2026 Mixed Program Guide
Table of Contents
Captain’ s Letter
Welcome to our 2026 Mixed season!
The 2026 Mixed Committee has been hard at work to make this season a memorable one. Cathy Carrigan, Cindy Dubois, Denise Grimes and myself, Gerry Meek, are excited, as we imagine you all are, to get the 2026 season underway.
EXCITING NEWS
We are still planning for 8 events, like last year, despite the upcoming course closure
We have three 9 and Dines planned for this season. A Mexican theme on May 22, a Putts & Pinot theme on June 19 and a Beach Party theme on July 10. These will include oncourse contests, along with a themed buffet. Our Slice of Summer competitive event is returning on August 7. Unfortunately, we will not be able to do the Fall Classic.
The Mixed Closing will be a 9-hole event on September 26. We are planning a Casino Royale themed event with fun games along with a fantastic themed dinner. Let’s make it a blow-out event to close the year.
Mixed Match Play will take place, but on a tight schedule to ensure all matches are completed by August 9
As always, we have received full support from the Club for Mixed events, so we encourage you to support them with as much participation as possible. Please sign up early and encourage your friends at the course to participate as well.
More detailed information about all Mixed events will be available on the Club website under the Mixed Events tab.
We also want to remind all members that the Mixed events are not exclusive to couples If you are a single, please sign up and we will do our best to find a partner for you Guests are welcome at the Mixed Invitational, Generations Cup, and all 9 and Dines
Registration for all events open on April 7 at 9:00 am Some events have limited space, so please register early in the Mixed section of the Club website to secure your spot in what promises to be a fantastic season for all.
We can’t wait to see you all at the Mixed Opening on May 9.
Thank you, Gerry Meek
Frequently Asked 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 Day and Closing Day 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 Drive members 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 register as a single?
Yes, you are welcome to sign up as a single, and we will do our best to find you a partner for the following events: Mixed Opening and Closing 9 and Dines Fall Classic
Can I walk the course during Mixed events?
Carts are included and are highly recommended for pace of play.
Can I invite guests?
You are welcome to invite guests to the following Mixed events: Generations Cup Mixed 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
Can I play forward tees?
Players whose index and age are 90+ may play forward
ixed Opening
Saturday May 9, 2026
Registration
Registration will be available online through the Granite Golf website beginning on April 7.
Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 pm May 7. All Senior, Intermediate and Test Drive members are eligible to play.
Time
Lunch at 12:00 pm
Shotgun start at 1:30 pm
Format
4-Person Sweet and Sour NET Scramble
20%, 15%, 10%, 5% of handicaps from low to high
All members of the four-person team will tee off from their respective tees. The preferred tee shot will be chosen and everyone will play from there. Continue playing in this manner until the ball has been 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 a very difficult position on the greens Teams will be tested!
Prizes
NET prizing
On course competitions
Each team must have at least one member of the opposite gender to be eligible for NET prizes
Food and Beverage
Light lunch and plated dinner is included.
Please contact Jasmine Angelini at jangelini@granitegolfclub.ca for special dinner requests or if there are any food allergies.
Price
$90 + HST
Convenors Mixed Committee
Friday May 22, 2026
Registration
Registration will be available online through the Granite Golf website beginning on April 7.
Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 pm May 20. All Senior, Intermediate and Test Drive members are eligible to play. Guests are welcome.
Time
Shotgun start at 3:30 pm if 36 or more players are registered Tee times will be between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm if less than 36 players are registered
Format
Have fun by playing your own ball and format within your group!
Tees
Play any tees that you choose within your group!
Prizes
On course games
Lucky draw to be held at dinner.
Food and Beverage
Enjoy a themed buffet meal prepared by our Chef. Please contact Jasmine Angelini at jangelini@granitegolfclub.ca for special dinner requests or if there are any food allergies.
Price
$45 + HST - Member
$130 + HST - Guest
Convenors
Mixed Committee
Generations Cup
Sunday June 14, 2026
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 beginning on April 7
Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 pm June 12
All Senior, Intermediate and Junior members are eligible Test Drive members may participate but are not eligible for NET prizing
Time
Tee times starting at 1:30 pm
Format
2-Person NET Shamble (Competitive Division)
80% of handicap
Both players on the team will tee off. Select the preferred drive, then both players play their own ball to completion from that point. The best NET 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 preferred drive, and both players play from there. Continue in this manner until the ball has been holed.
Tees
Men: Gold/Red, Ladies: Green/White, Juniors 12-18: Green, Juniors 11 and under: White
Prizes
NET prizing with the Trophy presented to winner. Draw prizing for noncompetitive division.
Price
$50 + HST - Member
$175 + HST - Guest
Food and Beverage
BBQ dinner buffet is included
Please contact Jasmine Angelini at jangelini@granitegolfclub.ca for special dinner requests or if there are any food allergies.
Convenors
Mixed Committee
Friday June 19, 2026
Registration
Registration will be available online through the Granite Golf website beginning on April 7
Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 pm June 17 All Senior, Intermediate and Test Drive members are eligible to play Guests are welcome
Time
Shotgun start at 3:30 pm if 36 or more players are registered Tee times will be between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm if less than 36 players are registered
Format
Have fun by playing your own ball and format within your group!
Tees
Play any tees that you choose within your group
Prizes
On course games. Lucky draw to be held during dinner.
Food and Beverage
Enjoy a themed buffet meal prepared by our Chef
Please contact Jasmine Angelini at jangelini@granitegolfclub.ca for special dinner requests or if there are any food allergies.
Price
$45 + HST - Member
$130 + HST - Guest
Convenors
Mixed Committee
Friday July 10, 2026
Registration
Registration will be available online through the Granite Golf website beginning on April 7
Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 pm July 8 All Senior, Intermediate and Test Drive members are eligible to play Guests are welcome
Time
Shotgun start at 3:30 pm if 36 or more players are registered Tee times will be between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm if less than 36 players are registered
Format
Have fun by playing your own ball and format within your group!
Tees
Play any tees that you choose within your group
Prizes
On course games. Lucky draw to be held during dinner.
Food
and Beverage
Enjoy a themed buffet meal prepared by our Chef
Please contact Jasmine Angelini at jangelini@granitegolfclub.ca for special dinner requests or if there are any food allergies.
Price
$45 + HST - Member
$130 + HST - Guest
Convenors
Mixed Committee
Mixed Invitational
Friday July 24, 2026
Trophy donated by Ron & Barbara Besse
This premier Mixed event allows members of Granite Golf Club the opportunity to show our hospitality by inviting a guest couple to enjoy a fabulous day on our course. Take home some great gifts, and possibly leave with your names on a trophy!
Registration
Registration will be available online through the Granite Golf website beginning on April 7.
Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 pm on July 18. All Senior, Intermediate members are eligible to play.
Weekday Only and Test Drive members are not eligible.
Time
Lunch at 12:00 pm
Shotgun start at 1:30 pm
Format
4-Person 3 NET Shamble
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 3 NET scores from the team. There will also be a non-competitive division with no handicap required for those participants who do not have an established handicap.
Tees
Men: Gold/Red tees, Ladies: Green/White tees
Prizes
NET - 1 , 2 , 3 st nd rd
GROSS - 1st
Food and Beverage
Light lunch and plated dinner is included.
Please contact Clubhouse Manager, Jasmine Angelini at jangelini@granitegolfclubca for special dinner requests of if there are any food allergies
Price
$200 + HST - Per person
Practice round is included for each of your guests, and must be played prior to the event.
Convenors
Mixed Committee
Slice of Summer
Friday August 7,
2026
Back by popular demand in the Mixed section! Join with a partner of the opposite gender and bring on your competitive spirit Have fun!
Registration
Registration will be available online through the Granite Golf website beginning on April 7.
Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 pm on August 5. All Senior, Intermediate members are eligible to play. Test Drive members may participate but are not eligible for Net prizing.
Time
Shotgun start at 1:30 pm
Format
2-Person NET Chapman
60% of low and 40% of high handicaps
Both members of the team will tee off on each hole, then play their partner’s ball on the second shot. Now decision time. On the third shot, you must determine which ball will be played for the rest of the hole. Then alternate shots until the ball is holed.
Tees
Men: Gold/Red tees, Ladies: Green/White tees
Prizes
NET Prizing
Food
and Beverage
Plated dinner is included.
Please contact Jasmine Angelini at jangelini@granitegolfclub.ca for special dinner requests or if there are any food allergies.
Price
$50 + HST
Convenors
Mixed Committee
Champions: Alistair Corbett, Caroline Corbett
Mixed Closing
Saturday September 26, 2026
Registration
Registration will be available online through the Granite Golf website beginning on April 7.
Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 pm September 24. All Senior, Intermediate and Test Drive members are eligible to play.
*Please note this is a 9-hole event for the 2026 season*
Time
Shotgun start at 3:30 pm
Format
4-Person Step Aside Scramble
20%, 15%, 10%, 5% of handicaps from low to high
All 4 players hit their drives. The team decides which of the 4 shots is in the best position. The player who’s shot was chosen does not play the next shot - they step aside. The other 3 players pick up their golf balls and move to the spot chosen to play their next shot Continue playing in this manner until the ball has been holed
Tees
Men: Gold/Red tees, Ladies: Green/White tees
Prizes
NET prizing.
On course competitions
Each team must have at least one member of the opposite gender to be eligible for NET prizes
Food and Beverage
Plated dinner is included.
Please contact Jasmine Angelini at jangelini@granitegolfclub.ca. for special dinner requests or if there are any food allergies.
Price
$90 + HST
Convenors
Mixed Committee
Champions: Winston Koo, Pauline Cheung, Andrew Pratt, Diane Belanger
Match Play - Four Ball
May 17 - August 9, 2026
Trophy
donated by the Glowczewski Family
For those of you with the competitive spirit, join with a partner of the opposite gender and sign up for Mixed Match Play. The format is a NET Best Ball. Handicaps are a requirement for this event.
Registration
Registration will be available online through the Granite Golf website beginning on April 7.
Registration closes and cancellation is required by 12:00 pm May 15. All Senior and Intermediate members are eligible. Weekday and Test Drive Members 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. Return complete and legible scorecards to be entered to Golf Canada by the Golf Shop.
Match Completion Date
Round of 16
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals
Sunday, June 14
Sunday, July 5
Sunday, July 26
Sunday, August 9
Matches must be completed by the above dates.
Prizes
Prizing for first and second place teams
Champions are awarded the Mixed Match Play Trophy
Price
Complimentary
Convenors
Mixed Committee
Welcome to Match Play
Handicap Rules and Posting of Scores from Match Play Competitions
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 higher-handicapped 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.
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
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. You should play 2 balls to ensure a proper ruling. 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
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 10 or more holes are played, the player must post an 18 hole score. A minimum of 9 holes must be comleted to post a 9-hole score. Any scores for unplayed holes must be recorded as par plus any handicap strokes that the player is entitled to receive on the unplayed holes.
SCORE TO POST IF MATCH ENDS IN FEWER THAN 18 HOLES AND PLAYER COMPLETES ROUND
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).
New for 2026
If a match is not played by the stated deadline due to lack of communication, and one party has sent two or more unanswered emails attempting to schedule the match, the responding party or team will be deemed non-responsive. In such cases, the party that made the documented attempts to communicate will automatically advance in the match play bracket. This rule is intended to ensure fairness and keep the competition progressing on schedule.
In any Match Play Event, if the match has not been completed by the posted date, the following procedure will be used to determine the winner of each draw On the Monday after the posted date for completion of the match, two members of the Golf Shop Staff will perform a coin toss to determine the winner who will move on It is hoped that this will keep the matches on schedule and that the event is completed before August 9 The coin toss selection will go as follows There will be no exceptions to this rule
Top of draw - HEADS
Bottom of draw - TAILS
Scoring Glossary
Various Forms of Play - All forms may be scored by gross or net, and played under Match or Stroke play rules
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 Best Ball
Each participant plays the ball to completion of the hole and the lower score between the two is the ‘best ball’.
In match play, 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.
Alternate Shot and Modified Alternate Shot
A team of two players play one ball. In standard alternate shot, one member of the team tees off on the even- numbered holes and the other member on the oddnumbered holes. Each partner alternates hitting their team ball until the ball is holed out
In a modified alternate shot, both players tee off on each hole The players then choose the best-positioned ball and play alternating shots until the ball is holed
Chapman
Similar to modified 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
Basic Golf 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!