PRESIDENTS PRIZE

Our President Frank will host his weekend on 19th to the 21st of August 22, qualifying on Friday and Saturday with the final Sunday morning.  The format will be white/stableford.  The scramble will take place on Wednesday 17th August.  Please note bookings for this are to be made online, drawsheet closes 10am on the morning of the scramble.  We will have more details in next week’s notes.

TEAM NEWS

Well done to all our teams who represented the Goldcoast during the summer, to all our Managers and Players you did yourselves proud and represented the club with pride well done to all.

GOLFER OF THE YEAR STANDINGS

Golfer of the year after 8 events and we have joint leaders at the moment.

The current standings are;

57 John Hallinan

57 Michael Wall

53 Alan Darcy

52 John Enright

51 Thomas Long

50 Willie Flavin

46 Peter O’Keeffe

45 Maurice Fennell

44 Ivan O’Connor

44 Michael Whelan

42 Andrew Travers

42 John D Walsh

CONDOLENCES

We offer our condolences to fellow golfer Ned Connors and family on the sad passing of his brother Maurice which occurred during the week, RIP.

CLUB MATCHPLAYS

The Club Mixed Foursomes and Michael White Memorial Club Foursomes draws for playing partners and deadlines have been posted on the Club WhatsApp and are on display in the downstairs computer room.  Please note due to uneven numbers in the Mixed Foursomes and a surplus of men, refunds are due to some men who didn’t make the draw, please enquire at the kiosk. Good luck to all competitors.

RESULTS

Mon Open 1^st Aug

1^st Siobhan Fitzpatrick Tipperary (22) 42

2^nd Brian Fox West Waterford (20) 41

Gross Barry Power (3) 34

Tues 2^nd Aug Open Singles 2022

1^st Bernard Harrington (20) 44pts

2^nd Tadgh O’Currin (18) 43pts

3^rd Patsy Walsh (25) 42pts

4^th Pat O’Sullivan (25) 41pts

5^th Sean MacCraith (12) 41pts

1^st Lady: Jean Kelly Faithlegg (31)44pts

2^nd Lady: Lourdes McCarthy Fermoy (24) 41pts.

Fri 5^th Aug Open Singles

1^st James Hayes (8) 41pts

2^nd Richard Queally West Waterford (26) 41pts

Gross Michael White (+1) 34pts

3^rd Sean Nugent Cahir Park (22) 39pts

4^th John N O’Connell Raffeen Creek (19) 39pts

1^st Lady: Breda Veale (28) 40pts

Sat. 6^th Aug Club Singles

1^st Kieran McCarthy (8) 41

2^nd Peter O’Keeffe (13) 40

3^rd Michael White (+1) 38

Sun 7^th Monthly Medal

1^st John Kiely (6) 68

2^nd Brian Magill (8) 68

3^rd Patrick Bagge (16) 69

Gross Michael White (+2) 70

HH Barry Doyle (19) 72

4^th John Hallinan (6) 70

GENTS FIXTURES

Tues. 9^th Aug Open Gents Singles S/F

Fri 12^th Open Gents Singles S/F

Sat. 13^th Aug Club Comp, Open Gents Singles S/F

Sun 14^th Aug, Club Comp, Open Gents Singles S/F

Tues. 16^th Open Gents Singles S/F

INTRODUCTORY RATES FOR NEW MEMBERS

Here at the Gold Coast Golf Club we have fantastic Introductory rates for new members: New Gents member only €500 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee. New Gents Senior (65+) only €400 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee. New Lady member only €400 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee. New Lady Senior (65+) only €350 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.

For an application form or further information on our fees, please contact our Director of Golf Irene on golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com or 058 44055

SOCIETIES AND GREEN FEES WELCOME

Gold Coast Golf Club warmly welcome Societies and Green fees and we look forward to greeting you and your guests and friends. For bookings contact Irene Lynch our Director of Golf on 05844055 or golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com for favorable rates and to discuss your booking requirements.

LADIES NOTES

FIXTURES

10 Hole On-going Competition

18 Hole On-going 2 card Competition

Sat/Sun 13/14 Aug 18 Hole S/F sponsored by Comeragh Oil and qualifier for Eileen Murphy Memorial

Wed 17th Aug President’s Scramble

Sun 21st Aug President’s Prize (GOY)

Sat/Sun 27/28 Aug 18 Hole S/F sponsored by Mari Mina Pharmacy

Sat/Sun 03/04 Sept 18 Hole S/F sponsored by Isabel’s Place

Sat/Sun 10/11 Sept 18 Hole sponsored by Qually Walsh (GOY)

12-18 Sept Club Classic

Open 18 Hole Competition for Ladies and Gents every Tue and Friday

RESULTS

18 Hole S/F sponsored by Willow&Oak

1st Eileen Good (45) 51pts

2nd Mary Fennell (48) 42pts

3rd Aine Campbell (48) 42pts on C/B

In our Open Fri competition, Mary Clancy romped home with another great score of 37pts off her new handicap from previous week’s placing. Well done Mary and to all the ladies on great scores!!

WEDNESDAY SOCIAL GOLF

From Wednesday 10th Aug we will be holding a weekly social 10 Hole competition, this will be a fun event so don’t be shy about turning up and catching up with your friends and golf buddies!!

Registration is 2pm on the day with Anne Keane who is organising this event. Please support, as these midweek events are fantastic to keep you swinging and enjoying the game!!

PRESIDENT’S PRIZE WEEKEND

Our Presidents Frank and Ger will hold their respective competitions over the weekend from 19-21 Aug, with qualifying rounds on Fri and Sat and the final on Sunday with a shotgun start. The President’s scramble takes place on Wed 17th Aug with a fabulous BBQ to follow, another great event not to be missed!! More details to follow re online booking, in the meantime we wish our Presidents the very best for their upcoming event!!

OPEN TEAM EVENTS

Due to unforeseen circumstances our Open Team Events are re-scheduled to Wednesdays for August and September, the new dates are as follows:

Wed 24th Aug Open 3 Ball Rumble kindly sponsored by Garveys.

Wed 28th Sept Open 3 Ball, format to be advised.

H/Cap Limit 36 Please note change of dates

GOLFER OF THE YEAR 2022

The top 10 rankings after the last 3 GOY competitions are as follows:

Mary Dunbar 24pts

Irene Lynch 19pts

Karen Darcy 17pts

Isobel Kirwan 17pts

Angela O’Connor 16pts

Leanne Bumster 14pts

Deirdre Ruane 14pts

Lorraine Troy 14pts

Katie Kiely 13pts

Esther McGuckian 13pts

Well Done everybody and it’s all to play for in the next couple of GOY competitions. Full list of contenders available on our WhatsApp group.

MARKING OF CARDS

Golf Ireland guidelines have stated that all 3 handicaps must be recorded on cards for competition and casual rounds for handicap purposes. To avoid disqualification you must record your h/cap index, playing h/cap and most importantly the course h/cap, all of these are available on the Golf Ireland app and also on screen

when you log in for competitions. It is also important not to enter a zero for stableford competitions as it interferes with standard scratch, if you blank a hole just record the shots as the computer will adjust accordingly. All scores must be recorded by the marker and signed in agreement with the player before being returned no later than 30mins after you finish your round.

NEW MEMBER DEALS

Ladies, if you had ever thought of taking up golf, now is the time to do it, our Lady Captain Isobel 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 new members and beginners, please contact our Director of Golf Irene or Brian in the kiosk on 058 44055 for more information.