THURSDAY MORNING LADIES LEAGUE
Today, I would like to take a moment to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Thursday Morning Ladies League Committee for their outstanding dedication and leadership over the past five years. Through their hard work, they have created a league that has been fun, inclusive, and welcoming to all Lady members, while always supporting the Pro Shop, Clubhouse, and Restaurant. Their commitment to building a strong, vibrant community of women golfers has truly been a gift to our club.

After much thoughtful consideration, the committee has made the very difficult decision to step away from organizing the Thursday Morning League. This decision was not made lightly, and it reflects the natural transitions that come with time and the changing rhythms of volunteer-led groups.

The Thursday Morning League has been a wonderful part of our Ladies Club experience, and its legacy will continue to be felt for years to come.

Please join me in expressing our deepest appreciation to June, Terry, Mar, and Kathy, as well as to Bea, Marilyn, Marion, and MJ, whose vision and enthusiasm gave rise to the Thursday Morning League and built the foundation for everything it has become. We are sincerely grateful for their dedication, their leadership, and for all the lasting friendships and memories they have helped create.

As we look ahead, we do so with gratitude for what has been and with excitement for what is still to come — knowing that Thursdays will continue to be a day of fun, friendship, and great golf for all.

Thank you so very much.

THURSDAY MORNING LEAGUE 2025
We are thrilled to share some news regarding the future of our Thursday league! After thoughtful discussions, the Ladies Club Executive and Sunset Ranch Golf Course management have worked together to find a solution that balances the interests of all members. Here’s what you can expect: 

• Revised Tee Time Structure: To accommodate everyone, the golf course will allocate blocks of 20 golfers in the early morning and 20 in the late morning on Thursdays. This ensures that all members who wish to play can do so at a time they desire. Please note that due to pre-booked events, some weeks will see all the blocks early in the morning and some weeks may show blocks slightly later. We appreciate your patience should sometimes not meet your first desired time.   

• A Fresh League Format: This new version of the league will look a little different, however there will still be a focus on fun, inclusivity, and camaraderie. Entry fees will be lower, and games will be designed to encourage participation from players of all levels. 

• Collaborative Leadership:  A new organizing group will work closely with the course and staff to create a welcoming and positive atmosphere for everyone. 

 
The plan is to launch this revised league shortly after the Ladies Classic in May. In the coming weeks, you’ll receive further details on how to register and participate—so stay tuned! 

Extending our sincere gratitude to Sunset Ranch Golf Course for their cooperation and commitment to ensuring that our beloved Thursday tradition can continue in a way that works for all. 
 
Thank you for your enthusiasm and support as we embark on this new chapter together. We can’t wait to see you out on the course! 

TUESDAY LADIES SCORING
Just a quick note about scoring for our Tuesday Ladies Days at Sunset Ranch!
Right now, we're collecting scores two ways — through Golf Genius (using your GGID) and with paper scorecards. To help make sure everything matches and is 100% accurate when it gets entered into Golf Canada, we're asking everyone to now do both:

• Enter scores live into Golf Genius, and
• Complete a paper scorecard for your group.

How it will work:

• One person in a cart can handle Golf Genius, and someone else in the other cart can keep the paper card.
• After each nine, the two scorers should quickly check that their scores match.
• If you’re using Golf Genius and submitting your scores through the app, you do not need to hand in a paper scorecard.

If you aren’t confident using the Golf Genius app yet, no problem — just hand in your paper scorecard by 7:00 p.m. as usual.

We totally get that Golf Genius can be tricky sometimes — you're not alone! This extra step just helps all of us feel confident that our scores are correct.

Thanks so much for helping out — and for keeping our Tuesdays running smoothly and fun!

I will advise if your scores are automatically sent to Golf Canada this Tuesday. If not, please keep a record of your own score to add manually.

MAY 27 LADIES DAY 1st SHOTGUN
Our first of four shotguns for the season is quickly approaching!

Tee times will be starting at 2:00pm. You will receive your tee times and starting holes closer to the event. If you do NOT want to play in this Ladies Day event, you will need to contact Reed at the ProShop to advise asap to ensure we are able to accommodate as many golfers as possible in the ShotGun. Only ladies playing in the ShotGun will be eligible for weekly Ladies Day Prizes and Competitions.

A special buffet will be offered. I will provide more details about the buffet once I have spoken with Monika (Events Manager at Sunset Ranch)

HOME & AWAY CHALLENGES
Sue Torvik would like to thank all the ladies who have signed up for 4 Home & Away Challenges.

There's been a resounding response with a spare list!

1st Event : Home game at Sunset against Vernon on May 15th. 10:00 starting tee times. Away game against Vernon May 29th.

As always please contact me if you have any questions !

 
Suzanne Basson
Ladies Club Captain Sunset Ranch
clubcaptainsunsetranchladies@gmail.com

I hope this email finds you all in good health and high spirits. We have a lot to catch up on since our last meeting in October, and I'm excited to reconnect with each of you.

Over the past few months, there have been many changes within our club, some of which have been quite significant. I want to assure you that we are diligently working to ensure that these changes will lead to a successful and enriching year for all of us.

1. Pre-arranged tee times
- Unfortunately, we are no longer offered prearranged tee times. Going forward, prearranged tee times will be allocated only on Tuesday Ladies Day by completion of ballots.

2. Thursday "League" continuation
- There have been concerns about the future of our Thursday league. I am pleased to inform you that we have worked diligently with Jeff and Keith to find a solution. Thursday league will continue as planned. The Thursday organizers will provide more detailed information in due course. In the meantime, please make sure you register on Golf Genius as per previous years.

3. Enhancements based on feedback from the October meeting and some adjustments.
- I will be expanding on the enhancements at April 14th Welcome meeting.
- DRAW PRIZES: Improvements in both quantity and quality of draw prizes,
- 50-50 CHANGE: The 50-50 draw has now been renamed the "Honey Pot" (DETAILS BELOW) with some exciting new features.

4. Ladies Day competitions
- As discussed in October, we are moving to one flight in the competitive (Handicapped) division based on net scores played from any tee box.
- The Callaway division is reserved for golfers WITHOUT a Golf Canada handicap.

5. 4 Shotguns per year (May, June, July, Aug - Wind up)
- With a buffet offering and "live" prize presentations.

Further explanation of 50-50 to Honey Pot.
I want to inform you about some important changes to our weekly entry fees and how these adjustments will help us continue to host the events and activities that make our club so special.

Starting this season, we will be making two key changes to our Tuesday weekly golf events:

1. Elimination of the 50/50 Draw:
After careful consideration and consultation with the Golf Course, we (Ladies Club Committee) have decided to discontinue the 50/50 draw. While this has been a fun and popular feature in the past, we believe it’s time to introduce something new that will add even more excitement to our weekly games.

2. Introduction of the weekly "Honey Pot" Special Draw:
In place of the 50/50 draw, we are thrilled to introduce the Honey Pot" Special Draw! This new feature will allow golfers to win a weekly prize pool throughout the season. A portion of each week's entry fees will contribute to the Honey Pot, and there will be three great gift card payouts each week. This change not only adds a fresh twist to our weekly games but also encourages participation and camaraderie among our members. Gift Cards are eligible to be used for any goods & services offered at Sunset. (including next year's golf fees 😊)

Why These Changes Matter:

Breakdown of $15.00:
- $2.00 Ladies Club
- $0.50 Ladies Year end wind up
- $0.25 Golden Egg Draw
- $5.00 Honey Pot (50% to Ladies Club/50% 3 weekly Gift card winners)
- $7.25 Draw & Skill prizes (draw prizes 50% Gift Cards to ProShop, 50% Proshop merchandise.

This is an increase of ($1.00 to Ladies Club and $1.00 Draw & Skill Prizes). The Honey Pot is equal to what a previous 50/50 ticket was ($5.00) Overall increase is $2.00/week.

The weekly entry fee ($15.00) is a vital part of what allows the Sunset Ranch Ladies Club to thrive. As advised by Keith (our new head pro) our Ladies day fee is on the lower side of other Ladies clubs in the valley. These funds enable us to host several events throughout the season, including tournaments, social gatherings, and awards ceremonies. They also help us maintain the high standards of our club and support initiatives that benefit all members. By participating in our weekly games and contributing to the Honey Pot, you are directly supporting the success and sustainability of our club.

We understand that some changes may not be popular with all participants; however, the golf course and Ladies Club Committee agree that this is the best direction for the future. If you feel that you are not interested in the weekly fee to play on Ladies Day you have the choice to opt out and make your own tee times outside of the pre-arranged balloted tee times.

We are confident that these changes will enhance your experience and provide even more opportunities for fun and friendly competition. Your continued support and enthusiasm are what make our club so special, and we are grateful for your commitment to the Sunset Ranch Ladies Day.

If you have any questions or feedback about these changes, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any member of the Ladies Club Committee. We value your input and look forward to hearing your thoughts. Jeff Richard at Sunset Ranch will also make himself available for anyone requiring more information.

Thank you for being a part of the Sunset Ranch Ladies Golf Club. Here’s to a season filled with great golf, new memories, and exciting wins!

IN CLOSING PLEASE MARK THE DATE APRIL 14 2025 FOR WELCOME MEETING. YOU WILL BE ADVISED WHEN REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE OF GOLF GENIUS!

Suzanne Basson
Ladies Club Captain Sunset Ranch
clubcaptainsunsetranchladies@gmail.com

Hello Ladies ⛳☺️

Hard to believe that we are entering the last 2 months of 2024 golf!

We still have so much to look forward to and celebrate each other and our shared love of golf.

** LADIES 2-BALL TOURNAMENT SUCCESS

A HUGE THANK YOU to Diane Feist and her committee (Suzanne Basson, Adriana Hinkelman, Sue Mackney, Deanna Tuokko) for another successful event!

The feedback from Sunset Ladies as well as guest ladies confirm it is the best 2-Ball tournament in the valley! The prizes, the food, the efficiency of providing draw prizes and skill prize winners all contribute to a well run event!

Save the date for next year (usually 2nd Monday in August) and enter early as this tournament is on the radar! On behalf of Sunset Ladies Club.. well done Diane and committee!

** AUG 20: last official Ladies Day for our 2024 season and last day to collect FEDEX points. Just a reminder that the playoffs are as follows;

- SEPT 3: Top 50
- SEPT 10: Top 25
- SEPT 17: FINAL 12 and celebratory dinner afterwards.

If you are unsure what total points you have earned please check PLAYER SUMMARY on Golf Genius Tuesday Women's Day.

** AUG 27: LADIES WIND UP

It's going to be an amazing day filled with golf, buffet dinner and many draw prizes! We've been contributing 50 cents per week from our $8.00 weekly fee to subsidize the draw prizes for this event .. an additional $1000! The Proshop has also been working diligently to provide additional prizes from sponsors.

We will be selling raffle tickets ($10) for the $1000 basket before golf and after golf with the winner being announced at the dinner.

** AUG 29: THURSDAY LEAGUE WIND UP

A very special version of Sunset Ranch OLYMPICS!

** SEPT 7 & 8: CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

We understand that the word "championship" can feel a bit intimidating, but we want to assure you that this event is all about having fun, making memories, and enjoying our wonderful golf community.
This tournament is designed to be a friendly competition, with players grouped into flights based on their handicaps. This means you'll be playing alongside fellow members of similar skill levels, so everyone has a chance to shine!🌟

For just $35, you'll receive:
- Tee gift for all participants
- Delicious appetizers on Saturday
- A hearty lunch on Sunday
- Prizes for everyone who plays!

We encourage you to join us for this fantastic weekend filled with laughter, camaraderie, and of course, golf! Don't miss out on the fun-sign up today and be part of this special event! (WE currently have 48 ladies signed up.. we're aiming for 60 or more!)

** SEPT 26-29 SOLHEIM CUP

Participants will be advised after Championship and provided a commitment letter to be completed and returned to Proshop within 24 hours of receiving.

** SAVE THE DATE! Oct 22nd Tuesday. 5:30 CELEBRATE THE 2024 SEASON WIND UP!🥂🥂

As always, please reach out to me anytime for a chat or any questions!


Suzanne Basson
Ladies Club Captain Sunset Ranch
clubcaptainsunsetranchladies@gmail.com

Afternoon Ladies!

Please sign up for this event as soon as possible! (see attached)

The previous two events (Battle of Fairways & Memorial) were well attended and lots of fun! Please don't let the "competitiveness" of the Club Championship keep you from participating.

This tournament is always exciting and the celebrations are known to have been "extra"! 😉

I hope to see you there!


Suzanne Basson
Ladies Club Captain Sunset Ranch
clubcaptainsunsetranchladies@gmail.com

HELLO LADIES!

I have attached the poster Jeff sent out regarding our Wind Up on Aug 27th! It's going to be a great event to celebrate with all of us enjoying a night together!

YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE SIGNED UP FOR THE SHOTGUN AT 2:30 WITH YOUR REGULAR TUESDAY TEAM UNLESS YOU ADVISE THE PROSHOP.

Thank you to all that were able to attend the Memorial event this year. We had 67 players and were able to accommodate everyone who wanted to participate. Please take note of next year's tournament when available on Golf Genius 2025 and sign up early!

- Aug 20th Last Ladies Day to collect Fedex Points and compete in the Playoffs.
- Sept 3rd Top 50
- Sept 12th Top 25
- Sept 19th Top 12

(A REMINDER THAT THE FEDEX POINTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY CALCULATED FROM THE COMPETITIVE FLIGHTS WEEKLY. THE PLAYOFFS AND BANQUET FOR THE LAST 12 PLAYERS IS FUNDED 100% FROM THE PROSHOP)

YOU CAN CHECK YOUR STANDING ON TUESDAY LADIES NIGHT ON GOLF GENIUS.
ALL RESULTS>PLAYER LEAGUE STANDINGS. IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO EARN MORE POINTS!

A REMINDER THAT YOUR EXISTING POINTS STARTING ON PLAYOFFS SEPT 3RD WILL BE ADDED TO WHAT YOU EARN IN THE PLAYOFFS TO DETERMINE THE WINNER.

AUG 27TH WINDUP
Ladies Day Wind up. SHOTGUN 2:30 (unless other tee times arranged)

SEPT 7 & 8 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Last year we had 52 players which represented about 50% of the Ladies Club. This is our premiere event of the season to determine Club Champion top GROSS player (2023 winner Mary Bermudez) as well as recognizing top NET player (2023 winner Joanne Martin). The tournament also recognizes top Gross and Net players in all flights as well as paying out $ to all competitors.

If you have not played in previous years this is a perfect opportunity to play against ladies who are in your handicap range. It's meant to be competitive but with a focus on fun and camaraderie.

Saturday: golf and appetizers provided by Cheryl White!
Sunday: playoffs followed by lunch and presentations and celebrations!

If you are considering playing but feel uncomfortable please reach out to me. I am a higher handicap player and have really enjoyed playing the past 6 years. The energy and excitement felt at the presentations on Sunday is so fun to be part of!

REGISTRATION FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON GOLF GENIUS NEXT WEEK!! PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY SO WE CAN FINALIZE THE FIELD!

AS ALWAYS ALL TUESDAY RESULTS ON POSTED ON GOLF GENIUS. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK!


Suzanne Basson
Ladies Club Captain Sunset Ranch
clubcaptainsunsetranchladies@gmail.com

GOOD AFTERNOON EVERYONE! HOPING THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO STAY COOL!

A reminder that Memorial Tournament is a shotgun Stableford game starting at 7:30. We will all be starting on the back 9. The hole allocations are on Golf Genius however, I have also posted below for easy access. The tournament is full with 68 players! It's looking like a 37º afternoon so I'm very grateful we will be playing in the early morning!

We will pay out prizes to the top 9 teams. Also door prizes and another draw for a Spallumcheen golf with cart for two!

Bring $ for 50/50 and Raffle basket for those who have not yet purchased a ticket:)

Have a great week everyone!

Suzanne Basson
Ladies Club Captain Sunset Ranch
clubcaptainsunsetranchladies@gmail.com

Are you ready for the heat? 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵⛳

Stay cool out there!

MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT UPDATE!

The tournament will be a shotgun at 7:30 am July 18th. This will allow for everyone to come in at the same time. We'll be having a plated lunch (salad, rice, prawns, salmon with mango sauce). If you have dietary restrictions please let me know asap.

We currently have 67 ladies registered and need one more person to make 17 teams! Those of you who registered as a "single" will be placed into a team of 4. The format will be Stableford with best 3/4 scores on each hole. The ProShop will be sending out tee times the week of the tournament.

TUESDAY LADIES DAY RESULTS

JUNE 25TH WEEK 9
Overall NET WINNER COMPETITIVE TIE Stephanie Vernon & Pegi Hayashi
WHITE Tees NET WINNER Pegi Hayashi
COMBO/RED Tees NET WINNER Stephanie Vernon
50/50 #14697786 UNCLAIMED
GOLDEN EGG Claudia Bunn & Leslie Smith

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO DARREN MORCOM WEALTH FOR SPONSORING JUNE 25TH! AN EXTRA $250 IN DRAW PRIZES!

JULY 2ND WEEK 10
Overall NET WINNER COMPETITIVE Linda Lynkowski
WHITE Tees NET WINNER Linda Lynkowski
COMBO/RED Tees NET WINNER. Stephanie Vernon
50/50 $155 Roxanne Rowe
GOLDEN EGG Deb Clem

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS!

NEXT SPONSORED LADIES DAYS!
- JULY 16TH B&B YAMAOKA

- AUG 20TH IG WEALTH

- AUG 27TH 2024 LADIES CLASSIC

REMINDER FROM REED & DEREK IN THE PRO SHOP !!!!!
Just a friendly reminder that Tuesday Ladies is tournament play and the rules of golf still apply. Be mindful that you need to hole everything out (no gimmies), there is no max therefore no picking up. The lateral rules (red stakes) and fescue also apply. Derek and Drayton are certified rules officials and you can ask them any ruling question.

Based on some feedback we have received about payouts we will be making the following change. The competitive division will stay the same but the fun division the top 12 people will receive prize money. Therefore 12 people will receive prize money in both the competitive and fun divisions.

CHALLENGES
- GALLAGHERS - CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN LADIES!
Monica Baker and Viki May, Judy Knit and Belle Bittner, Lisa Beaton and Mar McKay, June Klarenbeek and Sue Torvik

- SHANNON LAKE AWAY JULY 8TH HOME. JULY 29TH AWAY

- BLACK MOUNTAIN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF PARTICIPANTS

- HARVEST AUG 26TH AWAY AUG 19TH HOME. NEED 2 MORE PLAYERS PLEASE CONTACT SUE TORVIK

EVENTS COMING UP

- Sunset Ranch 2 Ball August 12th Still room !!

- Club Championship Sept 7 & 8 (will be on golf genius beginning of August) more info to come

- 2024-07-08 Eagle Point 2-lady team Eagle Point

- 2024-07-13/14 Sunburst 4-lady scramble Osoyoos

- 2024-07-13/14 Rivershore 2-lady Rivershore

- 2024-07-17 Ladies' Amateur Open Spallumcheen

- 2024-07-22 Harvest Ladies 2-ball Harvest

- 2024-08-10 - 112-lady scramble / Net Ball Big Horn

- 2024-08-12 Sunset Ladies 2-ball Sunset Ranch

- 2024-08-16/17 Penticton Tees up for Cancer Penticton

- 2024-08-17 Salmon Arm 2-lady Amateur Best Ball Salmon Arm

- 2024-09-10 Summerland 4-ball Scramble

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CLUB CAPTAIN EMAILS FOR 2024 ARE NOW ACCESSIBLE THROUGH QUICK LINKS ON LADIES MEMBERS HOMEPAGE

Suzanne Basson
Ladies Club Captain Sunset Ranch
clubcaptainsunsetranchladies@gmail.com

Hello Ladies!

Congratulations to June Klarenbeek, Barb Lanz, Kerrylyn Richard, Pegi Hayashi, Mar MacKay for representing our Club at Zone 2 Amateur playoffs in Penticton last weekend.

Amateur Flight Gross
3rd Flight June Klarenbeek 1st
Pegi Hayashi 3rd
4th Flight Barb Lanz 5th
Kerrylyn Richard 7th
5th Flight Mar MacKay 1st

Senior Flight, Gross
2nd Flight June Klarenbeek 2nd
Pegi Hayashi 6th
3rd Flight Kerrylyn Richard 6th
4th Flight Barb Lanz 5th
5th Flight Mar MacKay 5th

Congratulations to Sunset Ladies Suzanne Basson, Jana Ingram, Belle Bittner, Vallee Leydon, Monica Baker, Kim Mcperson, winners of 1st Challenge Home & Away against Vernon Golf Club

May 28th LADIES DAY
Overall NET winner from competitive division Marilyn McRae

FLIGHTED
White tees top NET Marilyn McRae
Combo/Red tees top NET Stephanie Vernon

Winner Fun/Callaway (not flighted) Marlene Dickson
GOLDEN EGG Julie Redding
50/50 Unclaimed, #14466400 and Congrats to all Draw prize and KP winners!

COMING UP!

JUNE 20TH BATTLE OF THE FAIRWAYS (looking for at least 4 more players - please sign up on Golf Genius)

JULY 18TH MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT (Stableford format) This is a 4 lady team event..please register as soon as possible on Golf Genius all 4 team members

CHALLENGES June 3 Shannon Lake Full
June 13 Gallaghers Need additional players
July 11 Black Mountain Need additional players
Aug 26 Harvest Need additional players

Please sign up in Ladies locker room or email Sue Torvik.

WE ARE READY AND EAGER TO SELL RAFFLE TICKETS OVER THE NEXT 3 MONTHS AT VARIOUS VENUES AT THE CLUB. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST! PLEASE EMAIL ADRIANA TO ARRANGE TIMES TO VOLUNTEER :)

Suzanne Basson
Ladies Club Captain Sunset Ranch
clubcaptainsunsetranchladies@gmail.com