Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 30th August 2020
GENTS FIXTURES
Tues 1st Sept Open Gents & Ladies 18H Singles S/F
Fri. 4th Sept Club comp, Open Gents 18H Singles S/F
Sat 5th Sept Club comp, Open Gents Singles S/F
Sun. 6th Tony Dunford Singles S/F White, Open Gents & Ladies 18H Singles S/F
Tues 8th Sept Open Gents & Ladies 18H Singles S/F
RESULTS
Fri. 28th Aug
1 Niall Walsh 8 38 Dungarvan,
2 Darren O’Droma 9 38
Gross Nioclas Conduin 6 38 West Waterford,
3 Seamus Freeman 13 37 Douglas.
Sat. 29th Aug
1 Joey Veale 13 40
2 Seanie Lenihan 5 39
3 Niall Walsh 8 38
Sat 29th Aug Open Gents Singles
1 Rob McCarthy 19c 42 Fermoy
2 Stephen O’Brien 9c 36 Fota
Sun. 30th May Monthly Medal
1 Martin Morris 7 69
2 Ryan Duke 18 72
Gross Michael White 1 75
Sun. 30th Open Singles
Martin O Driscoll West Waterford 14c 36
The Player of the Year and Order of Merit awards will take place this year. The list below includes remaining competitions for these events: –
| Date | Competition | Tees | GOY | Format |
| 06/09 | Tony Dunford | White | No | Stableford |
| 20/09 | September Medal | Blue | Yes | Stroke |
| 27/09 | Bobby Buckley | White | No | Stableford |
| 04/10 | April Medal | Blue | Yes | Stroke |
| 11/10 | Half Sub | Blue | Yes | Stableford |
CLUB COMMUNICATION
If you are reading these weekly notes from the website, that is good. However, if you give your email address to the kiosk you can receive these notes by email. Also, WhatsApp is being widely used now by the club and members to keep people informed of events and, like last Saturday, provide live updates from competitions.
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.
RECIPROCAL GREENFEE ARRANGEMENT WITH DUNGARVAN AND WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUBS
For many years now, all three golf clubs in Dungarvan have operated a reciprocal arrangement where Monday to Friday, members of Gold coast Golf Club can play Dungarvan or West Waterford (or vice versa) for a reduced green fee of €15. This does not apply weekends or for competitions. Bookings can be made by contacting the respective offices.
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER TO GAA PLAYERS UNDER 36 YEARS OLD 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 decided to make 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
Sat/Sun 05/06 Sept 18 Hole S/F sponsored by Deise Golf
18 Hole S/F on-going competition
10 Hole S/F on-going competition
Open 18 Hole S/F competition Gents/Ladies every Tuesday and Friday
RESULTS
18 Hole S/F sponsored by Wine Buff
1st Rosie Murphy (12) 38pts
2nd Mairead Ryan (23) 35pts
3rd Mary Kiely (11) 34pts
Fri. 28th Aug
1 Doreen Freeman Douglas 23 37
WINTER LEAGUE SPONSORED BY MOORINGS BAR &RESTAURANT
Weekly winners of the winter league are now posted on our WhatsApp group and vouchers can be picked up from kiosk. Team prizes to be presented at a later date!!
OPEN 18 HOLE LADIES AND GENTS
The ladies are now in a privileged position in being able to play in two open competitions per week. The Tuesday Open 18 Hole which was originally a seniors competition is now open to all ages and is proving to be a great attraction for visitors, the men’s Friday Open 18 Hole is now open to ladies giving us a choice of competitions to play in!!
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 is now gearing towards the semi-final stage with Bernie awaiting the outcome of match between Miriam v Mary C while Angela v Rebecca match yet to be played. Congrats and Good luck to all in the semi-final round and enjoy a sporting match!!!
LADY CAPTAIN’S OUTING
Our outing to Ballykisteen Golf Club on Sat 29th Aug proved a huge success for the ladies with our novice golfers getting excited to be playing their first 18 hole competition. While it was a baptism of fire for some, the greens were magnificent and the signature holes were a challenge, but there were some fabulous scores returned.
A big Thank You to Bernie who procured the deal and to Lady Captain Anne and committee members who were involved in the organisation of the outing, a great time was had by all.
EILEEN MURPHY PERPETUAL 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!!
OPEN DAY FIXTURES
Mon, 21st Sept Open Champagne Scramble.Visitor entry, €15 H/cap limit 36
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 kiosk 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!