will be rolled out as soon as summer rules come in to play.  Relief will be allowed for all stakes trees.

 

INTER CLUB COMPETITIONS

Practice for the Purcell and Mixed are ongoing now.  Golf Ireland have made changes to the areas for inter club competitions. We now have just have a Munster East and West divide which means longer traveling for away teams.  It may affect our Golfer of the year competitions as no dates have been finalized.

 

FACEBOOK PAGE

Our Facebook page is now up and running which will help to promote the club to members and visitors alike.  Contact the kiosk for details on the page or if you have photos or other items that you want included on the page.  Well done to Leanne Bumster on taking on the role assisted by Neil Dermody.

 

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.

 

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

Tues 21st Mar Open Singles S/F

1st Ted Casey (22) 41

 

Sat 25th, Sun 26th Mar Club Comp

1st Michael Kelleher (21) (49-2) 47pts

2nd Mark Reynolds (12) (46-2) 44pts

3rd Darren Power (14) (44-2) 42pts

4th.Billy Byrne (10) (40-2) 38pts

 

GENTS FIXTURES

Tues 28th Mar Open Singles S/F

Fr 31st Mar Open Singles S/F

Sat 1st, Sun 2nd April Club Comp + Final of Gents Winter League

 

LADIES NOTES

FIXTURES

10 Hole Lamb Competition ending Friday 31st Mar

10 & 18 Hole On-going Competition

9 Hole Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday

Open 18 Hole Competition for Ladies and Gents every Tue and Friday

Easter Scramble Sun 2nd April

Open 18 Hole 3Ball on Wed 12 April sponsored by Comserve

Captain’s Prize Weekend 16/17/18 June 2023

 

RESULTS

St.Patrick’s W/End 18 Hole S/F

1st Leanne Bumster 36pts

2nd Inseun Kim 29pts

3rd Esther McGuckian 29pts

 

NEW FACEBOOK PAGE

A new Facebook page has been launched by both men’s and ladies clubs, thanks a mill to Leanne who is spearheading the ladies section. Please like and share!!

 

EASTER SCRAMBLE

We are holding our annual Easter fun scramble on Sunday 2nd April. This is always a great outing for our ladies and not to be missed, please bring an Easter egg or any prize for the fun presentation. Entries will be online and also on sheet in kiosk, don’t forget to add your name.

 

LAMB COMPETITION

The 10 Hole Lamb competition is coming to a close with last entries on Fri 31st Mar. Winners will be announced at Easter Scramble presentation.

 

OPEN 3 BALL SPONSORED BY COMSERV

Our first open event takes place on Wed 12th April and will be a scramble format. Fabulous prizes on the day kindly sponsored by Comserv, please invite your friends and golf buddies for a great day out. Full catering services at the Gold Coast Hotel on the day.

 

GOLD COASTERS

Due to inclement conditions over the past three weeks, we have been unable to play our Thursday 9 hole fun competition. Hopefully next week will bring us more favourable conditions!!

The midweek golf has proved to be very advantageous in keeping the swing active and playing other competitions in conjunction with the competition of the day!! Many thanks to Anne for continuing to organise the event with presentation of the most wonderful prizes each week!!

 

GIFT IDEAS

Ladies, we have a new consignment of club crested polo shirts in a range of trendy colours and club crested gilets now in stock. Our broad range of club clothing in mix and match colours look very smart and make wonderful and useful gifts and are available from the kiosk!!

 

INTER CLUB TEAMS

The team members are resuming golf lessons again after a break due to the inclement conditions with the PRO which is proving to be a great success. Onwards and Upwards for our teams!! Any updates in relation to above will be posted on the WhatsApp group. If you have any used or unwanted golf balls that you wish to dispose of, please drop them into bucket in ladies locker room. These will be used for practice and lessons for our Inter Club teams, many thanks to those who have added to the bucket. Much appreciated!!

 

MIXED FOURSOMES

Practice is underway for the upcoming mixed teams with Aisling taking our ladies on board and putting them through their paces. A big thank you to Aisling for taking on this task, but rest assured our ladies will certainly benefit from her input!!

 

HANDICAP COMMITTEE

Our Handicap secretary and committee met to discuss the input from the ladies in accordance to their handicaps. A review will be on-going throughout the year in relation to above decision.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Gold Coast Golf Club, Dungarvan

Gold Coast Golf Club, Dungarvan is a championship parkland course. There are unrivaled views of Dungarvan Bay, the Irish Sea and Helvick Head. Mature tree-lined fairways laid out in 1939 are cleverly mingled with the long and challenging newer holes.

18 holes, par 72, stretching 6,204 metres [6,785 yards] and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean for 1.5 miles.

Gold Coast Golf Club

Ballinacourty,
Dungarvan,
County Waterford,
Ireland.

Post Code: X35 P868

Tel: (058)44055

Email: golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com

Course Status

The course is open today Friday 29th March 2024.

 

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