Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 25th February 2019
John White Winter League Quarter Final:
Last Saturday the quarter-final match between Tourneena and Dungarvan took place. Dungarvan went into the match two down but soon rallied and with a number of matches going to the 18th and some past it, it was a long day at the office for those watching before the result could be determined, Dungarvan eventually taking the spoils and Dungarvan now move on to play Copper Coast in the semi-final on Saturday 9h March. Dungarvan included 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. In the second semi-final Dunhill will play Ballinacourty.
Deise League 2019
Round 1 in Waterford Castle – Saturday March 9th @ 9:42 – 10:45
Round 2 in Tramore – Saturday March 23rd @ 10:00 – 10.54
Round 3 in Waterford Castle – Saturday March 30th @ 9:42 – 10:45
Round 4 and final in Faithlegg – Saturday April 27th @ 9:00 – 10:00
Don’t forget to pay your Golf Insurance
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
Captains Drive In
The draw for the Scramble which will follow the Captain’s Drive In will take place at 12 noon on Saturday 9th March, the day before the Drive In. To enter please put your name on the timesheet for Sunday 10th March.
Team Managers for 2019
Bruen – John White
Purcell -Pat Power /Brian Dunbar
Junior Cup – Michael White
Mixed -Ger Bagge
Senior Cup and Barton Shield – Ian Prendergast
Belvedere Cup and Mick Cashman – Liam Clancy.
GENTS MEMBERSHIP AND GOLF INSURANCE
Thank you to all our members who have paid their annual subscriptions. Please note the Golf Insurance renewal date is approaching and anyone interested in having insurance please remit payment by 11th March. The insurance fee is €30. For further information or queries please contact Irene in the office.
The following are the gents 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, contact Irene on 058 44055 or goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com
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. This year we are hoping to encourage more members from the three local clubs to take part. We look forward to another successful year.
GENTS FIXTURES
Monday 25th to 1st Mar Club Singles
Tuesday 26th Feb Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
Friday 1st March: Open Gents 18 holes Singles.
Saturday 2nd/Sunday 3rd March: 18 Holes Singles.
Tues 5th March: Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
GENTS RESULTS:
Monday 18th to 22nd Feb Club Singles
1st Gonzalo Macaya (0) 40pts
Tuesday 19th Feb Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
1st Maurice Swan (16) 41pts
Friday 22nd Feb: Open Gents 18 holes Singles.
1st Neil Dermody (6) 37pts (B9)
Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th Feb: 3 Person Scramble
1st Thomas Long (10), Alan Landers (13) Raymond Moloney (12) 69pts
2nd John White (5) Roy Ware (9) Martin Murray (18) 69pts
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
Don’t forget to pay your Golf Insurance
Results 13 Hole 2 Card Dalton Jewellers
1st Bridget Walsh (15) 52pts
2nd Lorraine Troy (14) 51pts
3rd Elaine Nash (20) 46pts
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 have a 23pt lead with the Bluebells and Pansies chasing with only 1pt between them. The leaderboard has now changed dramatically and with only have 2 rounds 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. 6
Daisies (Mairead) 375
Bluebells (Elaine) 352
Pansies (Peig) 351
Daffodils (Mary D) 346
Tulips (Lil) 339
Snowdrops (Marie) 338
Violets (Noirin) 334
Primroses (Rosie) 319
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!!
Committee Meeting
Our next committee meeting takes place on Friday 8th March @ 8pm
Captains Drive In
Our Captains Drive In takes place on Sunday 10th March, with Scramble to follow, please support our Captains on the day and add your name to online timesheet for scramble if you wish to play, draw takes place at 12 noon on Saturday 9th March.
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.
LADIES MEMBERSHIP AND GOLF INSURANCE
Thank you to all our members who have paid their annual subscriptions. Please note the Golf Insurance renewal date is approaching and anyone interested in having insurance please remit payment by 11th March. The insurance fee is €30. For further information or queries please contact Irene in the office.
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.