Golf Operation News August 2015
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2015
RobertBruno-DirectorofGolf
Golf Operation Update: The Golf Professional Staff is excited to begin the 2015-2016 golf season. We look forward to the return of our Frenchman’s Creek members. We
are eager to get the season off to a successful start. The Golf Professional Staff is lead by Frenchman’s Creek PGA Director of Golf, Robert Bruno, PGA Head Professional, Rich Luchini and our Assistant Professionals. Rocco Panzitta, Luis Leon, Jeff Sullivan, Chris Horn and Todd Kitchen have worked diligently throughout the summer to make this season one of the best that we ever have had. The North & South Golf Courses Summer Maintenance Program has moved along smoothly. The grass is maturing beautifully in the fairways and rough along with the tift-eagle green complexes. The new Short Game Practice Area has also matured and is ready for you to improve your short game skills. Practice your chipping, pitching, bunker play, as well as a variety of uneven lies. We are confident that the membership will be impressed with the North & South Golf Courses condition upon your return. We swing into a full tournament schedule starting in October. The Men’s and Ladies Opening Days will be held the first Tuesday and Wednesday in November. Over the next few months we will be receiving new models of golf clubs from all of the leading manufacturers including Titleist, Callaway, Taylor Made, Ping, Mizuno, Cobra, Cleveland and Adams Golf. The Golf Shop also features the latest design in fashion from Chervo, Bogner, Jamie Sadock, Swing Control, Sport Haley, Peter Millar, Polo, Bugatchi, and many more. We have new lines arriving in regularly, so come in and browse your new selections. Kevin Walker, your cart mechanic reminds you to make sure your cart is running smoothly. Please stop by for your 10-Point service and a thorough cleaning and waxing of your cart. Guest Play & Tee Times: Guest tee times are available for you and your guest during the season on a daily basis. Guests are allowed to play before 8:00 a.m. and after 12:00 p.m. Tee times may be available after 10:00 a.m. on lighter play days and must be approved by the Director of Golf or Head Professional. You may request tee times online via the Frenchman’s Creek Website. Go to www.frenchmanscreek.com and log into the private section of the website. Click on the tee time tab which will take you to the Chelsea Tee Time System. Tee times will be available beginning October 1, 2015. Please contact the golf shop and/or starter for any questions in regard to guest play and tee times.
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Practice Facility: T he practice facility is available every day for our members and their guests for warm-up prior to your round of golf. Schedule a golf lesson with one of your instructional staff members or utilize it to improve upon your game and refine your swing. Please Note: Children under the age of sixteen (16) must be accompanied by an adult and are required to utilize the North End ( Back End ) of the practice facility located by the sales center. All children should be dressed in golf attire at all times when using any part of the practice facility including the putting green. Dress Code & Golf Course Etiquette: As a friendly reminder, members and their guests are required to adhere to the standards set at Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club. We all must follow the proper dress code policy on the golf courses as well as all of the practice facilities. Men are required to wear a collared shirt at all times. No denim, workout attire, tank tops or short shorts are acceptable attire for these areas. All members and guests should follow the proper golf course rules of etiquette. We ask that you adhere to the 90 degree rule while driving your cart, please fill in all your divots with sand, rake all bunkers, fix all ball marks on the green and maintain a four (4) hour pace of play. Cell phones are prohibited on the course as well as the practice facilities. Please respect your fellow members and enjoy your golf. Handicap and Pace of Play Information As we begin our season at Frenchman’s Creek, I wanted to share with you our thoughts related to “Pace of Play” and “Handicapping” procedures. Everyone’s enjoyment of the game is enhanced immensely when we can play at a reasonable pace without having to wait on most shots. Pace of Play: In order to facilitate Pace of Play, we have directed our staff to set up the courses on Thursdays and Saturdays in a fashion that will expedite faster play. (i.e., forward tees on holes South and North; easier pin position, etc.). To encourage acceptable Pace of Play, we ask you to focus on two basic principles: Awareness and Anticipation.
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Pace of Play
Awareness:
Awareness means being aware of where you are on the golf course and where your ball and playing partners are.
Group Position:
Be aware of your group’s position relative to those in front and behind you. Proper position is behind the group in front of you, not just in front of the group behind you. If you are more than half a hole behind the group in front of you, you should make your group aware of this and encourage quicker play. You should be aware of where your ball is and move towards it before it is your turn to hit so you can prepare for your shot. It is not necessary to stay by your partner as they hit their shots, rather you should be moving toward your ball. If you utilize a caddie, make sure they are positioned correctly and assist them to help you find balls and maintain bunkers, divots and pitch marks on the greens. If it would speed up play, consider raking your own bunker. Anticipating your next play will go a long way to increasing Pace of Play. You should examine your putts while your partners are putting so that you are ready to go when they are finished. Please minimize your time at the Halfway House.
Ball Position:
Caddies:
Halfway House:
Anticipation:
Lining Up Putts in Advance:
Playing Ready Golf: In general, players should tee off and hit when they are ready and not necessarily stand on “honor.” This also covers play through the green, as long as safety is not compromised. To ensure that the Pace of Play is respected, The Golf Committee, with the support of the Board of Directors, has adopted the following policy: Each foursome is expected to complete their round in four hours or less. We will note each group’s tee off time, players in each group, as well as their turn time and completion time. In addition our Rangers will monitor Pace of Play from various vantage points on the golf course. The Professional Staff will review daily reports and report to the Golf Committee on a monthly basis or as needed.
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Handicap Information
Finally, make certain that you are at the Starter Booth at least 10 minutes prior to your assigned tee time. All of the above has been considered in the effort to create the best possible golf experience for all members and their guests. Handicapping Procedures Why Is It Important To Post Your Score? Scores should be posted after the completion of any round of golf. It is extremely important that this procedure is carried out correctly in order for games and/or matches to remain enjoyable and competitive. A player’s handicap needs to be accurate and represent their current state of play. Without posting scores on a regular basis this is not possible. Here are a few tips on how to record your scores. The most important rule on handicapping is to POST ALL SCORES. The Handicap Committee will be reviewing the posting of scores on a weekly basis to identify and monitor members who are not posting or not posting properly. On the rare occasions when you cannot post your score immediately upon completion of your round you have an alternative option to post your score via the internet through the Frenchman’s Creek website. Posting for Incomplete Rounds of Golf All scores for rounds of at least 13 holes are to be entered into the handicap computer. If fewer than 18 holes, but at least 13 holes are played, the player shall add the total score for the holes played with the total of par for the un-played holes, plus any handicap strokes to which the player is entitled to on the un-played holes. Example: If your handicap is 18 on the North Course and you have completed 13 holes, you will add 20, which is par for holes 14 through 18 on the North Course, plus an additional 5 strokes which are the handicap strokes you are entitled to for these un-played holes. This total of 25 strokes plus the total for the 13 completed holes played on the North Course must be entered into the computer for handicap purposes. All 9-hole scores are to be entered into the handicap computer. If you play 7 holes or more, a 9-hole score must be posted. All away scores must be entered. All scores can be entered via the internet as well. All tournament scores must be entered into the handicap computer with a “T” to differentiate between a score shot during tournament play and non-tournament play. If you do not complete a hole in tournament play, you must give yourself a probable score for that hole up to your maximum allowed under the equitable stroke control recommended by the U.S.G.A.
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Handicap Information
Posting for Unfinished Holes If a player starts but does not complete a hole, he shall record for handicap purposes the score that most likely would have been made. EXAMPLE: A and B are partners in a match play competition on a hole which neither player receives a handicap stroke. A lies two, 18 feet from the hole. B lies two, 25 feet from the hole. B holes the putt for a three and A picks up his but because he cannot better B’s score, A records a score of four because he most likely would have two putted. Equitable Stroke Control Equitable stroke control is the adjustment of individual hole scores for handicap purposes in order to make handicaps more representative of a players potential ability. Equitable stroke control sets a maximum number that a player can post on any hole, depending on the player’s handicap. Equitable Stroke Control Table Course Handicap Maximum Number On Any Hole 9 or less Double Bogey 10 through 19 7 20 through 29 8 30 through 39 9 40 or more 10 Always play summer rules unless stated otherwise. The accurate entry of all scores is essential to maintain a fair and equitable handicap system. A member not complying with these rules will be subject to the arbitrary penalties as authorized by the U.S.G.A. handicap manual. The Golf Committee and Handicap Committee will address any and all issues in reference to the maintaining of proper handicaps. Enjoy Your Game! Note: For information on Handicapping and Rules of Golf: The USGA Rules are available online at: http://usga.org/Rule-Books/Handicap-System-Manual/Rule-04/
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Your Golf Cart
Golf Cart Maintenance Service PROGRAM I—$45.00 (should be done at least twice a year)
• Water batteries check and rotate. • Check and fill air pressure in tires. • Check wiring. • Check brakes and adjust as necessary. • Check accessories and advise on any repairs that may be needed. • Inspect for loose connections on batteries and terminals. • Address any corrosion on battery tops. • Grease all fittings. • Inspect motor for loose connections. • Report to the member any future or present problems in need of further repair. PROGRAM II—$12.50 PER MONTH The battery maintenance program is performed once a month in two parts which includes: • Check the water in the batteries, plug in cart and charge. • Unplug the charger from the wall and receptacle. PROGRAM III—$1,685.50 We also have a summer (June thru September) refurbishing program for your golf cart which includes a paint job, curtains pin striping, lettering and seat covers for $1,685.50 plus tax—a saving of $200.00.
Schedule your golf cart service at the Golf Pro Shop or direct with your Golf Cart Mechanic Kevin Walker. He can be reached at (561) 371 - 2933.
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Upcoming Tournaments
September Golf Events Labor Day Golf & Luncheon Sunday, September 6 th 2015
November Golf Events
Ladies Opening Day Golf & Luncheon Tuesday, November 3 rd 9:30 a.m. Shotgun – 9 Holes & Luncheon to Follow Format: Step Aside Scramble Men’s Opening Day Golf & Luncheon Wednesday, November 4 th 8:30 a.m. Shotgun – 18 Holes Luncheon to Follow Format: One Best Ball Shamble
8:30 a.m. Shotgun – 18 Holes 9:00 a.m. Shotgun – 9 Holes & Luncheon to Follow Format: One Best Ball Shamble Make Your Own Foursome
October Golf Events Ladies Day Golf begins on Tuesday, October 6 th 8:30 a.m. Shotgun – 18 Holes & 9:30 a.m. Shotgun – 9 Holes
Nine, Wine & Dine Golf Event Friday, November 13 th 3:00 p.m. Shotgun – 9 Holes & 5:00 p.m. – Cocktails & Dinner Format: Step Aside Scramble Men’s Member /Staff Event & Luncheon Friday, November 20 th 2015 9:00a.m. Shotgun & Luncheon to Follow
Men’s Day Golf begins on
Wednesday, October 7 th 8:30 a.m. Shotgun – 18 Holes
Nine Wine & Dine Golf Event Friday, October 23 rd
3:00 p.m. Shotgun – 9 Holes & 5:00 p.m. – Cocktails & Dinner Format: Step Aside Scramble
Format: One Best Ball Shamble One Staff & Four Member Teams
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Holiday Events
Thanksgiving Holiday Events Junior Clinics Monday, November 23 rd & Tuesday, November 24 th 2:45 p.m. Registration 3:00 p.m. Junior Clinic Instruction Family Golf Event Wednesday, November 25 th 12:45 Shotgun – 9 Holes Format: Scramble
Christmas Holiday Events Junior Clinics Monday, December 21 st & Tuesday, December 22 nd 2:45 p.m. Registration 3:00 p.m. Junior Clinic Instruction Family Golf Event Wednesday, December 23 rd 12:45 Shotgun – 9 Holes Monday, December 28 th & Tuesday, December 29 th 2:45 p.m. Registration 3:00 p.m. Junior Clinic Instruction Family Golf Event Wednesday, December 30 th 12:45 Shotgun – 9 Holes Format: Scramble Format: Scramble Junior Clinics
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Men’s 2015-2016 Major Tournaments
Men’s Opening Day Golf Event & Luncheon Wednesday, November 4 th 8:30 a.m. Shotgun 12:30 p.m. Luncheon & Awards Men’s Member - Staff Golf Event & Luncheon Friday, November 20 th 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Format: 2 Better Ball Shamble 1:00 p.m. Luncheon & Awards Men’s Opening Day Golf Event & Luncheon Wednesday, November 4 th 8:30 a.m. Shotgun 12:30 p.m. Luncheon & Awards Men’s Member - Staff Golf Event & Luncheon Friday, November 20 th 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Format: 2 Better Ball Shamble 1:00 p.m. Luncheon & Awards Men’s Health Day Wednesday, December 16 th Men’s Health Day Event – Jupiter Medical Center 8:45 a.m. Shotgun Men’s Health Day Event – Jupiter Medical Center 8:45 a.m. Shotgun Format: 1 Best Ball Shamble 1:00 p.m. Luncheon, Presentation & Awards
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Men’s 2015-2016 Major Tournaments
Men’s President’s Cup Friday, December 11 th
Men’s President’s Cup Round 1
8:30 a.m. Shotgun Format: Better Ball of Partners Saturday, December 12 th Men’s President’s Cup Round 2 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Format: Two Man Scramble Men’s Member - Member Friday, January 15 th Format: Four Ball Match Play Men’s Member Guest Invitational I Friday, January 29 th Format: 2 Better Balls of the Foursome Invite One or Three Guests 7:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Tournament Shotgun 1:00 p.m. Luncheon & Awards Presentation Men’s Frenchman’s Cup Thursday, February 4 th 6:30 p.m. Frenchman’s Cup Dinner & Team Pairings Friday, February 5 th 8:30 a.m. Shotgun 9 Holes - Frenchman’s Cup – Round 1 Format: TBA 11:00 a.m. Shotgun 9 Holes - Frenchman’s Cup – Round 2 Format: TBA Saturday, February 6 th 8:30 a.m. Shotgun 18 Holes - Frenchman’s Cup – Round 3 Format: TBA 1 :00 p.m. Frenchman’s Cup Luncheon Saturday, January 16 th Friday, January 22 nd Saturday, January 23 rd
Men’s Member / Member Round 1 – AM Tee Times Men’s Member / Member Round 2 – AM Tee Times Men’s Member / Member Round 3 – AM Tee Times Men’s Member / Member Round 4 – AM Tee Times
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Men’s 2015-2016 Major Tournaments
Men’s Member Guest Invitational II Friday, March 4 th Format: 2 Better Balls of the Foursome Invite One or Three Guests 10:30 a.m. Registration Opens 11:00 a.m. Brunch in the Main Dining Room 12:45 p.m. Tournament Shotgun 5:00 p.m. Dinner & Awards Presentation Men’s Club Championship
Friday, March 11 th Men’s Club Championship Round 1 - AM Tee Times Saturday, March 12 th Men’s Club Championship Round 2 - AM Tee Times Friday, March 18 th Men’s Club Championship Round 3 - AM Tee Times Saturday, March 19 th Men’s Club Championship Finals & Champ. Flight 1st 18 - TBA Tee Times Awards Presentation for ALL Flight Champions Sunday, March 20 th Men’s Club Championship Finals for Champ. Flight 2nd 18 - TBA Tee Time (If Required) Awards Presentation for Men’s Club Champion (If Required) Format: Individual Match Play Men’s Closing Day Golf Event & Luncheon Wednesday, April 20th 8:30 a.m. Shotgun 12:30 p.m. Luncheon & Awards
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Save the Dates
Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club Requests the Pleasure of Your Company at Our 2016 Men’s One Day Member Guest Day Friday, January 29, 2016 Schedule of Events 7:30 a.m. Registration opens in front of the golf shop with distribute contestant’s information booklets. Breakfast available in the Main Dining Room Practice Range & Short Game area available 8:40 a.m. Announcements of Format & Rules of Play 8:45 a.m. Shotgun - Tournament Begins. 1:15 p.m. Completion of play & Tournament Scoring. 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served in the Main Dinning Room. 2:00 p.m. Awards presentation to follow lunch. Jeff Parker & Marvin Zucker Achal Goswami Robert A. Bruno Golf Committee Co-Chairs Executive Director PGA Director of Golf Richard Luchini Billy Burke Rocco Panzitta-Jeff Sullivan PGA Head Professional PGA Professional Chris Horn -Todd Kitchen PGA Assistant Golf Professionals
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Ladies 2015-2016 Major Tournaments
Ladies Opening Day Golf Event & Luncheon Tuesday, November 3 rd 9:30 a.m. Shotgun Format: ABCD Scramble Ladies Eclectic Tuesday, December 8 th Ladies Eclectic – 1st Round 8:30 a.m. Shotgun 18 Holes Format: 18 Hole Pinehurst 8:30 a.m. Shotgun 9 Holes Format: 9 Hole Scramble Thursday, December 10 th Ladies Eclectic – 2nd Round 8:30 a.m. Shotgun 18 Holes Format: 18 Hole Better Ball of Partners 8:30 a.m. Shotgun 9 Holes Format: 9 Hole Better Ball of Partners Tuesday, December 15 th Ladies Eclectic – Rain Date – All Flights Ladies Member-Member Thursday, January 7 th Tee Times 18 Holes Ladies Member / Member 1st Round – a.m. 9 Holes Ladies Member / Member 1st Round Tuesday, January 12 th Tee Times 18 Holes Ladies Member / Member 2nd Round – a.m. 9 Holers Ladies Member / Member 2nd Round Thursday, January 14 th Tee Times 18 Holes Ladies Member / Member 3rd Round – a.m. 9 Holers Ladies Member / Member 3rd Round Tuesday, January 19 th Tee Times 18 Holes Ladies Member / Member Finals – a.m. 9 Holers Ladies Member / Member Finals – a.m. Tuesday, January 21 st Ladies Member / Member Finals Rain Date Format: Four Ball Match Play
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Ladies 2015-2016 Major Tournaments
Frenchman’s Creek Women for Cancer Research Tuesday, January 26 th 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Format: Step-Aside Scramble Ladies Member Guest Days Tuesday, February 2 nd Member Guest #1 8:45 a.m. Shotgun Format: 1 Best Ball Shamble Tuesday, March 8 th Member Guest #2 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Format: 1 Best Ball Shamble Ladies President’s Cup Tuesday, February 9 th Ringer Tournament 1st Round 8:30 a.m. Shotgun 18 Holes Format: Better Ball of Partners 9:30 a.m. Shotgun 9 Holes Format: Shamble Thursday, February 11 th Ringer Tournament 2nd Round 8:30 a.m. Shotgun 18 Holes Format: Better Ball of Partners 9:30 a.m. Shotgun 9 Holes Format: Shamble Tuesday, February 23 rd Ladies President’s Cup – Rain Date – All Flights Ladies Club Championship Thursday, March 10 th 9 Holes and 18 Holes – 1st Round Tuesday, March 15 th 9 Holes and 18 Holes – 2nd Round Thursday, March 17 th 9 Holes and 18 Holes – 3rd Round Saturday, March 19 th 18 Holes – Finals Format: Individual Match Play Awards Presentation for All Flight Champions Ladies Closing Day Golf Event & Luncheon Tuesday, April 19 th 9:30 a.m. Shotgun Format: ABCD Scramble
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Save the Dates
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Mixed Member & Couples Events 2015 - 2016 Tournaments
Mixed Couples Member Guest Invitational Friday, February 26 th 10:30 a.m. Player Registration 11:00 a.m. Brunch 12:45 a.m. Tournament Begins
Memorial Day Golf Event & Luncheon Sunday, May 29 th 8:30 a.m. Shotgun 12:30 p.m. Luncheon Stars & Stripes Golf Event & Luncheon Friday, July 1 st 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Format: Step Aside Scramble 12:30p.m. Luncheon Firecracker Golf Event & Luncheon Sunday, July 3 rd 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Format: 1 Best Ball Shamble 12:30 p.m. Luncheon
Format: 1 Best Ball Shamble Dinner & Awards Presentation
5:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 28 th Mixed Couples Member Guest Invitational - Rain Date Frenchman’s Creek Charity Day Golf Event & Dinner Sunday, April 3 rd 8:30 a.m. Shotgun – 9 Holes & 18 Holes Format: Step Aside Scramble 12:45 p.m. Shotgun – 9 Holes & 18 Holes Format: Step Aside Scramble 5:30 p.m. Dinner & Awards Presentation Husband & Wife Club Championship Sunday, April 17 th 8:30 a.m. Shotgun 12:30 p.m. Luncheon Format: Chapman Member / Staff Event & Luncheon Monday, April 25 th 8:45 a.m.
Shotgun Format: 2 Better Ball Shamble
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Mixed Member & Couples Events 2015 - 2016 Tournaments
Friday, October 23 rd 3:00 p.m. Shotgun 5:30 p.m. Wine & Dine Friday, November 13 th 3:00 p.m. Shotgun 5:30 p.m. Wine & Dine Friday, December 4 th 3:00 p.m. Shotgun 5:30 p.m. Wine & Dine
Friday, January 8 th 3:00 p.m. Shotgun 5:30 p.m. Wine & Dine Friday, February 12 th 3:00 p.m. Shotgun 5:30 p.m. Wine & Dine Friday, April 29 th 3:30 p.m. Shotgun 5:45 p.m. Wine & Dine
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Save the Dates
This Year we will not be caught! We have a Rain Date! The Mixed Couples Member-Guest Invitational Circle the days and invite your guests!! Know that our Mixed Couples Member Guest will be just what you wanted. Fabulous Brunch, golf, cocktails, dinner, prizes and also a “Special Something”. This is a very popular event so mark your calendar. We hope you will be joining us for this Fantastic Event! RAIN DATE : Sunday, February 28, 2016 Lila Silver & Helene Myers February 26, 2016 Mixed Couples Member Guest Invitational
12:45 Shotgun
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2015 - 2016 Tournament Schedule
10/23 - 11/13 - 12/04 Mixed Couples Nine Wine& Dine 1/8 - 2/12 - 4/24 Mixed Couples Nine Wine& Dine Sunday , April 19th Husband & Wif e Club Championship Friday,February 26th Mixed Couples MemberGuest Wednesday,December 16th Men's Health Event Fri & Sat , Dec. 11th & 12th Men's President's Cup Jan. 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23 rd Men's Member - Member Feb. 4th, 5th & 6th Men's Frenchman's Cup Mar. 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 20th Men's Club Championship Wednesday , April 20th Men's Closing Luncheon Jan 29th & Ma rch 4th Men's Member Guest Tues & Thur, Dec. 8th & 10th Ladies Eclectic Jan. 7th, 12th, 14th & 19th Ladies Member - Member Tues & Thur, Feb. 9th & 11th Ladies President's Cup Mar. 10th, 15th, 17th & 19th Ladies ClubChampionship Tuesday , April 19th Ladies Closing Luncheon Tuesday , January 26th Women fo r Cancer Research Feb 2nd & March 8th Ladies Member Guest Sunday , April 3rd Frenchman's Creek Charity Event Friday , November 20th Men's Member Staff Event Monday , April 11th PGA Shoot - Out Monday , April 25th Men's & Ladies Member Staff Event
September
Sunday 6 Mixed Couples Labor Day Golf & Lunch - 8:30 Shotgun Monday 7 Labor Day Tuesday 8 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun Wednesday 9 Men's Day Monday 14 Rosh Hashanah Tuesday 15 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun Wednesday 16 Men's Day
Tuesday 22 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun Tuesday 3 Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown Wednesday 23 Men's Day Wednesday 23 Yom Kippur Tuesday 29 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun Wednesday 30 Men's Day
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2015 - 2016 Tournament Schedule
October
Tuesday 6 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Wednesday 7 Men's Day Monday 12 Columbus Day Tuesday 13 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Wednesday 14 Men's Day Tuesday 20 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Wednesday 21 Men's Day Friday 23 Nine, Wine & Dine - 9 Hole Golf Event 3:00 PM Tuesday 27 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Tuesday 3 Ladies Opening Golf & Luncheon - 9:30 - 9-Hole ABCD Scramble Wednesday 4 Men's Opening Golf & Luncheon - 8:30 Shotgun - 18 Holes Tuesday 10 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Wednesday 11 Veteran's Day Wednesday 11 Men's Day Friday 13 Nine, Wine & Dine - 9 Hole Golf Event 3:00 PM Tuesday 17 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Wednesday 18 Men's Day Friday 20 Men's Member Staff Golf & Lunch Event 9:00 a.m. Shotgun November Wednesday 28 Men's Day Saturday 31 Halloween
Monday 23 Junior Clinic 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday 24 Junior Clinic 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 24 No Ladies Day (Thanksgiving Holiday) Wednesday 25 No Men's Day (Thanksgiving Holiday) Wednesday 25 Family Golf Event 12:45 Shotgun - 9 &18 Holes Thursday 26 Thanksgiving Day
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December
Tuesday 1 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Wednesday 2 Men's Day Friday 4 Nine, Wine & Dine - 9 Hole Golf Event 3:00 PM Monday 7 1st Day of Hanukkah Tuesday 8 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun Tuesday 8 Ladies Eclectic (1st Round) - 8:30 Shotgun Tuesday 8 Ladies Eclectic (9 Holers) - 9:30 Shotgun Wednesday 9 Men's Day Thursday 10 Ladies Eclectic (2nd Round) - 8:30 Shotgun Friday 11 Men's President's Cup - Round 1 (a.m.) Two Man Teams Saturday 12 Men's President's Cup - Round 2 (a.m.) Two Man Teams Monday 14 Last Day of Hanukkah Tuesday 15 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun Tuesday 15 Ladies Eclectic (Rain Date) - 8:30 Shotgun Wednesday 16 Men's Health Day Monday 21 Junior Clinic 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday 22 Junior Clinic 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday 22 No Ladies Day (Holiday Period) Wednesday 23 Family Golf Event 12:45 Shotgun - 9 Holes Wednesday 23 No Men's Day (Holiday Period)
Thursday 24 Christmas Eve Friday 25 Christmas Day Saturday 26 Carnival
Monday 28 Junior Clinic 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday 29 Junior Clinic 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday 29 No Ladies Day (Holiday Period) Wednesday 30 No Men's Day (Holiday Period) Wednesday 30 Family Golf Event 12:45 Shotgun - 9 Holes
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2015 - 2016 Tournament Schedule
January
Tuesday
5 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun
Wednesday 6 Men's Day Thursday 7 Ladies Member/Member (1st Round)
Thursday 7 Ladies Member/Member 9 Holers (1st Round) Friday 8 Nine, Wine & Dine - 9 Hole Golf Event 3:00 PM Tuesday 12 Ladies Member/Member (2nd Round) Tuesday 12 Ladies Member/Member 9 Holers (2nd Round) Tuesday Wednesday 13 Men's Day Thursday 14 Ladies Member/Member (3rd Round) Thursday 14 Ladies Member/Member 9 Holers (3rd Round) Friday 15 Men's Member/Member (Round 1) Monday 18 Martin Luther King Day Tuesday 19 Ladies Member/Member Finals - All Flights Tuesday 19 Ladies Member/Member Finals - 9 Holers All Flights Tuesday Wednesday 20 Men's Day Thursday 21 Ladies Member/Member Finals - Rain Date Friday 22 Men's Member/Member (Round 3) Saturday 23 Men's Member/Member (Final Round) Tuesday 26 Women For Cancer Research Wednesday 27 Men's Day Friday 29 Men's Member Guest - 8:45 Shotgun - Golf & Luncheon
12 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun
19 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun
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February
Tuesday 2 1st Ladies Member-Guest - 8:45 Shotgun(Shamble 1 Best Ball) Wednesday 3 Men's Day Thursday 4 Frenchman's Cup Dinner - 6:30 p.m. Friday 5 Frenchman's Cup (1st Round) -(2) 9 Hole Matches - 8:30 & 11:00 Shotgun Saturday 6 Frenchman's Cup (2nd Round) - 18 Hole Match - 8:30 Shotgun Tuesday 9 Ladies President's Cup - Ringer Tournament (1st Round) Tuesday 9 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Wednesday 10 Men's Day Thursday 11 Ladies President's Cup - Ringer Tournament (2nd Round) Friday 12 Nine, Wine & Dine - 9 Hole Golf Event 3:00 PM Sunday 14 Valentines Day Monday 15 Junior Clinic 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday 15 Presdients' Day Tuesday 16 Junior Clinic 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday 16 No Ladies Day (President's Holiday Period) Wednesday 17 No Men's Day (President's Holiday Period) Wednesday 17 Family Golf Event 12:45 9 Holes Tuesday 23 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Tuesday 23 Ladies President's Cup - Ringer Tournament - Rain Date Wednesday 24 Men's Day Friday 26 Mixed Couples Member-Guest -12:30 Shotgun (Shamble) Sunday 28 Mixed Couples Member-Guest -12:30 Shotgun (Shamble) - Rain Date
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2015 - 2016 Tournament Schedule
March
Tuesday 1 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Wednesday 2 Men's Day Friday 4 Men's Member Guest Day Tuesday 8 2nd Ladies Member Guest - 12:30 Shotgun (Shamble - 1 Best Ball) Wednesday 9 Men's Day Thursday 10 Ladies Club Championship (1st Round) 18 Holers - Tee Times Thursday 10 Ladies Club Champioship (1st Round) 9 Holers - Tee Times Tuesday 15 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Tuesday 15 Ladies Club Championship (2nd Round) 18 Holers Tee Times Tuesday 15 Ladies Club Championship (2nd Round) 9 Holers Tee Times Wednesday 16 Men's Day Thursday 17 St. Patrick's Day Thursday 17 Ladies Club Championship (3rd Round) 18 Holers Tee Times Thursday 17 Ladies Club Championship (3rd Round) 9 Holers Tee Times Friday 18 Men's Club Championship - (3rd Round) Tee Times Saturday 19 Men's Club Championship - (Final Round) Tee Times Saturday 19 Ladies Club Championship Finals 18 Holers Tee Times Saturday 19 Ladies Club Championship Finals 9 Holers Tee Times Saturday 19 Men's Club Championship - (Final Round) - Championship Flight 1st 18 Sunday 20 Men's Club Championship - (Final Round) - Championship Flight 2nd 18 Tuesday 22 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Wednesday 23 Men's Day Wednesday 23 Ladies Challenge Cup - Challenge Match 1:00 Friday 25 Good Friday Sunday 27 Easter Sunday Tuesday 29 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Wednesday 30 Men's Day Friday 11 Men's Club Championship - (1st Round) Tee Times Saturday 12 Men's Club Championship - (2nd Round) Tee Times
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April
Sunday 3 Frenchman's Creek Charity Event Tuesday 5 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Wednesday 6 Men's Day Monday 11 PGA Shootout - 12:45 p.m. Monday 11 PGA Shootout Cocktails & Awards - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday 12 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Wednesday 13 Men's Day Sunday 17 Husband/Wife Club Championship & Lunch - 8:30 Shotgun Tuesday 19 Ladies Closing Luncheon - ABCD 9-hole Scramble 9:30 a.m. Wednesday 20 Men's Closing Luncheon - 8:30 Shotgun Saturday 23 1st Day of Passover Monday 25 Member/Staff Event 9:00 Shotgun Tuesday 26 Ladies Field Day - 8:30 Shotgun & Ladies 9 Holers - 9:30 Shotgun Wednesday 27 Men's Day Thursday 28 Ladies Nite Out PM Golf & Dinner Friday 29 Nine, Wine & Dine - 9 Hole Golf Event 3:00 PM Saturday 30 Last Day of Passover
May
Tuesday 3 Ladies Field Day Wednesday 4 Men's Day Sunday 8 Mother's Day Tuesday 10 Ladies Field Day Sunday 29 Memorial Day Mixed Couples - 8:30 Shotgun Monday 30 Memorial Day
Friday 1 Mixed Couples Golf Event 8:30 Shotgun 18 Holes - 9:30 Shotgun 9 Holers Saturday 2 Independence Day Skills Challenge - 9th Green South 9:00 AM Sunday 3 Mixed Couples Golf Event 8:30 Shotgun 18 Holes - 9:30 Shotgun 9 Holers Monday 4 Independence Day July
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Golf Course Maintenance Summer Update WesDillard Dir.ofGolfCourseMaintenance
The Golf Course Maintenance staff is busy preparing the courses so they are
in excellent shape for the upcoming winter season. The first two before and after photos are of the left landing area on #4 north fairway. A slightly left tee shot often ended up in a deep depression of coarse St. Augustine grass, left of the cart path and behind an oak tree. In the first photo with the loader, the cart path and Oak tree are already removed but the steep contours are still noticeable. In the finished shot, the new soft path is raised a few feet and positioned about ten feet farther left. The old path was right of the orange measuring wheel. The new contours are gentler and golfer friendly. Paspalum turf was added to the left side of the path. Mr. Jim Fazio, the north course architect, supervised the work and shaping of this small but helpful project. The third photo is of #14 north green complex. What you may notice is that there are now two bunkers instead of one long bunker. The maintenance staff filled the narrow section of the bunker in and installed turf
to create two separate bunkers. This work was done because balls landing in that narrow area of the bunker often rolled down and rested against the turf edge. Advancing the ball toward the hole could be nearly impossible. Mr. Fazio also approved the work to this area. The staff is also evaluating trees on both courses for trimming or removal based on playability or poor turf quality from
shade or concentrated traffic. Most of this work is necessary on the north course. The greens on the south course are in excellent shape and much more receptive than when they were brand new last November. A couple agronomic issues on the fairways were addressed in spring and early summer with fantastic results. The south course playing conditions will be the best they have ever been this fall. We look forward to seeing you back on the courses soon.
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