FCLGA Newsletter-2014-2015

FRENCHMAN’S CREEK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION 2014 – 2015

Newsletter

Dear Frenchman’s Creek Ladies,

Since it is August already it means that it is almost time to be thinking about the new golfing season at Frenchman’s Creek which will be a wonderful season of Ladies Golf. This annual FCLGA newsletter (which should be kept for future reference) contains the schedules for Ladies Field Days and Major Tournaments for both 18-holers and 9-holers as well as the dates for Member/Guests, interclub and our terrific Nine Wine and Dine events. Your FCLGA tournament committee together with Robert Bruno, Director of Golf, assisted by Billy Burke and Rich Luchini, Head Golf Professional, has worked hard to create an exciting season of varied formats, keeping some old favorites and adding a few new ones. We welcome all Frenchman’s Creek Ladies to join us whether you are a “seasoned” golfer or have just taken up this challenging and rewarding sport called “golf”. Please send your completed application form together with your check for dues in the envelope which is enclosed for your convenience. See you on the golf course!

TONI L. SMITH Chair, FCLGA 2014-2015

LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION 2014-2015

FCLGA Members,

As this year’s Tournament Chairperson, I want to welcome all of the Frenchman’s Creek Lady Golfers. We are going to have a wonderful golf season. Our Major Tournaments will be as follows: The Ladies Eclectic Tournament will be held on Tuesday, December 9 th and Thursday, December 11 th . The Rain Date for this event will be Tuesday, December 16 th . Member/Member – Round 1 will be held on Tuesday, January 6 th ; Round 2 on Thursday, January 8 th ; Round 3 on Tuesday, January 13 th and the Finals on Thursday, January 15 th . Our Rain Date for this event will be Tuesday, January 20 th . The President’s Cup will be played on Tuesday, February 10 th and Thursday, February 12 th with a Rain Date of Tuesday, February 24 th . This year we will have a Mini Major Tournament, Lions and Lambs , on Tuesday, March 3 rd and it should be one of the most fun events of the year, playing with a partner whose handicap is 6 shots different from yours (greater or lesser). Try it. We think you will like it.

The Ladies Club Championship is our MOST important event of the year and we hope that everyone will consider signing up so we can have a competitive field. PLEASE, all the winners from the season’s major tournaments should DEFINITELY sign up. The dates for the Ladies Club Championship will be Thursday, March 12 th for Round 1; Round 2 on Tuesday, March 17 th ; Round 3 on Thursday, March 19 th and the Finals will be held on Saturday, March 21 st . We will have an awards presentation that afternoon for both Men’s and Ladies’ Club Champions @ 4:00 pm in the 19 th hole. We hope that everyone will come and join us to support our most important event and congratulate all of our winners.

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LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION 2014-2015

The 18 Hole Ladies will continue to play our RED/GREEN Combination Tees and the ladies playing “9” is Enough will play from the GREEN tees. Please make sure to post all scores whenever and wherever you play a round of golf. Our professional staff will help in any way they can to make sure that you are entering your score properly. Here is the EQUITABLE STROKE CONTROL table that we need to follow when entering a score:

Course Handicap

Maximum Score on any Hole

9 or less

Double Bogey

10-19 20-29 30-39 40-up

7 8 9

10 It is very important to have an accurate handicap to make your golf more enjoyable and a fair experience for everyone. We have had some problems with scores posted from the incorrect tees and for the incorrect amount of holes. You need to take the time to post your scores properly in order to compute the correct handicap for you. If you have any issues or questions about this process PLEASE, make sure to ask for help from one of our professional staff. Enclosed is your FCLGA membership application. Please fill it out and mail it back in the enclosed envelope with your check for $150 or $155 to be included in the HOLE IN ONE CLUB ( see page 12 for details). Please be sure to include your email address so we can make sure we have all updated addresses. Your dues go a long way: Opening and Closing Days luncheon with gifts; Prize money for all winners on Ladies Days; Birdie Balls; and Trophies for Major Tournament winners. Please send it back ASAP. Please email me if you have questions or golf issues. I look forward to a wonderful season….. I know it will be!!

Carol Smith, Tournament Chairperson minnisink@optonline.net/561-799-3979

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18 HOLERS GOLF SCHEDULE 2014-2015

Shotgun 8:30 unless otherwise noted All tournaments played in flights (unless otherwise noted) *Major Tournaments

OCTOBER 7 th

THROW OUT THE TRASH

14 th 21 st

2 X 9

TEAM STABLEFORD 28 th HALLOWEEN MYSTERY FORMAT/ Attire ORANGE AND BLACK

NOVEMBER 4 th

9:30 A.M. OPENING DAY – 9 HOLE ABCD (Step Aside) SCRAMBLE ALL WELCOME! FABULOUS LUNCHEON AFTER GOLF!

11 th TEAM STABLEFORD 18 th BETTER BALL EVENT 25 th NO TOURNAMENT – THANKSGIVING

DECEMBER 2 nd

The CREEK & COVE CHALLENGE (Match Play tournament) At Frenchman’s Creek. Breakfast at 7:30 am. Plan on staying for lunch. Frenchman’s colors are Red and White. BEST BALL EVENT ( For non-participants in the CREEK AND COVE CHALLENGE)

2 nd

*9 th & 11 th

THE ECLECTIC: ROUNDS #1 & #2

16 th

Round 1: Tuesday, December 9 – Pinehurst Format Round 2: Thursday, December 11 – Better Ball of Partners Rain Date: Tuesday, December 16 if needed

9 th

OR

SHAMBLE – (For non-participants in THE ECLECTIC)

23 th 30 th

NO TOURNAMENT – HOLIDAY WEEK NO TOURNAMENT – HOLIDAY WEEK

JANUARY *6 th & 8 th

A) MEMBER-MEMBER – Starting times assigned by Pro Shop 1 better ball of partners. Match Play – Elimination Tournament.

13 th & 15 th

20th

Round 1: Tuesday, January 6 Round 2: Thursday, January 8 Round 3: Tuesday, January 13 Round 4: Thursday, January 15 Rain Date: Tuesday, January 20 if needed

6 th

B) DÉJÀ VU ( for non-participants in the MEMBER—MEMBER) B) DÉJÀ VU ( for non-participants in the MEMBER—MEMBER) ITALIAN CONNECTION / Attire RED , WHITE AND GREEN

13 th 20 th

27 th FRENCHMAN’S CREEK WOMEN FOR CANCER RESEARCH / SCRIPPS Attire PINK AND WHITE

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18 HOLERS GOLF SCHEDULE 2014-2015

Shotgun 8:30 unless otherwise noted All tournaments played in flights (unless otherwise noted) *Major Tournaments

FEBRUARY 3 rd

MEMBER-GUEST #1— 8:30 Shotgun – Shamble – 1 best ball *10 th & 12 th A) PRESIDENT’S CUP – RINGER TOURNAMENT 24 th

Round 1: Tuesday, February 10 Round 2: Thursday, February 12 Rain date: Tuesday, February 24 (if needed)

OR 10 th

B) VICE-PRESIDENT’S CUP – (For non-participants in the President’s Cup) 17 th NO TOURNAMENT – PRESIDENT’S WEEK 24 th PLAY FOR PRIZES

MARCH 3 rd

LIONS AND LAMBS ( Find a partner whose handicap is 6 shots different from yours [greater or lesser]). 10 th MEMBER-GUEST #2 – 12:30 Shotgun – Shamble – 1 best ball *12 th & 17 th CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Match Play in Flights, starting times 19 th & 21 st assigned by the Pro Shop Round 1: Thursday, March 12 OR

Round 2: Tuesday, March 17 Round 3: Thursday, March 19 Final Round: Saturday, March 21

17 th DÉJÀ VU ( For non-participants in the CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP) 24 th ODD AND EVEN / 2 separate tournaments, best score on even holes and best score on odd holes 31 st YOU’VE GOT MAIL

APRIL 7 th

2 X 9 14 th NO TOURNAMENT – HOLIDAY WEEK 21 st BEAT THE PRO 28 th

9:30 AM – CLOSING DAY – 9 HOLE ABCD (step aside scramble) LUNCHEON AND AWARDS FOLLOWING GOLF

30 th Thursday – Girl’s Mini Night Out – Golf and Cocktails – 4:00 shotgun – 9 holes followed by hors d’oeuvres & cocktails. Make your own foursome.

MAY

5 th

MIX IT UP 12 th MOTHER’S DAY

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9-HOLERS 2014-2015

Dear 9-Holers,

As your “9” is Enough Chairperson, I would like to welcome back all of our “9” is Enough lady golfers and our new members. Last year was a great success and we will continue to try and make your Tuesday morning Ladies Day golf better and better. This is the Flighting Format that we followed last year and we will continue to follow along with adding a “Scramble”, “Step Aside Scramble” and a “Shamble” formats here and there throughout the year. GROUP A: will play the same format tournament as the 18-holers but adapted for the 9-holers. GROUP B: for those choosing not to participate in the above, you will play the “Scramble” formats. It will be possible to switch from one group to the other whenever you choose to do so. GROUP C: “Rookies” will play at 9:30 and will have their own flight that will be Non Competitive. This group is made up for our upcoming women to play in an organized group to get familiar with the Ladies Golf Association and feel comfortable playing without the pressure of competition . There will be a separate sheet for 9-holers to sign up for Ladies Day. It is of utmost importance to post your score in the computer in the Golf Shop each time you play, in order to establish a proper handicap. With the current inclusion of several former 18-holers in the 9-hole group, and more to come, it becomes essential to enter your score so that groups will exist with golfers of similar abilities and ensure a fair game for all. PLEASE make sure to enter your scores from the correct tees and the proper of amount of holes. If you have any problems with doing so, anyone of the Golf Shop staff will assist you. Check-in time is 9:00 am. Please be prompt so we can get started as soon as possible. SHOULD YOU NEED TO CANCEL PLEASE DO SO AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. This will eliminate any confusion in the morning when checking in all the players and placing them in the appropriate groups. For those who can stay for lunch, we encourage you to join one of the large tables reserved upstairs. A relaxing lunch cures anything that precedes it, as well as providing a hospitable forum for bragging. I’ll be looking forward to playing together this season and will be available to hear your constructive criticisms, if any. The aim of the FCLGA is to afford a most satisfying golf experience – one that can be enhanced by the cooperation of all of us.

With best wishes, Joan Barovick

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9 HOLERS GOLF SCHEDULE 2014-2015

Check in Tuesdays @ 9:00 am Shotgun 9:30 unless otherwise noted (formats and courses subject to change) *Major Tournament

OCTOBER 7 th

SCRAMBLE

14 th

BEST BALL EVENT

21st 3 X 3 28 th

HALLOWEEN MYSTERY FORMAT / Attire ORANGE AND BLACK

NOVEMBER 4 th

9:30 A.M. OPENING DAY – 9 HOLE ABCD (Step Aside) SCRAMBLE ALL WELCOME! FABULOUS LUNCHEON AFTER GOLF!

11 th STEP ASIDE SCRAMBLE 18 th BEST BALL EVENT 25 th NO TOURNAMENT - THANKSGIVING

DECEMBER 2 nd

STEP ASIDE SCRAMBLE 9 IS ENOUGH ECLECTIC

9 th & 11 th

16 th

Round 1: Tuesday, December 9 Scramble Round 2: Thursday, December 11 Better Ball Rain Date: Tuesday, December 16 (if needed)

9 th

or

SHAMBLE – (For non-participants in THE ECLECTIC)

16 th BETTER BALL EVENT 4 X 5 23 rd NO TOURNAMENT – HOLIDAY WEEK 30 th NO TOURNAMENT – HOLIDAY WEEK

JANUARY *6 th & 8 th

9 IS ENOUGH MEMBER / MEMBER / BETTER BALL

13 th & 15 th

Round 1: Tuesday, January 6 Round 2: Thursday, January 8 Round 3: Tuesday, January 13 Round 4: Thursday, January 15 Rain Date: Tuesday January 20

20 th

6 th BEST BALL EVENT— ( For non-participants in the MEMBER / MEMBER) 13 th BEST BALL EVENT — ( For non-participants in the MEMBER / MEMBER) 20 th ITALIAN CONNECTION / Attire RED, GREEN AND WHITE 27 th FRENCHMAN'S CREEK WOMEN FOR CANCER RESEARCH/SCRIPPS / Attire PINK AND WHITE

FEBRUARY 3 rd

MEMBER-GUEST # 1 – 8:45 Shotgun – Shamble – 1 best ball 9 HOLER PRESIDENT’S CUP RINGER TOURNAMENT

*10 th , 12 th

& 24 th

Round 1: Tuesday, February 10 Round 2: Thursday, February 12 Rain Date: Tuesday, February 24

10 th VICE-PRESIDENT’S CUP – (For non-participants in the PRESIDENT’S CUP) 17 th NO TOURNAMENT – HOLIDAY WEEK 24 th PLAY FOR PRIZES

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9 HOLERS GOLF SCHEDULE 2014-2015

MARCH 3 rd

SCRAMBLE 10 th MEMBER-GUEST #2 – 12:30 Shotgun – Shamble – 1 best ball.

* 12 th, 17 th , 19 th & 21 st

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Match Play in Flights / Starting times assigned

by Pro Shop Round 1: Thursday, March 12 Round 2: Tuesday, March 17 Round 3: Thursday March 19 Final Round: Saturday, March 21

17 th BEST BALL EVENT— ( For non-participants in the CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP) 24 th ODD AND EVEN best score on even holes and best score on odd holes 31 st YOU’VE GOT MAIL APRIL 7 st 5 X 4 14 th NO TOURNAMENT-HOLIDAY WEEK 21 st STEP ASIDE SCRAMBLE 28 th 9:30 AM – CLOSING DAY – 9 HOLE ABCD (Step Aside) SCRAMBLE LUNCHEON & AWARDS following golf 30th Thursday – Girls Mini Night Out - Golf and Cocktails – 4 PM shotgun; 9 Holes followed by hors d’oeuvres & cocktails. Make your own foursome. MAY 5 th MIX IT UP 12 TH MOTHER’S DAY TOURNAMENT

DATES TO REMEMBER 2014-2015

Opening Luncheon Tuesday, November 4 9 Hole ABCD Scramble Closing Luncheon Tuesday, April 28 9 Hole ABCD Scramble

Meet Your Neighbor Sunday, March 15 2:45 PM 9 Holes and Dinner Charity Weekend Golf Sunday, March 29 AM and PM Step Aside Scramble Husband and Wife Championship Sunday, April 12 8:30 AM Shotgun and Lunch

Nine Wine and Dine Fridays Nov. 14, Dec. 5, Feb 13, April 24

Women for Cancer Research Tuesday, January 27 Make your own foursome

PGA Shootout Monday, April 20

Ladies Member Guest Tuesday, February 3 March 10

Member Staff Event Monday, April 27 9:00 AM Shotgun

Sadie Hawkins Sunday, February 22 8:30 am Scramble and Lunch

Girl’s Mini Night Out Thursday, April 30 at 4 PM Shotgun Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails to follow

Mixed Member Guest Friday, February 27

Memorial Day Couples Sunday, May 24 8:30 AM Shotgun

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FCLGA BOARD LIST 2014-2015

Executive Committee

Toni Smith

Chair

Marleen Hacker*

Vice Chair

Judy Goldsmith

Secretary

Annette Schilling

Treasurer

Lois Kleinberg

Past Chair

Carol Smith **

Tournaments

Brenda Brown and Gaby Brinkwirth

Awards

Elaine Parks

Birdies**

Helene Myers and Merel Cherry

Handicap**

Ethel Schultz and Wendi Adler

Rules

Ruth Karlin and Ellen Pollack

Sunshine

Dede Levinson and Robyn Rosenblatt

Luncheon Coordinator

Jeri Jacobs (newspaper)

Historian/P.R.

Gaby Brinkwirth (pictures and albums)

Joan Barovick

9 Holers

Carol Pulver and Syd Shaw

Hospitality

Ruth Stavisky

New member welcome

Ellen Lattman and Suzanne Speiser

Ladies Member Guest #1*

Joan Parks and Joanne Weinbach

Ladies Member Guest #2*

Lila Silver and Vicki Wildstein

Mixed Couples Member Guest*

Gale Salz and Luann Brothman

Nine Wine and Dine

Simi Pomerantz

Facilities Coordinator

Golf Professional to the FCLGA Robert Bruno, Rich Luchini and Billy Burke

* Oversight of these chairs

** Oversight of these non-voting chairs

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LADIES GOLF MAJOR TOURNAMENT DATES 2014-2015

The Eclectic Tuesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 11 Rain date—Tuesday, December 16 Member-Member Rounds 1 & 2 Tuesday, January 6 and Thursday, January 8 Member-Member Rounds 3 and Final Tuesday, January 13 and Thursday, January 15 Rain date if needed—Tuesday, January 20 President’s Cup Tuesday, February 10 and Thursday, February 12 Rain date February 24

Lions and Lambs-Mini Tournament Tuesday, March 3

Club Championship Thursday, March 12, Tuesday, March 17, Thursday, March 19 and Saturday, March 21

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2.27.2015 Mixed Member Guest

Mark your calendar in Red . Something exciting will arrive on February 27 th —the Mixed Member-Guest.

Of course there will be our fabulous brunch, golf, cocktails and dinner plus prizes, giveaways and a few extra wonderful surprises. This is a very popular event so mark your calendar and watch for the email blasts with sign-up information. Sign up quickly before it sells out!

Vicki and Lila

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FCLGA RULES TO PLAY 2014-2015

1. Cancellation after signing up for Ladies’ Day must be done before Monday at 12 o’clock noon. 2. You must check in on Ladies’ Day before 8:10 am to help the pro staff organize and make changes if necessary. This will help eliminate confusion and stream- line the foursome. 3. If you are a NO SHOW for two Ladies’ Days, you will NOT be allowed to play in the next Ladies’ Day. 4. Any member of the FCLGA who decides after checking in for play on Tuesday, or for any sponsored FCLGA event, that she does not want to play in her assigned group, will be disqualified for breach of etiquette as suggested under Rule 33-7 of the USGA. 5. See By-Law Article 3, Section 4 – Tournament Eligibility. This By-Law will be enforced and also becomes part of the adopted rules. 6. There is an 8 stroke maximum handicap between partners in all Major Tournaments where partners are necessary to participate in the Tournament. 7. There is a (2) year limitation on playing with the same partner in all Major Tournaments; and each participant may play with the same partner in one (1) MAJOR Tournament only each season. 8. All ties of Major Tournaments will be broken by a SUDDEN DEATH PLAYOFF beginning on Hole #1 of the course played. 9. If a person receives a letter due to habitual slow play, that person may go before the Grievance Committee which in turn will decide what action should be taken. 10. If a player manipulates her score to influence her USGA Handicap Index, the Handicap Committee shall adjust or withdraw her USGA Handicap. 11. An increase in a USGA Handicap Index shall NOT be granted because a player is temporarily off her game or has discontinued play. However, an increased handicap MAY be given for temporary disability once a doctor’s slip attesting the disability is obtained. 12. There shall be absolutely no use of cell phones or other electronic audio device(s) permitted on Tuesday Ladies’ Days and all Major Ladies’ Tournaments. Penalty: loss of hole in match play and a two stroke penalty in metal play. Exception: a player may call a golf professional if a ruling is necessary during a tournament.

HOLES –IN—ONE

OPTIONAL ADD $5.00 TO YOUR DUES!! Here’s how it works:

Holes-in-One may be made on any day during the FCLGA season from October 1, 2014 through May 12, 2015 only at Frenchman’s Creek. Make one and you will receive $300 from FCLGA. This prize is in addition to any recognition to which you may be entitled from the Pro Shop. All FCLGA members in good standing may participate, but only those who have paid the optional $5 may win. You may join the Hole-in-One Club now by adding $5 to your check for dues or you may join at any time during the season as well!!

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