DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Reminder. John White’s Captain’s day is on the weekend of 10th, 11th and 12th September and Brian Dunbar’s President day is on the weekend of 1st ,2nd and 3rd of October.
IRISH MIXED FOURSOMES
Congratulations to our Mixed Foursomes Team and Management on a great win on Sunday against opponents Lismore. The matches were closely contested with our pairing coming out top in exciting matches. We wish the team the very best of luck in the next round.
RESULTS
Mon. 2nd Aug Open Gents and Ladies Singles S/F
1st Rico Goosen (21) 39,
Gross Barry Power (5) 30,
Best Lady Terri Lawlor 35 40
Tues. 3rd August: 1st James Conroy (20) 44, 2nd Patsty Walsh (25) 42, 3rd Jimmy O’Dwyer (10) 42, 4th Andy Travers (17) 42, 1st Lady Ina O’Shea Faithlegg 31 46, 2nd Marie Roche Faithlegg (30) 41, 3rd Marion Walsh Faithlegg(19) 37
Fri. 6th August Open Gents and Ladies singles S/F
1st Rian O’Dwyer 15 41 , 2nd Sean Mac Craith 18 38, Gross Thomas Conway 4 32, 3rd John D Walsh 26 37, Best Lady Jeanne Madden Kinsale 25 36.
Sat 7th Aug Gents Club Singes S/F
1st Coery Roche (10) 39pts. 2nd Seanie MacCraith (18) 39pts. Gross Barry Power (4) 31pts.
Sat 7th Aug Gents Open Singes S/F. 1st.Steven Barron Waterford (9) 38pts.
Sun. 8th Aug Singles: 1 Paul O’Dea 26 44, 2 Kealan Walsh 24 42, Gross Barry Power 4 34, 3 Michael Kelleher 25 37, 4 James Conroy 20 37
Sun. 8th Open: Conor Fitzgerald Tramore Golf Club 6 38
GENTS FIXTURES
Tues. 10th Aug Open Gents & Ladies Singles S/F
Fri.13th Aug Open Gents & Ladies Singles S/F
Sat. 14th Gents Club Comp/Open Singles S/F
Sun. 15h Aug Gents Club Comp /Open Singles S/F
Tues. 17th Aug Open Gents & Ladies Singles S/F
WORLD HANDICAPPING SYSTEM AND GOLF IRELAND APP at www.golfireland.ie
The World Handicap System was launched in November 2020. Please go to the Golf Ireland website and find your handicap index. The WHS is an averaging system based using the best 8 of the last 20 scores on your record. To access your handicap information, you must register and create a new account at www.golfireland.ie using your eight-digit CDH number and 4-digit PIN, both of which are printed on the rear of your GUI/ILGU Member Card. You can also now download the new Golf Ireland App which will also enable you to view your own handicap index and playing record. We would urge all members to register now and familiarise themselves with the WHS system.
HOW DID I DO APP FOR COMPETITION SIGN IN AND SCORE ENTRY
The facility exists for members to sign in and input their scores at the Club for competitions through their phone on the Howdidido mobile App. Members are encouraged to register for this service on the HowdidiIdo website.
INTRODUCTORY MEMBER RATES
Thank you to our all our member who have paid their annual subscription and we’d like to give a very warm welcome to all our new members who recently joined.
Here at the Gold Coast Golf Club we also have fantastic Introductory rates for new members.
New Gents member only €450 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Gents Senior (65+) only €350 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Lady member only €350 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Lady Senior (65+) only €300 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 in accordance with Covid guidelines and we look forward to greeting you and your guests and friends in 2021. For bookings contact Irene Lynch our Director of Golf on 05844055 or golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com for favourable rates and to discuss your requirements.
LADIES NOTES
FIXTURES
10 Hole On-going Competition
9 Hole On-going for Beginners starting Mon 2 Aug
18 Hole Captain’s Prize to Ladies kindly sponsored by John White Sun 15th Aug (GOY)
18 Hole sponsored by Deise Golf Sat /Sun 21/22 Aug
18 Hole sponsored by Dalton Jewellers (re-scheduled) Sat/Sun 28/29 Aug (GOY)
Open 3 Ball Champagne Scramble Mon 20th September
18 Hole Open Competition for Ladies and Gents every Tue and Friday
RESULTS
18 Hole S/F sponsored by Miss Designer Golf
1st Breda Conway (25) 44pts
2nd Ruth Hannigan (24) 43pts
3rd Eilo Fitzgerald (23) 40pts
We had another great week of scorching scores from our weekend competition with Breda, Ruth and Eilo coming in with 40+ pts again, congrats to all and great shooting!!
BEGINNERS 9 HOLE ON-GOING SPONSORED BY MUNSTER INSURANCES
We have started an ongoing 9 hole for the beginners with 2 cards to count since Monday 2nd Aug. Entry is €3 and all details are posted in downstairs kiosk. Enjoy!!
CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES MATCHPLAY
Wishing our ladies and gents the very best of luck in their respective matches!!
OPEN TEAM EVENTS
Our last Open team event will be on Monday 20th Sept and we are back to the very popular Champagne Scramble. Further details of this event will be posted on our WhatsApp group and these notes.
INTER CLUB COMPETITIONS
It was a case of mixed fortunes for the Goldcoast teams in our Inter Club matches during the week.
First out were our Intermediate ladies team who put up a great battle against Waterford Castle on Wednesday 4th all hinging on the home players. Our girls played spectacular golf against a sporting Waterford side and we wish them the very best of luck in the next leg. We hope to see them soon for our next open team event.
Next out were our Ladies Junior cup team on Saturday, who were defeated by near neighbours Dungarvan in a close contest. Well done to all the players on both sides who battled hard in testing conditions. We wish Dungarvan all the best in the next round.
Finally on Sunday we had better fortunes as our Mixed team overcame opponents Lismore in very exciting matches. The team was delighted with a thrilling win and well done to all involved. We look forward to supporting them in the next round.
JUNIOR GOLF
A female panel is needed to help with our Junior Sector which will commence on Sunday evenings, start date to be confirmed. Garda vetting and a safeguarding course 1 is a requirement and will be organised online by the club.
If you can spare some time, please add your name to the panel, your help will be much appreciated.
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. 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.
COVID 19
The guidelines for now are members with no restriction on households permitted per booking for social or club competitions. Meanwhile all regulations have to be adhered to when entering and playing your round. Members please make yourselves aware of the changing guidelines in relation to golf from the government and Golf Ireland, information regarding any changes will be posted on the wwwgolfireland.ie
NEW MEMBER DEALS
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 new members and beginners including tuition, please contact our Director of Golf Irene or Brian in the kiosk on 058 44055 for more information.
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!