Inter-Pub Classic
The Interpubs Classic for the Tom Shanley Memorial Trophy  kindly sponsored by Carlsberg tees off this Friday & Saturday. 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 80 euro. We look forward to seeing you there.     

Kevin Stack
Congratulations are due to Kevin on his new handicap of +1. We all knew it was only a matter of time, but when he did it Kevin did it in style. After his great score of 42 points in the President’s Prize in mid-August Kevin and his brother Eoin had their UCC golfing trip to Portugal for the inaugural European Intervarsity Championship, and many other competition since. However, on Thursday last Sept. 17th, Kevin had 46 points off the white tee markers. He scored 9 birdies and eagled the 14th when his 2nd shot back-spun into the hole. Then on Sunday Kevin featured again, scoring 40 points to claim runner-up spot. Keep it up Kevin, and we all hope that other members - young and not-so-young - will follow in your footsteps.

At Last!
I’m glad to hear that members are, at last, reading the notices we display. We try to keep members up-to-date on Local Rules, Conditions of Competitions, names of competition sponsors, whether it is ‘play as it lies’ or ‘preferred lies’ (placing etc). The notice-board between the locker-rooms and the men’s first tee is the best place to check out all the important latest; and, if you don’t read the stuff don’t be laying blame!

AGM
In reply to a query from a member, the Men’s Club AGM will be a few weeks later this year, as allowed by the club’s Rules and Constitution – ‘in singular circumstances’. It looks as though a date during the second week of November is very likely, and there is no word yet on a date for the Ladies’ Club AGM. The AGM of the Parent Club, of necessity, will also be late. Members see these meetings as their chance to review the year past and lay down markers for the following year. After such a successful year we confidently expect the ‘feel good’ factor to be much in evidence at the 2009 meetings. Members should be considering motions, proposals for changes of club rules, and suggestions for new faces on the committees. If you have the interest, the time and the energy there is room for you on committee; otherwise you may put your name forward for sub-committee work, e.g. compilation of results.

Course Manager
Anthony ‘Scholar’ Morrissey has just completed his first year as Course Manager; and what a job he is doing, ably assisted by Sully, Bernard, Eddie and the various seasonal workers. We have had many, many visitors throughout the season, whether in the Dungarvan Masters, Senior Pairs, Autumn Pairs, or at some of our many Opens throughout the year. Unsolicited remarks are always highly complimentary of our course and greens, and how well they are maintained. Scholar liaises well with Secretary/Manager Irene, and he is always interested in the views of members on aspects of course maintenance. He took on board the suggestion about varying pin positions, and he now endeavours to have six easy, six medium and six difficult; all the time conscious of the need to use the front, middle and backs of greens. Keep up the good work lads; we salute you and your efforts. Incidentally, this writer met Scholar’s predecessor and mentor Michael Mernin last week; after all his work and dedication to the club and course Michael is keeping very well as he enjoys his retirement.

West Waterford
We were glued to the GUI website over the weekend as they relayed from Tullamore all the happenings in the Irish Senior Cup finals. After winning the Irish Junior Foursomes in three of the past four years, our neighbours West Waterford had a convincing win in Friday’ semi-final, beating Ulster’s Castlerock 4-1. With Seamus Power abroad, West Waterford’s young team – with an average age of 20 – eagerly awaited the outcome of the other semi which was much tighter, when Galway beat Laytown & Bettystown 3-2. So, we knew we were in for an exciting final; alas, our neighbours were beaten, by an experienced Galway team, winners previously at Enniscrone in 2006. We salute Mark Shanahan, Philip Spratt, Gary Hurley, David Curran and Philip Walsh, along with the entire panel and team management. While we commiserate with them for not having won, we congratulate West Waterford for doing so well in this prestigious competition – the most sought-after pennant in Irish amateur golf.

DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS 
Mon 14th Special Offer Gents Singles 18h S/F:1st Dermot Walsh (5) 39pts, CSS 37.
Thurs 17th Ulster Bank Open Singles 1st Kevin Stack (Scr) 46pts, 2 Francis Lloyd (15) 40, 3 David Tuohy (C-O-S) 11 40pts, 4 Flor O’ Callaghan (16) 40pts, CSS 37.
Sat 19th Gents Singles Stroke EA Ryan Cup Sponsored by Joseph Lavan EA Ryan & Co. Solicitors: 1st Brian Murphy (15) 63, Liam Feeney (11) 68, Gross Alan O’ Donnell (4) 75, 3 PJ Kindregan (8) 68, 4 P.O’Brien (14) 69, 5 Gabriel Leacy (6) 71 CSS 72.
Sun 20th Gents Singles S/F: 1st Conor Barrett (9) 40pts, 2 Kevin Stack (+1) 40pts B9, 3 Ronan Slevin (9) 40, 4 Dermot Walsh (4) 39, 5 Peter Mullaney (3) 38pts (B9) High Handicap Ml. Brosnan (24) 35, CSS 71.

DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES SEPTEMBER  
Thurs 24th Ulster Bank Open Singles, Fri 25th & Sat 26th Open Inter Pubs Classic Team of 4, Sun. 27th Monthly Medal Singles Stroke.

DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS
Tues. 15th Open Singles S/F: 1st Sylvia Phelan (23) 39, 2 Mary Phelan (22) 38, Gross Breda McCarthy (4) 32, 3 Ruth Byrne (29) 37, Visitor Ester McGuckian Gold Coast (13) 37pts.  Sat 19th 18h Stroke: 1st Maeve Fitzgerald (23) 69, 2 Maria Ryan (26) 73, 3 Carmel O’ Brien (10) 74 CSS 73.
 
DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES: 
Fri 25th & Sat 26th Open Inter Pubs Classic Team of 4.  

LADIES NOTES WEEK-END 20/09/09
Interpubs Classic
Due to hollowtining which is commencing on Mon 28th for the week, the Inter-Pubs Classic sponsored by Carlsberg might be your only chance to get a game in. There are plenty tee times available for Fri 25th and limited times available for Sat 26th.
Ladies Home Alliance
Home Alliance is commencing on Sat 3rd Oct and Tue 6th.
Coastal Alliance
The next outing is St.Helens Bay on Thur 24th September
South East Junior Alliance
Waterford Castle on Mon 28th September
Ladies Club Outing
Sunday 20th Sept 35 ladies travelled to the beautiful Castlemartyr Golf Resort for our annual day out. The weather was glorious as we gathered on the balcony to enjoy coffee and scones before play. The course was magical as was the beautiful meal served in the Clubhouse, thanks to the wonderful staff !!  After dinner the results of the day were revealed, Lady Captain Ann had a terrific array of prizes, nearly one for everyone in the audience !! The winners were Maeve Fitzgerald, Breda Conway, Mary French with 76pts and their prize were green fees for Ballykisteen G.C. for which they suddenly had lots of friends !!  There was also a special raffle of 4 green fees for Castlemartyr Golf Resort which was won by Frances Mellerick, thanks to Moyra who drew the ticket.
Many thanks to Captain Ann, Vice Captain Ina, Secretary Pat and Treasurer Maria for all their hard work in organising a wonderful day out, it was truly enjoyed by all.

Golfer of the Year
Our Golfer of the Year was announced on Sunday and the triumphant player is none other than one of our Youngones,  Brigid Killigrew – well done on a fantastic year of golf !!

Junior Golf Notes
Coaching
Tuition for our beginners and improvers continues this Saturday at 3p.m. with Head Pro David Hayes. 

South-East League
Trial matches continue on Friday at 4.15p.m. at both U-18 and U-15 panels are expected to attend.  The final is on 4th October at Gold Coast and places on the teams are up for grabs. 

Golf Sale
Head Professional David Hayes continues his end of season Golf Sale, there are great bargains to be had for everyone !

E.A. Ryan Cup
Well done to Gabriel Leacy on collecting a prize last Saturday in the EA Ryan Cup.  Gabriel is now down to 5 handicap which is lower that his Dad, Micheal.   No surprise there !

NOTICE
Please be advised the course will be Closed (for the most part of next week) Mon. 28th to Fri. 2nd October 2009 due to proposed Hollowtinning & Sanding of the Greens.  Restaurant Hours will be 12 O’Clock to 4.30p.m. last orders.

60.Com
Next Outing 7th October draw for partners at 1.45p.m.  Results Wednesday 16th 1st P Heneberry (22) Ml Twomey (22) Sean de Paor (18) 251/4.  2 Anna Harney (30) Garry Morrissey (24) Tom Phelan (20) 263/4.  3 Mary Dee (21) JP Byrne (24) Frank Ryan (18) 271/8. 
The Sixty.com are looking forward to their annual trip up to the ‘Mallow Owls’ on Monday 5th October, Dungarvan will play host the following Wednesday.
           
DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB MINI LOTTO:  Week ending 20/09/09: WINNING NUMBERS  2, 13, 14, 16. Jackpot Winner: No Winner:15 euro winners. The 3 M’s, Marian Roche, Johnny Hogan, Michael Troy, Alex & Luke c/o Marian Roche.   NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €7,200.00  Next Draw Sun 27th 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.