Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 8th April
Start of Golf Season:
Next Sunday sees the start of the Golfer of the Year competitions with the first of the Monthly Medals. The Vice-Captain’s Prize, presented by John White, takes place on Sunday 21st April and our Club Classic Runs for the week 22nd to 28th April. The first two of our match-play competitions gets underway with the draw for both taking place on Sunday next.
Club Classic 2019:
More prizes have been added during the week and the full prize list is as follows:
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
The Classic will run from Monday 22nd to Sunday 29th April. Entries can be from Gents, Ladies or Mixed Teams. Entry fee is €20 per person. Phone 058 44055 to book tee times.
Gold Coast Cup 1st Round Matches:
Brian Dunbarr vs Johnny Hughes
Tommy Long vs Darren O Droma
Michael Whelan vs Michael Lenihan
Tom White vs Jermome Maye
Frank Waters vs Seanie Lenihan
Conor Clancy vs Michael Wall
Declan Kiely vs Ned O Connor
Rafa Alvarez vs Brian O Connor
Des O Brien vs John McArthur
Andy Travers vs Nicky Dee
Kiki Cullinan vs John W Walsh
All matches to be completed by 10th May
The following got byes into round 2:
John White, Jimmy O’Dwyer, Richard Walsh, Austin Kiely and Colin McArthur.
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 RESULTS
Tuesday 2nd April Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles:
1st Des O’Brien (20) 31pts
Friday 5th April: Open Gents 18 holes Singles:
1st Joe McClausland 11 (Clonmel) 36pts.
Sat. 6th Club Singles:
1st Liam Beresford (11) 36pts.
Sun. 7th Bobby Buckley Memorial:
1st Conor Clancy (9) 40pts,
2 Micheal White (1) 38pts,
Gross Michael Lenihan (1) 35pts.
GENTS FIXTURES
Monday 8th to 12th April Mon. to Fri Singles
Tuesday 9th April Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
Friday 12th April: Open Gents 18 holes Singles.
Sat. 13th Club Singles
Sun. 14th April Monthly Medal
Tues 16th April: Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
Fri. 19th April: Open Gents Singles S/F
Mon. 22nd to Sun. 28th Team of 3 Club Classic (Any combination)
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
10 Hole Lamb Competition
18 Hole On-going Competition
13 Hole Easter Egg Scramble (Sun 14th April)
LADIES COASTAL ALLIANCE
Congratulation to our own Noirin Darcy on coming second in last weeks Ladies Coastal Alliance held at Dungarvan Golf Club. Well done Noirin.
10 Hole Lamb Competition
Our annual lamb competition is up and running, so ladies get out there and grace your Easter table with a leg of spring lamb!!
18 Hole On-going Competition
The 18 Hole on-going competition is now running 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!!
Mothers Day Competition
The Mothers Day Competition sponsored by Dungarvan Shopping Centre is now incorporating 8 golf clubs from around the county with spectacular prizes to be won. Our next qualifying round takes place on date to be advised and will be an 18 Hole S/F with the best scores going forward to the final!! First prize €500 voucher for Cliffe House Hotel, 2nd €300 voucher for David Hayes, 3rd €200 voucher for Dungarvan Shopping Centre plus an array of follow-up prizes!!
Easter Egg Scramble
Our annual Easter Egg Scramble takes place on Sun 14th April, and as always will be a fun day for everybody. As per usual all are asked to bring something small for the presentation, an egg, chocolates, wine, golf items etc. All donations gratefully accepted!!
ILGU Matchplay Competitions
Dates and venues for these competitions will be posted in kiosk, please take note!!
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 season starts.