| DGC Weekly News 01/03/09 |
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CLUB DELIGHTED TO WELCOME MINISTER: Martin Cullen T.D., Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism will visit our club on Friday, March 6th, to launch the latest version of the Dungarvan Golf Triangle. This venture, which allows a golfer to play the three courses in the area for the price of two, e.g. €80, is very popular. It is used by many visitors, and sometimes given as a gift token. The venture has its own website, at www.golftriangle.com, and there are many important links there, and information on accommodation, restaurants, tourist attractions and much, much more. FIXTURES LISTS: This year we have moved with the times, deciding not to produce a Fixtures Booklet, Instead, the fixtures are on display in the locker rooms and on the club website. Secretary/Manager Irene has also produced a pocket-sized and handy card with all our Open Fixtures, which is available throughout the clubhouse. Ballinacourty Cup Postponed: The Ballinacourty Cup, our first ‘Golfer of the Year’ competition for men, has been postponed to April 5th, with the Cunnigar Cup reverting to its old place as the trophy for the club matchplay singles. Déise Golf Opens: This week the Déise Open is at the Gold Coast, with an opportunity to play any or every day to qualify for the Grand Final later in the season. Next week it will be at Faithlegg (9th -15th), and then at Dungarvan GC we host the Open during the week of Mon 16th to Sun 22nd, inclusive; we expect to have many members and visitors taking part. The following week the Open series moves to Carrick for its last week. And, don’t forget our two new competitions for the men, a Weekly 9-hole (front nine) from Sunday to Saturday, and our very latest Open High Handicappers (18 and over), each Monday. The Course: Course Manager Anthony and his crew come in for much affirmation and praise from members and visitors. On Sunday week we had players, managers and supporters from Youghal, Cobh, Gold Coast and East Cork. They had lots to say about the condition of our course, its neatness, attention to detail, condition of the greens, how it is maturing and much more. I am glad to note that Anthony is very keen to hear from members, and he always attends to major and minor matters as they arise. He drew my attention to a minor item which can prove to be costly if neglected: when players forget to pick up coins on the green (used as ball markers), they damage the greens mower extensively. Anthony suggests that we all use plastic markers, simply to avoid the damage. Anthony also tells me that the necessary job of hollow-tining the greens will be carried out this year, weather permitting, during the week beginning Mon 23rd March. It will take a week or more for the greens to recover, but they will be the same for all golfers. Seán O’ Hare: When Cork Institute of Technology won its first Sigerson Cup final for inter-varsity football on Saturday last, the only member of the CIT team not from Cork or Kerry was Seán O Hare, our very popular Student Member and former Junior Captain. Cork beat NUI Galway in the semi-final, while their opponents Dublin IT, also in their first Sigerson final, beat another of the ‘traditional’ universities, UCD. Playing at centre field with Paul Flynn, the pair controlled matters throughout the final, and their team won by 1-15 to DIT’s 1-10. Congratulations to Seán and the O’ Hare family. SOUTH EAST LEAGUE: Our South-east League team played Cobh on Sunday at Gold Coast, sharing the spoils on 6 points each. We travel to East Cork next weekend, followed by our last round in Cobh on Sat 14th March. Under managers Rogie O’ Connor and Austin O’ Connor, our team on Sunday was Mark Reynolds and Gary Burke, Denis Cronin and Frank O’ Donoghue, Vincent Hayes and Brian Morrissey, John Considine and Tony Power, Brian Morrissey and Kevin Regan, Paul Breen and Gerry Byrne. DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS FEB/ MAR: Enrights Eurospar Winter League Week Thurs. 26th Open 16H Singles S/F: 1 J.Ferncome (West Waterford) (18) 40pts, 2. Ml. O’Brien (16) 40, Gross Dermot Walsh (3) 30, 3. Paul Morrisson (Youghal) (16) 38, Jas Power (22) 38. Sat 28th Enrights16h S/F 1. Jim Moroney (14) 38 (B8), 2. Mossie Walsh (6) 38, Gross Kevin Stack (Scr) 34, 3. Sean Power (14) 37 pts (B4) 4. Bernard Dempsey (14) 37 (B8) 5th Tom Lineen (17) 37. Sun 1st Enrights 16h S/F 1. Nick Norris (12) 41, 2. Gabriel Leacey (13) 38, Gross Kevin Stack (Scr) 30 (B8) 3rd David Slattery (14) 37 pts, 4th Mce Terry (12) 35 pts. WINTER LEAGUE TABLE
Gents Weekly 9 Holes W/E 28.02.09 Winner: Maurice Cliffe (14) 21pts. DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES FEB 09: Thurs 5th Open 16H s/ford & Gents winter league, Sat 7th & Sun.8th March 16h s/ford & Enrights Eurospar Winter League (6 scores to count) & South East Senior Alliance. LADIES NOTES Sat 28th 16h S/F 1. Ina Considine *23) 36, 2. Maeve Morrissey (15) 33, 3. Carmel O’Brien (12) 33. Dungarvan Ladies Fixtures: Sat. 7th Ladies 16H Singles S/ford, Tues 10th March Ladies 11h S/F. Sat 14th OPEN ladies 16h S/F WINTER LEAGUE SPONSORED BY OLIVERE’S All rounds of this league have been played with the Swans and Cuckoos at the top of the leader board – well done Girls !! The final this year will be matchplay played on Sun 22/03/09, this will surely test the mettle, and we are looking forward to some excitement on the day. COASTAL ALLIANCE The last game, A.G.M. and Captains Prize will be played in West Waterford on Thur 5th Mar, we would like to see a big turnout for this occasion, and support for our neighbouring club – timesheet in operation from 9.30am. SOUTH-EAST JUNIOR ALLIANCE The last game, A.G.M. and Captains Prize will be held in Borris on Mon 23/03/09 HOME ALLIANCE Next round will be played on Sat 28th Feb and Tue 3rd Mar, the Captains Prize will be held on Sat 28th March, again we would like to see your support for our Alliance Captain Theresa on the day. AA Insurance Ladies Championships SIXTY.COM: Resutls 25th Feb. Winner Johnny Hogan (21) 21pts, Best lady Phil Donnelly (26) 16pts, 2nd Lady Mary Hofstede (29) 14pts, Best Gent Seamus O’Neill (9) 20 pts, 2nd Gent Jackie Fahey (23) 17pts.. Next competition Wed. 4th March . Draw for partners at 1.45 p.m. All are welcome. THE YOUNG ONES: We had a nice turnout on Wed for our 9 hole event, with a clear winner in Pat Flanagan and Marianne Mulcahy running a close second, well done to you both. I would like to wish Maria a speedy recovery, hope you are back to us soon – we miss you !! Results 25.02.09 Winner. Pat Flanagan (18) 19pts 2nd Marainne Mulcahy (32) 18pts. Next Competition Weds 4th March. DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB MINI LOTTO: Week ending 22nd Feb : WINNING NUMBERS 13,19,22,24 Jackpot Winner: No Winner : 15 euro winners. Tom Mulcahy, Mossie Terry, Tom Phelan, Kevin Stack, Kate Buckley. NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €3,000.00 Next Draw Sun 8th March. If you’re not in you can’t win! Thank you for your support. NEW DATES FOR CAPTAINS & PRESIDENTS PRIZES! The Captain’s prize has been moved! And so has the Lady Captain’s, and the President’s. These three major competitions are very popular with members, and they have been moved to suit both members and golfing visitors to the area. The Ann Stack’s Lady Captain’s Prize will be on the weekend of June 6th and 7th. Noel Brennan’s will be on two weeks later, on Fri/Sat/Sun 19th, 20th and 21st, with David Crowley’s Fourball Weekend sandwiched in between on June 13th/14th. On Whit weekend, therefore, there will be Open Competitions from Friday May 29th to Monday, June 1st. The President’s Prize (Frank Lloyd) has been moved to mid-August, on Fri/Sat/Sun, 14th/15th/16th. CLUB CONTACT DETAILS: Pro Shop (058) 44707 Club (058) 43310 Website www.dungarvangolfclub.com for online booking & timesheets. |
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