DUNGARVAN JUNIOR GOLFERS DO THE DOUBLE!
Dungarvan Golf Club completed a rare double at the Gold Coast Golf Club last Sunday in winning the U-15 and U-18 South East League Finals.  Our Under 18’s got the ball rolling with a hard fought win over Waterford.  On a beautiful day we recorded a 4-3 win with Andrew Kirwan winning the final match on 17.  Conor O’ Dwyer, Colm O’Hare and Philip Coffey had already put 3 points on the board. 
Our under 15’s played Faithlegg and with inspired play from Jack Leacy and Kevin Walsh, we were quickly in control.  Jack Mullaney won another on 16 and Ronan O’Neill took the trophy home with a win on 16.  With 4 matches in the bag, Eoin Bergin and Sean Daly were called in.  At the presentation, Michael Murphy from the Golfing Union of Ireland praised their efforts with Junior Golf.  Accepting the trophy, Junior Captain Conor O’Dwyer thanked the Junior Conveynors at Dungarvan for their efforts in securing these titles. 

CLONEA CUP
In last Saturday’s Golfer of the Year Competition, the Clonea Cup, junior member Philip Coffey romped home with a 65 nett to win by a staggering 4 strokes.  Philip’s remarkable round off the blue tees included 3 birdies.  Jim Quinn claimed second place with 69 followed closely by Tony Brady with 70 nett.  Donal Williams won the gross prize with 70. 

SOUTH EAST JUNIOR ALLIANCE
The first outing for the 2009/2010 season was held in Dungarvan golf club last Sunday in lovely calm and pleasant conditions.  The event was well supported from a wide range of clubs from all over the South East Region. The recently hollowtinned greens obviously didn’t deter Club Vice-Captain Des Cleary’s form.  He produced a marvellous 44pts to win by a point from Conor O’ Brien.  Competitors from Waterford, Callan and West Waterford also feautured in the prizes.

PRESENTATIONS
There will be a presentation of prizes night for all prize winners of the following competitions. EA Ryan Cup, Carlsberg Inter Pubs Classic, Open Seniors Prizes & the Clonea Cup on Friday 9th October at 8p.m in the clubhouse.     

DEISE GOLF WINTER OPENS
The Deise Golf Winter Golf Circuit recommences next week with the first open week of the series scheduled in Carrick Golf Club from 12th to 18th October.  This Circuit made up from the 9 participating Co. Waterford Golf Clubs, Carrick-on-Suir, Dungarvan, Faithlegg, Gold Coast, Tramore, West Waterford, Waterford Castle, Waterford and Williamstown Golf Clubs and will feature an open week in rotation right up to December.  The competitions are open to male and female competitors and the entry fee is only €15p.p.  Out of each week, 5 golfers (consisting of two members, two visitors and best lady from the Co. Waterford Clubs) will qualify to go forward for the grand final in April 2010 to play for a chance to win the top prize of four greenfees and four meal vouchers from each participating club.  Dungarvan’s turn to host the Deise Open week will be 19th to 23rd October.  All our members are encouraged to support these events.

DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS 
Sat 3rd Gents Singles Stroke Clonea Cup: 1st Philip Coffey (10) 65 nett, 2. Jim Quinn (20) 69, Gross Donal Williams (4) 70, 3 Tony Brady (8) 70, 4 Anthony Lyons (13) 70. CSS 73.  Sun 4th Gents singles S/F: 1st Des Cleary (11) 44, Conor O’Brien (12) 43, Gross Peter Mullaney (2) 38, 3 Declan Walsh (7) 42, 4 John Corbett (16) 42, High Handicap Tom Coffey (24) 41, CSS 38.  South East Junior Alliance Oct. 4th.  1st Des Cleary (11) 44, 2 Conor O’ Brien (12) 43, 3 Tom Madigan Waterford (13) 43, 4 Martin Parker Callan (14) 43, 5 Pat Power West Waterford (17) 42, Back 9 Lanson Kelly West Waterford (14) 24.

DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES  
Thur. 8th Open Gents Singles S/F, Sat. 10th Singles S/F.  Sun. 11th Monthly Medal Stroke BOI. Mon. 13th Special Offer Open Singles S/F.

DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS
Sat 3rd Oct – Ladies 18h Singles: 1st Joy Phelan (36) 41, CAT A Marie Fives (18) 39, CAT B Teresa Hayes (21) 38, CAT C Anna Harney (30) 36. 

DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES: 
Tues. 6th Singles S/F Home Alliance, Sat 10th Singles S/F Home Alliance.

FORTY YEARS AGO
The history of Dungarvan Golf Club, and that of its many ‘characters’ are regularly mulled over in the clubhouse, especially in grouch corner and by the usual suspects! Recently we listened to Maurice McHugh as he regaled us with the details of the club’s 1969 capture, for the first time, of the Brennan Cup. We beat a highly fancied Baltinglass team by four matches to one in the Final at Arklow – on the same day that Castletroy of Limerick dumped us out of the Irish Junior Cup in Killarney. The clash of fixtures affected our team selection for both events, and it looked bad when Eamon Kiely and Jim O’ Keeffe were beaten in the first match of the Brennan Cup on the 20th – having been four down at one stage. However, four wins on the trot gave us a decisive win, and the men involved were Niall O’ Kennedy and M. O’ Connor, Austin Deasy and John Curran, Maurice McHugh and Stephen O’ Connor, and Pat O’ Connell and Pat Veale. Thanks, Maurice for the details.

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS & SOCIAL LEVY 2009/2010 SEASON

Members are reminded subscriptions and social levies were due for payment on 1st October. Thank you to all those who signed up for the direct debit facility and to those who have promptly paid.  Remember, following the processing of your membership fees for the new season, your €100 social levy will be credited to your smart card account. This will enable you to continue to avail of 5% discount on all bar and restaurant purchases.
PROGRESSIVE 45
Winners: Nuala Harty + Ml Harney, Pat Phelan & Eddie Kiely.  Last 5: Johnny Hogan + Chrissie Terry.  Lucky Table: Derry Cotter & Martin Landers.  Progressive 45 every Thursday evening at 8.30p.m. All are welcome.
LADIES CLUB AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Ladies Club will be held on Tues. 20th October at 8 p.m. in the Clubhouse.
  
HOME ALLIANCE
Sheets are posted in locker room for entry to this event, please show your support this years captain Mary Phelan.

JUNIOR ALLIANCE
Next outing is Kilkenny G.C. on 12th Oct

JUNIOR COACHING
Junior Coaching with head professional and County Coach David Hayes continues every Saturday at 3p.m.

GUI SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP
Results of GUI Irish National Schools Golf Championship held at Dungarvan Golf Club Monday 28th Sept 09. Winners 1st De La Salle WATERFORD 228, 2ND Scoil na Trionoide YOUGHAL 230 , 3rd CBS   DUNGARVAN  233, Best individual score Gary Hurley CBS Dungarvan 72 (Gross).

LOTTO 
WINNING NUMBERS: 2, 15, 16, 23. Jackpot Winner: No Winner: 15 euro winners: Tom Melody, Pearse Moloney, Rachel and Michael Troy, Chrissie Terry, Tommy Sheehan. NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €7,550.  Next Draw Sun 11th October. If you’re not in you can’t win! Thank you for your support.