Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 18th February 2019
Sympathy:
The Club extends condolences to the family of Ray Butler who passed away on Thursday last. Ray was a member here with us for many years. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
John White Winter League Quarter Final:
Next Saturday the quarter-final match between Tourneena and Dungarvan will be take place with the 1st match at 9.00 a.m. The Tourneena team will feature the following players: Brian Fahey, Maurice Swan, John Hallinan, Aaron Crotty, Larry Whelan, Joe Meade, Rafael Alvarez, Tom Reynolds, Darren Williams, Liam Beresford, Neil Dermody, Darren Ó Droma, Jody Hallinan and Ger Hallinan. Dungarvan will include the following: Pat Power, David O’Connor, Kieran Cullinan, Andy Travers, Jimmy O’Dwyer, Gonzalo Macuyu, Tony Condon, Brian O’Connor, Des O’Brien, Pat Murphy, Billy Long, Noel McCann, John D Walsh and Esther McGuckian. The winners of this match will play Copper Coast in the semi-final on Saturday 9th March.
Correction, 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. Alan Harty with 379 pts won the gross with 359 points, John White was 4th with 409 pts and Joe Meade was 5th with 404 points.
Next Saturday/Sunday 16th/17th Feb:
There will be a three person rumble on both days for members and teams can be Gents, Mixed or Ladies.
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 18th to 22nd Feb Club Singles
Tuesday 19th Feb Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
Friday 22nd Feb: Open Gents 18 holes Singles.
Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th Feb: 3 Person Rumble+ Sat. Qtr Final John White Carpentry W.L.
Tues 26th Feb Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
GENTS RESULTS:
Monday 11th to 15th Feb Singles CSS 38.
1st Gonzalo Macaya (0) 37pts
Saturday 16th Sunday 17th 3 Person Scramble
3 Person Scramble.
1st Declan Kiely (12), Michael Whelan (15) Mick Cronin (24) 58 5/8. 2 John White (5) John Hallinan (5) Martina Foley (20) 60 2/8.
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 Rumble Sat/Sun 23-24 Feb
3 Person Rumble
Please note that 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
Results of Round 6
1st Esther McGuckian 23pts
2nd Ger Hallinan 20pts
3rd Bridge Walsh 20pts
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!!
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 golf
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.