WESTGATE WINDOWS & DOORS SPONSORED GENTS WINTER LEAGUE 2024/25
The league stage of our Gents Winter League has now concluded, and we move on to the match play section. Congratulations to Abbeyside on securing the top spot and winning the league section, closely followed by Nire/Touraneena. Both teams advance directly to the semi-finals where they await the winners of the quarter-finals.
The quarter-final fixtures are as follows:
Western Allies vs. An Rinn – Sunday 9th March, tee-off at 10:00am
Dunhill vs. Stradbally – Sunday 9th March, tee-off at 11:30am
A sincere thank you to all team captains and players for their dedication throughout the winter months ensuring the continued success of the league. A big thank you to our sponsors Westgate Windows & Doors Dungarvan for their valued support.
Special thanks to Irene and Brian for keeping the scores updated each week and to everyone involved in making this league a success. Best of luck to all teams in the matchplay stage!
WINTER LEAGUE MATCHPLAY – HANDICAP CALCULATION
Here’s how you’re playing handicap will be worked out:
1. Start with your current Handicap Index
2. Take off any points adjustments from the league section
3. Calculate course handicap using white tees ratings (31 Dec)
4. Final playing handicap = 95% of your course handicap
Any questions, just ask!
CAPTAINS’ DRIVE-IN
Our Captains, Brian Dunbar and Elaine Nash, will officially launch the golf season at the Goldcoast with their Drive-In on Sunday 16th March at 11am. This will be followed by an 18-hole fun scramble and a sit-down meal in the Hotel. The time sheet is now open for bookings.
Entry Fee: €10 – this will be returned to you in a coloured voucher, redeemable on the day towards your carvery in the Hotel.
Scramble Entries: All entries must be submitted on the online timesheet by 12 noon on Saturday 15th March, as the team draw will take place at 1:00pm.
Check-In: Please register from 10.15am on Sunday to receive your team and starting hole details.
We wish our Captains a fantastic day and encourage all members to come along, show their support and enjoy a great day both on and off the course!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
9th March Winter league Quarter Finals
16th March Captains Drive- In
23rd March Winter League Semi Finals
30th March Winter League Final
ALL WEATHER GOLF SIMULATOR
Goldcoast Golf Club extends our best wishes to the Mackle family on the launch of their new business – All Weather Golf.
This exciting addition to Dungarvan offers state-of-the-art indoor golf technology, allowing golfers to play, practice, and perfect their game no matter the weather. Wishing them every success.
GENTS RESULTS
Mon 24th to 28th Feb Winter League WK 18
1st David O’Connor (16) 42pts
2nd Tony Fitzgerald (19) 41.75pts
Gross: Michael White (0) 37pts
3rd Conor O’Brien (13) 41pts
Tues 25th Feb Open Singles
1st Tony Fitzgerald (19) 41
2nd Alan Darcy (9) 39
Fri 28th Feb Open Singles S/F
1st Kieran Quigley (16) 42pts
2nd Tony Fitzgerald (19) 42pts
Gross: Michael White (0) 38pts
Sat. 1st Mar club competition
1st John Faherty (20) 42pts
2nd Tony Moore (7) 41pts
3rd Billy Byrne (10) 40pts
Sun 2nd Mar 2-Man Scramble S/F
1st Eoin Kearns and Ian Dunford 47pts
2nd John W Walsh and Colm Keane 45pts
3rd Brian and David O’Connor 45pts
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Tues 4th Mar Open Singles
Fri 7th Mar Open Singles S/F
Sat. 8th Club competition
Sun 9th Mar club comp, WL Qtr Finals
2025 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 requirements, contact Irene Lynch at 058 44055 or email golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com.
LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
10&18 Hole Spring League
10 & 18 Hole On-going competition
10 Hole Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday
Open 18 Hole Singles for Ladies and Gents every Tuesday & Friday
17 Mar 10 Hole Easter Lamb competition
17-23 March 1st Rd of League Matchplay
24-30 March 2nd Rd of League Matchplay
MOORINGS SPRING LEAGUE
Our league is now coming to the final weeks with some good sunny weather to facilitate the input of scores. At the moment Par-fect Posse captained by Betty are in a great position with a 32pt lead on Stroke of Genius captained by Fiona.
Hole in Wonders and the Long Drive are chasing their tails, but team events have a habit of doing a complete turnaround. It’s all to play for in the next couple of weeks before the 2 week matchplay, which will be fun!!
SPRING LEAGUE RESULTS
18 HOLE
Rd 1 Katie Kiely 43pts
Rd 2 Eileen Good 37pts
Rd 3 Miriam Matthews 37pts
Rd 4 Rosie Murphy 37pts
Rd 5 Rosie Murphy 35pts
Rd 6 Karen Darcy 36pts
10 HOLE
Rd 1 Margaret Mulhearne 21pts
Rd 2 Gillian Cashman 20pts on C/B
Rd 3 Caroline O’Connor 20pts
Rd 4 Mary Dunbar 20pts
Team Standings after Rd 6 for 18Holes & Rd 4 for 10Holes
Par-fect Posse 448pts
Stroke of Genius 416pts
Hole in Wonders 404pts
The Long Drive 398pts
Hazard Heroes 377pts
Birdie Brigade 362pts
GOLD COASTERS
We had a great turnout last week with lovely sunny conditions and a new member joining our little group. Our new member Mairead played spectacular golf to win the competition with a fabulous score on the day!! Well done Mairead, we are delighted to welcome you to our group.
Meeting next Thursday as normal for golf and to discuss our social calendar of events which we didn’t get around to last week, input and suggestions from our members would be greatly appreciated. We would like to see as many as possible on the day, please join us for a fun and relaxed 10 holes and plenty of discussions, fun and laughter. All are welcome.
RESULTS
1st Mairead Curran 30pts
2nd Mary Dunbar 17pts on C/B
DATES FOR DIARY
16 Mar Captain’s Drive In
20/21/22 Jun Captain’s Weekend
22/23/24 Aug President’s Weekend
CAPTAIN’S DRIVE IN
Our Captains Brian and Elaine will hold their drive-in at 11am on Sunday 16th March to start the golfing season for 2025. Both captains are limbering up and practicing their driving ability to see who outdrives who on the day!!
A 18 holes scramble follows the Drive In with lunch and presentation of prizes after.
The time sheet is now open for bookings. Entry Fee is €10 – this will be returned to you in a coloured voucher, redeemable on the day towards your carvery in the Hotel.
All entries must be submitted on the online timesheet by 12 noon on Saturday 15th March as the team draw will take place at 1pm. Please register from 10.15am on Sunday to receive your team and starting hole details. Please come along to support your captains for the Drive-In as it is an important event for both of them, it’s always a fun day out!!
Wishing Elaine and Brian the very best of luck for their special day, enjoy!!
NEW MEMBER DEALS 2025
Ladies, thinking 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.