What Could Be Worse?
We had no golf at the weekend: thankfully, that doesn’t happen very often. Course Manager Anthony Morrissey, ever mindful of protecting the course, decided on Friday to let some of the week’s rain soak away. “With the Men’s Enright Eurospar Winter League and the Ladies Olivere’s Beauty Salon League still going on we could remain open, but, to protect the course from damage we’ll close Saturday and open on Sunday” he said, not realizing that the rain had other ideas! With many members using the heavy, motorised caddycars, and the difficulties in cutting the greens, along with pools on fairways and in bunkers, the members generally appreciated Anthony’s approach.

Many of our members found other ways to put their time to other uses, not least in watching Rory McIlroy on TV in the clubhouse, as he won his first event as a professional – in Dubai. What excitement Rory gave us at the finish, as we watched in the comfort of the clubhouse, with Tom Daly serving his lovely breakfast throughout the morning. Well done to both Rory McIlroy for entertaining us and Tom for feeding us. How does Tom do it, when one considers the numbers he was expecting for Sunday lunch at the clubhouse. Tom’s fare is a big treat for families who want a break from cooking. With St Valentine’s Day coming up you don’t need any other excuse!

WEEKLY 9 HOLE: Roger O’ Connor, playing off a handicap of ten beat off the opposition with a very creditable 24 points. Roger received a very generous and well-deserved round of applause in the clubhouse on Sunday for his efforts in having a level par nine holes, with birdies on the first and ninth. Roger is a great supporter of club competitions, and is enjoying his stint as manager of the Bruen panel for the South-east League which starts shortly. Incidentally, Maurice Cliffe in second place with 21 points was not too disappointed, and is hoping that his current form will get him a run in the aforementioned South-east League, which starts in Youghal on St Valentine’s Day.
Let’s see some more entries in the 9-Hole! You can play as many times as you like, with each competition starting on Sunday and running till Saturday. And the entry is only €3.

Winter League Finals: Due to the inclement weather and occasional closure of the course we have decided to fix new provisional dates for the finals of the Enright Eurospar Winter League and the Olivere’s Beauty Salon Ladies League. We hope to have the finals on Sunday 22nd March. This leaves Sun 8th March free for the South-east Senior Alliance Captain’s Prize. As this year’s Captain, Tony Brady is looking forward to the big day, and we wish him the best with the day.

SOUTH EASTERN (SENIOR) ALLIANCE AT KILKENNY GOLF CLUB:
The early starters on Sunday 25th Jan at Kilkenny saw the best of the day, as by midday the rain, which had been forecast had arrived to spoil the party. The sizeable attendance however was made of stern stuff, most completing the 18, and making for one of the closest finishes in alliance history. Liam O’Mahony of Waterford was the winner on the day. His 70 nett just pipping the New Ross duo of Darren Cuddihy & Hugh Behan and alliance stalwart Milo Kavanagh of Kilkenny on a countback . The gross prizes were equally well contested, Gavin McNeill beating Brendan McDermott on another countback, both having 70’s  Gerry O’Keefe continued his good form by winning the back 9 with a splendid 33 nett. The golfer of the year is now coming to a point where the real contenders are beginning to emerge. More information will be available in the coming week when this weeks results are added in. RESULTS: 1st Nett: Liam O’Mahony (3) (Waterford) 70 nett, 2nd Nett Darren Cuddihy (3) (New Ross) 70 nett, 1st Gross Gavin McNeill (=2) (Waterford) 70gr, 3rd Nett Hugh Behan (5) New Ross 70 nett, 2nd Gross Brendan McDermott (+2) 70 gross, 4th Nett Milo Kavanagh (6) (Kilkenny) 70 nett, Back 9 Gerry O’Keefe (2) (Waterford) 33 nett.             

DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS:  Thurs 29th Jan. 1. Pat McGovern (20) 38, 2. Ronan Slevin (11) 38, Gross Robert Barry (4) (Carrick) 30.   

Gents weekly 9 Hole: 1st. Roger O’Connor (10) 24 pts.

DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES FEB 09: Thurs 5th  Open 16H s/ford & Gents winter league, Sat 7th & Sun.8th  Feb 16H s/ford & Enrights Eurospar Winter League

Dungarvan Ladies Results: Tues 27th 11h S/F 1. Breda Conway (28) 24, 2. Rachel Keily (33) 23, 3. Maria Ryan (27) 22.  

Dungarvan Ladies Fixtures: Sat 7th 16h S/F &  4th round of winter league. 5th Home Alliance & on going 9 hole during winter league.  Sun 8th  Winter League |& on going 9 hole, Tues 10th 11h S/F & 5th  Home Alliance ,  Sat 14th 16h S/F

LADIES COURSE NEWS Again, due to the inclemency of the weather the course was closed on Saturday/Sunday, so our winter league was off to a non runner, at least we got to play on Tuesday and the Youngones  had their first game of the New Year on Wed with a winner on the breakdown – Pat Flanagan, well done Pat !!

REMINDER AWAY ALLIANCE Ladies, please be aware that the Coastal Alliance is held in Dungarvan G.C. on Thursday 5th Feb, timesheet in operation from 10-12pm. (weather permitting) pro-shop no. 058/44077 for details.

HOME ALLIANCE Again, weather permitting our first Home Alliance game of 2009 will be played on Sat 7th Feb and Tue 10th Feb.

MID-WEEK BREAK AWAY. Ladies, please note all details of this event are posted in locker room, please put your name on she if you are interested in going on a pamper me break, spa treatment included in price.!!

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.

SIXTY.COM: Results Weds 28th Feb:  Winner Bob Frizzelle (10) 21pts Best Lady Anne Power (27) 17pts, 2nd Lady Anne Twomey (28) 13pts,  Best Gent Mce Cliffe (15) 21 pts, 2nd Gent James Power (22) 21pts .  Next competition Wed. 4th Feb . Draw for partners @ 1.45. All are welcome. 

THE YOUNG ONES: Results 28.01.08 Winner Pat Flanagan (18) 19 pts. NEXT COMPETITION  04.02.08

Progressive 45: Winners: Martin Landers & Derry Cotter Runners Up Pat Phelan & Eddie Kiely Frank Ryan & Don Brennan Johnny Hogan & Chrissie Terry, Aileen Mulcahy & Teresa Hourigan  Last 5 Tom Osbourne & Percy Hallahan Lucky Table Ned O’Connor & Michael Aherne Progressive 45 Every Thursday in the clubhouse at 8.30 p.m . All are welcome.

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DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB MINI LOTTO: Week ending 1st Feb : WINNING NUMBERS  9, 10, 12, 16
Jackpot Winner: No Winner : 15 euro winners. Des Power, Anna Harney, Thomas Norris, Harry Brean, David Hayes. .
NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €2,400. Next Draw Sun 8th  Feb.   If you’re not in you can’t win! Thank you for your support.

CLUB CONTACT DETAILS: Pro Shop (058) 44707 Club (058) 43310  Website www.dungarvangolfclub.com for online booking & timesheets.