Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 9th 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 10th: Sept Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
Friday 13th: Open Gents 18 Holes Singles.
Sat 14th: Club Singles S/f
Sun.15th: Club Pink Day
Tues. 17th: Sept Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
GENTS RESULTS
Tuesday 3rd Sept Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles:
1st Bernard Harrington (17) 39pts,
2nd Kevin Fitzgerald (Lee Valley) (15) 39pts,
3rd Joe Dolan (Lee Valley) (21) 38pts,
4th Tim Hayes (Lee Valley) (10) 38pts CSS 37,
Best Lady Norma O’Brien Slievenamon (17) 38pts CSS 37.
Wed. 4th 1st Brian O’Connor (10) 17pts.
Friday 6th Open Gents 18 Holes Singles:
1st Alan Landers (14) 37pts,
Gross John Rumley (6) 24pts, CSS 34pts.
Sat 7th Club Singles S/f:
1st David O’Connor(6) 37pts Gross:
Michael Lenihan (1) 35pts CSS 38pts
Sun.8th Club Singles S/F Stroke Monthly Medal
1st Roy Ware (10) 66 net,
2nd Tommie Long (9) 68 net,
Gross Michel Lenihan (1) 73 gross CSS 72
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
Fixtures
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
22nd Sept. 25th Anniversary Celebrations
Results:
18 Hole Stroke sponsored by Helvick Seafood
1st Mairead Manning (28) 72
2nd Esther McGuckian (12) 72
3rd Aisling Fennell (9) 73
Sheila Norris Singles Matchplay/ Ladies Foursomes Matchplay
The match-plays in both singles and foursomes have been started with gusto over the past few weeks with some very surprising results!! The foursomes are now heading for the semi-final stage with Esther and Julie meeting Aisling and Mairead M while Mary K and Patricia are through to the final, these pairings will definitely play some great golf!!
The singles quarter-final pairings are DD v Mairead Manning and Bernie v Teresa. Good Luck to all!!
Eileen Murphy Foursomes
If you wish to play in qualifying rounds of this competition, please add your name to sheet in kiosk.
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 9.06-11.14am. 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 for the men, however this being a charity event we are hoping to incorporate our lady beginners in our scramble and hoping to see you all 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!!!!! The online timesheet is now operational so get your names on a.s.a.p, draw being made on Friday!!
25th Anniversary Celebrations
A very prestigious occasion is being marked in our club on Sunday 22nd September 2019 when we celebrate 25years of fun, friendships and of course golf!! To mark the occasion, we have invited all our past officers and members to partake in the celebrations, we look forward to meeting you all again!! Please note all activities as stated in men’s notes, and we would be honoured if you would wear your club jacket.
Winter League
Our Winter League 10 hole competition will be starting on Mon 28th Oct, draw sheet is now posted in kiosk with conditions of play, this year there will be a change to the original format which will be easier and should attract more members.. Please add your name and note conditions!!
Committee Meeting
Our next meeting will be Friday 11th Oct. @ 8pm