CLUB CLASSIC – THE KINGS OF KERRY!
It was a victory for four visiting Kerrymen for our club classic over the weekend. Johnny Curran (Ring of Kerry), Tony O’Halloran, Danny Leen and Michael Leahy (all from Tralee Golf Club)  returned a fantastic 110 points to take the first prize. It must have been the bracing Co. Waterford sea air for their golfing weekend away that did it. Closer to home the Whelan family gathered forces to take second. Paudie, husband and wife Jerry & Cathie along with Derek Power returned 109 points, narrowly missing the main prize to the Kerry fellas. Thank you to all members and visitors who supported the classic, which is a major fundraiser for the club. Also many thanks to the bar and kitchen staff who worked tirelessly over the weekend to ensure our golfers were fed and watered.

DEISE WINTER OPEN FINALS
Were held at Dungarvan Golf Club on Friday  23rd April. The winner, with a great score of 41pts, was Greg Keogh from Faithlegg. The presentation in the club house was well represented by dignitaries from many of the participating clubs including Faithlegg, The Gold Coast, West Waterford , Tramore and Carrick on Suir. Well done to all who took part.

NEW GUI SMART CARDS
The GUI has now issued new Smart Cards for every male golfer who is a member of an affiliated golf club. The existing membership number remains the same. These new cards are available in the bar, and must be collected prior to 31st May, after which all prior issue cards will become obsolete and will cease to operate the Handicapping Software System. The new cards must be registered on the GOLFnet system. Go to www.golfnet.ie, enter your membership number and password, and follow the on-screen instructions. Cards registered prior to 31st May will gain automatic entry to a free draw.

VOLUNTARY WORK
Will be starting again this Tuesday (4th May) at 7.30 and continuing every Tuesday. We would love to see all those who helped last year and some new faces who would be able to do a few small jobs around the course and clubhouse. We made a huge difference to the place last year for both members and visitors. So be one of those members who says ‘I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something’.

MONDAY GENTS OPEN SENIORS 55+
A new addition to the Club's calendar this Summer is an Open Gents "Seniors" singles competition every available Monday, starting on Monday 10th May. The minimum age for entry to this competition is 55 years, and prizes will be awarded over 3 handicap categories... up to 12, 13 to 18, and over 18. The entry fee will be a very reasonable €5 for members and €10 for visitors. So those of you over 55 and at a loose end on Mondays will in future have an outlet, and as its an "open" competition, feel free to phone a friend. 

FRIDAY SCRAMBLES
The very sociable invitation Friday evening scrambles recommenced last Friday at 6.30pm with popular Vice Captains Rogie O’Connor & Mary Phelan playing host to this very enjoyable 9 hole fun fixture. Juniors joined adults which increased the fun for everyone and around 40 played, making the most of the most welcome stretch in the evenings.  It is an “invitation” event, so members are encouraged to bring along a guest, and new members are especially welcome, as it is a great way to get to meet other members in a very informal atmosphere. We’ll see you there!   

GENTS RESULTS 
Thurs 29th Ulster Bank Open Singles; 1st. Patrick Drummy (8) 44. 2nd Tony Dalton (19) 41. Gross Kevin Stack (Scr) 30. 3rd  John Barry (22) 39. CSS 37
Open Club Classic 30th April – 2nd May; 1st Johnny Curran (13) (Ring of Kerry), Tony O’Halloran (11) , Danny Leen (9) & Michael Leahy (8) (all Tralee) 110pts. 2nd Derek Power (14), Paudie Whelan (21), Jerry Whelan (17) & Cathie O’Mahoney Whelan (22) 109 pts. 3rd Vincent Hayes (12), Pat Fitzgerald (20), John Colbert (18) & PJM O’Brien (22) 108pts. 4th Mossie Walsh (9), Rogie O’Connor (12), Frank Lloyd (13) & Paddy Conlon (16) 108pts.
Best Ladies Carmel O’Brien (11), Ann Morrissey (18), Teresa Hayes (20) & Edel O’Donnell (24) 98pts. Mon.3rd May Open 18H S/F; 1st Philip Coffey (8) 41pts (B9), 2nd George Melerick (1/Fota) 41pts, 3rd Tom Conway (10) 40 (B9), 4th Peter Finnegan (11) 40, 5th Dermot Walsh (3) 39. CSS 37pts. 

GENTS FIXTURES
Thur 6th Ulster Bank Open Singles. Sat 8th 18H Stroke BOI monthly medal. Sun 9th JF Rawlins Trophy 18H S/F. Mon 10th Open Seniors 55+. Thurs 13th – Sat 15th Waterford GAA Classic.

LADIES NOTES
LADIES YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!  Calling all able and willing ladies. Can you spare a couple of hours on a Tuesday evening? We are looking for volunteers to help with small jobs around the course and the clubhouse and we know there are lots of lovely ladies in the club who would love to do just that. Voluntary work is starting again this Tuesday at 7.30, so what better way to spend ladies day than showing the men how its done after our golf!  

Results; Tues 27th April 18H Stroke Walsh Cup; Winner: Mary Kyne (15) 68, 2nd Mary Ann Coffey (18) 71, Best Gross Carmel O’Brien (11) 85, 3rd Hilary Browne (26) 72, 4th Teresa Hayes (21) 72, 5th Finola Kelly (26) 73.

Fixtures: Tues 4th 18H S/ford sponsored by Sam MacCauley’s. Sat. 8th 18H Stroke. Tues 11th 18H Stroke - G.O.Y. – Start of Season. Thurs 13th, Fri 14th & Sat 15th – Waterford GAA Classic.

SIXTY.COM
Wednesday 28 April. Winner Denis O’Brien (20) 18pts, Best Lady Peg Hennebry (22) 14pts, 2nd Lady Anna Harney (27) 11 pts, Best Gent Donal Verling (13) 17 pts, 2nd Gent Sean Power (16) 14 pts. NEXT COMPETITION Weds 5th May. DRAW FOR PARTNERS @ 1.30

YOUNG ONES
Wednesday 28 April. Winner Marie Fives (18) 18 pts. NEXT COMPETION Weds 5th May  Draw for partners 2.15pm. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

JUNIOR NOTES
Fred Daly Trophy. The third round of the Fred Daly Trophy continues on Thursday 13th May at Youghal Golf Club at 4pm. Our opponents are our near neighbors West Waterford Golf Club in what should prove to be a titanic affair. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
 
TUITION. Coaching for our Pre juniors and beginners continues on Saturday at 3pm. Coaching for our elite squad continues on Friday at 6pm followed by the club scramble. All are welcome particularly new or pending Junior members.

NEW JUNIOR MEMBERS. We have recently had a good intake of new Junior golfers which is great news for the club. Pending junior members are also invited to take part in our tuition on a Saturday to get them started in this great game. Also, there are a few of our pre junior members who have turned 12 and have now ‘come of age’ to upgrade to the Junior section. These members have recently received letter from the office letting them know of the upgrade & conditions.  You are all very welcome to the Junior Club. Membership is still currently open and anyone wishing to join can download an application form from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com  or call into the office. The subscription for Junior membership is €90 for the 2010 season, and what better way to spend those forthcoming summer holidays.   

Contact Numbers: As we are using email and text to provide information to our juniors, please send your contact details to the Pro shop.

Junior Enquiries: Enquiries regarding Junior Golf can be directed to Club Professional, David Hayes at 058-44707, or by email to 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.

CLUB CONTACT DETAILS
Website www.dungarvangolfclub.com for online booking & timesheets. Office (058) 43310. Pro Shop (058) 44707.