The Meadows At Sixmile Creek
Welcome to the league at 6-Mile! Our league will play on Tuesday nights for 12 weeks (May 18 through August 3). We have a shotgun start at 5:15 so the course has requested that we start to our holes at 5:00. The starting holes will be posted in the clubhouse every Tuesday at about 4:30. Scorecards for each foursome will be available there as well. There are two ladies’ leagues on Tuesday night so if you don’t find your name on the list, check for another table with info. The schedule will also be available on the EWGA Madison website after the first night of play.
Stroke Rule
In order to keep pace of play, please limit yourself to 10 strokes per hole. After 10 strokes, you should pick up your ball and allow the rest of your foursome to complete the hole. Record a 10 on your scorecard and strive to minimize the number of holes in which you are forced to pick up.
Team Play
You have been randomly assigned to a team. Each week your team has the opportunity to earn 16 points through match and medal play.
At the end of the season, we give prizes based on team points. You are paired up with a different playing partner each week. You will play against that person and be awarded points should you win the “match”, “medal” or both. This is a 4-point system with 2 points awarded for “match” and 2 points for “medal”. In the event of a tie, 1 point to each player is awarded.
The clubhouse will record the points through the season but you can check your weekly progress by using the method outlined here.
“Medal” play (also known as stroke play) is played by keeping track of all your strokes on all of the holes. Your strokes are then added up at the end of play to get a gross score. The gross score is the score that is entered in the course computer in order to get a handicap. Next you calculate your net score (gross score less handicap) to determine who wins the “medal” play.
“Match” play scoring sounds more difficult that it is. “Match” play considers every hole as a self-contained contest. The person with the lower net score on the hole, wins that hole. The person at the end of play who has won the most holes gets 2 points.
Use the following example:
Stella has a 9-hole handicap of 15.
Frances has a 9-hole handicap of 10.
Thus, Stella is given 5 strokes.
To determine which holes get those strokes, refer to the “ladies handicap” line on the scorecard. Each role is rated 1 through 19 with 1 being the most difficult. When playing 9 holes, find the lowest number and mark the scorecard with a dot to indicate which holes the player gets the stroke on. In this example, Stella would mark 5 holes and reduce her strokes on each hole by 1.
Match and medal play is fun because it allows players of all abilities to enjoy competitive play. If you will miss a week, please do your best to find a sub or you will forfeit all of your points that week.
In addition to Match and Medal, we also have a Ringer Challenge. There will be a poster on the front bulletin board with everyone’s name on it. On the first and second nights of league, enter your hole-by-hole score on this poster and total each 9. On subsequent nights, compare your hole-by-hole score to what is posted. If you improved on a hole, erase that score and pencil in the better one. Do not change your total, just the improved hole score. Leave the starting score up there. At the end of the season, we will award prizes to the person who improved their score the most and to the people who have the lowest 18 hole ringer score (net and gross).
Scorecards and Handicap
Each primary league member is eligible for a WSGA handicap as a part of the league fee. The Meadows has a computer that you can use to enter your handicap. It is your responsibility to enter your own card. Pro shop staff will be available to assist you with this process. In order to register points for your team, please turn your scorecard in to the designated person or slide under the pro shop door. (If I am not playing a particular evening, there will be a designated person to collect the cards). If you are splitting and not the primary league member, contact the pro-shop to set up a handicap for a small fee.
Rain/Bad Weather
Always assume that you are playing. If the weather is bad all day, I will try to get a decision on play as soon as possible and send an e-mail to regulars and subs. In general, unless there is a lot of standing water or lightening, we will play. The course will make the decision by 3:30 so expect an e-mail at that time or call the course at 849-9000 after 3:30 to find out if there will be play. If it is raining, and you decide not to play, you are not offered a rain check.
Substitutes
It is your responsibility to obtain a substitute if you are unable to play. To find a sub, log on to the EWGA Madison website a click on “request a substitute”. You are given the option to select the Meadows at Sixmile Creek Tuesday Sub List. You type in the message on the tee time and date and the system sends the e-mail directly to the names on the Sixmile sub list. If you have a sub, please let me know so that I can have the card ready for the appropriate person. Many times the sub forgets the name of the person they are subbing for. It makes it easier if we know to expect them.
Check-in
Some weeks there are special games that allow you to win a free gift or earn a bonus point for your team ~ longest drive, Bingo, etc. Always arrive early and be ready to start to your hole at 5:00. This courtesy ensures that everyone will play their full 9 holes before the sun sets!
Stick Around After Golf
If possible, join your fellow league members for food and beverage in the clubhouse following golf. This is a great way to relax and meet some new friends!
This is YOUR league – have fun and please share your feedback on what you like, dislike, etc. so that we can make improvements each year.
Feel free to contact me at any time! Enjoy.
Terri Redmond
tredmond@toppromotions.com