Annual Subscriptions
The Management Committee wishes to remind members that the annual subscription must be paid by 31st December. 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. We would also remind members that those who’s subscriptions are not paid by 31st December will not be allowed use the course or clubhouse facilities and will be disabled from using the internet Tee Booking system.

Lions Weekend
Don’t forget to support our Annual Lions Open Competition this weekend from Thursday to Sunday. Ben O’ Neill has agreed to sponsor the prizes again, saying that “the Dungarvan Lions Club do tremendous work in co-coordinating the local effort at Christmas; they deserve support.” Ben was referring to the task involved towards ensuring that nobody in the area has to be without a Christmas Dinner. For many years the various agencies in the area worked independently at this important job, but some families were forgotten while others received more than they required. Now the work is streamlined, and the whole community is indebted to Dungarvan Lions. Our Men’s Club competition is Open over four days from Thursday to Sunday, with entry set at €10 for members and €20 for visitors; all we want now is dry weather to ensure a generous cheque to the Lions.

Presentation of Prizes
Captain Des Cleary will present all outstanding prizes on Sunday 20th at 6 p.m. Bank of Ireland Monthly Medals and Golfer of the Year prizes, Ulster Bank Open (final) prizes, the Martin Lynch and other Matchplay Prizes, Ben O’ Neill’s Lions Club Open prizes, and Tara Crystal Hole-in-One prizes will all be distributed, bringing a great year’s golf to a close. As those who were at the Men’s Club AGM will remember, our balance sheet was very positive – reflecting the response of members and visitors to our many competitions during the year. The weather smiled on us throughout, our many, many loyal sponsors (listed on the club website) were there, as ever, and our team events and three-course classics attracted teams from far and near. We are grateful, too, to the members of neighbouring clubs who visit regularly.

Fair Play Award
At the European University Sports Association (EUSA) General Assembly in Vienna last weekend, two of our members, Kevin and Eoin Stack, represented UCC to receive the Enno Harms Fair Play Award. The lads were part of the 5-man UCC team which won the Bronze Team Prize at the European Intervarsity Championships in Portugal’s Algarve in September, and the organizers were very impressed with the UCC approach. The Cork students involved were seen by both the organizers and participants to be ideal ambassadors for their college and the game of golf. While they were keen contestants on the course over four days, they wasted no opportunity to spread the Irish charm, engaging in warm conversation with everybody they met. The organizers were especially impressed at the sporting way by which the UCC team came forward to forfeit a Team Nett Prize when they realized that the scorers had computed the results incorrectly. Congrats to Eoin and Kevin, to their mate Olan Barrett from Fermoy who often visits us at Dungarvan, and to team members Declan King and Ed Stack.

Christmas Day
Both course and clubhouse will be closed on Christmas Day. However, we will be open otherwise throughout the holiday season, with Open Competitions each day for valuable prizes. They include the Amber/Costcutter (Youghal Road) day which was postponed in October due to bad weather. Amber boss Pat Keane, well known to locals from his time at Dungarvan Crystal and Dungarvan AFC, came forward earlier in the year with an offer of sponsorship, and he is looking forward to presenting his vouchers to the prizewinners. In return we hope that our members will call in to his filling station/shop/deli beside the entrance to Childers Estate - to ‘give him a turn’.

Rules Corner
We had the usual debate after last week’s teasers, with some guys simply not accepting that they could be wrong! So, here goes with this week’s questions. 1. Is there any restriction on the size of a driver head? 2. While playing a hole is it always permissible for a player to repair damage to a putting green, whether or not his ball is on the green? 3. In what way may a player remove loose impediments from his line of putt? 4. In a stableford competition what is the penalty if a ball putted from a position on the green hits another ball in play which is at rest and also on the green? 5. In stroke play, if a player marks his ball on the green with a tee that he used on the teeing ground, what is the penalty? Answers: 1.Yes, see Rule 4-1, and Appendix II of the Rules, which sets out the provisions, specifications and interpretations. Use of a non-conforming club leads to disqualification. 2. No. Whether or not his ball is on the green he may repair only a pitch mark or an old hole plug. The group may repair other damage to the green once they have finished playing the hole. 3. Any way he likes, provided nothing is pressed down. 4. Two strokes. 5. None, but it is recommended that he use a small coin or similar object.

Introductory Offer for New Members
Dungarvan Golf Club now has a special “Introductory Offer” for new members, whereby newcomers to the club may join for a flat €500. 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.

Junior Notes
Coaching for our elite squads continues every Monday evening at Tinhalla Driving Range under the watchful eye of County coach and club professional David Hayes. Parents and adult members are welcome to attend as transport is always required and you might learn something. Departure is from Dungarvan Golf Club at 7pm.
Any enquiries regarding Junior Golf at Dungarvan can be directed to Club Professional David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the website at www.freewebs.com/davidhayesproshop.

South East Senior Alliance
Nice to see some of our members doing well in the Senior Alliance over recent weeks. At Bunclody on 6th December John Reynolds (scr) got 2nd gross, while John Gough (7) came in 4th nett. At West Waterford on 13th December John Reynolds featured again, this time 2nd nett. Well done.

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.    This Week’s Score.   
Fr Twomey’s               559                        132
The Square                552                        136
The Old Burgery          564                        152
Fews                          545                        134
Ballinroad                   550                         141
Silversprings               543                         137
Parklane                    543                         141
Kilmurray                   534                         132
Southside                  536                         134
Highlanders                544                         146
Clonea                      532                         136
East County                528                         138
Newline                      518                         136
The Réal Burgery        506                         135

DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS  
Thurs 10th Open Gents 16H Singles & Deise Golf World Winter League: 1st L. Hansbury (15) 43 pts. 2nd  S.O’Neill (10) 37 (back 4). Gross J. O’Donnell (7) 31 gross.  Visitor Shane Lawlor (8/Bandon) 35 pts.  Winter CSS 37.  Fri 11th 16H Singles: 1st Ivor  Bagge (18) 35pts. Sat. 12th  16H Singles: 1st  Brian Irish (11) 39pts. 2nd Fergal O’Dowd  (20) 38. Gross Kevin Stack (+1) 33. 3rd Michael Corkery (12) 37 (back 8). 4th Martin Lynch (12) 37. Sun.13th 16H Singles: 1st Pat Norris (14) 40pts. 2nd Michael Corkery (12) 38. Gross Dermot Walsh (3) 33. 3rd Martin Lynch (12) 37 (back 8). 4th Paudie Flynn (14) 37. 5th Pat Stack (13) 36.

DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES  
Thurs 17th Dec. to Sun 20th Dec. Open Gents 16H Singles s’ford & Lions Club Christmas Appeal.

DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS
Sat.12th : 1st Maria Ryan (26) 33pts; 2nd Joy Phelan (35) 33pts; 3rd Mary Phelan (21) 29pts.
DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES
Sat 19th  16H s’ford & Lions Club Christmas Appeal. Tues 22nd 11H s’ford. On-going 9H 23rd Dec. to 4th Jan.

SIXTY.COM
Results Wed. 9th December: 1st J.P. Hayes 18 pts. Best Lady Mary Hofstede 10 pts. 2nd Lady Anne Twomey 9pts. Best Gent Paul Vart 18 pts. 2nd Gent Jack Elstead 18pts. Next competition Wed. 16th December. Draw for partners at 1.30.

PROGRESSIVE 45
Winners Ollie O’Neill & Bernie Hayes. Runners up Jack Elstead & Rogie O’Connor. Last 5 John Considine & Colm Bannon. Lucky Table Danny Barry & Breeda Hallahan. Progressive 45 every Thursday night at 8.30. All are welcome.   

LOTTO 
Week ending 13/12/09: WINNING NUMBERS 2, 8, 19, 22.  No Winner. €15 winners; James Power & Martin Lynch, Maurice Rochford, Michael Flynn, Maurice Cliffe, Pat Cunningham.
NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €9,000.  Next Draw Sun 20th Dec.  If you’re not in you can’t win! Thank you for your support.
CLUB CONTACT DETAILS
Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com for online booking & timesheets. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Tel. (058) 43310. Fax.(058) 44113. Pro Shop (058) 44707, (M) 086 2681701. Pro Shop Website: www.freewebs/davidhayesproshop.com, Pro Shop email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .