CONDOLENCES
We extend our sincere condolences to Kolette Enright on the recent passing of her father Noel. Our thoughts are with Kolette and family at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
OPEN CLUB CLASSIC
We held our Open Club Classic over four days from Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th and it was a great success. The weather was glorious and over 100 teams entered over the four days. We thank all our members who entered and all the visitors we welcomed. Special thank you to our main sponsors Cleanzone Technology Ltd and to all our Tee Box sponsors, we really appreciate the support given to our club.
We had a very hard-working classic committee who went above and beyond to ensure it was a great success. We also had a raffle and we thank everyone involved in selling raffle tickets and those who purchased! The raffle draw will take place next weekend at the presentation of prizes. Tickets still on sale this week. Our course is in fantastic condition and we received great compliments over the four days. Thank you to our course, Pro Shop, office staff and to Tom and his team. Congratulations to all the prize winners! The Presentation of Prizes and raffle draw will take place on Saturday 23rd at 5pm.
RESULTS
Best Overall TeamKen Hogan, Kalle Hogan, Pat Peters, Martin Fanning 106pts
Best Gents TeamBilly Sheehan, Gerard Raher, Derek Power, John J. Gough 101pts
Best Ladies TeamDaphne Power, Louise Moloney, Catherine Condon, Mairead Flynn 99pts
Best Mixed TeamEamon Keane, Rachel Kiely, Paudie Flynn, Tim Browne 99pts
Best Thursday 14thMartin Lynch, John Norris, Matthew Lynch Des Cleary 99pts
Best Friday 15thPatrick V. Power, Kenneth Power, Ian Power, Colin Power 99pts
Best Saturday 16thJohn T.Moloney, PJ Kindregan, Sean McGovern, Pat Frisby 100pts
Best Sunday 17thKieran O’Connor, John S.Power, Pat Lanigan, Mary O’Donnell 99pts.
PRESIDENTS PRIZE WEEKEND
Our Presidents Prize kindly presented by David Crowley will take place on Friday 29th, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August. The Presidents Scramble will take place on Wednesday 27th August.
50TH ANNUAL LEFT-HANDERS TOURNAMENT – A GOLDEN CELEBRATION!Calling all (Left-handed) Members! We’re thrilled to announce a truly special occasion at the club – the 50th Anniversary of our beloved Left-Handers Tournament! This milestone event promises to be one for the history books, and we would love for all our left-handed members to be a part of the celebration.
Dates: Thursday, 21st August – Sunday, 24th August (inclusive)Sponsor: This event will be kindly sponsored by Univar Solutions. So, whether you’re a seasoned southpaw or a coming-of-age mollydooker, we hope to have a high attendance to mark the golden jubilee!
FUNDRAISING SCRAMBLE FOR FRED DALY TEAM
We are all very proud of our Junior golfers who have reached the ‘All Irelands’ in Donabate Golf Club. Well done to these young golfers and their coach our PGA Professional David Hayes. We had a huge turnout for the scramble organised by the Get into Golf Committee.Many thanks to all the participants and also to the members who were unable to play and who contributed very generously to help defray costs. Front Nine Winners: Des Cleary, Owen Young. Adrian O’Driscoll and Yvonne McKeown 26 1/6.Runners Up: Bridget Ahearne, Linda Buckley, Peter Moloney and Mary Prendergast 26 1/6.Back Nine Winners: Frank O’Donoghue, Niall Herlihy, Mairead Flynn and John Cartwright 23 1/12. Runners Up: Patrick Mullaney, John Moran, Marcella McGovern and Pat Crowley 24 11/12.
SENIOR MENS INTERCLUB TEAM
Our Senior Mens InterClub team play their round 4 match next Sunday in this year’s competition for the Vincent Nevin Trophy. It’s a home match and we take on the team from Thurles GC. The first match tees off at 2.10pm on Sunday 24th August. The format is 5 x Fourball matches for Men aged 50+.
JUNIOR NEWS
We wish our Fred Daly Team the very best of luck this Tuesday when they play in Donabate Golf Club in the All-Ireland Quarter Finals. We are all thrilled to see this brilliant team represent our club and are very proud of all they have achieved so far.
In other team news our Golf Sixes team of Sam Sheridan, Jack Barry, Sophie Walsh, Aine Byrne, Billy Sheridan and Oran Murray travelled to Waterford Golf Club last Sunday and had a super day out playing against other Pre Junior members from neighbouring clubs.
Our Junior competitions were very popular every Wednesday with tee times filling up very fast, it was wonderful to see so many juniors enjoying these fun competitions and the excitement afterwards in the bar where everyone took home a prize. There will be no junior competitions this Wednesday due to our course being closed for maintenance. As school returns the following Wednesday our weekly competitions have ended but stay tuned as hopefully, we will run some at weekends.
We had a great turnout of juniors for our weekly lessons last Saturday and thank you to all our volunteers who gave up their time to assist our Pro David Hayes. Saturday coaching will continue this Saturday at 3pm. If your child is aged 6 and over bring them along. All equipment is provided. Any enquiries relating to our junior activities can be directed to our club professional David Hayes. David can be contacted at 086-2681701 or email to davidhayesgolf@gmail.com.
FUNDRAISING SCRAMBLE MIXED FOURBALL TEAM
Our Mixed 4ball team are representing Munster in the Finals of the All Ireland Mixed 4ball on September 6th at Dundalk Golf Club. To help pay for travelling costs we are having a 9h scramble on Wednesday September 3rd. Shotgun start 6pm. €10 entry fee, includes finger food in the bar afterwards. All donations go towards helping cover Mixed 4ball team costs.Thank you for your support of this fund raiser.
GENTS FIXTURES
Wed 20th Course Closed, Thurs 21st Open Gents 18H Singles, Fri 22nd Fun Friday Foursomes, Sat 23rd Gents Singles S/F & Lefthanders Competition, Sun 24th Gents Singles S/F & Lefthanders Competition, Mon 25th Open 18H Gents Seniors Singles (Age 50+)
LADIES FIXTURES
Tues 19th Ladies 18H GOY Stroke Kindly sponsored by Specsavers Opticians, Wed 20th Course Closed, Fri 22nd Open Ladies 18H Singles Kindly sponsored by Ballinacourty Produce, Sat 23rd Open Ladies 18H Singles Kindly sponsored by Ballinacourty Produce, Mon 25th Open 18H Ladies Seniors Singles (Age 50+), Tues 26th Ladies 18H Singles Kindly sponsored by Maurice Kiely Domestic Appliance Repair.
GENTS RESULTS
Mon 11th Aug Open Seniors 1st Louis Walshe (27) 45pts, 2nd Nial Herlihy (27) 44pts, 3rd Pat Power (24) 43pts.
LADIES RESULTS
Tues 12th Aug Ladies Singles kindly sponsored by 360 Cookhouse 1st Betty O’ Brien (16) 41pts, 2nd Carol Walsh (49) 40pts, 3rd Teresa Hayes (18) 40pts.
Tues 12th Aug GIG 9H 1st Liza Black (15) 20pts.
ATEC COMPETITION
Our ATEC competition kindly sponsored by ATEC Fire & Security continues each week and results for Week 13: 1st Jack Dee* (16 for 9H) 27pts (includes a 2 on 7th Hole). Gross Sean O’Sullivan (4 for 9H) 13pts. Voucher in Pro Shop for winner. Sleeve of ProVs
YOUNGONES
There is no competition this Wednesday 20th as the course is closed for maintenance.
60. COM
We had no 60. com competition on Wednesday 13th August as there was a fundraising scramble for the junior boys on the Fred Daly team. On August 20th we have our fifth outing of 2025 to Dundrum Golf Club.
FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMESDue to our Club Classic, which is our major fundraiser for our club, we had no foursomes last Friday. We are back this Friday Aug 22. We play nine holes of Scotch Foursomes. Shotgun start at 9 am. All are welcome.GET INTO GOLF 2025Our new golfers are making great progress this Summer both in the Atec 9 hole and the Get into Golf 9-hole competition. Jack Dee was winner of the Atec 9 hole and Liza Black was winner of the Get into Golf competition. Well done to you both.
SUNDAY SOCIAL SCRAMBLEOur next Social Scramble is scheduled for Sunday Sept 21. Shotgun start at 4 pm. Keep the date free. We would love to see you join us.
LOTTO RESULTS
We had our weekly Lotto Draw on Friday 15th August. The numbers drawn were 7, 20, 21 and 23. The jackpot was €8,300, and there was no winner. The jackpot is €8,400 for the next draw. We had two match 3 winners – Frank O Donoghue and Coffee 5 – who win €50 each.
Many thanks for your support of our club Lotto. All funds are directed to course improvement projects All funds go towards our course development projects. Lotto tickets can be purchased on our website or in the clubhouse.
PRO SHOPResident Professional David has all the latest offerings from the major brands including the Qi35 from TaylorMade, M Craft putters from Mizuno and much more. As always David offers professional advice so ensure you get the most out of your game.
THURSDAY NIGHT CARDSResults from Thursday 14th August: 1st Margaret Coffey & Eileen Donovan, Joint 2nd Ann Ryan & Tom Cummins and Eddie Sheehan & Pat Kirby, Last 5: Tom & Pat Phelan, Lucky Table: Marie Fahey & Joan Phelan, Last Game: Pat & Billy Harty.
DUNGARVAN GOLF TRIANGLE
The Dungarvan Golf Triangle is excellent value for money, €90 to play three courses. It’s very popular with golfers visiting Dungarvan from all over the country and beyond. For bookings, please call us on 058-43310.
OFFICE HOURSOur office opening hours are Monday – Friday from 10am – 3pm. 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
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