EASTMORELAND WOMEN S GOLF CLUB 2017 HANDBOOK

EASTMORELAND WOMEN S GOLF CLUB 2017 HANDBOOK

WELCOME! WELCOME to Eastmoreland Women s Golf Club! We are delighted to have you join us for 2017. We have a great group of women you will enjoy playing with. EWGC Club General Guidelines are as follows: Any woman golfer with a USGA handicap index of 40.4 or less may be a member. There will be 3 flights for weekly competition. Days of play for current dues paying members are Thursday and/or Saturday mornings and run from March through October. Thursday and Saturday Tee Time 8:45 am March, April and October 8:15 am May thru September Annual dues of $65.00 include handicapping through OGA, the Hole In One Club, and PNGA membership. (Green fees are paid separate from membership dues.) $3.00 is collected each play day for Gross, Net and Pay ball prizes. $5.00 is collected for Tournaments and Special Days play. Hole in One payout of $100.00 is given out ASAP (usually within 1 week.) A Roster of Members will be emailed to each member in mid-april and then once more during the season, at the discretion of the Board. Page 1

EASTMORELAND WOMEN S GOLF CLUB The Eastmoreland Women s Golf Club (EWGC) was founded in 1964 when the Eastmoreland Men s Club and Women s Club formally separated their affiliation. In those days the club was known locally as The Eastmoreland Thursday Ladies and the Eastmoreland 18-holers. Annual dues were $3.00. Nobody had heard of micro-fiber yet. Golf shorts were wool and the best-dressed members had a closet full of Alpaca sweaters. In 2000 the EWGC added a Saturday 18-hole group, offering league-type play for women unable to play on Thursday and becoming the only local organized ladies golf group with guaranteed, premium Thursday and Saturday tee times. While green fees and annual dues have increased since 1964, the founding goals of the club remain intact - encouraging women golfers to have fun, meet new players and promoting the interest and knowledge of golf among women. Today, EWGC welcomes golfers of diverse backgrounds and golf playing abilities. Member handicaps range from single digits to 40.4 and annual dues are $65. We compete with and against each other in organized play and tournaments; we learn the rules and etiquette of the game; and above all, we have fun and make lifelong friendships. On behalf of the EWGC Board, we welcome new and returning members as we celebrate 52 years of golf at the historic and beautiful Eastmoreland Golf Course. Page 2

EASTMORELAND WOMEN S GOLF CLUB Executive Board and Committee Members President Kim Kolin 503-624-4944 Vice President Sara LaBorde 971-263-3263 Past President Donna Lindell 503-706-0117 Secretary Sue Plato 971-544-7577 Communications Ann-Marie Lundberg 503-313-5873 Eclectic Kathleen Wall 503-339-6435 Financial Secretary Rusty Beckel 503-799-9540 Handicapping Dianna Gray 503-888-6444 Historian Patsy Pitts 503-750-4684 Membership Eileen Johnston 503-201-1643 OGA Director Rusty Beckel 503-799-9540 OWPLGA Rep Pat Schwindt 503-342-6355 Play Day Captain Laura Walls 503-888-6344 Publications Sara LaBorde 971-263-3263 Rules Rusty Beckel 503-799-9540 Social Heidi Fredriksen 503-407-3080 Tournament Martha Peterson 503-758-1140 Treasurer Pat Schwindt 503-342-6355 General Information EWGC is governed by its Constitution and is operated by the above governing Board and volunteer Committees. Meetings are open to all members. The Day s Play Captain is a volunteer, and manages the weekly golf schedule. Members are asked to volunteer monthly to help the Play Day Captain with the games and pay outs. Any questions on day s play can be directed to either the Play Day Captain or the Monthly Captain. Page 3

Helpful Hints for Members: DAY S PLAY PROCEDURES Go upstairs and check for new handicap and day s play information. Sign in on ALL Day of Play sheets for your flight. Pay $3.00 for day s play: put money in pouch and check paid by your name, or follow the Day s Play Captain s directions. Pick up scorecard; enter name, date and handicap. Pay green fees at Pro Shop. Be at the first tee by: 8:45 March, April and October 8:15 May thru September Tee time and groupings may be re-arranged if needed so please be early! Trade scorecards with a player in your play group. Mark your ball before teeing off. Questions regarding Winter/Summer Rules should be addressed to the Monthly Captain prior to teeing off. You may also check with the pro shop. Any questions on score should be discuss and settle before the next hole. Page 4

SCORECARDS LEGIBLY Complete your score card with: Your full name and the day s date. Cards must be signed by the player & Marker Gross Score Handicap Net score Putts Adjusted score to post After completing your round: Complete your scorecard Complete both score sheets gross/net/birdie/net and pay ball, use actual, not adjusted score Tally your total for the Game of the Day, and write that score in the area provided on the gross/net sheet. Complete your Eclectic Tracking Card in the green index card box on the table. If you pick up on a hole: Put an X on scorecard Show PU (pick up) on gross/net sheet You can post your score with the maximum equitable stroke control (see chart posted on wall by the handicap computer) for that hole You can qualify for pay balls on all other holes but will not be eligible for gross and net pay out for the day s competition. Page 5

AFTER PLAY Verify scores in your group, sign and countersign your scorecards. Go upstairs & fill out all flight sheets using actual scores. Fill out the Eclectic Tracking Card (in the Index Card Box) by circling your improved score for each hole. PAY the PIG-for-PUTTS: *If you 3-putt a green, donate a nickel; 4-putt, a dime; 5- putt, a quarter! Money will be paid out at a yearly Putt-for- Pig Day (Sept28/30.) Birdies/Eagles: post on the Birdie Tree and put a quarter in the Tweety Bank for each one you make. Leave score card on the table. Sign up for next week s play on the schedule sheet on the table or call in Post your adjusted score on-line at www.ghin.com or use the computer. Note: Scores from an Eastmoreland Tournament, will be posted by the Handicap Committee. Remember, it s easy to sign-up to play! Call the Pro Shop at 503 774-2900. Ask to be signed up to play with the EWGC ladies on Thursday or Saturday or both! * Cancel your tee time if you must, BUT do it by: - Tuesday 6pm for Thursday play - Thursday 6 pm for Saturday play Page 6

EXPLANATION OF GAMES Competitions are by flight according to handicaps for award purposes so everyone has a chance to win. Members must participant in the game of the day, either on Thursday or Saturday. If you are planning to play both days, you need to choose which day you wish to play the game before you start play on Thursday. Odd or Even: After play, draw for odd or even holes, and use the total of your gross scores on those holes to score the game. HI: Keep track of all your strokes from 100-yards in, including putts. Fewest points win. Ding: A putt that does not reach the hole is considered a Ding Fewest number of Dings win. 1-2-3 Waltz: 4-person team game. Hole 1, use lowest score from team. Hole 2, use 2 lowest scores from the team. Hole 3, use 3 lowest scores. Repeat Random Hole Best Score: After the round is played, a blind draw will pick 2 holes on the front nine and 2 on the back nine. The person with the lowest combined net score for the 4 holes is the winner. Use best total net score as the tiebreaker. Tee to Green: Subtract number of putts from the total score. Gross Blind Draw 2 Lady Best Ball: Play your usual game. After play, a partner within your flight will be drawn for a team Best Ball (Gross & Net) Stableford: Points for Scoring: Bogie = 1; Par = 2; Birdie = 3; Eagle = 4; Albatross = 5 F&T s: Gross score for holes beginning with the letters F&T Ones: Gross Score for Holes 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18 (9holes) Page 7

CANCELLATION POLICY EWGC members are required to provide adequate notification to the Eastmoreland Pro Shop. If you have signed up and need to cancel, CALL the Pro Shop at 503-775-2900 by the following time: Thursday tee times must be cancelled no later than 6:00 pm on the Tuesday prior to the Thursday Play Day. Saturday tee times must be cancelled no later than 6:00 pm on the Thursday prior to the Saturday Play Day. Inclement weather is not considered an excuse for late cancellation or no show. Failure to show, reduces the revenue for Eastmoreland Golf Course, so make sure to call if you can t play. If you for some reason you can t make it (sick, personal event) - even if it is at the last minute, please call and let the Pro Shop know you won t be playing so the Play Day Captain can re-arrange foursomes if necessary. If you haven t signed up for the day, but want to play, call the Pro Shop early on the day of play to see if there is an opening to play. Page 8

2017 EWGC PLAYDAY SCHEDULE THURSDAY SATURDAY Special Notes Date Game Date Game Sign-up Cut Offs: MARCH MARCH Thursday play sign up 4 Opening Meeting-Scramble cutoff is Tuesday 6 PM. 9 3' & 5's 11 3's & 5's Saturday play sign up 16 F & T's 18 F & T's cutoff is Thursday 6 PM. 23 Low Putts 25 Low Putts 30 Ones APRIL APRIL Notify ProShop 1 Ones 6 Stableford 8 Stableford 13 Tee to Green 15 Tee to Green 20 HI (100 yds & in) 22 HI (100 yds & in) 27 Odd or Even (Draw) 29 Odd or Even (Draw) MAY MAY **If you can't make your Saturday Tee Times, please cancel by 6 PM Thursday. ProShop: 503-775-2900 4 Team 1-2-3 Waltz 6 Team 1-2-3 Waltz 11 Random Hole (Draw) 13 Random Hole (Draw) 18 **Spring Best Ball** 20 **Spring Best Ball** Tee Times 25 JUNE Long & Short 27 JUNE Long & Short (time to be on 1st Tee) 8:45 am: March, April 8:15 am: May thru Sept. 1 Tee to Green 3 Tee to Green 8:45 am: October 8 Stroke Play 10 **Mixer Quota Tournament** 15 HI (100 yds in) 17 HI (100 yds in) 22 Flag Day 24 Flag Day Club Championship 29 Stroke Play *To be eligible to play in JULY JULY the Club Championship, 1 Away Day you MUST have played 5 6 Team Best Ball 8 Team Best Ball times with the club. 13 **Net Tournament** 15 **Net Tournament** 20 3's & 5's 22 3's & 5's 27 Away Day 29 Away Day AUG AUG Nine and Wine 3 Stroke Play 5 **EWGC Cup** June 10 Ones 12 Ones July 17 Tee to Green 19 Tee to Green August 24 Stroke Play 26/27 **Club Championship** 31 Team 1-2-3 Waltz SEPT SEPT Aeration 2 Team 1-2-3 Waltz Spring: End of March 7 HI (100 yds & in) 9 HI (100 yds & in) Fall: 2nd week of Oct. 14 **Chapman Tournament** 16 **Chapman Tournament** 21 F & T's 23 F & T's 28 Putt for Pig 30 Putt for Pig Subject to Change OCT OCT Games may be moved on 5 Tee to Green 7 Tee to Green the schedule due to 12 3's & 5's 14 3's & 5's weather or other reasons. 19 Odd or Even (Draw) 21 Odd or Even (Draw) 26 Stableford 28 Stableford Awards Banquet: Oct. Page 9 & 10

SPEED OF PLAY Eastmoreland Golf Course has a speed of play policy that governs the pace of play so that by the end of the day all players finish their round in 4.5 hours or less. Suggestions Practice ready golf when reasonable. USGA Rules govern the order of play, however, in stroke play there is no penalty for playing out of order. Undue Delay and Slow Play can result in penalties to a player or an entire group if they fall behind the group in front of them, or the 4 ½ hour round expectation. Make sure your ball is clearly marked for identification. Select the club for your next shot as you walk to your ball. One or two practice swings. Scoring partners are responsible for spotting partner s ball! When riding, drop passengers off at their ball before proceeding to yours. If your group is more than ½ holes behind, the first 2 players that have finished the hole should proceed to the next tee. Pull carts and bags to back of green so not to block approaching group. If you believe your ball may be out of bounds or may be lost outside of a water hazard, announce and play a provisional ball. Hole # 13 - The approximate distance from Red Tees marker on the tee box to the gulley is 150 yds. The gulley is 60 yds across. To promote speed of play, do not look for balls in the gulley. You may proceed to the drop zone. Keep in mind that your place on the golf course is directly behind the group in front of you. Page 11

EASTMORELAND GOLF COURSE INFORMATION 2425 SE Bybee Blvd, Portland OR 97202 Pro Shop: (503) 775-2900 Directions to the golf course In Portland, take 99E (McLoughlin Ave.) south to the Eastmoreland exit. Turn east onto Bybee Blvd, then proceed over the viaduct, and turn left into the golf course parking lot. General Tee times/reservation policy Seven days in advance (in person) or 6 days by phone. Call to reserve other times. Walk-ons available. Course Stats: Red Tees: 5,646 yards, rating: 72.0, slope: 125 Pro Shop Personnel: Clark & Rob Cumpston, Head Professional JR Allen, Andrew Hoff, Mark Iggulden, Byron Patton, Chris Wilson Teaching Pros: Ray Comella Michael Charles Facilities: Pro shop, driving range, motorized carts, pull cart and club rental available. Full restaurant and lounge (Eastmoreland Grill). *************************************************************** EWGC Sign Up Procedure There are two ways to sign up to play with EWGC. 1. Call the Pro Shop. To play Thursday: call no later than Tuesday 6:00 pm to play with the Thursday group. To play Saturday: call no later than Thursday 6:00 pm to sign-up to play with the Saturday group. 2. Sign up on your Play Day the week before (the sign-up sheet will be on the upstairs table.) Page 12

LOCAL RULES USGA Rules of Golf shall be observed in all golf events, and shall be enforced and interpreted by the Rules Committee. NEW! When a player s ball lies on the putting green, there is no penalty if the ball or ball-marker is accidentally moved by the player, his partner, his opponent, or any of their caddies or equipment. The moved ball or ball-marker must be replaced as provided in Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1. This Local Rule applies only when the player s ball or ballmarker lies on the putting green and any movement is accidental. Note: If it is determined that a player s ball on the putting green was moved as a result of wind, water or some other natural cause such as the effects of gravity, the ball must be played as it lies from its new location. A ball-marker moved in such circumstances is replaced. Distance measuring devices are allowed under Local Rule (14-3). Cell phone apps or any other multi-function device may be used as long as it measures distance only and complies with Appendix IV in the Rules. Winter vs. Summer Rules Winter or Summer rules will be posted in the EWGC room on play day. Unless otherwise instructed you should assume Summer Rules, which is to play the ball where it lies. *Winter Rules - Through the green (not in hazard or bunker) the player may MARK, lift, clean and place the ball no more than 6 inches from its original lie, no nearer the hole in the same cut of grass. A player may not take relief under this rule if anything makes the stroke impracticable (e.g. a ball lies to close to a tree or in deep grass that you wouldn t otherwise be able to play it). There is a drop zone at Hole # 12, across the hazard, two club lengths from the lower edge of the left bunker. There is a drop zone at Hole #13 which can be used on the players 3 rd or higher stroke. It is located 2 club lengths on either side of the 150 yd Pole, no closer to the hole. Page 13

LOCAL RULES (cont.) Provisional Ball Local rule: If there is doubt whether a ball is in or is lost in the water hazard from the tee on #16, in addition to your options under Rule 26-1 you may declare and hit a provisional. If your ball is found in the water hazard you may play it as it lies or if you choose not, you MUST play the provisional ball. Animal Dung: If your ball lies on or has dung adhering to the ball, you may MARK, lift, clean and place at the NEAREST point of relief from the dung. You MUST give your fellow competitors the opportunity to agree and witness the lifting and placing. Mud and worm casings are not dung and not subject to relief in summer rules Code of Conduct Policy All EWGC members and guests are expected to conduct themselves according to the Code of Conduct. EWGC reserves the right to suspend or terminate a player s participation in the Club if found to be in violation of the policy. If a player is terminated, her club fee is not refundable. EWGC members and guests are expected to: know and play by the Rules of Golf, conduct themselves at all times in a sportsmanlike manner, respect the golf course and the rights of other contestants, fulfill their playing obligations and know and abide by the EWGC Pace of Play Policy. The Spirit of the Game Golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by the Rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the game of golf. Eastmoreland Women s Golf Club (EWGC) believes in modeling, playing under a shared Code of Conduct that furthers our enjoyment in golf. The overriding principle is that consideration should be shown to others on the course at all times. The EWGC Code of Conduct Policy is posted upstairs and on the website. Page 14

TOURNAMENTS and TROPHIES Prize money is paid out for all tournaments! Amounts and places depend on the size of field for all tournaments. We strive to pay out 1 / 3 to ½ of the field so all have a chance! TOURNAMENTS Spring 2-Woman Best Ball Tournament (May18/20) One-day tournament. $5.00 entry fee per person. Maximum 10 stroke difference between partners. Mixer Quota Tournament (June 10) One-day mixer. $5.00 entry fee per person. 4 person teams Open to women and men Quota Format: Team totals are what counts! Net Tournament (July13/15) This is a 1-day, individual tournament using your net score with $5 entry fee. PRIZE MONEY awarded for each Flight, and Low Gross and Net of the field. AND LOW GROSS AND NET OF THE FIELD. Club Championship (August 26 & 27) This is a 2-day, stroke play, individual tournament with a $5 entry fee. You must play 5 times between March and Aug. to qualify to play in the Championship. The Tournament will take place on a Saturday and Sunday in August for all Thursday and Saturday players. PRIZE MONEY awarded for each Flight, and Low Gross and Net of the field. AND LOW GROSS AND NET OF THE FIELD. Page 15

TOURNAMENTS (cont.) Fall 2-Woman Chapman Tournament (Sept. 14/16) One-day tournament. $5.00 entry fee per person. Maximum 10 stroke difference between partners. 9 and Wine Evenings June 14th at 4pm July 19th at 4 pm August 23rd at 4 pm Call into ProShop by Monday 6 pm prior to event. Come join us for a fun evening of wine, golf and buffet dinner. EWGC World Cup! (August) This is a fun team event styled after the Solheim Cup. Choose your country & sign up for the International or USA teams! Trophies Dave Duvall Trophy - Lowest net score of the year. Most Improved Trophy Awarded to the most improved player as determined by the Sept. OGA handicap printout. Club Championship Trophy Awarded to the Low Gross of the Field for the Club Championship Tournament. President s Trophy Awarded by President to anyone she feels made a special contribution during the year. 2016 TROPHY WINNERS President s Trophy Most Improved Trophy Club Championship Trophy Dave Duval Trophy Rusty Beckel Mary Jewell Rusty Beckel Mary Jewell Page 16

HANDICAP When a player makes an application to EWGC and pays her dues, she will be issued a USGA GHIN number and a local number. To get a handicap, the member must post FIVE 18 hole rounds. Posting your Score: At the conclusion of each round (or as soon as possible) post your score. Post all scores, every time you play, here or elsewhere, even 9 holes. Posting your scores maintains your handicap. You may use the computer upstairs to post your scores or post on-line at www.ghin.com 2017 Oregon Golf Association (OGA) Handicapping Revision Dates OGA revises our handicaps on the 1 st & 15 th of each month from March thru November. You can check handicap information on the web at the OGA Website: www.oga.org Your Eastmoreland Handicap is found on the inside of the upstairs storage closet door. Equitable Stroke Control Handicap Adjustments Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) sets a maximum score that a player can post on any hole, depending on the player s 18-hole course handicap. Example: Using your course handicap, which is posted upstairs, use the following table to know what the maximum hole score you can post on a hole. If a player has a 25 handicap, she can post a maximum hole score of 8 on any hole. There would be no limit to the number of 8 s this player could take. Put your total number of actual strokes for the hole on your scorecard, but post your ESC maximum. Handicap Maximum Score Posted 0-9 2 over par 10-19 7 per hole 20-29 8 per hole 30-39 9 per hole 40 and over 10 per hole Page 17

COME HAVE FUN Help to promote EWGC! Invite a guest Tell your friends Hand out a business card Events to watch for! EWGC World Cup 9 and Wine evenings June, July and August Awards Banquet: TBD Meeting Elect New Officers Awards Trophies Fun Christmas Lunch: TBD Please volunteer to help in 2017! Play Day Captain and Tournament Chair would love your assistance! Facebook: EWGC Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1713232062252 62/ EWGC Website: WWW.EWGC.CLUB Page 18