NEW SPONSORS
We were delighted this week to hear of two new sponsors from the local business community. Amber Petrol Station – Costcutter Express on the Youghal Rd. have come on board to sponsor a Men’s Club competition during the October Holiday weekend. Owned by popular local Pat Keane who worked at Dungarvan Crystal for many years, the bright and airy shop has all you want in groceries, confectionery, hot and cold food, newspapers and magazines, car care products and much more. The well-appointed forecourt is roomy, with several petrol/diesel pumps, air and water services, ample parking and an automatic car-wash. Pat, as cheerful and affable as always, is well known for his involvement with both Dungarvan Soccer Club and Dungarvan RFC: it is only a matter of some time before he turns his hand to golf. In thanking Pat for his kind sponsorship offer we wish him the best with his business venture, and we hope that our members will support him as they do all our sponsors.
The Peter Cusack Memorial competition, held recently, has been sponsored since it began by PTSB – for which we are all very grateful to John McGrath. The winner each year is presented with a magnificent crystal perpetual trophy, made and donated by a close friend of the dear departed Peter, Tony Ahearne. The competition has a new sponsor for the foreseeable future, in Tony and his wife Jacqui. Speaking at Sunday’s presentation of prizes the Captain introduced the sponsors, and spoke of his personal satisfaction that so many new sponsors have come forward this year, mainly from the local business community and our own club members who want to give something back to Dungarvan Golf Club.
INTERPUBS CLASSIC
The Interpubs Classic for the Tom Shanley Memorial Trophy kindly sponsored by Carlsberg will be played on Friday the 25th & Saturday 26th of September. At 100 euro per team of 4 of Ladies/ Gents or Mixed this represents great value for this enjoyable format classic. There are 2 scores to count on holes 1 – 12 and 3 scores on holes 13 – 18. Re entry per team is 20 euro per person. Timesheets are in operation now. We look forward to seeing you there.
Rules Night
A big attendance on Tuesday night enjoyed an interactive session on the Rules of Golf. The discussions ranged across all of the basics, what everybody should know, and some of the tricky situations which often arise on the course. “We learned a lot” was the consensus, with an acknowledged acceptance that golfers should have the rule book in their bag and be prepared to consult and discuss when unfamiliar situations occur. Do you incur a penalty when you knock a leaf or two in your practice swing? Are you obliged to be aware of your playing partner’s score, or just take his/her word when you ask? May you drop away without penalty from a tractor tyre mark? My ball is outside a hazard but near a yellow stake which is in my swing plane; have I a ‘free’ drop? Is it true that you may put a second ball into play when there is a doubt as to procedure? We saw my ball going into a tree; it must be lodged there but I can’t see it; what will I do? My ball is within a metre of the green: may I repair a pitchmark on the green, may I have the flag attended, may I brush away the sand which is between my ball and the green? My ball is in a drain which is marked by red stakes; what are my options? Yes, some tricky questions to promote debate, and the general feeling after the rules evening is that we will have a follow-up soon.
DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS
Thurs 3rd Ulster Bank Open Singles 1. Danny Barry (12) 35 2. David Kiely (24) 34 (B9)
Fri 4th Gents Open Singles 1. G.Raher (15) 41, 2. F.Power (10) 41, 3. MCorkery (12)38, Visitor H.Flynn (19) (Charleville) 37 CSS N/Q
Sat 5th Open Gents 18h S/F Member Sponsored 1. D.Murray (11) (Carlow) 44, 2. J.Considine (13)43 Gross J.Reynolds (Scr) 35, 3. P.J.Kindregan (9) 42, 4. R.Slevin (11) 42 CSS 37
Sun 6th Gleesons Open Gents Singles 1. J.Walsh (17) (Comeragh) 41, 2. B.McGill (8) 38, 3. F.Power (10) 38. 4. M.Walsh (9) 37 5. J.Moroney (15) 37 6. D.McGrath (20) 36 CSS 37.
DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES SEPTEMBER
Open Week to 13th September. Weds 9th Open Gents Singles, Thurs 10th Ulster Bank Open Singles Fri 11th Ned Connors Foodstore Ballinroad Open 3 Person Rumble Sat 12th & Sun 13th Norris Bros Open Gents 4 Ball.
DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS Tues 1st Comp Cancelled. Sat 5th Garveys Open Ladies 18h S/F 1. Bernie Hayes (16) 40, 2. Breda McCarthy (4) 38, Gross Bridget Aherne (16) 19 Visitor Geraldine Hickey (31) (West Waterford) 32 CSS 73.
DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES:
Open Week to 13th September. Fri 11th Ned Connors Foodstore, Ballinroad Open 3 Person Rumble Sat 12th & Sun 13th Norris Bros Ladies Open 18h S/F, Tues 15th Open Ladies Singles S/F (Park Hotel).
LADIES NOTES
Open Week
Our Open week is in full swing now with competitions for everyone – singles, scrambles and rumbles, so please ask your friends from neighbouring clubs to participate. Our next big classic will be the Inter-Pubs on Fri/Sat 25/26th Sept. Get your teams in for this event !!
11 Hole Competition There will be an 11 hole competition on Tuesdays to facilitate ladies who cannot play the 18- entry is €5. Dungarvan Home Furnishing competition is now deferred to Tue. 22nd Sep, and all outstanding presentations will take place on the night, including T.C. Williams and Junior Cup.
Congratulations to Fidelma Fitzgerald who won the T.C.Williams Cup and to Liz Walsh who claimed the Junior Cup – well done girls !!
Home Alliance
The Home Alliance sheets are now posted in the locker room, please put your name in the preferred slot i.e. Tue/Sat. €20 entry to be paid on or before the closing date Sept. 26th
Coastal Alliance
Our first Coastal Alliance will be played in West Wat on Thur 10th, deferred from last week, entry is €15 payable on or before the day.
Ladies Club Outing
The Ladies Club Outing to Castlemartyr is on Sun 20th, cost of this trip is €70 incl tea/coffee + scone on arrival at 11am and a meal afterwards. A bus option is available if there are sufficient numbers. A deposit of €30 is payable before Sat 12th Sept.
JUNIOR GOLF SOUTH EAST LEAGUE FINAL AT GOLD COAST.
The south East final will be held on Sunday 4th October with a tee off time of 1.45p.m. The Panels representing Dungarvan Golf Club are as follows. Under 15 Panel. Sean Daly, Gabriel Leacey, Jack Leacey, Brian Looby, Aidan Moloney, Jack Mullaney, Jason Nagle, Ronan O’Neill, David Sweeney, Kevin Walsh & Andrew Kirwan . UNDER 18 PANEL Philip Cashin, Philip Coffey, Ross Dunford, Colm Kindregan, Brendan McCarthy, Conor O’Dwyer, Colm O;Hare, Andrew Kirwan , Cormac Willins, Jack Leacey, Gabriel Leacey. All are welcome to lend their support on the day .
Junior Golf Enquiries
Any matter relating to Junior golf at Dungarvan Golf Club can be directed to Head Professional David Hayes at 058 44707. Email is
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and the website. www.freewebs.com/davidhayesproshop.
Golf Sale
Our head professional David Hayes has his end of season Golf Sale at Dungarvan Golf Club. He is offering great bargains in clubs, bags, shoes, clothing and accessories. Don’t be disappointed as this sale is very popular, call early.
Portugal
We were all delighted to hear that the Stack boys, Eoin and Kevin, playing off 5 and Scratch respectively and sons of Pat and Captain Ann, spent the past week representing UCC in the 1st European Intervarsity Championships, held in the Algarve. Playing at Alto and Pestana, two of Portugal’s top golf courses, UCC finished in third place (out of fourteen colleges) in the team championship, while Irish students took Gold, Silver and Bronze in the individual event. The lads really enjoyed the week – with five rounds of golf – and saw it as an ideal way to end a busy golfing summer before heading back to Cork for the new academic year. Portugal is proving to be very popular with golfers in this country, and I have heard of several of our club members who have penciled it in for a first or return visit. I hear too that dad Mick learned much when he took on sons Jack and Gabriel on some of Portugal’s finest courses, affording young Gabriel the opportunity to practice for his round at Fota on Saturday when he represented Waterford under-14s in the inter-county match. But all the coaching and practice didn’t stand to Gabriel and Jack as they failed to get to the quarter-final of the O’ Connell Cup Club Fourball Matchplay: however, they tool their beating like the golfing men that they are. Incidentally, if you are still involved in any of the matchplay competitions please check the schedule; if you need an extension, for any reason, you must make a timely approach to the committee.
Annual Subscriptions
Members were recently in receipt of invoices/statements for the 2009/10 annual subscriptions due for payment on 1st October 2009. These were sent much earlier this year to facilitate members who wish to pay by Direct Debit.
Members may prefer to pay by one lump sum or, after an initial deposit, by six monthly Direct Debit installments (at no extra cost). Please note that a specified deposit and direct debit form must be completed and returned to the Office by September 21st to ensure participation in the Direct Debit scheme and to facilitate the administration process.
If you have any queries regarding membership please contact Irene Lynch, Secretary/Manager by email
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or phone 058 43310.
Members are also reminded that the social levy, for usage in the bar and restaurant, should be used in full by 30th September as unused balances will be forfeited.
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 GOLF CLUB MINI LOTTO: Week ending WINNING NUMBERS
5, 7, 15, 18 Jackpot Winner: No Winner:15 euro winners. D.Cotter & M.Landers , Mark Reynolds, Jennie Mulchay, Ann Stack, Noel Brennan.
NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €6900.00. Next Draw Sun 13th September. 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.
