It was an exciting week for Rochester’s EWGA chapter!

Member Lisa Hoynowski got a hole in one on Wednesday (May 19) while playing our Victor Hills League.

Lisa’s ace came on the East Course #9 (formerly #17), which [...]]]>

Lisa poses with her team mates. Pictured from left to right: Sharon Morrissey, Lisa Hoynowski, Kathy Strong, Barb Loveland.

It was an exciting week for Rochester’s EWGA chapter!

Member Lisa Hoynowski got a hole in one on Wednesday (May 19) while playing our Victor Hills League.

Lisa’s ace came on the East Course #9 (formerly #17), which plays 95 yards from the red tees.

Because this was an EWGA-sanctioned event, the hole in one qualifies Lisa for the EWGA Troon Hole-in-One Club and a complimentary round for four at a Troon golf facility.

Congratulations, Lisa!

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 [...]]]> 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.

The Rochester, NY [...]]]> The Wednesday night league at Victor Hills kicked off on the evening of April 29. It was a gorgeous night — and while for many league members it was one of the first (if not THE first) golf outing of the year, the scorecards included more than a few pars and birdies!

The Rochester, NY chapter of the EWGA kicked off its first league of the season at Victor Hills last night.

Getting ready to tee off on a beautiful spring evening.

Don’t have a “league of your own” to play with this summer? It’s not too late — we have openings left in some of our leagues and we also always welcome subs. You don’t have to be an EWGA member to play! Click here to read more or request league information.

Members of the Victor Hills EWGA women's league weren't the only ones on the course yesterday evening . . .