VICE CAPTAINS PRIZE 
What a day we had on Sunday, thanks to our highly popular Vice-Captain Des Cleary, who put on a great day for members and his many guests. With the help and support of his ever-smiling wife Bernadette, Des displayed a stunning array of valuable prizes. With the help of Course Manager Anthony, Des set a testing course, and some of his pin positions drew comment in the bar – what’s new!
Corkman Des, who has lived in this area for several years, is part of the fabric of the club, and has represented us in the South-east League, Jimmy Bruen and Pierce Purcell Shields. He is currently a busy Handicap Secretary, enjoys a game of cards in his spare time, plays in the South-east Junior Alliance, has a vast knowledge and interest in American Football- especially the fortunes of Dallas Cowboys; and yet Des has enough time to keep his golf game sharp, having won the Captain’s Prize in both 2004 and 2008. Well done Des! And we all look forward to 2010, wishing you a great year as Captain.
Roger O’ Connor won the Vice-Captain’s Prize with a 68 off the blue tees. Roger, playing off a handicap of 12, had very steady golf, with 13 pars and three bogeys. On Saturday the Bank of Ireland Monthly Medal was won by Brian Murphy off 16, who had eight pars and nine bogeys. Donie Williams played ‘the best gross golf’ on the day; he started and finished with birdies, and had thirteen pars in between. The full results from the week are elsewhere on this page.

Slow Play  “Like the poor, they will be always with us” said Captain Noel Brennan when the subject of slow play reared its head again recently. He went on to say that the Men’s Club Committee feels that there is no expectation that golfers race around the course, neglecting to replace divots, rake bunkers or repair pitch-marks on the greens. “Please be mindful of the Pace of Play Guidelines which are included in our ‘Conditions of Competition’ notices” was Noel’s message. In summary, you are expected to play without delay, keep up with the group on front, and be prepared to call a group through when a gap develops in front of you – especially when it is obvious that you are holding them up.

Match Play It is that time of year! Entries are currently sought for the club’s four matchplay competitions, i.e. Cunnigar Cup Singles, O’ Connell Cup Fourball, Scotch Foursomes and Scratch Singles. Men’s Club Secretary Maurice Cliffe has put all the details in the locker room. Put your name, entry fee and contact details into an envelope and place in the Score Card box before the end of the month.

DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS MAY
Mon 4th Open 18h S/F 1. P.J.Kindregan (10) 40, 2. P.Tuohy (Cahir) 40, Gross D.Williams (4) 32, 3. P.Kenrick (5) (Cahir) 38, 4. M.Morrissey (9) 38, 5th B.O’Connell (8) (Slievenamon) 38 Best High H’Cap Rob Lynch (19) 33 CSS 36 pts. Thurs 7th Ulster Bank Open Singles 1.Alan Nagle (9) (Carrick on Sur) 41, 2. Colin O’Connor (Gold Coast) 38 (B9) 3. Donal Verling (15) 38, 4. Rev Frank Lloyd (15) 37 (B9) 5th Rogie O’Connor (12) 37, High Handicap Colm Bannon (20) 34. CSS 36.  Sat 9th 18h Stroke Monthly Medal 1st Brian Murphy (Wat) (16) 68 nett, 2. Donal Williams (4) 69, 3. Aidan Hanley (10) 72, 4. Francis Power (12) 73 (B9) 5. Ray Moloney (14) 73 High Handicap Charles Daly (19) 77 CSS 74.  Sun 10th Vice Captains Prize 1. Roger O’Connor (12) 68, 2. Nicky Norris (13) 71, Gross Kevin Stack (Scr) 72 3. James Power (22) 71, 4. Pat Fahey (11) 71, 5. Gary Burke (11) 73 (B9), 6th Peter Mullaney (3) 73, 7th John Considine (12) 73 B9    

DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES
Thurs 14th  Ulster Bank Open Singles,  Thurs 14th , Fri 15th and Sat 16th  Waterford GAA Fundraising Open Classic, Sun 17th Intermediate (H’Cap 12 - 18 )  and Minor(19+ ) Scratch Cups.

DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS
Tues 28th Shaws 18h S/F Winner Carmel O’Brien (12) 69, 2. Maeve Morrissey (16) 74, 3. Breda McCarthy (3) 76 4. Hilary Brown (26) 76 CSS 76.  Mon 4th 1. Maeve Carthy (32) 36, 2. Liz Walsh (36) 35, 3. Peg Phelan (25) 35 CSS 34. Tues 5th 18h Open S/F Sam McCauley 1. Brid Killigrew (30) 35, 2. Bernie Hayes (15) 35, Gross Breda McCarthy (3) 27, Visitor Mary Clancy (13) 33pts. CSS 34.  Sat 9th 18h Stroke Winner Josephine Melody (16) 75 CSS 73 

DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES
Thurs 14th – Sat 16th GAA Classic , Tues 19th 18h S/F Charity Competition

WATERFORD  GAA CLASSIC 
This week, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday the four-person team event, organised by the Waterford GAA Supporters, will be held at Dungarvan Golf Club. The timesheet is online, and the competition promises to be as great as ever, with many business sponsors and individual supporters willing to back the Waterford Senior Hurlers as they embark on another championship. Mindful of the pleasure they have given us over many years, we are glad of the opportunity to swell the funds, so a big number of teams is expected.

On Sunday we have the Intermediate and Minor Scratch Cups, and all the details are on the online timesheets which are filling fast. As usual there will be Gross and Net prizes, with lots to play for. Our course is in great nick, so good scores are expected, albeit from the blue tees – just to test your mettle!

LADIES NOTES
MATCHPLAY LEAGUES Our Minor team will be meeting Lee Valley G.C. in the Gold Coast on Sun 17/05/09 at 2.30pm.  I would like to wish the team and their managers Ann Morrissey and Bernie Hayes the very best for the challenge ahead. Here’s hoping for fine weather, fair play and a good result !!

CHARITY COMPETITION Our Charity competition In aid of GROW will take place on Tues. 19/05/09, please support this worthy cause.
Our next open competition sponsored by Maria Moloney  Boutique is Tues. 26/05/09

GOLF LESSONS Golf lessons for improvers from our resident Professional David Hayes are beginning on Wed.20/05/09, there will be lessons at 11am and 7pm to suit everybody. Please contact the Pro shop on 058/44707 for more information and registration details.

YOUNGONES We will be holding our “CAPTAINS DAY” on Wed.27/05/09, this will be a fun day with prizes for everyone!!  There will be a ladies outing to Youghal G.C. again this year on the 10/06/09, this is an open 3 ball event – draw for partners will take place on the day.
Please add your name to sheets in locker room for both of these events.

SIXTY.COM Results Weds 6th Winners Frankie Ryan (17) Johnny Hogan (21) Anna Harney (31) Mary McGrath (35) 29 1/3 2nd Paddy O’Brien (14) Gary Morrissey (24) Peg Hennerbry (21) 29 1/8 3rd Maurice Cliffe (16) Paul Vart (21) Pat McGovern (21) Ann Morrissey (18)  29 2/3 NEXT COMPETITON Weds 13th May  DRAW FOR PARTNERS AT 2.P.M

YOUNG ONES RESULTS Weds 6th Winner Brid Killigrew (29) 17pts Next Competition Weds 13th May. All are welcome  

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB MINI LOTTO: Week ending 10th April. WINNING NUMBERS 8, 10, 14, 18  Jackpot Winner: No Winner :15 euro winners  Ann Heide Nielsen c/o Marian Roche, Cathy Roche c/o Marian Roche, Marianne Mulcahy, Liam Tracey, Tom Melody NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €4,500.  Next Draw Sun 17th May  If you’re not in you can’t win! Thank you for your support.

INVITATION SCRAMBLE  Our Friday night scrambles have started, a reminder to come along for a fun 9 holes  and a bit of craic in the clubhouse.