Amber/Costcutter Competition
Last week’s 2-day competition, kindly sponsored by Pat Keane of Amber/Costcutter on the Youghal Road, was aborted due to inclement weather. After providing us with generous prizes Pat, formerly of Waterford Crystal (Dungarvan), was disappointed not to have been out for the prize-giving, but I have assured him that the competition will be resumed and completed soon– watch this space and the timesheets on the club website for further details. The weather also delayed to resumption of the Deise Golf World (Graham Nagle) Winter League, with the course opening very late on Saturday and Sunday; however, we hope to get going again this week.

10th Tee Start
For the foreseeable future we will start our competitions from the 10th tee, giving the 2nd green a chance to thaw. Regular winter players will know that the area around the 2nd green is always the coldest in winter and the warmest in summer. So, the ‘Stipulated Round’ is from the 10th and in sequence from there – and don’t be caught out by paying your money to enter and walking to the 1st to start play; if you do you will be disqualified. To conclude this section of the notes, it is worthwhile to have a look at the notice-boards in the locker-room and at the 1st tee. The ‘Conditions of Competition’ notice is always worth a look, as is the recently amended notice on Prizes.

Rules of Golf
This section of the weekly notes is proving to be popular, giving rise to debate among golfers. We are back to True or False again. 1. Some ice cubes left on the course by a spectator are obstructions, T/F? 2. A caddie may be shared by two players and may give advice to both, T/F? 3. Sand and loose soil are loose impediments that may be removed on the putting green and through the green, T/F? 4. In match play a player loses the hole if s/he plays a tee shot from outside the teeing ground, T/F? 5. In stroke play the maximum penalty a player may incur from playing a wrong ball is two strokes, no matter how many times s/he plays it, T/F? Answers: 1. T. 2. T. 3. F (on the green only). 4. F. 5. T
Members should become familiar with the Rules of Golf booklet, available free at the bar or office.

Seamus Power PGA Pro?
All at Dungarvan Golf Club were thrilled, as always, to hear good news of ‘a neighbour’s child’; we heard on the grapevine that West Waterford’s Seamus Power has been pursued by agents to turn Pro this summer. Having distinguished himself during his four years at East Tennessee State University, citeóg Seamus, son of Ned and the late Phil of Touraneena, currently plays off +2. He has majored in Accounting since 2006, and in his second year broke his college record for a 3-round score when he shot 198 (65, 66, 67) in the Jerry Pate National Invitational Tournament. Three times winner of the Irish National Youths Championship, Seamus tells me that he is busy preparing for the 2010 Spring/Summer College competition circuit, and he has recovered well from the knee surgery which hampered his progress last year. As he approaches his 23rd birthday prospective agents, impressed with his game and the number of ‘Golfer of the Month’ awards he has captured while in the US, see Seamus as starting on the Asian Circuit. We wish him the best and congratulate Seamus on his golfing feats thus far.

Gift Idea for Members
A book of ten green fees for €100 – how’s that for value! Towards encouraging members to invite friends, relations or work colleagues to play our course during the year, and to generate revenue for the club, Management has introduced a special members’ offer of 10 green fees for €100. These green fees can be used Monday to Friday, and otherwise by arrangement only. These €100 ticket blocks are available at the office or bar, and we appeal to members to support the idea.

Deise Golf Winter Opens
The second week for Dungarvan Golf Club’s hosting of this winter open series is from 1st to 7th February inclusive. This series is a week of open 18 hole singles stableford competitions for both male and female members of 9 participating clubs in the Co Waterford region, with the top 5 each week qualifying for the finals in April. First prize is 4 Green Fees & 4 Meal Vouchers from each of the participating clubs. Well worth winning….but are you good enough!

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.

GENTS RESULTS
Sun 17 Jan 11H s’ford: 1st Fergal O’Dowd 28pts. 2nd Eddie Elstead 28pts. Fri 22 Jan 16H s’ford: 1st Pat Breen (11) 36 pts. 2nd Liam Hansbury (13) 36 pts. Sat 23 Jan 17H s/ford: 1st J.Lavan (14) 41pts. 2nd T.Brady (8) 36pts. Gross J.Reynolds (scr) 33pts.

GENTS FIXTURES  
Thur 28 Jan Open 16H s’ford. Fri 29, Sat 30 & Sun 31 Jan 16H s’ford.

LADIES RESULTS
Tues 19 Jan 11H s’ford: 1st. Elayne Kirwan (19) 22pts. 2nd. Mary Flahavan (22) 22pts.  3rd. Breda McCarthy (4) (23pts -2) 21pts. Home Alliance: Section 1 - 1st Breda McCarthy (4) 23pts. 2nd. Joan Mansfield (19) 21pts. Section 2 - 1st Mary Flahavan (22) 22pts. 2nd Orla Sheehan (19) 16pts. Section 3 - 1st Mary French (27) 18pts.  2nd Anna Harney (27) 15pts.  Sat 23 Jan 16H s’ford:  1st Maeve Fitzgerald (22) 30pts.

LADIES FIXTURES
Tues 26 Jan 11H s’ford & winter league. Wed 27 Jan 9H winter league. Sat 30 Jan 16H s’ford & winter league. Sun 31 Jan 9H winter league. Tues 2 Feb 11H s’ford & Home Alliance.

Sixty.com
Wed 20 Jan. Winner Jack Elstead (16) 22pts. Best Lady Ann Morrissey (18) 15pts. 2nd Lady Mary Hofstede (29) 15pts. Best Gent James Power (21) 21 pts. 2nd Gent Danny Barry (13) 20pts.
Next competition is Wed. 27th Jan. Draw for partners at 1.30pm.

Young Ones
Wed 20 Jan. Winner Maeve Fitzgerald (22-2) 20pts.
Next competition is Wed 27th Jan. 2.15pm

Progressive 45
Thursday 21 Jan. Winners John Considine/Michael Corkery. Runners-up Tom Melody.Michael Kelleher. Last 5 Michael Fitzgerald/Tom Phelan. Lucky Table Richie & Billy Ormond.
Progressive 45 every Thursday at 8.30. All are welcome.   

Lotto
Week ending 24/01/10: WINNING NUMBERS 2,6,15,21. No Winner. €15 winners: Ted Dipple, Joe & David Fleming, Sam Roche,Kevin Stack, Marion Roche. NEXT WEEK’S JACKPOT €9,900.  Next Draw Sun 31 Jan.  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 .