2024 Mixed Guide

Table of Contents

Mixed Committee 2024

Captain's Letter

Frequently Asked Questions

Programs 2023

Opening Day

9 and Dine

Generations Cup - (Trophy Event)

9 and Dine

Mixed Invitational - (Trophy Event)

Mixed Closing and Fall Classic Invitational

Mixed Match Play - (Trophy Event)

Terms and Policies

Welcome to Match Play

Granite Golf's Basic Rules of Etiquette

Scoring Glossary

Saturday, May 11

Friday, May 31

Sunday, June 9

Saturday, July 20

Friday, July 26

Saturday, October 5

May 19 - September 22

Committee Members Mixed

Joanne Hart - Captain joanne.hart@rogers.com

289 356 6677

Susan Gong

susan@altecglobal.com

416 996 3328

Cathy Carrigan

cathy.carrigan@rogers.com

416 456 2606

Gerry Meek

gerrymeek@rogers.com

647 286 8962

Cindy Dubois

cindydubois@cdntire.net

506 512 0018

Donna Butterworth-Popert

donna.butterworth-popert@bell.net

416 797 2786

Captain's Letter

Welcome back everyone for our 2024 Season!

The 2024 Mixed committee has been hard at work to make this season a memorable one. Donna Butterworth, Cathy Carrigan, Cindy Dubois, Gerry Meek and myself Joanne Hart, are excited as we imagine you are to get the 2024 golf season underway!

NEW IN 2024!

We have added Two “Nine and Dine” events for this year, with additional events as an option based on the participation. So please sign up early.

The themes of the Nine and Dine’s are as follows. Friday, May 31 (Divorce Cup -Alternate Shot) and July 20th (Mardi Gras). We have planned some fun contests for both events and hope to see you out to enjoy both.

With on course contests and trivia at all our events-we are hoping to make each event memorable from the time you arrive at the course!

We also want to remind all Granite Golf Club members that the MIXED EVENTS are not exclusive to only couple’s and that we will arrange a partner if you sign up as a single. Guests are welcome at The Mixed Invitational and the Generations Cup and the Mixed Closing/ Fall Classic Invitational and the 2 Nine and Dines.

Registration for all events opens on April 8th at 9:00 am, many events have limited registrationso please register early to secure your spot on what promises to be a fun season for all! We cannot wait to see you at the Opening on May 11th!

Thank you,

Joanne Hart

Frequently Asked Questions

Please feel free to contact any member of the Mixed Committee if you have any questions.

Who can participate in the mixed events?

Full Senior and Intermediate members are welcome to participate in all mixed events. Please read the registration section of the individual events for further details.

Can Weekday members participate in Mixed events?

Weekday members may participate in the Opening and Closing events. These rounds are counted towards your two weekend rounds, and you will be charged green fees in addition to the cost of the event.

Can Test Drive members participate in Mixed events?

Full Test Drive members may participate in any Mixed event except for the Match Play. Test drivers are not eligible to win any of the trophy events.

Do I need to have a spouse to play in the Mixed events? You do not need to have a spouse to play in the mixed events. We welcome couples and "golf couples".

Can I walk the course, or do I need to take a cart? Walk or ride - it is entirely up to you!

Can I invite guests?

You are welcome to invite guests to the following mixed events

Generations Cup

Mixed Invitational

Closing/Fall Classic Invitational

Nine and Dines

Do I need a handicap?

You will need a handicap to compete in the trophy events but some of our events do not require a handicap. Golf Canada and Granite Golf Club recommend that all players maintain a handicap.

Registration:

Mixed Opening

Saturday May 11, 2024

Registration will be available online through the Granite Golf website on April 8.

Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 p.m. May 9.

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

Time:

Shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.

Format:

4-Person Sweet and Sour NET Scramble

All members of the four-person team will tee off from their respective tees.

The best tee shot will be chosen and everyone will hit from there.

Play continues in this manner until the ball is holed.

Tees:

Sweet – Men will play from the red tees and Ladies will play from the white tees. Sour – Yanik and his staff will put the pins in the most difficult position on the greens.

Teams will be tested!

Men whose index and age add up to 90+ may play the Green tees.

Prizes:

Prizes will be awarded to teams for Gross, Net, on course competitions and participation. Teams can only win one team prize.

Each team must have at least one member of the opposite gender to be eligible for prizes.

Food and Beverage:

Light lunch and sit down dinner is included.

Please contact Clubhouse Manager, Jasmine Angelini at jangelini@granitegolfclub.ca for special dinner requests or if there are any food allergies.

Price:

$80 + HST

Convenors:

Mixed Committee

2023 Champions: Susan Gong, Harrison Wong, Bruce Balwin, Carolyn Nemeth

Mixed 9 and Dine

Friday May 31 and Saturday July 20, 2024

Registration:

will be available online through the Granite Golf website on April 8.

Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 p.m. May 29 and July 18.

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

Time:

Tee times begin at 3:30 pm

Format:

May 31 - 2 Person Alternate Shot.

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.

July 20 - 4 Net Person Shamble Stableford.

All players tee off. Choose the best drive, then everyone plays their own ball to completion. The 2 best Net Stableford scores are combined as the team score.

Tees:

Play any tees that you choose within your group!

Prizes:

Lucky draw to be held during dinner.

Food and Beverage:

Enjoy an incredible 2 course meal prepared by our fantastic Chef.

Please contact Clubhouse Manager, Jasmine Angelini at jangelini@granitegolfclub.ca for special dinner requests or if there are any food allergies.

Price:

Members: $40 + HST

Guests: $140 + HST

Convenors:

Mixed Committee

Mixed

Sunday June 9, 2024 Generations Cup

Trophy donated by Kevin and Jill Adolphe and Family

The Generations Cup (formerly know as the Parent Child) welcomes any member of your extended family This event caters to competitive and non-competitive teams alike

Registration:

Registration will be available online through the Granite Golf website on April 8.

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

All Senior, Intermediate and Junior members are eligible. Test Drive members may participate but are not eligible for Net prizing. Weekday members may participate but must follow the guidelines of the membership category.

Time:

Tee times starting at 1:30 p.m.

Format:

2-Person NET Shamble (Competitive Division)

80% of handicap

Both members of the team will tee off. Select the best drive, then both players play their own ball to completion from that point. The best score from each hole is used as the team score.

2- Person Scramble (Non-Competitive Division)

No handicap required

Both players tee off on each hole. Select the best drive, and both players hit from there. Continue this process until the ball is in the hole.

Tees:

Men: Gold/Red Ladies: Green/White Juniors 12-18: Green Juniors 11 under: White

Prizes:

Net and Gross Prizing with the Trophy presented to Net winner

Draw prizing for non-competitive division

Food and Beverage:

BBQ dinner buffet is included.

Please contact Clubhouse Manager, Jasmine Angelini at jangelini@granitegolfclub.ca for special dinner requests or if there are any food allergies

Price:

$50 + HST per person: Member

$95 + HST per person: Guests and weekday member.

Convenors:

Mixed Committee

Mixed

Invitational

Friday July 26, 2024

Trophy donated by Ron & Barbara Besse

This premier mixed event allows members of Granite Golf Club the opportunity to demonstrate our hospitality by inviting a guest couple to enjoy a fabulous day on our course, take home some great gifts, and possibly leave with their names on a trophy!

Registration:

Registration will be available online through the Granite Golf website on April 8.

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

All Senior, Intermediate and Junior members are eligible to play. Weekday Only and Test Drivers are not eligible.

Time:

Shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.

Format:

Net 1-2-3

The tournament format will have each team of four count one score on the par fives, two scores on the par fours, and three scores on the par threes. There will also be a non-competitive division with no handicap required for those participants who do not have an established handicap.

The following is included:

- Practice round and tournament round for each of your guests.

- (Practice rounds must be completed prior to event day).

- Two carts for tournament round.

- Lunch and dinner

- Tee gift and lots of surprises

Tees:

Men: Gold/Red tees

Ladies: Green/White tees

Players whose index and age add up to 90+ may move forward; 90+ Men may play the Red/Green tees and 90+ Ladies may play the White tees.

Food and Beverage:

Buffet lunch and sit down dinner is included.

Please contact Clubhouse Manager, Jasmine Angelini at jangelini@granitegolfclub.ca for special dinner requests of if there are any food allergies.

Prizes:

Gross and Net Prizing

Price:

$150 per person + HST

Convenors:

Mixed Committee

2023 Champions: Rob MacLean, Gabrielle Boudreau, Marc Fortin, Caroline Gordon Fortin

Mixed

Closing and

Fall Classic Invitational

Saturday September 21, 2024

The Mixed Closing/Fall Classic Invitational has become the most popular event of the autumn season and sells out quickly every year! It is an incredible value and a great opportunity to bring your family and friends for an amazing day of golf and fun at the Granite Golf Club. We will all enjoy our beautiful golf course with its magnificent fall colours.

Registration:

Sign up anywhere between a single to a foursome. Guests are encouraged.

Registration will be available online through the Granite Golf website on April 8.

Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 p.m. September 19.

All Senior, Intermediate, Junior and Test Drive members are eligible to play.

Time:

Pre round contests and lunch at 12:00 p.m.

Shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.

Format:

4-Person Scramble

The scramble format promises to be fun for all participants. Each foursome must include 1 member and 1 female to be eligible for team prizes. A variety of pre-round and oncourse contests such as “Hit the Boat” and “Closest to the Pumpkin” will be offered.

Tees:

Men: Gold/Red tees

Ladies: Green/White tees

Players whose index and age add up to 90+ may move forward; 90+ Men may play the Red/Green tees and 90+ Ladies may play the White tees.

Food and Beverage:

Lunch and Dinner included.

Please contact Clubhouse Manager, Jasmine Angelini at jangelini@granitegolfclub.ca. for special dinner requests or if there are any food allergies.

Price:

$100 +HST per person: Members

$150 +HST per person: Guests

Convenors:

Mixed Committee

2023 Champions: Sacha Diab, Natalie Dukszta, Finley Diab, Roman Chorneyko

Mixed

May 19 - September 15, 2024 Match Play - Four Ball

Trophy donated by the Glowczewski Family

For those of you with the competitive spirit, invite a partner of the opposite sex, (not necessarily your spouse), and sign up for Mixed Match Play. The format is a Net Best Ball. Handicaps are a requirement for this event. Qualifying for this event is not necessary and teams will be randomly seeded.

Registration

Registration will be available online through the Granite Golf website on April 8.

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

All Senior and Intermediate members are eligible. Weekday and Test Drivers are not eligible.

Format

2 Person Net Best Ball - Match Play

90% of handicap

Tees

Men: Gold/Red tees Ladies: 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

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Finals

Prizes

Sunday, June 23rd

Sunday, July 21st

Sunday, August 18th

Sunday, September 15th

Prizing for first and second place teams.

Champions are awarded the Mixed Match Play Trophy

Price

Complimentary

Convenors

Mixed Committee

2023 Champions: Les Wallace, Ellen Wallace

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.

Prior to the Match

Match Play 2024 Welcome to

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 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 Association of Ontario (GAO). You do not have to post your own scores to the GAO.

Match Play 2024 Welcome to

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)

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.

- 18 holes at Granite Golf should not take 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.

Experience:

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

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.

Notes