Wednesday, 29 January 2020
New Handicap Rules
The Canadian golf season may not have started here, but the new World Handicap System has, as of January 1. It was an effort of the USGA and R&A to bring the six different handicap systems used across the world under one umbrella. The changes for us here are not as great as in many places in the world.
However, there are some changes we should note:
1. Equitable Stroke Control for maximum score on a hole has been replaced by Net Double Bogey. NDB is par (for the hole) + 2 + any handicap strokes applied on that hole. For example, a 39 handicap golfer on hole #1 will take 5 (par) + 2 + 3 = 10. On hole #8 she will take 3 (par) + 2 + 2 = 7. Previously she would have taken 9 on every hole as her adjusted maximum. Now she could take 7, 8, 9, or 10 depending on the par and the stroke allowance of the hole.
Don't worry too much about doing the math. We will have a chart to carry with you. Also, on a really positive note, if you enter your score "hole by hole" into the computer at the club or at home, the program will do the calculation to catch any errors. Tuesdays will use adjusted maximum for entry on the sheet.
2. The calculation of your index is now based on your best 8 scores (previously 10) out of 20. If you look up your index now, you may notice that it has gone down since you finished playing. So, that really high score is even less likely to have an impact on your handicap.
3. It is very important that players enter their scores on the day of play. There is a Playing Condition Calculation done if enough people (at least 8) enter scores that are unusually high because of weather. This would rarely apply to us and is more for seaside courses with high winds.
4. There is no "Tournament" entry anymore, but unusually high or low scores will be noted.
At the spring meeting we will try to explain the new system and hopefully answer all your questions.
Dale Hodge
Handicap and Match Play Convenor
However, there are some changes we should note:
1. Equitable Stroke Control for maximum score on a hole has been replaced by Net Double Bogey. NDB is par (for the hole) + 2 + any handicap strokes applied on that hole. For example, a 39 handicap golfer on hole #1 will take 5 (par) + 2 + 3 = 10. On hole #8 she will take 3 (par) + 2 + 2 = 7. Previously she would have taken 9 on every hole as her adjusted maximum. Now she could take 7, 8, 9, or 10 depending on the par and the stroke allowance of the hole.
Don't worry too much about doing the math. We will have a chart to carry with you. Also, on a really positive note, if you enter your score "hole by hole" into the computer at the club or at home, the program will do the calculation to catch any errors. Tuesdays will use adjusted maximum for entry on the sheet.
2. The calculation of your index is now based on your best 8 scores (previously 10) out of 20. If you look up your index now, you may notice that it has gone down since you finished playing. So, that really high score is even less likely to have an impact on your handicap.
3. It is very important that players enter their scores on the day of play. There is a Playing Condition Calculation done if enough people (at least 8) enter scores that are unusually high because of weather. This would rarely apply to us and is more for seaside courses with high winds.
4. There is no "Tournament" entry anymore, but unusually high or low scores will be noted.
At the spring meeting we will try to explain the new system and hopefully answer all your questions.
Dale Hodge
Handicap and Match Play Convenor
Wednesday, 22 January 2020
A group of Dalewood women went with Craig Pitt to the Caribbean International Pro-Am at Casa De Campo Resort in Dominican Republic. Diane Moffat, Gail Richards, and Sandy Young had a great week in the sunny south, playing four rounds on three different courses.
In the background is a flag for the pelicans to "hit".
Sandy won two closest to the pin prizes.
This one she beat out another Dalewood golfer Ron Johnston.
Both Dalewood teams together.
One of the scenic par 3's.
Craig hitting on the same par 3 - look closely - Sandy managed to get the ball in flight!
Diane with the statue of course designer Pete Dye.
Congrats to our Dalewood men who placed first net in their flight and to Brad who won low pro both weeks. Brad, Ron Johnston, Pat Bowen, and Terry Richards.
Our women placed fourth net.
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Any vacation pictures you'd like to share are welcome.
Friday, 6 December 2019
Sunday, 24 November 2019
If you have not yet responded to our annual Christmas Luncheon at noon on Friday Dec 6, please do so by this Friday, Nov 29. I will send an email out after that date to remind everyone they have signed up.
The 10 year-old granddaughter of a curling friend of Sandi MacDonald is collecting socks for the homeless and needy. If you would like to contribute a pair or two to the collection, bring them to the luncheon and Sandi will pass them on. If you aren't coming to lunch, you can drop them off at the curling club (Furnace Street), the pro shop at Dalewood, or at Sandi's (2684 Theatre Road).
Her website is https://jordanssocks.com if you would like to see more about this inspiring young girl.
Jordan has collected over 24,000 pairs of socks in the last 5 years. Although she lives in Peel Region, donations have been made to Cobourg Salvation Army, and both Transition House and Cornerstone in Cobourg. All socks donated here stay in Northumberland County.
The 10 year-old granddaughter of a curling friend of Sandi MacDonald is collecting socks for the homeless and needy. If you would like to contribute a pair or two to the collection, bring them to the luncheon and Sandi will pass them on. If you aren't coming to lunch, you can drop them off at the curling club (Furnace Street), the pro shop at Dalewood, or at Sandi's (2684 Theatre Road).
Her website is https://jordanssocks.com if you would like to see more about this inspiring young girl.
Jordan has collected over 24,000 pairs of socks in the last 5 years. Although she lives in Peel Region, donations have been made to Cobourg Salvation Army, and both Transition House and Cornerstone in Cobourg. All socks donated here stay in Northumberland County.
Tuesday, 5 November 2019
Our annual Christmas luncheon is booked for Friday, Dec 6 at 12 noon. The cost is 19.95 ++ for a full turkey and ham buffet with all the trimmings (and possibly Jen's famous Sticky Pudding). We have 3 tables booked.
Please email Jeanne at jbeaith@sympatico.ca by Friday Nov 29, if you want to reserve a spot. I will email you back confirming your reservation.
At Dave's farewell a couple of weeks ago, Laura dressed for the occasion in her LOUD pants!
Please email Jeanne at jbeaith@sympatico.ca by Friday Nov 29, if you want to reserve a spot. I will email you back confirming your reservation.
At Dave's farewell a couple of weeks ago, Laura dressed for the occasion in her LOUD pants!
Sunday, 20 October 2019
Save the date
Although we still have a few weeks of great golf ahead of us, I want to remind all of our annual Christmas luncheon on Friday, Dec 6. We have 3 tables booked. I will send out something on the blog in mid-November for you to respond to. In the meantime - put it on your calendar.
For now, enjoy the colours of fall at the club!
For now, enjoy the colours of fall at the club!
Sunday, 29 September 2019
Thursday, 26 September 2019
TROPHY/PLAQUE
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WINNER
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$
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RUNNER-UP
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$
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Bulger Two-Ball
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Janet Hull
Gail Richards
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$20
each
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Sharon Klan
Yvonne Shannon
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$10
each
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Eleni Ponting
Better Ball
|
Laura Roberge
Moneen Smith
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$20
each
|
Lynda Rennick
Laura Ebbrell
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$10
each
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Dalewood W. S.
Doubles Match Play
|
Joan Hayward
Linda MacDonald
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$20
each
|
Lynn Attley
Gail Richards
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$10
each
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Dalewood W. S.
18-Hole Match Play
|
Jeanne Beaith
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$20
|
Joan Hayward
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$10
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Dalewood W. S.
9-Hole Match Play
|
Patty McDonald
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$20
|
Young Mee Kim
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$10
|
Mickey Ayres
Putting Competition
|
Jeanne Beaith
|
$20
|
Gina Jackson
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$10
|
Dalewood W. S. Eclectic
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Yvonne Shannon
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$20
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Brent Reduction of Handicap Trophy
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Sandy Young
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$20
|
Pierrette Heydon
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$10
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Club Championship
Low Net
|
Gail Richards
|
Golf Canada Pin
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Nan Sharpe “Play Happy” Award
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Jane Gibbens
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Bulger Two-Ball - Janet Hull (absent) and Gail Richards
Eleni Ponting Better Ball - Laura Roberge and Moneen Smith
Doubles Match Play - Linda MacDonald and Joan Hayward
18 Hole Match Play - Jeanne Beaith
9 Hole Match Play - Patty MacDonald
Putting Competition - Jeanne Beaith
Reduction of Handicap - Sandy Young
Eclectic - Yvonne Shannon (no plaque yet)
Club Championship Low Net - Gail Richards
Nan Sharpe Award - Jane Gibbens,
presented by 2018 winner Sharon Klan
Wednesday, 25 September 2019
ACHIEVEMENT BOARD WINNERS – 2019 SEASON
TROPHY
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WINNER
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AMOUNT
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RUNNER-UP
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AMOUNT
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Ringer Board
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0-26 HCP
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Claudia Van der Meulen
Anne Parks
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$20.00
$20.00
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Sandi MacDonald
Sharon Klan
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$10.00
$10.00
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27-36 HCP
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Lynn Attley
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$20.00
|
Dale Hodge
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$10.00
|
37+ HCP
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Gail Richards
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$20.00
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Barb Pemberton
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$10.00
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Chip-Ins
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Barb Pemberton
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$20.00
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Claudia Van der Meulen
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$10.00
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Birdies
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Joan Hayward
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$20.00
|
Claudia van der Meulen
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$10.00
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Par Board
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Gail Richards
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$20.00
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Lynn Attley
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$10.00
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Bogey Board
|
Gail Richards
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$20.00
|
Barb Pemberton
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$10.00
|
Break Pins
|
Will be awarded in the Spring 2020
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Some of our achievement board winners:
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