Open High Handicap
Starting on Monday next March 2nd, there will be an Open 18-hole for golfers with a handicap of 18 or more. At the moment we are playing ‘preferred lies’ (winter rules), but, as the season progresses we intend that this competition will be a ‘Qualifying Competition’. The entry fee will be €7 for members and €15 for visitors. As always, the timesheet is online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com.

Don’t forget the Weekly 9-hole (front nine), with entry and re-entry costing a mere €3. We have had a different winner each week since we started, and last weeks’ was won by Dermot Walsh, who nineteen points off three handicap pipped the many eighteens.

Official launch of Tournament Events Brochure and website www.dungarvangolf.com
The three championship golf courses in Dungarvan: West Waterford, Dungarvan and Gold Coast will be officially launching their Triangle and Tournament events brochure and website www.dungarvangolf.com on Friday March 6th 2009 at 5p.m.  We are honoured to have Mr. Martin Cullen, Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism perform the launch.  The brochure and website is a one stop shop for the Dungarvan Golf Triangle and the 3 associated tournaments including the Dungarvan Masters. For further information on any of the events contact Irene Lynch, Secretary/Manager on 058 43310 ext. 20.

South-east League
On Sunday we played host to the four other clubs in Group B. Everybody seemed to enjoy the matches in the dry and calm weather, and we are looking forward to Sunday next at the Gold Coast when we take on Cobh in Round 3. Gold Coast beat East Cork 9-3 on Sunday, while Cobh and Youghal shared the spoils with 6 points each.

Social Scene: 45 and all that!
The Progressive 45, on Thursdays at 9 p.m. sharp is a great night at Dungarvan Golf Club. We usually have six or more tables in the lovely intimate setting of the club bar: and, there’s room for more! Yes, beginners, improvers and the advanced (legendary card players in their own minds) are welcome to play a relaxed game. Post-mortems happen, but they are ignored and promptly forgotten. Tom Phelan and Ann Morrissey, aided by ‘Mister’ Johnny Hogan run the show, and the prizes are generous. Yes, we have room for a few more pairs, so invite a friend any Thursday, if you have one! Joint winners last week were Bertha and Roger O’ Connor, Pat Harty and Tom Curran, Tom Melody and Michael Kelleher, Teresa and Vincent Hayes, Breda Hallahan and Tom Phelan. ‘Last five’ was won by Nuala Harty and Ann Morrissey, and ‘Lucky Table by Chrissie Terry and Johnny Hogan.

Another of the great sporting and social occasions in the golf week is the Wednesday afternoon 60.com event. And if you don’t want to admit you real age, you may join ‘The Young Ones’ (who claim to be in their 50s!). On Wednesday of last week, probably due in part to the dry and mild weather, there were forty on the course, and most went to the bar afterwards for a chat, snooker or cards. All the usual banter: you know yourself! And it was nice to see Redmond Russell back on his feet, and out to meet his many friends at the golf club. Winner in the 60.com was Tom Phelan (19) 20 pts; Best Lady was Ann Morrissey (18) 15 pts; second, Josephine Melody (16) 14 pts. Best Gent was Michael Fitzgerald (20) with 19 Pts; second, Jackie Fahey (22) 19 pts.

And then there was the Table Quiz on Saturday night, when Tom Mulcahy, in his own inimitable style, teased, slagged and cajoled the teams with questions and other verbals. We had a very enjoyable evening and the winners were: Émer and Brendan O’ Kennedy, ably abetted by Liam Fitzgerald and Charlie Daly; runners-up were Tom Coffey’s team, with Ina, Conor and John Considine, and in 3rd place were Noreen and John Byrne, and Joan and Denis Begley.

Get the Basics Right!
This writer took particular note in recent times of golfer care of greens. It is very heartening to know that most of our members and visitors are committed to keeping our greens up to a high standard by remembering to repair pitch marks. On Thursday, during our very popular open competition – we had eighty playing last week – I played late in the day and had very, very little ‘housekeeping’ to do as I went. It is obvious that golfers ahead of my group had done the necessary.

Remember too, you must put your handicap on your scorecard: you must sign it and have it signed: fourteen clubs is the maximum allowed when in competition. It amazes me to find that golfers are remiss on all three counts. And, what about marking the ball before you lift it? And not touching it once you have put it back in play? Lastly, please replace your divots.

Enrights Eurospar Winter League

Ballinroad Total - 1169	1169	1	205
The Old Burgery Total - 1130	1130	2	204
Pinewood/Southways Total - 1115	1115	3	190
Master McGrath Total - 1113	1113	4	195
Knocknagranagh Total - 1104	1104	5	189
Parklane Total - 1103	1103	6	198
Fr Twomey’s Total - 1088	1088	7	180
Silversprings Total - 1068	1068	8	191
Kilmurray Total - 1058	1058	9	182
Fews Total - 1056	1056	10	187
Ballygambon Lower Total - 1041	1041	11	202
Kilmeaden Total - 1022	1022	12	183
The Réal Burgery Total - 916	916	13	135
The Square Total - 729	729	14	59
Landsend Total - 400	400	15	0

DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS:  Enrights Eurospar Winter League Week Thurs. 19th Open 16H Singles S/F: 1 Donal Verling (14) 40pts, 2 Danny Barry (13) 37, Gross Maurice Conway (7) 31, 3 Colm Kindregan (8) 37, Visitor Criostoir O’Cathasaigh East Cork (13) 37.  Sat. 21st 16H Singles S/F: 1st Michael Browne (8) 39, 2nd Justin Walsh (12) 39, Gross John Reynolds (11) 34, 3 Tom Coffey (23) 37, 4 Tom Power (15) 37. Sun. 22nd 16H Singles S/F:  Barry Morrissey (19) 39, Maurice Terry (14) 38pts, Jack Leacy (4) 31, 3rd Ml P Browne (8) 37, 4 Ivor Bagg (19) 36, 5 Robert Hyde (14) 36.

DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES FEB 09: Thurs 26th Open 16H s/ford & Gents winter league, Sat 28th Feb & Sun.1st March 16h s/ford & Enrights Eurospar Winter League.

Dungarvan Ladies Results: Tues. 17th Feb: 1st Brid Killigrew (30) 24, 2nd Peggy O’ Brien (20) 23, 3 Maeve O’Riordan (19) 23 Sat. 21st Feb 16H Singles S/F: Theresa Keane (20) 37, 2 Mary Ann Coffey (17) 35, 3 Teresa Hayes (23) 32.

Dungarvan Ladies Fixtures:  Sat. 28th Feb Ladies 16H Singles S/ford, Tues 3rd March Ladies 11h S/F.  Next Home Alliance Sat. 28th Feb and Tues. 3rd March.

LADIES WINTER LEAGUE SPONSORED BY OLIVERE’S BEAUTY SALON
The Ladies Winter League stroke play section, kindly sponsored by Oliveres Beauty Salon  reaches its conclusion this week. Four teams will qualify for the final which takes place on March 22nd ,with first match teeing off at 3pm.

AA Insurance Ladies Championships
The venues and opponents have been announced for the AA Insurance Ladies Championships. The first round takes place on the weekend of 19th and 20th April. The Captains and members of each category are posted in the Ladies locker room. Its now time to begin practicing !

LADIES BREAK AWAY TO WEXFORD
Closing date for golf break to Wexford is Sunday 28th. February. We would like to see more names on the sheet for what promises to be a great break away, an unbelievable package of 2night B&B,1 Dinner, 1 Spa treatment, 2 rounds of golf, all for 180 euro p.p.s.

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.       

SIXTY.COM:  Results 18th Feb. 1st Tom Phelan (19) 20pts, Ann Morrissey (18) 15 pts, Josephine Melody (16) 14, Best Gent Ml Fitzgerald (20) 19pts, Second Gent Jackie Fahey . Next competition Wed. 25th Feb. Draw for partners at 2.00 p.m. All are welcome. 

THE YOUNG ONES:  Next Competition 25th February @ 2.45p.m.

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB MINI LOTTO: Week ending 22nd Feb : WINNING NUMBERS 5, 17, 10, 20.  Jackpot Winner: No Winner : 15 euro winners. Fergal Fraher, Denis Begley, M. Flynn, PO’ Brien, Tony Brady. NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €2,850. Next Draw Sun 1st March.   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.