This and That

This first round of the Mary Buckley Eclectic will be Sunday (June 15) and Tuesday (June 17).  Round 2 will be June 22 or June 24.  You count your best scores on individual holes over two weeks and it is a net competition.

Team play continues on Tuesday, June 17 (postponed from June 3).  Will Sandi's Swingers or the Diamonds in the Rolph remain undefeated?  And will Leni's Girls on Fire or the Birdie Bunch get their first win?  The box for scorecards should be on the 10th tee.  Remember to keep separate cards for Team Play, the Eclectic, and our Tuesday $2 game.  I know it sounds complicated, but we'll get used to it.

Our Member-Guest is scheduled for Sunday, July 6.  Sign up on the bulletin board.  The theme is Mardi Gras and it promises to be a fun day.

 Peterborough District Better Ball is being held on Monday, July 7 at Lakeridge Links, north of Whitby.  The cost is $85 per person, including golf, dinner, and prizes.  Flyer and entry forms are on the bulletin board.

A little party to celebrate the Mary Buckley tree will be held on Wednesday, July 9 at 2 pm.  An email with an RSVP will be coming out soon.  Reserve the date if you are interested.

Matches, Team Play, and the Mary Buckley Tree

The match play draws are all posted.  If you signed up to play in one (or all) of them, please check to see if you are to play in the first round.  Get in touch with your opponent(s) as soon as possible to arrange a date.  (Phone numbers and emails are on the Dalewood website, under Member Roster.)  The first round deadline is either June 26 or June 28, depending on the match.  While that sounds like a long time away, don't leave it until the last week, because we know how hectic everyone's schedule is.
A suggestion is to read the rules sheet, which is posted above the draw before you play.  Be familiar with the playoff format if there is a tie.  (The putting competition is the only one that is NOT match play, but total putts, and is NOT a three hole playoff.)  If you don't understand the rules, be sure to ask someone.  A sheet on Match Play Rules, Hints, and Etiquette is also posted on the board.
You can check out the Match Play draws on the Women's Section Blog under "Pages" on the right hand side.  I will update the matches as the summer goes on. 

Team Play was cancelled on Tuesday June 3rd and will be replaced by Tuesday June 17.  Can Sandi's Swingers and Diamonds in the Rolph keep their streak alive or will Leni's Girls on Fire catch fire and The Birdie Bunch make lots of birdies??

Wednesday July 9 at 3 pm has been chosen as the date for the celebration for Mary Buckley tree.  We are happy to report that it has survived the harsh winter and started sprouting some green leaves.  An email with an RSVP will be sent out in the next 2 weeks.

Opening Field Day

Last Saturday we had gorgeous weather on a golf course in terrific shape for our Women's Opening Field Day.  Then we enjoyed a visit to Tuscany with a themed dinner, expertly prepared by Chef Jen.  A great day all the way round.  Lots of pictures below, thanks to Lynn Attley.

 It's spring, finally!

Patty and Tracey hard at work greeting and signing people in.

         

 Everyone has a different way of getting ready to play golf.

                                                                                                                                                 

The Results

First: Judith Copeland, Gail Richards, Laura Ebbrell, Jeanne Beaith

Second: Janet Hull, Martha Killoran, Tracey Perkin, Nancy Hart

Third: Carol MacGregor, Joy Vogt, Eleni Ponting, Laura Roberge

Fourth: Kim Rudd, Thelma Jacobsen, Ann Hall, Ariane Macdonald

Best Front: Patty McDonald, Catherine Watson, Penny Crawford, Joan Hayward

Best Back: Beth Willoughby, Yvonne Shannon, Sandi MacDonald-Wangen, (missing Lynda Rennick)

 Low Putts: Lynn Attley, Diane Arsenault, Marylyn Schroter, Annabel Thorpe

Stakes, stakes, and more stakes

Now that Tyler and his staff have put out those colourful stakes all over the course, there has been some discussion about the rules applying to them.  Before I begin, I want to thank Claudia for the "Rules Cheat Sheet" in the locker room.  They are bright pink and are there for all to take.  They are laminated, so you can put them in your bag to pull out for handy reference.  I also have copies of the "Easy Guide to the Etiquette and Rules of Golf" for sale for $2.50.  Pictures and illustrations throughout the book help you understand the rules and it's written in non-legal language.  Regular rules books are $4.

WHITE STAKES - mostly to the left on our course (#1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9 (both sides), 12 and 15 (by the range) - signify Out of Bounds.  If you see the ball go out, you must count a penalty stroke and re-hit from the same place.  If you are unsure if the ball is out of bounds, you may hit a "provisional" ball (after telling playing partners you are doing so) and play it until you get to the point where the first ball possibly went out.  If the first ball is indeed out of bounds, your provisional ball becomes the ball in play.  If you find that your first ball is actually in bounds, you must play it.  Some specific rules about OB:

• if lines define out of bounds, and any part of the ball is in bounds or touching the line, it is in play.
• you may not move an out of bounds stake to play the ball.
• you may not play a ball that is out of bounds, even though it is 'playable'.
• you may stand out of bounds and play the ball as long as the ball is in bounds.

YELLOW STAKES - signify a water hazard that you must cross to get to the target (ie our creek and  ponds that you must cross).  When your ball goes into a hazard, you may not play a provisional ball.  For example if you think it may have crossed the creek, you or your playing partners may go across to see if the ball is safe.  If you choose not to do that and find it later, that found ball is no longer in play. When you hit the ball into the hazard, make note of its 'point of entry' (where it last crossed the hazard).  Here are your choices of how to play from a yellow hazard:  


1.  You may play from the hazard as long as you do not move anything natural (leaves, branches, divots, etc) and you do not touch your club on the ground.

Or with a penalty of one shot:

2.  You may drop a ball and play from the same place you just played from. 
3.  You may keep the 'point of entry' between you and the hole and go back as far as you want on a   straight line.  (Fairway may be ideal, but that line may not get you to the fairway.)


RED STAKES -  signify a "lateral" hazard (for example way left on #2, the high rough to the right of #8, or the pond on the right of #10).  The same rules apply as for a yellow hazard (above) but you have two additional choices of how to play:

4.  You may take relief two club lengths from the point of entry, not nearer the hole.
5.  If possible, you may do the same thing on the other side of the hazard, and play from there.   

Unlike OB stakes, you may move hazard stakes to play a ball.

There is a question every year about the pond on #8:  "I hit the ball to the far bank of the pond and it comes back into the water.  Am I allowed to drop it over there?"  Ask yourself, did it completely cross the water hazard?  Answer: no - therefore you must use the the yellow hazard rules above. 


It pays to know the rules - they are not meant to penalize you, but to keep the playing field fair for all.  Sometimes you can even use them to your advantage.  Please let me know if you want other rules explained on the blog.

And don't forget, Opening Field Day is Saturday and our first Team Play is next Tuesday!!

A good time was had by all

Our first Team Play "draft" night took place Tuesday evening.  The committee was thrilled to see such a great response and enthusiasm for this new concept.  We were really happy to see so many out for draft night - especially those who played earlier in the day and came back!  The first Tuesday of Team Play will be May 27.  Show your team spirit!!

 The crowd anticipating which teams they will be on!

The Captains and the writers in action!

The Teams for 2014:

Diamonds in the Rolph

Donna Todd, Ene Milner, Janet Hull, Captain Cathy Rolph, Jeanne Beaith, Joan Hayward,  Joy Vogt. Absent: Shirley Harrison, Helen Lee, Rosemarie Dale, Carol Young, Ariane Macdonald, Lynda Rennick

Leni's Girls on Fire!!!

Sharon Klan, Judith Copeland, Yvonne Shannon, Lorraine Hinchliffe, Laura Roberge, Nancy Sharpe, Captain Leni Ponting, Janet Harvey.   Absent: Kim Rudd, June Savery, Catherine Watson, Laura Ebbrell,  Ann Hall

Sandi's Swingers

Diane Arsenault, Sandy Pegg, Annabel Thorpe, Sharon Gutteridge, Lynn Attley, Captain Sandi MacDonald, Gail Richards, Martha Killoran, Linda Isaac.  Absent: Penny Crawford, Marylyn Schroter, Gerry Yorke.

The Birdie Bunch

Candace Pickering, Barb Pemberton, Gina Jackson, Captain Dale Hodge, Thelma Jacobsen, 

Claudia vanderMeulen, Bridget Smith, Patty McDonald, Cathy Pyatt, Jennifer Rogers, Lisa Pickering.  Absent: Tracey Perkin, Anne Grant

Ingenious robin

Thanks to Joan Hayward and Laura Ebbrell who spotted this on the third hole.  We are not using the water stands yet, so the robin might as well!  Also, thanks to Laura for the picture.

 

If you signed up for Team Play, don't forget the "draft night" Tuesday, May 13 at 7:30.

Opening Meeting Pictures

Our Opening Meeting was very well attended, fun, and very informative.  Thanks to our hard working Executive for 2014 for organizing the day and the season!

 They are from L-R: Tracey Perkin (Handicap); Linda Isaac (President); Sandi MacDonald-Wangen (Past President); Patty McDonald (Games Captain); Dale Hodge (Vice-President); Gail Richards (Treasurer); Claudia vander Meulen (Secretary).  Absent: Janet Hull (House and Social)


Our Pro Shop staff organized a fashion show and company reps were on hand to show us the latest gear:

Models Gina Jackson, "Davina", Cuyler Hedley, Kim Rudd, Shirley Harrison, and Marie vanDusen strutted their stuff.

Which one is Dave?  At least he had everything 

covered up this year!!!

And to finish off the day, we had a scrumptious  

array of appetizers:

 

Introducing Dalewood Women’s Team Play

If you’re looking for something to add camaraderie, fun, participation, and a connection to the club without a lot of competition, this is the solution for you!

The league will consist of 4 teams set up with players from 4 different handicap groups.  Each team will have a captain and the teams will be randomly drawn on “Draft Night” May 13 at 7:30.  (Final date for sign-up is May 10).  Team names will be also be chosen that night.  Team play will begin on May 27.

There will be 8 Tuesdays throughout the summer when your team plays against another team (on paper only) for nine holes.  You may play at any time on a Tuesday and with whom you want to play.  Your NET score will be used (with a maximum per hole according to your handicap) to contribute to your team.  Only the best 4 or 5 net scores will be counted so the more people the team has out to play, the better that team will do.  If you’re having a bad game, don’t worry, you can still contribute participation points for simply being there.

You don't have a handicap?  No problem! The program will figure out a handicap for you after 4 games, if you don’t already have one.  Don’t let that be a deterrent.  You can play to a 43 hcp to start with, if you don’t have one.

EVERYONE is welcome, whether or not you belong to the women’s section or play in the regular game on Tuesday.  The cost for the season is $20.  All prize money will be returned at the end of the season to the winning teams and individuals.  

Look for the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the hall downstairs.  If you can’t be at the club by May 10 to sign up, email me (jbeaith@sympatico.ca) to let me know that you want to play on a team.  If you have any questions, email me or bring them to our Opening Meeting on May 3.

A message from President Linda Isaac

Greetings!

 

On behalf of the women's executive I would like to invite all returning Dalewood women members and new women members to our Dalewood Women's Spring General Meeting and President's Welcome Reception.  Rather than a breakfast and meeting again this year, we're trying something different to kick off the golf season. 

 

Here is the event format: 

 

Saturday May 3rd

 

2:00 Registration in the Great Hall 

2:30 Meeting

3:15 Fashion Show - Golf clothing, shoes and accessories on display and available for purchasing 

3:45 President's Welcome Reception - beverages and appetizers

 

There's time beforehand for those of you who wish to golf.  Please make your own tee times.

 

Next week you will receive a phone call from one of the executive who will provide further details about the event.  Please RSVP to the executive member who phones you.  Please DO NOT reply to this email.  If by chance you don't receive a call by April 25th, then by all means, call me or send me a quick email .  My number is 905-885-5005.  It's important that we know if you plan to attend so we can make the necessary arrangements with the kitchen.

 

It promises to be a fabulous afternoon.  There will be four free raffle draws, a 50/50 draw, a fashion show, and a chance to meet new members and socialize at the President's Welcome Reception.  One of our goals this year is to offer more opportunities for us to get together as a women's section and this event is the first of more to come!!  So please make every effort to come out and join in the fun!

 

For those of you who have not checked out the Blog lately the President's Message is there for your reference.  (www.dalewoodwsblog.blogspot.ca)

 

Happy Easter to all!  I hope to see you on the 3rd!

 

Linda

Spring WILL come sometime soon!

A message from our Women's Section President:

President’s Message

As another new golf season draws near, golfers filled with renewed energy and optimism are anxious to get back to the game and reunite with good friends.   Sorry pretty robins, but dusting off clubs or unpacking them after a long drive north is the first real sign of spring!

This year promises to be a year of good fun and friendship, 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.  Your 2014 executive are also hard at work preparing for the new golf season.  Your feedback from the survey last fall will offer us guidance over the course of the season.  Great ideas and new games will provide a fresh look to the women’s section.  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 3, followed by a fashion show and the President’s Welcome Reception.  It will be a great way for everyone to socialize, trade winter stories, and meet new women members while enjoying a beverage and some appetizers.  Soon you will receive a phone call from one of the executive giving you details, but for now put May 3, on your calendar.  Registration in the Great Hall begins at 2:00 pm so there’s time beforehand for those of you who would like to golf.   

I wish all of you a great golf season full of success and memorable moments!  Should you need anything or have suggestions, please talk to me or another executive member. We’re here for you!  Our 2014 Dalewood Women’s Golf Schedule will be posted on the blog so stay tuned…

Warmest regards,

Linda Isaac

In the meantime, remember how 

beautiful our course is and 

enjoy the Masters.