President’s Prize
The time-sheet is filling up quickly for Frank Lloyd’s big weekend, with entry for ladies and gents closing at 7 p.m. on Tuesday 11th. The draw for playing partners will be made that night, and put on the club website on Wednesday morning. Frank tells me that he is going with a Stableford format, from the blue markers for men (using the same tee markers on the 3rd and 11th as were used for this year’s Captain’s Prize).
Popular President Frank gives little away, with skimpy details known of his Tipp and Kilkenny roots. He has been an active member now for a while, a great supporter of club competitions, and seen on the course early each weekend. Frank has a word for everybody, and never rushes his conversations when he relaxes upstairs. We wish him the best for his President’s Prize weekend, which, with the collaboration of the ladies and gents’ committees, is bound to go well from the ‘off’ on Friday to the presentation of prizes on Sunday night at 9.30 p.m. Don’t forget the President's Scramble on Wednesday – an event which always draws a big crowd and is an ideal way to start the weekend.
Calling All Citeógs!
The 34th Annual Left-Handers Competition will be held on Sunday 30th in conjunction with the club 18-hole stroke event. This contest is open to both female and male members of Dungarvan Golf Club, and costs a mere €5 to enter. Players may also play in the club competition on the day. Holder Tony Power has recently taken the sought-after trophy off his mantelpiece, and the usual organizers of the day hope for a big turnout – including left-handers who have joined the club recently.
Captain’s Prize to the Juniors
Noel Brennan was delighted with the huge entry from among our juvenile members on Friday, and especially pleased at the attendance at the prize-giving. Andrew Kirwan won with 47 points, and Noel complimented Club PGA Pro David Hayes, along with JP Hayes, Donal Williams and Michael Leacy on the great work done towards developing the Junior Section. Noel also spoke of the way in which our juveniles lived their golf as the total experience of skills, etiquette, dress, behaviour, relationships, observation of rules and much, much more. He complimented them on all they had done this year in both domestic and away competitions, inter-club events, coaching evenings during the winter, and how well they have featured in this year’s club competitions and voluntary work evenings.
But I Didn’t Know!
Members should keep an eye on the noticeboards in and around the clubhouse, not least to be aware of current Local Rules and ‘Conditions of Competition’. They should also have an occasional look at the club website: if they have no access to a computer at home they may use the one in the clubhouse foyer. This past week the Local Rules changed more than once, to take account of the very wet underfoot conditions. We went from ‘play as it lies’ to ‘preferred lies’ (otherwise known as placing) for a few days, and back again for the weekend competitions. Similarly, some players don’t seem to know that singles competitions must be played in groups of three unless otherwise indicated by the timesheet; and many don’t seem to be aware of the ‘Pace of Play’ guidelines. Finally, winners of competitions for which prizes are displayed should be aware of dates for presentation of prizes.
Senior and Junior Scratch Cup
The rescheduled Senior and Junior Scratch Cups will be played for on Sunday 23rd August. These prestigious trophies are played over 18 holes, strokeplay off the blue markers. Member entry is €10, visitors €25. Timesheets are available online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com.
Dungarvan Autumn Pairs
The popular Autumn Pairs Classic in association with Saltan Properties, Jack French and Guinness takes place from Mon. 14th to Wed. 16th September at the three local championship courses, Dungarvan, West Waterford and Gold Coast. This is a team event open to ladies, men or mixed teams using three different fomats of golf each day, 2 person rumble, fourball betterball and a 2 person Dixie. There are daily and overall prizes and the fantastic golf and accommodation packages prices on offer are displayed on brochures available in the three golf clubs. Completed booking forms to be forwarded to Brendan O’ Brien Tournament Director, Clash Ballinacourty, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS
Thurs 6th Aug Ulster Bank Open Singles S/F: 1st 1st B. Hallissey (11) 42, 2 D. Williams (4) 41, 3. Mark Raher (15) 40, G. Kennedy (12) 40, Visitor C. O’ Donoghue Slievenamon G.C. 38, High Handicap W. Cullinane (21) 35. Sat. 8th Gents Singles Stroke: 1st Steven O’ Connor (13) 65, D. Keating (21) 69, Gross K.Stack (Scr) 71, 3 T Lowry (17) 70, 4 M. Fitzgerald (21) 70, 5th I. Gourlay (20) 70, CSS 71. Sun. 9th Singles S/F: M. O’ Keeffe (12) 43, P.Hyland (9) 41, K. Stack (Scr) 40, F. O’ Donoghue (10) 40. CSS 37.
DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES
Thurs 13th Aug Ulster Bank Open Singles S/F. Fri. 14th to Sun. 16th Presidents Prize (Frank Lloyd). Mon. 17th Special Offer Open Singles S/F, Thurs. 20th Ulster Bank Open Singles S/F, Sat. 22nd Singles S/F, Sun. 23rd Open Senior & Jnr Scratch Cup.
DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS
Tues. 4th August Open Ladies Champagne 3 Person Scramble (Murrays): 1st C O’ Mahony (23), I Considine (24), C. Elstead (31) 97pts, 2nd M Burke (15), M. Smith (18), A Darmody (19) Clonmel, 92. 3rd A. Morrissey (18), M Flahavan (22), A Harney (30) 91pts. 4th B. Aherne (16), P. Phelan (25), K Buckley (26) 88pts. Sat. 8th Singles Stroke: 1st Marianne Mulcahy (32) 70 nett, CAT A Betty O’ Brien (9) 74, Cat B Cathie Whelan (23) 72, Cat. C Breda Conway (29) 76. CSS 73.
DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES:
Fri. 14th to Sun. 16th Presidents Prize (Frank Lloyd). Tues 18th Singles S/F Breast Cancer, Sat. 22nd PGA Day David Hayes.
LADIES NOTES
PRESIDENTS WEEK-END
Our esteemed President Frank Lloyd will be hosting his week-end from the 14-16th Aug. I hope all the ladies have added their names to the time sheet for the draw and scramble on Wed 12th.
On behalf of the Ladies Club I would like to wish Frank the very best, looking forward to a fantastic week-end in every way. Will there be any need to put the Infant”out on Thur night? or can we cut out the middle man here !!
EUROSPAR INTER-CLUB COMPETITION
Our ladies went to W/Waterford G.C. on Thursday 6th to defend our honour, unfortunately, we were beaten, well done to Gold Coast G.C. team who took the top prize, and to Lady Capt. W/Wat. Suzanne Dalton on winning the hamper with 40pts
YOUNGONES
On Wed, the girls decided to have a 4ball- a great idea ! the winners were Pat Flanagan and Liz Walsh with a very respectable 23pts. Well done girls !! Next. Comp 19th August.
THE FLYING LADIES GOLF SOCIETY
This year our little group went to Dunmore East G.C. the weather was fantastic, the course spectacular, and the meal in the Ocean Hotel was superb. Thanks to Bernie who organised the day, looking forward to next year already !!
SIXTY.COM
Next Competition Weds 19th August. Draw for partners at 2pm. All are welcome. Results Wed. 5th 1st Sean Power (15) Pat McGovern (21) Bill McCallig (23) Mary McGrath (35) 261/6. 2nd Pat Deasy (11) Sean de Paor (18) Mary Dee (34) 291/8. 3 Tom Phelan (20) Ann Morrissey (18) Gretta Harris (36) 313/4.
DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB MINI LOTTO: Week ending 09/08/2009 WINNING NUMBERS 3, 17, 23, 24. Jackpot Winner: No Winner:15 euro winners. Michael Farrell, Michael Farrell, Carmel, Ann, Marian c/o Marian Roche, J&P Flanagan, Maria Conroy.
NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €6,450. Next Draw Sun 16th August. If you’re not in you can’t win! Thank you for your support.
