PRESIDENTS PRIZE 2024

Our President June James held her Presidents Prize over the weekend and what a wonderful weekend it was! The sunshine was glorious on Friday and Saturday with some fantastic golf played. On Sunday we got very lucky as the weather held out to finish off what was a brilliant weekend. Congratulations to Celia Power who won first prize to the ladies and Tom Curran who won first prize to the men. Congratulations to all the prize winners (full list below). Thank you, all our course, restaurant, office and pro shop staff, for all their assistance and hard work leading up to and over the weekend. Thank you to the President’s Prize committee and both Men’s/Ladies committees for their great assistance in ensuring the smooth running of the competition and thank you to everyone that helped take entries. There was a fantastic atmosphere in the clubhouse on Sunday night for the presentation of prizes. June deserves a well-earned break after her very successful weekend where she went above and beyond to ensure everyone enjoyed themselves.

Ladies Presidents Prize Results  

1^st Celia Power (29) 77pts, 2^nd Anne Heneberry (23) 74pts, Best Gross Aoife Lowry (0) 59gross pts, 3^rd Joanne Fitzgerald (18) 73pts, 4^th Joanne Lannen (19) 71pts, 5^th Roisin Briggs (26) 70pts, Cat 1 (0-20) Katherine Morrissey (10) 67pts, Cat 2 (21-28) Theresa Guiry (26) 67pts, Cat 3 (29-40) Zoe Scanlon (31) 69pts, Best Nett 1^st 18 Olga O’Connor (35) 42pts, Best Nett 2^nd 18 Kate McNamara (31) 37pts.

Gents Presidents Prize Results

1^st Tom Curran (16) 83pts, 2^nd Eamon Keane (23) 79pts, Best Gross Alan Thomas (2) 75 gr pts, 3^rd Dermot Mackle (19) 76pts (2^nd 18), 4^th Diarmuid O’Neill (6) 76pts, 5^th David P Byrne (22) 75pts, Best Nett 1^st 18 Eoin Brackett (3) 39pts, Best Nett 2^nd 18 Jim Walsh (20) 40pts, Best Gorss 1^st 18 AJ Hayes (2) 32 gross pts, Best Gross 2^nd 18 Mattie Mullaney (2) 37 gr pts, Cat 1 (0-5) Frank O’Donoghue (5) 72pts, Cat 2 (6-12) John Carroll (11) 75pts, Cat 3 (13-20) Maurice Terry (17) 74pts, Cat 4 (21+) Will Gough (33) 74pts, Past President Maurice Cliffe (22) 64pts.

Fri 30/Sat 31^st Ladies 18H S/F Results – 1^st Edel Walsh (21) 36pts, 2^nd Aisling Kiely (24) 34pts

Fri 30/Sat 31^st Gents 18H S/F Results – 1^st Scott Bailey (44) 40pts, 2^nd Paudie Flynn (16) 38pts.

9H GIG Results – 1^st Paula Prendiville (24) 18pts, 2^nd Kevin O’Sullivan (21) 17pts.

PRESIDENTS SCRAMBLE

On Wednesday 28th we held the Presidents Scramble and had a huge turnout on the day for our popular President June. The weather was great and the atmosphere in the bar afterwards was super! Congratulations to all prize winners.

FRONT 9

1^ST        Mike Horgan, Mai O’Brien, Stephen Lynch, Yvonne McKeown – 25 7/12^th.

2^nd       Desmond Cleary, Pat McCarthy, Kate McNamara, Thomas Power 26 4/12^th

3^rd        Dermot Mackle, Grace Hayes, Breid Scanlon, Geraldine Veale 26 11/12^th.

BACK 9

1^ST        Vincent Hayes, Daphne Power, Pat V. Power, Cathal McKenna 24 10/12^th…

2^nd       Louise Moloney, Imelda Killigrew, Denis Buckley 25 7/8^th.

3^rd        Tom Lyons, Zoe Scanlon, Nial Herlihy, Carol Walsh 26 2/12^th.

UNVEILING THE CENTENARY STONE

There was a large attendance at the club on Friday for the unveiling of the centenary stone which highlights the origins of Dungarvan Golf Club from 1924 at the Cunnigar to the current location at Knocknagranagh. The attendance included Mary Butler TD, Minister of State at the Department of health, Cllr Pat Nugent, Cathaoirleach Dungarvan Lismore District Council, June James, President Dungarvan Golf Club and Rosemary Tully, President Golf Ireland. Also in attendance were chairperson, captains, vice-captains and committee members of the club, as well as past captains, past presidents, past chairpersons and members.

JB CARR ALL IRELAND SERIES

The All Ireland Semifinals and Final took place in Woodenbridge GC over the weekend. On Saturday morning, we took on Ballinrobe GC from Co Mayo in the second semifinal. It was a very tight match but we came out on the wrong side of a 3.5 – 1.5 result. Maurice Conway and Johnny Norris won their match 4&3. Des Cleary and Tommy Butler were literally hit by an avalanche in their match. Des and Tommy were 1 up after 16 but their opponents had a hole in one on the par 3 17^th to bring the match back to all square. The Ballinrobe pair had earlier eagled the par 4 third hole. Ballinrobe went on to win the match on the 18th.Declan Walsh and Matt Curran were in a strong position in match 5 before they were called in. So, the matches were much closer than the scoreline might suggest. In the first semifinal, Westmanstown defeated Rossmore. We played Rossmore in the third/fourth place playoff on Sunday and we lost that 4-1.Ballinrobe defeated Westmanstown 3.5 – 1.5 in the final on Sunday to win an All-Ireland for Co Mayo. Even though there was disappointment at the weekend, the team have had a great campaign winning another County Final and retaining the Munster Provincial title. There’s always next year!!!

OPEN CENTENARY AUTUMN CLASSIC

Our Open Centenary Autumn Classic takes place from Thursday 12^th – Sunday 15^th September. The timesheet is open for bookings online or call the office. Team of four is €80 and we have some great prizes to be won. This classic is kindly sponsored by SPAR.

AUTUMN OPEN WEEK

Save the date! Our Autumn Open week will take place from Monday 30^th September to Sunday 6^th October.

SPAR QUALIFIER 2024

Our week 10 qualifiers were Michael O’Connor, Ruth Byrne, Pat Cummins (Cahir Park) and Fiona Howard (Lismore). Our next SPAR qualifier is this Friday 6^th September and the timesheet is filling up fast. For bookings visit our website www.dungarvangolfclub.com. The SPAR final will take place on Sunday 13^th October 2024.

GET INTO GOLF HANDICAPS
On Monday evening Sept 9^th at 6pm we are looking for help for our new golfers to get cards marked for handicap purposes. If you are available, we would appreciate your time.

GENTS RESULTS

Sun 25^th 1^st Tim Browne (24) 43pts, 2^nd David Morrissey (33) 38pts (L9), Gross Kevin Stack (2) 33pts (L9), 3^rd Frank O’Donoghue (14) 38pts, 4^th Edward Moynihan (19) 36pts (L9)

Mon 26^th Aug 1^st Mossie Walsh (16) 43pts, 2^nd Pat Power (22) 40pts, 3^rd Ger Warde (19) 38pts, 4^th Maurice Crotty (17) 36pts (L9).

Thurs 29^th 1^st Tim O’Brien (11) 41pts, 2^nd Eoin Power (10) 37pts, Gross Eoin Brackett (3) 30pts, 3^rd Brendan O’Leary (11) 37pts, 4^th Justin Walsh (19) 37pts.

LADIES RESULTS

Tues 27^th (Kindly sponsored by Ricardo’s Hair Salon) 1^st Catherine Dwyer (41) 37pts, 2^nd Theresa Guiry (27) 34pts, 3^rd Mary O’Donnell (25) 33pts.

GENTS FIXTURES

Wed 4^th South Munster Seniors & ATEC 9H Singles, Thurs 5^th Open Gents Singles S/F, Fri 6^th Open Gents 18H Singles S/F (SPAR), Sat 7^th Gents 18H Stroke Monthly Medal, 8^th Gents 18H Singles S/F & Past Captains/Presidents, Mon 9^th Open Gents Seniors Singles S/F (Age 50+).

LADIES FIXTURES

Tues 3rd Open Ladies Team of 3 (Kindly sponsored by The Wine Buff), Wed 4^th ATEC 9H Singles S/F, Fri 6^th Open Ladies 18H Singles (SPAR), Sat 7^th Ladies 18H Stroke GOY (Kindly sponsored by Sam McCauleys), Sun 8^th Past & Present Captains/Presidents, Mon 9^th Open Ladies Seniors Singles S/F (Age 50+).

SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS

Silver: Carmel O’Brien Bronze: Theresa Guiry. Best of luck to our ladies who play in West Waterford on Wednesday September 4^th in the regional final. The top 20 go on to Headfort for the final on Wednesday October 2^nd.

JUNIOR GOLF NEWS

We had a great turnout again for our junior lessons last Saturday. Thanks to James Hayes, Alan O’Donnell and Liam Browne for their invaluable assistance. The kids had a great time.

In conjunction with our major weekend, President June James hosted a 9 Hole Junior Tournament on Sunday. Winners on the day were two of our upcoming pre juniors Isobel Hayes & Sophie Walsh. Thanks to everyone who helped out on the day.

Our junior major season kicks off on Sunday 15^th September with the Knocknagranagh Shield. This is our first event of seven culminating in our Golfer of the Year kindly sponsored by Mr. Paul O’Riordan. All events are members only. Any enquiries relating to junior activities please contact PRO David Hayes.

YOUNGONES

We had no Youngones competition last Wednesday as the Presidents Scramble was on. Our next competition is this Wednesday 4^th at a later time of 12.50pm.

60.COM

We had no 60.com competition on Wednesday 28^th August as a very successful President’s Scramble took place that day. Back as usual next Wednesday.

FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES
Due to our Centenary celebration last Friday with the unveiling of the Centenary Stone we had no foursomes.  Congratulations to all involved – it was a memorable occasion.
We are back this Friday Sept 6. We play the back nine with a shotgun start at 9 am.

GET INTO GOLF 9H QUALIFYING COMPETITION
This competition really helps our new golfers to get accustomed to entering competitions and gives them an understanding of what it entails. It is hugely successful and very competitive. Results (27/08/24) 1^st Niamh Hickey 17 pts, 2^nd Anne Lernihan 15 pts.

GET INTO GOLF SOCIAL EVENING (Mixed)
This social event had to be rescheduled to Monday Sept 16.  Shotgun start at 6 pm.
This will be followed by a presentation and refreshments in the bar.
Booking has opened so go online and book your place.


GET INTO GOLF REFRESHER LESSONS

David Hayes our PGA Professional is busy at the moment brushing up techniques and providing valuable tuition to our new golfers. The feedback is very positive and as a result the ladies are very confident about moving forward with their game.

DIVOTS, BUNKERS & PITCHMARKS

Members are reminded to please ensure that you replace divots, rake bunkers and repaid pitch marks on the greens.

LOTTO RESULTS

We had our weekly Lotto 6 draw on Friday, 30th August. This was Week 16 of 52.
The numbers drawn were 4, 12, 23 and 27. The jackpot was €3,300, and there was no winner. The jackpot is €3,400 for the next draw. We had three match 3 winners – Celia Power, Sinead Conroy and Michael Morrissey – who each win €34. The next draw will take place on Friday 6^TH September at 3.30pm. Thank you to everyone who supports our Lotto. All funds raised are used to develop our course.

THURSDAY CARDS RESULTS

Results from Thurs 29^TH Aug: 1^st Bertie Hallahan & Denis Conway, Joint 2^nd Mary & Pat Guiry, Nuala & Eddie Kiely, Helen Hurton & Marie Hanley, Mick Tobin & Kathleen Twohig. Last 5 Colm Bannon & Jim Kiersey, Lucky Table David McCarthy & Kieran Cantwell, Last Table Lizzie Coyman & Larry Walsh.

DUNGARVAN GOLF TRIANGLE

The Dungarvan Golf Triangle is excellent value for money and very popular with golfers visiting Dungarvan from all over the country and beyond. 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 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