SYMPATHIES

We extend our condolences to James Power on the recent passing of his brother Nicholas. Our thoughts are with all the Power family at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

LADIES SPRING LEAGUE

At last, we are in a position to announce the winners of the inaugural Spring League individual competition. I think it’s fair to say that there was added excitement when we didn’t know who the leaders were due the monthly list being published in random order.  Indeed, behind the scenes, the leaderboard changed from start to finish, with the number of cards entered being taken into consideration. That certainly got us out to play despite the challenging weather. Well done to all who stuck with the competition and played as often as conditions allowed. The winners can now be revealed.

Winner Cat A with 96 pts was Louise Moloney, 2nd place went to Ina Considine with 91 pts.

Winner Cat B with 84 pts was Mary Buckley and 2nd with 79 pts was Patricia Butler.

Presentation of prizes will now take place at the end of May, and we hope to run the competition again next year. 

SENIOR MENS INTERCLUB

Our Senior Men’s InterClub Team are in action this weekend. This event was previously called the Fred Perry Trophy. We play Tramore GC in the first round on Saturday at 3pm and we are at home. The Senior Men’s InterClub is Fourball Matchplay for men aged 50+.

GET INTO GOLF PROGRAMME

Due to the adverse weather conditions, we have made the decision to postpone the start date of our Get into Golf Programme until further notice. Our Information evening will also be deferred to a later date in April. Hopefully we see improvements in the weather and we can get all our eager Get Into Golf men and ladies out on our course.

There are a few places available in both our Men’s & Ladies groups.  If you are a beginner to golf then this is the course for you! We will hold four weekly group lessons with our Pro David Hayes, followed by four weeks on course practice all for just €50. It is a great way to meet new people and lots of fun guaranteed. If you are interested, please email us office@dungarvangolfclub.com or call the office to reserve your place.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to our Junior Member Rory McKeown who played in the Faldo Irish Open last week in Lough Erne NI. Rory finished 2^nd in the under 14s with scores of 79 and 74.

We are all delighted for Rory and the future is very bright for this junior golfer!

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP & LESSONS

Our Junior coaching will start on Saturdays when the weather improves. Stay tuned for details on start date! If your child would like to join as a junior member, please contact the office as we have great joining rates of €70 for ages 6 – 12 and €100 for ages 13 -18 (plus €7 Golf Ireland Levy). Please email office@dungarvangolfclub.com for an application form. Children will have great fun at Dungarvan Golf Club, learn to play golf, make new friends and develop life skills. A reminder to our Junior members that subscriptions for 2024 are now due for payment.

MUNSTER TROPHY WIN

Congratulations to our team, caddies and managers Pat Flanagan and Marianne Mulcahy for a wonderful win over the Goldcoast on Sunday last, April 14^th in the first round of the Munster Trophy competition. 3 of our team were playing in the Goldcoast where everyone battled hard. Bridget Ahern had a decisive win on the 14th, Carmel O’Brien played steady golf and won on the 18^th, and June James met formidable opposition but enjoyed the challenge and gave if her all.  Caddies Breda McCarthy, Betty O’Brien and Bernie Hayes were full of course knowledge to assist.

Meanwhile, on the home course, our other 2 team members were enjoying 2 closely run matches.  Bernie Hayes with caddy Grace Hayes fought hard but were finally beaten on the 17^th while our rooky team member Edel Walsh with caddy Ann Stack held their nerve and secured the necessary win also on the 17^th.

It was great to see support at both venues from both teams and The Goldcoast were very gracious in defeat and wished us well in the next round. There was great analysis of the match afterwards when we enjoyed Toms excellent cooking….and the warmth of the clubhouse! Best of luck to the team in the next round, where we will take on Lismore.

LAUNCH OF LOTTO 6

It is that time of the year to check the renewal of your annual €90.00 ticket. Lotto 1,2 3,4 and 5 has proved to be a great success to date and the lotto committee would like to thank members for supporting this necessary fundraiser for the important works which have been carried out on the course thus far. The Lotto Committee would request your continued support by renewing your annual ticket for the coming year, or purchase one for the first time.

If you purchase the annual €90.00 ticket for Lotto 6 on or before the 30th April 2024 you will be eligible for a draw for the following:
1. Chamber voucher for €100.00.
2. A free extra annual €90.00 lotto ticket.
3. A meal for two at Dungarvan Golf Club.
Please ring or call into the office if preferred and renew with Karen or Madeline and from any of the officers, the lotto committee, or online.

HOME ALLIANCE CAPTAINS PRIZE

The Home Alliance Captain’s prize kindly presented by Colette O Mahony took place on Saturday last in bright breezy conditions. The winner was Niamh Reynolds who played excellent golf in testing conditions.  The AGM followed the presentation of prizes and it was wonderful to have a great gathering of ladies to conclude the Home Alliance competitions

1^st Niamh Reynolds (9) 22pts, 2^nd Mai O’Brien (21) 18pts, Gross Carmel O’Brien (15, 3^rd Patricia Flanagan (26) 17pts, Past Captains Maura Kindregan (21) 14pts, 4^th Kolette Enright (31) 17pts, 5^th Edel Walsh (24) 15pts, 6^th Mary Buckley (30) 14pts CB, CAT A Marcella McGovern (24) 12pts, CAT B Mary O’Donoghue (28) 12pts, CAT C Breid Scanlon (47) 14pts, CAT D Bridget Ahearne (16) 14pts, CAT E Christine O’Keeffe (25) 8pts.

MEMBERS GOLF INSURANCE

Please contact the office if you wish to renew or take our personal golf insurance. Please call us and we can take payment over the phone on 058-43310.

WES SPRING LEAGUE

The Spring League final has been played with the following result with Winners Team ‘EYE IN THE SKY -Maurice Terry, Mark Raher, Dermot O’Neill, Joe Kiely, Dermot Ahern, Gerry Raher (Team Captain). Team ‘THE LAMBS ‘ Des Cleary (Team Captain), Jim Harty, Pat Phelan, Tommy Butler, Eamon Keane, Pat Fitzgerald. As the match play ended 3 all, the result was decided on full team scores 145 pts to 141 pts. During the league there were some fine scores recorded. The weather was a challenge in running the competition, and it over ran by two weeks. We wish to thank our generous sponsors Christina and Donnchadh Dunne of WES lighting in Shandon Industrial Estate.
Thank you also to Rufus Flynn who kept the scores up to date.  John Considine for doing the accumulated team scores and to David Hayes and staff in the Pro Shop. Finally, all the members who ventured out to participate in the WES Spring League, a big thank you. Plans are afoot as it is hoped that in the Autumn, we may have a mixed league from September / October to December 2024, more details will follow later in the year.  

GENTS RESULTS

Thurs 11^th CAT 1 PJ Kindregan (11) 31pts, CAT 2 Mark Raher (14) 31pts, CAT 3 Patrick V Power (21) 25pts.

Sat 13^th CAT 1 Diarmuid O’Neill (3) 21pts, CAT 2 Gerard Raher (13) 26pts, CAT 3 Pat Fitzgerald (20) 25pts.

Sun 14^th CAT 1 John G Moloney (12) 23pts, CAT 2 Maurice Terry (14) 26pts, CAT 3 Thomas Butler (19) 24pts.

LADIES RESULTS

Fri 13^th/Sat 14^th Apr CAT A Niamh Reynolds (9) 22pts, CAT B Pat Flanagan (26) 17pts C/B, CAT C Kolette Enright (31) 17pts.

GENTS FIXTURES

Wed 17^th Casual Golf, Thurs 18^th Mar Open Gents Singles S/F, Fri 19^th Fun Friday Foursomes, Sat 20^th Gents Singles S/F, Sun 21^ST Gents 11H Singles S/F, Mon 22^ND Apr Open Gents Seniors Singles S/F (Age 50+)

LADIES FIXTURES

Tues 16^th Apr Ladies Singles S/F, Wed 17^th Casual Golf, Fri 19^th Apr Ladies 11H Singles S/F (Alt Day) 7 Fun Friday Foursomes, Sat 20^th Ladies 11H Ladies Singles S/F, Mon 21^st Apr Open Ladies Seniors Singles S/F (age 50+)

BOOK YOUR GROUP WITH US!

We have great Centenary rates for societies & groups booking with us for 2024. Lots of dates are already booked up so don’t delay and get in contact with the office for bookings. Call us on 058-43310 to book your preferred date and celebrate our Centenary year with us!

YOUNGONES

We had no Youngones competition last Wednesday, we really hope the weather starts to improve very soon!! We are back on 17^th April at a later time of 12.40pm.

60.COM

We had no 60.com competition on Wednesday 10 April due to the continuous rain of its previous days. We will be back as usual next week. If you are interested in social golf, and are over 60 years of age, then join us any Wednesday by putting in your name on our timesheet.

FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES
Weather has played a detrimental role in the running of our Fun Friday Foursomes. However, forecast is good this week and we look forward to welcoming all our supporters back to participate in this fun event (Fri April 19). Timesheet is open so go online and book your place.

SUNDAY SOCIAL SCRAMBLE
Our next social scramble is scheduled for this coming Sunday April 21. Shotgun start at 4pm. If you are free on Sunday afternoon, and would like to meet new friends and have fun just go online and book your slot. Forecast is good.

LOTTO RESULTS

We had our weekly Lotto 5 draw on Friday, 12th April. This was Week 48 of 52. The numbers drawn were 9, 26, 27 and 28. The jackpot was €6,900, and there was no winner.
The jackpot is €7,000 for the next draw. We had one match 3 winner – Ciara Gogarty – who wins €100. Lotto tickets can be purchased on our website www.dungarvangolfclub.com or in the clubhouse. Thank you to everyone who supports our Lotto. All funds raised are used to develop our course. Our next draw is on Friday 19^th April.

THURSDAY CARDS RESULTS

Results from 11^th April: 1^st Tommy Osbourne & Smiley, Joint 2^nd Jim Kiersey & Colm Bannon, Anne Nevin & Peggy Walsh, Bertie Hallahan & Denis Conway, Deirdre Murphy & Sean Drohan, Mick Tobin & Kathleen Tuohy, Peter Flynn & Cait Dunne. Last 5 Sheila Morrissey & Geraldine Harty, Lucky table Mary Quarry & Babs Murray, Last table David O’Dwyer & James Plant.

FRIDAY BRIDGE

Everyone is welcome to our weekly bridge morning every Friday and it is a great social meeting place during the winter months. Bridge commences at 11am.

JOIN US & CELEBRATE 100 YEARS!

This year we celebrate 100 years of Dungarvan Golf Club and we want you to be a part of it! We have a great joining rate for new members €400 (+ €28 Golf Ireland fee) for the first year. We also have Country Membership, Student, Junior and family rates available.

Our membership application form is available on our website, by emailing office@dungarvangolfclub.com or call us.

DUNGARVAN GOLF TRIANGLE

The Dungarvan Golf Triangle is excellent value for money and very popular every summer with golfers visiting Dungarvan. The rate is €84pp to play Dungarvan, Gold Coast and West Waterford Golf Clubs. For bookings, please call us on 058-43310.

PRO SHOP

Our Pro Shop is full of all your golf equipment needs. There is lots of wonderful Centenary Crested golf clothing and gear on sale. Contact our Pro David Hayes if interested in Golf Lessons on 058-44707.

OFFICE HOURS

Our winter office hours are Monday – Friday from 8.30am – 4.30pm.  Tel: 058-43310 or email us at office@dungarvangolfclub.com with any enquiries you might have. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and our website www.dungarvangolfclub.com