PRESIDENTS PRIZE
Popular President Frank Lloyd has been busy purchasing prizes for both ladies and gents for the forthcoming President’s Prize which is just around the corner. Players should put their name into the draw sheet on-line - but remember that the draw is then made within each time block. Frank tells me that he is going with the Stableford format (from the Blue markers for men, but using the same tees for the 3rd and 11th as in the Captain’s Prize), and that qualifiers from Friday 14th and Saturday 15th will play the final round on Sunday 16th. The draw will be on Tues 11th at 7 p.m., followed by the President’s Scramble on Wed 12th - get your name on the sheet in the foyer; and we all look forward to a great President’s Prize weekend.
WET WEEKEND
Following the wettest July on record we had plenty of rain for the August Holiday weekend. After the success, on Thursday, of the weekly Ulster Bank Open, Friday was washed out, with very few playing. However, Saturday, Sunday and Monday saw plenty of players competing for the beautiful prizes on display., including golf gear from PGA David Hayes’ ’Pro Shop’, crystal and pottery. Preferred Lies were back, so the competitions were Non-Qualifying, with Michael O’ Connor’s birdie and eagle finish on Saturday giving him a level par win with 43 points off a handicap of seven. Eddie Elsted, not often in the winner’s enclosure lately, had a return to form with a 66 on Sunday to take top prize. Monday had Junior Captain Conor O’ Dwyer also scoring 43 off 7 handicap.
It was nice to see so many high handicappers in the weekend competitions, with Colm Bannon winning their category prize on Saturday and Gerry Walsh taking Sunday’s. We expected the course to be closed on Monday, but ‘not on your life’; apart from a little drizzle we were spared, so the many visitors and members at the weekend continued on the Bank Holiday.
PRESENTATION OF PRIZES
A big crowd turned up for Monday night’s presentation of prizes, with Déise Golf World’s sponsor Graham Nagle presenting Michael Maher with an electric caddy car for winning the E. P. Kiely Memorial Trophy. Captain Noel spoke in appreciation of member and sponsor Graham and his generosity since he set up his golf store on the by-pass. Noel also spoke fondly of the late Dr. Eamonn ‘EP’ Kiely .and his place in the golfing lore of Dungarvan Golf Club, both on the course where he always won the money, and in the clubhouse where his genial personality won him many friends. Son Derry attended the Déise Golf World presentation, along with members of the Kiely family, and Ina Considine presented prizes to the ladies in memory of Ena Kiely.
Tom Daly Catering sponsored the Club Mixed Foursomes, won by Maeve O’ Riordan and Donal Verling; Tom also treated us to tasty snack food at the presentation of prizes. He was represented by his son Chris, who spoke of his father’s involvement at the club over years., and how the members and visitors had availed of the catering service during a busy season. Walter Cullinane, who won the Bank of Ireland sponsored July Monthly Medal, spoke of his pride and pleasure at winning the elusive prize; he, too, thanked the sponsors who have been there ‘forever’.
Noel Brennan will present his Captain’s Prize to the Juniors mid-week, while the club match play competitions are proceeding apace. Next weekend will be busy, with so many getting in practice for the President’s, but the Hurling Semi-Final will dictate a slack Sunday on the course. We have postponed the David Hayes PGA sponsored day till August 22nd, and we look forward to seeing Jamie Nagle helping Waterford in ‘giving it their all’ in Croke Park against Kilkenny.
VOLUNTARY PANEL
Michael Kelly and his gang are well pleased with progress - despite the inclement weather. All are welcome, just for one hour at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesdays, and Michael tells me that he has many small jobs. The ladies are keen to come on board too - but not on Tuesdays - and they are talking about gardening and clubhouse tasks.
DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS
Mon. 27th July: Special Offer Open Gents Singles S/F: 1st Kevin Coleman (11) 39, 2 Eoin Stack (6) 36, Visitor Gerard Raher (15) 34, CSS 37. Thurs. 30th July Open Singles S/F (Ulster Bank): 1st P.Hyland (11) 45pts, 2 J. Leacy (3) 40, 3 M.’OMahony (13) 40, 4th D. McGrath (10) Cahir 40, 5th M. Ridgard (12) 40 pts, 6 M. Landers (19) 39. CSS 37. Sat. 1st Aug Open Singles S/F: 1st Ml. O’Connor (7) 43pts, 2 Eoin Stack (6) 42, 3 Niall Curran (18) West Waterford 41pts, 4 Frank Doran (15) 39pts, 5th Francis Maher (10) 39pts, H/C Colm Bannon (19) 35pts. N/C. Sun. 2nd August Open Singles Stroke: 1st Eddie Elstead (11) 66nett, 2 PJ Kindregan (9) 67, Gross Peter Mullanney (3) 72, 3 Maurice Walsh (8) 67, 4 Joe Lavan (15) 68, 5 Brendan Murray (5) The Island 68, H/C Gerry Walsh (19) 70. N/C. Mon. 3rd Open Singles S/F: 1st C. O’Dwyer (7) 43, 2 T. Coffey (24) 43, Gross P.Kennedy (5) 37, 3 D. Raher (14) 41, 4 PJ Kindregan (9) 40, 5 P. Mullaney (3) 40. N/C.
DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES
Thurs 6th Aug Ulster Bank Open Singles S/F, Sat. 8th Gents Singles Stroke, Sun. 9th Singles S/F, Mon. 10th SPECIAL OFFER Open Gents Singles S/F.
DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS
Tues 21st Singles S/F Keighery Gallagher: 1st Cathie O’Mahony/Whelan (25) 40, 2 Rose Prendergast (20) 36, Gross Breda McCarthy (3) 29, 3 Rachel Kiely (30) 35, CSS 35pts. Sat. 1st August Open Singles S/F: 1st Teresa Hayes (24) 40pts, 2 Bridget Aherne (16) 36pts, 3 Louise Fleming (14) 35pts, 4 Bernie Hayes (16) 34, Visitor Kathryn Teehan (7) (Kilkenny) 33pts. Mon. 3rd Open Singles S/F: 1st Teresa Hayes (24) 39, 2nd Ann Fitzgerald (27) 38pts.
DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES:
Tues. 4th August Open Ladies Champagne 3 Person Scramble (Murrays), Sat. 8th Singles Stroke. Tues 11th Singles S/F Kelly’s Pharmacy, Golf of the Year.
LADIES NOTES
PRESIDENTS PRIZE
Ladies, please be aware that the draw sheet for the ladies section is filling up for both the Fri and Sat qualifying rounds, also have you added your name for the scramble – sheet is in the foyer.
PROFESSIONAL DAY
Our club Pro David has moved his sponsored day to Sat 22nd. Tue 18th is in aid of Breast Cancer, please support this worthy cause.
EUROSPAR INTER-CLUB COMP.
Thur 6th is Eurospar Inter-Club Comp. in West/Wat.G.C. Please get your names on time sheet for this event, there is a top prize for the winning club. We are very much indebted to Ger Enright for his very generous sponsorship for this event, and many others throughout the year.
JUNIOR NOTES
Last week saw a busy schedule with our juniors traveling to Tramore, Clonmel and Faithlegg.. We enjoyed considerable success, the highlight being Gabriel Leacy shooting 73 around Faithlegg. On Friday last we traveled to Clonmel for our latest match in the South East League. Conditions determined a reduction to 12 holes and our under 18 team were narrowly beaten 4-3. Jack Leacy, Ross Dunford and Colm Kindregan recorded victories. This leaves our team needing a victory against West Waterford. However our under 15 team continued to show their prowess with a 5-2 victory maintaining their 100% record. Kevin Walsh, Eoin Bergin, Jack Mullaney and Jason Nagle recorded victories while Dion Ryan and Ronan O'Neill were called in. Well done to All Concerned.
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Tuesday 4th is a trip to neighbours West Waterford , Tuesday 11th is a trip to Carrick and Thursday 13th is GoldCoast .See notice board for details.
CAPTAINS PRIZE
Friday sees Captain Noel Brennan present his Captains Prize To Juniors. The First tee is reserved from 10 am but come early as a hugh crowd is anticipated. The Top Ten winners Qualify for Carrick Outing.
COACHING
Tuition continues with Head Professional and County Coach David Hayes at the weekend. Our Elite panel resume on Friday at 3.30 while our beginners and improvers continue on Saturday at 3pm.
MEMBERS BOARD
Well done to our juniors who continue to show the adults how to do it. Michael Maher won the EP KIELY Trophy, Dion Ryan took the PI Power Cup and Junior Captain Conor O'Dwyer won the Bank Holiday Open Singles.
VOLUNTARY WORK
Voluntary work continues each Tuesday at 7.30 and as juniors enjoy more golf it is important that we support this effort. See you Tuesday.
YOUNGONES NEXT COMPETITION Weds 5th August.
SIXTY.COM
Next Competition Weds 5th August. Draw for partners at 2pm. All are welcome.
DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB MINI LOTTO: Week ending 02/08/2009 WINNING NUMBERS 4, 10, 18, 23. Jackpot Winner: No Winner:15 euro winners. Teresa Hayes, Maura Kindregan, John Gough, Tommy Sheehan C/O Finnegan, Emer O’ Kennedy.
NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €6,300. Next Draw Sun 9th August. 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.
