2022 Newsletters

May 2, 2022 Ladies Golf League Newsletter

Captain's Message

Hello Ladies!

Thank you everyone for joining us at the Welcome event. It was successful and it was great to see everyone!

The minutes are on the website under Members Only, along with the 2022 Budget.

Please let me know what kind of information you would like to see via the newsletter if different than what is currently shared.

We will be starting sales for a gift basket within the next week. Stay tuned!

Marie-Anne Nason
Club Captain

Icebreaker Tournament June 9

Details will be coming shortly. It will be a fun day, we promise.

Ringer Board

The Ringer Board has started and we encourage players to participate for a season long event.

Please ensure the score card you submit has your name, date, and which tee box the round was played.

The eligible days are Monday Mixed league, Tuesday Morning league, Tuesday Night league and Thursday Morning league.

Home and Away

Rounds are full for Gallagher's and Spallumcheen. There are still spots left for Predator. Email MJ Charman or Judy Hnit for more information.

There is a wait list in place in case of cancellations.

Details including dates and costs are on our website HERE.

Clinic with the Pro

We have revised the dates for the Clinics and there are still some spots available.

Putting - May 5
Chipping - May 10 & 12
Sand - May 17 & 19

Pin Days 2022

In 2022, we are introducing the opportunity for all members of the Sunset Ranch Ladies Club to participate in the Golf Canada and BC Golf Pin Days as well as the Dorothy Oliver Franklin memorial Tournament.

Please see full information HERE.

Handicapping Season

This article is a follow-up to the information Mike shared at the Welcome Event on the scoring during active seasons.

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October 25, 2021 - Handicapping: Active seasons

Golf Canada
An Active Season is the period of time when acceptable scores from a specified area should be submitted for handicap purposes. The Rules of Handicapping stipulates that every player is responsible for submitting all acceptable scores into one’s scoring record for rounds played on courses during the active season.

It is the responsibility of authorized provincial golf associations to declare active and inactive seasons, with area clubs and players required to observe these dates for score posting purposes. To make this process easier, the Golf Canada Score Centre automatically considers the active season of the course being played when a score is posted and whether it should be included in calculating a player’s Handicap Index.

In BC the active season in each province is as follows:

Mar.1 – Nov.15

In the USA, the states of Arizona, California, Florida and Texas all have year-round active seasons.

Scores made at any golf course observing an inactive season are not acceptable for handicap calculation purposes. This is because course conditions during inactive seasons are not consistent with the way that the Course & Slope Ratings were determined, which can impact the accuracy of a player’s Handicap Index.

Scores made at a golf course in an area observing an active season MUST be posted for handicap purposes, even if the golf club where the player is a member is observing an inactive season. The club’s Handicap Committee must make it possible for a player to post these away scores at the beginning of the active season.

It’s important to note that if you are travelling to other countries or regions, you should confirm their active seasons to ensure all acceptable scores are posted. THIS SITE will provide this information. Your home club needs all acceptable scores (even if played during a Canadian “off-season”) to ensure that your Handicap Index is accurate and reflects your demonstrated ability.

For example, if a player belonging to a golf club in Ontario plays golf in Florida (which observes a year-round active season) during January, any score(s) made in Florida are acceptable and must be submitted to the player’s scoring record. If the player is also a member of a golf club in Florida and Ontario, it is important to remember that all acceptable scores must be posted to each scoring record.

The Golf Canada Score Centre has tools available to link Canadian and USGA accounts, so that a score posted to one account is automatically transferred to the other. For more information, or to set up this link, please contact members@golfcanada.ca or phone 1-800-263-0009 X399.

For more information on handicapping, CLICK HERE.

FLAGSTICK IN OR OUT - Which is better?

April 8

April 8, 2022 Ladies Golf League Newsletter

Captain's Message

Hello Ladies!

It was an exciting day on the weekend, watching snow fall! Picture taken of a player on #8.

We have a few things to share on this newsletter so will try and keep it as short as possible.

Marie-Anne Nason
Club Captain

Welcome Event

Don’t forget to register for the Welcome Event scheduled for April 21st at 4pm. Join us for an introduction of the Ladies Club executive, Proshop staff, and food service team. We will have some appies, and look forward to a social event to start the season.

It is on Golf Genius. Please sign up and join us for an informative and fun event.

From the Executive

There was a meeting of the Executive of the Ladies Club on March 22nd. Minutes are on the website HERE.

Ringer Board

The Ringer Board is open to all Sunset Ranch Lady members and is a season long event. There will be prizes at the Wind Up event, at the end of the season.

We are hoping to have 30 ladies participate. We have some spots left.

Event Dates

The Ladies Club Events are scheduled for:

June 9 - Icebreaker
July 19 - Lady 4 Team
August 18 - 2nd Annual Memorial Tournament
September 10,11 - Club Championship

Home and Away

We have booked Home and Away games with 3 courses - Predator Ridge Golf, Gallaghers Golf Course and Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club.

Details including dates and costs are on our website HERE.

Please email MJ Charman if you are interested in playing .

Clinic with the Pro

Clinic with the Pro is starting on April 19th. Here is the proposed schedule, weather dependant:

Putting: Tuesday, April 19th at 8am and Thursday, April 21st at 9am

Chipping: Tuesday, April 26th at 8am and Thursday, April 28th at 9am

Sand Play: Tuesday, May 3rd at 8 am and Thursday, May 5th at 9am

Thank you Mike Loewen for holding these clinics as a fundraiser for our Ladies Club.

Mar 23

March 23, 2022 Ladies Golf League Newsletter

Captain's Message

Hello Ladies!

We are all looking forward to a great golf season!

We have a few things to share on this newsletter so will try and keep it as short as possible.

Marie-Anne Nason
Club Captain

Welcome Event

Please join us on April 21st for our "Welcome to 2022" event.

It is on Golf Genius. Please sign up and join us for an informative and fun event.

Golf Fitness

We are excited to announce a golf fitness class by a kinesiologist and mobility specialist, Katrina Dittman. It will be on April 7th at 2 pm, in the Banquet room.

Please check here for more information. If there is more than the maximum 15 interested, we will ask Katrina for additional classes.

Pin Rounds

We are re-introducing the BC Golf Pin Rounds this year and we will have more information at the Welcome event.

Ringer Board

The Ringer Board will be running again this year and the event is on Golf Genius. It is a season long event with the start being on the first week of league play. You can start after that date, at any time.

This year there is no need for the ladies to enter their score. There will be a basket by the computer in the proshop. You can put your card there and Cody will ensure your score is entered.

The qualifying games will be Tuesday morning play, Tuesday night play, Thursday morning play, and Mixed league play. Visit the website for more details.

Home and Away

We have secured 2 Home and Away rounds this year and there might be more announced later.

The two we have finalized is with Predator Ridge Golf Course and Gallagher’s Canyon Golf and Country Club. We will inform you of any other activity as it becomes available. Check the website for up to date information.

League Play

Tuesday Morning

Tuesday Morning will start on Tuesday, April 12. If any help is needed for sign up or information about the Tuesday league, please visit the website or email Donna Steeg or the Proshop.

Thursday Morning

Thursday Morning will start on Thursday, April 14. If you need any help with signing up, please contact the Proshop or email June Klarenbeek.

Sponsorship/Fundraising

Lori Dickson and Stephanie Vernon have agreed to support us in efforts to do some fundraising for 2022. Efforts are ongoing by all members of the Ladies Club and we appreciate any help you can offer as a member.

Clinic with the Pro

Mike Loewen, our Head Professional has agreed to run a Clinic with the Pro program as a fundraiser for the Ladies Club.

The Clinics will be for Chipping, Putting and Sand Play and the cost will be $10.00 per lesson.

Stay tuned for start dates. Sign up will be in the proshop.

Feb 17

February 17, 2022 Ladies Golf League Newsletter

Captain's Message

The 2022 golf season is fast approaching and we are looking forward to a dynamic and fun season.

Sadly we start the newsletter with extending sincere condolences to Paddy Gibson’s family. Paddy passed away on January 23rd. She was a member at Sunset Ranch Golf Course for many years and will be missed.

Our 2022 Ladies Club Executive consists of:

Marie-Anne Nason, Club Captain
Judy Hnit, Vice Captain
Terry Churchill, Treasurer
June Klarenbeek, Secretary

Thanks to June for joining the Executive this year.

We will be setting dates for the Ladies Club tournaments in February and will communicate those dates before the season starts.

I would like to extend warm welcome to our new lady members. Please feel free to contact me at any time for any information you might require.

Marie-Anne Nason
Club Captain

Our Mission Statement

To promote active participation and friendly competition while having fun and encouraging fellowship with all Sunset Ranch Lady members.

WE CARE ABOUT:

Continuous improvement and innovation
Accountability to our members
Respect and inclusion
Encouragement and fostering a positive golf and social experience

Events

Spring FOREward Tournament

We are very happy that our signature tournament is back! A new name and new features, including a Horserace on the Saturday night! No, you do not need a horse for the event.

A horserace on the golf course or it is sometimes called, a Shootout, is an event of elimination and always fun for all participants.

The Chairperson for the tournament is Vallee Leyden and she reminds everyone that the weekend will be fun and a great value with lots of prizes and good food!

NEW Mixed League

Please have a look at the new Mixed League which is starting in April.

The page is set up on Golf Genius and sign up will start on March 1.

Zone News

Amateur & Senior Championships

Please note that the 2022 Zone 2 Amateur & Senior Championship entry form is on our website and on the Zone 2 website.

It will be held on Sunday, May 29th and Monday, May 30th at the Salmon Arm Golf Club.

Shannon Lake 4 Lady Team Stableford Tournament

This tournament will be held on Monday, June 13th.

Information is posted on our Zone 2 web page.

From the Pro Shop

Our Head Pro Mike Loewen has agreed to do a 'Clinic with the Pro' program again this year. Thank you Mike.

Details will be forwarded as soon as they are available.