PREAKNESS HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 2019 WOMEN'S GOLF PROGRAM
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PREAKNESS HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
2019 WOMEN’S GOLF PROGRAM
Michael Docktor, PGA
Michael Donato, PGA
Kyle Nestor, PGA
Adrianna Orlando
Dear Ladies, Welcome to the 2019 golf season at Preakness Hills. This booklet will serve as a reference guide to our golf program. Included will be a list of events, tournament guidelines, important club information, as well as a few additional items the Professional Staff wanted to include. Our women’s program is available to players of all golfing abilities. It’s been a pleasure seeing ladies go from participating in our Step into Golf Clinics, to playing in our 9 hole division, to competing in our 18 hole division. Keep in mind if you’re looking to only play 9 holes, but still want that competitive style, we do offer a 9 hole division that complements the same formats as our 18 hole tournaments. After organizing and running our women’s program for 3 years as an Assistant Golf Professional, I’m excited to do the same as your Head Golf Professional. I encourage each of you to utilize our amazing club as much as possible. Adrianna is excited for another season here at PHCC and is looking forward to being involved in the ladies program and ladies clinics. If any of you are looking for more one-on-one instruction, Adrianna is available for lessons Tuesday-Sunday. Feel free to call the pro shop to schedule time with her. My staff and I are here for your every golfing need whether it’s tournament information, golf instruction, or your looking to upgrade your golf equipment. My staff and I look forward to having everyone back and we’re excited about this year’s women’s golf program. I wish each of you the best of luck for the 2019 golf season. Sincerely, Michael Docktor PGA Head Golf Professional
Tuesday Morning Golf Our women’s golf program hosts a club tournament each Tuesday morning. If you are interested in playing either in the 18 hole or 9 hole tournaments, there will be tournament sign-up sheets posted in your locker room for the upcoming weeks. Please sign-up in advance or contact the Professional Shop if you’d like to join us for golf. In addition to our weekly events, we offer a ladies clinic on almost every Wednesday throughout the season. Those clinics will run from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Each week we will be focusing on a certain skill from putting, short game, bunkers, irons, woods, and full swing. Please look at your calendars for the exact dates! Tuesday morning golf will either begin with tee times at 8:00 and continuing every 10 minutes or will begin with an 8:30 or 9:00 shotgun start. Please take note of the starting time on each separate sign-up sheet. For those events that utilize tee times, players may request an early or later time depending on their personal schedule. The Professional Staff will try their best to accommodate all requests. In the interest of comradery and fairness, pairings will be made by the Professional Shop on Sunday afternoon by 5:00pm. The staff will then reach out to all those who signed up and inform them of their starting times via email. While we understand that emergencies arise, we ask that you give us as much advance notice as possible if you must cancel. Prior to beginning the round a member of the Professional Staff will go over the rules of the day, answer any questions and will handout tournament scorecards on the first tee. Those that are competing must have a registered golf course handicap. If you do not have one, or would like to link your handicap from another club to Preakness Hills, please see a member of the Professional Staff. It is the responsibility of the player to post her Equitable Stroke Control score to her handicap after each round. The Professional Staff is available to assist in that process. After the round, we will meet in the ballroom to have lunch and tabulate the scores for the day. A member of the Professional Staff will be available to answer any questions that arose during the round and to collect the attested scorecards. This is a great time to relax, unwind after your round and enjoy lunch with your fellow members.
2019 Women’s Golf Schedule
Opening Day (May 14)
Sign Up: Players sign up individually – Pro Shop will create teams with ABCD grouping by
handicap index
Format: Step Aside Scramble (The player who has her shot selected may not hit the next
shot unless it is a putt in which all players can putt)
Each players tee shot must be chosen twice
Time: 8:00 Breakfast / 9:00 Shotgun Start (18 Holes) / 10:00 Shotgun (9 Holes)
Course closed until completion of play
Handicap: 20% A player + 15% B Player + 10% of C Player + 5% D player
Contests: Closest to The Pin for 18 holers: #8 & #18 Split winners 0-21/21+ (4 winners)
Closest to The Pin for 9 holers: Either #8 or #18, 1 division (1 winner)
Notes: Luncheon open to all following golf
Criers Tournament (May 21)
Sign Up: Players sign up individually – Pro Shop will create the pairings
Format: Individual stroke play - Net scores only - at the conclusion of the round, each player
throws out her worst Par 3, Par 4, & Par 5 score and replaces it with a Net Par.
Time: Tee times beginning at 8:00 for 18 holes and 9:00 for 9 holes
Handicap: 100% course handicap
Contests: Closest to The Pin for 18 holers: #8 & #18 Split winners 0-21/21+ (4 winners)
Closest to The Pin for 9 holers: Either #8 or #18, 1 division (1 winner)
*Club Signature Event*
The Memorial (May 24 & May 25)
Open to Men & Women
Date: May 24th, Friday (27 Holes)
May 25th, Saturday (18 Holes)
Time: Tee times off #1 throughout the day beginning at 7:00am for both Friday &
Saturday
Format: Four Ball Match Play in Flights (9 holes per match)
Two players play as a side, each playing their own ball. The lowest net score of the
side is the team score for the hole. The team with the lower net score wins the hole
and receives 1 point. Holes that are halved result in a ½ point for both teams. The
winner of the 9-hole match receives an extra point.
Tee: All Men from Blues & All Women from Reds
Pairings: Teams will be placed in flights based on the combined handicap index of both
players.
Eligibility: Open to all members with full golf privileges including derivatives over the age of
18. Limited golf members are not eligible to participate.
Handicap: The course handicap of all four players is reduced by the course
handicap of the player with the lowest handicap.
Cost: $140 entry per player – Includes Breakfast and Lunch over both days as well as prizes.
Cart fee is additional.Helping Hand (June 4)
Sign Up: Players sign up individually – Pro Shop will create the pairings
Format: Best Ball of 4 (except on holes where a Pro is stationed, then in becomes a Shamble
where teams can use the pro tee shot then play their own ball in)
Time: 8:30 Shotgun (18 Holes) – 9:00 Shotgun (9 Holes)
Handicap: 80% course handicap
Contests: Closest to The Pin for 18 holers: #8 & #18 Split winners 0-21/21+ (4 winners)
Closest to The Pin for 9 holers: Either #8 or #18, 1 division (1 winner)
Blind Partners (June 11)
Sign Up: Players sign up individually – Pro Shop will create teams with ABCD grouping
by handicap index
Format: Each player will score her own ball and at conclusion of play they will draw the
name of of another participant at random to create a better ball of partners score.
Time: Tee times beginning at 8:00 for 18 holes and 9:00 for 9 holes
Handicap: 95% course handicap
Contests: Closest to The Pin for 18 holers: #8 & #18 Split winners 0-21/21+ (4 winners)
Longest Drive for 9 holers: (1 winner)
Women’s “Par-Tee” (June 13)
Followed by Ladies Night Out
Sign Up: Players sign up as individuals or as a group. This is a fun and enjoyable evening for
golfer’s of all abilities.
Format: Scramble
Time: 18 Holes at 2:00pm / 9 Holes at 4:00pm / “Ladies Night Out” at 7:00pm
Contests: Special contest on all par 3’s.
Notes: Guests welcome for golf and/or “Ladies Night Out” festivities to follow.Member-Member Round 1 (June 18)
Sign Up: Players sign up as a 2 player team – Pro Shop will create the foursome groups
Format: Round 1 - Better Ball of partners - Each team members plays her own ball and the
team records the better gross & net score.
Time: Tee times beginning at 8:00am
Handicap: 95% course handicap - Team members who have a difference in Course Handicap
of 10 strokes or higher will be reduced an additional 10%
Contests: Closest to The Pin for 18 holers: #8 & #18 Split winners 0-21/21+ (4 winners)
Closest to the Pin is included for non Mem-Mem morning participants.
Member-Member Round 2 (June 25)
Sign Up: Players continue as a 2 player team – Pro Shop will create the foursome groups
for the second round of the Member-Member.
Format: Round 2 - Pinehurst Format - Both players tee off, then they hit each other’s
Second shot. The team will then pick which ball they wish to score with and play t
hat ball alternately into the hole. Penalty shots will not affect the order of play.
Time: Tee times beginning at 8:00
Handicap: 60% of the Low Handicap + 40% of the high handicap.
Contests: Closest to The Pin for 18 holers: #8 & #18 Split winners 0-21/21+ (4 winners)
Closest to the Pin is included for non Mem-Mem morning participants.
Notes: Scores from round 1 and round 2 are totaled in both a gross and net division.
Prizes for Low gross, Low Net & 2nd Net teams (trophy for 1st Net and 1st
Gross) . The low net team shall be crowned the Member-Member Champions.
9 Holers (June 18 & June 25)
Sign Up: Players sign up as a group or as an individual and the Pro Shop
will create the pairings
Format: Scramble
Time: 9:00am SG
Handicap: 100% Course Handicap
Contests: Long Drive: 1 winner
Red, White, & Blue (July 2)
Sign Up: Players sign up individually - Pro Shop will create the teams
Format: Players will be divided into three different teams, One red, one white, and one blue
team. Each player will play their own ball into the hole. The team with the lowest
combined scored wins! This a net only event. Please wear your corresponding
colors.
Time: Tee times beginning at 8:00 for 18 holes and 9:00 for 9 holes
Handicap: 100% course handicap
Contests: Closest to The Pin for 18 holers: #8 & #18 Split winners 0-21/21+ (4 winners)
Closest to The Pin for 9 holers: Either #8 or #18, 1 division (1 winner)UJA DAY (July 9)
Sign Up: Players sign up as a group or as an individual and the Pro Shop
will create the pairings
Format: 18 hole Format: Shamble Format
Time: 8:00 Continental Breakfast / 9:00 Shotgun Start (18 holes) / 10:00 start (9 holes)
Handicap: 80% Course Handicap
Contests: Closest to the pin on #18 for all players.
Notes: Prizes for Low Gross team, Low Net team, 2nd Net Team, Low 9 hole
scramble team
ABCD Scramble (July 16)
Sign Up: Players sign up individually – Pro Shop will create teams with ABC grouping by
handicap index
Format: Scramble
Time: 8:30 shotgun / 9:00 shotgun for 9 holes
Handicap: 20% A player + 15% B Player + 10% of C Player + 5% D player
Contests: Closest to The Pin for 18 holers: #8 & #18 Split winners 0-21/21+ (4 winners)
Closest to The Pin for 9 holers: Either #8 or #18, 1 division (1 winner)
Member-Guest Tournament (July 18)
Sign Up: Players may sign up with 1 guest or 3 - Pro Shop will create pairings. 9 Hole Golfers
are welcomed to play 18 holes.
Format: Shamble (Best Ball of 4) - The team will select their best tee shot and all may place
their ball within 1 club length of that position. From that point on, each team
member plays her own ball into the hole. The team will record the best gross and
net score of the foursome. Must use each players tee shot twice.
Time: 8:00 Continental Breakfast / 9:00 Shotgun start / 10:30 Shotgun start for 9 Holes
Handicap: 90% course handicap
Contests: Closest to the Pin Hole #18 Member and Guest (2 winners)
Longest Drive Hole #10 Member and Guest Hdcp 0-21
Hole # 4 Member and Guest Hdcp 21+
Closest to The Pin for 9 holers: Either #8 or #18, 1 division (1 winner)
Chips Ahoy (July 23)
Sign Up: Players sign up individually - Pro Shop will create the teams
Format: Each team will have a designated color poker chip.
When playing the hole if their team color chip is in hole, they record their best
ball NET score for that hole. If the team color chip is not in the hole, then no
score will be needed. There may be multiple chips in a hole.
Time: Tee times beginning at 8:00 for 18 holes and 9:00 for 9 holes
Handicap: 95% course handicap
Contests: Closest to The Pin for 18 holers: #8 & #18 Split winners 0-21/21+ (4 winners)Play with the Pros (July 30)
Sign Up: Players sign up individually - Pro Shop will create the teams. 9 holers are
encouraged to join the 18 hole tournament for this event.
Format: Scramble—All play will be from the RED Tees
One member of the professional staff will play with each group. 3 Tee Shots from
each player must be used.
Time: 8:30 shotgun
Handicap: 95% course handicap
Contests: Closest to The Pin for 18 holers: #8 & #18 Split winners 0-21/21+ (4 winners)
Closest to The Pin for 9 holers: Either #8 or #18, 1 division (1 winner)
Eclectic Round 1 (August 6) & Round 2 (August 13)
Sign Up: Players sign up as two-person teams - Pro Shop will create the pairings
Format: Better Ball of partners - Each team members plays her own ball and
the team records the better gross & net score. After round 1, teams will try to
better their score for each hole.
Time: Tee times beginning at 8:00
Handicap: 95% course handicap - Team members who have a difference in course handicap
of 10 strokes or higher will be reduced an additional 10%
Contests: Closest to The Pin for 18 holers: #8 & #18 Split winners 0-21/21+ (4 winners)
Closest to The Pin for 9 holers: Either #8 or #18, 1 division (1 winner)
Notes: Teams may compete with one partner missing or just one round.
Prizes will be awarded for Low Gross, Low Net & 2nd Net teams
Play for P.I.N.K (August 8)
Sign Up: Players may sign up individually or as a team.
Format: Scramble + Ribbon Tournament - Teams select the best tee shot on each hole and
all players may place their ball from within 1 club length from that position. This
process is repeated until the ball is holed out. Each team members tee shot must
be used twice. In addition, Each team is given an 18” ribbon. Any shots that are
within the length of the ribbon are good; there is no need to putt it.
Time: 8:00 Breakfast / 9:00 shotgun / 10:00 shotgun for 9 holes
Handicap: 20% A player + 15% B Player + 10% of C Player + 5% D player
Contests: Closest to the pin on all Par 3’s (separate men & ladies divisions)
Notes: ALL players from red tee Separate team divisions (Men, Women, & Mixed)
Sholheim Cup (August 20)
Sign Up: Players sign up individually—Pro Shop will separate players into two teams
Format: Better Ball of Partners - Match Play - Each hole in the 18 hole match will be
worth one point, therefore; 18 total points will be available to win: one point for a
winning a hole & a half point for a halved hole. The Team (White or Blue) with
the most points after all the matches is crowned the
SHOLHEIM CUP CHAMPION!
Time: 8:30 Shotgun (18 Holes) – 9:00 Shotgun (9 Holes)
Handicap: 100% course handicap - The player with the lowest course handicap in the match
is reduced to scratch and the others play at the full handicap off the low ball.
Notes: Being that it is a Better ball of Partners event. For Pace of Play reasons, we ask
that you pick up if you are having a tough hole and your partner is in a better
position to have their score counted.Odd / Even Tournament (August 27)
Sign Up: Players sign up individually - Pro Shop will create the teams
Format: Teams will record their 1 Best Ball score (Net) on the odd holes & their 2
Best Ball scores (Net) on the even holes.
Time: Tee times beginning at 8:00 for 18 holes and 9:00 for 9 holes
Handicap: 95% course handicap
Contests: Closest to The Pin for 18 holers: #8 & #18 Split winners 0-21/21+ (4 winners)
Closest to The Pin for 9 holers: Either #8 or #18, 1 division (1 winner)
1 Gross & 1 Net (September 10)
Sign Up: Players sign up individually—Pro Shop will create teams
Format: Each team will record 1 gross score and 1 net score. One players score cannot be
used for both net and gross scores.
Time: Tee times beginning at 8:00 for 18 holes and 9:00 for 9 holes
Handicap: 100% course handicap
Contests: Closest to The Pin for 18 holers: #8 & #18 Split winners 0-21/21+ (4 winners)
Closest to The Pin for 9 holers: Either #8 or #18, 1 division (1 winner)
Club Championship & Presidents Cup (September 8)
Sign Up: Players sign up individually into two divisions
Format: Club Championship—Gross Division (18 handicap or lower)
President’s Cup—Net Division (19 handicap or higher)
Time: Tee times starting at 11am
Handicap: Club Championship plays at scratch and President’s Cup plays at 100% course
handicap
Contests: No on-course contests
Notes: Anyone can play up into a higher division
Closing Day (September 17)
Sign Up: Players sign up individually – Pro Shop will create teams with ABCD grouping by
handicap index
Format: Step Aside Scramble (The player who has her shot selected may not hit the next
shot unless it is a putt in which all players can putt)
Each players tee shot must be chosen twice
Time: 8:00 Breakfast / 9:00 Shotgun Start (18 Holes) / 10:30 Shotgun (9 Holes)
Course closed until completion of play
Handicap: 20% A player + 15% B Player + 10% of C Player + 5% D player
Contests: Closest to The Pin for 18 holers: #8 & #18 Split winners 0-21/21+ (4 winners)
Closest to The Pin for 9 holers: Either #8 or #18, 1 division (1 winner)
Hit The Green Contest on #18
Notes: Luncheon open to all following golfHandicap Rules
It is the responsibility of the player to enter her adjusted score after completing a round. To
post a 9-hole score, the player must complete 7-12 holes. To post an 18-hole score, the player
must complete at least 13 holes. Incomplete holes will be scored by using par + any handicap
strokes that may fall on the hole. Any scores made while playing alone will not be acceptable
for handicap purposes and must not be posted. Players must adjust each score using the
USGA Equitable Stroke Control guidelines before posting.
The handicap committee is responsible for all aspects of the USGA handicap system, including
the computation of each member’s handicap index. The committee, in accordance with the
rules of the USGA, will use its discretion in modifying the handicaps of members or guests
who fail to post all scores, or for any other reason deemed justified by the committee.
Locker Room
Each of you has your own locker in our locker room. Upon leaving the locker room through
the middle staircase you will notice many of our flyers, sign-up sheets, birdie tree and ringer
board.
Tournament sign-up: Throughout the season we will post the sign-up sheets for Tuesday
golf up to three weeks in advance. For events that are designated with starting times, please
make special note after your name if you have a preference to early or later starting times. The
Professional staff will do its best to accommodate all requests. You are encouraged to sign-up
for weeks in advance.
Birdie Board: Our birdie board is a fun game that recognizes great scores on the course all
season long. If you happen to make a birdie during your round, please take a moment to write
your name, the date, and the hole you made a birdie on the tree. We will award all those great
shots at our closing day tournament with a special prize. Please put those eagles on there too!
There will be a par board for our 9 hole group.
Ringer Board: This is another year long event that allows players to keep track of their best
per hole round. After each round, players are encouraged to write their best gross and net
score for each of the 18 holes on the course. From that point, as you play throughout the
season, any time you’re able to better that score, erase you old score, and replace it with the new
lower score. 9 Holers will have a separate board for each side. At our closing day tournament
we will award a prize to the player with the lowest score.
Tournament & Event Posters: As you know our club hosts many events during the season.
To keep everyone informed we advertise in our newsletters, locker rooms and on our television
screens in the clubhouse. Some of the items you may notice are our Ladies Member Guest,
Ladies’ Night Out, Play For P.I.N.K and UJA Day.On Course Guidelines
Our goal is to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable experience on the course, no matter what
their playing ability. Part of this enjoyment comes from a reasonable pace of play. Please take
a moment to review these few helpful hints that will make this goal easier to attain.
• Be ready to play at least 10 minutes prior to your tee time.
• Try to eat something healthy before your round and drink plenty of fluids
• Make sure you are prepared with your equipment, golf balls, etc.
• Pay attention during your round and be prepared when it is your turn to hit.
• Know what club you intend on hitting and the yardage remaining prior to your shot. If you
are putting, take the time to read your putt prior to your turn, making sure not to interfere
with the others in your group.
• If you’re playing in a team competition and one of your teammates has recorded a score in
which you cannot better, please pick up your ball and record the score you would have most
likely made.
• If you are playing in an individual event, please pick up your ball after your score has
reached double par. Record that score along with an asterisk to denote not holing out.
• Pay attention to your own pace of play. Know when you began your round.
• If there are open holes in front of you and the group behind is waiting, invite them to play
through.
• If you are tired from walking, please contact the Professional Shop, we would be glad to
bring a golf cart out for you to use anywhere on the course.
Golf Instruction
Our PGA Professional Staff is available for individual and group instruction throughout the
season. We utilize the latest in technology and teaching methods to help you reach your goal,
whatever it may be. You can be assured that each lesson will be conducted in a professional
manner while also making you feel at ease allowing you to enjoy the game.
We offer a multitude of clinics for ladies of all abilities. Our clinics will be on Wednesday’s
throughout the season running from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Each week we will be focusing on
a certain skill from putting, short game, bunkers, irons, woods, to full swing. We will have drill
stations setup for each of those skills. Dates will be posted in the ladies locker room or online.
We also will be offering a 2-day Women’s golf school three times throughout the season limited
to 8 players per session. In these golf schools we will be not only be working on our golf
swings but also educating everyone on the game of golf. More details, dates, and information
will be posted in the ladies locker room.
Nine Holes
The great thing about golf is that it can be enjoyed by many golfers with different abilities. We
certainly recognize this and want to encourage those who may be overwhelmed by the thought
of 18 holes or perhaps do not have the time to play all 18 holes on Tuesdays. Every Tuesday
there will be an opportunity for those who wish to play a competitive 9 hole tournament.
Following golf, we’ll join the 18 hole group for lunch. If you are a beginner, we ask that you
join us for our “Step Into Golf ” classes before graduating to the 9 hole events. It won’t take
long for you to join the ranks. There will be a section on each weekly sign-up sheet for those
who would like to play 9 holes.Contact Us
Professional Shop
973-694-2910
Michael Docktor, PGA
Head Golf Professional
mdocktor@preaknesshills.org
Michael Donato, PGA
`1st Assistant Golf Professional
mdonato@preaknesshills.org
Kyle Nestor, PGA
Assistant Golf Professional
kyle@preaknesshills.org
Adrianna Orlando
Assistant Golf Professional
adrianna@preaknesshills.org
Brian Scofield
Director of Outside Operations
brian@preaknesshills.org
Peter Haglund
Starter
peter@preaknesshills.orgNotes
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