JUNIOR CAPTAINS PRIZE

Our Junior Captain AJ Hayes presented his Junior Captains Prize on Sunday. Congratulations to Rory McKeown who won the competition, second Cathal McKenna, third Patrick Mullaney and fourth James O’Donnell. Thank you to AJ for being a brilliant Junior Captain this year and for representing our Junior Club so well this year.  

In other junior news our next Pre Junior 9H competition take place this Wednesday. 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.

BOOK SALE

We are holding our book sale in the Clubhouse on the 7th, 8th and 9th November. All funds raised will go towards our Clubhouse Lift Fundraiser. Donations of any used books can be dropped to our Pro Shop, Harty & Co. Auctioneers and David Walsh Office Supplies. We can also arrange collection in Kilmacthomas and surrounding areas. We welcome books, children’s books and jigsaws!

Book Sale Opening times are:

Friday 7^th Nov 1pm – 5pm

Sat 8^th Nov 10am – 5pm

Sun 9^th Nov 12pm – 4pm

WINTER RULES

Winter rules apply from Monday Oct 27th, meaning you can lift, clean and place your ball on both the fairways and the rough. Non counting competitions commenced from Monday 27th October. From Tuesday November 4^th, the number of competition holes played for ladies will be reduced to 11H and from Saturday 8^th November the number of competition holes played for men will be reduced to 11H.

HOME ALLIANCE

Results from Round 1 – Tues 14^th Oct

Section A: Fidelma Fitzgerald (21) 30pts, 2^nd Marcella McGovern (23) 25pts

Section B: Winner Orla Sheehan (26) 36pts, 2^nd Kolette Enright (260 30pts

Section C: Winner Breid Scanlon (33) 27pts, 2^nd Kate Morrissey (42) 26pts

Results Round 1 – Fri 17^th/Sat 18^th Oct

Section D: Winner Cathie O’Mahoney (13) 30pts, 2^nd Mary O’Donnell (16) 29pts

Section E: June Hayes (18) 27pts, 2^nd Bernie Hayes (22) 26pts

Section F: Mairead Flynn (27) 27pts, 2^nd Nollaig McCarthy (28) 26pts

COMPETITION PURSE

The first phase of the competition purse introduction has begun for all competitions during the weekends of October 2025 without any significant issues. The final phase of the purse will now be introduced for all Competition days from November 1, 2025. All such competitions will have a notice showing the purse in operation, when booking a tee time on BRS. If booking a guest, please ensure you have sufficient funds in your purse. Guests can also book directly via our website in the Open Competition section.

DUNGARVAN GOLF CONNECT

Dungarvan Golf Connect is a friendly social group for club members of all levels. We help you get out to play more often, meet new playing partners, and develop your game. Expect regular meetups, updates, and a place to arrange rounds with other golfers. We also organise social competitions and occasional lessons. Ideal for graduates of our Get Into Golf programme, new members, and anyone looking to connect with fellow golfers. Contact the office for details on how to join the whats app group.

SOCIETY OFFER 2026

Book your 2026 society with us before the end of December 2025 and you will receive our 2025 green fee rate, dozen crested Dungarvan Golf Club golf balls and four greenfees to use as prizes. This offer applies midweek and weekends for groups of 16 or more golfers. Call the office or email us for your preferred date.

NEW MEMBER OFFER

We have a brilliant new member rate from November! 14 Months Membership for just €540! Join in November and enjoy full membership until the end of December 2026 that’s 14 months of golf for only €540. Nothing more to pay until January 2027! Don’t miss this fantastic offer it is the perfect time to join and play! Offer applies to new members or past members of 5 years or more. Contact us today for an application form.

GENTS FIXTURES

Wed 29^th Casual Golf, Thurs 30^th Open Gents 18H Singles (Non-Qualifying) sponsored by Leo Crawford, Fri 31^st Fun Friday Foursomes, Sat 1^st Gents 18H Singles S/F NQ, Sun 2^nd Gents 18H Singles S/F NQ & Sunday Social Scramble, Mon 3^rd Open Gents 18H Senior Singles NQ (Age 50+)

LADIES FIXTURES

Tues 28^th Ladies Singles (Non Qualifying), Wed 29^th Casual Golf, Friday 31^st Ladies Singles S/F NQ (Alt day) & Fun Friday Foursomes, Sat 1^st Ladies 18H Singles S/F NQ, Mon 3^rd Open Ladies Seniors Singles S/F (age 50+) NQ.

OPEN SENIORS RESULTS

Mon 20^th Gents/Ladies Seniors (Age 50+) 1^st Niamh Reynolds (9) 35pts, 2^nd Tom Lyons (20) 32pts, 3^rd Tom Scanlan (26) 32pts L9.

GENTS RESULTS

Thurs 23^rd sponsored by Leo Crawford 1^st Jamie Walsh (17) 38pts, 2^nd Pat Frisby (11) 34pts, 3^rd Kevin Cusack (9) 33pts.

Sat 25^th 1^st John Norris (19) 34pts, 2^nd John Dempsey (18) 32pts, 3^rd Pat Frisby (10) 32pts, 4^th Pat Fitzgerald (23) 31pts.

LADIES RESULTS

Tues 21^st 1^st Cathie O’Mahoney (13) 33pts, 2^nd Rachel Kiely (22) 30pts, 3^rd Sarah Younge (40) 29pts.

Fri 24/Sat 25^th 1^st Mary O’Donnell (17) 34pts, 2^nd Katherine Morrissey (10) 30pts, 3^rd Linda Buckley (19) 30pts.

OCTOBER BANK HOLIDAY SCRAMBLE

As we were going to print our October Bank Holiday Scramble timesheet was jam packed! Full results next week.

YOUNGONES

We had a full timesheet last Wednesday 22^nd Oct for our weekly 9- hole competition. Results 1^st Breda McCarthy (11) 17pts, Mary Buckley (26) 16pts, 3^rd Lucy Frost (43) 15pts CB. We have a Halloween Party this Wednesday playing the back 9H. Tea/Coffee and delicious dessert after golf is €5.

60. COM

We had an excellent turnout for our 60.com competition on Wednesday 22 October. The weather was perfect and the course was in terrific condition despite the heavy rain over the previous weekend. The winners were: 1^st Mossie MacNamara 19pts, 2^nd   Dermot Graham 18pts, 3^rd Stephen Lynch 18pts. If you are interested in social golf, and are over 60 years of age, then join us any Wednesday by putting your name on our timesheet.

FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES
Despite being cold last Friday morning, conditions were ideal for golf and we had a good turnout for our foursomes. Nine hole competitions are growing in popularity with the emphasis on social golf.
1^st Martin Rousse and Margaret Lake (39)
2^nd Patrick Phelan and Marion Burke (41 3/4)
3^rd Tom Frost and Geraldine Veale (43)
On behalf of the Fun Friday crew we would like to congratulate Adrian O’Driscoll (a loyal supporter of the foursomes) and the local Tidy Town members on their trojan
work in our town. Adrian was in Croke  Park last Friday accepting a prize for their sterling efforts to keep our town tidy. We are back again next Friday (Oct 31). Shotgun start at 9am. All are welcome.

SUNDAY SOCIAL SCRAMBLE

Our next Sunday Social Scramble is scheduled for Sunday (Nov 9). Shotgun start at 2pm. We had a full timesheet for our last scramble so to avoid disappointment it is best to book early. The scramble is open to all members including juveniles. To facilitate those running the scramble entries will close at 5pm the previous evening. Just go online and book your place.

GET INTO GOLF 2025
The nine hole competition for our Get into Golf ladies is now scheduled for Saturday afternoons starting at 2pm. This is an ideal opportunity for our new golfers to participate in competitive golf. Winner: Claire O’Rielly (10pts). This competition is ideal to help our new golfers improve their golf.

LADIES WINTER LEAGUE

The 2025 Winter League commences on November 3rd and will run for 6 weeks until December 14th. Entry Fee is €10. Please enter your name on the sheet in the Ladies Locker room. Teams and condition of play will be posted in advance of the start date. Closing date for entry is October 28th.

MENS WINTER LEAGUE
To enter please place your entry fee €20 in envelope with your name and GUI number for inclusion on the players list. Closing date for entries Tuesday 4th November 2025. Please see email for all conditions of play.

LOTTO

We had our weekly Lotto Draw on Friday 24^th Oct. The numbers drawn were 5, 8, 11 and 20. The jackpot was €2,700, and there was no winner. The jackpot is €2,800 for the next draw. We had one match 3 winner – Margaret Coffey – who wins €100. 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 SHOP

Resident 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.

BRIDGE RETURNS      

All are welcome to play bridge every Friday at 11am in our clubhouse.

THURSDAY NIGHT CARDS

Results from Thursday 23^rd October:

Joint 1^st Ann Navin & Pete Crotty and Tommy Wade & John Eubank

Last 5:  Nuala Murphy & Dianne Power

Lucky Table: Mary & Pat Guiry

Last Game:  Mary Radley & Bernie Hayes

DUNGARVAN GOLF TRIANGLE

The Dungarvan Golf Triangle is excellent value for money, €90 to play our three local courses. We are taking bookings for 2026. For bookings, please call us on 058-43310.

OFFICE HOURS
Our 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