REMINDER TO MEMBERS RE. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS.
The Management Committee wish to remind members regarding payment of the annual subscription.
The Club relies heavily on members’ co-operation at this time of year with payment of membership fees, so your assistance over the coming few weeks regarding settling of accounts would be greatly appreciated. Payments are accepted both in the office and bar.  Please bring your invoice with your remittance as this will enable us to process your payment more promptly. 
If you need clarification or have any queries regarding your Annual Subscription for 2009/10 or wish to discuss payment options in special circumstances please do not hesitate to contact Secretary/ Manager Irene Lynch on 058 43310 ext. 20.  Please go the extra mile for your club by paying early, thank you for your support.

INTRODUCTORY OFFER FOR NEW MEMBERS
Secretary/Manager Irene has sent me details of the Dungarvan Golf Club’s Introductory Offer for new members, whereby newcomers to the club may join for a flat €500 with no strings attached. This generous offer is valid for the 2009/10 membership season i.e. 1st October 2009 to 30th September 2010.  An application form can be downloaded from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com or, alternatively, contact the office on (058) 43310 if there is any further information or assistance you require.

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB
Area League 2009/10 - Sponsored By Graham Nagle - Déise Golf World
Analysis of the Best 4 Actual Scores per Team from the selected competitions.
Team Name  Total Score Wks Score    
Fr Twomey’s Total   427 149 
The Square Total  416 137 
The Old Burgery Total  412 139 
Fews Total  411 130 
Ballinroad Total  409 134 
Silversprings Total   406 136 
Parklane Total   402 131 
Kilmurray Total  402 130 
Southside Total   402 134 
Highlanders Total   398 134 
Clonea Total   396 126 
East County Total  390 139 
Newline Total  382 131 
The Réal Burgery Total   371 134 

DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS  
Thurs 26th Open Gents 16H Singles Deise Golf World Winter League: 1st Kevin Regan (15) 37, 2 James Farrassey (19) Youghal 37, Gross Kevin Stack (+1) 33gross. Winter CSS 37.  Fri 27th 16H Singles S/F:  1st M. Raher (12) 34, 2 K. Regan (15) 34, Winter C.S.S. 37.  Sat. 28th 16H Singles S/F 1 J. Walsh (12) 40pts, 2 N. Norris (12) 40, Gross M. Walsh (9) 31, 3 M. Lynch (13) 39, 4 F. Power (10) 39, Winter CSS 37 and Sun. 29th 16H Singles S/F. Sun. 29th 16H Singles S/F: 1st Brian Irish (11) 36, J. Lavan (14) 33, J. Reynolds (Scr) 29. CSS 37.

DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES  
Thurs 3rd Open Gents 16H Singles, Fri. 4th, Sat. 5th, Sun. 6th Club 16H Singles S/F Deise Golf World Winter League.

DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS
Tues 24/11/09 – 11H S’Ford: 1st Tish Baumann (12) 19 pts,  2nd Theresa Keane (20) 18 pts, 3rd Mary Phelan (21) 18pts. Sat 28/11/09 16H S’Ford: 1st Anna Harney (27),Cat A Carmel O’Brien (11) 29pts (last 8), Cat B Peggy O’Brien (20) 30pts (penalty of 2), Cat C Maeve Carthy (32) 29pts (last 8). 

DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES: 
Tues. 01/12/09 – 11 H S’Ford, Home Alliance & Winter League, Wed  02/12/09 – 9 H & Winter League, Sat 05/12/09 – 16H S’Ford & Winter League, Sun. 06/12/09 – 9 H & Winter League. Tues. 8th 11 Holes S/F + Winter League, Wed. 9th Winter League + 9 Hole Singles S/F. Home Alliance Results Section 4:Winner Maeve Morrissey (17) 28pts
Second Tish Baumann  (12) 27pts, Section 5: Winner  Mary Phelan (21) 30pts
Second  Maeve Carthy (32) 29pts.

GUI MUNSTER BRANCH
All roads led to Mallow last week when Maurice and Noel represented Dungarvan GC at the Annual Delegates’ Meeting, which was as interesting as ever for the huge gathering. In his Chairman’s address Michael Cashman referred to the weather which did its best to upscuttle the Cups and Shields Competitions, and he thanked all those involved, congratulating Waterford Castle (Irish Junior Foursomes) and Nenagh (Jimmy Bruen Shield) for keeping the Munster flag flying by winning National Titles. Michael Murphy spoke at length about the new, but very successful, Junior Golf Coaching Scheme – which is now operating on a county basis. Clubs were consulted widely, and a Liaison Officer in each county ensures that any promising youngster is taken for regular elite coaching throughout the year.
The Munster Hon. Sec. in his report referred to “the winds of change, with clubs feeling the pinch after a year of diminishing memberships and financial hardships brought about by the downturn in the economy, job losses and generally less disposable income. Green fee income has been severely reduced, and drastic measures are being taken by clubs, such as reducing staff numbers, shorter working week etc. and the promise of increased fees.”
The CONGU Handicap Scheme continues to provide problems for clubs and Handicap Secretaries, who are adopting different methods in dealing with general play, some taking the view that it is at the Annual Review that General Play cuts can be made, which is not the case. At the Munster AGM the view of the Branch is that it is time for Clubs to take ownership of the system. In this regard, if any Dungarvan golfer has a difficulty re handicap adjustment, the feeling at our recent AGM was that exhaustive efforts should be made at club level before any member would involve a Golf Union: Michael Lawlor of the Munster Branch also advocates this approach.

WEST WATERFORD ABÚ
“For such a new club as West Waterford to attain the status of ‘Munster Club of the Year for 2009’ is very creditable and they can be justly proud” said Munster Branch Chariman Michael Cashman at the Mallow meeting. The citation mentioned especially the work done with the Junior section of the club, who have won seven Munster and three National championships in a few years. In addition, Seamus Power, arguably the club’s most illustrious son has won the National Youths Championship on three occasions; and the club were beaten finalists in the 2009 Senior Cup, with a team whose average age was a mere twenty years. In the company of Pat, Justin and Austin Spratt- and many other members – Captain Lanson Kelly accepted the Criostal na Rinne sponsored trophy and spoke of the marvellous work done at the club by the Spratt family. He acknowledged the input of the local PGA Professional David Hayes, and dedicated the win to Pat Spratt, not least for his work on maintaining such a fine course. All at Dungarvan GC congratulate and salute our friends, fellow-golfers and all concerned at the West Waterford club.

LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS APPEAL sponsored by Ben O’ Neill
The Lions Club Christmas Appeal, kindly sponsored this year by Ben O’Neill, will take place from Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th December   Members are asked to show their support for this very worthy cause.

CARE FOR THE COURSE
Course Manager Anthony Morrissey, ever mindful of standards around the place, has asked me to remind golfers about care for the course. He referred to repair of pitch marks on the greens, replacement of divots, raking bunkers, and particular attention to possible damage from heavy caddycars and buggies when taken through wet patches. Please take note.

DÉISE GOLF WINTER OPENS
It’s Waterford turn this week to host an Open Déise Golf Week from Monday 30th to Sunday 6th December.  The competitions are open to male and female competitors and the entry fee is only €15p.p.  Out of each week, 5 golfers 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.  The circuit made up from the 9 participating Co. Waterford Golf Clubs, will next feature Williamstown week commencing 7th December which will be the concluding round of the series before Christmas. 

DUNGARVAN LADIES NOTES
LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Christmas Party is on in the Clubhouse on Friday the 4th December – Presentation of all outstanding Home Alliance prizes at 7.30 and meal at 8p.m. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

LADIES COASTAL ALLIANCE
Coastal Alliance is on at Dungarvan Golf Club on Thursday the 3rd December – Tee booked from  9.30a.m. to 11.30a.m.

SIXTY.COM
Christmas Party 2nd December, draw for partners at 10a.m.  Results Wed. 25th November: 1st Frank Ryan (19) 17pts, Best Lady Anna Harney (27) 17, Second lady Peg Heneberry (22) 13, Best Gent Colm Bannon (20) 16pts, Second Gent Ted Dipple (17) 15pts.

YOUNGONES
Results 25/11/09: 1st Marianne Mulcahy (31) 14pts, Next comp Wed. 2nd Dec.

PROGRESSIVE 45:Winners Percy Hallahan &Tom Osbourne, Jack Elstead and Don Brennan.  Last 5 John and Ina Considine.  Lucky Table: Hannah Walsh and Sheila Morrissey. Cards every Thursday night at 8.30. All are welcome.   

LOTTO 
Week ending 29/11/09: WINNING NUMBERS 6, 8, 11, 21: Jackpot Winner: No Winner: 15 euro winners Tony Brady, Sheila Morrissey, James Lynch, Liam Carroll, Ann Stack.
NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €8,700.  Next Draw Sun 6th Dec.  If you’re not in you can’t win! Thank you for your support.

CLUB CONTACT DETAILS:
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