WESTGATE WINDOWS & DOORS SPONSORED GENTS WINTER LEAGUE 2024/25
The Quarter Finals of the Gents Winter League have now concluded and we move on to the highly anticipated Semi-Finals. Congratulations to Dunhill who overcame Stradbally after a hard-fought match and to Western Allies who secured victory against Ring. The stage is set for an exciting Semi-Final fixture as follows:
Sunday 23rd March 2025
Abbeyside V’s Dunhill – Tee-off at 9.45am
Nire/Touraneena V’s Western Allies – Tee-off at 11.15am
A sincere thank you to all team captains and players for their dedication throughout the competition and a special thanks to our sponsors Westgate Windows & Doors.
Best of luck to all the teams in the Semi-Finals.
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. All you pay for dinner is €7.50 with the voucher.
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!
TABLE QUIZ – FRIDAY 14TH MARCH
A Table Quiz run by the Ladies Club will be hosted this Friday 14th March at 8.15pm in the Goldcoast Hotel. The legendary Bob will be our quizmaster ensuring an evening of fun and entertainment!
Teams: Tables of 4 (€10 per person)
Prizes: Fantastic prizes and spot prizes to be won
Food: Finger food served during the interval
Raffle: Exciting raffle with splendid prizes
Bring along your friends, family, and golf buddies for a great night of trivia, laughter and fun.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
16th March Captains Drive- In
17th March Open Gents and Ladies Singles S/F
23rd March Winter League Semi Finals
30th March Winter League Final
GENTS RESULTS
Tues 4th March
1st Robert Walton (19) 42
2nd Paddy Walsh (16) 41
Fri 7th Mar Open Singles S/F
1st Denis Conway (11) 39pts
Sat. 8th Club competition
1st Dermot Walsh (7) 36
Sun 9th Mar club comp
1st Dermot Waslsh (7) 38
2nd Ivan O’Connor (3) 38
3rd Declan Kiely (12) 37
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Tues 11th Mar Open Singles
Fri. 14th Mar Open Singles
Sat. 15th March Club competition
Sat. 16th Captains Drive In and Scramble
Mon. 17th Open Gents & Ladies Singles
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.
DUNGARVAN GOLF TRIANGLE
Experience three championship golf courses, all within 10 minutes of Dungarvan town for unbeatable value. Play three rounds of golf for just €90 with this exclusive deal, available daily. For more information, contact Goldcoast Golf Club at 058 44055 or email golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com. It’s the perfect choice for your next golfing getaway.
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
8 Mar 10 Hole Easter Feast 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
Rd 7 Esther McGuckian 34pts
Rd 8 Betty O’Connell 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
Rd 5 Margaret Mulhearne 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
TABLE QUIZ
A table quiz run by the ladies club will be hosted on Friday 14th March in the Gold Coast Hotel @8.15pm with the legendary Bob as quizmaster. Tables of 4 @ €10 per person promises to be a fun event with wonderful prizes and spotprizes on the night. Please support by bringing your friends, family and golf buddies for fun and games. Finger food will be served at the interval, there will also be a raffle for some splendid prizes!!
GOLD COASTERS
We had a nice turnout last week with good dry conditions in spite of an unpredictable forecast. We played an 9 hole competition and some great scores were returned despite the fast greens.
We are open for new members if you would like to join our group managed by Anne who organises our golf and social calendar of events on the days when we can’t play golf!!
The input and suggestions from members of the group for our outings so far have proved to be very successful and greatly appreciated. We had some fantastic days out last year and intend to do more for 2025!! Please join us for a relaxed 10 holes of golf and plenty of discussion, fun and laughter!! All are welcome.
RESULTS
1st Anne Keane 18pts
2nd Margaret Mulhearne 18-2=16pts 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 on Sunday 16th March at 11am 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!!
The scramble will be followed by lunch and presentation of prizes. Please register from 10.15am on Sunday to receive your team and starting hole details.
The 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 you pay for dinner is €7.50 with the voucher.
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. 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.