Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 29^th April 2018:

Friary Team beaten in All Ireland Final:

Great effort by Friary Boys just come up short. Despite the terrible weather and play being suspended for a while as the greens flooded, the Friary team went on to defeat the well fancied RBAI team from Ulster in a very tight semi-final on Tuesday last in Monkstown. However it was not to be their day as the Connaught champions scraped through in a very close fought final. This team can be very proud of their achievements and we say well done to all involved. The teams consisted of Michael Lenihan (Gold Coast), Jake O ‘Riordan (Dungarvan), Daniel Raher (Dungarvan), Michael Troy(Dungarvan) and Seanie Lenihan (Gold Coast) and Barry Morrisssey Dungarvan).

Match-Plays:

Gold Coast Cup Draw:

All matches to be completed by 4^th May

Tom White v Michael Kavanagh, Frank Waters v Tommy Long, Dave O’Connor v John Hallinan, Declan Kiely v Willie Flavin, Brian O’Connor v John W Walsh, Eamonn O’Donnell v Kieran Cullinan, Derek Power v Conan Watt, Ger Bagge v John White, Michael Whelan v Jimmy O’Dwyer, Seanie Lenihan v John McArthur, Colin McArthur v Andy Travers.

Michael White Memorial Foursomes Draw:

All matches to be completed by 4^th May

Austin Kiely & Darren Power v John Flynn & Michael Whelan.

John White & Frank Waters v Johnny Hughes & Richard Walsh.

Jimmy O’Dwyer & John Queally v Declan Kiely & Rafa Alvarez.

Brian O’Connor & Nicholas Power v Micheal White & Bob O’Brien.

Michael Wall & Willie Flavin v Kieran Cullinan & Nicholas Fitzgerald.

Fund-Raising Raffle

Members and visitors will have the chance to win a goodie filled hampers kindly donated by our President, Captain and Maurice. The draw for the hampers will take at the presentation night on 18^th May.

JB Carr

Gold Coast played West Waterford in the 2^nd round match on Tuesday last in the Gold Coast. West Waterford won two matches on the 16^th, the Gold Coast won the next match on the 19^th, the fourth match was also on the 19^th when West Waterford secured a win by winning the 18^th hole in the final match. The Gold Coast team consisted of Paddy Walsh, Dave O’Connor, Bob O’Brien, Seamus O’Connell, Andy Travers, Sean Horgan, Maurice Fennell, Michael Whelan, Johnny Hughes and John Queally. Frank Waters was present as reserve. Best of luck to West Waterford in the rest of the tournament.

Date for your Diary:

The Annual Tony Dunford Memorial Day will take place on Wednesday 20^th June.

Dungarvan Golf International over 20 Years in Existence:

Running from Monday 28^th May to Thursday 31^st May, this tournament, which is run over the three local courses, continues to prove popular with players coming from USA, England and Ireland to take part. This year we hope to encourage more members from the three local clubs to take part by offering them a special rate of €45 entry for the competition instead of the normal €140.

Fixtures:

Tuesday 1^st May: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Friday 4^th May: Open Singles.

Saturday 5^th May: Club Competition

Sunday 6^th May: May Monthly Medal

Tuesday 8^th May: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Results:

Saturday 28^th April: Club Competition.

1^st: Andy Travers (15) 37 pts.

Sunday 29^th April: Vice-Captain’s Prize presented by Pat Power.

1^st: Neil Dermody (10) 43 pts.

2^nd: Seamus O’Connell (13) 40 pts.

Gross: Micheal White (1) 34 pts.

3^rd: Sean Carmody (12) 40 pt.

LADIES NOTES

Fixtures

10 hole ongoing

18 hole ongoing

28/29 Apr Comserv 18 h sponsored comp

Open Days:

Monday 21^st May sponsored by Supervalu

Monday 11^th June sponsored by Shaws Department Stores

Sunday 1^st/Monday 2^nd July sponsored by Willow & Oak

Sunday 19^th/Monday 20^th August sponsored by Dawn Meats.

Annual Club Classic: The ladies team comp was won by Esther McGuckian, Ger Hallinan, & Mairead Ryan.

ILGU matches:

Intermediate (handicap 16-21) team of Karen Darcy, Elaine Goss, Lorraine Troy, Ger Hallinan and Ruth Hannigan, ably managed by Patricia Doyle travelled the short distance to West Waterford on Sun 29^th Apr to take on Mitchelstown. A great win was secured in fantastic sunshine, spirits are high for the next round on may 27^th v winners of Doneraile v Dungarvan

Membership Offers

If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2018 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us; firstly we are a friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is intoxicating!!

We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and the natural beauty of the setting. If you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

Get into golf : This coming week Thu 26^th Apr will be a fun free for all scramble where the emphasis will be on the craic! No equipment or knowledge required, just comfy clothing.

Mixed- club: any ladies interested in the club mixed please put your names on sheet in kiosk