Welcome to the Women's League 2010 Season

Ladies Day Scramble

Jul 30, 2010 | Posted by Pro Shop Ladies

Last nights putting competition and scramble proved to be a huge success. Several ladies came out to compete in the different challenges on the putting green while others arrived after to play in a four player team best-ball tournament on the front 9. Thank you so much to Dora Crawford for the delicious cookies on the golf carts and Carol Haggerman for providing some prizes.

Putting Contest

Each team captain last night was responsible for a station on the putting green where they would have the ladies putt a different way. Jenn Wood and Kim Westaway were the winners in my group where you had to put a balloon between your legs and putt backwards through your legs. They won a golf lesson at the GPC from Mark Wilson. Judy Conran clenched a victory on the putting green last night as well, winning a putter for the longest putt.

Stay tuned for another putting contest in August - 3 putters are up for grabs!!!

Scramble

I unfortunately did not play in the scramble last night as I had previously committed to another round. I can honestly say that it looked like everyone was having an absolute BLAST! I have never heard so much laughter and excitement out on the golf course. There was a tie for first place between Mary Warnock and Thressa McDermott, Cathy McQuinn and Michelle Loucks. These ladies each won a box of balls. Closest to the pin on #5 was Barb Carter and on #8 was Leasa McKenzie. Closest to the pin in two shots was Sandra Macovick on #1 and Michelle Scott on #4. These four ladies each won a Nike golf towel from the pro shop. Prizes tonight were donated by ladies league.

Correction from Last Week

Last week I made a mistake on the blog; Donna Murray was low gross with a 41. Sorry for the error Donna. Congratulations for an outstanding round and keeping up with the Professionals out here!

See you next week girls,

Gil.

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Taste Local! Taste Fresh!

Jul 23, 2010 | Posted by Pro Shop ladies

Is it just me or does ladies league get better each week?

Last night in between holes 10 and 18 were the ladies from Oakidge Acres Country Meat Store handing out BLT sandwiches that were absolutely delicious! I guess eating local does taste better! Oakridge Acres is located at 2132 Greenfield Rd. in Ayr. There are flyers on the patio as well for the 7th annual "Taste Local Taste Fresh" culinary showcase that they will be participating in on September 19, 2010 in St. Jacobs if anyone is interested.

On hole #18, Sandra, Sharron, Donna and Liz had the ladies hitting into a hula hoop off the tee as well as painting a beautiful flower painting that's out on the patio. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Rule Tip of the Week

A very simple rule out on the course that came into play last night in my group was the red stake/yellow stake debate. What's the difference? I'm sure everyone at some point on the course encounters this problem. Adam Ferraro, CPGA Rules Official enlightened me with his knowledge of the game by clearing up the difference this morning (can you tell that he told me to write that?).

When the ball goes past a red or yellow stake there are three options that are the same; you can always play the ball as it lies, take the shot again from where you originally hit from encountering a penalty stroke or drop the ball from the line of entry in which it entered the hazard keeping your ball in line with the pin. You can go as far back as necessary. The difference is that from the red stake, you can drop your ball two club lengths from where you entered the hazard, no closer to the hole.

Yesterday's Winners Were:

Wendy Griffen - Closest to the PIG #11, sponsored by Barb Watson

Donna Dasilva - Closest to the COW #13, sponsored by Barb Watson

Sally Larente with an outstanding closest to the pin on #14, sponsored by Mary Warnock

Low Net this week ended in a 6-way tie between Sue Howard, Lourds Melo, Dora Crawford, Rita McEachnie, Sharon Lau-Wiffin and Tierney Bjorkenstam!

Low Gross ended in a 3-way tie between Cheri Doherty, Denise Dennomme and pofessional vacationer, Jenn Braid.

Congratulations Ladies! Can't wait to see everyone out next week.

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Posted by: Sandra Macovik.......next week! It's going to be fun! | Jul 23, 2010 03:29 PM

Hello ladies , just to let you all know that next week will be a "putting competiton " starting at 4pm on the putting green. Each Captain or vice Captains or player from all teams will run a station. Each contest will be as creative as the team hosting can make it! Be creative, have some fun with this. Speak to Amy about sponsoring some prizes for your station, as well as thinking about handing out something fun on your own. You must call in to the pro shop and sign up for the putting competion starting at 4 and ending at 4:45. A best ball with a shot gun format will take place at 5pm. Please call in to sign up for this event as well. The pro shop will make the teams. Please call by Wednesday for each event as team planning will need to take place. Captains, please advise your teams and come up with a plan for your putting station. If you cannot get a team member to help or host the station, get a friend! Alot of guys come out on thursday so maybe we can recruite them for an hour! ( if you run into problems, let us know) Great painting last night ladies, it was nice for you all to get in touch with your artsy side. Next painting will be a masterpiece. A slight error in the post this week, it was Sharon providing some laughter on the 18th not Liz, none the less thanks to Donna and Sharon for always being ready to support the ladies league with their time. We hope all of you are enjoying your Thursdays. We hope to keep the pace going by adding different events each month. A special thanks to all lady members who supported member guest day, it was just a super day, the club did us proud. A very professional job, our guests couldn't stop taking about it. Well done to all Whistle Bear Staff. Have a great weekend, and please let us know if we can make Thursdays any better for you all , we appreciate your input into our ladies league. Sandra

Aussie Tucker Night

Jul 16, 2010 | Posted by Pro Shop Ladies

Hi Ladies,

I hope everyone had a great day yesterday. We got lucky again with weather as the rain was delayed until after we were all off the golf course.

This week I thought that I would write a bit about etiquette on the course. Etiquette is so important to the game of golf, regardless of who you are playing with. A couple tips to keep you ladies on your best behavior out there include;

1) Consideration of Others: This includes not speaking and standing still while others are hitting. This may be difficult in ladies league because, lets be honest, we love to talk!

2) Sand Shots: After hitting a sand shot close to the green, tap your club on your shoes to get the sand off so that you aren't carrying the beach onto the green with you. This is a great tip courtesy of Mike Skimson.

3) On the Green: Do not stand or walk in another players line of putt. When you are finished the hole, replace the flag stick carefully and mark your scores on the next tee rather than on the green.

I hope these help and make your rounds that much more enjoyable.

Yesterday's winners:

Low Net (sponsored by Mark Wilson): Lisa Schneider with 29

Low Gross (sponsored by Mark Wilson): Katie Erie with 37

Closest to the Pin #5 (sponsored by Nanette Jozwiak): Rosemarry Wehrle

Closest to the Pin in 2 Shots #2 (sponsored by Michelle Loucks): Nanette Jozwiak

Congratulations Ladies!

See you next week,

Gil.

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Posted by: Thanks | Jul 21, 2010 09:17 PM

I enjoy coming to the blog and catching up on the week. Thank you so much for taking the time to post a comment each week.

Posted by: Newbie Golfer | Jul 23, 2010 09:41 AM

I'm a new member who is really enjoying the course and our ladies league. I love the format. You have all been very welcoming to a newbie!

Feelin' Hot Hot HOT!!!

Jul 9, 2010 | Posted by Pro Shop Ladies

Ladies, yesterday was hot and sweaty but what better way to spend the day than on the golf course! I don't know about the rest of you girls, but I am forming a serious sock tan line this summer.

The winners for yesterdays round were:

Judy Conran, closest to the pin #4

Michelle Charles, closest to the pin in two shots #11

Sally Larante, longest put #12

Lisa Schneider, low net

Chris Grassing, low gross

Nanette Jozwiak had an EAGLE on #18 last night, winning her the very first Hot Shot of the Week award!

Congratulations ladies!

While I was playing yesterday, my skills on the slopes at Whistle Bear were tested a couple of times inspiring me to write a golf tip in today's blog about how to hit on a sidehill lie.

With the help of our head pro, Chris Wehrle, here is a quick tip that should help you when hitting off a hill; If you are a right-handed golfer and the ball is below your feet on a hill, aim left as the ball will go right upon impact. If you are a right-handed golfer and the ball is above your feet, aim right. For lefties, aim the opposite way. If the ball is below your feet, aim right. If it is above your feet, aim left.

I hope this helps!

Gil.

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Posted by: thankyou | Jul 9, 2010 12:39 PM

Great job Gil, thanks for the timely updates and info !

Posted by: Enjoyed | Jul 15, 2010 02:42 PM

Thank you for the good post. I was away last week and it was nice to be able to catch up on the happenings of Ladies Night. I also enjoyed the tip. Keep up the good blogging! Also thanks to all the ladies who have donated prizes. It really has made Ladies Night special. My appreciation to everybody who tries to make this evening great!