Weekly 9-Hole: The Men’s Club weekly 9-hole got off to a great start, with Martin Lynch’s 24 points just edging out Roger O’ Connor. The competition runs from Sunday to Saturday, with entry and re-entry costing a mere €3. All the details are in the locker room. Tom Phelan speculates that the Sixty.com members will be glad to support this new event, not least as they can play both competitions on Wednesday afternoons.

Enright Eurospar Winter League: Sponsor Ger Enright was out to meet the troops on Sunday, but the weather didn’t do him or us any favours. Once again the weekend was abandoned for league purposes, but scores are carried forward to next week. Thursday saw many out scoring for their team – including Liam Hansbury’s ‘cricket-score’ of 43 points, but Saturday was not a day to be out. Some few of the early starters finished in rain and howling gale, with John Considine at the top of the pile with 34 points. By the time John was in the course was already holding water; remarkably, by Sunday morning the water had drained away but Jack Frost took over. Eternal optimists, we expect that the league will continue, uninterrupted, over the coming weeks. With five scores to count this week, the last three rounds will be ‘six to count’. All to play for, they tell me.

South-East League: Vice-Captain Des Cleary accompanied Noel Brennan toYoughal GC on Thursday for the annual fixtures meeting of the South-east League. Dungarvan were drawn in Section A with East Cork, Gold Coast, Youghal and Cobh, and the league starts at 10.30 a.m.on Sat. 14th Feb in Youghal when we take on the Gold Coast. As hosts we have no match the following week, on Sun. 22nd Feb, with East Cork v Gold Coast and Youghal v Cobh. At the Gold Coast on Sun. 1st Mar we play Cobh; at East Cork on Sun 8th Mar we play Youghal, and finally, in Cobh on Sat 14th Mar we play East Cork.
On each occasion there will be three ‘Bruen’ pairs and three ‘Purcell’pairs in matchplay. Managers Roger O’ Connor and Austin O’ Connor have already begun to contact players for these important fixtures, and they see the South-East League as an ideal opportunity for those interested to experience the excitement of matchplay as we prepare for the early summer Jimmy Bruen and Pierce Purcell tournaments. John Gough is our manager for the Senior Cup and Barton Shield; he tells me that he will be contacting players for the Senior/Junior League, in the hope of emulating Seán Wade’s feat of 2008, when his team succeeded in capturing the pennant for Dungarvan.

Men’s Club Committee: The committee meet on a monthly basis to discuss all aspects of the Men’s Club. They see their role as serving members’ needs, and they are always glad to hear from you with queries, suggestions, observations and constructive criticisms. The advice from the committee is to mention issues verbally if you wish, but to guarantee full consideration of any item of importance, remember that you should send a note or e-mail to any of the following: Noel Brennan, Des Cleary, Maurice Cliffe, Martin Landers, Vincent Hayes, Tom Mulcahy, John Considine, Denis Cronin. Another option is to leave a note or e-mail with Secretary/Manager Irene Lynch.

DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS JAN 09:  Thurs 15th Open 16h S/F 1. Laim Hansbury (15) 43, 2. James Power (22) 41 Gross Mossie Walsh (6) 31

Sat 17th  16h S/F Enrights: 1 John Considine (10) 34, 2. Roger O’Connor (11)  33, Gross Mark Reynolds (8) 26

Sun 18th 16h S/F Enrights Winter League 1. Noel Hackett (12) 37, 2. David Pace (18) 36, Gross Patsy Horsom (7) 29  . 

Weekly 9 hole W/E 17.01.09 Winner Martin Lynch (12) 24pts.

DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES: Thurs 22nd Open 16h S/F , Sat 24th 16h S/F Enrights Winter League , Sun 25th 16 S/F  Enrights Winter League    Gents On going 9 hole Sun to Sat Entry & re entry

DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS JAN 09 :  Tues 13th 11h S/F 1. Brid Killigrew (30) 23, 2. Rose Prendegast (19) 23, 3. Maria Ryan (27) 23.

Dungarvan Ladies Fixtures Jan 09: Sat 24th 16h S/F,  Tues 27th Ladies 11h S/F on going 9 hole Competition.  

LADIES NOTES
SOUTH-EAST JUNIOR ALLIANCE: This was played in Dungarvan G.C. on the 12/01/09, we were blessed with fine weather for the event, and our local rep. Nuala was delighted with the entry. The ladies, 54 in all took to the fairways to play 14 holes, then back to the Clubhouse to part-take of Tom’s delicious menu, all were very happy, thanks to Nuala !! Next outing for Junior’s will be Clonmel on the 16/02/09.

HOME ALLIANCE: Our next Home Alliance will be played on Sat.07/02/09 and Tue.10/02/09

WINTER LEAGUE SPONSORED BY OLIVERE’S BEAUTY SALON: Ladies, please keep an eye on the notices in the locker room for the next round of Winter League, if you would like to see a change in the leading teams, now is your chance !! If you’re not in, you can’t win.

DUNGARVAN MASTERS
The Dungarvan Masters takes place from Monday 8th to Wednesday 10th June 2009.  This year it’s a singles competition played over Dungarvan, Gold Coast and West Waterford Golf Clubs.  By taking the best two 18 hole cards to count over the first three days - 40 players will qualify for the final in the renown Mount Juliet Golf Club.  Those who do not make it to the final will have a separate competition on the final day in West Waterford, Dungarvan or Gold Coast.  4 rounds of golf and entry is €175p.p. and preferential accommodation packages can be obtained from Clonea Strand, Gold Coast and Park Hotels.  All entries to Brendan O’ Brien Tournament Director, Dungarvan Masters 2009, Clash, Ballinacourty, Dungarvan, registration forms on website www.dungarvangolf.com.

JUNIOR GOLF NOTES: As we enter a new golfing season, we can reflect on a highly sucessful year for junior golf at Dungarvan Golf Club. On new years day Junior Captain Conor O'Dywer drove into office in front of large group of members and friends. The Captains Scramble followed before retreating to the clubhouse for the Presentation. First up was the Ned O'Connor sponsored handicap matchplay which was won by Gabriel Leacy.
Next was the Baumann Scratch matchplay kindly sponsored for many years by popular member Des Baumann. And keeping it in the family was Jack Leacy, older brother of Gabriel who prevailed in the final. Next was the Order of Merit title kindly sponsored by Donal Williams. And reflecting his great golf during the season Gabriel again took the honors. The last event of the year was the John Casey Shield kindly sponsored by Jane Casey Florist. And showing that he is more than a chip of the old block Kevin Walsh took first prize with a fine score of 5 up. The bookies have closed the book on when Kevin will be lower in handicap than his dad, David. Our final presentation was to Mossie Walsh for his contribution to Junior Golf. Mossie has decided to go back to the big ball and as a result felt he couldn’t devote adequate time to the little ball. However on a positive note JP Hayes has agreed to step in. Captain Conor thanked everyone at the club for their encouragement of junior golf and wished all present a happy new year. 

Junior Annual Subscriptions: Junior are asked to note that subs are now overdue. It promises to be an exciting year in junior Golf and you don't want to miss it.
 
SIXTY.COM: Scramble Weds 21st Jan . Draw for partners @ 1.45. All are welcome.

MEMBERSHIP: Membership is open at Dungarvan Golf Club. The annual subscription fee is €825 which includes a social levy of €100 to spend using your GUI/ILGU smart card on bar & restaurant purchases at a 5% discount.  Dungarvan Golf Club is a members’ club democratically run.  Members who join can avail of social golf or competition golf once a handicap is obtained, and timesheets are easily accessed by using our state of the art Internet booking system to view or book times.  Members of the club can bring out guests to play at concessionary prices and also can play our neighbouring courses West Waterford and Golf Coast at reduced rates.  Further details on how to join the Club can be obtained from the office or information and an application form can be downloaded from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com.       

DUNGARVAN SENIORS PAIRS CLASSIC: The Seniors Pair event open to golfers aged 55 and over consisting of ladies, men’s or mixed teams takes place from Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th April over the three local Dungarvan courses. There are three different formats in use over the three days, 2 Person Rumble, Fourball betterball, and 2 Person Champagne Scramble.  Package rates are 2 Hotel B&B, 3 Golf and Entry €159p.p.s. Application forms can be obtained from any of the three golf courses Dungarvan, West Waterford and Gold Coast Golf Clubs.

Progressive 45: Winners: Michael Kelly and Pat McGovern  Runners Up: Aileen Mulcahy & Teresa Hourigan Tom Coffey and Ina Considine. Last 5 Nuala Harty & Ann Morrissey Lucky Table Johnny Hogan & Chrissie Terry. Progressive 45 Every Thursday in the clubhouse. All are welcome.

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB MINI LOTTO: Week ending 18h Jan  : WINNING NUMBERS 1, 10, 13, 19 Winner: No Winner : 15 euro winners Denis Begley, Caroline Lynch c/o C/Terry, Orla Forde & Ann Power c/o Finnegan, Mary Lynch c/o Finnegan , Caolan Flynn c/o Finnegan 
NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €2, 100. Next Draw Sun 25th Jan 09.   If you’re not in you can’t win! Thank you for your support.