Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 22nd April
GOLDCOAST GOLF CLUB CLASSIC
Yes it’s here! The week of our Golf Classic. The week when members, friends and visitors get to play in a three person team event, that is great fun and that supports the running of the Club for the year. Looking at the timesheet for the week the entry is good so far but we would like to see a few more teams which would make it a great entry. The cost is €20 per person for first entry and re-entry is only €10. There is a fabulous array of prizes on offer such as:
1 night B&B, Dinner and Golf at Mount Wolsley
1 night B & B and Golf at Ballykisteen (Midweek)
3 Golf Bags
3 Coffee Machines
4 Ball in Killeen Castle with Breakfast
3 Wine Hampers
4 Ball in Cork Golf Club
4 Ball in Tramore
4 Ball in Waterford Golf Club
4 Ball in Waterford Castle
4 Ball in Mallow
4 Ball in Faithlegg
3 Amazon Alexa
Also there is a special prize for non GUI/ILGU teams. Golf Membership for 2019 for non GUI/ILGU players on the winning team. If the winning team contains players with official handicaps, those players will get Leisure Centre Membership for 2019. Please see notice in kiosk re above.
To coincide with the Classic there is a raffle running for Hampers for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Fred Perry Trophy/Irish Seniors Inter Club Tournament
Name please of interested players to Bob O’Brien or Liam Clancy
For over 55 on 1st Jan in year of tournament. Team of 10 (5 pairs), max individual handicap 28, combined 42 – based on lowest last year. No caddies allowed; four-ball allowance and four card rule in previous year applies. Format – Four-ball Match Play
Gold Coast are drawn against Youghal and the match will be played in the Gold Coast.
Michael Cashman Fourball Competition:
Gold Coast received a bye in the 1st round of this competition and await the winners of the match between Williamstown and Faithlegg.
GOLF AT THE COAST COMBO €99
Goldcoast have teamed up with up 360 Cookhouse for a fantastic new combination ‘Golf at the Coast Combo’. Tickets are now on sale at both venues, and it’s fitting to launch this exciting new collaboration ahead of the West Waterford Festival of Food event.
Golf at the Coast Combo includes Golf for 2 at the Gold Coast Golf Resort and a meal for 2 and arrival drinks at 360 Cookhouse for €99 per couple! It’s the ultimate day out!
To find out more about our Golf at the Coast Combo contact Gold Coast Golf Resort on (058)44055, email us at golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com/ or Tel. 360 Cookhouse on (058)44537 or email reservations@360cookhouse.ie
ATTRACTIVE MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR NEW MEMBERS
The Gold Coast Golf Club is a championship Par 72 parkland course stretching 6785 yards and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean for 1.5 miles. The scenery is spectacular with unrivalled views of Dungarvan Bay, the Irish Sea and Helvick Head.
At the moment we have very attractive membership rates for existing and new Full and Senior members. We can also offer very attractive packages for dual membership to both the golf club and leisure centre.
We have great facilities here at the Gold Coast. Our championship golf course is maintained in excellent condition offering superb playability and presentation all year round, and our pristine greens are much admired.
Members can relax in the comfortable surroundings of our hotel bar and restaurant where our friendly staff serve delicious food daily.
For new membership enquiries and applications please contact Irene on 058 44055 or goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com.
SOCIETIES AND GREENFEES WELCOME
Gold Coast Golf Club warmly welcome Societies and Green fees and we look forward to greeting you and your guests and friends this year. Our society rates are very competitive and our Director of Golf Irene Lynch is available to provide advice and assistance to the Organisers of outings and Classics. Contact Irene on 05844055 or goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com for favourable rates and to discuss your booking requirements. We aim to ensure that all our visitors enjoy their day with us and we look forward to making your outing a memorable one.
GENTS FIXTURES
Mon. 22nd to Sun. 28th Team of 3 Club Classic (Any combination)
Tuesday 23rd April Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
Friday 26th April: Open Gents 18 holes Singles.
Well done to all of our Easter Lambs winners who collected their Lambs over the weekend from Dawn Meats. The winners were as follows:
Brendan O Brien, Des O Brien, Conor Clancy, Michael White, Michael Lenihan, Seanie Lenihan, David O Connor, Alan Harty, Liam Beresford.
GENTS RESULTS
Tuesday 16th April Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles:
1st: Brendan O Brien (14) 44pts
2nd: William Morrissey (13) 43pts (Lismore GC)
CSS: 39pts
Thursday 18th April South Munster Seniors Open:
Cat 0-15 1st: Bernard Vaughan (15) 38pts 2nd: Michael Roche (15) 37pts
Cat 16-20 1st: Michael O Sullivan (20) 37pts 2nd: Paul Sarsfield (20) 37pts
Cat 21+ 1st: Bob Beecher (24) 38pts 2nd: Pascal O Keefe (30) 37pts
Friday 19th April: Open Gents 18 holes Singles.
1st: Mark Richardson (12) 39pts (New Ross)
2nd: Killian Cotter (3) 39pts (Doneraile)
Gross: Micheal White (1) 36pts
Saturday 20th April Club Singles:
1st: Kieran McCarthy (8) 39pts
2nd: Jimmy O Dwyer (11) 38pts
Sunday 21st April Vice Captains Prize:
1st: Brendan O Brien (13) 43pts
2nd: John Kiely (6) 39pts
Gross: Seanie Lenihan (5) 33pts
3rd: Rafa Alvarez (18) 39pts
CSS: 39pts R/O
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.
DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL
Running from Monday 27th May to Thurs. 30th 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. For further details visit www.dungarvangolftriangle.com . We look forward to another successful year.
LADIES NOTES
Fixtures
Club Classic 22-28th April
10 Hole Lamb Competition Results
No 1 Angela O’Connor 23pts
No 2 Eilo Fitzgerald 21pts
ILGU Leagues
Wishing the very best of luck to our Intermediate and Challenge Cup Teams in the next leg of the leagues.
Club Classic 2019
Our Club Classic for 2019 starts on Easter Monday 22nd April and runs to Sunday 28th, it will be a 3 person team event and entry will be a nominal €20 pp and €10 re-entry. We are asking that all our ladies invite at least one friend to play on our spectacular course and support the club!! Teams can be Mixed, Ladies or Gents and you can play as often as you like!!
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 our Director of Golf Irene 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