That's golf: one day you're almost holing out for an albatross on #1 and a few days later you visit the patio on the way to the 15th green. Thanks, Dawn, for being a good sport and re-creating the shot for us!! ('cause she knew it was going on the blog)
Have a good holiday weekend - and don't forget to sign up for our Opening!
Everyone had a good time at the Men's and Women's Opening on Saturday, but Dawn McMaster must have impressed her playing partners with a "natural" eagle on #1 - her own two shots and a putt from a few inches! Team mates were Ralph Warren, Al LeBlanc, and photographer Dean Trimble.
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Dale Hodge would like you to be aware of her son's just published novel, available from Dale. The write up on the back is all too timely!
Don't forget to sign up for the Opening Field Day!
DWS FALL MEETING
MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
1. Sue Morrow opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. There was a quorum.
Sue thanked the members for a successful season. She recognized the members of the Golf Committee for their work during the season.
2. Cathy Morin called for a motion to accept the Spring Meeting Minutes. Motion to accept by Susan Ross Foster and seconded by Joanne O’Sullivan. The motion was carried.
3. Treasurer’s Report Cathy Morin
The projected closing balance is estimated to be $170.
4. Games - Sandy Young
Sandy thanked the Cathy Morin, Yvonne Shannon and Jeanne Beaith for convening the Eleni, Bulger and Devil’s events.
Participation has increased over last year.
30/42 members attended the Spring Meeting.
Participation:
OFD 90%
Eleni 76%
Bulger 62%. There was a discussion regarding the date for the Bulger and whether it should be changed. It was decided the date would not be changed.
Match 25%
13 participated in the club championship
Solheim 62%
Interclub 32%
Saturday skins was well attended.
5. Tuesday League Convenor - Lynn Attley
Lynn was thanked for her great efforts in organizing our Tuesday league play. Lynn is happy to continue for the 2025 season.
A reminder If you need a tee time for Tuesday and have not signed up call the Pro Shop to have your name added to the tee sheet.
If you are the first person listed for a tee time, please don’t remove your name, as it will remove the foursome. Call the Pro Shop if you need to cancel.
There was a suggestion to have a Google Docs training session for anyone interested.
6. Handicap - Sandi MacDonald
Sandi recognized and thanked Jeanne for setting up the draws for Match play.
The deadline for play in the first round was extended. Players are encouraged to arrange for 2 dates in case of rain or scheduling changes. Contact Sandi if there are issues.
Members have requested to play from Red/Green tees for match play. Sandi will talk about this at our Spring meeting.
Solheim Tee times are favoured start earlier. Request to have change the colour for the Heron team
A reminder to update your handicap within 24 hours of play.
7. Interclub and Peterborough City and District
We had 6 players participating in this team competition. Thank you to Tracey for getting Dalewood back into this event.
Tracey provided an update for Interclub play. Dalewood along with Ashbrook and Warkworth participated. There was enthusiastic participation from our members with everyone looking forward to next year. Tracey recognized Kevin and team for their support when Dalewood hosted the Interclub.
Jeanne thanked Tracey for launching the league.
8. Social Convenor - Bridget Smith
Chef Brad requested one voice from our members. Bridget will
Dalewood wants to raise our profile as an eating destination. Brad is bringing his own staff.
There was a request to have monthly food-themed nights for our Tuesday meals.
Takeout meals for Thanksgiving dinner will be available.
9. Donna Todd - 50th Anniversary
The combined Opening and Closing events were a success. The members enjoyed the events and would like to see them continue.
Not many women take part in the Dalewood Tough event. Participation could increase if women could play from their regular tees.
10. Jeanne Beaith - Devil’s and Blog
The blog is a great asset to our league for communication and recognition. Members are encouraged to submit pictures in the off season.
76% of our members participated in the Devil’s tournament.
11. Nominations for the Golf Committee
The terms for the Secretary Treasurer and Handicap Convenor have been completed.
Sue asked for nominations from the floor for these positions. None were received.
Sandi and Cathy agreed to stay on.
12. The meeting was adjourned.
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What a difference a tree makes!!
#2 from the red tee - looks way more open!
WE WILL SEE A COUPLE OF VERY OBVIOUS CHANGES TO THE GOLF COURSE:
ON #16, ONE OF MY FAVOURITE TREES ON THE COURSE WAS REMOVED. IT HAD A SPLIT IN THE TRUNK AND WAS IN DANGER OF FALLING DOWN. IN TIME, THE TREES BEHIND WILL LIKELY BECOME FULLER BECAUSE OF ITS REMOVAL.
(BUT IT WILL MAKE THAT BUNKER MORE PLAYABLE.)
ON #2, OUR "NOT SO FAVOURITE" OVERHANGING TREE FINALLY GAVE IN TO GRAVITY.
Our sincere condolences to Laura McCracken Ebbrell on the passing of her younger brother Jamie Gordon, who was also a member at Dalewood. Jamie's obituary may be seen below:
After battling for many months, it is very sad to report that Janet Hull has passed.
Rest in peace, dear friend.
Sincere condolences to our friend Linda Isaac on the passing of her mother, Lillian.
https://maccoubrey.com/service/8056/lillian-patricia-mae-isaac