CAPTAINS DRIVE IN
A large crowd gathered in the sunshine to watch our Captains Eddie Moynihan, Bernie Lynch
and Junior Captain AJ Hayes drive off the first tee to kick start our golfing season. 80
members participated in a scramble which was a great success and all agreed the course
was in top condition. This was followed by a tasty supper in the clubhouse and the winners
announced.
Front 9 results
1st James Hayes. Mary Ryan. June Hayes and John Dalton
2nd Frank O’Donoghue, JP Hayes and Helen O’Neill
3rd Eddie Moynihan, Bernie Lynch, AJ Hayes and John Condon
Back 9 results
1st Declan Walsh, Carol Walsh, Maria Kiersey and Linda Creamer
2nd Colin Power, Margaret Keane, John Dempsey and Caroline Cullinane
3rd Noel Brennan, Helen O’Shea, Grace Hayes and Maurice Kiely
GET INTO GOLF 2025
Our Get into Golf programme for ladies and men is scheduled to start in early April, Tuesday April 8 for ladies and Wednesday April 16 for men. Our information meeting for both men and women outlining the programme will be held on Wednesday March 26.
This programme is hugely successful in our club and is the ideal way to consider golf as a hobby if you haven’t played the game before. If you want to be part of the programme, please contact the office to add your name to the waiting list.
ST PATRICKS DAY OPEN SCRAMBLE
At the time of going to print our timesheet for our Open 14H scramble was almost fully booked! Full results next week.
PERSONAL GOLF INSURANCE
If you are interested in taking our personal golf insurance this year, please contact the office before 31st March to either renew or take out a new policy. Total cost is €25.
SPRING LEAGUE UPDATE
Spring league table to date is as follows:
1st Tottenham, 2nd Liverpool, 3rd Arsenal, 4th Man Utd, 5th Newcastle, 6th Chelsea ,7th Man City. 1st Male is Colin Power, 2nd Patrick V Power. 1st Lady Daphne Power 2nd Louise Moloney. Final results next week!
JUNIOR GOLF
Our Junior Golf season starts on 1st April and we welcome all the new Juniors joining us this year. Our Junior Convenor David Hayes and his committee have great plans for junior golf this year from lessons to on course practice and weekly competitions in the summer. If you have a child aged 6 and upwards who would like to try golf or improve their golf then Dungarvan Golf Club’s Junior Club is a great way to make friends and learn golf skills with our golf PRO David. Give us a call to request an application form and join up for 2025.
BOOK YOUR SOCIETY FOR 2025
We have been busy taking bookings for 2025! If you have a preferred date for your outing, please contact the office on 058-43310, we have great society rates along with menu packages available to suit your budget.
JOIN US IN 2025
We welcome all our new members who have joined us this year. If you are interested in joining as a member, we have a great new member joining rate for 2025. Join for €430 + €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. Our membership application form is available on our website, by emailing office@dungarvangolfclub.com or call us 058-43310.
GENTS RESULTS
Mon 10th Cat 1 Des Cleary (15) 28pts, Cat 2 Tommy Butler (19) 28pts, Cat 3 Tom Power (41) 24pts.
Thurs 13th 1st Tommy Butler (19) 26pts, 2nd Pat Phelan (17) 25pts, 3rd Sean English (18) 25pts.
LADIES RESULTS
Tues 11th Mar Div 1 Rachel Kiely (22) 26pts, Div 2 Kolette Enright (31) 19pts, Div 3 jane Kiely (37) 19pts.
Fri 14/Sat 15th Mar Div 1 Daphne Power (19) 24pts, Div 2 June Hayes (22) 24pts, Div 3 Kate McNamara (32) 21pts.
GENTS FIXTURES
Wed 19th Mar Casual Golf, Thurs 20th Open Gents 18H Singles S/F, Sat 22nd Mar Gents 18H Singles S/F, Sun 23rd Gents 18H Singles S/F, Mon 24th Open Gents 18H Singles Seniors (Age 50+)
LADIES FIXTURES
Tues 18th Mar Ladies 11H Singles S/F, Wed 19th Casual Golf, Fri 21st Ladies 11H Singles S/F (alt day), Sat 22nd Ladies 11H Singles S/F, Mon 24th Open Ladies 18H Singles Seniors (Age 50+)
YOUNGONES
We enjoyed a lovely day last Wednesday with great scores and sunshine! 1st Ann Stack (32) 19pts, 2nd Joan Walsh (41) 18pts, 3rd Helen O’Shea (48) 18pts.
Despite the horse racing in Cheltenham we had a full timesheet on Wednesday 12th March. Those who chose to sit by the fire and watch the racing missed a beautiful day for golf! The winners were: 1st Tommy Butler 20pts, 2nd Patrick V Power 20pts, 3rd Maurice Cliffe 19pts. 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
We had a huge turnout last Friday for our foursomes which proves that so many people are interested in social golf. Each Friday morning, we play nine holes of Scotch Foursomes with a social gathering in the clubhouse later. Thanks to Tom and staff in the bar for providing the hospitality.
Results: 1st Adrian O’Driscoll and Margaret Keane 29 1/2
2nd Charles Daly and Marion Burke 35 1/4
3rd John Moran and Colette Power 37
We are back again this Friday (Mar 21). Shotgun start at 9 am.
SUNDAY SOCIAL SCRAMBLE
Our next social scramble is scheduled for this Sunday Mar 23. These scrambles are open to all members. Shotgun start at 4pm. Booking is open so go online and book your place. It is a social event and a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon.
LOTTO RESULTS
We held our lotto draw on Friday 14th March and the numbers drawn were 2, 3, 5 and 16. The jackpot was €6100 and there was no winner. The jackpot this week is €6200 for the next draw. We had three match three winners Marianne Mulcahy, Ruth Byrne and Kieran Curran who win €34 each. All funds go towards our course development projects.
THURSDAY CARDS
Results from Thursday 13th March1st: Tommy Osbourne & Smiley, Joint 2nd: Gina Quinlan & Tom Daly, Sam McConnell & Pete Crotty, Pat & Billy Harty, Ally Ryan & Eileen Kelly, Last 5 Norma Crotty & Deirdre Murphy. Last Game Jim Kiersey & Colm Bannon.
BRIDGE
Bridge takes place every Friday at 11am in the clubhouse – all are welcome to join us.
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.
PRO SHOP
As we eagerly await the start of the season, our Pro Shop is gearing up. David has all the latest releases from the major golf manufacturers. Ping have launched the new G440 range while Taylor Made have a new Qi35 range. Mizuno have updated their fitting system to include custom fitted wedges, all are available in David’s Pro Shop. If you are contemplating upgrading your equipment, call to David for professional advice.
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
