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Women’s Golf Committee (2017)
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Handicapping Brief
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Ringers*
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Women’s Opening Day
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WGAP Team Matches
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Better Ball of Partners*
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Wednesday Morning League*
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Thursday Evening League*
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Play With the Pro Tournament*
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Mother’s Day Championship
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Super Senior Women’s Club Championship
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Women’s Play Day
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Women’s Doe Day
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Lady Caddie Championship
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Thursday Twilights
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Ann Morton Member/Member Tournament
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Women’s Club Championship
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ABCD/Handicap Tournament
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Women’s Member/Guest Tournament
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Senior Women’s Club Championship
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Ellen Gown Hood Shield (EGHS) Tournament
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Swope Cup*
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Women’s Closing Day/Plaque Events
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* Season-long competitions
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Women’s Golf Committee (2017)
Role
Advisory to main golf committee which includes women’s golf and mixed golf chairs
Composition
≈ 10 Flourtown regular golf members with the goal to include representation as follows:
Low and higher handicappers
WGAP team players
Representation from all age groups
Long- and shorter-term members
Employed/non-employed members who play Wed/Thurs
St Martin’s 9-hole player
Term (yrs)
Chair -2
Vice Chair -1
Other members – 2-yr terms/ 8-yr max
Committee
Nancy Phillips
Chair/Opening Day/Lady-Caddie
Susan Anderson
Vice Chair/Closing Day/Board Liaison/May 18 Twilight
Karen Batchelder
Team Matches/August 10 Twilight
Carol Finger
Women’s Member Guest
June Irwin
St. Martins/Thurs League
Wendi Kotzen
July 6 Twlilight/Handicap Chair
Jill Kyle
Doe /Play/Mother’s Day/Thursday League /May 18 Twilight
Kerry Rutan
Mixed Golf/Team Matches
Becky Sanderson
EGHS
Courtney Schultz
Better Ball/Member-Member/Club Championships
Joanne Bidwell
Women’s Wed/ABCD/Handicap/New Tournaments
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Women’s Golf Committee (2017) cont.
Subcommittees
Team Matches
Kerry Rutan
Karen Batchelder
Ann Morton
Becky Frazier
Team Party
Susan Smith
Nancy Phillips
Jill Kyle
Women’s Member/Guest
Carol Finger
Bonnie Kay
Jan Albert
Kathy Schlesinger
Kathy Link
Vicki Winter
Anita Ficken
Eileen Vass
Suzan Willcox
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Handicapping Brief*
A player’s handicap index is an important tool that PCC uses as follows:
WGAP Team Matches
A player’s handicap index on November 1st is used to determine their position on the
team roster the following spring.
Women’s Competitive Events
The player’s handicap index is used to determine within which flight a player falls as
per various PCC and WGAP events.
A flight – 0 to 15.9
B flight – 16.0 to 21.9
C flight – 22.0 to 26.9
D flight – 27.0 to 36.0
The handicap index is used to level the playing field within tournaments that include players
of differing abilities.
Players are expected to post their 9 or 18-hole scores every time they play from April 1st
through October 31st and during the off-season at golf courses in warm weather climates.
Scores should be adjusted for equitable stroke control when posted as follows:
Course Handicap
Maximum Number
≤9
Double Bogey
10-19
7
20-29
8
30-39
9
≥ 40
10
Scores may be posted in one of the following ways:
1) In the Wissahickon pro shop or Militia Hill clubhouse
2) On the GHIN website
3) On a player’s mobile phone using the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP) app
Reminders: New in 2016 and continued in 2017
Posting scores hole-by-hole at PCC is not required.
Players may anonymously trigger a peer review.
All scores for plaque events should be posted as tournament scores.
*Please refer to the Philadelphia Cricket Club and USGA websites for more detailed
information on basic handicapping parameters, tournament scores, peer review and
penalties.
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Ringers (Plaque Event Gross and Net)
Brief
Ringers is a season-long competition that combines scores on both the Wissahickon and Militia
Hill courses. You must have a score on every hole on each course by the end of the Ringers’
season to be included in the competition. The GHIN handicap on that date will be used to
determine the contestant flights (see below) and net scores.
Ringers opens on April 1 and closes on September 30. A ringer is defined as your best score on
each hole throughout the season.
You may post a ringer if it occurs during a 9- or 18-hole round.
Gross winners will be determined in 4 classes per handicap index:
A flight – 0 to 15.9
B flight – 16.0 to 21.9
C flight – 22.0 to 26.9
D flight – 27.0 to 36.0
Ringers’ cards are located in the women’s lounge at Wissahickon and in the Militia Hill
Clubhouse.
In the spirit of the competition posting of ringers within 2 weeks is encouraged.
Players should adjust their Ringers’ cards each time they improve their score. The PCC staff
will transfer the ringers’ information from the cards to a spreadsheet, which will be updated
monthly and posted in the women’s lounge.
Players are required to post all rounds. A ringer may only come from a posted score.
Entry Fee
None
Prizes
First place for gross winners in each of the four flights and the overall net winner.
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Women’s Opening Day
Women’s Opening Day is a wonderful opportunity for our members to renew acquaintances, meet
new players, and to find out about all the events the women’s golf committee and PCC professional
staff have planned for the season. It is also a good time to meet the members of the women’s golf
committee, as well as some of the professional staff. Women of all abilities are highly encouraged to
attend this “kick off” event.
Players are invited to play as many holes as possible at Wissahickon before gathering for dinner in
the Clubhouse at 6:30. Tee times may be booked one month in advance.
There is no formal competition or prizes for this event.
Expected Participation
>40
Fee
≈$30++ pp
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WGAP Team Matches (#5)
Brief and Eligibility Requirements
WGAP team matches take place over 2 ½ weeks in late April and early May. They are on Tuesdays (3)
and Fridays (2). The format is match play with no adjustments for handicaps.
Qualification requires
signing up as a WGAP member and payment of their $85 fee
a handicap of 36 or better; and
a minimum of 10 posted scores in the preceding 12 months
(http://www.wgapgolf.org/);
PCC has five teams consisting of 7 members per team. Position on the teams is organized in order of
handicap index on November 1 from the preceding year. According to WGAP rules, the lineups are
flexible by up to 1.5 handicap index. Beyond that the following are considered: number of rounds a
player posted in the preceding year, availability for the match days, record for tournament play during
the previous season, and previous match play experience. When a player on the roster is not available
to play on a given day those from below move up one spot. It is possible to play on two different teams
within a season.
Each PCC team has a designated captain who is responsible for coordinating the matches with both
their own and their opposing team.
WGAP organizes team matches, 2 or 3 of which are played at home and the remainder on the
opponents’ course. While most team matches begin at 9 AM, PCC’s matches are played at Wissahickon
beginning at 8:30 AM as a modified shotgun from the IV tees.
Play is in twosomes, consisting of the PCC player and her opponent, plus a shared caddie (in the case of
PCC). Carts are only allowed at Wissahickon for those with medical excuses or who are ≥ 65 years old.
Caddies are not available at some opponents’ courses.
PCC players are charged a fee for lunches following the matches regardless of whether they eat.
The 2017 team uniform is the same as in prior years and consists of black bottoms (i.e., pants, shorts,
skirt, rain pants), a white or red shirt, a red 1/4-zip long sleeve top, a black vest, black hat or white
bucket hat with black trim, and a black outer layer if needed. Other articles of clothing similar in
color/style may be substituted.
Those participating in team matches receive Swope Cup points as follows:
1 point for being on the team roster or being a hostess
1 additional point for each win
3 additional points for 3-4 matches won or
10 additional points for 5 matches won
PCC Team Match Fee
$30 pp covers registration for the matches and participation in practices/clinics. It also helps defray some of
the expenses for the team match party that takes place at the end of the team match season.
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Women’s Better Ball (BB) of Partners (Plaque Event)
Brief and Eligibility Requirements
The women’s better ball (BB) of partners is a season-long competition that takes place over
approximately 5 months. The deadline for the first round will be approximately 6 weeks from
the registration deadline with subsequent deadlines at approximate 4-week intervals.
Teams are made up of two PCC female players.
Play is from the IV tees at Militia Hill or Wissahickon as decided on by the two teams. If
necessary an alternative course can be used.
Players must have a minimum of 10 posted scores in the preceding 12 months in order to
participate, unless otherwise specifically approved.
The combined handicap of partners must be at least 20 and no more than 50. If a team has a
total handicap that exceeds 50 when it signs up for the tournament or on the date of a
match, the team can play in the tournament. But, for each match, each team member's
handicap will be reduced by 50% of the excess of their combined handicaps over the
maximum of 50.* The maximum handicap of any individual player is 36. Scores should be
posted as tournament scores.
Players are responsible for making their own matches. Once a match date is determined, all
players are required to confirm that understanding by sending an email to the Director of
Golf. Once communicated to the DOG, the agreed upon date becomes the deadline date and
a cancellation will result in a forfeit unless both teams agree to change the date to a date
within the specified deadline for the round. If such a situation arises, in the spirit of the game
the Committee encourages all parties to be as cooperative as possible in trying to reschedule
the match to avoid a forfeit. If players cannot agree on a time to play, teams will be assigned
a tee time at either Wissahickon or Militia Hill on the deadline date of the round being
played. Course and tee time assignments will be based on availability. Failure to be available
for the match on the posted date and time will result in disqualification. Under no
circumstances will a deadline date be extended unless the golf course(s) are closed due to
weather.
Expected field
58-62 players, 29-31 teams
Entry Fee $10 pp
Prizes
First and second place awarded at the women’s closing event
Store credit from entry fees awarded to the top 8 teams
*In 2012 the Women’s Golf Committee decided not to allow teams that had a total handicap
over 50 at the beginning of the season. This system was implemented for just that year. The
rule was discussed again in 2013 with the committee deciding to revert to allowing teams to
play with combined handicaps over 50 but limiting the total to 50 as described above.
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Women’s Better Ball of Partners Tips
The BB championships are guided by match-play deadlines. They are advertised well in
advance with no flexibility to extend deadlines. It is ideal for teams to immediately contact
their opponents as soon as they know who they are so that the maximum amount of time is
available to find common ground on timing to play.
The BB Championships are open to primary, associate, and golf in waiting members. Matches
that include two primary members on the same team may be played according to primary
member tee time guidelines on weekends, even if the match is against a team with associate
and/or GIW members on it. All other matches must be played in accordance with normal tee
time guidelines.
Scorecards for all matches should be secured through the golf shop (PGA Professional Chris
Cerven). Please remember to check the scorecards for accuracy. It is the responsibility of
the player to know the current handicaps with which the match is being played.
All match play rounds must be posted as tournament scores and the responsibility to post
the scores lies with the players in the match. If a player does not complete play of a hole,
the score that would most likely have been made is to be recorded. If a match ends prior to
finishing 18 holes, par plus your allotted strokes should be recorded on the uncompleted
holes.
Pace of play for the matches is limited to 4 hours and 30 minutes by the Pace of Play
Policy. If a match is running slow but is finished after fewer than 18 holes are completed, the
finish time will be extrapolated based on the average time played per hole finished and that
will determine the overall pace of play. Please keep in mind that the guidelines exist for the
benefit of everyone. While the matches are highly competitive, it's incumbent upon each
participant to consider the experience of those golfers behind them when competing in the
matches.
Added priority is not available to schedule the BB matches - all should be booked via the
normal tee time guidelines (7 days for primary/associate; 5 days for GIW). As long as a
primary/associate member is part of the match (even against at GIW member), the 7-day tee
time window may be used.
Please be timely in reporting the results of a match. The staff member responsible for the BB
Championships is Chris Cerven ([email protected]). All scorecards should be secured
from Chris or another member of the professional staff on his behalf.
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Wednesday Morning League
Brief
The Wednesday morning league is a season-long competition. It takes place every Wednesday
morning throughout the golf season with the exception of those Wednesdays that are
dedicated to other women’s events (e.g., play day, doe day, lady caddie, ABCD, member/
guest, senior, super senior).
Each event is 18 holes, rotating between Wissahickon and Militia Hill. Play is from the IV tees.
The Wednesday league chair, working with PCC professional staff helping coordinate the
weekly event, determines formats. A list of the formats along with the scoring system is
provided at the beginning of the season in April.
Players should sign in before teeing off and scorecards must be returned to the PCC staff at
the end of the round.
1st - 7 points
2nd - 5 points
3rd – 3 points
Participation - 2 points
Players may sign up 2 weeks in advance by calling or emailing the professional shop.
Tee times are available between 7:30 and 9:42 AM
7:30–8:18 AM reserved for twosomes only
8:30–9:06 AM reserved for twosomes or threesomes
9:18–9:42 AM reserved for foursomes
There will be no exceptions to the guidelines regarding tee times for twosomes,
threesomes, or foursomes.
Expected participation/field
>70 total/ ≥ 20 players per week
Entry Fee
None
Prizes
First and second place awarded at the women’s closing event
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Thursday Evening League
Brief
The Thursday evening league is a season-long competition and social event. Staying for a
group dinner after golf is encouraged and most participants do so.
It runs every Thursday evening with the exception of Thursday evenings when women’s
twilights are scheduled. The league generally begins in May after team matches and ends in
late September/early October when the days get shorter.
Each League event is 9 holes from the IV tees. The league generally rotates between
Wissahickon and Militia Hill, depending on availability. On occasion it takes place at St Martin’s.
Formats are determined by the Thursday League Chairs, working with PCC professional staff
helping coordinate the weekly event. A list of the formats along with the scoring system is
provided at the beginning of the season in April. Scorecards must be returned to the PCC staff
at the end of the round.
Players may sign up 2 weeks in advance by calling or emailing the professional shop.
League participants may tee off any time between 4 PM and 6:30 PM; tee times from 4:45 PM
to 5:45 PM are reserved for Thursday league participants.
Players must play with another league participant for a score to count toward the league.
The league focus is to provide an opportunity for women to meet, play, and socialize with a wide
variety of players.
Expected participation/field
>50 total/ ≤20 players per week
Entry Fee
None
Prizes
First and second place awarded at the women’s closing event
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Play With the Pro Tournament
Brief
The play with the pro tournament is a season-long event that takes place at Wissahickon.
The format is 2 better balls of the foursome. Women play from the IV tees.
Registration begins on April 1st. A variety of dates and times are offered throughout the
season. These include weekdays and weekends, with options available both in the morning
and afternoon.
Teams consist of 3 women and one “mystery” PCC professional.
Players may participate only once.
Prizes
First place awarded for both gross and net to the 3 winning women awarded at the women’s closing
event.
Store credit from entry fees also awarded.
Entry Fee
$10
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Mother’s Day Championship (Plaque Event *)
Brief
The mother-son/mother-daughter championship takes place at both Flourtown and St
Martin’s. Teams may play at either or both. The mother or child must be a member at the
course they are playing.
The format is Chapman, with the Callaway Handicap formula used to determine net scores.
This allows participation by those who do not have USGA handicaps.
Mothers with children 18 & older play 18 holes at Wissahickon using Tee IV for females and
Tee III for males. Mothers with children under age 18 who are Birdie/Eagle/Ace Squad juniors
will have two options: play 18 holes at Wissahickon or 9 holes at Militia Hill. In both cases
juniors and moms will play Tee IV.
Mothers with children on the Mulligan/Par Squads and ages 9-17 will play 9 holes at St.
Martins using Tee II for both boys and girls.
Mothers with children ages 8 & under on the Mulligan/Par Squad will play 3 holes at St.
Martins using Tee II for both boys and girls.
Mothers may play with more than one child at the same time. Mothers playing with more than
one child may play more than one round.
Participating teams must play with at least one other player to be considered for the plaque event.
This player (s) is not required to be participating in the event.
Prizes
First place in each mother-daughter and mother-son category.
Entry Fee
None
*Low gross team at Wissahickon in both divisions.
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Super Senior Women’s Club Championship (Plaque Event Gross)
Brief
The super senior women’s club championship tournament takes place on a Wednesday in
June.
Players must be age 65 by the day of the event.
Players must have a minimum of 10 posted scores in the preceding 12 months in order to
participate.
Players have a maximum handicap of 36.
Play is from the IV tees at Wissahickon.
Play is in twosomes. Tee times are assigned by handicap index.
Scores should be posted as tournament scores.
In the event of a tie:
Gross division: sudden death playoff
Net: match of cards
Prizes
First place for both gross and net awarded at the women’s closing event.
Entry Fee
None
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Women’s Play Day
One informal play day is scheduled on a Wednesday at Militia Hill each year. There is no
formal tournament or prizes. Players may select their own tee times.
Members may invite up to three guests of any gender. Guest fees are waived for players who
stay for a sit down lunch or dinner.
One tee time is permitted per member.
Entry Fee: None
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Women’s Doe Day
One doe day is scheduled on a Wednesday at Wissahickon each year. The format is Team
Callaway. Each player plays her own ball. Other competitions are included and prizes are
awarded during the lunch that follows.
Members may invite one or three female guests. There is a 9 AM shotgun start.
Entry Fee: $50pp
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Lady Caddie Championship
The lady caddie championship is scheduled on a Wednesday at Militia Hill each year. The
format is Combined Callaway of the member and the caddie she is playing with.
The event is by shotgun start, with everyone having lunch at Militia Hill following the
tournament. Ladies cover the fee for their caddie’s lunch.
This event is meant as a chance for our female golfers to offer appreciation to the caddies for
all their hard work and effort on behalf of the membership.
Prizes are awarded to caddies only based on the team score.
Entry Fee: $10
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Thursday Twilights
Brief
Thursday twilights are scheduled 3-4 times each season.
The twilights provide opportunities for female members of all abilities to play with fellow
members and to enjoy a combination of golf and social camaraderie. These events are informal
9-hole tournaments with special themes. Dinner, drinks and post-golf festivities follow.
While the format varies, it generally incorporates elements that help make the evening fun for all
caliber players. St. Martin’s golfers are invited to join some of the twilights.
Foursomes tee off by shotgun at 5:30.
Expected Participation/Field
≤ 52 players
Fees
$10 for prizes
Dinner and drinks by chit
Prizes
Based on the format of the event
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Ann R. Morton Member/MemberTournament (Plaque Event)*
Brief
The Ann R. Morton Member/Member tournament is a 2-day weekend event that takes place in
June or July. Teams are made up of two PCC female players. Scoring is based on a percentage
of the combined handicaps, which varies based on the format.
Play is from the IV tees at Militia Hill on Saturday and at Wissahickon on Sunday.
Players must have a minimum of 10 posted scores in the preceding 12 months in order to
participate, unless specifically otherwise approved.
Players must be available to play during all reserved tee times. Switching through the pro
shop is prohibited
Scores should not be posted.
Format (each for 9 holes)
Scramble
Alternate Shot
Chapman alternate shot
Better ball
Expected field
28-32 players
14-16 teams
Entry Fee
$25 pp (to be confirmed)
Prizes
First place awarded at the women’s closing event.
Store credit from entry fees awarded for overall winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place) as well as to the
format winners.
*In 2014 the women’s golf committee renamed this event the Ann Morton Member/Member
tournament in honor of Ann Morton and her many years of dedication to PCC and the women's golf
program in particular.
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Women’s Club Championship (Plaque Events for Both Gross and Net)
Brief
The Women’s Club Championship tournament takes place over 4 days on 2 consecutive
weekends and is held the same dates as the other club championship tournaments.
Players must have a minimum of 10 posted scores in the preceding 12 months in order to
participate.
Play is from the IV tees at Wissahickon.
There are draws for both gross and net divisions. Participants who sign up will indicate which
division they will play in. Once the draws are set and announced there will be no additional
players admitted into the tournament.
Qualifying rounds will take place for both the gross and net divisions regardless of the number
of participants. Players will then be seeded according to how they finish in the qualifying
round, with the defending champions seeded first.
The net championship will be played using current handicaps at the time of the
championship, with pairings by random draw. Scores should be posted as tournament scores.
Prizes
First place for both the gross and net tournaments awarded at the women’s closing event.
Entry Fee
None
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ABCD/Handicap Tournament (Plaque Event)
Brief
The women’s ABCD/Handicap Tournament is a 2-day event that takes place on two
consecutive Wednesday mornings. Play is at both Wissahickon and Militia Hill from the IV tees.
Both tournaments are stroke play, the ABCD portion being a gross event and the Handicap
portion a net event.
Flight
Handicap Index
A flight – 0 to 15.9
B flight – 16.0 to 21.9
C flight – 22.0 to 26.9
D flight – 27.0 to 36.0
Scores should be posted as tournament scores.
Players must have a minimum of 10 posted scores in the preceding 12 months in order to
participate, unless specifically otherwise approved.
Expected field
30 players overall
5-10 per flight
Entry Fee
None
Prizes
First place in each flight awarded at the women’s closing event.
First place net winner from entire field.
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Women’s Member/Guest Tournament
Brief
The Women’s Member/Guest Tournament takes place on the Wissahickon course generally in
the Fall. It is an 18-hole event. Players should have a handicap index in order to participate
and the maximum allowed handicap is 36.
Members may invite one, two or three female guests. Each foursome makes up a team and
the format is generally 1 or 2 better balls of the foursome as determined by the
Member/Guest committee.
Golf is by shotgun beginning at 12:30 or 1:00 with cocktails, dinner, and an awards ceremony
to follow. Lunch (optional) and drinks are by chit.
Players must walk with caddies unless they are ≥ 65 or have a documented medical condition.
New in 2016
No cancellations inside of 7 days.
Groups may still play if weather is an issue but the course is open.
Dinner will still take place even if golf is cancelled.
Expected field
72 players; 18 teams
Entry Fee
$150 pp (golf, course refreshments, tee gifts, dinner, prizes, etc.)
Prizes
Gross and net
Skills and other contests
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Senior Women’s Club Championship (Plaque Event Gross)
Brief
The Senior Women’s Club Championship tournament takes place on two consecutive days
(Wed/Thurs) in October.
Players must be age 50 by the first day of the event.
Players have a minimum of 10 posted scores in the preceding 12 months in order to
participate.
Players may have a maximum handicap of 36.
Play is from the IV tees at Militia Hill (Day 1) and Wissahickon (Day 2).
Play is in twosomes. Tee times are assigned by handicap index.
Scores should be posted as tournament scores.
In the event of a tie:
Gross division: sudden death playoff
Net: match of cards
Prizes
First place for both gross and net awarded at the women’s closing event.
Entry Fee
None
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Ellen Gowen Hood Shield (EGHS) Tournament (Plaque Event)
Brief
The EGHS Tournament is a Class A Team Event hosted by PCC in October.
Players must belong to a team of at least 4 and not more than 5 players from the same club.
Each club can field only 1 team.
There will be a limit of 18 teams.
Winner of the EGHS Shield will be the team with the lowest total of four scores (net)
Prizes
Individual and winning team members.
Individual low gross and low net.
Scores should be posted as tournament scores.
Eligibility for PCC participants
Leaders in the Swope Cup point standings.
Handicap of 15.5 or less and minimum of 10 rounds by (timing dependent on date of tournament).
Entry Fee
$25 + tax per person (includes food and drinks).
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Swope Cup (Plaque Event)*
Brief
The Swope Cup is a season-long competition of PCC female members using a point system
based on results of WGAP matches and major competitive events for women as outlined in the
Swope cup point system. The person with the highest number of Swope points receives the
award at Women’s closing event.
History
The Swope Cup was created to honor the memory of Elaine Swope, a life-long member at the
Philadelphia Cricket Club, whose positive influence on the women’s golf program is unmatched. She
began playing golf at an early age with her father, won inter-city and WGAP tournaments,
participated in WGAP Team events for over 50 years, as well as winning junior and mixed events.
Elaine was both the Junior and Women’s Club Champion. She was a highly motivated and regarded
golfer, as evidenced by her competitive successes. And most importantly, Elaine loved the game of
golf, competing with grace and true sportsmanship.
The original point system developed in 2010 for the Swope Cup included points for those who not
only won but also those who participated in the many PCC women’s events offered as well.
In 2012, the Women’s Golf Committee discussed the limitations of this system as not being a true
representation of Elaine Swope and her approach to golf. The committee moved to the current
system, one more in line with Elaine Swope’s ideals of competition and winning.
The Swope Cup award is presented each year to the golfer that embodies these qualities and who has
achieved competitive success throughout the golf season.
Eligibility
All Female Flourtown Golfers
Entry Fee
None
* Participation in the Ellen Gowen Hood Shield Tournament for players with a handicap of 15.5 or less
is based on Swope Cup standing.
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Swope Cup Point System
As set forth below, the points awarded for each event appear in the following format:
1st/2nd/3rd/4th place finish, as appropriate.
Team Matches
1 point for being on the team roster or being a hostess
1 additional point for each win
3 additional points 3-4 matches won or
10 additional points for 5 matches won
Club Championship (Gross and Net)
10/7/5/5
Better Ball (each player)
10/7/5/5
ABCD (gross)
7/5/3
Handicap (net)
7/5/3
Member/Member (net) (each player)
7/5/3
Senior (gross and net)
7/5/3
Super Senior Championship (gross and net)
7/5/3
.
Minimum participation requirements apply for Swope Cup point allocations; calculations
are based on the total number of players that finish the tournament:
≥10 participants 100%
5-9
75%
<5
50%
In the case of a tie points are split.
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Women’s Closing Day
Women’s Closing Day is the final opportunity for the PCC women golfers to get together for one last
round of golf and to celebrate the accomplishments of the winners of the many women’s events that
PCC offers.
The day begins with a golf shotgun start in the mid afternoon on Wissahickon for those able to play.
The format is a 4-person scramble (gross & net). Post-golf festivities begin at 6:30 PM and end with a
banquet style dinner where prizes are awarded as follows.
All winners receive an award and names are added to the plaques hanging in the Flourtown
Clubhouse for those events.
Plaque Events
Ringers (overall gross and net)
Better Ball of Partners (net)
Mother/Son & Mother/Daughter (gross)
Super Senior Club Championship (gross)
Ann Morton Member/Member (net)
Club Championship (gross and net)
ABCD/Handicap Tournament
Senior Club Championship (gross)
Ellen Gowen Hood Shield
Swope Cup
Other Awards
Ringers (gross in 4 categories)
Mother’s Day
Winners of all 5 WGAP Matches
Wednesday League (1st and 2nd)
Thursday League (1st and 2nd)
Play with the Pro (gross and net)
Most Improved
Better Ball Winners/Runners Up
Expected Participation
>40
Fee
≈$45pp++ golf and dinner
≈$35pp++ dinner only
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