Annual Subscriptions
The Management Committee wishes to remind members that the annual subscription must be paid by 31st December. Settlement now 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 Club Appeal
The weather was the winner at the weekend, severely hitting our annual Lions Appeal Open. With valuable prizes provided by Ben O’ Neill our generous sponsor, we have decided to extend the competition into the New Year. Scores from Thursday will carry forward when we play over the weekend of Jan 2nd and 3rd. In the meantime our Captain Des Cleary, in anticipation of a big entry when we eventually get around to playing, will make a presentation to the Lions on Christmas Eve. When I visited sponsor Ben O’ Neill during the week he told me of his latest move into laptop sales and service, an area close to his heart for a long time. So, when you go into Ben’s to buy your TV, Hi-fi equipment, musical instruments or CDs you may browse through his laptop selection, sure to find that Ben is the cheapest and best in town.

Presentation of Prizes
We had a large crowd on Sunday when Captain Des Cleary presented all outstanding prizes for 2009. Pride of place went to Golfer of the Year P.J.Kindregan who showed that he was the most consistent golfer in the club this year. His aggregate score from five of our eight ‘majors’ had him well ahead of runner-up Jimmy Quinn. Bank of Ireland Monthly Medals for September and October were presented to Peter Mullanney and Paddy Barry respectively, while Pat Murphy of West Waterford had ‘the highlight of his year’- a hole-in-one at the 16th – duly rewarded with a Tara Crystal sponsored bowl. The Ulster Bank Final prizes went to Eoin Stack, Martin Landers, Kevin Stack and Diarmuid O’ Neill, and then Des moved on to the matchplay competitions. The Cunnigar Cup for Singles Matchplay, sponsored by several-times winner Martin Lynch went to – guess who? Martin Lynch, who beat Paul O’ Riordan in the final. Martin, along with Nicky Norris, was runner-up in both the O’ Connell Cup Fourball and Scotch Foursomes Matchplay events, beaten by Derek Power and Michael O’ Mahony in the former, and Tony Brady and John Gough in the latter.

John Moroney RIP
Saddened at the passing of John last week, all at Dungarvan Golf Club offer our sympathy to his wife Valerie and family. His good friends, lecturer colleagues at WIT and fellow golfers Robert Hyde and Martin Furlong are in our thoughts too. When John joined our club he had enjoyed huge success at club, provincial and international rugby. A native of Clogheen, John won a Munster Schools Senior Cup medal with Rockwell in 1964; he then went on to win three Munster Senior Cup medals with Garryowen in 1969, ’71 and ‘74. While out-half was his best position, he performed with distinction on the wing, the position in which he earned his six Irish caps. He made his debut against Wales in 1968. In the first match of the 1969 campaign, against France at Lansdowne Road, John Moroney converted his own try and also kicked three penalty goals.
John played many times for Munster both at out-half and wing and wore the number 11 jersey in the 11-8 defeat of Australia at Musgrave Park in 1967. It was the provinces’s first victory over a major touring team and he had the distinction of scoring the game’s decisive try. However, his illustrious rugby career came to a sad end in February, 1975, when he suffered a serious leg injury in a Munster Senior League final at Thomond Park. May he rest in peace.
 

Rules of Golf
Multiple choice this week: 1. Where on the course is a caddy or playing partner allowed to stand immediately behind the player’s line of play, (a) on the tee, (b) through the green, (c) on the putting green (d) nowhere on the course? 2. Of the following, which may be removed on the apron of the putting green (a) a plug of earth removed during hollow-tining, (b) an unattached divot, (c) loose soil (d) a worm? 3. In a stroke competition A has holed out on the 13th and then shows B how B should pitch over the bunker. Which is true: (a) 2-stroke penalty for A (b) 2-stroke penalty for B (c) no penalty for either (d) Both A and B are penalized 2 strokes? 4. In a match, while waiting to play out of a bunker, C touches the sand when he casually leans on his sand wedge, but without testing the condition of the hazard. What is the ruling? (a) no penalty, (b) one stroke penalty, (c) two stroke penalty or (d) loss of hole? Answers: 1. Nowhere on the course. 2. All except the loose soil. (3) (a). (4) (d).
 

Christmas
Both course and clubhouse will be closed on Christmas Day. However, we will be open otherwise throughout the holiday season, weather permitting, with Open Competitions each day for valuable prizes. The Officers & Committees would like to wish all members a happy and peacefull Christmas.

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.

DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS
No competitions due to adverse weather.
DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES  
Sat 26th Dec. Open 16H s’ford. Sun 27th Open 16H s’ford. Mon 28th Open 16H Fourball. Tues 29th Open 16H s’ford. Thurs 31st Open 16H s’ford. Fri 1st Jan. Captain’s Drive-in & 9H scramble (12.30)

DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS
Tues 15th: 11H s’ford. 1st Breeda McCarthy (4) 23pts. 2nd Maria Ryan (26) 22pts.
DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES
Mon 28th Open 16H s’ford. Tues 29th 11H s’ford. Fri 1st Jan. Captain’s Drive-in & 9H scramble (12.30). On-going 9H 23rd Dec. to 4th Jan.
Lady Captain Ina would like to wish all the ladies a happy Christmas & a prosperous New Year.

SIXTY.COM
Results Wed. 16th December: 1st J.Franklin 22 pts. Best Lady Anne Morrissey 14 pts. 2nd Lady Mary Hofstede 13pts. Best Gent Roger O’Connor 20 pts. 2nd Gent Pat McGovern 20pts. Next competition Wed. 23rd December. Draw for partners at 1.30.

PROGRESSIVE 45: Winners Michael Kelly & Pat McGovern. Runners up Tom Coffey & Cyril Power, Pat Phelan & Eddie Kiely. Last 5 Pat Harty & Tom Curran. Lucky Table Jimmy Hornibrook & Derry Cotter. Next Progressive 45 will be Thursday 7th Jan. at 8.30. All are welcome. Happy Christmas to all the card players.   

LOTTO 
Week ending 20/12/09: WINNING NUMBERS 12,17,18,22.  No Winner. €15 winners; Seamus O’Neill, Caolan Flynn, Mossie McNamara, Peggy Cotter, Sam Roche. NEXT WEEK’S JACKPOT €9,150.  Next Draw Sun 27th 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 .