Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 11th February 2019
John White Carpentry Winter League
After roughly 1800 games of golf, played over the past 15 weeks the Winter League finally came to a conclusion last Friday. It has been a fantastic league with the weather playing favourable, so many games played, great source of revenue for the Club, generously sponsored by club member John White. Dunhill, like Kilkenny in GAA parlance, reigned supreme for a long number of years and deservedly were the kingpins of the Winter League’s league section as they always put in an extraordinary effort to retain their title.
This year, however, there is a change at the top and Clancy’s Coasters just pipped Dunhill in the final week of the league to claim the title for the 1st time in a long time. Congratulations to the Copper Coast. The final scores in the league are as follows:
Copper Coast 4332
Dunhill 4307
Ballinacourty 4284
Tourneena 4248
Dungarvan 4114
Deise 4096
Abbeyside 3986
Now it is on to the knock-out stages of the league and first up is the quarter final between Tourneena and Dungarvan on Saturday 23rd Feb at 9 a.m. Tourneena will have the honour on the 1st Tee.
On Saturday 9th March both semi-finals will take place with the Copper Coast playing the winners of the quarter-final at 8.30 a.m. and Dunhill playing Ballinacourty at 9.45 a.m. In these matches Copper Coast and Dunhill will have the honour on the 1st Tee. The final is schedules for 9 a.m. on 23rd March. Following the final the presentation of prizes will take place in the Gold Coast Hotel.
Winter League Individual Winners:
Johnny Hughes and Micheal White tied for 1st place, each scoring 413 points. Maurice Swan was in 3rd place with 412 points. John White won the gross with 359 points, Joe Meade was 4th with 404 points.
Next Saturday/Sunday 16th/17th Feb:
There will be a three person scramble on both days for members and teams can be Gents, Mixed or Ladies.
25 Years:
This year the Gold Coast will celebrate 25 years in existence and to mark the occasion the club will host a family day and an anniversary day later in the year. More details nearer the events.
Club Classic:
The dates have now been fixed for our Club Classic for 2019. The event will run for the week 22nd to 28th April. The format will be the same as last year’s, 3 person format as per last year, Gents, Ladies, Mixed at €20 per person with a re-entry at €10
Whats App Group:
If you wish to receive Whats App messages from the Gold Coast concerning what is happening in the Club text your name and number to 086 8390871.
GENTS FIXTURES
Monday 11th to 15th Feb
Tuesday 12th Jan Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
Friday 15th Feb: Open Gents 18 holes Singles.
Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th Feb: 3 Person Scramble (Ladies/Gents}
Tues 19th Feb Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
GENTS RESULTS:
Monday 4th to 8th Feb WK 15 Winter League CSS 40pts
1st Liam Hansbury (12) 46pts
2nd Frank Waters (18) 44pts
Gross Michael White (1) 42pts
Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th Feb: Club Comp.
1st : John McCarthur (13) 38 Points B9
2nd : John Enright (9) 38 Points B9
Gross : Gonzalo Macaya (0) 33 Points
GENTS MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR 2019
Membership fees are currently due, the following are the standard rates for 2019 inclusive of GUI fees
FULL: €575
DISTANCE: €435
HUSBAND & WIFE: €845
COUNTRY: €230
SENIOR: €435
STUDENT: €150
JUVENILE: €90
We can also offer very attractive packages for dual membership to both the golf club and leisure centre and gym and also we have special introductory offers for new members, 058 44055 or goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com
EVERY TUESDAY OPEN GENTS & LADIES SENIORS
Every Tuesday we host our popular Open Seniors (50+) Gents and Ladies Singles competition. Visitor Entry is 12 euro or Golf and Carvery 20 euro. For bookings visit our club website www.goldcoastgolfclub.com or phone 058 44055.
EVERY FRIDAY OPEN GENTS SINGLES
Every Friday at the Gold Coast we host an Open Gents Singles Stableford competition. Visitor Entry is 15 euro or Golf and Carvery 25 euro. For bookings visit our club website www.goldcoastgolfclub.com or phone 058 44055.
SOCIETIES AND GREENFEES WELCOME
To book your society outing here at the Goldcoast contact Irene Lynch Director of Golf for date availability and preferential rates. We look forward to greeting you and your guests and friends in 2019. Tel. 058 44055, email goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com.
LADIES NOTES
Fixtures
10 Hole On-going Competition
18 Hole On-going Competition
18 Hole 3 Per Scramble Sat/Sun 16-17 Feb
18 Hole 3 Per Rumble Sat/Sun 23-24 Feb
3 Person Scramble/Rumble
Please note that the 3 Per Scramble on Sat/Sun 16-17th Feb and the 3 Per Rumble on Sat/Sun 23-24th Feb is open to the ladies, so get your teams together for a fun event weekend!!
Winter League sponsored by The Moorings Bar & Restaurant
Our winter league kindly sponsored by The Moorings Bar and Restaurant over 10 holes has now finished Round 6, and with results now in, the Daisies are still in the lead with the Bluebells in second place being chased once again by the Pansies. As we only have 2 rounds left to play, anything could happen between the leaders so keep up the good work girls!! – remember a point is awarded for each round played even when your score is not counting!! If you want to see how your team is doing, below are the results.
Round 7 starts on Monday11th February and runs for 2 weeks
Team Positions after Rd. 5
Daisies (Mairead) 318
Bluebells (Elaine) 300
Pansies (Peig) 296
Violets (Noirin) 268
Tulips (Lil) 284
Snowdrops (Marie) 280
Daffodils (Mary D) 282
Primroses (Rosie) 271
New 18 Hole On-going Competition
A new 18 Hole on-going competition has now started giving everyone the opportunity to play a 10 or 18 hole game. We will be using the forward tees already in use from the 15 – 18th while the competitions are non qualifying, the entry and re-entry will be €5 with a total of 20 entries per round. Enjoy!!
Coastal Alliance
The re-scheduled Christmas event postponed due to inclement weather went ahead on Thursday 7th Feb in very favourable conditions at West Waterford GC, there was an abundant of praise for the condition of the course and greens, well done to Austin and his team. A big Thank You to Suzanne and her team for organising a great day after all the postponements, all had a very enjoyable game over 13 holes!! The Gold Coast did very well with two ladies featuring. Noirin Darcy won Cat. B and Bernie Morrissey won Cat C, well done girls!!
Membership Offers
If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2019 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us, firstly we are an extremely 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 breathtaking!!
We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and it’s natural beauty, if you would like to sample same, please contact Irene 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.
FEMALE MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR 2019
Memberships are currently due, the following are the standard Ladies rates for 2019 inclusive of ILGU fees
FULL: €420
HUSBAND & WIFE: €845
DISTANCE: €360
COUNTRY: €180
SENIOR €340
STUDENT: €120
JUVENILE: €80
*For Special introductory offers for new members, contact Irene Lynch Director of Golf on 058 44055.