Welcome Reception and Meeting

The Women's Section had their first meeting of the year on Saturday, May 2. The executive was pleased with the turnout of returning and new members. The appetizers were delicious, thanks to Jen's capable effort. Jamie Carter outlined the work that had been done in the club house. Many thanks to the members of the men's section for all their hard work - it would not have been done without them. We said goodbye to Cuyler Hedley-Marion, who is leaving us for her new position working with juniors and the Golf in Schools program with the GAO. (However, she will still instruct our Level 1 and 2 clinics this year.) 

Lynn Attley presented another terrific slide show with a musical theme. Great job, Lynn! 

President Linda welcomed us back and relayed some of the results of the survey from the fall and emphasized the importance of fun and camaraderie in our events. The schedule for the season was outlined and copies are in the locker room, if you need one. Patty described the achievement boards and encouraged all to sign up for Opening Field Day on May 23.

The rules for posting scores for handicap purposes were presented by Tracey Perkin. For new members, make sure you ask the pro shop to put your name in the computer, so you can start entering your scores. The match play boards are now posted on the bulletin board. The deadline for these competitions is June 1.

The Team Play poster is on the bulletin board. You may sign up until May 9. Draft night is May 12 at 7:30. All handicap levels are welcome. Please consider volunteering to be a captain. It's not a hard job!

Tuesday "twoonie" play starts May 5.

Our meeting was followed by the fashion show. Thanks to the willing models, Divine Dave for strutting their stuff , and the clothing companies for supplying their stuff. 

Top left Rosemarie Dale, bottom left Eleni Ponting,

centre Joan Hayward, right Ariane Macdonald

Clockwise from top left Donna Todd, Rosemarie Dale, Divine Dave, 

Ariane MacDonald, Eleni Ponting

Women's Section Executive for 2015

 Back Row L-R: Claudia van der Meulen (Secretary), Laura Ebbrell (Treasurer), Tracey Perkin (Handicap), Patty McDonald (Games Captain), Lorraine Hinchliffe (House and Social)

Front Row L-R: Sandi MacDonald-Wangen (Past President), Dale Hodge (Vice President),

 Linda Isaac (President)

Not so fast!!

Although the weather on the weekend was terrific and made us all want to be out golfing, Mother Nature had other things in mind. The rain on Sunday night and all day Monday caused the opening of the club to be postponed. In case you thought they were being too cautious, Jamie sent me this picture from Monday afternoon. The water had actually started receding by the time this shot was taken. The good news is that no damage was done to the cart paths during the flooding and opening was to go ahead on Wednesday, for those brave enough to play in 6 degree weather. The even better news is that it didn't rain on TUESDAY!!  Maybe that's an omen for rain free golf this year on OUR day.

Team Play:
The women's section is going to continue with Team Play again this season. There will be 9 dates (including 3 playoff rounds) throughout the summer. We have scheduled them to avoid any trophy play, so that the issue of keeping three cards hopefully does not arise (unless we run into rain problems again). You will still need to keep two cards in the group for 9 holes - one for the pro shop and one for the "toonie game". An explanation of score keeping will be given at draft night and posted on the Team Play board. Sign up by May 9 and draft night is May 12. The cost will be $20 again this year.

That time of year again!

President’s Message 

This has been the year of the winter that just wouldn’t go away!  Welcome back to those of you who were fortunate enough to escape the winter perils and congratulations to those of you who persevered our Canadian weather!  As another new golf season draws near, I know our women golfers are anxious to get back to the game and reunite with good friends.    

This year promises to be another year of great fun and fellowship, not to mention some fabulous days on our beautiful Dalewood course.  Jamie and staff are busy ensuring that the club is picture perfect for our return.  I think you’ll be in for a surprise when you come to the club!  Your 2015 executive are also hard at work preparing for the new golf season.  Your feedback from the survey and the questionnaire sent out last fall will continue to offer us guidance over the course of the season.  Team Play is back by popular demand and social events will continue to keep everyone busy off the course as well.  Fresh ideas and new games are always welcome to keep our Tuesday league and tournaments vibrant.  Once again, I have made it my personal mandate to involve as many new faces as possible in volunteer roles.  No need to take on an executive position or volunteer for the entire season.  Helping out for a day, an event or even for a few minutes will be really, really appreciated!  After all, this is your club so the greater the involvement, the stronger the women’s section will be.

The Spring General Meeting will be held the afternoon of Saturday May 2^nd. This year registration and the President’s Reception will begin at 1:00 PM.  By having the President’s Reception before the meeting and fashion show you will have more time to socialize and trade winter stories with your golfing friends.  You will also have time to do some shopping at the vendor displays before the meeting as well.  Soon you will receive a phone call from one of the executive giving you details, but for now put May 2nd on your calendar.   

I wish all of you a great golf season full of fun and many personal achievements!  Should you need anything or have suggestions, please talk to me or another executive member. Our 2015 Dalewood Women’s Golf Schedule will be posted on the blog so stay tuned…

Warmest regards,

Linda Isaac

It is with sadness that I Inform you that Linda Isaac's father has passed away on Friday, Feb 13.
Details for the funeral and visitation may be found here: http://www.maccoubrey.com/notice/3906

Flashback Friday - Feb 6

From 1996:  

Gerry Yorke was the winner of the Closest to the Pin at the Member - Guest:

And two members that we have lost in recent years - Marg McDougall and Jean Wade.

Fun Fact Friday

Putting Stats

When we watch a professional golf tournament we think pro golfers never miss a putt. In fact, we are usually seeing the best golfers in that particular tournament (or Tiger Woods, no matter what he is shooting). Here are some interesting stats about how good they are (or aren't):

Distance                         One Putt             Two Putts                  Three Putts (or more)

1 foot                                  100%                    0%                                  0%
2 - 3 feet                             95-99%                 .6%                              .1 - .2 %
7 - 8 feet                             50%                      49%                                .5%
12 feet                                30%                      69%                                .9%
20 feet                                14%                      84%                                2%
32 feet                                6%                        88%                                6%
40 feet                                4%                        86%                                10%


So what does all of this mean?  From 3 feet and under pros almost never miss - these guys are great!
Once they are out to 7 or 8 feet, they are still pretty good, making about the same number as they miss, but almost NEVER 3-putt from that distance. Obviously, the further they are from the hole the two-putt number goes up and the one-putt number goes down. The three-putt percentage stays pretty low, even out at 40 feet.
However, have a look at the percentages at the 32 foot distance. The pros are just as likely to three putt as they are to one putt from there. They are actually quite human.

What could we learn from this and use in our own games?

Flashback Friday - Jan 16

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

In 1997, Dalewood hired a new head pro, from Thornhill GC. Jamie is pictured here sitting on the railing of the deck of the old pro shop, near the first tee. Putting things in perspective Mac Carter was a few months old at the time! This picture and article were in the local paper.

 Pictured below are Junior Girls Cuyler Hedley and Lillian Hopkins who broke 90 for the first time in 1997. They look soooo young! What do you think of the baggy look from the 90's?

Flashback Friday - Dec 18

Here are pictures from our Closing Field Day in 1993, of Mary Buckley winning the Senior Club Championship, the Putting Competition, AND the Brent Trophy for Greatest Reduction of Handicap. Remarkably, she was 77 years old at the time. She continued to play golf for another 15 years! No wonder many of us have said she was a great role model. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!!

Christmas Buffet and Heartbeats

A group from our Women's Section got together last Friday and enjoyed Chef Jen's wonderful Christmas Buffet. The ham was excellent and of course she provided her famous (or infamous) Sticky Pudding!

The following information comes from a friend and neighbour of Bridget Smith's who is running exercise classes starting in January for anyone who might be interested.