WINTER LEAGUGE 2025/26 – CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
With the shorter evenings now upon us, the Gold Coast Golf Club is pleased to announce that preparations are under way for the 2025/26 Winter League.
Captains of last year’s teams are in the process of contacting their members to confirm participation for the upcoming season.
Any members who were not part of a team last year, or those who are new to the club and wish to take part, are kindly requested to add their name and contact number to the sign-up sheet located in the kiosk. It is important that this is completed at your earliest convenience to assist the organising committee in finalising the teams.
We look forward to another successful and competitive Winter League.
RYDER CUP COMPETITION AND PINK DAY
On Sunday 28th Sept a special competition has been devised to coincide with the Ryder Cup. Teams of two players will play fourball for the 1st six holes, singles for the second six holes and foursomes for the final six holes, the formats being used during the Ryder Cup.
Players can pick their own partner for this event, and teams can be made up of gents, ladies or mixed. There will be a prize for the best gent’s team, best ladies team and best mixed teams. The presentation of prizes will take place in the Gold Coast at 4 pm.
Handicaps: Players will use their index for the day. For the 1st twelve holes all players will play of their current index. For the final six holes players will combine their handicaps, divide by three. The competition will be Stableford.
The men’s club will sponsor the prizes for the day and proceeds from the competition will go towards the Ladies Club Charity Pink Day.
CONDOLENCES
We offer our Condolences to Denis Conway on the death of his sister Mary Crowley nee Conway which occurred during the weekend. May God have mercy on her gentle soul.
MICHAEL CASHMAN TROPHY
Hard luck to the Michael Cashman team who were beaten by Thurles in the Munster quarter final last week. They put in a great effort all summer and can be very proud of how far they got in the competition and did the Gold Coast proud.
SUMMER MIXED SCRAMBLE
Our third and final mixed scramble took place last Wednesday with our best turnout yet of 6 teams. The weather was once again glorious and some great golf was played over the 9 holes. A big thanks to Mary Dunbar who organised the registration, Martin Morris who organised the handicaps, Doc O’ Connor who checked the cards and the men’s club who once again sponsored the prizes. The scoring was very close and the results were as follows.
1st John White/Martina Corkery/Brian Dunbar/Michael Marrinan
2nd Tommy Long/Michael Kavanagh/John Dooley/Breeda Murphy
3rd Martin Morris/Tom Reynolds/Brendan Fitzgerald/Frank Mulvihill
ON THE COURSE
Please remember the Three R’s: Rake Bunkers – Always rake the bunker after use, leaving it as you would hope to find it. Replace Divots – Replace and firmly press down any divots taken. Repair Pitch Marks – Repair your own pitch marks (and any others you see) on the greens to help keep surfaces smooth and true. Your cooperation helps maintain the course in excellent condition for everyone, thank you.
GENTS RESULTS
Tues 2nd September Open Singles
1st Eddie Tingle Kinsale (15) 39
2nd Pat Norris (19) 39
3rd Jerry O’Callaghan (26) 39
4th Michael Mackey (14) 38
1st Lady Rosemary Maher Co. Tipperary (29) 40pts
Fri 5th September Open Singles
1st John Callanan (13) 43
2nd Pakie Horan Co. Tipperary (14) 42
Gr Michael White (+1) 35
3rd John Henley ((16) 39
4th Charles Walsh (25) 39
Sat. 6th Sept Open Singles
1st Ryan Duke (9) 38
2nd John Faherty (17) 35
Sun 7th Sept Monthly Medal GOY
1st Anselm Hayes (15) 67
2nd Alan Darcy (9) 68
Gross Martin Morris (6) 75
High Handicap Ned O’Connor (20) 71
GENTS FIXTURES
Tues 9th Sept Open Singles
Fri 12th Sept Open Singles
Sat. 13th Sept Club Comp
Sun 14th Sept Club Comp
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.
DUNGARVAN GOLF TRIANGLE
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LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
10 Hole Gold Coasters Competition every Thursday
Sat/Sun Sponsored competition every weekend
Open 18 Hole Singles for Ladies and Gents every Tuesday & Friday
RESULTS
Silver Medal, Lorraine Troy
Bronze Medal, Caroline O’Connor
Gold Coasters 10 Hole
1st Inseun Kim (17) 20pts
2nd Angela O’Connor (22) 19pts
GOLFER OF THE YEAR
The following are in the top of the leader board for 2025
Martina Corkery 26pts
Mairead Ryan 26pts
Katie Kiely 24pts
Eilo Fitzgerald 19pts
Ruth Hannigan 18pts
GOLD COASTERS
There was a good turnout of ladies on the fairways this week despite a somewhat dodgy forecast. Great scores were returned with another of our President’s Prize winners in second place. As per usual Anne had some beautiful prizes for the lucky winners!! Meeting again next Thursday, weather permitting.
LADY CAPTAIN’S OUTING
This year our outing will be to Gowran Park GC on Sun 21st September, tee from 12.30pm, this is a re-scheduled date due to inclement weather on our first option. Looking forward to a great day out to celebrate our Captain Elaine after a very busy year to date!
Tea/coffee and scones on arrival with golf and dinner, all details of the outing are posted on our WhatsApp group.
PLAY IN PINK
This year our Play In Pink for Breast Cancer Research which will be a Ryder Cup format takes place on Sunday 28th Sept, and will include ladies, gents and mixed teams. The men’s club will sponsor the prizes on the day for which we are truly grateful.
We are asking all of our ladies to get their teams together and dress in as much pink as possible. Looking forward to a great day, all details will be posted on our WhatsApp group and in the men’s notes above.
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 on the course. New lady member fee of €408 including Golf Ireland fees for year 1 are on offer now, please contact the office on 058 44055 or email golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com.
for more information.