This is a jam packed newsletter, as many fun and competitive events have been held at the Club (and at Intersectional tournaments) since June. Enjoy!

Our leagues provide enjoyable company for your rounds of golf on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you’re looking for someone to play with, please consider joining one of these leagues within the club. Contact Liz Curran for the Day Ladies; Jill Finlin for the Business Ladies; Rene Douville for the Senior Men and Jim Niles for Men’s Night.

The Day Ladies’ League – Our members have been enjoying the dry conditions after such a wet spring. One of our trophy events has been completed successfully, with the other 2 to be completed shortly. We continue to keep track of birdies, chip-ins, sandies, ringer board, 3-putts and team golf. Two of our members took home Club Championship trophies – Dini Nugent (Champion Ladies’ B Class) and our octogenarian Jean Broadfoot (Champion Ladies’ D Class). Well done. We’re proud of you ladies.

The Business Ladies’ League - This year's Ladies' Member-Guest event held on July 9th was absolutely fantastic which included great weather, fabulous costumes, wonderfully decorated carts, photo booth, some interesting golf, lots of laughter, spectacular 3-course meal, door prizes, lots of draws, wonderful prize table and great fun with everyone's golfing friends and guests.  Everyone is looking forward to next year already!!  Special thank you to Karen Acton for coordinating this year’s “Cartoon-themed” event and to all those who helped make this event such a wonderful success – Louise Boulet, Wendy Buchanan, Dawn Burnett, Liz Curran, Liz Douville, Sandy Finnigan, Susan Gillean, Miriam O'Grady, Jane Ott, Liz Roberts, Anne Robson, Renate Rodgers and Anne Queen. Also, this event owes much of its continued successes to the following new and returning sponsors – Chartwell Retirement Residences, Anne Queen (InStyle Seniors), Cobs Bread, Gail Clayton-Brown (Taxametrics), Jack Dagenais (Meadowlands Roofing), Jan Harder (City of Ottawa Councillor), Susan Gillean, Joanne & Bill Gosewitz, John Imperiale (IT Consulting), Jonathan Stronge/Haley Rooney (Greenfields Restaurant), Luan Lee Curtis, Mike & Claire Paquin (Paquin Training), Nadine Delange (BinThereDumpThat), Sandy Finnigan (CGA-CPA), Terry Curtis (ULaw Practice).  Finally, kudos to all of the Cedarhill staff for their support throughout this special annual event! Our Team Golf and Business Ladies’ Cup activities, as well as our weekly shenanigans are well underway and have provided many challenges for everyone throughout the early summer weeks. All of our league members are looking forward to a great late summer and fall golfing season! The Men’s Night League - Finally, golfing weather arrived. We would like to thank our sponsors, Paquin & Associates; Meadowlands Roofing; Triple Bogey; Mailett Engineering; Bradley's Insurance and Imperiale Consulting. Congratulations to our 50-50 winners, Jim Tucker, Lyle Tallon, Gary Myers, Brian McKinnon and Jack Dagenais. One of our more prestigious events the Cedarhill Cup was captured by Tom Pulcine's Team who were victorious over Marty Wells' team. Also, would like to thank Greg White, Greg Evans and Greg Robertson for organizing a wonderful Member/Guest tournament where everybody had a great time. Last but not least congratulations go out to Terry Mason for getting a hole in one on number 14. In all my years being involved with Men's Night I can't remember a year where we have had two hole in ones in the same year ( as Jim Tucker had one earlier). Looking forward to the rest of the year.

2-Person Scramble (July 6, 2019)

This is the second year for this event and was enjoyed by all who participated. The winning Ladies’ team was Gail Nezan and Elizabeth Douville with a low net score of 67. 2nd low net were Karen Acton and Jill Finlin (69) and 3rd low net going to Karen Acton and Anne Robson (70).  There was a tie on the Men’s side, the winning teams were Andrew Park/Dan Popowych (63) and Scott Brewster/David Green (63). Low gross was won by Ross McEwan/Greg Nezan (67). Tied for 3rd low net were Bob Austin/Al Violini, Ross McEwan/Greg Nezan and George Acton/Glenn Somerton (64).

Winning closest to the pins over the two days were: Liz Curran; Renate Rodgers; Karen Acton; Denis Verdon; George Acton; Justin Scanlon and John Imperiale.

Random draw winners were: Penny Barclay; Miriam O’Grady; Penny Wells; Susan Gillean; Gail Clayton-Brown; Rene Douville; Jim Tucker; Steve Isaacs; Ron Nezan and Gerry Hoeft. 

OVGA Men's Intersectional (July 7, 2019)

On Sunday, July 7 the OVGA Men’s Intersectional was played in Hammond. Besides Cedarhill and Hammond the other two teams were from Brockville and Pakenham. The Brockville team were the victors. Despite best-efforts our team tied for third, but lost the tie-breaker, and therefore will be moving down to Division I next year – that division will be hosted by Petawawa. The other teams next year will DragonFly, EQuinelle, and Cedarhill.

Cedarhill’s team was made up of Pierre Ladouceur, George Acton, Allen Violini, Tom Pulcine, Jim Brown, Bob Austin, Greg Nezan, Jim Tucker, Martin Wells, Stephen Isaacs, Ross McEwan and Jason Naylor.

OVGA Ladies’ Intersectional (July 14, 2019)

Cedarhill Ladies’ OVGA Intersectional team played in Division E, hosted by Cornwall. The other teams were Buckingham and Metcalfe. Buckingham finished 1st with 27 points; Cornwall was 2nd with 24 points; Metcalfe was 3rd with 19 points, followed by Cedarhill with 14 points. The team played in many close matches that could have gone either way. Susan Gillean took all her matches and won 6 points. Next year, Cedarhill will play in Division F, host TBC.   The team would especially like to thank our caddies/guests and also Greg White who attended and provided us each with a new Garfield marker which certainly brought us luck. 

Playing for Cedarhill were: Stephanie Lemaire, Kate Burnett-Isaacs, Anne Queen, Liz Curran, Wendy Buchanan, Sandy Finnigan, Susan Gillean and Gail Nezan with Captain, Jill Finlin.

Ladies' Par-3 Challenge (July 20, 2019)  

This event was open to all One-day, Weekday and 7-day female members. There were temporary tees setup on each hole for this par-3 event. The distance for each hole varied from 70 to 150 yards. This was a “net event”.  The net scores were determined using 50 percent of the golfer's handicap. This event is meant to be a fun event where everyone meets in the Clubhouse after 18 holes for prizes (some skill and some random). We had very enjoyable though hot weather this year and were able to play all 18 holes.  We all gathered in the Lounge afterwards for lunch, prizes and draws.  Everyone enjoyed the event and we are planning to include it on the schedule again in 2020 with less explosive markers for the tees!

The Low Net winner was Stephanie Lemaire followed by Pat McMenemy, Susan Gillean and Bonnie Zuran.  The Mystery Team was won by Cheryl; McHardy, Pat McMenemy, Carole Myers and Jill Finlin.   Winners of on-course prizes were Jill Finlin and Bonnie Zuran for closest to the Pin on #2 & #8 followed by Furthest from the Pin on #12 which was won by Carole Myers. The ‘In the Pond’ (Draw) and the Longest Puttt were won by Liz Roberts. The random draw prize winners were Dorothy Price, Wendy Buchanan, Mary Weatherley, Karen Gardner, Gail Nezan, Kathy Mongeau

 2019 Cedarhill Cup (July 18, 20, 21, 2019)

This year’s Cedarhill Cup was held on July 18, 20 and 21st. We had 39 participants over this 3 round event…some say the most fun event for the men. All games are played in the Match format. Round one was 2-man Better Ball. Round 2 was Two-Person Scramble and round 3 were Singles matches. Of course, it all came down to the third round single matches to determine the winning team.  

Playing for Team White, captained by Marty Wells were Steve Issacs, Jim Tucker, Roger Bortfield (a ringer brought in fromAustralia), Jim Brown, George Acton, Gerry Hoeft, Terry Mason, John Imperiale, Joe Underhill, Jack Dagenais, Scott Gerrard, Gary Froats, Lyle Tallon, Glenn Somerton, Ed Blais, Geoff Flynn, Lawrence Tapper, Nathan Dagenais and Daniel Farant.

Playing on the winning Team Blue, captained by Tom Pulcine were Jason Naylor, Ross McEwan, Greg Nezan, Brad Myers, Rick Lemenchick, Ron Nezan, Darrell Ahee, Justin Scanlon, Dale Weatherley, Geoff Stewart, Scott Brewster, David Green, Larry Weatherley, Bob Nugent, Richard Lessard, John Toccalino, Rene Douville and Al Violini.

It is fair to say that a fun time was had by all.

For some reason only a picture of the winning team was taken.

Mixed Club Championships (July 27, 28, 2019)

The first of the Club Championships events, the Mixed, was played on July 27 and 28th. We had a good turnout with 32 members playing.

The winning team and therefore our 2019 Mixed Champions were Anne Queen and Ross McEwan. They had a two-day net score of 123. The low gross was awarded to Gail and Greg Nezan, with a two day total gross score of 148. 2nd Low net were Karen and George Acton (125) and 3rd low net going to Penny and Marty Wells (127).

Winning closest to the pins over the two days were: Liz Curran (2); Ross McEwan; Penny Wells; Gerry Hoeft; Gary Froats; Judy Genereux; and Greg Nezan. Random draw winners were: Glen Somerton; Lee Whelly; Wendy Buchanan; Susan Gillean; Tom Pulcine; Donna Tallon; David Green; and Dini Nugent.

Junior Club Championship (July 27, 2019)

The junior club championship was played on Saturday July 27th. We had eight junior members participating. There were six players who played 18 holes and 2 players who played 9 holes. The winners of the day were Tyson Sweet who won the Juvenile division with a score of 74 and Bailey Myers who won the Bantam division with a score of 98. 2nd place in the Bantam's was Josh Sweet with a score of 102.

Congratulations should go to everyone who played. The six players who played 18 holes were, Joel Sweet, Sammy Myers, Christopher Runia, Josh Sweet, Cooper Moore and Bailey Myers. The two players who played in the Juvenile division were Tyson Sweet and Jordan Sweet.

Thanks to Brad Myers, and Carol Myers who followed the two groups of players and to Mrs. Sweet who followed the 9-hole juvenile players. Everyone received a great prize thanks to Kevin Runia who donated beautiful earphones that all the players enjoyed. Cedarhill Golf Club provided the food and drinks for all the players. Thank you, Greg Robertson.

A big thank you to the 19th Tee and the Kevin Haime Driving and Teaching Center for the kind donation of the range and balls for our junior clinics over the summer. These facilities have been helping our junior program for the past 10 years. Thanks to George Acton for helping Greg White with all the clinics throughout the summer.

Bailey Myers receiving his trophy from Greg White:

Tyson Sweet receiving his trophy from Greg White

Sammy Myers, Christopher Runia, Joel Sweet:

Cooper Moore, Bailey Myers, Josh Sweet

Club Championships (August 10 & 11, 2019)

The Club Championships were held on August 10th & 11th, 2019. 19 Ladies and 24 Men enjoyed two great days of golf. After two rounds of golf and a 2-day gross score of 159, the 2019 Ladies Club Champion was Kate Burnett-Isaacs. Winning the B Flight was Dini Nugent (184); the C Flight Champion was Karen Acton (184); and the D Flight Champion was Jean Broadfoot (224).  Low net winners were: 1st Stephanie Lemaire (136); 2nd Lee Whelly (143); tied for 3rd Gail Nezan (144) and Sandy Finnigan (144).  

2019 Ladies’ Club Champion – Kate Burnett-Isaacs (plus a future champion!!!)

2019 Ladies’ B Flight Champion – Dini Nugent

2019 Ladies C Flight Champion – Karen Acton

2019 Ladies’ D Flight Champion – Jean Broadfoot

On the Men’s side…the 2019 Club Champion was George Acton with a 2-day low gross of 159. George also won the B Flight. The C Flight Champion was Scott Gerrard (171) and the D Flight Champion was Richard Lessard (190). Low net winners were: 1st Gary Myers (136); 2nd Gary Froats (137), 3rd Dale Weatherley (138); 4th David Green (142).  

2019 Men’s club Champion and Men’s B Flight Champion – George Acton

2019 Men’s C Flight Champion – Scott Gerrard

2019 Men’s D Flight Champion – Richard Lessard

Winning random draws were: Mary Weatherley, Connie Froats, Susan Gillean, Miriam O’Grady, Rene Douville, Ross McEwan and Dan Farant.

A popular game of chance during the Club Championships is the team betting game. For $5 you could pick a randomly selected four-person team to bet that they would be the lowest net team for the Sunday round. You could wait to see how these 4-person teams did during Saturday’s round to help you pick a winner. The following 17 individual/group entries won a $39 share of the prize pool: Anne Queen, Richard Lessard, Gerry Hoeft, Tom Pulcine, Dale Weatherley, Jim Brown, Mike Swan, Susan Gillean, Stephanie Lemaire, Karen Acton, Dini Nugent, Jill Finlin, Marty Wells, Scott Gerrard, David Green, Group entry - Lee Whelly, Renate Rodgers, Liz Curran and Group entry – Anne Queen, Wendy Buchanan, Gail Nezan.

All Pool winners were entered in a draw for a $100 Cedarhill Proshop Gift Certificate (donated by Greg Robertson on behalf of Cedarhill Golf & Country Club) which was won by Wendy Buchanan.

There was also a chance for all golfers and spectators to buy tickets for a cash draw. The winners were: 

Cash Draw  Mike Swan  50%  $196.00   

  Wendy Buchanan  25%  $98.00   

  Jim Niles  15%  $58.80   

  Susan Gillean  10%  $39.20  $392.00 

 

Everyone had a great time. Congrats to all our 2019 Club Champions.  

2019 Golf Rule Changes explained:

Relief Options for Unplayable Ball in Bunker - Normal Relief Options (One Penalty Stroke)

When a player’s ball is in a bunker:

DIAGRAM 19.3: RELIEF OPTIONS FOR BALL UNPLAYABLE IN BUNKER

A player decides that his or her ball in a bunker is unplayable. The player has four options: (1) For one penalty stroke, the player may take stroke-and-distance relief. (2) For one penalty stroke, the player may take back-on-the-line relief in the bunker. (3) For one penalty stroke, the player may take lateral relief in the bunker. (4) For a total of two penalty strokes, the player may take back-on-the-line relief outside the bunker based on a reference line going straight back from the hole through the spot of the original ball.

That’s it for this newsletter, if you have some information you want included in our monthly newsletter, please let Kathy Mongeau (in the office) or Liz Curran (curranme@rogers.com) know and we will try and include it in the next newsletter.

Good weather and good golfing to all.