2025 Fall Member~Member
Matchplay Championship
Welcome
Dear Member ~ Member Participant,
On behalf of the Berkeley Hall Professional Staff, we would like to welcome all of our participants to the 2025 Fall Member ~ Member Matchplay Championship. We are pleased that you have joined us for this new event, and we are excited that we have a full field to enjoy the three days!
Please refer to this book for general information concerning the tournament and you can visit the event portal for starting hole assignments, pairings, results and more . If there is anything we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to ask.
Good luck to all participants,
Kieran Staunton
Director of Golf
Schedule of Events
Thursday November 6
Match #1
North Course
Shotgun at 2:30pm
South Course
Tee Times #1 & #10 from 1:30pm
Player Cocktail Reception
5:30-7:30pm
Verandah
Schedule of Events
Friday, November 7
Grab & Go Breakfast -
8:30am-10:00am
Match #2
North Course
Tee Times #1 & #10 from 9am
South Course
Tee Times #1 & #10 from 9am
Match #3
North Course
Tee Times #1 & #10 from 12pm
South Course
Tee Times #1 & #10 from 12pm
Snack on Course - During Match #3
Cocktails, Dinner & Dancing
6:00pm
Verandah & Palmetto Room
Saturday, November 8
Grab & Go Breakfast -
8:00am-9:15am
Match #4
North Course
Shotgun at 9:30am
South Course
Tee Times #1 & #10 from 8:30am
Snack on Course - Between Match #4 & Match #5
Match #5
North Course
Shotgun at 12:30pm
South Course
Tee Times #1 & #10 from 11:30am
Lunch & Championship Shootouts to follow play
Tournament Format
Tournament Format
Flighted match play event. Flights will be comprised of 6 teams based on total team handicap-index, with each team playing one 9-hole match against each other team in their flight. Matches will be better ball of partner net.
1 point per hole won, 1/2 point for a tied hole. All holes will be played out. Holes that are not played will be considered a tie. The winners of each flight will advance to the Championship Shootout.
Prizes will be awarded in each flight
Closest to the Hole Prizes on all Par 3’s on each day
In the event of a two-way tie for flight winners, the first tie breaker will be the individual match between the teams. If that match was a tie, there will be chip off to determine the flight winner. If more than two teams are tied for the flight winner position, and one team did not beat all the other teams that are tied, all teams will take part in the chip off to determine the flight winner.
Match Play Rules
Rulings & Disputes - Any ruling must be addressed before teeing off on the next hole (or before leaving the putting green on the last hole). During play, teams may agree on a rule or decision, even if they later prove incorrect.
Representation of a Side - A team may be represented by a single partner for all or part of a match. Absent players may join at the start of a hole, but not during a hole.
Concession of a Stroke - Concession of a stroke, or hole, may not be declined or withdrawn Order of Play - The ball farthest from the hole must be played first. Within a team, balls may be played in any order that the team decides. The team on top of the scorecard has the honor on the first hole. The teeing order is changed only upon winning a hole.
Tournament Format
Championship Shootout Format
The Shootouts will be played as Alternate Shot. The team handicap will be 50% of the combined indexes. Strokes will be taken as they fall on the 18 hole scorecard.
The Ladies’ Championship Shootout will take place on Holes #10 & #18 of the North Course. All three flight winners will play Hole #10 with one team being dropped (highest score). If there is a tie, a chip off will take place. The final two teams will play #18 to determine the Champions.
The Men’s flights will be split into two groups for the Championship Shootout. Group #1 will be Flights 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11. Group #1 will play Hole #8 and three teams (highest scores) will be dropped. The three remaining teams will then continue to Hole #9 and two teams will be dropped (highest scores). Chip off will break any ties.
Group #2 will be Flights 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Group #2 will play Hole #16 and two teams (highest scores) will be dropped. The three remaining teams will then continue to Hole #17 and two teams will be dropped (highest scores). Chip off will break any ties. The winners of each Group will proceed to Hole #18 to determine the Champions.
In the event of a tie for the Championship Shootout on Hole #18, the hole will be played one further time. If still tied, a closest to the hole will take place. Both players will hit one shot.
We encourage all participants to be present for the Shootouts
Tournament Format
Tournament Tees
Men will play from the White tees or for those satisfying the Rule of 75, the Fazio or Green tee option is available. For those satisfying the Rule of 100, the Berkeley Hall tee option is available. Players may choose to move back to the Member, Blue or Black tee if they choose.
Ladies will play from the Burgundy tee or for those satisfying the Rule of 85, the Silver tee option is available. Players may choose to move back to the Berkeley Hall, Green or Fazio tee if they choose.
Players should notify the golf shop staff before Monday November 3 if they would like to play from a forward tee. Players must play the same tee for all tournament rounds.
Scorecards
Scorecards for each day will be provided prior to teeing off. The scorecards will be marked with the individual handicaps as they have been previously certified by the Pro Staff. All scorecards must be attested and turned in at the scoreboard immediately following your match. We will not be using Golf Genius live scoring. Both teams should confirm the match score on the scorecard before it is handed in.
We will be posting scores for each match as a nine hole score. Incomplete scorecards will be entered as the lowest gross score that would not impact the score of the match.
Handicaps
The Handicap Index as of the Closing Date, October 23rd, will be in use. All players will play at 90% handicap with a maximum of 30 strokes for Men and 36 for Women.
Strokes for each match will be taken off the lowest handicap in the group. 1/2 strokes will be used if applicable.
Handicap index differential between partners must not exceed 10.0 strokes (if higher than 10.0, the higher-handicapped player will be adjusted).
Tournament Prizes
Tournament Prizes will be awarded in the following order:
Men’s Division
Flight Winners
Flight Runner Up
Ladies’ Division
Flight Winners
Flight Runner Up
*Prizes subject to change based on number of Participants*
Trophies will be awarded to Men’s & Ladies’ Shootout Champions
Rules of Play
USGA Rules shall govern all play and the following Local Rules shall apply:
• Holes #10 & 14 (South) Waste Areas: Sandy areas to the right of #10 and #14 are not a penalty area and are to be played as the general area .
• On hole #4 (North) the margin of the red penalty area will be defined by the edge of the cart path nearest the penalty area. In addition to the option prescribed in rule 17.1, ball drops have been provided as an option if the player chooses. Please use the drop area that would be the closest to the spot the ball last crossed the margin of the penalty area no nearer the hole.
• On Hole #15 (North) In addition to the options prescribed in Rule 16.1 for relief from the cart path that runs through the fairway, drop zones have been provided as an additional option. Players must use the drop zone that is closest to where their ball lays and not nearer to the hole.
• Immovable Obstructions: In addition to rule 16.1, if a ball lies off the putting green but not in a penalty area and an immovable obstruction on or within two club lengths of the putting green and within two club lengths of the ball intervenes on the line of play between the ball and the hole, the player may take relief as follows:
The ball must be lifted and dropped at the nearest point to where the ball lay that (a) Is not nearer the hole, (b) avoids intervention and (c) is not in a penalty area or on a putting green. The ball may be cleaned when lifted.
• Newly sodded & sanded areas: Relief must be taken from all newly sodded or sanded areas. Please proceed under rule 16.1.
• Staked Trees: Protection of young trees is identified by stakes and rope. If such a tree interferes with a players stance or the area of his intended swing, the ball must be lifted, without penalty and dropped in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Rule 16.1a (Immovable Obstruction)
• Out Of Bounds: Defined by white stakes / posts.
• Yellow Penalty Area: Defined by yellow stakes / lines.
• Red Penalty Area: Defined by red stakes / lines.
• Doubt as to Procedure
In stroke play, if a competitor is doubtful of his rights or the correct procedure during the play of a hole, he may, without penalty, complete the hole with two balls. Rule 20.1c.
Any questions concerning the interpretation of USGA Rules or Local Rules should be directed to the Rules Committee Rules Committee:
Kieran Staunton, Steph George, Graham Thatcher, Jaden Thiemann, Will Ennis, Kyle Turner
Rules of Play
Foul Weather Rules:
A) Total Rain Out
See you next year…
B) Partial Rain Out
If inclement weather causes a match to stop play, all further holes will be considered a tie, if the remaining holes cannot be played following a delay. The Professional Staff will determine if matches will return to the course to be completed or if we will move on to the next round.
Any matches that are not played due to inclement weather will be considered a tie.
The schedule will continue as planned, even if matches are not played due to inclement weather.
If the Championship Shootout cannot be completed due to inclement weather, all flight winners will compete in a chip off to determine the Champions.
If any of the flights do not have six teams, each round one pair play against par, with a marker. If a team drops out during the event, the teams that they had not played, will play against par during those rounds. Matches already completed will stand.
Rules Committee: Kieran Staunton, Steph George, Graham Thatcher, Jaden Thiemann, Kyle Turner, Will Ennis
Flights
Ladies’ Division
Flight
#1
Carol Dulude & Sharon Jones
Heather Goldberg & Tara Curley
Lydia Vaughan & Kim Alessi
Tracey Godin & Abby Henke
Cynthia Oler & Jill Appel
Lise Shanahan & Linda Gettings
Flight #2
Terri Forde & Janina Pinon
Lisa Cohen & Mary Ann Easton
Ann Saladino & Kathy Rizzo
Barbara Gill & Sue Mentis
Elaine Spear & Karen Flynn
Donna Hamrick & Tracey MacGown
Flights
Ladies’ Division
Flight #3
Irene Miller & Betsi Lynch
Zoe Bassos & Annie Robinson
Jan DiBattista & Ellen Schraeder
Bernadette Herman & Nancy Elliot
Christy Cooney & Marguerite Deutsch
Gwen Gold & Loren Streit
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Flights
Men’s Division
Flight
#1
Chris Curley & Scott Beers
Dick Drews & George McGuire
Gary Davis & Tony Nimmer
Ryan Gelrod & Glenn Meyer
Jack Ginsburg & Nick LaRocco
Marc Mentis & Wes Goldberg
Flight #2
Duke Delcher & Pete Cahi
Tim McManus & Steve Tarulli
Tom Alessi & Bob Engler
George Revock & Tom Kelly
Duke Lohr & Greg Harbour
Jim Vaughan & Ozzie Carlson
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Flights
Men’s Division
Flight #3
Randy Smith & Ian Harrison
Michael Oler & Michael Gettings
John Habyan & Michael Gerber
Brian Hayden & William Hancur
Wayne Guyer & Kevin Whelly
Wayne Hoffman & Don Ryder
Flight #4
Jeff Easton & Mark Pringle
Roger Henke & David Jewell
Tom Ferber & Jamie Lamb
Marc Dulude & Richard Rothbard
Thom Handabaka & Joe Feeney
Chris Jepson & Glenn Deming
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Flights
Men’s Division
Flight
#5
Rich Forde & Frank Pinon
Michael Thomas & Terry Merrifield
Chris Yale & Pat Annessa
Brian Austin & Stephen Sweeney
Greg Streit & David Elliot
Russ Nahirny & Tony Mielke
Flight #6
Tim Ellis & Michael Brocato
Steven Godin & Peter Castello
Brian Barney & Mac McGirt
George Pace & Daniel Zurn
Ron Hudson & Jeff Coggin
John Kourakos & Barry Shelley
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Flights
Men’s Division
Flight #7
Eric Niebling & Ken Dowling
Tom Beaumonte & Craig Herman
David Pierson & Dan DiCocco
Paul Mooney & Michael Pence
Philip DiPippo & Tony DeVincentis
Don Bridenbaugh & Chris Poland
Flight #8
Michael Riccobono & Kevin Gideon
Michael Boccieri & Chris English
Jim Spear & Michael Flynn
Kean Westcott & Michael Koons
Charles Simon & Bob Azarik
Bob Knighton & Gary Clay
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Flights
Men’s Division
Flight #9
Tom Mullany & Joe Boever
Steve Temple & Sloan Thompson
David Shahzade & Glenn Gardner
Chris Schmalbruch & Larry Doyle
Jim Garanich & Charles Harris
Sam Stever & Tony Catelli
Flight #10
Ron Kero & Chris DeSalvo
Frank Jones & Dan Kiley
Jeff Baron & Ron Riemann
Paul Saladino & Paul Rizzo
Willie Wang & John Vann
Jeff Lampe & Tim Bridges
Flights
Men’s Division
Flight
#11
Bill Corcoran & Tony Pease
Gene Schraeder & Rich Angelone
Michael Cross & Ron Kuenkler
Bill Brosnan & Ralph Hunter
Mark Smetana & Bruce Burnham
Kurt Thomas & Emmett Patterson
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