Category — Ladies Golf Association

The 2010 Golf season began with an ‘Opening Day” tournament followed by cocktails, dinner and a general meeting.  The day was beautiful, dinner delicious, and meeting short and sweet.  Thanks to Ann Richardson for the dinner arrangements.

The Captain’s Choice format allowed for those of us who became a bit “rusty” this snowy winter, to be brave and enjoy ourselves without too much stress. The 9-holers joined the 18-holers with the following results:

1st Place Bea Sink, Debra Scott,
Diana Clements, Maude Hoffman

2nd Place Joanne Harllee, Janet McMahon,
Barbara Michael, Pat Cliborne

3rd Place Moyra Cawood, Jerry Clapper, Pende Ford

Closest-To-Pin Bea Sink, Moyra Cawood,
Lolene Corron, Linda Ellett

Susan Shortridge and Susie Parrish fooled the participants on Thursday, April 1st with oddly placed tees and pins to create a maddening golf game.  The winners of the “Low Net” format were: 1st: Linda Pilc and Barb Michael; 2nd: Martha Clark and Muriel Smith.

The Ladies were treated to Spring’s flowering trees at their peak on April 8th when playing in a best two balls format.  Winners were:  1st place Susan Shortridge, Daphne Jamison and Barb Michael and 2nd: Moyra Cawood, Sonya Riche, and Ann Richardson.

Future Play Dates: (See Yearbook and Bulletin Board for information and sign-up)

Spring Handicap Tournament:  9:00 a.m. on May 12th and 13th

Lunch to follow play on Thursday. For more info contact Muriel Smith.

Member/Guest Tournament: May 21st and May 22nd.

Invitationals: May 6th at Water’s Edge

May 11th at Blue Hills

May 20th at Westlake

The Nifty Niners
The Nifty Niners are pleased to have Sue Adcock, Pende Ford, and Lolene Corron join the group.  The winners for Thursday, April 8th were Pende Ford, Sue Adcock, and Paula Blair with the 2 Best Balls of 3-Some Net.  The winner for Thursday, April 1, was Maude Hoffman winning 1st in the Blind Partner contest.

On May 20, we will hold our Semi-Annual 9 hole Invitational and have invited 10 teams from the surrounding area.  For the first time, we will hold a putting contest which will be fun for all the gals. For more info contact Paula Blair.

Member Guest Tournament
This is a reminder that the Member Guest tournament  – May 21 and 22 – just around the corner! will soon be here – my team has been hard at work ensuring that we will have a really fun tournament, but without you all signing up, their efforts will all be in vain!   Please invite your partners and get your applications in to the Pro Shop as soon as possible – if you do not have a form you can pick one up in the Pro shop.  Dressing up for our Theme of Shipwrecked Golfers is optional  but you are encouraged to have some fun and dress up like you have been shipwrecked on an island for a week or two ……..we have fun prizes for everything, so come and join in this exciting annual event. For more info contact Moyra Cawood at 721-2354.

-Muriel Smith

By: Muriel Smith, President WLGA

WE WANT YOU!

Are you new to the game of golf or new to Waterfront Country Club?  Has it been awhile since you’ve played golf on a regular basis? Would you like to get into the “swing” of the game? Consider joining the Waterfront Ladies Golf Association (WLGA).  We play every Thursday morning beginning April 1st.  You have two options: 9 holes or 18 holes.  Both are great groups.  Contact the pro shop to learn more.

The 2010 golf season is in full swing.  Mark hosted two clinics improving those swings and discussing the changes in our course this year.  As the days get longer and warmer we look forward to seeing more and more of you joining us on Thursdays as well as the many other opportunities available to play golf with this fun group of ladies.

Thanks you to all who helped get the season’s events in place.  Mary Kuhn gathered all the information together for our new yearbook presented at the Opening Dinner. Thank you to Ann Richardson for planning that event.  Daphne Jamison will be hosting the Spring Handicap event on May 12th and 13th.  Susie Parrish will host the Member/Member on June 17th. Teresa Shull will host the Tri-Member on July 15th and Martha will host the One-day Member/Guest.  Thank you, ladies.

Member/Guest:

It is not too early to start thinking about the Member Guest Tournament scheduled for May 21 and 22 – we have a theme that will allow each of us to dress as though we have been shipwrecked and made it to an island for awhile.  The theme is “Shipwrecked Golfers” – Mark has given us permission to wear our ‘outfits’ whilst playing golf at the practice round on Friday afternoon as well as the Tournament on Saturday.  There will be prizes on both days for the most authentically dressed twosome – those winning on Friday are not eligible to win Saturday.  We would like as many Members and their guests to enter into the fun of the tournament by dressing as ‘authentically’ as possible but it is optional - do not let it stop you playing in the tournament because you do not enjoying dressing up.

Application forms are available online at www.thewaterfrontcc.com  and you can also pick one up at the Pro Shop.  We have scheduled our practice round for the Friday afternoon – shotgun at 1p.m.  Should you and your partner not be able to play at that time, you may get your practice round in Tuesday through Thursday of that same week by making arrangements in the Pro Shop.  We will have fun after the practice round Friday re a chipping contest out of a trap, heavy hors d’oeuvres and karaoke……….  So, plan on joining us and having some fun.  Any questions please call Moyra at 721-2354

The Nifty Niner’s encourage all ladies who would like to play golf but have limited experience or time to come join our group on Thursday mornings and play nine holes.  We are a fun group that enjoys the game of golf and usually finish around noon.  The schedule works well with part-time or full-time jobs. 

Beginning April 14th, lady golfers will be playing Wednesday evenings.  This time slot is open to all women, not just WLGA members.  You will have the option of walking or renting a cart. Come play and meet other golfers. For more information or to sign up to play, please contact Mark at the Pro Shop.

The Board and Committee Chairpersons are working hard on this year’s Ladies Golf Association’s schedule. The Invitational and Member/Guest dates from surrounding country clubs have been provided by Anne Richardson and Martha Clarke.   The 2010 Member/Guest formLadies Day registration form is available online for download. Thursday play, formats designed by Susan Shortridge and Susie Parrish look to be creative and exciting.

The new yearbook, published and edited by Mary Kuhn, will be available for all members at the opening meeting on March 25th.  Call or email Mary if you have any changes to your currently listed information.  Review the new calendar and make plans to participate in the many fun filled opportunities here at Waterfront Country Club.

Important March Dates:

March 23rd and 24th

Free Clinics by the Pros:  Check the bulletin board or call the Pro shop to sign-up and for additional information at (540) 721-2653.

March 25th

Opening Day:  The format will be a modified Captain’s Choice.  Everyone is encouraged to play and then join the group for a delicious dinner/business meeting at the club. This will be the time to learn about the coming year and ask any questions that you may have. Sign up at the Pro Shop.

Other Future Activities:

May 12th and 13th Spring Handicap

May 20th 9-Hole Invitational

May 21st and 22nd Member/Guest

~ Muriel Smith, President, WLGA

The Nifty Niner’s encourage all ladies who would like to play golf but have limited experience or time to come join our group on Thursday mornings and play nine holes.  We are a fun group that enjoys the game of golf and usually finish around noon.  The schedule works well with a part-time or full-time job. 

Beginning in April, we will also be playing 9 holes on Wednesday evenings.  This time slot is open to all women not just WLGA members.  You will have the option of walking or renting a cart. More information to come in the next newsletter.

~ Kathy Meckley

By: Muriel Smith, President, WLGA

Congratulations to the 2009 End of Year Winners

Most improved player for 2009 is Lori O’Connell               

 Ringer Board

Division A             Martha Clark

Division B             Lori O’Connell

Division C             Diana Clements

Division D             Mary Kuhn

Birdie Tree

Division A             Teresa Shull

Division B             Daphne Jamerson

Division C             Sonya

Division D Barbara Michaels

 This year’s 9- Hole Golfers’ Ringer Board was divided into two awards based on the best net score on the front nine and for the best net score on the back nine. The winners of the front nine tied with a net score of 21 are Josie Hauser and Kathy Meckley. The winner on the back nine is Paula Blair with a net score of 25.

The 9- Hole Par Three winners who tied for second place with 4 pars each are Linda Adcock and Maude Hoffman. The first place winners who tied with 5 pars each are Josie Hauser and Kathy Meckley.

At this time of the year, it may be hard to wrap your mind around golf, but the 2010 WLGA season is approaching.  The Board is actively setting the schedule for the year. The date for the WLGA Member/Guest Date has been set for Friday and Saturday, May 21st and May 22nd.  Other dates will follow.

Remember that the WLGA dues of $50.00 will be billed automatically in January.  If you do not want to participate this year, please contact Mark McKee.  Additionally, please encourage other ladies that may be interested to join us for a fun golf season.

A few hardy golfers are out there playing with any break in the weather, so join us when the urge strikes you even if it is only for nine holes. We’d love to see you!

Outgoing WLGA President Martha Clarke

Our Closing-Day Tournament was the last Tournament of the year was held on a beautiful fall day. After play a Dinner/Meeting was enjoyed by all members of WLGA.

Tournament Winners:  Team Net

1st           Teresa Shull, Linda Ellett
                 Dotty Rutan, Maude Hoffman

2nd         Sherry Thorne, Jerry Clapper
                 Susie Parrish, Muriel Smith

3rd Susan Potter, Dianne Lamm
Jen Brooks, Josie Hauser

Especially cheerful applause went to Muriel Smith for her Hole-In-One on the 17th!

Closing Meeting Business

Members of WLGA gave a very special thank you to our president,  Martha Clarke and Board and Committee members for their efforts in making 2009 a fun and successful season.

A change to the By-Laws was approved allowing the President to be a member of the Nominating Committee.

 A slate of new Board members was approved as follows:

• President Muriel Smith
• Vice President Anne Richardson
• Secretary Lori O’Connell
• Treasurer Mary Beth  Firebaugh
• Ladies Day Play Susan Shortridge and Susie Parrish
• Past President Martha Clarke
• Members at Lodge Teresa Shull and Kathy Meckley