WESTGATE WINDOWS & DOORS SPONSORED GENTS WINTER LEAGUE 2024/25
Our Gents Winter League is up and running and qualifying rounds run until Friday February 14th 2025. We are delighted to announce that Westgate Windows and Doors have come on board as our league sponsors this year and for this we are very grateful.
This year, there are 9 teams, each consisting of 13 players. Entry fee of €25, 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.
This year’s Winter League promises to be highly competitive. A huge thank you again to our new sponsor Westgate Windows and Doors. Scores will be posted weekly on the club’s website under the News section. Best of luck to all the captains and their teams.
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.
THANK YOU
We want to thank John White for his sponsorship of the Gents Winter League over the last 8 years. We were very grateful of your support.
CONGRATULATIONS
A big congratulations to Michael Kelleher the Order of Merit winner for 2024. Michael featured consistently all season. Well done Michael on your great performance all year.
SOCIAL GATHERING AND END OF YEAR PRESENTATIONS
Our club captain, David O’Connor (Doc), John Hallahan Club President, Elaine Nash Lady Captain and Anne Keane, Lady President are excited to announce a friendly social gathering for all members at the Gold Coast Hotel on Saturday, 30th November 2024. It’s a brilliant opportunity for us all to meet up off the golf course, catch up, and reminisce about the year gone by. We’ll also be announcing and presenting the year-end competition winners.
The event is free, and finger food will be provided, so mark your calendars! This is a save the date message for now, more details will follow soon. Looking forward to seeing you all there.
GOLDCOAST MENS CLUB AGM 2024
Our AGM of the Men’s club will take place on Sunday 1st December 2024 in the Goldcoast Hotel at 5pm.
CARE OF THE GREENS
As winter rules take effect, 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. Thank you for your cooperation.
GENTS RESULTS
Tues 22nd Oct Open Singles S/F
1st Frank North (16) 44
2nd Marie T. Curran West Waterford (25) 41
Fri. 25th Open Singles S/F
1st Ian Dunford (20) 38
Sat. 26th, Sun 27th Oct Club Comp Winter League WK 1
1st Tadhg O’Cuirin (13) 46
2nd Willie Flavin (22) 44
3rd Joe Burke (20) 43
4th Dave Conlon (13) 42
Cat 1 Kieran Cullinan (5) 42
Cat 2 Ian Condon 11 (40)
Cat 3 David O’Connor (16) 42
Cat 4 Michael Kelleher (18) 41
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Mon 28th -Fri 1st Nov Winter League WK 1
Tues 29th Oct Open Singles
Fri. 1st Nov Open Singles S/F
Sat. 2nd, Sun 3rd Nov Club Comp Winter League WK 2
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 GENTS AND LADIES 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 €84. 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 Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday
Open 18 Hole Singles for Ladies and Gents every Tuesday & Friday
RESULTS
18 HOLE CLUB 06/10
1st Rosie Murphy 39pts
2nd Ger Hallinan 37pts
3rd Inseun Kim 35pts
18 HOLE CLUB 13/10
1st Mary French 40pts
2nd Breda Veale 37pts
3rd Elaine Nash 36pts on C/B
18 HOLE CLUB 20/10
1st Eilo Fitzgerald 35pts
2nd Katie Kiely 33pts
GOLD COASTERS 10/10
1st Rita Thompson 19pts
2nd Deirdre Ruane 17pts
Comp 17/10
1st Angela O’Connor 20pts
2nd Deirdre Ruane 17-1=16pts
WINTER LEAGUE
Our winter league teams with terms and conditions are now posted on the whatsApp group and in the kiosk. We have 6 teams with a mix of 10 and 18 hole players all named after popular and well known trees. The league runs from Sat 26 Oct – Sat 31 Dec, there is a minimum of 5 games to be played by each team member which is a requirement as per rules posted.
Entry is €20 cash payable on first day, envelopes are provided for same. Please state clearly, your name, team name and date of play on envelope and hand in to kiosk. 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.
GOLD COASTERS
Some of our group met up on Thursday for lunch and to discuss some projects for the next couple of months. We have plans in place in the event of unseasonable weather, but we are optimistic of some dry spells for the next few weeks.
We will meet as normal on Thursday, weather permitting and looking forward to seeing as many as possible on the day.
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. 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!! Save the date for now ; more details to follow!
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.