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Join us to celebrate a great summer of golf!

It’s that time of year!

The Rochester Region, NY Chapter of the EWGA is celebrating our End of Season Event on Sunday, September 12 at the beautiful Ravenwood Golf Course!

We’ll be teeing off at 1:00 for 18 holes of golf, followed by a light dinner and PRIZES!

All EWGA members and non-members are invited to join us — and our full time league members (even if you don’t belong to EWGA) can join us at the EWGA member price!

  • EWGA members: $60.00
  • Full-Time League members: $60
  • Non-members: $72

There are two ways to register.

You can register online and pay by credit card of Paypal by clicking here. (Note that there is a $2.00 processing fee if you register online.)

Or you can download a registration form here and mail it to us with a check.

But don’t delay! The deadline to register is September 3.

See you at Ravenwood!


Have you RSVP'd for our Rules Clinic?

You don’t want to miss it!

This is an interactive clinic that will get you started right for the 2010 golf season!

Join us Tuesday, April 27th at Ravenwood Golf Club in Victor. Dinner and wine specials start at 5:00 pm. The clinic begins at 6:00 pm.

This clinic is FREE to EWGA members and only $10 for non-members. Read more here.

See you there!

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PGA Pro Todd Riolo on our 4/27 Golf Rules Clinic

Think learning golf rules is boring?

Think again!

Our Rules, Etiquette, and Handicap Clinic (Tuesday, April 27, 6-7:30 pm, Ravenwood Golf Club) is going to be FUN.

How much fun? We caught up with PGA Pro Todd Riolo, who is teaching the rules and etiquette portion of this clinic to ask him what he’s got in mind.

(Wendy Bolton, our Handicap Chair, will host the handicap presentation after Todd finishes his portion of the clinic.)

Hands-On = Faster Grasp of Rules Procedures

One thing that caught our interest: Todd will be taking us right out onto the course for hands-on demonstrations of golf rules.

Why do this? Because seeing how golf rules are applied in a real-world situation makes it easier to understand them.

“It’s not always easy to understand from someone’s description, or from a diagram on a board,” Todd explains. “What does it mean to take two club lengths? What direction do you take them? When you actually see someone demonstrate procedures, you really understand how to do them yourself.”

Todd emphasizes that he won’t be covering little-used or obscure rules, just the ones he calls “every day rules of golf:” the rules we use all the time when we play — or try to. “You’d be surprised how many people don’t know the rules very well,” he says.

Even the pros need help, sometimes!

That includes pros, Todd adds. At this year’s Friday round of the Augusta Masters Tournament, for instance, Ernie Els nearly took a ball drop when he didn’t need to (he thought his ball had gone into a water hazard on #15 but it hadn’t — it was still in play). Had he not been stopped by fans, he would have taken an unnecessary 1-stroke penalty.

“Rules are there to help the player,” Todd explains. “If you know the rules, you can take advantage of them to help you put up the best possible score.”

Another situation Todd sees all the time: people think it’s okay to set rules, as long as everybody in their group agrees. “Just because everyone else in your foursome says ‘yes’ doesn’t mean you’re following the rules.”

On the contrary: you can incur a penalty just for agreeing to break a golf rule!

A supportive setting

Todd is also committed to helping clinic attendees feel comfortable. “I want people to ask questions.” Sometimes people worry that their question is “dumb” — but they shouldn’t. “The person sitting next to you probably has the same question,”  he says.

Have a rules or etiquette question you’d rather not ask in front of the group?

No problem! Just write it down and give it to Todd before the clinic starts, and he’ll cover it anonymously during the class.

There will be dinner specials. Wine specials!

We said it was going to be fun, and we meant it!

Ravenwood — which has a completely new and gorgeous bar and dining room — will be offering dinner and wine specials to clinic attendees.

It’ll be a great chance to socialize and enjoy one of Rochester’s premiere public golf facilities.

And . . this clinic is free to EWGA members

Not only that, but we’re now making it easier than ever to register. Just enter your name, phone number, and email address below.

(Non-members, if you register using the form below, please bring your $10 payment the evening of the clinic.)

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In-Depth Golf Instruction to Help Your Game

Our golf clinics, described here, are an inexpensive way to tune up your game.

But what if you want more in-depth help?

No problem. Just sign up for our Golf Instructional Series, a program that provides four hours total of instruction offered over two sessions. You get “hands on” instruction in a small group setting — enabling the pros to give you more personal attention and focus than in our clinics.

We’re offering two Instructional Series programs this year.

Saving Strokes

The Saving Strokes Series is geared toward more experienced golfers.

Tuesdays, May 25 & June 1
6:00 – 8:00 pm @ Irondequoit Country Club
Brian Jacobs,  PGA Professional

Download a registration form for Saving Strokes here.

Get Golf Ready

Get Golf Ready is targeted at inexperienced or beginning golfers.

Wednesdays, June 9 & June 16
6:00 – 8:00 pm @ Ravenwood Golf Club
Ann Pangman Esterman, LPGA Professional

Download a registration form for Get Golf Ready here.

The cost for each instructional series is $125 for EWGA Members and $ 150 for Non-Members. Participation is limited so be sure to sign up today!

Rochester women, improve your golf game!

They’re back!

One of the great things about our EWGA chapter is our golf clinics. They are a great way to tune up your game and meet area teaching pros!

And they are priced very reasonably.

The rules clinic on April 27 is free to members, and only $10 for non-members. (Scroll down for some exciting news about that clinic!)

All of the other clinics are $10 for EWGA members and $15 for non-members. Even better: members who bring a guest can register for only $5!

So mark your calendars — and download your clinic registration form here.

  • Driving Clinic @ Irondequoit Country Club, April 24 (Sat.) 4-5:00 pm, Brian Jacobs, PGA Professional.
  • Rules, Etiquette & Handicaps @ Ravenwood Golf Club, April 27 (Tues.) 6-7:30 pm, Todd Riolo – PGA Professional. EWGA league members are strongly encouraged to attend this clinic.
  • Putting Clinic @ Ravenwood Golf Club, May 8 (Sat.) 8:30-9:30 am, Ann Pangman Esterman – LPGA Professional.
  • Sand Shots & Pitching Clinic @ Champion Hills, May 12 (Wed.) 6-7:00 pm, Darlene Sommer – LPGA Professional.
  • Iron Clinic @ Genesee Valley Park Golf Course, May 22 (Sat.) 12–1:00 pm, Tom Bolduc, PGA Professional.
  • Chipping Clinic @ Ravenwood Golf Club, June 19 (Sat.) 8:30-9:30 am, Ann Pangman Esterman, LPGA Professional. NOTE: The date for this clinic was originally June 12. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Not your mother’s rules clinic ;-)

We’re particularly excited about our 2010 Rules, Etiquette, and Handicaps Clinic.

This year, we’re combining socializing with a “hands on” session on golf rules and etiquette. We’ll be heading out onto the course at Ravenwood, where Todd Riolo will give us tips on things like proper dropping procedures.

Ravenwood will be offering some food and drink specials.

And for the grand finale, our chapter Handicap Chair, Wendy Bolton, will do a presentation on how to use the EWGA handicap service.

This is a don’t-miss event!

There is no registration fee for EWGA members for our Rules Clinic.

If you are playing in one of our leagues . . .

. . . we strongly encourage you to attend the rules clinic.

Learning rules and golf etiquette is such an important part of golf. Playing in our leagues gives you a chance to practice the rules in a supportive setting. So start the year out right by attending this important clinic!

UPDATE: The date for the chipping clinic at Ravenwood has been changed to June 19. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Update on Rochester women's golf leagues

UPDATE: If you’re having trouble downloading a form, use the contact form under Leagues (left hand side bar) and we’ll email one to you. Thanks!

Great news! We’ve added another women’s golf league to our line-up. This one is at Wildwood Country Club, it’s a competitive league, and it plays Monday evenings.

We opened league sign-up at our 2010 Chapter Kick-Off Brunch yesterday. If you were unable to attend the brunch, you can now sign up by downloading a registration form (see links below) and mailing it in with your fee.

Note that league spots are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, and until March 30, 2010, EWGA members get preference for league spots.

EWGA members also receive discounted pricing on leagues — yet another benefit of joining. (Click here for membership information.)

Monday, Ravenwood Golf Club

Session I. 8 weeks. May 3 – June 28 (excludes 5/31) Price $200 EWGA members / $240 non-members. Carts included.

Ravenwood is a beautiful championship 18 hole course that has recently been named the #3 public course in New York  by Golf Week magazine. They are the only course in Western NY to offer “ProLink” GPS.

Play Format: Purely recreational. You’ll be paired with another player for the duration of the 8 weeks.  The format is individual play with the opportunity to play with a different pair of players each week.  Ravenwood may at times need to change the start time and format of play when warranted due to other events at the golf course.  Play to improve your individual handicap and form new friendships along the way. USGA Handicaps (GHIN or GLMS) are encouraged, but not required. *

Click here to download the Ravenwood league registration form.

Monday, Wild Wood Country Club

14 Weeks. May 3 – August 16 (excludes 5/31 and 7/5)  Price $205 EWGA members / $245 non-members. Carts optional.

Wild Wood is one of the most picturesque courses in the area.

Play Format: Recreational / Competitive, Players tee off beginning at 5:10.  Groups will be formed to allow flexibility in work schedules and play with different members throughout the season.  League format encourages personal development. Players will earn points each week based on their score each night compared to their average score in the league.  High points will be recognized at the end of the season.  Points will be computed by the Pro Shop. USGA Handicaps (GHIN or GLMS) are encouraged, but not required.*

Click here to download the Wildwood league registration form.

Tuesday, The Brookwoods Country Club

10 weeks. May 4 – July 6. Price $170 EWGA members / $204 non-members. Carts optional.

This is a fun league with foursomes coordinated as players arrive at 5pm.  It’s a beautiful and challenging course.  We stay for dinner after playing each week for socialization and relaxation for anyone who would like to join in.

Play Format: Purely recreational. The format is individual play with the opportunity to play with different players each week.  We will alternate between the front and back 9 when possible as coordinated by the pro-shop.  USGA Handicaps (GHIN or GLMS) are encouraged, but not required.*

Click here to download The Brookwoods league registration form.

Tuesday, Champion Hills Country Club

Beginners’ League. 6 weeks. May 25 – June 29. Price $105 EWGA members / $125 non-members. Carts included.

Champion Hills is the newest private course in the Rochester area. It is designed to be playable for all skill levels.

Play Format: This league is designed for our beginning league players, under the guidance of LPGA Pro Darlene Sommer . The first week will feature an introduction to the course and other players, orientation and the opportunity to play a few holes. Snacks will be served. Weeks 2 – 6 will be 9 holes regular stroke play. Players tee off beginning at 5:30.  USGA Handicaps (GHIN or GLMS) are encouraged, but not required.*

Click here to download Champion Hills league registration form.

Wednesday: Victor Hills Golf Course

UPDATE 4/5/10: This league is full. Any new registrations will now be placed in the sub/waiting list.

16 weeks. April 28 – August 11. Price $275 EWGA members / $325 non-members. Carts optional. The league rotates through the North, South, and East courses.     Please be on the tee ready to play at 5:00 pm.

Play Format: Competitive. The format is a Modified Match Format with 2 person teams.  Each team will play the other teams at least twice.  There are 6 points available per match.  The higher handicap player on team A plays the higher handicap player on team B.  Whoever wins the majority of holes (NET), will score 2 points for their team.  Likewise, the lower handicap players play each other for 2 points.  The team with the lower net score in the match scores an additional 2 points. USGA Handicaps (GHIN or GLMS) are required.*

Click here to download Victor Hills league registration form.

Thursday, Country Club of Mendon

11 weeks, non-consecutive. May 13 – September 2. (May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 24, July 8, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 26, &  Sept 2) Price $260 EWGA members / $310 non-members. Carts optional.

This is a fabulous opportunity to play the front nine on this beautiful and serene private course!  The last night of play an end of season social is planned to celebrate the season, and to track progress!!

Play Format: Recreational. The format is regular play in groups of four.  Players keep their own scores and are encouraged to post their scores on the EWGA on-line handicap system.  There will be some fun games to encourage keeping score and to practice under competitive play.  Players tee off beginning at 5:15.  Groups will be formed to allow flexibility in work schedules and play with different members throughout the season. USGA Handicaps (GHIN or GLMS) are encouraged, but not required.*

Click here to download Mendon Country Club league registration form.

Weekend Travel League

For this recreational league, we’ll be sending out emails to our chapter members to allow you to book a tee time for the following weekend’s round.  The first round will be played the weekend of May 23.

* USGA Handicap through the Golf Life Management System (GLMS) is provided free to EWGA members. Click here for more information about handicaps and the GLMS.