Communication

Our main communication channel will be the ChLGA website www.chlgagolf.com and e-mail chlgagolf@yahoo.ca.

All updated news, current membership fee, application form, game schedules, tournament results, and handbook information will be posted on our website. Members are encouraged to visit our website frequently.

Membership

Membership is open to all women amateur golfers who play on a regular basis. Professional golfers are welcome to join but will not be eligible to compete for gross and net prizes.

New Members:

New members are accepted anytime during the year. The full annual membership fee will apply regardless of the time of enrolment. All new members are required to complete the Membership and Waiver form upon enrolment.
New member criteria:
- Preferably with a current official handicap index or prove that
she has played at least 10 rounds of golf in the past 12 months.
- Must have a basic knowledge of golf rules and golf etiquette.
- Must be able to keep up with the pace of play.

Returning Members:

The definition of a returning member is someone who was an active member in the previous season and has renewed her membership before March 1st of the current year. All returning members must sign the waiver and update her contact information with the Membership Registrar.
Note: The one-time discount of $50.00 for members with 5 years of continuous service has been discontinued in 2006. Only members who joined in or before 2005 will receive this one-time discount.

An administration fee equals to 10% of the annual membership fee will be charged should any member withdraws prior to April 1st. There will be no refund of membership fee for withdrawals after April 1st.

The ChLGA Committee reserves the right to terminate the membership of a member at any time.

Deposit

A deposit of $50 is required from each member.

On Hold Policy

Membership has a maximum of 2 year On-hold option; using her $50 deposit to deduct $25 per year as Admin Fee. See Membership Form on website for details

Green Fees 

Green fee must be paid by means of Email Money Transfer (EMT) to chlgaont@gmail.com at least 7 days prior to the game.

Guest Participation 

Guests are welcome to play and attend the dinner but will not be eligible to compete for prizes except the team competition. For Guest: Green Fee + $10, dinner at cost.

Punctuality

Members should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their game time and report to the ChLGA Starter. It is also the responsibility of the members to report to the golf course starter (at the 1st tee) at least 5 minutes prior to your tee time. Local rules will be applied for late tee offs and missing holes.

Cancellation & No Show Policy

1) Cancellation before Tee sheet has been posted on the ChLGA chat group – full credit for the next game minus a $10 admin fee.

2) Cancellation after Tee sheet has been posted on the ChLGA chat group – No refund.

4) No Show, ChLGA will not refund the green fees.

 

Inclement Weather 

The Course Coordinator will contact the golf course to determine if the course is deemed to play. All members should proceed to the golf course unless notified by ChLGA Whatsapp.

If the weather condition is uncertain on the day of competition, the Chair, Vice Chair and the House Rule Committee will evaluate the situation and announce the rules of play prior to the first group teeing off. In case of inclement weather during the game, the Chair and/or Vice Chair will make the final and discretionary decision accordingly.

If the ChLGA Committee decides to call off the progressing game due to inclement weather or any other “unusual circumstances”, all players must have completed at least 15 holes of play in order for that game to be officially counted. Refer to the Game Rules section on how to calculate the score for the holes not played.

Where the golf course gives out full/partial refunds or rain checks, members will receive their share accordingly. ChLGA will not refund green fees unless the golf course agrees to. Where full 18-hole rain checks are given to all players, ChLGA will try to reschedule the game before the next game date. If no alternate date is available, that incomplete game will not be officially counted.

Cell Phones 

All cell phones should be turned off during play. When a member is expecting an important call, she must get the consent of her teammates before the game starts, and keep her cell phone in “silent mode”.

Putting Contest 

When a player has reached double par plus 1 strokes on any given hole, regardless of the position of the ball, she will pick up and forfeit her putting right for that hole. This pickup will speed up the round.

One Foot “Gimme” 

When a ball comes to rest within one foot of the hole, it is considered a “gimme”. The player will pick up the ball, with the assumption that it will hole on the next stroke. The pickup will count as one stroke when entering your score..

Dinner

Presentations and dinner will begin promptly at 6p.m. Members and guests are to be seated at assigned tables.