Topic... Page 2012 Men s Section Committee Executive 2 Coordinators and Helping Hands by Appointment... 3 Event Convenor Mandate... 4 Tournament Schedule... 5 Tournament Descriptions... 6 Handicap Match Play... 8 The Ervin Cup... 9 Wednesday Night League... 11 Handicap Information... 12 Tie Breaking Rules... 14 Millcroft Golf Club Pace of Play Policy... 15 Slow Play A Self Examination... 16 Page 1
2012 Men s Section Committee Executive Elected Captain Ross Bamford The Captain chairs and prepares agenda for Men s Committee meetings, oversees all golf activities and is a Member of the Nominating Committee and the Rules Committee. He also performs other duties as required. Past Captain Costa Schizas The Past Captain chairs the Nominating Committee, acts as advisor to the Captain and conducts the annual elections. First Vice Captain Rob Lemoine The First Vice Captain assumes the duties of the Captain when he is not present and serves on the Nominating Committee. Second Vice Captain The Second Vice Captain acts as liaison with the course Superintendent and assists the Captain as required from time to time. Secretary Phil Psutka The Secretary keeps records of Men s Committee business and attendance in the minutes. He distributes copies to Members of the Committee with notice of the next meeting. Treasurer Dave Ervin The Treasurer collects and disburses the Men s Committee funds, maintains a set of books to cover the financial operations and assets, presents financial reports to regular committee meetings, an annual report to the annual meeting, and liaises with the Pro Shop representatives. Tournament Coordinator The Tournament Coordinator in conjunction with the Captain, establishes the tournament schedule for the year. Assists the various tournament directors, and keeps statistics concerning each tournament. The members of the committee will will help to convene at least two tournaments a year. Page 2
Coordinators and Helping Hands by Appointment Handicap Coordinator Scott Irving Oversee the computerized program for maintaining the handicaps of Members of the Section. Investigate concerns regarding members handicaps and refer them to the Rules Committee. Pro Shop Representative-Natalie Huer The Pro Shop Representative acts as liaison between the Pro Shop and the Men s Committee. She also provides invaluable assistance to the Convenors of Club tournaments. GAO Representative Scott Irving The GAO Representative represents Millcroft Golf Club at the Ontario Golf Association. Wednesday League Coordinators Tom Walker (7-11) Coordinators, Assistants and Helping Hands: Ross Bamford, Rob Lemoine, John Giandomenico, Peter Perrone, Ryan Leeming, Kevin Murphy, Gary Raulino, Dean Stavro, Costa Schizas, Walt Chapatis, Phil Psutka, Scott Irving, Don Levesque, Terry Friel, Jerry MacDonald, Tom Walker, Dave Ervin, Mark Raven and Terry Gill. Sunday League Ringer Board Coordinator- John Giandomenico Rules and Nominating Committee Captain, GAO Representative, Handicap Coordinator Assesses and resolves any issue or dispute arising from the playing of a Men s Section event, including matches, basing their decision(s) on the rules of golf as modified by any local rules. NOMINATING COMMITTEE - Past Captain, Captain, First Vice Captain Presents a slate of Officers for consideration at the annual meeting. All members of the Men s Section are encouraged to become Members of the Committee. Please approach any Member of the Committee if you would be interested. Page 3
Event Convenor Mandate Prior to the Event: [in conjunction with the pro shop] Coordinate the posting of the sign-up sheets with the Pro shop. Discuss tournament with Millcroft Director of Golf. Discuss meals with caterer if required. Review the existing event rules to ensure accuracy of content. Notify the Millcroft Director of Golf 15 days prior to the Tournament date of how many tee times will be required. Prepare a tournament rules sheet (copy sign up sheet and staple to score cards). Assign tee times and prepare score cards/foursomes/teams and notify the Millcroft Director of Golf 3 to 4 days prior to the Tournament date. Whenever possible, one convener should tee off early, with the other(s) going later, to ensure maximum coverage on the event day. Post the schedule. On the day of the Event: Be at the first tee prior to your own tee time to greet golfers and answer questions. Assist the Pro shop as required with registration, fee collection, etc. When not on the course, be available for questions and problem resolution. Double-check all scorecards for accuracy. Assist the Pro shop as required with scorecard collection, scoring and prize allocation. Conduct the presentation of prizes. Following the Event: Prepare the tournament summary and file it with the Tournament Coordinator and Treasurer. Post the list of winners on the bulletin board. Handicap Coordinator to make sure that all participants enter their scores and properly reflect Equitable Stroke Control and Tournament Designation. Tournament scorecards are passed on to the Ringer Board Coordinator. The Tournament Coordinator shall retain all the year s reports and pass them on to the incoming coordinator for the following year. Page 4
Tournament Schedule Millcroft Men s Section 2012 Tournament Cost Prize Day Date 1 st Tee Time Convenors Opening Tournament Modified Shotgun - Scramble and Lunch $25 Cert. Sat April-14 8:06 Shotgun Ross Bamford Rob Lemoine John Giandomenico Handicap Match Play Round one for 32, 64 or qualifier $10 Cash Wed May-02 2:00 Peter Perrone Kevin Murphy Ryan Leeming Tombstone $10 Cert. Wed May-23 2:00 Gary Raulino Dean Stavro Costa Schizas Handicap Stroke Play Championship & Men s Senior Club Championship $20 Cert. Wed Wed June-06 June-13 2:00 2:00 John Giandomenico Walt Chapatis Phil Psutka Two Man - Betterball $10 Cert. Wed June-27 2:00 Scott Irving Don Levesque Martin s Revenge $10 Cert. Wed July-18 2:00 Terry Friel Jerry MacDonald Club Championship $30 Cert. Sat Sun Mon August-04 August-05 August-06 7:30 7:30 7:30 Ross Bamford Rob Lemoine Costa Schizas Stableford - 4 Man Team $10 Cert. Wed August-22 2:00 Tom Walker Terry Gill Irvin Cup $20 Cash Wed WEd September-5 September-12 2:00 2:00 Dave Ervin Mark Raven Tom Walker Committee Day Cash Sat September-22 Ross Bamford Rob Lemoine Closing Tournament (Modified Shotgun and Lunch) $25 Cash Sat September-29 9:15 Shotgun Ross Bamford Rob Lemoine Page 5
Tournament Descriptions Opening Scramble This is our opening tournament that is guaranteed fun for all. The format is a Modified Texas Scramble and is followed by a lunch. Each player drives off the tee. The team captain determines the most advantageous position. Mark the position of the chosen ball. Each player then plays his own ball from this spot to completion of the hole. Handicap Match Play Championship This is a singles match play competition, using 90% of your handicap, to determine the champion. This is a single knockout competition. The event continues over the course of the season, with deadlines for the completion of each round. If there are less than 64 (or 32) entries the first round will be a qualifying round to reduce the field to 32 (or 16). Tombstone Tournament This event is for a two man team & individuals will be paired. Teams of two golfers are given a total number of strokes, based on their handicaps. When these strokes are all used up, the team dies, and places their tombstone at that point. The idea is to get as far around the course as possible without dying and being buried. Handicap Stroke Play Club Championship This event consists of two rounds (36 holes) of stroke play, on two consecutive days, using full handicaps. There are prizes for low gross and low net scores. This event is held in conjunction with the Men s Senior Club Championship. The Men s Senior Club Championship This event consists of two rounds (36 holes) of gross stroke play, on two consecutive days. This event is open to members of the Men s Section 55 years of age or older. Both gross and net prizes are awarded. This event is held in conjunction with the Handicap Stroke Play Club Championship (see above). Page 6
Two Man Better Ball This event is for two man teams (Sign up as a team or individual. Individuals will be paired). Each team member plays each hole to its conclusion, receiving strokes as prescribed by their handicaps. The lower or better net score for the hole is the team score for that hole. Your team must go low to win this event! Club Championship This is the flagship event of the season. It is a 3 round (54 Hole) stroke play tournament, over three consecutive days, played in flights according to handicap. Each flight has a Champion. On the final day, tee times are assigned according to reverse order of finish, so that the conclusion of the tournament is like that of a PGA Tour event very exciting. The event is held in conjunction with other Sections championships. Spectators are encouraged to welcome players behind the 18 th green. Stableford Event This is a very popular event. Four man teams (sign up as individuals or as a 4 man team) are given a quota of points, based on their handicaps, and the object is to score points in excess of your quota, and avoid scores with high positive values (e.g. Birdie = 4 points), and avoiding recording scores with low or negative values (e.g. Triple bogie = minus 1). The team with the highest number of points in excess of their quota wins. Martin s Revenge (Martin Kastrau, Course Superintendent) This is an 18 hole stroke play tournament, with the tee blocks and the pin placements set up in the most difficult and challenging positions. There are both net and gross prizes. The Ervin Cup (Ervin new sponsor) This is a team match play event, based on the Ryder Cup format. Two teams of equal numbers play against each other over two days in a two man net better ball, alternate shot format and a singles handicapped match play formats. To enter an up front entry fee (at the start of the season) is required. Thereafter, your performance in selected competitions over the course of the season will earn you points. The number of entrants will be based on the number of qualifiers signed up with a minimum of 50% of the entrants qualifying for the event. Closing Event Format varies, depending on the Convenor. It is always something interesting and unusual for this tournament (e.g. Alternating tee shots from red, white and blue blocks on consecutive holes). Elections to the Committee for the following year are held at the conclusion of the event usually in conjunction with a meal. Page 7
Note: 1/ Before a member may participate in any Tournaments he must be a fully paid member of the Men s Section. 2/ Before a member may participate in or claim a prize in any net score events, at least five (5) legitimate, 18 hole, rounds must be posted in the handicap computer (to establish an index); alternatively that player may present a properly authorized, current, GAO Factor. Handicap Match Play HANDICAP MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP START DATE SUNDAY MAY 2, 2012. If there are 64 entries, competitors will be divided into two divisions for the opening day. ONLY THE WINNER OF THE MATCH SHALL ADVANCE TO THE NEXT ROUND. The winner of group A will meet the winner of group B to determine the Handicap Match Play Champion. The loser of the final match will be the runner-up. If there are fewer than 64 entries the opening day will be a net stroke play qualifier and the low 32 players moving on to the first day of match play. 1. The format, as the name implies is Match Play, with 90% difference in the current handicaps. 2. In match play a hole may be conceded at any time by an opponent. If such occurs, please proceed to the next hole. 3. In case there is a tie after 18 holes, then the match should be played hole by hole until one player wins, with handicap strokes taken in accordance with the scorecard, starting on the first hole. 4. In the spirit of good sportsmanship, the player losing the match should ensure the winner s name is recorded on the match play sheet located on the bulletin board in the Men s Locker Room. The convenor may grant an extension to the deadline if an extreme situation arises. Convenors: Peter Perrone, Ryan Leeming, Kevin Murphy. Deadline dates for matches to be determined and posted on the board. Page 8
The Ervin Cup The Ervin Cup is a two-day end of the season tournament. There is a $20.00 Registration fee payable prior to the Handicap Stroke Play tournament. Any non-cup participant does not use a scoring spot in any tournament. Qualifying events are: HANDICAP MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Irvin Cup points will be awarded as follows: The 16 players eliminated at the 32 player level will be awarded ½ point The Eight Players eliminated at the 16-player level will be awarded 1 point The Four Players eliminated at the 8-player level will be awarded 2 points The Two Players eliminated at the 4-player level will be awarded 3 points. The Runner-up will be awarded 4 points. The Winner will be awarded 5 points If the final match is not played at the time of the Ervin Cup selections (2 weeks prior to the event) then the two finalists will each be awarded 4.5 points. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP The current approach is to divide the number of golfers in each flight by 2 and award points from 5 points to 1 point based on a descending half point divided by as many as is needed. i.e.: 4.5, 4, 3.5 etc TOMBSTONE Ervin Cup points: Top 10 teams> 1 st 5 pts per player, 2 nd 4.5 pts per player, etc descending at a ½ pt per team to the 10 th position which will receive 1/2pt. HANDICAP STROKE PLAY : Top 20 players score pts based on 1 st 4.75 pts, 3 rd 4.50 pts, etc down to 20 th place a 1/4pt. 5pts, 2 nd TWO-MAN BETTER BALL Same Ervin Cup points distribution as the Tombstone Tournament. MARTIN S REVENGE Same Ervin Cup points distribution as the Handicap Stroke event except points will be awarded on a net handicap basis only. Points are awarded to the top 20 registered Ervin Cup members. Page 9
FOUR MAN STABLEFORD Top 20 players based on individual quota points score points based on 1 st 5pts, 2 nd 4.75 pts, 3 rd 4.50 pts, etc down to 20 th place a 1/4pt. WEDNESDAY LEAGUE* The top 10 Ervin Cup entrants net scores or 1/3 of the low net members scores (whichever is less) will be awarded 1 Ervin Cup point each week until Sept 8th. PLAYING FOR THE ERVIN CUP The 2 Captains will be the players with the most accumulated points in the current year and the qualifiers will be those players who have earned the most points to qualify. A draft will be held for the captains (or delegate) to select teams. The captain with the most points selects one player first, the next captain then selects 2 players and then 2 each.. On the first Wednesday the front 9 match will be a Two Man Net Better Ball. On the back 9 the format will be an Alternate Shot Format. On the second Wednesday the format will be Net Handicap Match Play. Ties will be broken by one player from each team, selected by the Captain, playing a 3 hole net playoff. This continues until a winner is acclaimed. PRIZE POOL The prize money will be divided: 70% to 1 st place and 30% to second place. Page 10
Wednesday Night League Our Wednesday night league will be starting April 13 th. Tee-offs (from the blue tees) for the Wednesday Night Men s League start each Wednesday after 2:00 PM and is a 9 hole competition. Players turn their card in to the Pro Shop after nine holes. You must play with another Member of the Men s League to qualify. You must also be a Member of the Men s Section and have paid the annual Men s Section fee of $50. Each week there will be gross and net prizes. One third of the Ervin Cup members will receive a Ervin Cup point. You can use Wednesday League play up to a max of 10 points. In addition there are at least three closest to the pin prizes each Wednesday night on the par 3 holes as well as cleaners. The entry fee also includes participation in a 50-50 draw. A non Ervin Cup entrant can not cut off a Ervin cup entrants point. All golfers (men, seniors and juniors) pay $10 each Wednesday to the Pro Shop, which allows them to participate in all the events that take place on that day. Seniors and juniors are exempted from paying the Men s Section fee of $50. However guests who play with a section member and who pay the $5.00 entry fee (5 games per guest maximum) are entitled to win low gross, closest to the pin, our 50/50 draw, cleaners and from time to time table prizes only. The season is broken into two parts, and at the end of each part, there are cash rewards for performance in each half (best 7 low net of 11) for all the players that qualify. Details are issued as the events are organized. All Members of the Men s Section are welcome to participate in the Wednesday night league. Tournaments will also be now played on Wednesday along with our 9 hole event. When we do have a tournament then 2 cards will be used and the 9 hole card will be turned in at the pro shot after the completion of 9 holes. This year promises to be a great season at Millcroft and we hope to see large turnouts at this years Wednesday night league. Your Wednesday Night Committee Tom Walker Page 11
Handicap Information The Basic Premise underlying the Handicap System is that every Player will try to make the best score he can at each hole in every round he plays, regardless where the round is played, and he will post every acceptable score, in a timely manner, adjusted by Equitable Stroke Control for Peer Review. Equitable Stroke Control ESC is the downward adjustment of individual hole scores for handicap purposes in order to make Handicap Indexes more representative of a player s potential ability. It is imperative that a player s gross score be adjusted prior to posting for handicap purposes. A score for any hole is reduced to a specified number of strokes over par, as follows: Course Handicap Maximum number on any Hole 0 or Plus 1 over Par 1 through 18 2 over Par 19 through 32 3 over Par 33 and over 4 over Par Note: You must have an established handicap or have at least 5 rounds posted in the computer before being eligible to participate in any tournament that uses handicaps as a method for declaring winners. If in doubt about any part of the handicap rules or slope system, please contact a member of the handicap committee or the pro shop Posting Scores If 13 or more holes are played the golfer will post an 18 hole score. If 7 to 12 holes are played the golfer shall post a 9 hole score. Page 12
The remaining unplayed holes (to complete 9 or 18 holes), for handicap purposes, shall be recorded as par plus any handicap strokes that the player is entitled to receive on the unplayed holes. Adjusted Gross Scores must be recorded every time a player plays at least 7 holes whether at home or away. Scores in both match play and stroke play, including those made in team competitions, shall be posted. A player who starts but fails to complete a hole shall, for handicap purposes only, record the score he most likely would have made, but in no case should the score for the hole be greater than allowed by the Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) formula. Scores made in team competitions in which players are requested to pick up when out of contention shall be posted for handicap purposes (the score for that hole for handicap purposes shall be par plus any handicap strokes the player is entitled to receive on that hole). A player who is disqualified from a competition, but has an acceptable score, shall record his adjusted score for handicap purposes. Posting a Tournament Score Tournament score is a score made in a competition organized and conducted by the Men s Committee, and shall be identified by a T in the handicap computer when posted. Tournament Competitions as stipulated by the Men s Committee of Millcroft Golf Club are all those identified as Golf Events on the Tournament Schedule, excluding Wednesday9 hole League competitions. Tournament convenors will enter scores of winners if not entered by the member. Unacceptable Scores Scores made under the following conditions are not acceptable for handicap purposes and shall not be entered in the player s scoring record: 1) When fewer than 7 holes are played 2) When made on a golf course in an area in which an inactive season established by the authorized golf association is in effect (eg. winter in our local area); 3) When a majority of the holes are not played in accordance with the Rules of Golf; 4) When the length of the course is less than 3,000 yards for 18 holes; 5) When, as a condition of the competition, the maximum number of clubs allowed is less than 14, or types of clubs are limited as, for example in a competition that allows only iron clubs; 6) When scores are made on a course with no RCGA Course or Slope Rating, or equivalent Note: It is the prerogative of the Handicap Committee to conduct random examinations to ensure that scores are entered into the handicap computer in a correct and timely manner. These examinations may be conducted at the discretion of the Committee and not just upon receipt of a complaint. Failure to enter scores as prescribed by the Rules may result in sanctions including a warning, disqualification from future competitions or other such penalty as deemed appropriate by the Committee. Page 13
Tie Breaking Rules HOW TIES WILL BE BROKEN 1. MATCH PLAY A match which ends all square will be played off hole by hole until one side wins a hole. The play-off should start at the hole where the match began. In a handicap match, handicap strokes are allowed as in the prescribed round. 2. STROKE PLAY If it is feasible, a hole-by-hole (sudden death) play-off will be used (e. g. the Club Championship). In most cases, where a play-off is not feasible, the winner will be determined on the basis of the best score for the last nine holes. If the tying players have the same score for the last nine, the winner is determined on the basis of the last six holes, last three holes, and finally, the eighteenth (18 th ) hole. In a handicap stroke play competition, one half, one third, one sixth, etc. of the handicaps will be deducted. (This method is commonly referred to as Progression ). (Handicap stroke fractions of one half stroke or more count as a full stroke. Any lesser fraction is disregarded). In a nine hole stroke play competition, ties will be broken by the player with the best last six, three, and the final (9 th ) hole. All adjusted gross scores must be entered between April-16 and October 31 for handicap purposes. Scores made at any golf course observing an inactive season are not acceptable for handicap purposes. Scores made at a golf course in an active season (eg Florida) must be posted for handicap purposes, even if the golf club from which the player receives a Handicap Factor is observing an inactive season. Page 14
Millcroft Golf Club Pace of Play Policy Millcroft Golf Club recognizes that slow play on golf courses is an issue for all players. In an effort to combat this problem, the Club has issued a policy to allow all players to enjoy their round of golf at Millcroft Golf Club in a fair and respectable time frame. 1. Players are expected to arrive, check-in, and ready to play at the first tee no later than 10 minutes before their tee time. 2. The expected time to play is approximately 2 hours per 9 holes, with a maximum total playing time for 18 holes no greater than 4:15. 3. All groups are expected to keep pace with the group ahead of them (in cases where there are 2 or 3 players in the group preceding, the maximum playing time policy would be in effect). 4. Groups that are out of position will be asked to pick up their pace so as to catch up to the group of golfers ahead of them. If a group fails to pick up their pace, they will be asked to pick up their golf balls and proceed to their correct position on the golf course. If the group continues to fail to keep the correct pace, they will be asked to leave the golf course, allowing fellow players to enjoy their rounds of golf. Out of position is defined as follows: If a group reaches a par 4 or par 5 hole, and the preceding group is already on the putting green of that hole, or on a par 3 where the preceding group has already left the putting area, that group is deemed to be out of position. It is our wish that all players enjoy their rounds of golf at Millcroft Golf Club, and by adhering to our pace of play policy; we can all ensure that all players will enjoy playing at Millcroft Golf Club. Sincerely, Natalie Huer Director of Golf Millcroft Golf Club Page 15
Slow Play A Self Examination No one is expected to run a foot race during a round of golf, but there are subtle ways to save time. Ask the following questions of yourself. You may find that your answers may hint at several ways you can speed up your game... and add to your enjoyment of the game as well. 1) Do I think out my next shot while others are hitting? Am I indecisive about which club to use? 2) When it s my turn, am I ready to play? Am I in position and ready to hit? 3) Do I know and understand RCGA rules (RCGA governs all means and forms of play)? 4) Am I at the tee for my tee time, or am I in the clubhouse, or on the putting Green? 5) When I hit from the tee or fairway, do I line up the ball with objects in the area where it landed to save time in searching for the ball? 6) Do I keep a second ball handy in ease I need it? 7) Do I take two or three practice swings and waggle the club excessively? 8) Does my idle chatter distract and delay others? 9) Do I give lessons to others during a round? 10) After a bad shot, do I analyze it for my partner s edification? Do I re-examine my swing to excess? 11) Do I waste time in the clubhouse between nines? 12) Do I allow following groups to play through if the hole ahead is open or when I am looking for a lost ball? 13) Do I park my cart or clubs on the side of the green toward the next tee to save time and steps? 14) Do I mark the scores at the next tee rather than on the green of the hole I just played? 15) Do I always maintain a reasonable pace of play? Are groups stacked up behind me while the holes in front of me are open? 16) On the putting green: a) Am I over careful in reading the line from several angles? b) Do I lift the ball to clean it when it - couldn t possibly need it? c) Do I have other balls lifted or marked needlessly, or only when they might really interfere? d) Do I retry putts while golfers behind me wait? e) Do I clear the green promptly to allow the golfers behind me to hit up, or do I stand at the front of the green looking back at the fairway to recount my strokes? 17) Do I have a bag and at least four clubs, including a putter? Page 16
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