Wet start to the year DETAILS ON MEDALLION PLAY

BY KATHIE HOLTZAPPLE & BETH HANDEL 18-HOLE LADIES CO-CAPTAINS

January 2023 came in wet and windy, messing with our course and delaying the playing of our first 3 tournament play days. We also felt it wise to reschedule general meeting until such time as we might have members willing to attend. Mother Nature brought much needed rain – we would have liked it at a more moderate pace and without the wind. Altogether the course was closed 21 days.

Thanks to Kurtis and his super staff, the Vineyard and Lake Courses were able to open Sat, Jan 21. Some of us were excited to get out on the course to see what had changed and to awaken our rusty golf muscles. The weather was beautiful on Saturday and it was amazing to see just how much havoc had been wrecked on the course.

With 2 nines open, the WWGA women kicked off 2023 play on Tues, Jan 24 with a field of 23 players. The courses had dried out sufficiently so we were able to use the 90 degree rule, which helped tremendously for us non walkers. Play from the Merlot tees also provided relief for those of us just getting back into the swing of things. The greens were in great shape providing a nice back drop for our low putts sweeps.

Low Putts results were:

1 Dianne Wheeler 29

2 Jami Martin 30

2 Joy Sasaki 30

2 Carolyn Chatfield 34

1 Sharon Daegling 32

2 Cynthia Neely 34

2 Becky Goehring 34

2 Beth Handel 34

2 Diane Gardemeyer 34

Our first General Meeting was held after lunch with Co Captain, Beth Handel presiding. Minutes of the meeting will be forth coming.

A brief discussion was held regarding Medallion play. WGANC Medallions, or pendants, are given to clubs based on number of members. Based on our number of members, we have two Medallions to award. To qualify for the award, a member must play in at least 3 or more of the 7 scheduled Medallion play days (check your roster calendar). The players having the lowest total for 3 net scores for the period shall be the winners. In the event of ties, a fourth net score may be used, fifth net score, etc. Additional Medallions are not given for ties. So mark your calendar for the Medallion play days.

BE SURE TO SIGN UP!!! Valentine Party — Feb 14 — Threesome Scramble. Sign up in the locker room.