Ball on the Bridge

 Dale hit her ball into the long grass in the hazard on #1 and the ball came back toward her and finished on the bridge - talk about lucky!!  (We re-enacted the scene for the picture on #8).

What's the ruling? How should she proceed?

The ball is actually in the hazard - if the bridge weren't there, where would the ball be? If she were back on the cart path, not in the hazard, it would be a free lift. Here, however, she may play from where the ball is (as she is doing in the picture); or take it back with a penalty of one shot, keeping that spot between her and the flag. And this is the only time when you are allowed to ground the club in a hazard while taking your stance.
Want to know more about rules? There is a Golf Rules tab at the top of the page where several rules are shown and explained.

"Draft" Night

The teams for Team Play were selected on Tuesday night. Here are the Captains hard at work:

From left: Diane Arsenault, Ene Milner, Sharon Klan, Susan Ross-Foster

And the teams are:

Deanne's Divas

L-R: Linda MacDonald, Gail Richards, Barb Pemberton, Diane Arsenault, Patty McDonald, 

Joan Hayward. Absent: Lorraine Hinchliffe, Marylou Secord, Stephanie Senior, Annabel Thorpe, Claudia van der Meulen, Carol Young.

Eagles Rock

L-R: Sandi MacDonald, Susan Ross-Foster, Dale Hodge, Yvonne Shannon, Joy Vogt, Sue Morrow, Tami Garrett, Anne Parks. Absent: Betty Bright, Anne Grant, Jennifer Stadke, Donna Todd.

Sharon's Klan

L-R: Linda Isaac, Ariane Macdonald, Sharon Klan, Bridget Smith. Absent: Tracey Bodashefsky, Susan Meldrum, Sally Okazawa, Lynda Rennick, Marylyn Schroter, Nancy Sharpe, Gerry Yorke.

Triple Threat

L-R: Jeanne Beaith, Diane Moffat, Lynn Attley, Ene Milner, Gina jacjson, Laura Ebbrell, 

Jane Gibbens. Absent: Ann Hall, Shirley Harrison, Janet Hull, Kathy Morgan, Laura Roberge.

 

Teams Selected

We have a total of 48 women signed up for Team Play 2016, and lots of new members taking part.
Our "draft" was held Tuesday night with Captains Diane Arsenault (Deannes Divas), Susan Ross-Foster (Eagles Rock), Sharon Klan (Sharons Klan), and Ene Milner (Triple Threat) volunteering to do the jobs. Thanks, ladies!
The teams and schedule will be posted soon and the results each week will be on the poster as well. If you would like to check out the results yourself at home the website is www.golfscoring.net/dalewood/womens. An easier way: there is a LINK to it on the right hand side of the Blog that will take you directly there. You can see how your team has done and how your handicap is calculated (because it will be different from 1/2 your regular handicap). Once you're at the site, just click on your name and your stats will show up.

New member Anne Parks hit a unique shot on Tuesday night, while trying to go over the creek on #10. The good news was she didn't lose her Noodle ball and it was easily identifiable; the bad news was she couldn't figure out any way of hitting it.

The 3 M's and Spring at Dalewood

As was mentioned at the Opening Meeting, Ene and Noel Milner became the grandparents of triplets earlier this year. Proud parents Mike Milner and Laura Udvari-Milner, are both members as well. Probably little time for golf this summer for them!

Here are the cuties on their third month birthday:  L to R: Martin, Madeline, and Marcus

And thanks to Laura Ebbrell for submitting this great spring picture - we haven't had enough of these days! Terrific colours!

Oh Captain! My Captain! and Achievement Board

We have 48 women signed up this year for Team Play so it promises to be another fun season!With "draft night" approaching on Tuesday at 7:30, we are still looking for 3 captains. Enthusiasm and attendance are more important requirements than good golf. Your duties might include:
- sending out a reminder that "next week is a Team Play day and we need all 12 of your scores."
- checking with the scoring website to see how the team did
- occasionally sending out a congratulatory (or "we'll do better next time") email to your team.

If you have had fun the first two years, remember that 8 different women (out of about 45) have taken on the role of Captain - and thank you for that! It's going to be your turn sooner or later.

Achievement Board: Check the tab above for lots of information about recording your "personal bests".

Opening Meeting

Although the weather has been less than cooperative, the Women's Section has started the season with a great turnout for our Opening Meeting. Patty McDonald welcomed all, introducing our new members - Stephanie Campbell, Tami Garrett, Linda MacDonald, Susan Meldrum, Anne Parks, Marylou Secord, Moneen Smith, and Karen Varty. She also welcomed back Sue Morrow and Lynda Pinkerton.

 Donna Todd and new members: Marylou Secord and Anne Parks

Gina Jackson and Tami Garrett

 Linda MacDonald and Sharon Klan

Sue Porter-Clayton, Linda Davis, and Susan Meldrum

Yvonne Shannon and Moneen Smith

 Tuesday Convenor Ariane Macdonald and Past President Linda Isaac

 Saturday Skins organiser Barb Pemberton, Member/Guest Convenor
Yvonne Shannon, Handicap Convenor Ann Hall

Treasurer Lynn Attley, Secretary "stand-in" Martha Killoran,
House and Social Lynda Rennick

Some important dates to start with are: Tuesday golf starts May 3, Team Play - sign up by May 7, Draw Night is May 10, and Opening Field Day is May 28, which is also the last day to sign up for Match Play.

A message from President Patty

President’s Message

I mistakenly thought that spring had arrived! Hopefully the weather will warm up soon and we will be back golfing for another season. Welcome back all of you who have been away. The weather was wonderful in the south this year and I understand it wasn’t too bad here either. Regardless, I know we’re all looking forward to beginning our new golf season.

Jamie and his staff have been busy getting ready for the new season. They are preparing the course as well as the clubhouse for our return. Hopefully that day will be in the near future! The feedback from the questionnaire was very helpful to the executive who has used the information to plan for the coming year. We have already made some changes that were suggested and will continue using the information to plan the events for the season.

The Spring General Meeting and President’s Welcome Reception will be held on Sunday, May 1. The event offers time to socialize with returning members and to welcome new women to our membership. Registration in the Great Hall begins at 12:00 followed by a buffet lunch at 1:00. The meeting will begin at 2:00. One of the executive members will be phoning you soon to give you the details.

I’m very excited about the 2016 golf season and hope you enjoy all that Dalewood has to offer. The executive will continue to keep you informed of events and news through our Blog and by email. If you have any new ideas or need information please speak to one of the executive members. Their contact information will soon be on the bulletin board outside the locker room door.

Hope to see you on May 1^st

Patty McDonald

Craig's new son

For those of you who have been around for a few years, you will be happy to know that Craig and Elisha have had a second son, Calder Scott Mills, born Dec 16 weighing 7 lbs 7 oz. Big brother Ethan seems pretty happy with the little munchkin:

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On Dec 11 these women from our section enjoyed the Christmas Buffet provided by Chef Jen. Good food and even better company:

Putting Video

How often do you miss a curling putt on the low side even though you hit your target? The video link below is one of the best I have ever seen to explain where you need to aim in order to make a breaking putt. We have sometimes been told to aim at the apex (highpoint of the curve) and this video will show you why that may not be correct. It is about 5 minutes in length and really worth watching.


https://youtu.be/7e8UgT6LrW4

We have 12 people coming to the Christmas buffet lunch on Dec 11 at 12:30. If you haven't let me know please do so by email (jbeaith@sympatico.ca) before next Friday, if you wish to attend.

Merry Christmas all!!

Christmas Buffet - Friday, Dec 11 - 12:30

As we have done the last few years, let's get together to celebrate the season. Chef Jen and Dalewood are offering their annual Christmas Buffet. The cost is $18.95, plus tax and gratuity. We are booked for Friday, Dec 11 at 12:30.

Please email me at jbeaith@sympatico.ca to reserve a spot at the table. I will email you back to confirm I have received it. (Do not email Jen directly, please.) Thanks.

Please pass on this invitation to those who might not be blog subscribers and any new members to the club that you know.