LWGA 2017 Tournament Descriptions
April, May, Sept, Oct Tee Times June, July & August Tee Times -
8:33-10:39AM
8:15-10:12AM
May 2
Opening Day Shotgun/Scramble – Mixed Flight Teams assigned by TC – (Tournament Chair) – Lunch to follow at – “323 Restaurant”.
This is a Team Event. Tournament Chair will create Four Person Teams; players will be from different Flights. Every player hits a drive on every hole. Then, the Team
decides which drive will be used. After the Team decides whose drive to use, EVERYONE hits a ball from that spot. So, if your drive is used, you MAY take the 2nd
shot. Follow this format until you get to the green. ALL players get to putt until the ball is holed. Each player’s drive must be used for 3 Holes. Record your Team’s
Score on the score sheet in the clubhouse. Leave one scorecard per Team. One Team Wins. It is your Team’s Gross Score! NO GHIN Today!
May 9
Trophy Tuesday - No Shotgun/No Lunch - Paired in Flights by TC
Stroke Play - Individual Effort - One Winner per Flight - 1st Place Gross & 1st Place Net. Prizes for 2nd Low Gross & 2nd Low Net in 2nd, 3rd & 4th Flights. *A player
cannot win both Low Gross & Low Net. Gross takes precedence over Net! You must play 18 Holes without picking up if you want to qualify for this Tournament.
When you enter scores on the computer for this tournament, they are entered as "H" Scores.
May 16 O.N.E.S.
Individual Stroke Play. Add your total score for the holes that begin with the letters - O.N.E.S. - (1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 16, 17 and 18). Deduct 50% course handicap from
your score. One Low Net Winner per Flight. Prizes also for Second Low Net in 2nd, 3rd & 4th Flights. When you enter scores on the computer for this tournament, they
are entered as "H" Scores.
May 23 George Buck Qualifier
This is a Major Tournament that extends over four weeks. You must satisfy eligibility requirements outlined on Page 7 in Member Handbook.
Qualifiers must be available to play all Three Rounds. When you enter scores on the computer for this Tournament, they are entered as "T" Scores.
Qualifying Round – May 23rd
Paired by Handicap - Stroke Play - 100% Course Handicap - Individual Effort. One Medalist for Low Net. In Ties for Medalist, both players receive a prize. Match
Play after Qualifying Round. Top 16 Lowest Net Scores Qualify for the Tournament. If there is a Tie among Qualifiers, it will be broken by a Match of Cards. Draw
sheets will be posted immediately after the Qualifying Round.
Tournament – May 24th – June 20th
Match Play - Full Course Handicap - Taking strokes as they fall on your scorecard. Each Qualifier must be available to play in each Round; otherwise, she will
automatically be disqualified. You are responsible to get your “Tee Times” for your Rounds of golf. In the event you are unable to get a mutually agreeable “Tee Time”
for your Round of golf, you have the option of using the LWGA Tuesday Tournament Time for your Competition. However, you will not be able to play in that regular
Tuesday Tournament. Please make sure you notify the Tournament Chair if you are using this option. Prizes given to the Winner and Runner Up.
May 30 Step Aside Shotgun Scramble
Mixed Flight Teams assigned by Tournament Chair – Team Event
Everyone in your Foursome Tees Off – The player’s ball chosen may NOT hit the next shot. (That player, “Steps Aside).” The other Team Members move their balls to
the spot of the player’s ball chosen and hit their balls from there. This format continues until you reach the green. Everyone putts until the ball is holed. Players must
have at least two of their drives chosen and this MUST be indicated on your scorecard. The Score recorded is the Gross Score for the Team. NO GHIN Today!
June 6
Trophy Tuesday - Shotgun & Lunch - Mixed Flights – Paired by TC
See May 9th for Tournament Description.
June 13 President’s Cup - (Round 1)
This is a Major Tournament - Two Day - 36 Hole - Stroke Play - Two Person Team using Full Handicaps - Best Ball of Two-Some. You must satisfy eligibility
requirements outlined on Page 7 in Member Handbook. Throughout Tournament, use course handicaps from the Yellow Tees that are in effect the date of play.
Maximum of 8 strokes between the playing partners; Ex: Player 1 - HDCP 20, Player 2 - HDCP 30; Player 2 - will play with HDCP of 28. Team must be available for
all 36 Holes. Take strokes as they fall on card. Prizes for First Place Low Gross Winner and Runner-Up Low Gross Winner, and First Place Low Net Winner and
Runner-Up Low Net Winner. Enter scores on the computer for this Tournament as “T” scores. Non-Qualifiers may sign up to play after the Qualifiers.
June 20 President’s Cup - (Round 2)
See June 13 for description. Non-Qualifiers may sign up to play after Qualifiers.
June 27 PLAY FOR PINK – “Breast Cancer Emergency Aid Foundation”
Stroke Play - Four Person Team Event - Sign ups are open tee times - you do not have to create a Team. Alternating use of PINK BALL within Team. For example,
Player 1 uses PINK BALL on Hole 1; Player 2 uses PINK BALL on Hole 2; Player 3 uses PINK BALL on Hole 3; Player 4 uses PINK BALL on Hole 4; Player 1 uses
PINK BALL on Hole 5; and so on.......... PINK BALL must come back to the clubhouse for Team to WIN. If your Team loses the PINK BALL the Team is
DISQUALIFIED. Record score of the PINK BALL for the 18 Holes and submit on score sheet in the clubhouse. One Team is Winner of the Gross PINK BALL Score
and One Team is Winner of the Net PINK BALL Score. Take your strokes where they fall on the scorecard when it is your turn to use the PINK BALL to figure out Net
Score. Record Gross Score and Net Score for PINK BALL per hole! *See Page 12 in Member Handbook for more information. NO GHIN Today!
July 4
No LWGA Play Scheduled for Holiday
July 11 Trophy Tuesday – No Shotgun/No Lunch – Paired in Flights by TC
See May 9th for Tournament Description.
July 18 MEMBER/GUEST - Shotgun & Lunch
NO GHIN Today!
July 25 & 26 Club Championship
This is a Major Tournament. You must be available to play July 25th and July 26th. Two Day – Stroke Play – 36 Hole Tournament by Flight with Full Handicap. Total
of Two-Days Cumulative Score will result in One Low Gross Winner and One Low Net Winner in Each Flight. Non-Qualifiers may sign up after the Qualifiers on
Tuesday, the 25th. Championship Flight will play from the White Tees. When you enter scores on the computer for this Tournament, they are entered as “T” scores.
Aug 1
Trophy Tuesday - Shotgun & Lunch – Mixed Flights – Paired by TC
See May 9th for Tournament Description.
Aug 8
Orange/Yellow/White
Team Score – No Handicap – Team event with Foursomes or Threesomes. On the First Hole, the Team plays from the ORANGE TEES, on the Second Hole from the
YELLOW TEES, on the Third Hole from the WHITE TEES. Continue alternating tees – Orange/Yellow/White throughout the round.
All players hit their tee shots – the team selects the best drive and marks it. All players then hit their second shot from this spot. Select the best second shot and mark it.
Continue this format until ball is holed. You must use everyone’s drive three times during the round. There is only one score for the team. Prizes will be given to the
two lowest scoring teams. NO GHIN Today.
Aug 15 NASSAU TOURNAMENT
Individual Stroke Play – Full Handicap – Subtract your full course handicap from your 18 Hole Score, ½ your handicap from your Front 9 Score and ½ your handicap
from your Back 9 Score. One Prize per Winner awarded in the following order:
18 Holes 1st Low Gross
18 Holes 2nd Low Net
18 Holes 7th - 2nd Low Net
Front 9
3rd Low Gross
Front 9
4th Low Net
Front 9
8th – 2nd Low Net
Back 9
5th Low Gross
Back 9
6th Low Net
Back 9
9th – 2nd Low Net
When you enter scores on the computer for this tournament, they are entered as "H" Scores.
Aug 22 Even Holes - Odd Holes – Choose your own Tee Times
Stroke Play - 50% Handicap - Individual Effort. Before teeing off, each member chooses to score - “Odd or Even Numbered Holes” - 1, 3, 5, etc. or, 2, 4, 6, etc. You
must play all 18 Holes, but you may “Pick Up” on the holes not chosen. You may “Take Putts” conceded by your opponents on the holes not chosen. Remember to
deduct 50% of your handicap from your score. There will be One Odd Low Net Winner and One Even Low Net Winner in Each Flight. There will also be One Odd 2nd
Low Net Winner and One Even 2nd Low Net Winner in 2nd, 3rd & 4th Flights.
Aug 29 The Caryl Beatus - Member/Member - Best Ball Tournament - Two Person Team - Must Be From Different Flights – Choose your Tee Times
This is a True Alternate Shot Tournament for all 18 Holes. Player Handicaps won’t be used in this Tournament. Before you begin play, decide which player will tee off
first, (Player A); then 2nd shot is taken by, (Player B); continue to hit alternate shots until ball is holed. Post your Team’s Gross Score on score sheet in clubhouse.
Prizes will be awarded to “All Combination of Flights.” Please Note: If Player A sinks the putt, then Player B will Tee Off on the next Hole). NO GHIN Today.
Sept 5
Trophy Tuesday - Shotgun & Lunch – Paired in Flights by TC
May 9th for Tournament Description.
See
Sept 12 FALL CUP - (Round 1) This is a Major Tournament – You must be available to play September 12th and September 19th. 2 Days - Stroke Play - 36 Hole
Tournament by Flight with Full Handicap. You are assigned Tee Times and Pairings by Flight. Total of Two Days Cumulative Score will result in One Low Gross
Winner and One Low Net Winner. *Anyone with an index over a 38.1 must play to a 38.1. When you enter scores on the computer for this Tournament, they are
entered as “T” scores.
Sept 19 FALL CUP - (Round 2) See description for Sept. 12t.h. Non-Qualifiers may sign up to play after Qualifiers.
this Tournament, they are entered as “T” scores.
When you enter scores on the computer for
Sept 26 Queen Bee Mixer Shotgun Tournament
Mixed Flight Teams will be assigned by TC. Team Event - 2 NET Best Balls of 4……….1 NET Ball must be the QUEEN BEE’S Ball. QUEEN BEE Player is
ROTATED on each hole. Start the rotation of the QUEEN BEE on the hole your team starts on; for example, if your team starts on Hole 11, then Player 1 on the
scorecard is the QUEEN BEE. On the next hole, Player 2 is the QUEEN BEE and so on throughout the round. Your NET MAX Score may be used for the TEAM
Score. Please PICK UP if your score on the hole is not needed for the Team Score. After completing the Round, sign and attest your scorecard and turn it in at the
clubhouse. NO GHIN Today.
Oct 3
Halloween Tournament
Individual Stroke
Play - Use Full Handicap - All play from the Orange Tees - Prizes given to Top 3 Gross Winners and Top 3 Net Winners. Prize also given for Best Costumes!
Oct 10
Tues - No Shotgun/No Lunch – Mixed Flights – Paired by TC
for Tournament Description.
Trophy
See May 9th
Oct 17
5 of Clubs Tournament
Each player carries only 5 Clubs for this fun Tournament - (your putter counts as 1 club). Full Handicap used - Prizes given to 1st and 2nd Low Gross Winners and 1st
and 2nd Low Net Winners. A player cannot win both Low Gross and Low Net. Gross takes precedence over Net. You must play all 18 Holes without picking up if you
want to qualify for this Tournament. NO GHIN Today.
Oct 24
Closing Day Scramble & Banquet
This is a Team Event. Make up your own Team or just sign up for the Tee Time you want. Follow directions described in Opening Day Scramble in May. NO GHIN
Today.