GOLDCOAST GOLF CLUB NOTES 2nd AUGUST 2020

Great to see so many people on the course playing golf.  Conditions were mixed in the week but still a good many people got in a round.  Thanks to Captains John and Anne for remembering the front-line workers on Sunday.  It was a nice touch by the Captains for the year that is in it and we hope your bucket in the kiosk was bursting come Sunday evening.  If you get out to play golf in the coming week enjoy the experience.  The course is in truly magnificent condition.  With the damp and warm conditions the grass is growing great and the whole course looks fresh and green.

FIXTURES

The Player of the Year and Order of Merit awards will take place this year and the list below includes the list of competitions for these events:-

The Gold Coast Cup Matchplay and Scratch Matchplay competitions also take place this year.

GENTS FIXTURES

Tues. 4^th Aug: Open Gents & Ladies 18H Singles S/F,

Fri. 7^th Aug: Open Gents 18H Singles S/F

Sat. 8^th Club Comp, Open Gents 18H Singles S/F

Sun. 9^th Aug: Eugene Collins Singles, Open Gents 18H Singles S/F

Tues 11^th Aug Open Gents & Ladies 18H Singles S/F

GENTS RESULTS

Tues. 28^th July Open Gents 18H Singles

1^st Barry Mason Fermoy (13) 49

2^nd Ben Carey Fermoy (14) 43

Cat 0-9: Chris Gormley Tramore (4) 41

Cat. 10-18: Kevin Ivers Galway Bay (18) 43

Cat. 18+: Ned O’Connor (19) 42

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Fri. 31^st July Open Gents Singles

1 Stephen Lanigan (9) Dungarvan 44

2 Alan Darcy (13) Dungarvan 40

Gross Alan Harty (1) 34

3 Shane Ahern (15) Dungarvan 38

4 Shane Hanrahan (11) West

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Sat. 1^st Aug Club Singles

1^st John Kiely (7) 43

2 John Enright (10) 41

Gross Alan Harty (1) 36

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Sat. 1st Aug Open Singles

1st Jason Murphy Youghal (20) 37pts

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Sun. 2nd Aug

1 Lanson Kelly (10) West Waterford 38pts

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Sun. 2nd Aug Club Singles

1 Harry Scannell 22 41

2 Neil Dermody  5 40

Gross Michael White 1 36

3 Thomas Long  8 39

4 Shane Callanan 12 39

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RESULTS

RULE FOR THE WEEK:  Seeking Advice 

While it is one of the most sociable of sports, golf is a solitary game and this is reflected within the Rules.  You cannot ask advice on club selection, for example, from anyone other than your caddie.    Neither should you offer advice to opponents in competition. However, you may ask for information on the Rules, distances or positions of hazards or the flagstick.    

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

We are delighted to welcome so many new members to the club just now. Committee and Club Members are making themselves available over the next few weeks to accompany new members on the course.  Helping with getting handicaps organised, going through the basic rules and the requirements on the course. Members at the Gold Coast will do everything they can to make you welcome so feel free to put your name down anytime with anyone and enjoy the camaraderie, the game, and the stunning scenery.

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER TO GAA PLAYERS UNDER 36 YEARS OLD

The Gold Coast has had a long association with the GAA down through the years and as most of you know they now have a full-sized playing pitch available in the resort. To continue with this association, the management of the Golf Club has made a special price for membership of the Golf Club for players who currently play GAA and are under the age of thirty six.

On production of a valid GAA Club Membership Card, a player can now join the Gold Coast from now until 1st April 2021 for a once off payment of €250. This figure includes GUI and Club levies. This offer is available to members of all GAA Clubs in Waterford. Players under the age of 25 and in full time education can avail of Student Membership for €180.

FANTASTIC INTRODUCTORY OFFERS FOR NEW MEMBERS

Here at the Goldcoast Golf Club we have a fantastic Gents Full Member rate for new members of only €450 inclusive of GUI fees. We also have, an extremely attractive, Gents Senior (65+) rate for new members which is only €350 including GUI fees. For an application form or further information on our special introductory offers for new members, please contact 058 44055. We’d be delighted to welcome you to our Club.

LADIES NOTES

FIXTURES

Tues 4^th Aug Open Ladies & Gents Singles

Sat/Sun   08/09 Aug 18 Hole (GOY) sponsored by David Hayes

Sat/Sun 15/16 Aug 18 Hole S/F sponsored by Member

18 Hole on-going competition

10 Hole on-going competition

RESULTS

18 Hole S/F sponsored by Member

1^st Elaine Nash (20) 44pts

2^nd Ruth Hannigan (22) 42pts

3^rd Anne Purcell (24) 41pts

18 Hole S/F kindly sponsored by Lady Captain Anne

1^st Esther McGuckian(11) 40pts

2^nd Ger Hallinan(17) 37pts

3^rd Helena Fitzgerald(17) 36pts

Champagne Scramble, Mon 27 July

1^st Maria Power, Phil Whyte, Breda Foley – Slievenamon GC 73pts

2^nd Ann Ladd (Killarney GC), Monica McCormac, Eilish Flynn – Mitchelstown GC 73pts on countback

3^rd Mary Clancy, Rebecca Kavanagh (Gold Coast GC), Miriam Matthews – D/van GC 72pts

28/07/20 Open Ladies Singles

1^st Ciara Lomasney Castlemartyr (38) 47

2^nd Cathy O’Gorman Cahir Park (31) 40

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations and well done to our brilliant ladies club secretary Mary K who was runner-up in Lady Captain’s Prize in Dungarvan GC over the bank holiday weekend!!

ON-GOING COMPETITIONS

Our on-going competitions started on Wed 22nd July giving our ladies a choice of 10 or 18 hole format. The entry fee will be €3 for 10 hole and €5 for 18 hole competitions and entry sheet is available in downstairs kiosk.

Match-Play Singles sponsored by Shaws Department Stores

Our singles match-play pairings have been posted to our WhatsApp group, please make yourselves aware of the draw and play by dates as first round is to be completed by 16^th Aug. Good luck to all and enjoy a sporting match!!! Entry will be in downstairs kiosk.

ILGU MUNSTER FIXTURES

Munster Cup, Nenagh GC on Mon 17^th Aug, team of three to represent the club. H/cap 20 and under, no step down, format is 18 H stroke, entries close on Tue 11^th Aug.

Eileen Murphy Perpetual Memorial Trophy,

The ladies who will represent us in Cork GC on Mon 28^th Sept. for this competition will be Rosie Murphy and Elaine Nash, two very strong players and we wish them both the very best of luck on the day!!

Eleanor Tivy Cup

The team representing us in the Eleanor Tivy cup in Adare Manor GC on Mon 24^th Aug is Anne Purcell, Bernie Morrissey and Angela O’Connor.  We wish our ladies the very best of luck on the day and mostly to enjoy the occasion!!

OPEN DAY FIXTURES

Mon, 17^th Aug Open 3 Ball Rumble

Mon, 21^st Sept Open Champagne Scramble

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LADIES OUTING

To give you something to look forward to; a proposed outing has been organised to Ballykisteen GC on Sat 29^th August, the deal consists of 1 night BB, golf and dinner for €110 sharing or €140 single. If you don’t wish to stay overnight, golf and dinner is €60, Tee time on Sat is starting 1.30pm. The sheet is posted in downstairs kiosk, please tick relevant section when adding your name, a deposit of €50 is payable before 1^st Aug to secure the booking. Please put deposit in envelope with your details addressed to Bernie Morrissey and hand into kiosk. The committee members are all very excited about this venture and hope it will be a great day for the ladies, a big Thank You to Bernie for organising this fantastic deal!!

COMMITTEE MEETING

Our next meeting takes place on Friday 7^th Aug, same venue at 8pm.

NEW MEMBER DEALS

We would like to welcome our new lady members to the club, and hopefully will meet you all soon, please leave your mobile numbers with kiosk staff so that you can be added to our WhatsApp group.

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 beginners including free tuition, please contact the office on 058 44055 for more information.

For your information ladies, 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. Please keep yourself informed of new notifications within the club!