JOHN WHITE CARPENTRY SPONSORED WINTER LEAGUE 2023/24
The John White Carpentry Sponsored winter league is into the 14th week with a great entry over the weekend. We ask members and visitors alike to please observe the yellow markers around the greens and to repair pitch marks on them even if they are not your own to keep the greens in the condition the club is renowned for. Check out the team positions on the club website news page, it’s still all to play for.
MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS
Our mass for the deceased members of the club will be held on Friday 9th February 2024 in the Gold Coast Hotel at 7.30pm. This is a chance to remember our friends who we lost in 2023 and previous years. All are welcome.
CLUB CONDOLENCES
The Club would like to offer its sincerest condolences to Ned Connors and family on the death of his brother John, may he rest in peace. We also give our sympathies to Eddie Hewitt and family on the death of his mother Ann, may she rest in peace. And we offer our sincerest condolences to Liam Murphy and family on the death of his daughter Amanda, may she rest in peace. May God have mercy on their gentle souls.
UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Fri. 9th Feb Mass for Deceased Members
Sun. 25th Feb 25th Captain’s Drive-In
Sun. March 3rd Quarter Finals Winter League
Sun March 10th Semi-Finals Winter League
Sun March 24th Winter League Final
WINTER RULES
Eighteen holes are in play, winter rules are in operation. Placing on both fairways and rough. Please be aware of the yellow stakes around the greens to prevent damage by trollies. Please check with kiosk staff for further updates. Well done to our green keeping staff for maintaining the course in excellent condition.
DID YOU KNOW
The average number of ball marks made on greens per round is 8 per golfer. Assuming only 130 rounds are played each day on our course. Our greens receive 1040 impressions daily. 31000 per month OR MORE THAN 374,400 per year. Are you wondering how to make a putt under these conditions? Please repair your pitch marks even if they are not yours and always, please shout fore if your ball goes in a direction that it was not intended to, for it will make the course safer for everyone.
SOCIETIES AND GREEN FEES BOOKINGS
Goldcoast Golf Club warmly welcome societies and green fees and we look forward to greeting you and your friends. Bookings are currently being taken and our individual rates and group outing packages offer great value golf. For favourable rates and to discuss your booking requirements contact Irene Lynch on 05844055 or golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com.
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
INTRODUCTORY RATES FOR NEW MEMBERS
Here at the Goldcoast Golf Club we 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 €508 incl. Golf Ireland affiliation fee and membership card.
New Gents Senior (65+) only €408 incl. Golf Ireland affiliation fee and membership card.
New Lady member only €408 incl. Golf Ireland affiliation fee and membership card.
New Lady Senior (65+) only €358 incl. Golf Ireland affiliation fee and membership card.
For an application form or further information on our fees, please contact our Director of Golf Irene on golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com or 058 44055
GENTS RESULTS
Mon 22nd to 26th Jan Winter League WK 13
1st Tom Moore (19) 45
2nd Willie Flavin (19) 40
Gross Neil Dermody (2) 34.5
Fri 26th Jan Open Singles S/F
1st Paul Kelleher West Waterford (19) 42
Gross Diarmuid O’Neill Dungarvan (5) 36
Sat 27th, Sun 28th Jan Winter League WK 14
1st: Michael Kelleher (25) 43.75
2nd Eddie Hewitt (11) 42
3rd Anselm Hayes (12) 41
4th Neil Dermody (2) 40.5
Cat 1:Brian Fahey (8) 40
Cat 2:Jody Hallinan (9) 39.4
Cat 3:Tom Reynolds (17) 40
Cat 4: Tom Moore (19) 40.5
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Mon 29th to 2nd Feb Winter League WK 14
Tues 30th Jan Open Singles S/F
Fri 2nd Feb Open Singles S/F
Sat 3rd, Sun 4th Feb Winter League WK 15
LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
10&18 Hole Spring League
10 Hole On-Going Competition
18 Hole On-Going Competition
10 Hole Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday
Open 18 Hole Competition for Ladies and Gents every
SPRING LEAGUE
The league is now in full swing with the 10 hole now gone into second round. We had a great turnout of ladies participating over the weekend due to the fine weather!!
Wishing all teams the very best of luck and hoping for some settled weather in the coming weeks, Enjoy!!
GOLD COASTERS
Due to the inclemency of the weather last Thursday, the group decided to have a lunch date which turned out to be a fabulous day out and enjoyed by all!! Hopefully we will be back on the fairways next Thursday for our 10 hole competition and our spring league. Thanks a mill Anne for organising our lunch date, it was brilliant!!
MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS
Our annual mass for deceased members and friends takes place on Friday 9th February at 7.30pm in the Gold Coast Hotel. This is the time of year when we remember past members and friends and we will remember with fondness our dear departed Fr. Jerry Condon who was a member and celebrant of our masses.
Looking forward to seeing as many as possible at this annual celebration of the lives of members no longer with us!!
CARE OF GREENS
We would like to ask all players to please repair all pitch marks, even if they are not your own.
HANDICAP COMMITTEE
Our Handicap secretary and committee will be meeting again in Feb/March 2024 for ongoing review. To date, all decisions were unanimous.
NEW MEMBER DEALS 2024
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.