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Wildwood Green Golf Club
2023 Member Event Schedule
Wildwood Green Golf Club
3000 Ballybunion Way
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 846-8376
@wildwoodgreengc @wildwoodgreengc @wildwoodgreengc
“A Carolinas Golf Group Facility”
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Table of Contents
Introduction________________________________________ 3
Schedule of Events January-December______________________4
Tournament Information/Flights/Regulations________________ 7
Handicap Allowances & Local Rules________________________ 8
Special Dates and Range Hours___________________________10
Social Events________________________________________11
Wildwood Green’s Major Events__________________________ 12
CGA Events and Match Play Information____________________ 15
50/50 Capital Improvement Program______________________ 16
PGA Tour’s Major Event Pools____________________________17
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2023 Member Event Introduction
We have all sorts of golf and social events that will be fun for all! So, who is ready to play?
There have been several improvements to the facilities since 2017, with the cost exceeding
$2,000,000. The greens were converted from the aging bent grass to fantastic Champion Ultra
Dwarf Bermuda. The roofs were replaced on the range building and the on-course bathroom
facility. The windows, as well as the front doors, were replaced in the clubhouse and a full
remodel was completed inside of the golf shop and Champions Grille. The steps to the back patio
of the clubhouse and the front steps from the parking lot were repaired, and an awning was added
over the patio. The pavilion was enclosed and over 300 trees were removed to help with sunlight
for turf growth. Irrigation improvements were made all over the course and the clubhouse
grounds which will help tremendously in dry times of the year, and we are now fully automatic at
our tees, greens, and fairways! A new practice putting green was installed behind the driving
range and improvements to the landscaping were made around the clubhouse and throughout the
course.
Over the next few years, we continued with our cart path improvement plan, replaced or
installed new railroad ties and upgraded the facility with new landscaping and individual irrigation
heads. We cleaned the pond at #5 green, cleaned the lake on #12 and enlarged the forward
tee, removed more trees throughout the property, improved and enlarged the lesson tee area, added
nets between the driving range and fairway of hole #1, cleaned some underbrush on the course,
and developed a new scorecard. We added new, taller range nets along the Strickland Road-
side of the driving range, removed the fairway bunker on #1, and expanded and added hitting
area at our lesson tee.
In 2023 we plan to install an observation deck, install a simulator bay with trackman
capabilities, renovate bunkers on the golf course, add new benches around the property, and
continue to improve the playing areas. As you can see, there is a lot of work going on at Wildwood
Green to improve our services and the experience of being a member!
We have many popular events scheduled this year which include a Ryder Cup-style event, a
Masters Par 3 event, six Couples Events, PGA Pools ran in conjunction with the PGA Tour’s
Major Events, a Superintendent’s Revenge day, and so much more. We hope everyone enjoys
our robust member event schedule this year! See pages 7-9 for information regarding tournaments,
handicapping, flights, and local rules to be sure you are well informed about how we execute our
events.
Thank you so much for being a member at Wildwood Green Golf Club and please help us by
continuing to fill out comment cards and responding to our surveys. Let us know how we can
improve our events!
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Event Schedule Event Schedule
The year-long Match Play Tournament begins in May
Monday Morning Maintenance begins the first Monday in April and runs through October
Men’s Golf Association (MGA) League is held Monday evenings May – September
January
Poker Night…………………………………………………………….…………………..………..Monday, January 2nd
Friday Dinner…………………………………………………………….…………………..………..Friday, January 6th
Sunday Brunch…………………….…………………………………….…………………………..Sunday, January 8th
Skins Day……………..…………………………………………………………….…..………….Saturday, January 14th
Poker Night………………………………………………………………………………..………..Monday, January 16th
Friday Dinner…………………………………………………………….…………………………..Friday, January 20th
February
Poker Night………………………………………………………………….……………………...Monday, February 6th
Friday Dinner……………….……………………………………………….……………………...Friday, February 10th
Skins Day……………..………………………………………….………………………………..Saturday, February 11th
Poker Night……………………………………………………………….……..………………..Monday, February 20th
Friday Dinner……………….……………………………………………….……..……………...Friday, February 24th
One Day Member-Member……………….…….(Greensomes)......................….Saturday, February 25th
March
Poker Night…..………………………………………………………….……..……………………...Monday, March 6th
Friday Dinner……………….……………………………………….………….……………………...Friday, March 10th
Skins Day……………………………………………………………………………………..…..…..Saturday, March 11th
One Day Member-Member………….(Texas Scramble – 1 NET)...............….Saturday, March 18th
Masters Pool Opens…………………………………………………….…………..……………Thursday, March 23rd
Friday Dinner……………….…………………………………………..……….……..……………...Friday, March 24th
Tournament of Champions Invitational…..….(Individual Net & Gross)………..Saturday, March 25th
April
Wildwood Masters Par 3 Event…….……………(2 Man Scramble)……..…….……....…Saturday, April 1st
Friday Dinner……………….……………………………………….………….…………………..……..Friday, April 7th
Masters Pool Ends…………………………………………..…………………………….………..…Saturday, April 8th
Skins Day…………………………….………………………….…………………………...……...…….Sunday, April 8th
On-course Easter Egg Hunt…………………..……………………….………………………...…..Sunday, April 9th
Friday Dinner……………..….…………………………………………..……….……..……………...Friday, April 28th
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May
PGA Championship Pool Opens………………………..…………….………......…..…………Thursday, May 4th
Spring Member-Member……......(1 Net + 1 Gross)……..…..Saturday, May 6th - Sunday May 7th
Skins Day…………………………………………………………………………..…………..………..Saturday, May 13th
Couples Golf ……….………..……(4 Person Elimination Scramble)………...…..…..……Sunday, May 14th
Men’s Golf Association Begins………………………………..…………………………...………Monday, May 15th
PGA Championship Pool Closes………………….……………………….……………..……..Saturday, May 20th
Horse Race………………………………..……(Memorial Day)………..………………..Monday, May 29th
June
U.S. Open Pool Opens……………..…………………………………..…………….…....…..…….Thursday, June 1st
One Day Member-Partner………………………………(9 @ Night)……………….......……Saturday, June 3rd
Women’s Golf Day….………………………………………………………………………………..…Tuesday, June 6th
Club Championship………………………………..…Saturday June 10th & Sunday June 11th
Skins Day………………………………………………………………….…………………….....…..Saturday, June 17th
U.S. Open Pool Closes.....................................................................................…...Saturday, June 17th
Couples Golf ……….………………………………(2x2 Scramble)…………….....…..…..……Sunday, June 18th
Aerification - 9 Holes Open Each Day………...Monday, June 19th & Tuesday, June 20th
Parent-Child Event…….…………(4 Person Elimination Scramble)…………….....…..Sunday, June 25th
Music on The Green Social……………………………………………………………………………………….….(TBD)
July
Open Championship Pool Opens…….…………………..……………..………..……….……..Thursday, July 6th
Skins Day……………………………………………………….…………..…………………..…………Saturday, July 8th
Jack Ratz Jr. Memorial Junior Tournament……….………….………..….....……………..Tuesday, July 11th
Couples Golf…………………………(4 Player Team Scramble)..….………….……………….Sunday, July 16th
Open Championship Pool Closes…….………………………………..………..……….……..Saturday, July 22nd
Parent Child Event…………………….…………(2x2 Scramble)..….…………..…….……….Sunday, July 30th
Music on The Green Social……………………………………………………………………………………….….(TBD)
August
War in The Woods…………………..…………………Friday, August 4th - Sunday, August 6th
CGA Hosted One Day Event…………………….…………………….…………......……….Saturday, August 12th
Skins Day…….………………………….…..………………….………………………….……..…Saturday, August 19th
Couples Golf…………………..……….…(2x2 Greensomes)………..……….….……..…..Sunday, August 20th
Parent-Child Event………………….……(4-Person Scramble).….………...….……..…Sunday, August 27th
Music on The Green Social……………………………………………………………………………………….….(TBD)
September
Skins Day.……………………………………………………………….……..………………..Saturday, September 2nd
Super’s Revenge Tournament …………….…(Labor Day)………..…….….…..…..Monday, September 4th
Ryder Cup……………..…………………Saturday, September 9th - Sunday, September 10th
Couples Golf………….…(4 Person Scramble – 3 Clubs and a Putter)……...…..Sunday, September 17th
Parent-Child Event……………………….……(2x2 Greensomes).…………...…..…Sunday, September 24th
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October
MGA League Year End Skins Event………………..………………..………….……………Sunday, October 1st
Fall Member-Member………..……….……………......Saturday, October 7th - Sunday, October 8th
Friday Dinner……………….…………………………………………..……….……..…………....Friday, October 13th
Skins Day………………………………..…………..……………..………………..….…………Saturday, October 14th
Couples Golf…………………....(Texas Scramble – Par 3 Event)………….………….Sunday, October 15th
Friday Dinner……………...…………………………………………..……….……..…………....Friday, October 27th
November
One Day Member-Member…………..……(3 Clubs & a Putter)……….…...…...Saturday, November 4th
Poker Night…………………………………….………………………………..……………….Monday, November 6th
Friday Dinner……………….…….………………………………..……….……..…………....Friday, November 10th
Skins Day………………………………..…………………………………………….………..Saturday, November 11th
Poker Night………………………….……..……………………………….…..……………..Monday, November 20th
Thanksgiving Food Pickup……………….………………………………………....Wednesday, November 22nd
December
One Day Member-Partner…………...( Par 3 Event – Best Ball)………....…...Saturday, December 2nd
Poker Night……………………………………………………..……………………...………...Monday, December 4th
Skins Day…………………………………………….…………………..……………………….Saturday, December 9th
Member Holiday Party………….…………………………………….………..…..…………Friday, December 15th
Poker Night……………………..…………………………………..……….………………….Monday, December 18th
Christmas Eve Shotgun…………………………………………………………….………..Sunday, December 24th
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Tournament Information,
Flighting Information, & Regulations
Wildwood Green does NOT post scores for events.
Competition Tees: Each competitor’s set of tees to be played will be assigned to the
competitor based on the set of tees most commonly played from in their most recent handicap
revision. In the event other courses have been played, the staff will assign a tee based on the other
course’s rating closest to that of a set of tees at Wildwood Green.
Event Flighting: Events will be flighted in the Spring & Fall Member-Member events, the
Tournament of Champions event, and the Club Championship. For other club events flights will
depend on field size. When there are 15 or more teams (30+ competitors) flights will be created
and broken down as evenly as possible.
Flight Basis: Flights will be determined by the low handicap index of the two-player team
according to the most recent GHIN revision, either the 1st or the 15th of the month.
Handicap Indexes: The handicap index used for the event competitor will be the handicap
index of each person on the day of the event signup deadline.
Gross Payouts – Gross will only be paid out in Flight 1 of a flighted event.
Handicap Allowances: *Please see the attached Appendix C document from the USGA
regarding handicap allowances*
• During net competitive events where competitors play their own ball, if the difference
between the two teammates’ course handicap is more than 8 strokes after the 10% or 5%
allowance, we will subtract an additional 10% from both players.
• 50% of the male competitor’s course handicap will be used and 55% of the female’s course
handicap will be used in a Texas Scramble format.
• 10% of the combined team course handicap will be used in an 18 Hole Scramble
format.
• 5% of the combined team course handicap will be used in a 9 Hole Scramble format.
During match play events, each competitor will receive 100% of their course handicap and then
the low course handicap will play as a zero and the higher course handicap will receive the
difference in strokes.
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Handicap Allowances
Handicap allowances are designed to provide equity for players of all levels of ability in each
format of play, over both 9 holes and 18 holes. Handicap allowances are applied to the Course
Handicap as the final step in calculating a player’s Playing Handicap (see Rule 6.1 Course
Handicap Calculation and Rule 6.2 Playing Handicap Calculation).
The National Association is responsible for establishing handicap allowances or it can delegate
this responsibility to a Regional Golf Association or golf club.
The following table sets out the recommended handicap allowances based on medium-sized field
net events. The allowances may be adjusted based on field size and the desired equity (see
Interpretation C/1 ):
Format of Play Type of Round Recommended Handicap Allowance
Individual 95%
Individual Stableford 95%
Individual Par/Bogey 95%
Stroke play Individual Maximum Score 95%
Four-Ball 85%
Four-Ball Stableford 85%
Four-Ball Par/Bogey 90%
Individual 100%
Match Play
Four-Ball 90%
Foursomes 50% of combined team handicap
Greensomes 60% low handicap + 40% high handicap
Pinehurst/Chapman 60% low handicap + 40% high handicap
Best 1 of 4 stroke play 75%
Best 2 of 4 stroke play 85%
Best 3 of 4 stroke play 100%
All 4 of 4 stroke play 100%
Other
25%/20%/15%/10%
Scramble (4 players)
from lowest to highest handicap
Scramble (2 players) 35% low/15% high
Total score of 2 match play 100%
Best 1 of 4 Par/Bogey 75%
Best 2 of 4 Par/Bogey 80%
Best 3 of 4 Par/Bogey 90%
4 of 4 Par/Bogey 100%
Unless otherwise specified by the Committee, players with a ‘plus’ Playing Handicap give strokes
back to the course, beginning at the hole with stroke index 18. For example, a player with a Playing
Handicap of +2 would give strokes back to the course at the holes with stroke index 18 and 17.
When handicap allowances are applied, a player with a plus Playing Handicap moves up towards
zero including rounding. This is to maintain the same relative difference between Playing
Handicaps.
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Wildwood Green - Local Rules
Specific Notes – Front Nine
Hole #1: The driving range is considered out of bounds for balls hit over the nets. White PVC pipe defines the out of
bounds along the nets.
Hole #2: Out of bounds runs the entire right-hand side of the hole and is marked with white stakes or white PVC
pipe. When the creek(s) meets out of bounds, two stakes will be present. When there are two stakes present, both
white and red, the line from red stake to red stake will define the end of the penalty area.
Hole #3: Out of bounds runs the entire right-hand side of the hole meeting a penalty area that begins at the back-
right hand corner of the hole behind the green. The penalty area extends into the woods towards #5 green and to the
left towards #4 tee. The trees behind the green are considered a penalty area. When the penalty area meets out of
bounds, two stakes will be present. When there are two stakes present, both white and red, the line from red stake to
red stake will define the end of the penalty area.
Hole #5: Penalty area begins near the tee and runs the length of the entire right side of the hole. The drain in
between #5 fairway and #13 fairway is marked as a penalty area.
Hole #6: Penalty area extends up the entire right side of the hole and connects to out of bounds at the back right
corner of the hole. Directly behind the green is out of bounds marked with white PVC pipe that runs the length of
the road/#7. For any balls hit into the water, there are two drop zones provided, one to the left of the green and one
to the right. You should use the drop zone furthest away from the flag for any balls hit into the water.
Hole#8: The trees to the left of the fairway are considered a penalty area and are marked with red stakes. Out of
bounds extends the entire right-hand side of the hole.
Hole #9: The trees to the right of the fairway are marked as out of bounds and extend up the right side of the hole
and then behind the green and then to the left toward the houses. The houses are marked as out of bounds as well.
Specific Notes – Back Nine
Hole #10: The drainage ditch in between the 10th and 18th hole is marked as a penalty area. The rocks near the cart
path behind the green are marked as a penalty area.
Hole #11: Out of bounds runs the entire right side of the hole towards the back right corner near the green. The
creek behind the green is marked as a penalty area. When there are two stakes present, both white and red, the line
from white PVC pipe to white PVC pipe will define the end of the penalty area.
Hole #12: The creek directly behind the tee box is marked as a penalty area and will extend up the right-hand side of
the tee box towards the green until a red/white stake combination is present. Out of bounds extends up the right-
hand side of the hole through the woods toward hole #13. For any ball hit into the water, there are two drop zones
provided, one in the front of the green and one behind the green. You should use the drop zone furthest away from
the flag for any balls hit into the water.
Hole #13: The drain in between #13 fairway and #5 fairway is marked as a penalty area. The grouping of trees on
the left side roughly 50 yards from the green are marked as a penalty area.
Hole #14: The drain between #14 fairway and #15 tee box is marked as a penalty area. The drainage ditch near the
cart path on the right side of the hole (roughly 50 yards from the green) is marked as a penalty area.
Hole #16: The drainage area to the left of the fairway in the trees is marked as a penalty area.
Hole #18: The flower bed directly behind the green and to the left is a mandatory free drop.
Extra Local Rules Information
● Please do not probe for golf balls in our neighbor’s yards and always respect their property.
● Out of Bounds is defined by white stakes, white PVC pipe, and by the inside edges of the street curb or the roads
meandering through the neighborhood.
● Penalty areas are defined by red stakes and lines.
● Drop zones are provided on the following holes and are defined by white circles: #6 and #12. It is not mandatory
to use a drop zone on either of these holes however, if the drop zone is not used, relief should be taken at the last
point the golf ball entered the penalty area and/or by following all USGA guidelines.
● When a ball is hit into a mulched area it should be played as it lies. If the ball is in a maintained flower bed free
relief is mandatory. Relief should be taken at the nearest point, no closer to the hole.
● Any ball deemed to be lost or out of bounds may take stroke and distance relief or dropped on the edge of the
fairway no closer to the hole with 2 penalty strokes (Local Rule E-5)
PLEASE NOTE: If a provisional ball is hit you will no longer be allowed to take the relief under Local Rule E-5.
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Special Dates and Holiday Schedules:
Every Monday April-October the First tee time will be at 12:00 PM
Memorial Day – Monday May 29th – 9:00 AM Shotgun with normal play afterwards
Independence Day – Tuesday July 4th – 9:00 AM Shotgun with NO play afterwards
Labor Day – Monday September 4th – 9:00 AM Shotgun with normal play afterwards
Columbus Day – Monday October 9th - 8:00 AM First Tee Time
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday November 23rd – ALL FACILITIES CLOSED
Christmas Eve – Sunday December 24th - 10:00 AM Shotgun with NO play afterwards
Christmas Day – Monday December 25th – ALL FACILITIES CLOSED
Range Hours and Information:
The last driving range bucket will be sold at the times below and the driving range will open 30
minutes prior to the first tee time. The driving range will have a hard closing 30 minutes after the
last bucket is sold. We will follow a rotation between mats and grass, weather, and maintenance
dependent. In March and November, there is a time noted before and after the time changes.
January: 4:30 PM July: 7:30 PM
February: 5:00 PM August: 7:00 PM
March: 5:30 PM / 6:00 PM September: 6:30 PM
April: 6:30 PM October: 6:00 PM
May: 7:00 PM November: 5:30 PM / 4:30 PM
June: 7:30 PM December: 4:30 PM
*Closing and opening times are subject to change11
Social Events
We have many social events planned this year. The most popular social event we hold year after
year is our poker nights which are scheduled throughout the fall and winter months. With golf and
social events scheduled year-round your enjoyment at the club never ends! If there are any social
events that you would like to see added to our event schedule, please fill out a comment card with
your requests. More information about a few of these special social events can be found below.
Poker Night: The game of Texas Hold ‘Em is played at all of our scheduled poker nights. The
participants will be the dealers for the games throughout the evening. Food and drinks are not
included in the entry fee but will be available to purchase throughout the night.
Member Holiday Party: Why just spend the holidays with family, when you can rejoice with
your club family as well? The Member Holiday Party is the perfect scene to have fun and
fellowship during the holiday season. This night will not be silent as we listen to Christmas songs
and have some laughs. Drink specials will be offered, and food will be included with the event!
Cookouts: Can you name anything better than hanging out with good friends, sharing laughs, and
enjoying a delicious Champions Grille burger or hotdog? Neither can we! Cookouts will be hosted
by Champions Grille to give you all the opportunity to fellowship with one another and have a
great time. Don’t miss out on all the fun!
Couples Golf
We host our Couples Golf events throughout the Fall, Spring, and summer seasons. These 9-hole
golf events are always a fun way to meet other couples at the club. We have had incredible
participation over the past few years, and it seems that every year the participation grows, and it
has turned into our most popular 9-hole competition. Our couples’ events are held Sunday evenings
and followed with a delicious dinner provided by Champions Grille.
Two couples will be paired together, and a percentage of their team handicap is factored in to get
their final net score. During the golf tournament we host proximity games for both men and women
and prizes will be available for each. Spouses who do not play golf are welcome to join us for
dinner after play for a small fee. We hope to see all the couples out at these events this year!
Master’s Par 3 Event
To kick off Master Week, we will be holding our very own Par 3 Event! 18 holes will be set up to
play as par 3s. Compete against others to be crowned our Par 3 Champion. This event is open to
all active members, offers a small entry fee, and a chance to win gift cards and other prizes. Closest
to the pin prizes will also be awarded. Mark your calendars today!12
2023 Major Events
Spring Member-Member
Saturday, May 6th – Sunday, May 7th
Wildwood Green will kick off the 2023 Majors with the Spring Member-Member. This is
a two-person team event with a format of 1 gross plus 1 net. Flights will be determined by
the low player’s current handicap index. Teams can be made up of either men or women
or a mixture of both. Course handicaps will be calculated based on the tee color played by
each golfer. To accompany the championship matches there will be an optional team skins
game and hat pool offered for the weekend.
This first Major of the year is always a great value as the event features two days of
competition, proximity games, breakfast and lunch both days, and an awards ceremony
on Sunday afternoon. Be sure not to miss out on this exciting team competition and mark
the date on your calendar now!
2022 Spring Member-Member
Overall Champions:
Dan & Matt Hyman
War in the Woods
Friday, August 4th - Sunday, August 6th
Wildwood Green’s Member-Guest saw a major renovation during 2022 and received the
upmost praise for its value and enjoyability. A tournament focused on providing value
and creating one of the most action-packed weekends of the year. This event consists of
48 two-person teams who compete in a
flighted one net score competition
playing 45 holes over the course of two
days. With a practice round, Calcutta,
raffle, prizes, and special contest, this
tournament is the place to be on August
4th – 6th!
2022 War in the Woods
Overall Champions
Zac Truesdale & Chris Moye13
Club Championship
Saturday, June 10th & Sunday, June 11th
The most prestigious title at Wildwood Green must be the title of Club Champion. This
two-day stroke play competition, which sees the club’s best golfers, will undoubtedly see
great scores again in 2023. The Club Championship will be flighted by age and then by
handicap. Flight size is solely dependent on how many people sign up in the age division.
No handicap will be used in competition and men and women will compete in separate
flights.
We will also host a net division Club Championship and anyone who has a GHIN handicap
is allowed to compete in the net division. The men’s net division will not be broken down
into flights, and instead will be created with one flight. Everyone playing in the net
division will use 95% percent of their course handicap. The difference in tee ratings will
be factored into the handicaps. To be crowned the overall men’s or women’s champion,
you MUST PLAY in the gross division, as we have no overall champion within the net
division.
New to 2023, Wildwood Green will offer a women’s only net division and any female
who has a GHIN handicap is allowed to compete in the net division. The women’s net
division will be broken down into flights. The Women’s Overall Division will be flighted
as always.
2022 Women’s Champion: 2022 Men’s Senior Champion: 2022 Men’s Champion:
Kelly McHenry Larry Key Tony Herring14
Ryder Cup Event
Saturday, September 9th – Sunday, September 10th
Once a year, we host a Ryder Cup style golf tournament. The Ryder Cup is a 36-hole match
play event which features two days of competition. This event will consist of 4 different
matches played throughout two days, and 4 separate 9-hole competitions occur with
players accumulating points for their team by winning or tying their match. The team with
the most points after the completion of the four matches wins! The two teams will be
created by the golf shop based on the player’s low 12-month handicap indexes. Don’t miss
out on this extraordinary event!
Fall Member-Member
Saturday, October 7th - Sunday, October 8th
Our highly anticipated and most popular event will be held
in October. The format for the Fall Member-Member is
five, nine-hole match play matches. There will be three
matches played Saturday and two matches played on
Sunday. Teams can be made up of either men or women or
a mixture of both. The two-person teams will be flighted
according to the low player’s current handicap index and
each flight will have a max of 6, two person teams.
Each person will play their own ball for each hole. The
lowest net score on each hole will win between the two 2022 Fall Member-Member
teams. One point is available on each hole and one point Overall Champions:
for winning the match (10 points per nine holes). Holes Ed Lynch & Ken Hart
may be halved, and a 9-hole match may end in a tie at 5
points for each team. The team with the most points after the five matches, from each
flight, will compete in a sudden death playoff for the title of Overall Member-Member
Champion. Also, just like the Spring Member-Member, we will offer a hat pool. Be sure to
grab your partner and sign up early as this event always fills up quickly!15
Carolinas Golf Association Events
The Carolinas are home to hundreds of golf tournaments each year that appeal to a wide
range of skill levels. The CGA administers its own calendar of championships, considered
one of the strongest tournament programs in the country, as well
as USGA qualifiers for national events.
Whether you're a scratch golfer looking to qualify for the U.S. Open
or Carolinas Amateur Championship, or a mid-level handicap
wanting to participate in one of the CGA's individual or team
events, there is an opportunity for you to play. These events are
open to members of CGA Member Clubs who have up to date
CGA/USGA handicap indexes.
The CGA annually conducts 48 championships and five team match competitions for
men, women, juniors, and seniors. Please note that you are a member of the CGA with
your paid GHIN handicap at Wildwood Green Golf Club.
The CGA conducts over 100 One-Day tournaments that are open to both men and women
with a CGA membership and an up to date CGA/USGA handicap index from a CGA
member club. In 2023, we plan to host the Jack Ratz Jr. Memorial, a CGA one-day event,
and potentially a senior 4-ball event.
Match Play Championship
The championship will begin May 1st, 2023. Members must sign up on or before April
30th. The cost for the Match Play Championship is $10 per person which will cover the
cost of trophies and gift certificates. Each participant is guaranteed at least four different
matches. A GHIN handicap is required for the event. Please note that it is the player’s
responsibility to ensure accurate handicaps before the tournament begins.
Matches are net, stroked off the low ball of the twosome. Matches should be completed in
the following time frames. Completion dates are tentative based on the number of
signups.
• Group Play – Before August 31st
• Round of 16 - Before October 1st
• Quarterfinals - Before November 1st
• Semi-Finals - Before December 1st
• Overall Championship - Before January 1st
The event will be broken down into 16 different groups. Groups and seedings will be
determined by the player’s handicap index after the April 30th handicap revision. Groups
should each have an A, B, C, D, and E player to keeps handicaps fair and evenly spread.16
50/50 Weekly Member Raffle
We will host a 50/50 weekly member raffle to help raise money for capital
improvements around the Wildwood Green facility. Improvements will be
determined from customer comment cards and what is feasible for the club to
accomplish.
The drawing will occur at 4:00 PM each Friday throughout the year. There is one
poker chip per membership in the bowl and each membership has been assigned a
number which corresponds to what is written on the poker
chip. Poker chips are placed into the bowl and a member will
draw one chip from the bowl. (Participants must pay their
$5 entry each week to be eligible to win.) Each Friday
when the chip is drawn, we will check the number on the chip
and then find out which membership that corresponds with.
If the membership has paid their $5 entry for that week, they
win 50% of the pool. Each week Wildwood Green will take
50% of the entries and put into a capital dues improvement
fund.
If the membership did not pay their entry that week and no winner is
determined for the week and the money carries over to the next week.
Members have the option to prepay their $5 for as many weeks as they would like.
In 2019 we added benches throughout the course, and we installed an
ice-water machine. In 2020, we purchased an additional ice-water
machine for the halfway house. In 2021 we improved the patio & walkway by
the driving range, and purchased all new bag stands. We were also able to purchase
cooler stands on the course. In 2022 we added and upgraded benches on the
course.
Keep entering each week and help us improve the facility! You might be another
lucky one who takes home thousands of dollars!17
Major Event Pools
Every year we host Major Championship Pools at Wildwood Green in conjunction with
the PGA Tour’s major events. These individual net challenges will begin two weeks before
the Major Championship’s first round and payout will be in Wildwood Green gift cards.
The final opportunity to enter the challenges will be on the Saturday (third round) of the
major event at 12:00 PM. You may enter as many times as you want before the cut off!
Rules and Information
Entry: $5 - Members may enter as many times as they like (paying $5 for each entry)
from two Thursdays before the major event’s first round until Saturday of the major
event at noon – A USGA recognized handicap is required for participation.
Format: Participants will use a 10% reduction handicap and will turn in their attested
scorecard to the golf shop following their round. The net score of the participant will
then be added to a professional's (chosen by blind draw) third and fourth round scores.
The winners will be determined by the low 54-hole score and payout will be in
Wildwood Green gift cards.
Blind Draw Winner - 10%
Event Winner - 10%
The remaining purse will be paid out in Wildwood Green gift cards as follows:
1st Place - 40%
2nd Place - 30%
3rd Place - 20%
4th Place - 10%
2023 PGA Tour Major Event Schedule
The Masters: April 6th – April 9th
Augusta National: Augusta, GA
PGA Championship: May 18th – May 21st
Oak Hill Country Club, Rochester, NY
U.S. Open Championship: June 15th – June 18th
LA Country Club, Los Angeles, CA
151st Open Championship: July 20th – July 23rd
Royal Liverpool, St. Hoylake, ENGYou can also read
