DUNGARVAN GOLF NOTES
DEISE OPEN WEEK
This week Dungarvan Golf Club is hosting their second leg of the Deise Winter Golf Open, and with beautiful spring conditions we are expecting a good turnout. Male and female golfers from all over the county are eligible to qualify for the grand finals in April where the top five from Dungarvan will go through to compete for the first prize which is a magnificent four greenfees and four meal vouchers from each Co. Waterford participating club. If you don’t get through in Dungarvan you have one more opportunity next week where you can try your luck in the last event of the series at Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club!
DUNGARVAN SENIORS PAIRS CLASSIC
The Dungarvan Seniors Pairs Classic tournament played over the three championship courses Dungarvan, West Waterford and Gold Coast is fast approaching. This event takes place from Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th of April. It’s open to all golfers aged over 55 and teams can be ladies, men’s or mixed. There will be three different formats of golf in use over the three days. There are still some spaces available. Package prices vary from 2 Hotel B&B, 3 Golf and Entry €159p.p.s. to 3 B&B, 3 Golf and entry €197p.p.s. to 3 Golf and entry €83p.p. Tournament entry forms can be found in brochures on display in all three clubhouses or can be downloaded from the very informative website on all aspects of golf in Dungarvan www.dungarvangolf.com.
ENRIGHTS EUROSPAR WINTER LEAGUE.
Over the weekend in the lovely spring weather, we saw the Quarter-finals of both the League and Plate, go head-to-head on Stableford points. And as it was a Public Holiday weekend, there were Open Competitions from Thursday to Tuesday and team members had extra opportunities to score. Following the conclusion of St. Patrick’s Day golf the line up for the matchplay semi-finals is as follows. Note matches to be played on Thurs. 19th, Fri. 20th, Sat. 21st or Sun 22nd March 2009, see conditions below.
| The Old Burgery | | Silversprings | |
| Dermot Walsh 087 2600820 | 2.6 | Kevin Stack 087 7746442 | -0.6 |
| Michael Browne 0879029215 | 7.0 | Colm O’ Hare 42094 | 5.2 |
| John Regan 058 48121 | 10.9 | Eoin Stack 42630 | 5.7 |
| David Regan 058 45457 | 10.9 | Tadhg Sheehan 44563 | 6.3 |
| Justin Walsh 058 42822 | 11.1 | Noel Hackett 44487 | 10.6 |
| Brian Beatty 058 42497 | 13.3 | Pat Stack 42630 | 11.5 |
| Liam Hansbury 058 42622 | 14.2 | James Moroney 23926 | 13.0 |
| Michael Fitzgerald 42148 | 19.3 | Charlie Daly 42401 | 18.7 |
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| Master McGrath | | Fr Twomey’s | |
| Michael Kelly 41554 | 6.1 | Donal Williams 45530 | 3.2 |
| Jim Harty 41292 | 7.2 | Martin Lynch 44139 | 10.0 |
| Pat Phelan 44515 | 8.2 | Nicky Norris 051 292215 | 10.7 |
| Ml O'Keeffe 051 293316 | 11.1 | Johnny Norris 051 292715 | 11.2 |
| Seán Power 42095 | 13.8 | Anthony Lynch 44139 | 13.4 |
| Tom Phelan 42125 | 18.0 | Mattie Noonan 44508 | 14.0 |
| Pat McGovern 43535 | 19.2 | Tom Ward 02490153 | 16.5 |
| Colm Bannon 41856 | 19.5 | Frankie Ryan 41859 | 16.7 |
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| Fews | | Ballygambon Lower | |
| Roger O’ Connor 051294401 | 9.3 | Jack Leacy 42083 | 4.0 |
| Ronan Slevin 087 6877200 | 10.4 | Mick Leacy 42083 | 4.9 |
| Milo Guiry 024 94275 | 12.9 | Patsy Horsom 42142 | 7.0 |
| Frank Lloyd 087 2592102 | 14.8 | Tom Conway 42588 | 7.7 |
| Evan Walsh 051294239 | 15.1 | Mark Reynolds 051 294793 | 8.3 |
| Jerry Whelan 087 2344107 | 16.8 | Maurice Terry 44894 | 12.4 |
| Ian Gourlay 051 291960 | 17.5 | Austin O’ Connor 23657 | 15.2 |
| Donal Keating 051 294684 | 20.7 | Kevin Regan 087 2364315 | 17.2 |
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| Landsend | | The Square | |
| Peter Mullanney 087 7409012 | 2.8 | Paul O’Riordan 44824 | 6.5 |
| Martin Lavan 42578 | 3.0 | Tony McKeown 48522 | 7.6 |
| Graham Nagle087 6668101 | 3.9 | Mark Keane 44322 | 11.0 |
| Brian Morrissey 087 6450029 | 6.5 | Colm Nagle 44734 | 11.5 |
| Jamie Nagle087 6266646 | 7.4 | Pat Norris Sr 44318 | 11.5 |
| Richard Mahony 087 9424859 | 9.3 | Joe Lavan 42578 | 13.5 |
| Gary Burke 42668 | 10.4 | Derry Cotter 087 2310587 | 13.9 |
| Shane O’ Meara23977 | 14.6 | Martin Landers 75033 | 17.7 |
Semi-finalists are asked to contact their opponents and use one of the reserved times (Sat or Sun) on the online booking system. Those available on Thur or Fri might oblige by playing on either day. Single matchplay, full handicap difference. Matches all square after 18 will continue down the 19th. In the event that a semi-final finishes 4-4, the lowest handicap pair will continue down the 19th on a sudden death basis. In this regard teams should consider playing this pair last.
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.
DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS
Thur. 12th 18H Open Singles S/ford Enrights Euro Spar Winter League: 1st Tom Coffey (23) 43pts, 2 John Franklin (16) 43, Gross Jimmy O’ Donnell (5) 36, 3 Eddie Elstead (10) 42. Fri. 13th Open 18H Singles S/ford: 1 Vincent Hayes 12 36pts. Sat. 14th Open 18H Singles S/ford:1st Derry Cotter (15) 43, 2 Donal Williams (4) 41, Gross John Reynolds (Scr) 35, 3 James Power (22) 41, 4 Ml. O’ Mahony (13) 41, Best High Handicap (21) 40. Sun. 15th Open 18H Singles S/ford: 1 John Considine (9) 44, 2 Dermot Walsh (3) 41, Gross John Reynolds (38) (Scr) 3 Michael O’Brien (Strad) (14) 41, 4 Mark Raher (16) 41, High Handicap Dave Pace (18) 40.
DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES
Mon. 16th to Sun. 22nd Deise Open Week Open Singles S/ford. Sat. 21st Gents Singles Stroke BOI Monthly Medal.
DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS
Tues 10th 16H Singles S/F: 1st Tish Baumann (12) 33pts. CAT A Breda McCarthy (4) 33, CAT B Peggy O’ Brien (20) 32, CAT C Rachel Kiely (33) 33. Sat. 14th 18 Holes S/F: 1st Rachel Kiely (33) 41pts, CAT A Carmel O’ Brien (12) 36, CAT B Phil O’ Brien (28) 35, CAT C Brid Killigrew (30) 32. Home Alliance Results Tues. March 10th 16H Singles S/F Section 3: 1st Breda McCarthy (4) 33, 2nd Peggy O’ Brien (20) 30. Section 4: 1st Orla Sheehan (21) 28, 2 Mary Flahavan (21) 27. Section 5 1st Fidelma Horsom (31) 26, 2 Anna Harney (31) 24. Home Alliance Captain’s Prize Saturday March 28th book online, draw Thursday 26th.
DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES
Mon. 16th to Sun. 22nd Deise Open Week Open Ladies Singles S/ford. Sunday 22nd Final of Winter League. Tues 24th No ladies Golf. Saturday 28th 18H Singles S/F.
LADIES WINTER LEAGUE
Our winter league has finally come to a close with matchplay on Sun 22nd March. The leading teams are as follows Swans V Cuckoos for first and second place, Swallows V’s Finches for third and fourth place. We wish all the ladies the very best in what promises to be an exciting finish. Presentation of Prizes at 6pm in Clubhouse, please come along to support your friends, and also our very generous sponsor Oliveres. There will be something for everybody in the audience!!
HOME ALLIANCE CAPTAINS DAY
Hope you are all on good form for Theresa’s big event on Sat 28th March, hurry up and get your names on t.sheet, draw takes place on Thursday 26th. Wishing Theresa the very best for her day !!
LADY BEGINNERS For those of you who are taking to the fairways for the first time, and those wanting to improve any aspect of their game – we have the answer !!
Lessons are starting on Tuesday 31st March at 7pm, and will run for 3 weeks, and the cost is only €30. To book your place, contact 43310 ext 20
SIXTY.COM: 11/03/09 1st Donal Connolly (21) 21, Best Lady Peg Heneberry (21) 15, Second Lady Mary McGrath (34) 13, Best Gent Jack Elstead (14) 19, Second Gent Mce Cliffe (14) 18. Trip to Nenagh 20th and 21st April, details in locker room. Draw for partners at 2.30p.m. All are welcome.
THE YOUNG ONES: 11/03/09 1st Martin Landers (19) 23, 2 Marie Ryan (27) 18.
PROGRESSIVE 45: Winners Tom Osbourne and Percy Hallahan, Ml Kelly and Pat McGovern. Last 5 John Considine and Colm Bannon. PROGRESSIVE 45 EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 8.30. ALL ARE WELCOME
DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB MINI LOTTO: Week ending 15th March: WINNING NUMBERS 7, 13, 18, 23 Jackpot Winner: No Winner : 15 euro winners. Lauren Tobin, Charlie Roche McGovern c/o M.Roche, Teresa Hayes, Anna Harney, Baumann Family. NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €3,300.00 Next Draw Sun 22nd 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.
