Wexford Women's Golf Association 2022 Member Handbook
WWGA Mission Statement The purpose of WWGA is to promote participation in the sport of golf for women of all skill levels at Wexford Hilton Head. We do this through an organization dedicated to women golfers governed by a Board and elected officers with a set of sanctioned By-laws, thereby ensuring representation to our golf professional staff and the Golf Committee of the Board of Wexford Hilton Head. We take an active role in the development and promotion of a variety of 9- and 18-hole golf events for our women players and encourage participation in various golf instructional programs. “We welcome lady golfers of all levels and abilities, with opportunities ranging from social golf to competitive play – including ladies-only weekly play, and clinics to help you improve your golf skills and enjoyment. Come out and join the fun!” Pat Smith, Chair
2022 Wexford Women’s Golf Association Officers, Board Members & Committee Chairs Name
Position
Phone
Pat Smith
WWGA Chair; Communications
(434) 841-9444
MC McEvoy
Vice Chair, 9-hole Couples Events
(914) 906-9146
Carol Nebel
Treasurer
(203) 918-6398
Andi Purple
Secretary
(703) 850-8806
Bev Chell
Past Chair
(646) 379-1228
Joanna Hicks
Ladies 9 Hole Co-Chair
(843) 415-6783
Nancy Noonan
Ladies 9 Hole Co-Chair
(412) 980-7370
Lori Queen
Ladies 18 Hole Invitational Chair
(843) 422-3448
Sandra Kelley
Ladies 18 Hole Invitational Chair
(706) 627-5474
WWGA Events
Orysia Meyers
(804) 332-1122
Tina Carr
WWGA Events
(703) 220-5590
Mary Navis
WWGA Events
(843) 301-8442
Bobbie Arlotta
WWGA Events
(215) 280-3460
Peggy Saunders
WWGA Events
(678) 557-9328
Wexford Golf Staff (843) 686-8812, teetime@wexfordhiltonhead.com
Name
Position
Scott Hunter
Director of Golf
shunter@wexfordhiltonhead.com
Bobby Blanken
1st Asst. Golf Professional
bblanken@wexfordhiltonhead.com
Derek Hobart
Asst. Golf Professional
dhobart@wexfordhiltonhead.com
Hunter Miller
Asst. Golf Professional
hmiller@wexfordhiltonhead.com
From left to right: Bev Chell, Nancy Noonan, Joanna Hicks, Orysia Meyers, Pat Smith, Sandra Kelley, Peggy Saunders, Tina Carr, Mary Navis, & Carol Nebel
Our Wexford Golf Professionals Scott Hunter, PGA—Director of Golf: Born and raised in Roanoke, VA, Scott attended George Mason University where he was one of the top collegiate golfers. After college, Scott tested his game professionally, making it through stage one of PGA Tour “Q” school. Scott has won the Assistant Championship, Professionals Championship, Hilton Head Open and Match Play Championship, all in 2005, earning recognition as one of the most “elite” golfers in the LowCountry. He was the First Assistant Golf Professional at Overbrook Country Club in Philadelphia, and Moss Creek Plantation in Hilton Head. Scott joined Wexford in 2011 and is responsible for all aspects of golf operations. Bobby Blanken, PGA—1st Assistant Golf Professional: Bobby is a new PGA member, elected in July of 2021. Bobby left Wexford after 5 years, to pursue other opportunities in the area at Secession Golf Club, but recently rejoined the Wexford family. Bobby attended the Professional Golfer’s Career College in Bluffton, South Carolina to establish a start in the golf industry. Bobby enjoys teaching all players of the game and helping with oversight of tournament and golf shop operations. He has also worked at Hampton Hall Club in Bluffton, South Carolina, and Hershey’s Mill Golf Club in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Derek Hobart—Assistant Golf Professional: Derek Hobart- Born and raised in the Traverse City, MiI area, Derek began his golf career at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club in High School. Working there for 10 years progressing to an Assistant Golf Professional. Since Arcadia Bluffs is a seasonal facility, he would go south during the cold winter months. Derek moved to Arizona for 2 years, and began his private club experience working at Desert Mountain and The Estancia Club. Derek joined the Wexford team in 2018 working as Outsides Services, and made his way up the Assistant Golf Professional and Merchandiser. Derek Loves the Merchandising side as well and enjoying teaching. He is currently working toward being a member of the PGA with a main focus in Merchandising.
Hunter Miller—Assistant Golf Professional: Hunter recently joined us from Southbridge Golf Club outside of Savannah, Georgia. Originally from Chillicothe, Ohio, Hunter graduated from Baldwin Wallace and then moved south to attend the Professional Golfer’s Career College in Bluffton. He has also worked at Crescent Point Golf Club and Berkeley Hall club. Hunter is currently enrolled as a PGA Level 1 associate, working towards his Class A PGA Membership.
Membership in WWGA Membership in WWGA is open to all Women Members of Wexford in good standing. We have one organization serving all lady golfers—18 hole, 9 hole and beginner players are all welcome to join and play!
2022 Annual Dues For the year beginning on January 1, 2022 the Board of WWGA has approved the following dues structure:
Full-time Resident
$70
Part-time Resident
$50
Junior (18 and under)
No charge
Annual dues are billed at the time of membership and annually in January to each WWGA member’s Wexford Member Account. Membership will be automatically renewed each year unless a change is requested or the member no longer owns property in Wexford. Membership fee is prorated to 50% for new members joining after July 1. See the WWGA section of the Wexford website for further details.
Benefits of Membership
Prizes for weekly games for 9 and 18 hole play during ‘In Season’ Ladies Day play (typically 14 or 15 weeks/season - Spring and Fall) All prizes and other special giveaways for WWGA’s major tournaments Prizes for the season-long tournaments played during the Winter & Summer Thursday season and Most Improved 9 and 18-hole Golfers for the year WWGA member handbook containing important information on the association Refreshments at member meetings.
While we welcome all Wexford women to play in WWGA sponsored events, a player must pay WWGA dues in order to win prizes in events planned and sponsored by the Association. A fee may be charged to non-members to cover subsidized food or event favors. Members become eligible for participation and prizes upon payment of dues and the establishment of a handicap.
Ladies Day Play by Season Our year includes Seasonal Play on Thursdays during the Spring and Fall with weekly games and prizes, with each season bookended by our popular “Opener” and “Closer” Tournaments and Luncheons. In the Winter season, we play a season long tournament with the opportunity to work on your game when the weather allows. During the Summer, there will be another season long game with prizes. Because of the variability of weather conditions and number of players each week, you should always check with the Pro Shop regarding the start time for Ladies Day golf. Generally, the following Ladies Day start times will apply:
Month
18-hole
9-hole
January and February
10:30 am
9:30 am
March and April
9:00 am
10:00 am
May thru September
8:30 am
9:30 am
October and November
9:00 am
10:00 am
December
10:30 am
9:30 am
Signing up for Ladies Day and Club Events For weekly play, please call or email the Pro Shop by 3pm on Wednesday to sign up for Thursday play and let them know if you will play 9 or 18 holes. This courtesy will allow the Staff sufficient time to prepare the pairings & scorecards for the next day. Email: teetime@wexfordhiltonhead.com If the scheduled event is a team event, there must be an even number of participants. If you call after the 3pm cutoff time, the Golf Staff will do their best to accommodate you in the next day’s event. In order that players have the opportunity to get to know and play with players other than their regular group, the Pro Shop will determine the pairings for Ladies Day play. For WWGA’s Season Opener, Closer and Solheim Cup Tournament, a Sign-Up sheet will be posted in the Pro Shop two to three weeks ahead of the event. Members will receive email updates and details will also be available on the WWGA section of the Wexford website.
Checking in Before Play All Golfers are required to check in at the Pro Shop before going out to play. This is a courtesy to the Pro Staff since they are not able to see the first tee and the staff can better manage the tee sheet and avoid any billing issues. In addition, in the event of an emergency or severe weather conditions, the golf staff will be better able to locate you on the course and assist you with any issues that you might encounter.
Note: it is not necessary to check in at the Pro Shop when playing Thursday Ladies Day or in Couples Events. Meet at the Practice Area and a representative from the Pro Shop will be there to check you in.
Wexford Golf Attire Policy Golfers must wear appropriate golf attire at all times anywhere on the golf course or any practice areas. The golf staff reserves the right to prohibit play or practice until dress code violations are corrected. Male golfers must wear shirts with real or mock collars; shirts must be tucked in. Blue jeans, cargo shorts, cutoffs and tee shirts are not permitted. Men’s shorts must adhere to the accepted country club length. Caps, if worn, must have the bill of the cap facing forward. Female golfers must wear golf dresses, skirts, skorts, slacks or Bermuda-length shorts. Tanktops, halter tops and jeans are not permitted.
Course Maintenance & Golf Course Care The golf course is closed on Mondays for maintenance. If the pin flags are replaced during the day, this is a signal that you may play the course if you walk or have your own cart and have paid the trail fee. Normal Guest Fees apply and you must inform the golf staff if guests accompany you.
Please follow the entry (into the fairway) and exit (near the green) gates to ensure and enjoy the pristine golf course conditions all year round.
Please repair all divots with sand, fix ball marks, and rake bunkers during your round.
In June and August, the course closes for extended periods for aeration and other maintenance. Check the website or the Pro Shop for more information.
Determining Maximum Score for a Hole Before a Handicap Index has been established: For a player submitting their first scores to obtain an initial Handicap Index, the maximum score for each hole played is Par for that hole PLUS 5 strokes. For example, if Par for that hole is 3, then the maximum score you could take on that hole is 8, i.e. Par 3 plus 5 = 8. After a Handicap Index has been established: For a player with an established Handicap Index, the maximum score for each hole played is limited to a Net Double Bogey. This would be calculated as follows: Par for the Hole, plus 2 strokes (i.e. Double Bogey), PLUS any Handicap strokes that the player receives on that hole (which yields “Net Double Bogey”). For example, if Par for the Hole is 4, and the player’s handicap for that hole is 1 stroke, the maximum score for that hole would be: Par of 4, plus 2 strokes, plus 1 handicap stroke, for a 7 stroke limit on that hole.
Deciding Which Tees to Play Wexford women typically play from the Red, Celebration or Green tees. The decision of which tees to play from is up to the player, and will affect your enjoyment of the game. The USGA’s “Tee it Forward” initiative recommends that players find the tees that best “fit” their game, even if these are not the longest yardage offered. Some significant holes to consider when making a “tee it forward decision” are Hole #1, Hole #4, Hole #7, Hole #9, Hole #11, and Hole #12.
Volunteer Opportunities WWGA is here to serve the lady golfers of our beautiful community. Members of the Board volunteer their time and energy working with the Pro Staff to create fun and exciting competitive events and opportunities for you to develop your skills. Each Board member takes responsibility for some aspect of women’s or couples golf here at Wexford and we are always in need of volunteers to help run events. If you have interest in serving on the Board or helping run/co-chair events we’d love to hear from you!
Events to Watch For in 2022 Rules Seminar—Wed, March 9th Wexford’s Director of Golf Scott Hunter will discuss the USGA Rules of Golf on the course with various scenarios that come into play during the round.
WWGA Trip to Ponte Vedra—April 24-26th Our ladies are planning a getaway golf trip to Ponte Vedra for a fun trip of golf, tennis and more!
Big Break / Big Smash / Big Pickle—May 5th One of our most popular annual events — the Wexford Golf and Tennis professional staffs team up to set up skills games at the driving range, putting green, tennis and pickleball courts.
Broad Creek Classic – May 13-14th This two-day tournament consists of different 9-hole formats, great competition, skills prizes, and fun competition with friends! Separate 18-hole & 9-hole divisions provide enjoyment for all skill levels to participate in this fantastic event.
Wexford Ladies Invitational – October 14-15th Our signature ladies event of the year is the Wexford Ladies Invitational Member-Guest Tournament. Invitations will be emailed in June, but make your plans early to invite 1, 2 or 3 nonWexford members as your guest(s). This year’s theme is “Welcome to Yellowstone” Practice rounds available Tuesday-Thursday of the week of the event. Golf at the Invitational is always competitive and fun, the dining and social events are always presented in classic Wexford style, and it’s a great opportunity to meet new friends while enjoying the beautiful Lowcountry here on Hilton Head Island.
9 Hole Member Guest — October 27-28th The Inaugural 9-Hole Ladies Member Guest will be held in the Fall of 2022. This exciting new event will feature two days of fantastic golf, in a scramble format, 9 Holes being played each day. Food, cocktails, and camaraderie will follow both rounds, and prizes will be awarded after the conclusion of the second day!
Teaching & Instruction The Pro Staff offers an extensive menu of teaching and instruction opportunities, including individual and group lessons, on course evaluations and playing lessons. In addition, they offer a wide range of scheduled and create-your-own clinics, for our lady golfers. Clinics include on-range instruction, as well as on-course instruction and strategy. Lesson Packages & Rates Director of Golf
$80.00 one hour
$45.00 1/2 hour
Assistant Professionals $75.00 one hour
$40.00 1/2 hour
6 one hour lessons
$375.00
3 one hour lessons
$180.00
One hour playing lesson
$75.00
9 Hole playing lesson
$175.00
Green-to-tee program
$525.00
7 lessons focusing on every aspect of the game, beginning with putting and moving up to the driver. The series is aimed for golfers to create a good foundation of fundamentals and can be tailored to new players or the more experienced golfers.
Ladies Day Formats (subject to change) Beat the Pro (Wexford Pro or Masters Pro) – Your net score versus the gross score recorded by a draw of a Wexford or Masters Pro. Better Ball or Best Ball— team game where the Better of two or Best of four ball scores is used on each hole. Bingo, Bango, Bongo – Points are awarded for firsts – first player to reach the green, player closest to the hole, first player to putt out. Most points wins. Black Marks – Individual game where Black Marks are given for balls hit into water, sand or more than 2 putts on any hole. Black Marks are added to score before subtracting handicap for Net score. Blind Nine or Blind Five– Individual play where the Pro Shop draws 9 (for 18) or 5 (for 9) random holes to determine the winner. Cha Cha Cha - On the first hole, one low net ball counts as the team score; on the second hole, two low net balls count; on the third hole, three low net balls count. The rotation starts over on the 4th hole. Chicago 312 – Each player plays their own ball. Team net score is comprised on 3 low net balls on par 4’s, 1 low net ball on par 5’s, and 2 low net balls on par 3’s. Easter Scrambled Egg – Team Scramble event with Easter egg scoring surprise. Evil Twin, Good Twin – Better ball of two players where the best 5 holes and the worst 4 holes are selected to determine the winner. Low Putts— play & score your own ball; count your putts. Lowest number of putts wins. Most Fairways—play & score your own ball; count number of fairways hit. Highest number of fairways hit wins. Mutt & Jeff – Only count your net scores on par 3’s and par 5’s. You must putt out all of these holes – no taking your maximum. Naughty or Nice— Individual format where the player counts their 5 best “Nice” and 4 worst “Naughty” holes (for 18 holes) or 3 best “Nice” and 2 worst “Naughty” holes (for 9 holes) with the result being the game score. Pro is Your Partner – Better ball with pro (Wexford or Masters pro) to potentially improve individual or team score, or win prizes by using the pro’s score. Texas Waltz – A team game where you’ll take the 1 best net ball of the foursome on par 5’s, 2 best net balls of the foursome on par 4’s, and 3 best net balls of the foursome on par 3’s. Also known as “1-2-3”. Trick or Treat – Select and circle any 9 holes on your team’s 18-hole scorecard before you tee off. After play, total these, less the handicap shown on your scorecard, to arrive at your team score.
Ladies’ Golf at Wexford 2021 Ladies Member Member
Hole in Ones Galore! Dorothy Taylor (Left) Sue MacCormack (right)
—Angela O’Dowd 2021 Women’s Club Champion
“Hats Off to Golf” -2021 Spring Opening Day
Solheim Cup - USA vs Europe
Team Europe
Team USA
Mary Reed, Joanne Staffa, Karen Kelly
Sandra Rossetti, Ingrid Soldan, Orysia Meyers
Angela O’Dowd, Jen Fisher, Mary Boland
Donna Flick, MC McEvoy, Bev Chell
Mary Soldo, Jamie Seale, Pat Smith
Jane Yetter, Sue MacCormack
Heather Wilcauskas
Pam Geiger, Jan McKelvey
Scott Hunter (Non Playing Captain)
Bobby Blanken (Non Playing Captain)
WWGA Trip to Daufuskie
2021 Ladies Invitational - “Shoot for the Stars”
Gross Champions -Jamie Seale -Samantha Lovell -Michele Hoover -Dolores Kelly
Net Champions -Sandy Stuckert -Michelle Staarman -Diana Stevens -Donna Harpsoe