Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 2nd September
CHARITY DAY 15th SEPTEMBER
This year we are joining with the Ladies Club on Sunday 15th Sept to help raise some money for Breast Cancer Awareness. Last year we wore our club colours on the day but this year all members are asked to wear pink as that is the colour that represents the charity we will be playing for.
25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
The Gold Coast will celebrate 25 years in existence on Sunday 22nd September. There will be an 18 hole competition for members with starting times running from 8.00 a.m. to 10.22 a.m., Ladies from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. There will be a scramble at 12.30 for past members and officers and any present members who wish to take part. All past officers will be invited to play golf and to a dinner which will take place at 4 p.m. All current members will also be invited.
CLUB 9 HOLE SINGLES S/F QUALIFIER- every Wednesday
The Clubs 9 Holes Singles Stableford Club Qualifier competition continues every Wednesday evening after 4p.m. Gents and ladies are eligible and are encouraged to participate and it’s an ideal opportunity for a game after work. This 9 Hole Qualifying competition is run over the following sequence of holes. 1-5, 15-18. Sign in and return scores on the Competitions Computer Terminal, competition entry is €3 and entry fees and scorecards for gents and ladies to be submitted into the main scorecard box.
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.
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 golf@goldcoastgolfresort.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. 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 golf@goldcoastgolfresort.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
Tuesday 3rd Sept Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
Friday 6th Open Gents 18 Holes Singles.
Sat 7th Club Singles S/f
Sun.8th Club Singles S/F September Monthly Medal
Tues. 10th Sept Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
GENTS RESULTS
Tuesday 27th August Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles: 1st Frank Waters (17) 40pts, 2nd Eddie Brophy (19) 40pts, 3rd Andrew Travers (13) 39pts, Best Lady Marian O’Connor (Roscrea) (21) 37pts. CSS Vis 38, ladies 37.
Friday 30th August: Open Gents 18 Holes Singles: 1st Liam O’Brien (10) West Waterford 37pts, Gross David Murphy (Carlow) (7) 30pts, CSS 36pts.
Sat 31st Aug Club Singles S/f: 1st Liam Beresford (13) 38pts, Gross Conan Watt (6) 30pts, CSS 37pts.
Sun.1st Sept Club Singles S/F Tony Dunford Memorial: 1st Tommy Long (9) 41pts, 2nd Richard Walsh (13) 41pts, Gross Michael White (2) 34pts, CSS 37pts.
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. 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. For bookings visit our club website www.goldcoastgolfclub.com or phone 058 44055.
LADIES NOTES
FIXURES
10 Hole On-going Competition
18 Hole on-going Competition
9 Hole Qualifier every Wed from 4pm
14th Sept. 18 Hole S/F Johnny Lynch Greenhouse ( 1 day only )
15th Sept. Charity Play in Pink Day
RESULTS
18 Hole On-going No.4
1st Mairead Ryan (24) 38pts
2nd Noirin Darcy (24) 36pts
MARY K SCOOPS THE PRESIDENTS PRIZE
This year our Presidents Michael and Alice tested the waters with a new format for the final day of the weekend, and what a success it proved to be!! With a shotgun start at 10am all participants started on their respective tees working like clockwork around the course with everybody finished by 1.30 just in time for the delicious BBQ manned by our new chefs all the way from Cork!! The excitement was electric in the car park when the winners of the ladies and mens became known, John White sailed home with a magnificent 41pts playing off a h/cap of 4 and our Mary K floated in with 43pts off a h/cap of 12, well done to both on super scores!!
The BBQ was enjoyed in super sunshine with the wine flowing and background music being played keeping everybody in the groove, the presentation of prizes took place amid rapturous applause and much hilarity!! The day went without a hitch and great credit is due to the organising committee, the sponsors who provided the delicious food and wines and the O’Driscoll family who did a fabulous job in the catering department, not forgetting David who provided the music and PA system for the occasion. Well Done to you all!!!
Results of President’s Prize
1st Mary Kiely (12) 43pts
2nd Joan Mansfield (31) 41pts
Gross Esther McGuckian (12)
3rd Gillian Cashman (28) 40pts
4th Mairead Manning (28) 38Pts
Cat A: Bridge Walsh
Cat B: Kay Claassen
Cat C: Serena O’Dwyer
Front 9: Peig Foley
Back 9: Anne Keane
Past President: Ruth Hannigan
Visitor: Joan Phelan
Beginners Scramble: Ann Raher, Debbie Leen, Val Cooney
LADY CAPTAINS OUTING
Our outing this year is to Dundrum GC on Sunday 8th September, accommodation is available on Saturday 7th if you wish to stay overnight, please specify after your name!! Details of the outing posted in kiosk, tee commencing from 12.30 on Sunday, add your name to sheet in kiosk.
GOLF LESSONS
Golf lessons are commencing on Monday 2nd September for 5 weeks with classes at 5.30 and 6.30pm each evening. These slots are filling up very quickly so contact Bernie a.s.a.p
SHEILA NORRIS SINGLES MATCHPLAY/LADIES FOURSOMES MATCHPLAY
The match-plays in both singles and foursomes have been started with gusto over the past week with some very surprising results!! The foursomes are now heading for the semi-final stage with Esther and Julie meeting Bernie and Bridge, while Aisling and Mairead M meet Mary K and Patricia, these pairings will definitely play some great golf!!
The singles semi-final is between Ruth and Bernie, best of luck to you both!!
EILEEN MURPHY FOURSOMES
If you wish to play in qualifying rounds of this competition, please add your name to sheet in kiosk.
CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES
Draw is now made for this competition, please pairings and final dates for first round.
SOUTH EAST COASTAL ALLIANCE
Our new season for 2019/20 starts this September with the first game being held in Dungarvan GC on Thursday 12th September, tee times to be advised. If you are new to the club this is a great way of playing other courses for a nominal fee of €10 per outing plus a yearly registration fee of €15.
PLAY IN PINK DAY
The Gold Coast are hosting this event on Sunday 15th September in aid of Breast Cancer awareness in an 18 Hole Singles format, this being a charity event we are hoping to see all our ladies out on the fairways dressed in as much pink as possible!! This year the Men’s club have decided to take part in the Play in Pink Day and there will be prizes for the best or most outrageous outfits which should make this a fun day for all, it will be interesting to see what shades of pink the boys will arrive in!!!!!
CARD ROTA SYSTEM
We are currently looking for volunteers to help with competition results, a knowledge of computers is an advantage but not essential as tuition will be given, also being a committee member is not a requirement. Please forward your name to Lady Captain or any committee member, it would be much appreciated!!
COMMITTEE MEETING
Our next meeting will be Friday 6th Sept @ 8pm
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 golf season starts.