What a Weekend!
Frank Lloyd’s President’s Prize weekend was a resounding success, described as the culmination of a marvelous golfing summer at Dungarvan Golf Club, and a fitting tribute to Frank and his Presidency. Speaking to a packed room of members, friends and guests, Frank was loud in his praise for the officers and committees who beavered in the background over the whole week. We were blessed with dry and sunny weather from Wednesday’s scramble to the exciting final on Sunday. Many tributes were paid also to our scratch golfer Kevin Stack who set an early pace on Friday with 42 points, which was not surpassed till late on Saturday by Conor Barrett – the eventual winner – with 43. Beautiful crystal prizes were presented on Sunday, to both ladies and gents, with Rachel Kiely a very popular winner. Following club caterer Tom Daly’s lovely snack food the music and fun went on to the late hours. Congratulations Frank, and well done!

David Hayes PGA Day
Moved from Sunday 9th of August due to the All-Ireland Hurling Semi-final, the ‘David Hayes Day’ will be Sat. 22nd. On that day our popular and hard-working Professional will sponsors our Ladies’ and Gents’ singles events. As always, David will put up a generous selection of golf gear, and his prizes will be presented later – probably after September Open Week; all details will be on the club website and in clubhouse notices.

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.

Annual Lefthanders
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.

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
Thursday 13th Ulster Bank Open Singles: 1st Jack Mullaney (16) 45, 2 S.O’Meara (14) 42, K. Stack (Scr) 37, M. Mescal (16) Douglas 42, E. Elstead (11) 40, High Handicap F. Gallogly (21) S. County Dublin 39. CSS 37.  Sun. 16th August, Presidents Prize presented by Frank Lloyd: 1st Conor Barrett (10) 79, 2 T. Keaver (15) 76, Gross K. Stack (Scr) 73, 3rd A. Lynch (14) 75, 4 Colm O’Hare (7) 74, 5 R Mahony (10), 2nd Gross John Reynolds Scr 70, 6 J Leacy (3) 74, Cat. 0/7 E. Stack (6) 73, Cat. 8/12 PJ Kindregan (9) 74, Cat. 13/18 D. Verling (15) 73, Cat. 19/28 Pat Power (19) 73, Past President C. Power (21) 71, Best Nett 1st 18: G. Enright (12) 41, Best 2nd Nett N. Hackett (10) 38, Best Gross 1st 18 D. Williams (4) 31, Best Gross 2nd 18 D. Walsh (4) 32, Best Guest B. McBride (18) Naas 40. 

DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES
Thurs 20th Aug Ulster Bank Open Singles S/F.  Sat. 22nd Singles S/F, Sun. 23rd Open Senior & Jnr Scratch Cup Mon. 24th Special Offer Open Singles S/F.

DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS
Tues. 11th Singles S/F Kelly Pharmacy:1st F. Fitzgerald (25) 41pts, 2 Margaret HArty (35) 40, 3 Maria Ryan (27) 38, 4 Brid Killigrew (28) 36. CSS 37.  Sun. 16th August, Presidents Prize presented by Frank Lloyd: 1st Rachel Kiely (30) 77pts, 2 Teresa Hayes (23) 75, Best Gross Betty O’ Brien (9) 52, 3 Breda Conway (27) 75, 4 Maria Ryan (26) 70, 5 Peggy O’ Brien (21) 70, Cat. A Patricia Flanagan (18) 70, Cat. B Elayne Kirwan (21) 70, Cat. C Margaret Harty 33 69, Best Nett 1st 18 Anna Harney (30) 39, Best Nett 2nd 18 Rose Prendergast  (20) 35pts. C.S.S. Fri.38/Sat. 37, Sun. 37.

DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES: 
Sat. 22nd PGA Day David Hayes.Tues 25th Singles S/F.

LADIES NOTES
PRESIDENTS PRIZE WEEK-END
There was great excitement in the clubhouse on Fri when 2 ladies brought in the same score of 43pts.  Rachel Kiely and Breda Conway, and on Sat. the best score of the day was brought in by Teresa Hayes 40pts.  Sunday’s golf was not of the same standard as the qualifying rounds, but the girls out together in the last 3ball kept the flag flying and came in 1st 2nd and 3rd respectively. We are now known as the 3 degrees !!  Presentation of Prizes took place to a packed clubhouse, with fabulous finger food and super music from our almost resident DJ Brian.  On behalf of the Ladies Club, I would like to thank President Frank for a fantastic table of prizes, and for a wonderful week-end with lots of fun and sunshine !! Well done Frank, you did us proud !

OUTSTANDING PRESENTATIONS
The next presentation of prizes will be on Tue 1st Sept at 8.30pm which is sponsored by Dungarvan Home Furnishing. The presentation will be followed by a meeting on The Rules of Golf, please try and make this important event.

LADIES CLUB OUTING
This year we are very fortunate to be going to the prestigious Castlemartyr Golf Resort on Sun 20th September, more details on this later, but ladies keep this date in your diary !!

YOUNGONES
We will be back on the fairways again on Wed 19th, would like to see as many as possible and new members always welcome !!

Member Queries
The door is always open! With so many activities organized and happening at Dungarvan Golf Club each week, including competitions of all types, handicap fluctuations, presentation of prizes, changes to conditions of play, intra-club and interclub matches, junior activities and lots more, members are bound to have queries. Such issues and concerns are always addressed by willing, helpful and supportive officers and committees: so, don’t be shy in expressing your needs and wants. If your query is on your handicap you may contact the relevant Handicap Secretary; similarly, if your question is about competitions you may contact the Competition Secretary. Otherwise you may contact either of the Captains or Hon. Secretaries, preferably by e-mail, but also by phone or in a personal approach way. That’s why you elected us – among other things; we are there to serve members, so your concern will be addressed without delay . If you don’t have the contact details of individual officers or committee members you may e-mail or ring Irene Lynch, Secretary/Manager.

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB MINI LOTTO:  Week ending 16/08/2009.  WINNING NUMBERS 9, 14, 21, 22. Jackpot Winner: No Winner:15 euro winners. Emer O’Kennedy, Paddy Fraher Colligan, Ann Stack, David Kiely Mapstown, Peader Gallagher Kilmac.
   NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €6,600.  Next Draw Sun 23rd August.  If you’re not in you can’t win! Thank you for your support.