WGA Booklet for 2023-2

Cullasaja Club 2023 WGA Schedule & Guidelines

Purpose The purpose of this organization is to: • Plan and conduct organized golf tournaments for Cullasaja Club Women's Golf Association golfers; • Encourage friendship, fellowship, and sportsmanship; • Promote the knowledge of golf rules and etiquette; and • Foster friendly relations with neighboring golf clubs.

Charles Beurmann, Head Professiona l Golf Shop - 828-526-9057

Starter - 828-526-6446 www.cullasajaclub.org

Officers - 2023 President - Jackie Martino - 727-415-4574 Vice President - Sue Mendenhall- 864-557-2171 Treasurer- Karen Roberts - 941-400-6101 Secretary - Kitsy Williams - 386-689-5564

Committees

Publicity/Communication: Monica Treadwell - 239-938-6365 Member-Guest Chair: Betsy Butler - 404-314-1663 18-Hole Inter-Club Chair: Barbara Knight - 828-787-1004 9-Hole Inter-Club Chair: Jeannie Wolf - 912-604-7879 Tournament Luncheon Coordinator: Jacquie Harris - 954-829-0555 Birdies &Pars: Cherry Tyde - 910-471-5206

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Annual Dues

• $50.00 • WGA Dues are billed to each Member's account in January and paid in February. • No refunds after June 1st • Women joining the WGA after August 1st will be charged $25.00 Sign Up for Tuesday and Tournament Play • How to sign up: 1. Using the Cullasaja Member App 2. Calling or texting - 828-526-6446 3. Online at www.cullasaja.org • Sign-Ups must be submitted by 4:00pm the day prior to the event. • Golf Professionals will manage the pairings. • Two scorecards shall be kept by each team. • Recognition of winners will be presented immediately after each event and after all scorecards have been collected. • $0.25 • Each Tuesday play day, 9 & 18 players wishing to partici pate will add a quarter to the 'pig' before leaving the prac tice area. • Participants who 'chip-in' that day will share the amount in the pig. • If there are no chip-ins that day, the amount in the 'pig' will carry over to the following week. • Play for 18-Hole players is 8:30am. • Play for 9-Hole players is 10:30am. Chip-In Pig

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Guests Playing on Weekly Play Days • The WGA welcomes guests playing with a member on normal weekly play days. • Guest scores will not be used for the tournament and therefore will not be eligible for any prize money. • Preview club members are considered as guests for weekly play days. • Green Fees are applicable. Tees Played in WGA Weekly Play and Events Players must declare the tees from which they desire to play in all WGA weekly play and events. To be eligible to compete from a partic ular set of tees and be eligible for payouts and awards, a player must demonstrate that the tees chosen are their usual set of tees. To do this, each player must post 10 of their last 20 scores played at Culla saja from the selected tees. The Golf Shop recommends the following tees: • VI Tees - 18-Holers • VII Tees - 9-Holers Note: 18-Holers may play from the V Tees if the wish. World Handicap System “GHIN” and Cap Patrol • Cullasaja Club requires established handicaps for all weekly game and tournament participation. • It’s the golfer’s responsibility to post ALL acceptable scores and maintain an honest and accurate handicap index. (Please see the appendix on page 14 for information regarding acceptable scores.) • Most games played will allow individual scores to be posted by each player, which may be done through the GHIN App. • Each member shall post her own Equitable Stoke Control (ESC) scores for all completed rounds of play as soon as possible after the round is

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completed. This includes Tuesday play and other WGA events and tournaments. • Equitable Stroke Control is the maximum score that a person can record per hole for handicap purposes. Equitable Stroke Control is NET double bogey for all players. (Please see the appendix on page 14 for information regarding how to calculate net double bogey.) • There is no limit to the number of times a player can record a net double bogey. • Cullasaja Club uses Cap Patrol to monitor score posting at Cullasaja. You may download and explore the Cap Patrol App as part of your golf membership. • All golf members must pay an annual handicap fee of $40. This fee is charged by the state appointed golf association to maintain players’ profiles. If you belong to another club, your handicap service fee does not travel and will not cover your Cullasaja handicap fee. You are required to pay a handicap fee to maintain your handicap at each club to which you belong.

Eligibility for Weekly and Year-End Prizes

• Be a member in good standing of the WGA. • Designate at the beginning of the season whether play ing in the 9-hole or 18-hole divisions. • Changing from the 9-hole to the 18-hole division may be done once during the season, at which point the new division will be played for the remaining season. • If changing from 18 to 9 holes for a tournament only, the member will be considered as a guest and ineligible to win prizes. • Weekly payouts are based on the number of players in each of the 9- and 18-hole divisions. If less than 8 players participate in a division, only first place will be awarded. In addition, a complete and finished round is required.

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Birdie & Par Competitions • Each member of the WGA must declare to play in either the 9-hold division or the 18-hole division. • Boxes for recording birdies for the 18-hole division and pars for the 9-hole division will be at the scoring table after weekly play and other tournaments. • It is each player’s responsibility to record her own birdies or pars. Birdie Box - 18-Hole Players • Each participant is responsible for posting their gross birdie scores to her birdie card immediately after each week’s play or other tournaments. • Cards indicate the dates and hole numbers. Record the gross score in the appropriate box on the card. • End-of-year awards will be given to the players having the most birdies in their flight. • In the event of any ties, payouts will be divided equally. Par Box - Two Divisions • 9-Hole players will designate if they are playing from the VI tees or from the VII tees and choose the appropriate par card. • Cards indicate the dates and hole numbers. Record the gross par score in the appropriate box on the card. • End of the year awards will be given to the players having the most pars in their division and in their flights. • In the event of any ties, payouts will be divided equally. Please Note Although not part of the birdie competition, 9-hole players may record any gross birdie scores on the back of their par cards. Doing so will make them eligible to receive a birdie pin at the closing luncheon. ALL BIRDIES AND PARS MUST BE PUTTED OUT NO “GIMMIES”

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PACE OF PLAY Pace of play is important for the enjoyment of all players in the competition. The cooperation of every member is requested to keep pace of play on time. Slow play by a few people can lessen the enjoyment for everyone on the course. • The goal is always to keep up with the group in front of you, not to stay ahead of the group behind you. • The objective for completing an 18-hole round is four hours and fifteen minutes. Think 15 minutes or less per hole. • If you have lost sight of the group in front of you, then your group is causing a backup. If your group is experiencing pace of play issues, the WGA recommends contacting the Starter. Call or text: 828-526-6446 Slow play will be administered in the following manner: Step 1: A golf staff member will notify the group they are out of position and encourage all players to regain their position on the course. Step 2: A golf staff member will give a verbal warning to the group that they have one and a half holes to regain their position. Step 3: A golf staff member will tell the group to pick up and proceed to the next tee box. All players will record net double bogey for their score in stroke play or loss of hole in match play. The WGA has implemented a time deadline for golf competitions. Scorecards must be given to the Professional Staff by the deadline, or the individual and or team may be disqualified from the competition. Deadline for 9- & 18-Holers - 1:00pm

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18-Hole Calendar of Events

Date

Tournament

Post

Tue May 23 Tue May 30 Mon Jun 5 Tue Jun 6 Tue Jun 13 Thu Jun 15 Tue Jun 20

Opening Day - Combined 9-Hole Scramble 9:30 am No

One best balls of Threesome (ABCD) Day 1 of Laurel Cup (Individual Ringer)

Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Day 2 of Laurel Cup (Individual Ringer)

Team Stableford (ABCD)

“Let’s Talk” Wine & Cheese Party for all WGA Members!

1 Gross Plus 1 Net

Tue Jun 27 Pin Placement (count 1 low net from pin placement 1, 2 from pin placement 2 and 3 from pin placement 3)

Thu Jun 29 Tue Jul 4 Mon Jul 10

Interclub - Cullasaja Club hosting this event

Team Stableford (HDCP)

Day 1 of President’s Cup (Individual Low Net paired by HDCP)

Tue Jul 11 Day 2 of President’s Cup (Individual Low Net paired by Day 1 score) Yes Tue Jul 18 9 and 18 Play Together! 18-hole scramble form VII Tees ! No Tue Jul 25 Fourball Match Play (HDCP) Yes Tue Aug 1 Two Best Balls of Foursome (ABCD) Yes Mon Aug 7 Day 1 of Member - Member (Low Net Better Ball of Twosome) Yes Tue Aug 8 Day 2 of Member - Member (Low Net Better Ball of Twosome) Yes Tue Aug 15 Strike 3 (throw out 3 worst holes) random pairing Yes Tue Aug 22 Bull’s Eye - 2 Best Balls of 4 less number of fairways hit on par 4s and number of greens hit on par 3s. Yes Thu Aug 24 Member - Guest Day 1 Yes Fri Aug 25 Member - Guest Day 2 Yes Tue Aug 29 Team Mutt & Jeff (count only scores from par 3s and par 5s) Yes Tue Sep 5 Course Closed for Aerification N/A Tue Sep 12 One best ball of Threesome (ABCD) Yes Mon Sep 18 Patriot’s Cup Pairings Party N/A Tue Sep 19 Patriot’s Cup (Front Modified Pinehurst, Back Shamble) No Tue Sep 26 Closing Day – Combined 9-Hole Scramble No

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9-Hole Calendar of Events

Date

Tournament

Post

Tue May 23

Opening Day - Combined 9-Hole Scramble 9:30 am

No

Tue May 30 Mon Jun 5

One best balls of Threesome (ABCD) Day 1 of Laurel Cup (Individual Ringer) Day 2 of Laurel Cup (Individual Ringer)

Yes Yes Yes

Tue Jun 6

Tue Jun 13 Thu Jun 15

Scramble – random pairing

No

“Let’s Talk” Wine & Cheese Party for all WGA Members!

N/A Yes

Tue Jun 20 Odds & Evens (one best ball on odd holes and two best balls on even holes) Tue Jun 27 One Best Ball and One Best Putt (Scores may not be from the same player) Yes Tue Jul 4 T&F (count only scores from holes that begin with a T [holes 2&3] and an F [holes 4&5]) Yes Mon Jul 10 Day 1 of President’s Cup (Individual Low Net paired by HDCP) Yes Tue Jul 11 Day 2 of President’s Cup (Individual Low Net paired by Day 1 score) Yes Tue Jul 18 9 and 18 Play Together! 18-hole scramble form VII Tees ! No Tue Jul 25 Team Shamble No Tue Aug 1 1 Better Ball of Threesome (ABCD) Yes Mon Aug 7 Day 1 of Member - Member (Low Net Better Ball of Twosome) Yes Tue Aug 8 Day 2 of Member - Member (Low Net Better Ball of Twosome) Yes Tue Aug 15 Strike 3 (throw out 3 worst holes) random pairing Yes Tue Aug 22 Bull’s Eye - 2 Best Balls of 4 less number of fairways hit on par 4s and number of greens hit on par 3s. Yes Thu Aug 24 Member - Guest Day 1 Yes Fri Aug 25 Member - Guest Day 2 Yes Tue Aug 29 Team Mutt & Jeff (count only scores from par 3s and par 5s) Yes Tue Sep 5 Course Closed for Aerification N/A Tue Sep 12 Team Stableford (ABCD) Yes Mon Sep 18 Patriot’s Cup Pairings Party N/A Tue Sep 19 Patriot’s Cup (Front Modified Pinehurst, Back Shamble) No Tue Sep 26 Closing Day – Combined 9-Hole Scramble No

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Major Tournament Schedule 2023

Laurel Cup • Monday, June 5th - 1:00 pm shotgun & Tuesday, June 6th - 8:30 am & 10:30 am shotgun starts • Format: two-day individual ringer tournament with a maximum score per hole of net double bogie. • 18-Hole & 9-Hole Divisions • Round one pairing will be established by player's handicap and round two by first day score. • A low gross prize will be awarded because of the net double bogie maximum for each hole. • Maximum score on each hole is net double bogey . President's Cup • Monday, July 10th - 1:00 pm shotgun starts & Tuesday, July 11th - 8:30 am & 10:30 am shotgun starts • Format: two-day individual Stableford • 18-Hole & 9-Hole Divisions • Round one pairing will be established by players’ handicaps and round two by players’ first day score. • Maximum score on each hole is net double bogey. Please Note • Three major tournaments have a 1:00 pm shotgun start. Please be aware that inclement weather could result in delays. • An 18-hole player cannot play as a 9-hole player in major tournaments other than the member-guest. • Exact game day rules will be presented on day of play. • All games will be handicapped by the golf professional staff. • The tournament committee (WGA Officers and Golf Professionals) reserves the right to cancel, change, or modify any of the events as necessary. • All ties will be broken using the USGA guidelines and procedures.

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Member - Member • Monday, August 7th - 1:00 pm shotgun starts & Tuesday, August 8th - 8:30 am & 10:30 am shotgun starts • Format: Low Net Better Ball of Twosome both days • 18-Hole & 9-Hole Divisions • Round one pairing will be established by player’s handicap and round two by first day score. • Maximum score on each hole is net double bogey WGA Member - Guest Please Note: To be eligible to play in this tournament, each member must confirm that their guest has a current, accurate and verifiable GHIN handicap index . A current, accurate and verifiable index requires a handicap record validated through a USGA sanctioned program. • Thursday, August 24th & Friday, August 25th • Four Player Teams - Two-Day 2 Best Ball Ringer Tournament • 18-Hole & 9-Hole Divisions • Each member may invite ONE guest. If the field is not filled within two weeks of the registration deadline, then each member may invite up to three guests. Club Championship • Friday, August 11 & Saturday, August 12 - tee times • 18-Hole & 9-Hole Divisions

• Championship Flight - Stroke Play • Net Flight - Individual Stableford Patriot’s Cup Match • Monday, September 18th - Red & Blue Pairing Party!

• Tuesday, September 19th - Patriot’s Cup - 8:30 am shotgun start • Format: two-player teams from Red & Blue teams play against each other. • 18-Hole Players: 1st 9 holes - Modified Pinehurst (alternate shot) 2nd 9 holes - 2-person scramble • 9-Hole Players: 9-Hole Scramble

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lnterclub 2023 Purpose: To provide friendly competition among the ladies of local area clubs: Cullasaja Club Highlands Country Club

Highlands Falls Country Club Country Club of Sapphire Valley Wildcat Cliff Country Club Old Edwards Club Trillium Country Club Lake Toxaway Country Club

Eligibility: Participants must be active members or guests of each club's ladies golf association and have a handicap of 36.0 or less. For scoring purposes, however, a maximum playing handicap of 32 will be applied.

Fees: Each participant will pay $75.00 per event.

Prizes: Gift certificates for merchandise in the host golf shop.

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Events: Foursomes will be composed of players from each club either with similar handicaps or ABCD pairings. Each event is team vs. team. The suggested format is one best ball of the foursome.

Club: Each club will designate an Interclub representative who shall be responsible for publicizing Interclub events at her club and planning the luncheon when her club is the host.

9-Hole lnterclub Dates: None are currently scheduled.

18-Hole lnterclub Dates:

June 29

Cullasaja CC

July 6

Highlands CC

August 21

CC of Sapphire Valley

September 21 Wildcat Cliffs CC October 5 Highlands Falls CC

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Year-End Awards Prizes are awarded for play only on WGA Tuesday sponsored events and major tournaments. Tournament awards will be presented immediately after each event and winners will be further recognized at the closing luncheon. The following awards will be presented at the closing luncheon: • A member is required to join the handicap roster at Cullasaja. In this case, it’s possible that a player will have two golf club affiliations under the same GHIN number. Please contact Head Golf Professional, Charles Beurmann, directly for assistance in setting up a handicap at Cullasaja. • A member must have a minimum of ten scores posted from WGA events. • Winners are determined by the greatest percentage decrease in handicap index. This calculation includes individual scores from WGA events and all rounds played at Cullasaja. Birdie Pins Any 9-hole or 18-hole player that records at least one gross birdie during the current WGA season will be eligible for a ‘birdie pin’ at the closing luncheon. Birdie Box 18-Hole Participants • Gift Certificates to the Golf Shop will be awarded by flights. • Flights will be established based on a person’s current handicap index and by the number of participants. • In the event of any ties, payout will be divided equally. Par Box 9-Hole Participants - Two Divisions • Division 1: Players playing from the VI Tees. • Division 2: Players playing from the VII Tees. • Flights may be created in each division based on a person’s current handicap index and by the number of participants. • In the event of any ties, payout will be divided equally. Most Improved Player 9 & 18 Holes • To be eligible for this award:

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Appendix

Acceptable Scores A score is acceptable for handicap purposes if the round has been played: • In an authorized format of play (see Rule 2.1a) over at least the minimum number of holes required for either a 9-hole or an 18-hole score to be acceptable (see Rule 2.2); i.e., 7 holes for a 9-hole score and 14 holes for an 18-hole score. • In the company of at least one other person, who may also act as a marker (subject to satisfying any other requirements of the Rules of Golf), • By the Rules of Golf (see Rule 2.1b), • On a golf course with a current Course Rating and Slope Rating, where length and normal playing difficulty is maintained at a consistent level (see Appendix G), • On a golf course during its active season. If one or more of the requirements set out above is not met, the score is not acceptable for handicap purposes. (Rule 2.1, Rules of Handicapping) Information is from: https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/handicap ping/world-handicap-system/world-handicap-system-usga-golf-faqs/faqs---accept able-for-handicap-purposes.html Net Double Bogey The net double bogey adjustment sets a maximum score on any hole for handicap purposes ensuring that a bad hole does not impact your handicap index too severely. Calculation: par + 2 + handicap strokes (pops!) you receive on that hole = net dou ble bogey

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Image Credits Front & back: Photographer Karen Roberts, “Fall Flow ers,” 2020 Front image: Public Domain, “Vintage Golf Lady,” 2019, https://freesvg.org/golf-lady Page 11: Artist Steve, “Women Golfers,” 2021, https:// www.etsy.com/shop/CartoonguyShop?ref=sim ple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1103267067 Page 12: Photographer Robert Ruggiero, “U5HMj5J6Opg,” 2020, Free to use under the Unsplash License, unsplash.com

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