2023 - 2024 Golf Event Guide

2023 - 2024

Tournament & Event Guide

Dear Member,

It is with great pleasure that we enclose our new Tournament Schedule for the 2023-2024 season at Isleworth Golf & Country Club.

Isleworth Golf & Country Club is many things to our Membership, but the golf course, facilities, staff and golfing community have always been and continue to be a fundamental part of the Isleworth experience.

As you look through this booklet you will notice some substantial changes in the calendar to accommodate a successful event schedule given the closure and renovation of the course beginning April 15th.

Starting in Mid-January, the maintenance team will apply herbicide to the course to begin the process of eradicating the current turfgrass to prepare for the renovation. The turf will brown out, but the course should play firm and fast.

We are attempting to play the guest events before the course transitions to this phase, so we will be playing our Member Guest Showdown much earlier in the season than normal. As the winter continues on, most of the events being held will be member-only to maximize member enjoyment before the impending closure.

Knowing that the course closure will be an inconvenience to the membership, we have several options for you to enjoy golf while the course is closed. These options are outlined in the Master Plan and include new reciprocal courses and range hours seven days a week.

We are grateful for your support, your passion for the game and your shared enthusiasm for this upcoming golf season.

Please let me know if you have any questions or needs. I, along with my entire staff, stand ready to help make this season most enjoyable for all.

Wayne Sheffield President/General Manager Brett Cafferty Director of Golf

2023 - 2024 Golf Tournament Schedule

Men’s Stag

Stewart Cup

Longhorn

Family Feud

Ladies’ Member-Member

Men’s Member-Member

Get Tough Day

The Showdown

Ladies’ Member-Guest

Club Championship Weekend

Four Man Team Championship

Course Tear-Up Day

Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Dec. 21

October 13 - 14

November 2 - 4

November 24 - 25

December 5 - 6

December 8 - 9

December 30

January 10 - 13

January 14 - 16

February 8 - 10

March 8 - 9

April 14

Couples Golf Events

October 8

October 22

November 5

November 19

December 3

December 17

December 31

January 14

January 21

January 28

February 11*

February 25

March 10*

March 24

April 7

Monthly Men’s Stag

Third Thursday of the Month

Our monthly Men’s Stag is a great way to entertain clients and guests and to showcase our world-class course. Stag events include lunch, golf for a foursome, prizes, and hors d’oeuvres.

Format

The format varies month-to-month. Payouts in the form of shop credit will be awarded to both net and gross winners for the day.

Maximum Field Size

The field is limited to the first twenty teams. Teams may have a maximum of two Members in order to qualify for prizes. Signups begin the day following the previous stag and teams will be finalized one week before the event.

Stewart Cup

October 13 - 14, 2023

This annual event honoring former Isleworth Member and golf legend Payne Stewart is a fun and competitive tournament in which players from the United States will compete against international players to earn the championship title.

Format

Ryder Cup format - 18 holes of best ball, 9 holes of alternate shot, 18 holes of single match play.

Maximum Field Size

The U.S. and International Team Captains require even teams.

2021 Winners: Team International

Longhorn

November 2 - 4, 2023

New to the tournament schedule, the Longhorn will serve as Isleworth’s autumn Men’s Member Guest. With five nine hole matches, fun events, and amazing food surrounding the event, the Longhorn will be a mainstay on the calendar moving forward.

Format

Best ball 9-hole matches.

Maximum Field Size

Limited to 60 teams.

2022 Champions Andy Lamont & Crawford Raybould

Family Feud

November 24 - 25, 2023

Enjoy quality time on the course with your father, son, mother, and/or daughter at the second annual Family Feud tournament, held Thanksgiving weekend. During play, drinks and snacks will be served.

Format

One best ball of the twosome. Gross, net, and junior champions will be crowned.

Maximum Field Size

The field is limited to 40 two-person teams.

David & Drew Dizney

Greg & Eric Shuman Ben & Keith Kepley

Ladies’ Member-Member

December 5 - 6, 2023

This annual spirited Member event features competitive women’s golf and camaraderie.

Format

One best ball of the twosome - two-day eclectic scoring.

Field

Consists of female Members.

Overall Champions: Bri Asman & Leese Civiero Low Gross Champions: Ferry Sciaretta & Vonny Collison

Men’s Member-Member

December

8 - 9, 2023

This annual spirited Member event features an exciting format and a playoff to win the coveted Charging Bull trophy.

Format

First Nine: Best Ball, Second Nine: Alternate Shot, Third Nine: Scramble, Fourth Nine: Aggregate.

Maximum Field Size

Limited to 52 two-man teams. Each participant must be the primary Member.

Champions: Josef Rettman & Wright Bynum

Get Tough Day

December 30, 2023

Our most challenging annual golf event, Get Tough Day will put your golf skills to the test. The professional golf staff will set up the course in its toughest condition, with tees and pins located in strategically difficult positions. Prizes will be awarded to the winners from each of the tee box divisions.

Format

Individual stroke play, Gross and net champions from each tee box. Tiger tee gross champion is the overall winner.

Maximum Field Size

Limited to 100 Members and limited to one guest per Member.

Deacon Flight: Stuart Thompson Lewis Flight: Jeremy Springhart Chase Flight: George Soudah

Isleworth Flight: Patty Gabri Tiger Flight: Retief Goosen

Fenders & Food Trucks

January 7, 2023

Back for its eighth consectutive year, this exclusive Member-only car show invites all to showcase their most prized collectibles in a unique setting. Highlights include

- Member’s collectible cars

- Auto test drivers

- Boat showcase and test drives by Nautique of Orlando\

- Live entertainment

- Kids entertainment

The Showdown

January 10 - 13, 2024

This 2024 event will be the final Member-Guest showdown before the renovation, with an enlarged field size to accomodate the Membership. The five-round, nine-hole event will culminate in a par 3 shootout on the 18th hole to determine the champions. Wonderful tee gifts, delicious meals and other fun surprises will round out this unique event.

Format

Best ball 9-hole matches.

Maximum Field Size

Limited to 96 teams. The draw for the event begins November 1.

Ladies’ Member-Guest

January 14 - 16, 2024

Our annual Ladies’ Member-Guest tournament consists of two days of fun and competitive ladies’ golf where prizes are awarded for gross and net.

Format

3 scores on the 5 pars, 2 scores on the 4 pars and 1 score on the 3 pars will count each day for a two-day score. Players must have an established handicap with a maximum of 36 strokes allowed.

Maximum Field Size

20 foursomes. Team can consist of one or two Members.

Champions: Leesa Civiero, Samantha Marks, Sabrina Marks, Kelly Hawkins

Second Place: Kristie Tighe, Courtney Moynihan, Lindsey McCandles, Meghan Trainor

Gross Champions: Susie Keane, Charro Berry, Patti Gabri, Jennie Godfrey

Club Championship Weekend

February 8 - 10, 2024

This is a weekend to determine the best players at the Club. Gross and net champions as well as ladies, seniors and super seniors will be crowned during this weekend.

Format

36 holes of medal play from various tee boxes, depending on field.

Maximum Field Size

All Members and dependents are allowed to participate.

Club Champion: Mark Costanza

Ladies’ Club Champion: Ferry Sciarretta Senior Club Champion: Brent Jordan Super Senior Club Champion: John Hart

Four-Man Championship

March 8 - 9, 2024

The final major for the men’s tournament schedule, this championship pits four-man Member teams against the rest of the field.

Format

Three best balls of 4; Modified Stableford Points

Maximum Field Size

25 four-man teams. Teams must be Members or dependents of Members.

Winners: Michael Kahn, Bryan May, Leland Abrams, Jonathan Lee

Course Tear-Up Day

April 14, 2023

Join us for an unforgettable day on the greens as we bid farewell to our course before it undergoes an exciting transformation.

Though the format of play is yet to be determined, this Memberexclusive “course tear-up” event will be a guaranteed fun way to send off our course with a final round of camaraderie and competition until we reopen at the end of the year.

Golf Professional Staff

Brett Cafferty Director of Golf

Nick Joy

Head Golf Professional

Matt Borchert

Teaching Professional

Sam Gardner

Golf Course Superintendant

bcafferty@isleworth.com

nicholas.joy@isleworth.com mborchert@isleworth.com sgardner@isleworth.com

Hours of Operation

Golf Course

Tuesday - Sunday (closed Monday)

* Member-only play until 8:30 P.M.

8:00 A.M. - Dusk

*Men are not allowed on course prior to 9:30 A.M. on Tuesdays due to Ladies’ Day

*No guests allowed prior to Ladies’ Day Tuesday or Men’s Game Saturday

*No Member or guest play on Monday unless it is a designated holiday on the calendar

Golf Professional Shop

Tuesday - Sunday (closed Monday)

Driving Range

Tuesday - Sunday (closed Monday)

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Rules and Regulations

Men’s Game

The Men’s Game is held weekly at 8:30 A.M. on Saturday’s.

• Sign up before 8:00 A.M. on Saturday.

• Entry fee is $30 cash, due by 8:00 A.M.

• Quota point system is used as a format of play.

Couples Events

The bi weekly Couples event is an informal and relaxed way for couples to spend time on the course with others. The fun format is great for members that are new to the game. The day finishes up in the Lake Butler Lounge for drinks and laughs. To participate, please contact our Couples’ Golf Chairperson Carol Thomas, at carolthomas4@gmail.com or 203-536-2440.

Dress Code

The following dress code is in effect for the golf course and all practice areas:

All players must wear a collared (or turtleneck) shirt, tucked in. Golf slacks or Bermuda style shorts are allowed. Hats are to be worn peak or bill forward. Jeans, tee shirts, swimwear, cargo shorts and other clothing not within the standards of Isleworth or the game are not allowed.

Walking Policy

Members and their guests are permitted to walk the golf course daily after having received approval from the Golf Professional Staff.

Guests & Caddies

The Golf Professional Shop does not employ caddies but they may be secured with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.

Members are allowed to bring up to seven guests at a time with the Member playing in the first group and a caddie accompanying the second group. The second group is considered a sponsored guest group and are subject to sponsored guest play fees and times.

Golf Cart Usage

Trail Fees: Private cart owners are obligated to pay an annual trail fee. If a Member does not want to pay this fee, they will be charged a cart fee for every round of golf.

Junior Cart Use: Only juniors that are 16 years of age with a valid driver’s license are allowed to operate any Club-owned golf cart or take a privately-owned golf cart onto the course.

Control of Play

The use of and play on the Club golf course, practice putting green and practice range shall at all times be subject to the control of the Director of Golf and his designated assistants. The Director of Golf shall determine when weather or other conditions dictate the closing of the course or the prohibition of or the imposition of limitations upon the use of golf carts.

Making the Turn

Players stopping or pausing for food and beverages, or for any other reason following the completion of play at hole #9 and before commencement of play on hole #10 may not delay the following groups. Players stopping or pausing after playing hole #9 are required to invite the following group to play through in order to maintain pace of play.

Guest Play Policy

Only golf Members have the privilege of sponsoring guests to play the golf course. A guest may play the course no more than three times per month or six times per year, regardless of the sponsoring Member. Guests must be accompanied by a Member or given permission by the Director of Golf to utilize the Driving Range.

Relative Guest Play Policy

A relative guest enjoys a reduced fee rate and is defined as a parent of the Member, a son or daughter of the Member and their spouses and grandchildren. A relative guest fee does not extend laterally (brothers, sisters, etc).

Sponsored Guest Policy

Members are allowed to sponsor a group to play the course if they are unable to accompany them on the course. These rounds must be scheduled with the Pro Shop at least 24 hours before being played and are limited to 10:00 A.M. or 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday-Thursday only.

Sponsored guest play is limited to Tuesday- Thursday excluding holidays or major event play.

Guest Registration

To better serve you, please inform the Professional Staff ahead of time if you will be hosting guests. All play will start from #1 tee unless permission is granted.

Instruction

We have a staff of skilled instructors that can assist Members with any part of their golf game. As such, outside instructors are not permitted at the range, short game area or golf course.

Exclusive Tee Times

Junior groups shall not be permitted to play on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays until after 12:00 P.M. unless otherwise authorized by the Golf Professional Staff. Club management reserves the right to change or establish additional exclusive times for the use of the Club golf course. The golf course is open for Members only Friday - Sunday until 8:30 A.M.

Practice

Practice is not permitted on the golf course or on any of its greens or in/from any of its bunkers or hazards.

Range balls provided by the Golf Professional Staff must be used on the practice range at all times and are not to be removed from the range.

The practice range shall be open during such hours as shall be determined by the Director of Golf and Golf Course Superintendent. Use of the practice range at all other hours is prohibited unless under the permission of the Director of Golf.

Divot Patterns

To maximize the grass on the driving range, please place your ball at the back edge of your previous divot. This placement disturbs the least amount of turf and contributes to the quickest growth and recovery of the turf.

Golf Course Etiquette

Please observe the following golf course etiquette at all times:

Fill all divots with sand, rake bunkers and repair ball marks.

Member must keep golf carts at least 30 feet from putting greens and follow other guidelines requested by the Golf Professional Staff.

Slow play is not tolerated at Isleworth. Always keep up with the group ahead of you and do not hold up play behind. Kindly report any slow play to the Pro Shop.

If any group’s pace of play holds up the grounds behind them and, at the same time, the group has at least one hole open in front of them, they should either play faster or stand aside and let the following group play through.

There are no restrictions as to the number of Members allowed in a group, with permission from the Golf Professional Shop. However, if a group has more than four Members, they should stand aside and let the following group play through to ensure enjoyment for everyone.

Those groups who have been permitted by the Golf Professional Shop to start on the #10 tee will be allowed, as they make the turn, to alternate with groups on the #1 tee. Non-playing children or guests are not allowed on the golf course or practice facilities at any time.

Range balls are not permitted on the golf course.

Handicaps and Handicapping

It is the responsibility of the Member to maintain an accurate handicap index for purposes of playing in Club events. All rounds of golf must be posted (7 out of 9 holes or 14 out of 18 holes are postable rounds) the day they are played to maintain accurate handicaps.

Member and guests must have valid handicap indexes for any Club event and all indexes are subject to review and possible alterations by the handicap committee (per Rule 71.a of the USGA Handicap Rule Book). Failure to maintain an accurate handicap index may prevent participation in Club events.

Be courteous and respectful to the staff, guests and other Members at all times.

For tournaments, competitions, and events, all players must putt out.