2024 Ladies' Guide

Table of Contents

Captain's Letter

Welcome New Members

Ladies' Golf Committee

Event Convenors

Events

Fashion Show

Opening

Member/Member

Mystery Golf Day

Club Championship - Jr/ Int/ Mid Am/Sr/ S. Senior

Invitational

Club Championship - Gross and Flighted

Blind Member/Member

Closing

Season Long Events

House League

Thursday Play Day

Tuesday Afternoon Ladies' Golf (TAG)

Match Play - FOUR BALL

Match Play - FLIGHTED

Inter-Club Events

Learning Academy / Clinics

Hole in One, Ringer Board, Chip-ins, Birdies and Eagles

Terms and Policies

Scoring Glossary

Basic Rules of Etiquette

April 21

May 9

June 13

June 18

July 13/14

July 18

August 10/11

August 22

September 26

May 9 - September 26

May 9 - September 26

May 14 - September 24

May 19 - September 22

May 19 - September 22

June - September

May - September

Opening Day - September 26

Captain's Letter

Here we go again- the ladies are back to #InviteHer, 2.0 edition!

With the unseasonably warm winter, we have all had the itch to get those swings going and welcome back our friends in golf. This season we continue our focus and vision to #InviteHer to come out and play golf!

This campaign was launched by the LPGA to drive ladies to the game, and we’d love to do the same with our Granite ladies! Keeping this in mind for the season, please consider reaching out to #InviteHer, your GGC family and friends, to our events, clinics, and general play days that we have planned this season.

Spearheading our fantastic season of events is your 2024 ladies’ committee, comprised of Jennifer DevineDeveny (Vice-Captain), Morag Donald, and Carolyn Nemeth. We are happy to continue being supported by Associate Professional, Steve Dayman, and Head Professional Steve Halse.

Our Tuesday Afternoon Golf (TAG) 9-hole program, and Thursday Play days offer a fun and relaxed atmosphere to enjoy our course and just play golf. Our Ladies’ Academy is in full swing, with a variety of clinics offered throughout the season, tailored to all skill levels to either learn the game or refresh on the fundamentals. Of course, our favourite events are also back this season, including match plays, member/member, blind member/member, and our season long participation event, the House League race for the Tee Cup.

I would like to highlight our 2 upcoming events to kick off this season! The Fashion Show is planned for Sunday April 21, showcasing the many amazing golf apparel for purchase in the Golf Shop This afternoon event offers passed hors d’oeuvres and a light lunch during the show, featuring live models from our ladies’ section. Our Ladies’ Opening event will take place on Thursday May 9, with an afternoon shotgun and dinner to follow. This event is truly for fun and offers an opportunity to play in teams with other ladies to get back into the game and a chance for various on-course prizes. Registration is now open for the Fashion Show and all other event registration opens April 8!

For more information on any of our ladies’ events this season, please check out the ladies’ section of the website or app, the club calendar, or reach out to me or any of the ladies’ committee members.

I am so glad to return as your Ladies’ Captain this season and #InviteYou to #InviteHer, yet again, for a memorable and successful season with our fantastic ladies of Granite golf!

All my very best,

Alison Lynde

Welcome! Meet your Committee Members

Welcoming New Members

The Ladies’ Committee is excited to welcome you to Granite Golf Club; whether you are new to the Club, new to the game, or have been away from the game for a while. We will be reaching out to you individually to assist with getting you acquainted to the Club. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact the Golf Shop at golfshop@granitegolfclub.ca or anyone on the Ladies' Committee listed below. We have a wonderful Ladies’ Program for 2024 and will help you find the right opportunities to enjoy the game and meet new friends We would be delighted to play 9 or 18 holes with you to get you started We look forward to getting to know you!

If you wish for more information on your Ladies' Committee or have an interest to participate on the Committee or assisting with any of our fabulous events, please let us know!

2024 Committee Members

Alison Lynde - Captain alisonlynde@gmail.com

647 244 5709

Jennifer Devine Deveny - Vice Captain

416 706 1021

Morag Donald moragdonald@rogers.com

416 564 6100

Carolyn Nemeth devinedeveny@rogers.com

carolyn@nemethfs.com

416 419 6268

Margaret Steed, Jessie Lovatt, Kathryn Poy, Morag Donald, Alison Lynde

16 Ladies' Opening – Alison Lynde, Jennifer Devine Deveny

9 Member/Member – Morag Donald

13 Mystery Golf Day - Alison Lynde

- Jr/Inter/ Senior/S. S. – Alison Lynde, Golf Shop

18

13/14 Ladies’ Invitational – Alison Lynde, Jane Carrick, Jennifer Devine Deveny

18

Championships - Flighted – Alison Lynde, Golf Shop

10/11 Blind Member/Member – Morag Donald

22 Ladies' Closing – Alison Lynde, Diane Jennifer Devine Deveny

26 Match Plays – Alison Lynde

19 - September 22 Thursday Play Day – Jennifer Devine Deveny

9 -

26 Tuesday Afternoon Golf (TAG) – Carolyn Nemeth

Ladies’ Academy – Carolyn Nemeth, Alison Lynde

Fashion Show

Spring is almost here, welcome back! Meet with your fellow Granite Golf members for great food and a wonderful afternoon. Please join us at the club for a sneak peek of our 2024 golf attire. We look forward to seeing you there!

The runway models will be from our ladies' section and golf shop.

Registration:

Sign up as a single or with guests!

This event can be also found on the Ladies section of the Granite Golf website.

Time:

Location:

Hosted at Granite Golf Club. Sunday April 21, 2024

Dress Code:

This is a relaxed event, please be comfortable and wear something spring-casual.

Price: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

$49 plus HST per person.

Food and Beverage:

Please contact Jasmine Angelini at jangelini@granitegolfclub for any dietary restrictions.

Convenors:

Margaret Steed, Kathryn Poy, Morag Donald, Jessie Lovatt

Opening Ladies'

Thursday May 9, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 golf season! In keeping with our momentum from last year, we are continuing to incorporate our season-long theme - #inviteher – aimed at #inviting ladies to enjoy the game of golf, and we are starting with our Ladies’ Opening event! Here, we launch our Thursday Play Days and House League seasons, playing in teams for some fun and easy-going golf to dust off our swings. We look forward to officially welcoming our new members to the club and can’t wait to see you there!

Registration:

Sign up as a single.

Registration will be available online through the Ladies' section of the Granite Golf website on April 8.

Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 p.m. on May 7.

All Senior, Intermediate, Weekday Only and Test Drive female members are eligible to play.

Time:

Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.

Format:

4 Person 2 Net Best - 85% Handicaps

Stableford scoring

Tees:

All players play from the White tees.

Food and Beverage:

Dinner included

Prizes:

1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams NET

On course competitions

Price:

$45 + HST

Convenors:

Alison Lynde, Jennifer Devine Deveny

2023 Champions: Marjorie Wetmore, Pauline Cheung, Elaine Walsh, Pam Binnington

Member/Member Ladies'

Thursday June 13, 2024

Trophy donated by: Barb and Dick Smeelen

Find a partner and join us in the Ladies' Member/Member. This is one of the most popular events of the season!

Registration:

Sign up as a twosome.

If you are looking for a partner please contact the Golf Shop.

Registration will be available online through the Ladies' section of the Granite Golf website on April 8.

Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 p.m. on June 11.

All Senior, Intermediate, Weekday-Only and Test Drive members are eligible to play. Test Drive members are not eligible to win the trophy.

Time:

Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.

Format:

2 Person Net Best Ball

85% handicap allowance

Pari-mutuel betting

Tees:

All players play from Green/White tees

Food and Beverage:

Dinner is included

Prizes:

Trophy is awarded to the low Net Champions. 2nd and 3rd low Net

On course competitions

Price:

$45 + HST per person

Convenor:

Morag Donald

Mystery Golf Day Ladies'

Tuesday June 18, 2024

Join us for a GGC Ladies favourite, the mystery bus day-excursion that provides an opportunity for you to play at another private golf course within the GTA. The secured course is kept a mystery for added fun and adventure.

Registration:

Sign up as a single to a foursome.

Registration will be available online through the Ladies' section of the Granite Golf website on April 8.

Registration closes and cancellation required by 12:00 p.m. on June 11.

All lady members are eligible to participate.

Transportation:

A coach bus will be provided for transportation to and from the mystery course. The bus will depart from and return to Granite Golf Club.

Course Information:

Tee times starting at 10:00 a.m.

Format:

No format, just play your own ball and enjoy the round!

Tees:

Play from the tee of your choice.

Food and Beverage:

Lunch is available to purchase, post round.

Price:

$30 per person

Food and Beverage is not included.

Convenor:

Jennifer Devine Deveny

Junior, Intermediate, Mid Am, Senior, Super Senior Ladies' Club Championship

Trophies donated by: The Weisz family, Dawn Prinsell, Craig and Lil Christie, Akio Kobayashi

The Club Championship is prestigious for Granite Golf Club, and recognizes the golfing achievements of our winners. This event names our Ladies’ Club Champions by age division.

Registration:

Sign up as a single.

Registration will be available online through the Ladies' section of the Granite Golf website on April 8.

Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 p.m. on July 11.

All Senior, Intermediate and Junior female members within the below age divisions are eligible to play. Weekday-Only and Test Drive members are not eligible to play.

Time:

Assigned tee times commencing mid morning.

Format:

Individual Gross Stroke Play for all divisions.

Divisions:

Junior ages 10-18 on date of event

Intermediate ages 19-34 on date of event

Mid-Am ages 35-49 on date of event ***

Senior ages 50 plus on date of event

Super Senior ages 60 plus on date of event

Please note: A minimum of 2 participants are required to create each division.

Tees:

All players play from the White tees.

Prizes:

Trophies awarded to the Champions

1st and 2nd gross in all Divisions

If there are less than 5 in an event, prizes will be for first low gross and first low net. If more than 5 in an event, there will be an additional 2nd low gross.

Price:

Complimentary

Convenor:

Alison Lynde, Golf Shop

2023 Champions: Senior - Ivy Steinberg : Super Senior - Penny McGill Saturday

Invitational Ladies'

Thursday July 18, 2024

This premier Ladies' event allows members of Granite Golf Club the opportunity to demonstrate our hospitality by inviting a guest to enjoy a fabulous day on our course, take home some great gifts, and possibly leave with their names on a trophy for posterity. This year's theme is:

Registration:

Sign up as a twosome.

Registration will be available online through the Ladies' section of the Granite Golf website on April 8.

Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 p.m. on June 27.

All Senior, Intermediate, Weekday-Only and Test Drive members are eligible to play. Test Drive members are not eligible to win the trophy.

Time:

Registration open at 10:30 a.m.

Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.

2 Person Net Best Ball

100% Handicap allowance

Format: Tees:

All players play from Green/White tees.

Food and Beverage:

Trophy donated by: John and Karen Wetmore Plus-One Lunch and dinner is included.

Prizes:

Trophy is awarded to the low Net Champions. On course competitions

Price:

$350 per team, including a complimentary practice round for your guest.

Convenors:

Jennifer Devine Deveny, Alison Lynde, 2023 Champions: Carolyn Everson-Irwin, Barbara Elder

Gross and Flighted Ladies' Club Championship

Saturday August 10 - Sunday August 11, 2024

Trophy donated by: Clara Steinberg

Don't miss this opportunity to test the skills you have worked on throughout the season. Enjoy the ups and downs of competition in a friendly and social environment. This event names our Ladies’ Club Champions by flight.

Registration:

Sign up as a single.

Registration will be available online through the Ladies' section of the Granite Golf website on April 8.

Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 p.m. on August 8.

All Senior and Intermediate members are eligible to play. Weekday-Only and Test Drive members are not eligible.

Time:

Assigned tee times commencing mid morning.

Format:

Individual Stroke Play for the Championship, A and B flights. Net Stableford for the C and D flights.

Flights, Tees and Index Range:

Championship Flight Red/Green tees

A Flight Green tees

B Flight Green tees

C Flight Green/White tees

D Flight White tees

Index 8.0 and below

Index 8.1 to 14.0

Index 14.1 to 20.0

Index 20.1 to 26.0

Index 26.1 and over

Please note: Any player may play up (e.g. C-flight can play B-flight) and any player may participate in the Championship flight.

Prizes:

Trophies are awarded to all flight Champions. 1st and 2nd prizes in all flights.

Price:

Complimentary

Convenor:

Alison Lynde, Golf Shop

2023 Champions: Championship Flight - Leslie Walsh

B Flight - Louise Misurka

A Flight - Katie Hooker

Additional Information:

For flights A-D, the number of members who sign up may lead the Convenors to making minor modifications to the assignment of participants to Flights, in or to balance the field.

Please note that there must be at least two Members in each flight to make a competition. If there is only one Member in the Championship flight, that member will then move to the “A” flight and all the ladies in the “A” flight will play for the Club Championship. The person placing second in the “A” flight will be the “A” flight champion.

Trophy donated by: Clara Steinberg

2023 Champions: Championship Flight - Leslie Walsh

B Flight - Louise Misurka

A Flight - Katie Hooker

Blind Member/Member Ladies'

Thursday August 22, 2024

Players are paired into 2 person teams after dividing the field into high and low handicaps, then matching players from each group to create equitable teams. What a great opportunity to compete with someone you may not have met yet!

Registration:

Sign up as a single.

Registration will be available online through the Ladies' section of the Granite Golf website on April 8.

Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 p.m. on August 20.

All Senior, Intermediate, Weekday-Only and Test Drive members are eligible to play.

Time:

Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.

Format:

Modified Alternate Shot

60% of lower handicap + 40% of higher handicap

Both players tee off on each hole. The team selects the preferred drive and picks up the other ball. The player whose drive is not selected now hits the selected shot, with the team alternating who hits the next until the ball is holed.

Tees:

All players play from Green/White tees.

Food and Beverage:

Lunch is included

Prizes:

Top 2 low Net teams

On course competitions

Price:

$45+ HST per person

Convenor:

Morag Donald

Closing Ladies'

Thursday September 26, 2024

What better way to wrap up the season? Celebrate a wonderful year of golf with friends at the final event of the Ladies' season. Coupled with the House League finals, trophy recognition, and season achievements, it promises to be a blast!

Registration:

Sign up as a single.

Registration will be available online through the Ladies' section of the Granite Golf website on April 8.

Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 p.m. on September 22.

All Senior, Intermediate, Weekday-Only and Test Drive members are eligible to play.

Time:

Format:

4 Person 2 NET Shamble - Stableford

80% Handicap

All 4 players tee off. Choose the best drive, then everyone plays their own ball to completion from that point. Combine the best 2 NET Stableford points from the team.

Tees:

All players play from the Green/White tees. Players with a combined age and index over 90 may play the White tees if they choose.

Food and Beverage:

Dinner is included.

Prizes:

1st, 2nd and 3rd place team NET Stableford

On course competitions

Price: Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.

$45 + HST

Convenors:

Alison Lynde, Jennifer Devine Deveny

2023 Champions:

Louise Misurka, Cindy Dubois, Cathie Weaver, Morag Donald

House League Ladies'

May 9 - September 26, 2024

Tee Cup Trophy donated by: Christine Gibson

Golf is the friends you meet along the way. House League encourages members to play golf and participate in Ladies’ events throughout the season. All members are assigned to one of three House League teams based on our Granite colours of Green, Red, and White. Playing 9 or 18 holes, and/or participating in a Ladies event earns points for your team. Each team will be headed by two co-leaders who will encourage their members and update the team's standing through the Granite Golf website. The House League finals will take place at the Ladies’ Closing, and the TEE CUP will be awarded to the team that accumulates the most points throughout the season. Keep in mind, the best prizes will be the friends you meet throughout the season!

Registration and Eligibility:

All members are automatically entered.

All 9 or 18 hole rounds count towards House League.

Points System:

1 point - Play a 9/18-hole round at any time (7 days per week, once per day).

3 points - Participate in a Ladies' event, including TAG and Thursday Play.

Tees:

Play from any tees you choose except during scheduled event rounds which have pre-set tees.

Prizes:

The winning team is awarded the TEE CUP at Ladies' Closing. The top 10 point earners from each team will receive monetary prizing.

Price:

Complimentary

Convenor:

Morag Donald

Play Day Thursday

May 9- September 26 , 2024

Join the ladies every Thursday morning for a FUN AND FRIENDLY round of golf. Take this opportunity to better your game and meet other Granite ladies! Guests are welcomed on nonevent days at a reduced rate.

Registration:

Registration will be available online through the Ladies' section of the Granite Golf website on April 8, and remains open throughout the season.

Even if you can't regularly play on Thursdays, registering enables you to receive the weekly sign-up invitations during the summer for the weeks you can play.

Time:

Registration table at the first tee.

Tee times commence at 8:30 a.m.

Format:

Weekly on-course games and fun formats.

Most weeks use the Net Stableford points scoring system where the better you score on a hole the more points you receive. Scorecard will reflect the appropriate strokes for your handicap. This allows players to pick up when they reach a maximum score which increases enjoyment and assists with pace of play.

Tees:

Play from your desired tees.

Sign-up:

As a single or up to a foursome.

Food and Beverage:

Enjoy lunch with your group and other ladies after your round. Order from the menu.

Prizes:

Enjoy different weekly formats, along with fun and easy on course games and skins.

Price:

Regular Thursday play is complimentary, optional weekly skins are $5.

Convenor:

Jennifer Devine Deveny

Information- 2024 Thursday Play Day

What is Thursday Ladies’ Play?

Welcome to Thursday Ladies’ Play! This fun, open program is aimed at increasing participation and providing a fun ZERO stress environment amongst our female golfers. Every Thursday from May 9 to September 26, there is an opportunity to play a round of golf with fellow lady members. Just come out and enjoy! Tee times begin at 8:30. Your starting time, playing partners and format rules will be communicated to you on the Tuesday evening prior. There will be a registration table at the first tee, where you can check in and receive any additional information that may be required for the day.

How can I sign up?

We ask that you register for the Thursday Play Day program at the beginning of the season, even if you think you might only play once! Registering for the program can be done at any time during the season.

Once registered for the program, signing up for a weekly round is easy, and can be done in 2 ways:

You will receive a weekly email on Thursday evenings inviting you to participate in the following week’s round. Simply click YES or NO and your registration will be processed.

1. Online through Golf Genius. On a weekly basis, sign up for the next week’s round from the event homepage.

2. Is lunch provided?

The Ladies gather after their rounds to enjoy food and companionship either on our beautiful patio or at tables set indoors. Although not required, attendance can help develop and foster lasting friendships in golf. The cost of lunch will be the responsibility of the golfer. For those who need an On-the-Go order, meals can be ordered through the app at your convenience.

Can I bring a guest?

Guests are welcome to experience our Play Day for a reduced rate of $160. Guests are permitted on any Thursday Ladies’ Play, except for our Ladies’ organized event days. Please check the program calendar before inviting your guests. Guests are not permitted at the Opening, Closing, Member/Member and Blind Member/Member events. *Note: Any one guest can play up to a maximum of 6 times in the season as per the Club’s policy.

Information - 2024 Thursday Play Day

Who will I be golfing with?

Groups will comprise of 4 players unless it cannot be accommodated. You may sign up as a single or up to a foursome. Pairing details will be emailed on Tuesday evenings, along with any information regarding that week. The goal of Thursday Ladies’ Play is to interact with other members and have fun!

How can I do my part to keep the pace of play?

We aim to play the round in 4 hours or less, and here are a few tips to ensure all players are doing their part.

1.

Keep close to the group in front of you.

2. Always be ready to play your shot when it’s your turn.

3. Putt out instead of marking a very short putt.

4. Play ready golf if necessary.

5. Leave your clubs and equipment towards the next hole.

Is there an opportunity to learn new skills?

Prior to each tee time Steve will share a Thursday Tee tip by the first tee during registration.

What if I can’t play a full 18 holes?

Each Play Day is an 18-hole event. However, if you cannot complete all 18 holes (e.g. leave early or arrive late) you can still participate. You will be eligible to win on course games like Closest to the Pin or Longest Putts. If you cannot play a full 18 holes, still sign up, and we will drive you to your group when you arrive.

Is there a cost to participate?

There is no cost to play Thursday Play Day. Special Ladies’ events that are scheduled as part of our Ladies’ Program have a cost associated. Please check the Ladies’ Calendar for more details.

Weekly game: No charge

Optional skin game: $5 cash

Post round lunch: A la carte or special event menu

Information - 2024 Thursday Play Day

Weekly Skins Competition : What is Skins?

How much do you want to bet – for fun? Each week players can participate in a skins game. At registration those wishing to participate will contribute $5 dollars to participate. Skins is a holeby-hole competition, where the lowest NET score on each hole is awarded prizing. Any ties mean no one wins the hole. A Gross score is deemed to win over a Net score. The total purse is divided between any players who won a hole (skin). If there are no winners, all monies will be returned to the participants.

How do I keep score?

The Golf Shop will provide scorecard. Please turn in the completed scorecard following the round. Scoring may also be kept on the Golf Genius app for live leaderboard purposes.

What else do I need to know?

Participation points will be allocated to members based on our House League season-long experience. For more information on the House League experience, please refer to that section of the Program Guide.

Any on course game winners will be announced during the lunch social following the round.

Can matches be played on Thursday Play Day?

It can be difficult to schedule your Four Ball or Single matches during the season. Players may find that Thursdays are a convenient time to schedule their match, and they will be allowed. Due to the given pace of play issues with a Four Ball match, they must be played at the back of the group, but a Single match can go out at the front of the group as they do not typically affect pace of play. If the weekly format is a team competition, those players score will not count in the weekly prizing.

Afternoon Golf Tuesday

May 14 - September 24, 2024

Is it difficult to get out for a morning round? Are you new to the game and looking for an informal way of playing and meeting others? TAG is the solution! TAG is a wonderful opportunity to play a casual 9 holes and enjoy dinner afterwards. This event has been claimed as the Ladies' Tuesday Nine n' Dine.

Registration:

Registration will be available online through the Ladies' section of the website on April 8, and is open throughout the season.

Registering enables you to receive the weekly sign up invitations during the summer.

Time:

9 hole tee times begin at 4:00 p.m.

Format: Tees:

Just play golf!

Play from your desired tees.

Sign-up:

Sign up anywhere from a single up to 4 players.

Food and Beverage:

Order from the menu.

Convenor: Price:

Complimentary (does not include Food and Beverage).

Carolyn Nemeth

Tuesday Afternoon Golf

Information

May 14 - September 24 , 2024

Tuesday Afternoon Golf (TAG) is tailored to women who are looking for an afternoon game as an alternative or addition to the regular Thursday Play Day. This is a casual get-together of ladies who enjoy the game of golf and taking a break after a busy day. Generally, we play 9 holes with several tee times available starting at 4:00pm with the option to stay for dinner afterwards

How can I sign up?

We ask that you register for the Tuesday Afternoon Golf (TAG) program at the beginning of the season, even if you think you might only play once! This can be done at any time during the season. Once registered, signing up for a weekly round is easy, and can be done in 2 ways:

You will receive a weekly email on Tuesday evenings inviting you to participate in the following week’s round

Simply click YES or NO and your registration will be processed

2. Online through Golf Genius. On a weekly basis, sign up for the next week’s round from the event homepage.

On-course games will be announced before your round as a fun way to win prizes, while still playing your own ball.

Is food available?

The Ladies gather after their rounds to enjoy food and companionship either on our beautiful patio or at tables set indoors. Although not required, attendance can help develop and foster lasting friendships in golf. The cost of dinner will be the responsibility of the golfer.

When can I Play with the Pro?

There will be four dates where a pro will be assigned to each TAG group.

June 18, July 16, August 27, September 17

Can I bring a guest?

Guests are welcome to experience 9 holes for a reduced rate of $80.00 except on Play with the Pro TAG dates. Any one guest can play up to a maximum of 6 times in the season as per the Club’s policy.

Match Play - Four Ball Ladies'

May 19 - September 22, 2023

Trophy donated by: Ginny Luks

Registration

Registration will be available online through the Ladies' section of the Granite Golf website on April 8.

Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 p.m. on May 17.

All Senior and Intermediate lady members are eligible to play. Weekday-Only and Test Drive members are not eligible.

See "Welcome to Match Play 2024" found in the Ladies' guide for more details on Match Play.

NET Team Hole by Hole Match Play

90% of handicap

Format Tees:

All players play from Green/White tees.

Scoring

When booking a tee time, please indicate in the NOTES section that this is a match. This will ensure printed and dotted scorecards are promptly provided.

In addition, hole by hole scoring may be entered into Golf Genius during the round.

Match results will be accessible at all times on the event portal page in Golf Genius.

Complete and legible scorecards must be turned in for scores to be entered to Golf Canada by the Golf Shop.

Match Completion Dates

Round of 16 Sunday, June 23

Quarterfinals Sunday, July 21

Semifinals Sunday, August 25

Finals Sunday, September 22

Prizes:

Champions are awarded the Match Play trophy.

Prizes are awarded to first and second place winners.

Price

Complimentary

Convenor

Alison Lynde

2023 Champions: Alison Lynde, Katie Hooker

Match Play - Flighted Ladies'

May 19 - September 15, 2024

Registration:

Registration will be available online through the Ladies' section of the Granite Golf website on April 8.

Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 p.m. on May 17.

All Senior and Intermediate lady members are eligible to play. Weekday-Only and Test Drive members are not eligible.

See "Welcome to Match Play 2024" found in the Ladies' guide for details on Match Play.

Format:

NET Hole by Hole Match Play

100% of handicap

Flights and Tees:

A Flight - Green Tees

B Flight - Green/White Tees

Scoring:

When booking a tee time, please indicate in the NOTES section that this is a match. This will ensure printed and dotted scorecards are promptly provided.

In addition, hole by hole scoring may be entered into Golf Genius during the round.

Match results will be accessible at all times on the event portal page in Golf Genius.

Complete and legible scorecards must be turned in for scores to be entered to Golf Canada by the Golf Shop.

Match Completion Dates:

Quarterfinals Sunday, June 16

Semifinals Sunday, July 28

Finals Sunday, September 15

Prizes:

Champions are awarded the Match Play plates.

Prizes are awarded to first and second places in both flights.

Price:

Complimentary

Convenor:

Alison Lynde

2023 Champions: A Flight - Diane Belanger : B Flight - Louise Misurka

Match Play 2024 Welcome to

Handicap Rules and Posting of Scores from Match Play Competitions (for the match ladders). All participants in the match must post hole by hole scores for handicap purposes This includes scores made in match play, in which players have not completed one or more holes or in which players pick up when out of contention on a hole. The following are excerpts from the Golf Canada Handicap Manual:

TYPES OF MATCHES

Singles Match Play

In singles match play, the match is won by the player who is leading by a number of holes greater than the number of holes remaining to be played. After 100% handicap allowances are determined, the higherhandicapped player receives the full difference in Course Handicap between the two players; the lowerhandicapped player plays from scratch

Example: A player with a Course Handicap of 17 receives four strokes from a player with a Course Handicap of 13. The player receives them on the first four allocated handicap-stroke holes

Four-Ball Match Play

A match in which two players play as partners, scoring their best ball against the best ball of two other opponents Each participant plays their own ball to completion of the hole and the lower score between the two is the "best ball". The team with the lower best ball score wins the hole. After 90% handicap allowances are determined, the higher handicapped players receive the full difference in Course Handicap between them and the lowest player

The lowest player plays from scratch.

Example: Players have the following course handicaps after the 90% reduction. Player A is 9, player B is 16, player C is 20 and player D is 23 Player A would play off (0) zero strokes, player B receives 7 strokes, player C receives 11 strokes and player D receives 14 strokes. Note: The strokes received in Four-Ball match play remains the same even if the lowest handicap player is unable to play

DUTIES OF THE GOLFER

Arranging the Match

Players must arrange to play their match within the dates assigned for that round of the bracket. While scheduling the match assign one of the participants as the individual responsible for booking the tee time This individual shall also be responsible for notifying the Golf Shop of the match.

Players must make themselves available for multiple dates for each round of the bracket. Failure to provide an adequate number of available dates may result in the match being awarded to the other team/opponent should the match not be played by the final date for matches in that round of the bracket.

Matches can be scheduled by phone, email or through an electronic scheduling software such as Doodle. Participants may find that utilizing a scheduling software makes scheduling the match easier. Once the tee sheet is open for the date where the match is to be played the person that was made responsible for booking the tee time shall book the tee time on the Granite Golf website

When the tee time is booked please add a note to the booking indicating the match play competition it is for and that the tee time is a match so that the Golf Shop can prepare the scorecards in advance.

If you forget to notify the Golf Shop when booking your tee time please notify them as soon as possible prior to the match. The Golf Shop must be notified that it is a match prior to teeing off on the first hole.

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Prior to the Match

All golfers must verify their handicap prior to the match.

All golfers are to obtain their scorecard for the match from the Golf Shop. The scorecard will have included dots at each hole where strokes will be given/received.

Golfers must verify that the handicap on the scorecard matches their handicap If using Golf Genius golfers must confirm that the handicap in Golf Genius also matches their handicap

Once each participant has verified that their handicap is correct they shall notify their opponent(s) of their handicap and confirm that the scorecard is correct prior to teeing off.

During the Match

Scorecards must be utilized. In addition, we strongly encourage using Golf Genius. Players are to confirm the status of the match after each hole is completed.

Once a hole is declared to have been won/conceded by both parties the result of that hole is final.

If there is some doubt about the result of a particular hole continue to play the match and resolve the issue with the Golf Shop upon the completion of the round

Once a match has been declared to have been won by both sides the result is final.

Match Play All Square After 18 Holes

If the match is all square at the completion of 18 holes a sudden death playoff shall take place and the match shall continue until one side wins a hole. The playoff should start on the hole where the match began and handicap strokes shall be utilized as in the stipulated round.

At the Completion of the Match

Notify the Golf Shop of the results of the match, submit one of the paper scorecards and let the Golf Shop know if the match was scored in Golf Genius.

For the match to be official hole by hole scoring for all participants must be provided.

The Golf Shop is responsible for ensuring the results are uploaded into Golf Genius and the Golf Canada You do not have to post your own scores to the Golf Canada.

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UNFINISHED HOLES AND CONCEDED STROKES

A player who starts but does not complete a hole or is conceded a stroke must record for handicap purposes the most likely score. The most likely score may not exceed double bogey. This most likely score should be preceded by an “X.” There is no limit to the number of unfinished holes a player may have in a round, provided that failure to finish is not for the purpose of handicap manipulation

Most likely score is a judgment that each player must make based on the player’s own game It consists of the number of strokes already taken plus, in the player’s best judgment, the number of strokes needed to complete the hole from that position more than half the time. The player must evaluate each situation based on what the player can reasonably expect to score.

Example 1: A and B are playing a match On a hole on which neither player receives a handicap stroke, A has holed out in 4; B has a 30-foot putt for a 5 B has lost the hole and picks up B records X-6 on the scorecard because 6 is B’s most likely score.

Example 2: A and B are playing a match. On a hole on which neither player receives a handicap stroke, A is one foot from the hole, lying 4. B is 10 feet from the hole, lying 3. B putts and misses. They both concede a half. Both players record X-5 because that is their most likely score

HOLES NOT PLAYED

If a player does not play a hole the score recorded for that hole for handicap purposes must be par plus any handicap strokes the player is entitled to receive on that hole

If 14 or more holes are played, the player must post an 18 hole score. If 7 to 12 holes are played, the player must post a nine hole score. In either case, scores for unplayed holes must be recorded as par plus any handicap strokes that the player is entitled to receive on the unplayed holes.

If the match is decided prior to the competing 18 holes the scores posted for holes that are played after the match is complete shall be the actual scores that the player scores on the post match holes. To post in any other manner would be at odds with the basic premise that contends that each player will try to make the best scores at every hole in every round If the committee believes that the player is inflating their scores on post match holes it may apply provisions of Section 8 (Handicap Factor Adjustment)

"BCGS" Ladies' Inter-Club

Have you ever wanted the opportunity to play another premier private golf club? Interclub is your chance! These events are an opportunity to meet new ladies from other clubs, experience golf at another private course, and enjoy a friendly game of golf. The "BCGS" interclub is a relaxed and easy-going competitive interclub event that runs throughout the season. The participating clubs are Beacon Hall, Coppinwood, Granite Golf, and St. Andrew's East.

Sign up as a single.

Course dates are pre-determined for the season. Select the dates and club that works for your schedule. The Golf Shop will form the teams for each round and identify alternates.

Registration will be available online through the Ladies 'section of the Granite Golf website on April 8, and closes at 12:00 p.m. on May 16.

All full time members are eligible to play.

Format:

Teams are comprised of 6 members.

Stableford scoring is used during all rounds. The team score is the cumulative of the best 4 of 6 scores from each round.

After all rounds are played, the team with the highest total Stableford points is crowned the season winner and displays the trophy for the year.

Course Dates:

St. Andrews East - Tuesday June 11

Beacon Hall - Tuesday July 9

Coppinwood - Tuesday August 6

Granite Golf - Tuesday September 17

Tee time or Shotgun starts at 9:00 a.m., depending on hosting course availability.

Tees: Registration:

Play from the specified tees at each club.

Granite Golf will be from the Green/White tees.

Carts and green fees complimentary.

$50 - Optional uniform shirt.

$45 - Food and Beverage at each club billed to your account.

Convenor: Price:

Jennifer Devine Deveny

Learning Academy Ladies'

Is this the year you step-up your game? Are you serious about measured improvement? The 2023 Ladies' Learning Academy is exactly what you're looking for. It is comprised of 3 separate 8-session clinics conducted over the course of the season. An initial skills benchmark is set on the first week, followed by weekly evaluation to determine improvement.

Registration:

Each clinic has an individual registration and information page, which can be found on the Ladies' section of the Granite Golf website. Registration for all clinics will open on April 8th.

Clinic Dates:

Tuesday Clinic Series 1 - May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2

Tuesday Clinic Series 2 - July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27 September 3, 10

Saturday Clinic 1 - May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July, 13

Rain date to be determined if necessary.

Time:

Tuesdays from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Saturdays from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Group clinic of up to 8 members.

Format:

Week 1 - Overview and initial assessment

Week 2 - Putting and putting challenge

Week 3 - Chipping and chipping challenge

Week 4 - Pitching and pitching challenge

Week 5 - Flop shots and bunker shots with challenges

Week 6 - 50 and 100 yard shots with challenges

Week 7 - 150 and 200 yard shots with challenges

Week 8 - Clinic recap/Challenge practice and retry opportunity

Price:

$125 to register for a clinic, then $35 per week

Convenor:

Carolyn Nemeth, Alison Lynde

Hole in One Pool Ladies'

Ringer Board, Chip-ins, Birdies and Eagles

Registration:

Registration for the Hole-in-One Pool will be available online through the Ladies' Golf section of the website on April 8.

Players can sign up at any time during the year, and will be added to the pool 24 hours after they have signed up.

All lady members are eligible to play.

Once registered, you are committed to the pool for the entire season.

Eligible Rounds:

All rounds played at Granite are eligible, provided that there is a witness to the Hole in One.

Tees:

Any tee is acceptable.

Format:

When one of the players who has signed up for the pool gets a hole in one:

- $15 is charged to the other pool members Granite Club account.

- The person who got the hole in one receives a club credit for the total amount collected.

Ex. 101 players signed up for the pool, the person with the Hole in One will receive $1,500 in credit.

Ringer Board: (No registration required)

The ringer board reflects the best score that you have achieved on each hole throughout the season. Please update your own score sheet in the ringer board binder located near the entrance of the Ladies' locker room. To be eligible for prizes, please ensure that you have written down your best score for each hole by Sunday, September 22. Ringer board winners are determined by flight and will be presented their awards at Ladies’ Closing.

Chip-ins, Birdies and Eagles:

The ringer board binder is also used to record chip-ins, birdies, and eagles. Prizes will be awarded by flight at the Ladies’ Closing.

Note: For calculation purposes, ringer board scores as well as your chip- ins, birdies, and eagles are eligible from Thursday, May 9 until Sunday, September 22.

Scoring Glossary

Various Forms of Play

All forms of play may be gross or net.

Gross Score

The score for either a hole or for the round before a player’s handicap has been deducted. (The actual score).

Net Score

The score for either a hole or for the round after a player’s handicap has been deducted.

Stroke Play

Players compete against the field for best total score.

Match Play

Match play refers to competition hole-by-hole between two players or two partnerships. The side leading by more holes than there are holes left to play is the winner. When considering handicaps, the lower handicap person plays at scratch or 0 handicap and the higher handicap player receives the strokes (difference between the player’s handicap and the opponent’s) 'where they fall’ as indicated on the scorecard. For example, a handicap of 22 becomes zero and a 29 receives seven shots for that match.

Stableford

Stableford uses a points system, where the better you score on a hole the more points you receive. The goal is to accumulate the most amount of points during the round.

Scramble

You may use a team of two, three or four players. A low and medium handicapper should be selected for each team. Each person on the team drives, and the best drive is then chosen. Everyone hits his or her second shot from where the chosen drive landed. The best second shot is now chosen and play continues in this manner, including on the green until the ball is holed out.

Better Ball or Four Ball—Best Ball

A match in which two play as partners, scoring their best ball against the best ball of two other players. Each participant plays the ball to completion of the hole and the lower score between the two is the ‘best ball’. The team with the lower best ball score wins the hole.

In stroke play, the total of the team’s 18 ‘best ball’ holes is compared to the rest of the field.

Foursome or Alternate Shot

A match in which two play against two, and each side plays one ball. In standard alternate shot, one member of the team tees off on the even- numbered holes and the other member on the odd-numbered holes. Each partner alternates hitting their team ball until the ball is holed out.

Modified Alternate Shot (Chapman)

Similar to foursome or alternate shot, except that each player tees off, then switch and hit each other’s ball for the second shots. The players then choose the best-positioned ball and play alternating shots until the ball is holed.

Granite Golf's

Basic Rules of Etiquette

This is YOUR Golf course. Enjoy it, repair it and appreciate its beauty!

Respect Time:

- For the honour system - the person with the lowest handicap tees off first.

- On subsequent holes, the person who scores the lowest score on the previous hole tees off first.

- If you decide to play ready golf – then the first person ready tees off. One practice swing should do!

- Keep up to the group ahead of you, versus close to the group behind you.

- If the hole ahead of you becomes empty, invite the group behind you to play through.

- Take no longer than 3 minutes to search for a missing golf ball

- 18 holes at Granite Golf should take no longer than 4 hours for a foursome

On the course:

- Quiet on the tee block… and green – respect that your fellow players need to concentrate.

- Be aware of where your ball landed and head for your ball immediately; then, prepare for your next swing. The furthest person from the hole swings first.

- Always replace divots when possibly. If you cannot replace them, use the sand and seed bottle.

- In the sand – avoid grounding your club, rake the trap and, leave the rake outside the trap where it will be out of the way of shots from other players.

On the Green:

- The player furthest from the hole putts first.

- Balls may be marked, particularly those on another player’s line.

- Avoid walking across the putting line of another player by walking around.

- Be mindful of your shadow if tending the flag. The flag may stay in the hole if player chooses.

- Repair ball marks - it only takes a few hours for the grass to die.

- Once your ball has holed out move on to the next tee. Track your score at the next tee block.

Equipment:

- Leave your clubs, golf cart, electric cart on the far side of the green, closest to the path to the next hole.

Food and Beverage:

- To keep the game in play, order your choice at the 9th tee block or before, and it will be ready to pick it up at the clubhouse on your way by.

- Enjoy your day – remember, a day on Granite Golf course is better than a day anywhere else!

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