Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 4th March 2019
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.
Tom Kirwan R.I.P.
Club Member Tom Kirwan sadly passed away last Thursday. Tom was a very popular member of the Club and could often be seen on Tuesday and Wednesday playing in a fourball with his great friends Fr. Connie, Fr. Gerry and Pat Morrissey. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
John White Carpentry Winter League Semi-Finals:
Copper Coast v Dungarvan:
The first semi-final will tee off at 8.45 a.m. on Saturday 9th March, Copper Coast having the honour on the 1st tee.
The Copper Coast team includes the following: Liam Clancy, Niall Curran, Liam Hansbury, Darren Power, Pa Queally, Ger Darcy, Colin McArthur, John McArthur, Leo Wall, Ian Pericho, Thomas Power, Joe Curran, Freddie McGuckian and Rosie Murphy.
Dungarvan included the following: Pat Power, David O’Connor, Kieran Cullinan, Andy Travers, Jimmy O’Dwyer, Gonzalo Macuyu, Brendan O’Connor, Brian O’Connor, Des O’Brien, Pat Murphy, Billy Long, Noel McCann, John D Walsh and Esther McGuckian.
Second semi-final Dunhill will play Ballinacourty.
This will tee off directly after the 1st semi-final and Dunhill will have the honour on the 1st tee. The Dunhill team will include the following: Richard Walsh, John White, Michael Kavanagh, Micheal White, Tom Moore, John W Walsh, Pat Crowley, Willie Flavin, Jack Moore, Alan Harty, John Queally, John Flynn, Paul O’Dea and Ruth Hannigan. Ballinacourty will include: John Hughes, Bob O’Brien, Mark Lenihan, Michael Lenihan, Seanie Lenihan, Gerry Comerford, Jerome Maye, John Enright, Dave O’Connor, Alan Landers, John Ahern, Seamus O’Connell, Tony Walsh and Mary Clancy.
Best of luck to all players in their respective matches. The final of the league is scheduled foe Saturday 23rd March at 9 .00 a.m.
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
Anyone interested in playing in the Deise league should put their names on the sheets provided in the kiosk.
Don’t forget to pay your Golf Insurance
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 4th to 8th Mon. to Fri Singles
Tuesday 5th Feb Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
Friday 1st March: Open Gents 18 holes Singles.
Saturday 9th 18 Singles + John White Carpentry Winter League Semi Finals
Sunday 10th March: Captains Drive-In & Shotgun Start Scramble
Tues 12th March: Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
GENTS RESULTS:
Monday 25th to 1st Mar Club Singles: 1st John D Walsh (22) 45pts CSS 40pts
Tuesday 26th Feb Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
1st David Kiely (18) 41pts, 2 Andy Travers (15) 40pts
Saturday 2nd –Sunday 3rd Mar: 18 H Singles
1st: Tom Moore (16) 30 points
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
Results
13 Hole 2 Card Dalton Jewellers
1st Bridget Walsh (15) 52pts
2nd Lorraine Troy (14) 51pts
3rd Elaine Nash (20) 46pts
18 Holes Winter League
Rd.6 1st Rosie Murphy (10) 41pts, 2nd Esther McGuckian (11) 40pts.
Rd. 7 1st Mairead Ryan (27) 40pts
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 7, and with results now in, the Daisies have a 23pt lead with the Bluebells and Pansies chasing with only 1pt between them. The leader board has now changed dramatically and with only one week 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 8 second week from Monday 4th- 10th March
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
18 Hole On-going Competition
The 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!!
ILGU Matchplay Competitions
Ladies wishing to compete in any of the ILGU competitions please contact our secretary Mary Kiely a.s.a.p
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.
Club Classic 2019
Our Club Classic for 2019 starts on Easter Monday 22nd April and runs to Sunday 28th, please invite your friends to play on our spectacular course and support your club!! Teams can be Mixed, Ladies or Gents
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 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.