Format for Saturday

Saturday, May 23 - registration at 11 am, 

with shotgun start at noon.

DALEWOOD WOMEN’S OPENING FIELD DAY

Scramble format with step-aside

Red tees

1.  Each player drives on every tee.

2.  The best drive is chosen. The player whose drive is chosen “steps aside” and does not play the next shot.  The other 3 players each play a shot from that location.

3.  The best second shot is chosen and that player “steps aside” and does not play the next shot. The other 3 players each play a shot from that location. This format continues until the ball is holed.

4 Each player must have her drive chosen twice; once on   

        the front nine and once on the back nine.

5.  Total the team gross score for 18 holes. The team handicap will be calculated for you and will be on your scorecard.  Subtract your team handicap from the gross score to arrive at your net score.

6.  KEEP PUTTS!   Hand in your scorecard to the pro shop when you are finished.

7.  Handicap levels for prizes are (0-29) and (30+)

Closest to the Line         Hole #6 for 2 handicap levels

Closest to the Hole         Hole #4 and #13 for 2 handicap levels

Pot of Gold                  Hole #8 any handicap level

Longest Putt                Hole #15 any handicap level

Each team will have 2 mulligans; one for the front nine and one for the back nine.

Opening Field Day

Don't forget the Opening Field Day on Saturday, May 23.  Registration will begin at 11:00am and the Shot Gun start begins at noon. We will meet for pre-dinner drinks after the game and that will be followed by a wonderful meal prepared by Chef Jennifer.

 

See you there!

 

 Aaaah! Spring!

 

 

Let the Games Begin!!

May 19 is our first night of Team Play. The low 5 NET scores will count for each team against the low 5 NET scores from one other team. Here's how the points shake out - 10 points for a win, 5 for  tie, 0 for a loss. However, every player counts for her team up to a maximum of 8 points. So your team could get 18 points.

Announcing the teams:

50 Shades of Green: L to R - Gina Jackson, Janet Hull, Sandi MacDonald, Diane Arsenault, Betsy Miller, Captain Claudia van der Meulen. Absent: Anne Grant, Shirley Harrison, Janet Harvey, Donna Todd, Gerry Yorke.

Arianes Angels: L to R - Jennifer Stadke, Patty McDonald, Ene Milner, Linda Isaac, Annabel Thorpe, Captain Ariane Macdonald, Cathy Pyatt, Lorraine Hinchliffe. Absent: Betty Bright, Laura Ebbrell, Tracey Perkin.

Beaudacious Babes: L to R - Lynn Attley, Dale Hodge, Martha Killoran, Captain Yvonne Shannon, Joy Vogt, Barb Pemberton, Joan Hayward. Absent: Ann Hall, Sally Okazawa, Lynda Rennick, Nancy Sharpe.

Bridge over Troubled Water: L to R - Susan Ross-Foster, Captain Bridget Smith, Gail Richards, Jeanne Beaith. Absent: Judith Copeland, Thelma Jacobsen, Sharon Klan, Helen Lee, Laura Roberge, Marylyn Schroter, Stephanie Senior.

GAO Training Clinics

Do you need a refresher course on grip, stance, alignment or posture fundamentals? How's your short game and bunker play this spring? Do you need some putting help? What's your mental state on the course? Once again, we are offering the GAO Training Program Clinics Level 1 and 2 at Dalewood. Cuyler is our instructor (and it may be her last one!) The feedback on these clinics is always extremely positive - well worth the time and money! Repeat customers are proof of that.

In addition to the above, Level 2 (hcp 20-29) also concentrates on trouble shots (downhill, sidehill, punch shots etc.) and course management. The cost for the two day clinic is $150 and the dates are May 25, 26. The date for registration is May 17.

As well as the above skills, Level 1 (hcp 30+) concentrates on Personal Par, pace of play, rules, and course management. The one day clinic costs $75 and it runs on June 2. The registration date is May 24.

The forms are on the bulletin board in the lower hall. You can leave the registration in the pro shop (attention Jeanne Beaith) and chit the cost if you wish. Manuals for each clinic have to be ordered, so the registration dates are firm.

Both Tuesdays will finish in time for you to still play 9 holes with the women. Lunch and refreshments are included in the cost, which is subsidized by the GAO.

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.