CENTENARY 2024

We have lots of great competitions and events lined up to celebrate our Centenary year. Our committee have been very busy and we thank them for all the work they are putting in to ensure 2024 is a wonderful year of celebrations at our club. Keep an eye on our social media pages as we are sharing photos from days gone by. 

CLUB HISTORY

We continue our history of the club this week and our move to Ballinacourty where the clubs new nine-hole course was opened in 1939. Soon, however, travel from the town became a problem with the outbreak of World War II; the members were undaunted and resorted to the humble bicycle, horseback and pony and trap – some even walked with a bag of clubs on their back while the war lasted. The ruins of a Coastguard Station were developed into a fine clubhouse which included bar, dressing rooms and living quarters, and work on the course proceeded over the fifty happy years spent at Ballinacourty. The club’s 1970 purchase of the land was followed by the acquisition of the former Ballinacourty National School – adjacent to the course – to serve as a machinery store.

The success of Dungarvan Golf Club and the growing population in the town led to calls from the members to expand to eighteen holes. When the various options regarding expansion and ‘moving house’ were considered during the late 1980s we decided to purchase some farm land nearer to the town and develop today’s challenging course, club house and professional’s shop. 

PARENT CLUB AGM

Parent Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 28^th February at 7.30pm in the clubhouse. Nominations for the Management Committee and motions should be submitted by Wednesday, 14^th February.

JOIN US IN 2024

We have a great new member joining rate for 2024 – join us for €400 (+ €28 Golf Ireland fee) for the year. Dungarvan Golf Club has lots to offer everyone.

We have an excellent Pro Shop for all your equipment needs, our PGA Professional David Hayes who along with giving great golf advice gives lessons to beginners and seasoned golfers. We have a range of competitions and casual golf options for all types of golfers.

We have a beautiful bar and restaurant where Tom and his team serve delicious breakfasts, lunches and evening meals daily.  We have plenty of social events throughout the year and also weekly bridge, cards and poker nights along with book clubs, day trips and visits to other golf courses. Our friendly club is very welcoming to new members and is a great way to meet people. Our membership application form is available on our website, by emailing office@dungarvangolfclub.com or call us 058-43310.

TABLE QUIZ NIGHT

We are holding a Fun table quiz night at the club house on Wednesday 14th February at 8pm.  Our Quizmaster is the inimitable Bob O’Brien. There are lots of prizes to be won! €40 per table of four. Family and friends are all welcome. If you have no team turn up anyway and we’ll find you one!  

BANK HOLIDAY SCRAMBLE

Our Bank Holiday Champagne Scramble was almost fully booked proving just how popular these bank holiday competitions are! It was great to see so many members and visitors out enjoying the day.

1st Derek Power, John Gough, Ciaran Cullinane 78pts, 2nd Diarmuid O’Neill, Declan Walsh, Matt Curran 68pts, 3rd Pat Power, Cian Fahy, John T Moloney 68pts.

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS 2024

Our Membership Renewal Invoices have gone out to all members by email. We encourage members to pay in full or set up a payment plan using our BRS Memberships system. Please contact the office if you require assistance with this or if you had difficulty receiving the email.

GENTS RESULTS

 Thurs 1st Feb 1st CAT 1 Matt Curran (16) 22pts, 1st  CAT 2 Maurice Cliffe (26) 28pts, 1ST CAT 3 Stephen Lynch (37) 26pts. 

Sat 3rd Cat 1 1st Joe Kiely (12) 24pts, Cat 2 1st Jay Walsh (15) 25pts, Cat 3 1st John Norris (18) 24pts.

Sun 4th Cat 1 1st Frank O’Donoghue (7) 23pts, Cat 2 1st Maurice Conway (14) 27pts, Cat 3 John Cartwright (37) 25pts.

LADIES RESULTS

 Tues 30th Jan 1st CAT A Ina Considine (26) 16pts, 1st CAT B Kolette Enright (32) 15pts.

Fri 2nd/Sat 3rd Feb 1st CAT A June Hayes (22) 23pts, 1st CAT B Fiona Rochford (27) 18pts, 1ST CAT C Ann-Marie O’Byrne (33) 17pts. 

GENTS FIXTURES

Wed 7th Feb Casual Golf, Thurs 8th Feb Open Gents 11H Singles S/F,  Sat 10th Gents 11H Singles S/F, Sun 11th Gents 11H Singles S/F,  Mon 12^th Open Gents 11H Singles S/F..

LADIES FIXTURES

Tues 6th Feb Ladies 11H Singles S/F, Wed 7th Casual Golf, Fri 9th Feb Ladies 11H Singles S/F (Alt Day), Sat 10th Ladies 11H Ladies Singles S/F, Mon 12^th Open Ladies 11H Singles S/F..

Sunday Social Scramble
We had a great turnout last Sunday for our Social Scramble. These scrambles are very popular and an ideal way to spend your Sunday afternoon if you are free.
Our next scramble is scheduled for Sunday Feb 18. Shot gun start at 2.30pm .

MENS SPRING LEAGUE

The Spring League has sprung off! Please ensure entry fee payment of €10 to Pro Shop. Scores will not be counted until entry fee is paid. Only scores from club competitions will be counted. Competition days are Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There is no competition for counting on Monday the 5th as there is a club open scramble. The League is on until and including the 17th March. Six best cards from each player to count, towards team total. Four best players scores to count. Count back to apply in the event of a tie.

YOUNGONES

We had lovely weather conditions last Wednesday for our weekly competition. 1st Bernie Hayes (250 17pts, 2nd Ina Considine (26) 15pts. Our next competition is on 7th Feb. we will be having a Valentines party on Wednesday 14th February!  

60.COM

Our 60.com members were in action on Wednesday 31^st January in good weather conditions. The ground conditions were “wintery” and the course was playing long. Despite this the scores were good. Results: 1^st Pat Power 21pts, 2^nd Rogie Cashin 18pts, 3^rd Jack Elstead 18pts. If you are interested in social golf, and are over 60 years of age, join us any Wednesday by putting your name on the timesheet.

FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES

The foursomes are back on Friday Feb 16. If you would like to join us for nine holes of Scotch Foursomes why not go online and book your place. This is a social event and is great fun.  If you are new to our club it is a great way to meet our members and enjoy a round of golf and familiarise yourself with our fine course. Timesheet is open.

SUNDAY SOCIAL SCRAMBLE

Scoring was very close and competition was keen. First : – Larry Fahey, Patrick V.Power, David Mullins and Ann Lernihan 25. Second :- John Dalton, Paul Vart, Fiona Rochford and Lucy Frost 25 5/12. Thanks to everyone who supported the scramble to make it such a success. A huge thanks to Marcella McGovern and Cait Herlihy for running the competition. Mile Buiochas to Tom and Chris Daly and staff in the bar who play a vital part in the social aspect of our club. Our next scramble is scheduled for Sunday Feb 18. Shotgun start at 2.30 pm. Timesheet is open so go online and book your place.

CLUB BAR & RESTAURANT

Our beautiful clubhouse bar & restaurant has spectacular views of our course and is open daily for golfers & non golfers offering delicious breakfast, lunch and evening meals. We also have a private function room for meetings and events along with ample parking available. If you have an upcoming event please get in touch.  

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.

LOTTO RESULTS

We had our weekly Lotto 5 draw on Friday, 2nd February.  This was Week 38 of 52.
The numbers drawn were 14, 16, 18 and 23. The jackpot was €5,900, and there was no winner. The jackpot is €6,000 for the next draw. We had one match 3 winner – John Byrne – 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 9^th February.

THURSDAY CARDS RESULTS

Results from 1st Feb: Joint 1st Nuala Murphy & Diane Power and Bertie Hallahan & Denis Conway. Last 5 Ann Ryan & Tom Cummins, Lucky Table Mary Anne McCarthy & Tom Phelan, Last Table Tom Tobin & Pa Tobin.

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.