Eleni Ponting Results, Bulger heads up, dropping rule for #8, #13

ELENI PONTING RESULTS
TEAM	SCORE	TEAM PRIZE
GAIL / LEAH ANNE	60	$60
CATHY / JOAN	64	$50
BRIDGET / DAWN	65	$30
VAL / YVONNE	66
HEATHER / ANNABEL	66
DIANE / SUSAN	67

Congratulations to the top three teams!!

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THE NEXT TROPHY WE PLAY FOR IS THE BULGER TWO-BALL, JULY 8. GET YOUR PARTNER!!

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I had the opportunity to chat with a Level 4 Rules official about taking a penalty drop on #8. If you and your partners "know or virtually know" that your ball crossed the pond, hit the ground near the green and then rolls back into the pond, you may take relief (with a 1 stroke penalty) two club lengths from the entry point next to the green as long as you can find a spot not closer to the hole. If you did not see the ball hit land (or it splashed in the water), you must still keep the pond between you and flag stick for your next shot.

When dropping, if the ball keeps rolling back into the penalty area, then after two attempts, you may place the ball where it landed.

The same rule would apply if you hit the slope between #13 green and the pond and it rolls into the penalty area.

Any questions, please ask for clarification.

 The women's section held our annual Eleni Ponting Better Ball in very summer-like weather. 

THE TEAMS:

CATHY MORIN & JOAN HAYWARD

LAURA McCRACKEN EBBRELL & SANDY YOUNG; SANDI MacDONALD & SUE MORROW

ANNABEL THORPE & HEATHER OGDEN; LEAH ANNE GOODY & GAIL RICHARDS

DAWN McMASTER & BRIDGET SMITH; PATTI HUNT & ENE MILNER

TRACEY BODASHEFSKY & JEANNE BEAITH; JOANNE O'SULLIVAN & BETTY BRIGHT

ARIANE MACDONALD & PATTY McDONALD; KIM WADSWORTH & DALE HODGE

VAL FOSTER & YVONNE SHANNON; DIANNE BEATTY & SUSAN ROSS-FOSTER

MORNING PAIR: 

LYNDA RENNICK & MONEEN SMITH

Thanks to Bridget, for arranging the dinner format - the consensus was very positive!

TIPPING UPDATE

Tipping on Tuesdays: 

DWS participants have noted inconsistencies in tip handling. We had asked for automatic 15% tips to all food and beverage purchases. 

It is not working for various reasons. As we want to support the club and the servers, we are asking that the onus return to each member. Just say: Add 15% or 18%, when you order. Your call. 

Thank you for letting me know that tips are being missed. 

Bridget

Social Convenor 

MATCHES

All the matches are now posted on the blog, under the tabs, which are just below the picture.

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From Bridget:

"Our first Match Play using Red, Red/Green, and Green tees. Donna and Dawn won after 16. A good game. Each had a good time and we experienced every weather type. We are damp but happy." (They played on Tuesday.)

MATCH PLAY / HANDICAP UPDATES

FROM SANDI MacDONALD, HCP AND MATCH PLAY CONVENOR:

HANDICAP: WHEN POSTING A SCORE PLAYED ON RED/GREEN OR GREEN, PLEASE ENTER YOUR ADJUSTED SCORE (NET DOUBLE BOGEY). AS OF NOW, GOLF CANADA HAS THE ADJUSTED SCORE FOR ONLY RED ON ITS POSTING SITE.

MATCH PLAY: BRAD HAS COMPLETED THE MATCHES ON GOLF GENIUS AND SHOULD BE PAPER POSTED VERY SOON. SEVERAL HAVE ALREADY BOOKED THEIR MATCHES AND I ENCOURAGE ALL OF YOU TO DO THE SAME.

CARDS: PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU ARE PLAYING YOUR MATCHES SO I CAN MAKE UP YOUR CARDS. GOLF GENIUS CAN'T DO IT BECAUSE WE ARE USING DIFFERENT SETS OF TEES. TWO PREPARED CARDS WILL BE IN THE PRO SHOP. ONE WILL BE THE OFFICIAL CARD TO BE PUT IN THE BOX ON THE SHELF IN THE LOCKER ROOM, WHEN COMPLETED AND SIGNED.

MATCH PLAY GAMES SHOULD BE RECORDED FOR YOUR HANDICAP. IF THE HOLE IS NOT COMPLETED, GIVE YOURSELF A REASONABLE SCORE FOR THE HOLE - IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE MAX. THERE ARE SEVERAL READINGS ON MATCH PLAY RULES, ETIQUETTE AND PROCEDURES ON THE BULLETIN BOARD.

HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK!

Congratulations to Gail Richards on her Hole-in-One on Tuesday, May 27, on hole #11. It was a back pin and no one actually saw it go in, but after not finding the ball anywhere, they decided to look in the hole!

This is taking playing together to the extreme with Heather Ogden and Lynda Rennick both under the same tree in the rough.

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The celebration of life for Linda Isaac is Thursday, June 5 at 11am.

https://maccoubrey.com/service/8219/linda-gail-isaac

Sad news

It is with great sadness we inform you that our dear friend Linda Isaac passed away on Wednesday, May 28, after a brief illness. She was a valued member for many years and our Women's Section President in 2014-15. 

Linda will be remembered for her warm smile, infectious laugh and crazy sense of humour! 

Her version of "Gypsy Rose Isaac" dance after her years as President :

THE WEATHER GODS DID NOT CO-OPERATE FOR THE THREE DAYS PRIOR TO OPENING FIELD DAY ON SUNDAY, BUT THANKS TO THE WOMEN'S SECTION EXECUTIVE,  WE MADE THE BEST OF IT. (8 HARDY WOMEN WENT OUT TO "SLOG" IT AROUND BEFORE DINNER.)

THE TEAMS:

JOANNE O'SULLIVAN, VALERIE FOSTER, LYNN ATTLEY, CLAUDIA van der MEULEN

ANNE PARKS, DIANNE BEATTY, JEANNE BEAITH, BRIDGET SMITH

JOAN HAYWARD, KIM WADSWORTH, ARIANE MACDONALD, PATTI HUNT

LEANNE STEVENSON, LAURA McCRACKEN EBBRELL, CATHY MORIN

BETTY BRIGHT, YVONNE SHANNON, SANDY YOUNG, ANNABEL THORPE

PATTY McDONALD, HEATHER OGDEN, TRACEY BODASHEFSKY

CAROL MacGREGOR, SUE MORROW, ENE MILNER, DAWN McMASTER

SANDI MacDONALD, GAIL RICHARDS, DALE HODGE

THE WINNERS:

AFTER DRAWING BLOCKS OUT OF A BAG, THE SCORES FOR 9 HOLES WERE:

A TIE FOR FIRST: TEAM TRACEY AND TEAM LEANNE WITH A SCORE 0F 38

A TIE FOR THIRD: TEAM JEANNE AND TEAM SANDY WITH A SCORE OF 39 

AFTER AN EXCITING "DRAW OFF"

FIRST: TEAM TRACEY - $30 EACH

SECOND: TEAM LEANNE - $25 EACH 

THIRD: TEAM JEANNE - $20 EACH

FOURTH: TEAM SANDY - $15 EACH

THE TEAM PUTTING PRIZE, SPONSORED BY SUE MORROW REAL ESTATE, WAS DRAWN FROM THOSE NOT IN THE FIRST FOUR PLACES AND TEAM SUE WON - $10 EACH

LOTS OF OTHER DRAW PRIZES WERE HANDED OUT - NOTABLY PLANTS AND FLOWERS SPONSORED BY HOLTON'S FLOWERS.

IN ADDITION WE ARE FUNDRAISING FOR A BENCH FOR JANET HULL AND THESE ARE SOME OF THE PEOPLE HELPING. IN THE 50/50 DRAW. LEANNE STEVENSON WON AND KINDLY DONATED THE $200 PRIZE BACK TO THE FUND. 

EVEN THOUGH MOST OF DIDN'T GOLF, WE STILL HAD A GREAT TIME IN THE WOMEN'S SECTION WITH LOTS OF LAUGHS, GOOD FOOD AND DELIGHTFUL "GOODIE" BAGS, MOST OF WHICH CAME FROM H&K. 

THANKS TO BRIDGET FOR SOME OF THE PHOTOS!!

Welcome

 NEW MEMBER 

KIM WADSWORTH

Where do you live? Fraserville

Work? Emergency RN Ajax

How long have you been golfing? 10 years

Previous clubs you belonged to? None, but played in ladies league Royal Ashburn

Do you have any golfing goals this year? Shoot a round under 80

Favourite (or least favourite) hole at Dalewood? Least favourite hole #1

Favourite post round drink? Vodka/ soda

Significant other, kids, pets? Married to Brad, a new member as well + 2 boys 28 and 29

Other sports, hobbies, interests? Travelling

The Ponting Plaque

 From the Convenor Cathy Morin:

ELENI PONTING BETTER BALL

(Each player plays their own ball - best net score on each hole counts for the team.)

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 17th

 

THE ENTRY FEE IS $5 AND WILL BE CHARGED TO 

YOUR ACCOUNT.

 

SIGN UP WILL BE THROUGH GOOGLE DOCS.

 

SIGN UP WITH A PARTNER OR AS A SINGLE AND WE 

WILL PAIR YOU WITH SOMEONE.

 

A REMINDER THAT A DIFFERENT PARTNER 

IS REQUIRED FOR EACH COMPETITION.

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)

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Have a good holiday weekend - and don't forget to sign up for our Opening!

Dawn's Eagle and a book

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!

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Don't forget to sign up for the Opening Field Day!

Minutes from the fall meeting and some photos of #2

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 -  50^th 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!

From the left rough on #2 - 80 yards out from the green.

TREES AND BALL MARKS

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.)

A BIRD'S EYE VIEW

ON #2, OUR "NOT SO FAVOURITE" OVERHANGING TREE FINALLY GAVE IN TO GRAVITY.

THANKS TO SANDI FOR THE PHOTO. 

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A FIXING BALL MARK REFRESHER FROM YOUR GAMES CAPTAIN:

EVEN IF YOU DON'T MAKE A BALL MARK, LOOK FOR OTHERS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT BEHIND.

More sad news

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:

View Notice at maccoubrey.com

Sad news

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