A Message from The Golf Professional Jonathan

Decker, PGA Head Golf Professional

Summer golf has finally arrived, and things are in full swing at Transit Valley. Our event participation as well as our junior golf program are at record levels. We have had a terrific start to the golf season as a dry May and June allowed for great weather and enjoyable playing conditions. I would like to thank our members and guests for their patience during the irrigation project the past two months, as the short-term inconvenience will be well worth it as we near completion. With the Summer Junior Golf program starting the last week of June, we are excited to welcome over 110 players to the game as we help develop the next generation of golfers. The club’s commitment to junior golf and being the premier family club in Western New York help play a key role in the success of growing the game.

golF shop hours

MON | Closed

TUES - SUN | 7AM - 7PM

rAlph hAAs InvItAtIonAl updAte

pr ActIce FAcIlIty hours

MON | 12PM - 7PM

May vary due to outside events

TUES - SAT | 7AM - 7PM

SUNDAY | 7AM - 6PM

With the club’s marquee member-guest tournament at the end of this month, I would like our members to know that we currently have 69 teams and would like a full field of 72. We have re-opened registration for members that would be interested in playing. Please contact the Golf Shop if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

golF shop ArrIvAls

This month we will be introducing a new men’s apparel line, Johnnie-O. Johnnie-O blends East Coast and Southern California style while making high quality performance apparel items for men and boys. The newest apparel line has also been selected to be the tournament favor for the Ralph Haas Invitational. We currently have a great selection of fun prints and classic stripes!

Need a little more bounce in your step? Try the new ZG23 from adidas, as these lightweight waterproof spiked golf shoes will do the trick!

For the ladies, check out the new textured hoodies from IBKul paired with footwear from adidas.

tvcc guest polIcy

An individual can play at the club a maximum of two times in a calendar month, with tournaments not counting against the limit. We ask that all members provide the names of their guests and remind the individuals they are hosting of this policy. It is also important to note that guests from a reciprocal club are to be treated as the guest of a member when hosted at the club by someone from Transit Valley.

tournAment results

Grandmothers’ Tournament | Thursday, June 15th

9-Hole: Margie Block

18-Hole: Patti McLain

Men’s June Guest Day | Wednesday, June 14th

Erik DeGlopper, Eric Suckow, Cory Arbogast, Bryan Kilptrick

Clete Fox Invitational | Friday, June 2nd & Saturday, June 3rd

Championship: Chris Yustin & Tom Mandel

Senior: Craig McIntyre & Steve Stone

Men’s Spring Bird | Saturday, May 27th & Sunday, May 28th

Joe Lupica & Alex Bencini

Women’s Spring Bird | Tuesday, May 23rd & Thursday, May 25th

9-Hole: MaryAnn Maggio & Pat Julian

18-Hole: Marie Aaron & Lynne Stevens

Women’s June Mixer | Thursday, June 8th

9-Hole: Brigid Hurley, Karen Calandra, Lorraine Anderson

18-Hole: Mary Jane Myszka, Lynn Fish, Patti McLain, Shelly DiGiulio

Women’s Grip It & Sip It

12-Hole Scramble

Karen Dobos & Pat Ryan

Rules Corner

I was recently asked if players are entitled to relief from sprinkler heads located near the green. The answer is yes, but a few criteria must be met to be eligible to take relief. Transit Valley Country Club has adopted the following Local Rule:

1. The ball must lie through the green (not in a bunker or penalty area); and

2. The immovable obstruction (sprinkler head) must be on or within two club-lengths of the putting green; and

3. The immovable obstruction must be within two club-lengths of the ball; and

4. The immovable obstruction must intervene on the line of play between the ball and the hole.

If and only if, all of the criteria above are met is the player entitled to relief. Take relief by following these steps:

First, find a spot that is within one club-length of your ball’s original spot, and no closer to the hole, where the sprinkler head is no longer in your line of play.

Then, drop your ball from knee height.

BIllIng QuestIons?

Please call the Golf Shop directly at (716)688-7311 if you have any golf-related billing questions. A member of the golf staff will be happy to assist you, answer questions, and make any necessary adjustment or correction.

ghIn score postIng

Please continue to post all rounds played during the summer as long as you did not play alone. This includes rounds played at Transit Valley as well as those at other courses. We strongly recommend entering all scores hole-by-hole using the USGA GHIN App. The Golf Shop will post all scores when a scorecard is distributed.

• 9-Hole rounds can be posted as long as seven holes were completed, record Net Pars for incomplete holes.

• 18-Hole rounds can be posted as long as fourteen holes were completed, record Net Pars for any incomplete holes.

• Post all scores hole-by-hole

If in need of assistance posting scores or GHIN, please call the Transit Valley Golf Shop (716)688-7311.

WOMEN’S WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY

wednesdAy, July 12th

9 Holes | Tee Times starting at 5:00PM

6:00PM - 7:00PM | Unable to play golf, a clinic will be offered on the Driving Range.

7:00PM | Not a golfer? Please join us and enjoy our featured wine pairings.

Charcuterie & Wine Pairing Featuring...

Bresaola, Fennel Salami, Nduja Sausage, Gorgonzola Marshmallow, Mediterranean Relish, Virgin Oil, Toast.

Wines:

Banfi Principessa Gavi

Altos “Valle de Uco’ Malbec

All Charcuterie and Wine Pairings must be pre-order by July 9th

Charcuterie only | $16 per person with Wine Pairing | $30 per person

Wine only | $14 per person

If you are planning on staying for A la Carte dinner, call the club office or email reservations@transitvalley.com.

WOMEN’S JULY MIXER thursdAy, July 13th

Ralph Haas Invitational Practice Round

thursdAy, July 27th

Ralph

HAAS INVITATIONAL MATCHES 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

FrIdAy & sAturdAy, July 28th & 29th

WOMEN’S 9-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP

thursdAy, August 3rd

Complimentary course beverages and hors d’ oeuvres following play

MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

FrIdAy, August 11th

MEN’S & WOMEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

sAturdAy & sundAy, August 12th & 13th

Women’s Club Championship | Sunday Complimentary hors d’ oeuvres after play.

Men’s Club Championship | Sunday

Complimentary Hot Dog and Burger Station at the Halfway House after play.

Complimentary soda and water on course.

PUTTING CONTEST TO BENEFIT THE WOMEN’S CHARITY,

“HOME OF MY OWN OF WNY” thursdAy, July 13th

4:30PM – 7:30PM on the Putting Green Playoff at 8:00 pm

$10 for three putts (cash only)

50% of the proceeds go to the winner!

The putting contest is open to all men and women members and their guests. Come test your putting skills while raising money for Home of My Own of WNY.

You may enter the contest as many times as you wish and putt anytime between 4:30PM – 7:30PM. Those qualifying for the play off will be called back at 8:00 pm.