2017

Annual Report Our 121st Year

2017 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Front row (left to right): Bonnie Yothers – Vice President (Indian Valley), Pat Carbone – President (Old York Road), Joanne Elvert – Secretary (Riverton), 2nd row (left to right): Terry Harbaugh (Plymouth), Mary Sabbatelli (Union League at Torresdale), Susan Anderson (Philadelphia Cricket), Sue Harrigan (Sandy Run), Liz Haines (Merion), Gail Anderson (Wilmington) Back row (left to right): Laura Hammond – Executive Director, Faythe Uminski (Medford Lakes), Nancy Porter (Merion) Not pictured: Karen Green – Treasurer (Sandy Run), Denise Viola (Trenton)

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The 2017 golf season has come to a close and I thank you the members for a

very good year. We consist of 91 clubs and 1900 members.

The Western team matches were organized among ten clubs with approximately

eighty women participating. We also had a Sunday tournament at LedgeRock

CC that produced a great turnout. This was the first weekend tournament and we

hope to continue with others.

We congratulate Merion Golf Club who won first place in the Philadelphia Cup.

This was their 69th time!

Our Women’s Inter-City team won the Griscom Cup at the Country Club of

Fairfield in Connecticut and the Junior Inter-City team placed second at the

matches at Concord Country Club in Massachusetts. My thanks to the players,

captains and chaperones for all they contributed to the teams.

The following are the Champions for 2017:

Match Play Champion – Cara Basso, Whitford Country Club

Junior Champion – Casey Oppenheimer, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club

Junior-Junior Champion – Sarah Koh, Paxon Hollow Golf Club

Class B Champion – Beth Barone, Penn Oaks Golf Club

Class C Champion – Peggy Kaspar, Sandy Run Country Club

Class D Champion – Kelley Fiala, Kennett Square Golf and Country Club

Farnum Cup – Samantha Perrotta, Old York Country Club at Chesterfield

Silver Cross – Suzi Spotleson, RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve

Tournament of Champions - Samantha Perrotta, Old York Country Club at

Chesterfield

My Executive Committee was comprised of a great group of women. Their

talents are varied and their commitment to our organization is very clear. They

want to continue to make our Association the finest in the country.

Laura Hammond completed her first full year as the Executive Director. I could

not have been more pleased with her professionalism and performance. I am

confident she will continue to support the Association to the very best of her

ability.

This is my last year as President. I have been privileged to serve in that capacity

for a total of five years. It has been a wonderful experience and I am grateful for

the many people I have met and friends I have made. I ask you the members to

please support as many tournaments as you can and encourage your friends to

come out and play in our events. I wish you all a great 2018 Season playing the

sport we all enjoy!

Pat Carbone

FINANCIAL REPORT

MATCH PLAY CHAMPION

Cara Basso, Whitford Country Club

FOX CUP WINNER

Diane Bartunek, RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve

2017 ANNUAL MEETING

The One Hundred Twenty-First Annual meeting of The Women’s Golf Association of Philadelphia was held at Llanerch Country Club on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Registered for this meeting are delegates from 53 of our 90 Member Clubs. The chair declared a quorum present.

Pat Carbone welcomed the delegates, members and guests to the Annual Meeting, and introduced the Executive Committee and Executive Director, Laura Hammond.

Honorary Member Bobbie Rose and Charlotte Barnhard were recognized. Past presidents, Gail Anderson, Faythe Uminski, Connie Glynn and Anne Sly were introduced.

Minutes of this meeting will be in the 2017 Annual Report, along with the President’s Message and the Executive Committee Report.

The financial report was presented by Bonnie Yothers and will be published in the Annual Report which will be on our web site. Total association revenues were $246,921 and expenses totaled $183,170. The net increase in assets was $63,751. An annual review of the 2017 financial statements and tax return will be prepared by the independent CPA firm of Jacobson and Company. The audit of the year ending 2016 was prepared by Jacobson and Company.

The Prize report was presented by Faythe Uminski. Total prized budget was 11,618.33 and total spend was $10,913.08. Total under budget was $705.26. Prizes will be carried over to next year for tournaments that were rained out.

The JW Platt report was presented by Pat Carbone. The Class B, C, and D tournaments were held on July 25, 2017. Unfortunately, our Class A tournament was rained out twice. The players raised $4,260.17. Thanks to all who made a donation despite not playing.

The Tournament report was presented by Joanne Elvert. Tournament participation was down by 3% from previous year. There were 3 rainouts – Mater Et Filia, JW Platt A, Husband/Wife A. The 120th Anniversary Tournament was held at LedgeRock on a Sunday afternoon. It was a great success and fully subscribed. Thank yous went out to all our

volunteers. Next year we will be looking for additional volunteers to help at tournaments.

The Team Match report was presented by Terry Harbaugh. Based on the feedback received after the 4th match, the Team Match Committee took a hard look at the inclement weather policy and made adjustments for future matches. There were 4 team default matches in 2017. Of the 22 challenge matches only 7 were scheduled. Five teams were eligible for super jumps and 2 matches were played. Congratulations to Merion Golf Club for winning the Philadelphia Cup against the defending champ Philadelphia Cricket Club. This is Merion’s 69th time winning the cup. The following Team Match changes were approved by the Executive Committee and the Team Match handbook. 1. Matches will be cancelled whenever the forecast is for widespread heavy rain. 2. All players competing in a team match must complete 7 holes for the matches to count. If all players do not complete at least 7 holes, the matches will be halved and the end result is a tie. If play cannot resume, and all players have played at least 7 holes, the matches shall be scored as they stand.

The Junior report was presented by Bonnie Yothers. This year was the 77th Junior Inter-City matches hosted by the Women’s Golf Association of Massachusetts. Our girls came in 2nd behind the very strong NY team. The Junior and Junior-Junior Girls Championship was held July 18th through July 21st. We had 15 girls participate in 3 flights. The Rita Cooper Memorial Cup was held on July 31st.

The Inter-City Team report was presented by Liz Haines who was the Captain of the team. After the 1st day, Philadelphia was in 2nd place. Philadelphia dominated the 2nd day. The final results had Philadelphia winning the cup with 42 1/2 points, NY with 34 points, and Massachusetts with 31 points. Congrats to our ladies!

The Women’s Eastern Golf Association report was present by Nancy Porter.

Mary Sabbatelli announced the Holes-in-One for 2017. Pat Carbone reviewed the packets that were distributed

to the attendees.

Pat Carbone thanked the retiring EC members, Terry Harbaugh - Plymouth, Nancy Porter - Merion, and Faythe Uminski - Medford Lakes Country Club for their service.

The Nominating Committee Report and slate was presented by Doreen Lacatena. The nominating committee included Doreen Lacatena - Riverton, Catherine Elliott - Merion Golf Club, Diane Higgins - Philadelphia Country Club, Anne Sly - St Davids Country Club, and Faythe Uminski - Medford Lakes Country Club. NOMINATING COMMITTEE SLATE: PRESIDENT: Bonnie Yothers, Indian Valley Country Club VICE PRESIDENT: Karen Green, Sandy Run Country Club SECRETARY: Joanne Elvert, Riverton Country Club TREASURER: Sue Harrigan, Sandy Run Country Club Members of the Executive Committee: Gail Anderson, Wilmington Country Club Susan L. Anderson, Esq., Philadelphia Cricket Club Liz Haines, Merion Golf Club Barbara Davis, Berkshire Country Club Mary Sabbatelli, Union League Golf Club at Torresdale Pat Carbone, Old York Rd Country Club ` Denise Viola, Trenton Country Club Karen Thomas, RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve Jane Cousounis, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club It was moved and seconded that all nominees for office be elected. The vote was 49 votes in favor and none against. The slate of officers was elected to the Executive Committee for a one-year term. Pat Carbone passed the gavel to our new President Bonnie Yothers. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 AM. Joanne Elvert Secretary

IDA E. DIXON CUP Karen Hendricks, Indian Valley Country

Club

POWELL CUP Trish McGarry and Kurt Meyers, RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve

CONDENSED REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Members of the Association attended the following meetings: Chairmen’s Meeting at Penn Oaks Golf Club and Team Match Meeting at North Hills Country Club, and the Annual Meeting at Old York Road Country Club. As a result of four regular meetings and numerous sub-committee meetings, the WGAP notes the following for your information:

1. The Platt Caddie Benefits raised $4260.17, a decrease of $2087.17 from 2016.

2. Individual Membership for 2017 was 1900, a decrease of 14 from 2016.

3. Club Membership for 2017 was 90, a decrease of 3 from 2016 4. Tournament entries were down by 3% from 2016. 5. The Chairmen’s Scramble was held in April at North Hills

Country Club. There were 80 participants. 6. The Seventy-Seventh Annual Nonna Barlow Cup, the Fifty-

Eighth Annual Effie Derr Robey Cup, and the new 120th Anniversary Tournaments were completely filled.

7. Western Team Matches were new this year for clubs outside the allowed mileage radius of Philadelphia.

The Executive Committee wishes to acknowledge the generosity of all clubs who offered their facilities for meetings and tournaments. Member Clubs’ participation and cooperation make conducting our events a very gratifying experience. We especially want to thank all Chairmen, Golf Professionals and our members for their continued support, assistance and enthusiasm. FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Joanne Elvert, Secretary

GRISCOM CUP – CLASS B Susan and Brett McGrath,

Huntingdon Valley Country Club

GRISCOM CUP –

CLASS C Molly and Frank Gregor, Huntingdon Valley

Country Club

GRISCOM CUP - CLASS A

Jackie and Paul Rogowicz, Yardley Country Club

SECRETARIAL REPORT OF 2017 WINNERS

Margaret Crozer Fox Cup

Diane Bartunek, RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve - 35 points

Inter-City Matches for the Griscom Cup

Philadelphia, 42.5 points

Junior Inter-City Matches for the Enos Cup

New York – 29 points

Silver Cross

Suzi Spotleson, RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve - 230

Nonna Barlow Cup

Jackie Rogowicz and Karen Siegel, Commonwealth National - 72

Boyle Cup

Karen Siegel and John Alterman, Commonwealth National

Caddie Scholarship Benefits

A – no tournament – rained out twice

B – Frances Fizzano, Mary Lou Valente, Haley Stief, Vicki Maze – Springhaven - 128 net

C – Linda Salatino, Patty Trentini, Christine Mercaldo, Laurel McFatridge – Sandy Run - 62 net

D – Kelley Fiala, Sharon Loder, Carol Buonadonna, Deborah Havrilla – Kennett, Penn Oaks, Chester Valley – 63 net

Championship

Cara Basso, Whitford Country Club

B, C and D Championships

B Beth Barone, Penn Oaks Golf Club - 192

C Peggy Kaspar, Sandy Run Country Club - 210

D Kelley Fiala, Kennett Square Golf & Country Club - 216

B, C and D First Stroke Play Winners

B Jane Warwick, Yardley Country Club - 90

C Bernie Malone, Sandy Run Country Club - 99

D Kelley Fiala, Kennett Square Golf & Country Club - 110

B, C and D Second Stroke Play Winners

B Eileen Greenberg, Philmont Country Club - 92

C Margaret Ann Gates, Whitemarsh Valley CC - 99

D Kelley Fiala, Kennett Square Golf & Country Club - 11

B, C and D Better-Ball

B Anna Maria Boland and Ellen Jakubowski, Talamore - 89

C Jill Susi and Margaret Ann Gates, Whitemarsh Valley - 98

D Michele Finley and Tara Thomas, Spring Ford – 100

Rita Cooper Memorial Cup

Junior: Gillyoung Koh, Paxon Hollow Golf Club - 87

Junior-Junior: Sarah Koh, Paxon Hollow Golf Club - 49

Ida E. Dixon Cup

Karen Hendricks, Indian Valley Country Club, 66 net

Mary Thayer Farnum Cup

Samantha Perrotta, Old York CC at Chesterfield - 152

Griscom Cup

A Jackie and Paul Rogowicz, Yardley Country Club - 69

B Susan and Brett McGrath, Huntingdon Valley CC - 75

C Molly and Frank Gregor, Huntingdon Valley CC - 78

Husband and Wife Tournaments

A not played – rained out twice

B Ellen and Stan Jakubowski, Talamore Country Club - 77

C Theresa and Gil Golding, Commonwealth National Golf Club - 83

D April and Norman Jester, Kennett Square Golf & CC - 86

Junior Girls’ Championship

Casey Oppenheimer, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club

Junior-Junior Girls’ Championship

Sarah Koh, Paxon Hollow Golf Club

Lady-Junior Girl

Not played, rained out twice

Mater et Filia

Not played, rained out twice

Charles S. Powell Memorial Cup

Trish McGarry and Kurt Meyers, RiverCrest GC & Preserve – 66 points

Effie Derr Robey Cup

Carol Knott and Maude Wood Kent, Merion Golf Club – 75 net

Senior Championships

A Karen Siegel, Commonwealth National Golf Club – 152

B Sandy Buckus, Applecross Country Club - 199

C Mary Lou Schneiders, Sandy Run Country Club - 217

D Susan Harbaugh, Indian Valley Country Club - 224

Super-Senior Championships

A Terry Harbaugh, Plymouth Country Club - 162

B Diane Hanson, Penn Oaks Golf Club - 189

C Christine Mercaldo, Sandy Run Country Club - 210

D Mary Ann Langrall, Chester Valley Golf Club - 207

Charlotte N. Barnhard Cup

Samantha O’Donovan and Sandy Buckus, Applecross CC - 76

Tournament of Champions

Samantha Perrotta, Old York Country Club at Chesterfield - 71

JUNIOR GIRLS’ CHAMPIONSHIP

Casey Oppenheimer,

Whitemarsh Valley Country Club

JUNIOR JUNIOR GIRLS’

CHAMPIONSHIP

Sarah Koh (on right),

Paxon Hollow Golf Club

RITA COOPER MEMORIAL CUP

JUNIOR Gillyoung Koh (on right),

Paxon Hollow Golf Club

JUNIOR JUNIOR

Sarah Koh (on left),

Paxon Hollow Golf Club

MARY THAYER

FARNUM CUP Samantha Perrotta,

Old York CC at

Chesterfield

SILVER CROSS Suzi Spotleson,

RiverCrest Golf Club and

Preserve

CHARLOTTE N. BARNHARD CUP

Samantha O’Donovan and Sandy Buckus, Applecross Country Club

INVITATION TOURNAMENTS

Dorothy Germain Porter Tournament

Catherine Elliott & Ann Laughlin, Merion & Riverton - 72

Ellen Gowen Hood Shield

Old York Road Country Club – 234, Laura Hammond, Penn Oaks - 74

Gold Key

Jackie Rogowicz, Commonwealth National - 71

Wilmington Invitation

Suzi Spotleson and Karen Thomas, RiverCrest GC and Preserve - 69

Nancy Wilbur Cup

Samantha Perrotta, Old York CC at Chesterfield - 74

Dorothy Campbell Howe Cup

Cara Basso, Whitford Country Club - 145

Overbrook Invitation

Jackie Rogowicz, Commonwealth National - 68

Florence Condon Vanderbeck Cup

Jackie Rogowicz, Commonwealth National - 72

MEMBERSHIP AND HANDICAP REPORT Individual Association Membership totaled 1,904.

There were 1,914 paid members and four Honorary Members.

Handicap Classes as of the end of the season were:

Class A (to 15.9 inclusive) 588

Class B (16.0 to 21.9 inclusive) 542

Class C (22.0 to 26.9 inclusive) 469

Class D (27.0 to 36.0 inclusive) 298

Over 36.0 7

No handicap 0

114th YEAR OF INTER-CIT Y COMPETITION FOR THE CLEMENT

A. GRISCOM CUP

Country Club of Fairfield, Fairfield, CT

Back row (l to r): Jackie Rogowicz, Catherine Elliott, Lisa McGill, Liz Haines

(captain), Karen Siegel, Maddy Herr

Front row (l to r): Allison Long, Cara Basso, Laura Hammond, Katie Edelblut

Massachusetts 31 ~ New York 34.5 ~ Philadelphia 42.5

77th YEAR OF JUNIOR INTER-CIT Y COMPETITION

FOR THE ENOS CUP

Concord Country Club, Concord, MA

Massachusetts 6 ~ New York 29 ~ Philadelphia 10

INTER-CLUB WINNERS

Phila. – Merion 1 13th – Aronimink 3

2nd – Gulph Mills 1 14th – Fieldstone 1

3rd – Commonwealth 1 15th – Laurel Creek 1

4th – Philadelphia Cricket 2 16th - Medford Village 2

5th – Old York CC 1 17th – Bala 1

6th – Gulph Mills 2 18th – RiverCrest 2

7th – Hershey’s Mill 1 19th – Applecross 1

8th – Spring Mill 1 20th – French Creek 1

9th – Jericho National 1 21st – Stonewall 1

10th – RiverCrest 1 22nd – Hartefeld 2

11th – Philadelphia Country 2 23rd – Philadelphia Cricket 5

12th – Aronimink 2