WOMEN’S DIVISION EVERETT GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Approved February 6, 2025

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  1. Dues
  2. Dress Code
  3. Handicap
  4. Rules of Golf
  5. Miscellaneous

6.     Daily Competitions

        Starting Times

        Twilight

7.     Monthly Medal

8.     Monthly Medal Memorial

    Tournaments

  1.  Major Tournaments
  2. Guest Day(s)
  3. Women’s Invitational Tournament
  4. Senior Tournament

Festive Competitions and Celebrations

  1. Hole-In-One
  2. Doe Day
  3. Women’s College Game Day
  4. Halloween Surprise
  5. Turkey Shoot
  6. Holiday Luncheon

Committees

  1. Sunshine Committee
  2. Historian/Photographer

Annual Recognitions

  1. Gross 80-90-100 Award Pin
  2. Birdies
  3. Captain’s Club Award

Women’s Team and Women’s Golf Associations

  1. Women’s Golf Team
  2. Washington State Women’s Golf Association (WSWGA)
  3. Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA/WA Golf)
  4. Women’s Wester Golf Association/Foundation (WWGA/WWGF)

 

 

  1. DUES

 

In accordance with Everett Golf & Country Club Bylaws, the Women’s Division dues shall be established by the Women’s Division Executive Board. Dues for members joining after July 1 will be prorated. Twilight participants are part of the Women’s Division and will be charged dues. Dues are charged annually.

 

  1. DRESS CODE

 

Members and their guests are required to respect the Club’s dress code requirements and maintain a level of dress commensurate with a private golf club. Proper golf course attire should be considered the minimum standard of dress, while on the golf course and driving range. Members are responsible for ensuring that their guests are in full compliance with the Club’s dress code.

 

  1. HANDICAP

 

The Handicap Committee shall consist of the Chair and other members. All scores must be posted for handicapping. Do not post scores when six or more temporary greens are used. The USGA requires a minimum of (3) 18-Hole Scores or (6) 9-Hole Scores to start obtaining a Handicap Index. If a player in daily competition does not post her score, the Handicap Committee has the authority to post the score. It is recommended that the player in question be notified of such action before the score is posted.

 

USGA provides that in unusual situations, the Committee may adjust handicaps as a penalty for not returning scores or manipulating handicaps.

 

  1. RULES of GOLF

 

The Rules Committee shall consist of the Handicap Chair, Captain, immediate Past Captain and the Club Professional. This committee shall settle disputes concerning the rules of golf. The decisions of the Rules Committee are final. This committee shall work closely with the Tournament Committee in the preparation and posting of specific rules pertaining to each scheduled tournament.

  1. MISCELLANEOUS

 

Most shotgun tournaments have a planned meal following the competition. The Club 48-hour cancellation policy applies to all events that include meals.

 

 

  1. DAILY COMPETITIONS

 

Tuesday’s daily competition may vary as determined by the Pro Shop. There is no Daily Competition during Tournament play. (Items 9 through 17).

 

On daily competition days, you may select which tees you are playing from, green or silver/green. When you are not in tournament play, all players must post their scores by 5:00 pm that same day for 9 or 18 holes using USGA GHIN. The Pro Shop will post all tournament scores only. According to USGA rules, all players must hole out when playing “stroke play” competition.

 

Whenever twelve or more Women’s Division players enter a competition, the Overall winner is determined by the best net score over all flights. The Overall winner must have an established handicap index of 41.2 or less and competitively finish the round.

 

In all flights, Pro Shop credit will be awarded to 1/3 of the leading players in each flight. If there are fewer than 3 players in a flight, those flights will be combined to equal 3 or more players. All ties will be paid.

 

All competitors must play with another member of the Women’s Division during regular competitions. Each competitor is responsible for signing the competition sheet before play begins. A competitor should place an “X” after her name if she drops out of competition after start of play or draw a line through her name if she does not play at all.

 

Paper score cards are used for daily competition unless the pro shop specifies to use golf genius. Any competitor failing to turn in a proper scorecard will be disqualified. Cards must be turned in no later than 5:00 pm. No changes may be made on a scorecard after the competitor has turned it in.

 

STARTING TIMES and TEE TIMES

 

The Women’s Division competition begins the first Tuesday in March. Tuesday AM tee times open 7 days in advance at 8:00 am. Times may be scheduled via the Club Website, Mobile App or by contacting the Pro Shop. When there is not a shotgun start, tee times March through October will be available in the morning until 11:30 am.  Times November through February will be available until 10:50 am. For tournaments with a shotgun start, the event flyer will state the starting time.

 

   

 

 

 

TWILIGHT GOLF

 

Twilight Golf is a weekly 9-hole round on Thursday evenings. Tee times are available from 5:00 – 5:40 and can be made the week before starting at 8:00 am.  Playing Twilight Golf is a great opportunity for women of all skill levels to meet and play a round together.  It’s a judge-free zone and fun. The season runs from May through September.

 

  1. MONTHLY MEDAL

 

Monthly Medal is played once a month, March through October. The competition is Low Net. To qualify for the Monthly Medal, a player must have a handicap index of 41.2 or less. Players will play 18 holes from the silver/green tees. All Monthly Medal competitions must be holed out; no gimmies. The winner is given a Monthly Medal prize selected by the Committee. In the event of a tie, the Monthly Medal winner will be decided by a score card playoff according to USGA rules (using the hardest hole and the next hardest hole etc).  The Monthly Medal prize is paid from the general fund. On Monthly Medal competition days, the Overall winner will be the player with the second lowest net score.  Monthly Medal can only be won by an individual once per season.

 

  1. MONTHLY MEDAL MEMORIAL

 

The Women’s Division Memorial will be played on the date of the June Monthly Medal. Flowers, donated by the Women’s Division, will be given to the Monthly Medal winner. There is a shotgun start with a lunch following competition.

 

TOURNAMENTS 

A current and active USGA GHIN Handicap Index is required for participants in all events.

  1. MAJOR TOURNAMENTS

 

The Tournament Committee shall consist of a Chair (Captain-Elect), and other members. Annual competition dues must be paid to play in any tournament. Tournaments will be played using current handicaps. All tournament events will be played according to USGA Rules and must be played until the winner is declared. Never combine match play and medal play in any one tournament. In stroke play no holes may be x-ed. If this is done, the player is automatically disqualified from the tournament.  A member in good standing with an established handicap is eligible for tournament play.

The following tournaments have become part of the Women’s Division annual schedule:

 

  1.  CAPTAIN’S CUP

Stroke play format.  Three days of play. Best 2 days count. Must have an established Handicap index of 41.2 or less or may be assumed.

 

  1. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP*

*In 2025 the golf activities committee will oversee this tournament.

Match play format. Must have an established Handicap index of 41.2 or less or may be assumed.

 

  1. BEST BALL THREESOME

Must have an established Handicap index of 41.2 or less.

 

  1. MEMBER/MEMBER

Must have an established Handicap index of 41.2 or less or may be assumed. Maximum 10 stroke difference between partners.

 

  1. CHAPMAN

Must have an established Handicap index of 41.2 or less or may be assumed.

  1. GUEST DAY(S)

 

   One or two guest days are established each year by the Captain in consultation   with the Pro Shop. There is a charge for each player determined by the Chair and a 48-hour cancellation policy will be in effect. A specific amount, established yearly, is allotted from the budget. A current and active USGA GHIN Handicap Index is required for participants.

 

  1. WOMEN’S INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT

 

The Committee consists of the Chair, Assistant Chair or Co-Chair, and as many assistants as necessary to run the tournament. The format is to be decided by the Committee with approval of the Women’s Executive Board.

 

 

  1. SENIOR TOURNAMENT

 

The minimum age for playing is 50 years. An entry fee will be charged. All monies collected will be used for this event only.

 

FESTIVE COMPETITIONS AND CELEBRATIONS

  1. HOLE-IN-ONE

 

A Hole-In-One must be scored and witnessed at any time of the year at EG&CC during a 9- or 18-hole round on regulation greens (not on a temporary green). The Hole-In-One celebration fee is billed for lunch and/or dinner to all Women’s Division golf members by the Club office unless the member opts out of all Hole-In-One celebrations for the year. Members may sign up to attend the dinner without participating in the competition. A competition fee will be charged to the participants.

 

  1. DOE DAY

 

The four winning team members of the previous year’s Doe Day automatically become next year’s committee of Doe Day. Their responsibilities include a theme, decorations, meals and all festivities necessary for the Doe Day celebration. Members may sign up to attend the dinner without participating in the competition.

 

  1. Women’s College Game Day Chapman/Apple Cup (September Comp)

Lunch is ordered off the menu and optional.

 

  1. Halloween Surprise (The closest Tuesday in October to Halloween).

 

  1. Turkey Shoot (A November Tuesday Competition)

Participants are billed for dinner served after the event. Members may sign up to attend the dinner without participating in the competition.

 

  1. Holiday Luncheon (December Tuesday Event)

Annual luncheon with an emphasis on raising funds for local charities. Guests and Social members may sign up to attend as well as invite guests. EG&CC members are encouraged to donate items for the silent auction as well as possible LIVE items. Luncheon cost is determined each year by the committee.

 

 

COMMITTEES

The committees that have become part of the annual program for the Women’s Division are listed in Article III, Section 2 of the Bylaws.

 

  1. SUNSHINE COMMITTEE

 

The Captain appoints one member to be in charge of this committee. The following guidelines have been established.

  1. Cards will be sent to all golfing and non-golfing members according to the discretion of the Chair.

 

  1. HISTORIAN/PHOTOGRAPHER

 

The Historian shall be responsible for collecting pictures of Women’s Division Club activities and awards, compiling a photobook of the year’s events, and updating pictures of division members, past Captains, and Trustees.  Additional copies may be ordered at the member’s expense.

 

ANNUAL RECOGNITIONS

  1. GROSS 80-90-100 AWARD PIN

 

Women’s Division members are eligible for a Gross Award Pin the first time they score below, (break) 80, 90 or 100 at Everett Golf and Country Club. The score can occur any day of the week. Card results must be reported to the Captain, signed by and played with, one other Women’s Division member.

 

  1.   CAPTAIN’S CLUB AWARD: Most Improved Golfer                                                          

 

The trophy is given by the Captain’s Club (consisting of current and past Captains) annually to the woman golfer who improves her handicap index the most during the golf season March 1– October 31. She must be a current member of the Women’s Division, have an established handicap index of 41.2 or less for the current USGA limit and play in women’s division competition at least 3 times during the season. She also must post at least 10 eighteen-hole scores at EG&CC during the same season. This award cannot be won more than once by the same person. Ties are determined by differential.

 

 

 

 

WOMEN’S TEAM AND WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATIONS

  1. WOMEN’S GOLF TEAM

 

Everett Golf & Country Club’s Women’s Team (herein referred to as “Team”) was established to participate in the North Puget Sound Women’s Golf League (NPSWGL). The objective of establishing these Bylaws and rules is to ensure that the Everett Golf & Country Club Women’s Golf Team fields the strongest group of players available to compete for each NPSWGL Team match during the season.

 

Article 1 Officers: Team Captain and Assistant Captain

 

  1. Team Captain shall be appointed by the EG&CC Women’s Division Captain.
  2. The Assistant Captain shall be chosen by the Team Captain.

 

Article 2 Duties of the Team Captain

 

  1. Preside at Team meetings.
  2. Choose Team players according to their most current USGA Handicap Index.
  3. Inform Team players of their bracket, starting times, and the handicap on which they will play.
  4. Prepare and distribute score cards prior to playing.
  5. Be responsible for completing Team result forms and returning them to the NPSWGL representative after play is completed.
  6. Maintain a record of each Team match results for the entire golf season.
  7. Post a list of eligible golfers for Team matches.
  8. Keep the Women’s Division membership informed as to the Team’s standings.
  9. Attend all meetings of the NPSWGL.
  10. Inform the Women’s Division Captain of Team match dates for the competition calendar.

 

Article 3 Meetings and Practice

 

Team practices and Team meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the Team Captain.

 

 

Article 4 Rules

 

Team shall abide by rules governing the USGA and NPSWGL.

 

TEAM STANDING RULES

 

ELIGIBILITY

 

  1. Must be a member in good standing of the Everett Golf & Country Club Women’s Division.

 

  1. The field will be comprised of the eight lowest handicap players available to play. Eligibility to be determined by the current handicap differential roster (once rules one and two are satisfied).

 

  1. If an eligible player does not wish to play on the team, she may advise the Team Captain of such at the beginning of the golf season. In this case, the Captain will not ask her to play Team during the golf season.

 

RESPONSIBILITY

 

  1. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Team bulletin board listing (but not limited to) the lowest eighteen eligible players two weeks prior to each Team match. It is the responsibility of each player to advise the Team Captain of her availability.

 

  1. The eight eligible team players will be established one week prior to each team match.

 

  1. It is the responsibility of each Team player to inform the Team Captain if she feels she is not playing to her handicap or potential.

 

 

TEAM UNIFORM

 

  1. A Team uniform will be chosen by the majority of the eighteen lowest eligible handicap players. Purchase of the Team uniform is not a requirement, however, clothes similar in color should be worn on the day of Team play.  If the majority agree on a team shirt the cost is the responsibility of the team member.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. WASHINGTON STATE WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION (WSWGA)

 

The members of the Women’s Division shall elect a Trustee for a term of four years. The acting Trustee shall notify the current Captain in the spring of her final year that a Trustee must be elected at the Summer General Meeting. The new Trustee will assume duties at the WSWGA fall meeting.

 

Duties of the Trustee are as follows:

 

The Trustee shall comply with the Rules of Competition and the Rules for Handicapping as adopted by the Association. She shall cooperate with her club Handicap Chair in computing and adjusting handicaps, and she shall personally be responsible for each handicap used in WSWGA events. She shall cooperate with her Club Captain in scheduling state competition to avoid conflicts of dates.

 

She shall file all information and correspondence pertaining to her office in such order that it may be turned over to the new Trustee or a Proxy.

 

Should the Trustee be unable to attend a State meeting or be unable to serve for a period of time, she shall appoint a Proxy to perform her duties. The Women’s Division shall reimburse the Trustee for the cost of lunch, dinner, overnight accommodations and mileage for the meetings she must attend.

The following tournaments and competitions are to be included in our schedule: Trustee will report dates to the Captain as soon as possible after the WSWGA fall meeting.

 

Elizabeth Dwan Memorial Trophy – Low Net – This competition shall be played in May, using current handicaps. Everett Golf & Country Club competes in three flights: 1. 0-20; 2. 21-30; 3. 31-40. The two lowest net scores in each flight shall be reported and the total of the six combined lowest net scores in relation to course par shall determine the winner.

 

In case of a tie, all players shall be awarded prizes. There is a perpetual trophy retained for one year by the winning club. Individual State Team Tournament trophies shall be awarded to the winning players.

 

 

 

State Team Tournament – Match vs Par - This event shall be played in June. Current handicaps shall be used. The 12 lowest scores on this day shall comprise the team. The lowest eight scores comprise the team with the other four scores being the alternates. The alternate player’s score will be used in the event of a tie. A trophy with the names of the winning teams shall remain in the possession of the winning club for one year. An individual trophy for the player with the least down to the par score for the field shall be given. All ties are paid.

 

All State Medal Tournament - This event shall be played in August or within the first two weeks of September, using current handicaps. The decision of the date of play will be at the discretion of the Trustee but must be decided before the last week in August. This is an individual competition. Play shall be in four flights: 1. 0-20; 2. 21-26; 3. 27-33; 4. 34-40. Results to be reported within ten days of the date of play. Awards will be given to the winner of the field in each flight. In case of ties, all players are awarded trophies.

 

WSWGA Monthly Medal - Monthly Medal will be played once a month from March through October, according to Section 7 of Women’s Division Standing Rules. EG&CC competes in four (4) flights, with handicaps to follow our Club’s Division breakdown. WSWGA gives one trophy, and we buy three extra trophies, a price to be determined each year. The Trustee shall notify Treasurer when and how much we are to pay.

 

Annual dues shall be paid to WSWGA. The Trustee shall notify the Treasurer of the due date.

 

  1. Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) / ( WA Golf)

 

The members of the Women's Division shall elect a Representative for the term of four years. The acting Representative shall notify the current Captain in the spring of her final year that a Representative must be elected at the Summer General Meeting. The new Representative will assume duties at the WA Golf Fall Meeting.

 

 

 

Duties of the Representative are as follows:

 

Attend the annual meeting of PNGA in spring and the annual meeting of WA Golf in the fall. Should the Representative be unable to attend an association meeting or be unable to serve for a period of time, she shall appoint a Proxy to perform her duties.

 

Give the captain the tournament dates of both associations for the calendar trying to avoid conflicts.

 

Report to the membership on the activities of both associations.

 

The Women's Division shall reimburse the Representative for the cost of lunch, dinner, overnight accommodations and mileage for the meetings attended.

 

  1. WOMEN’S WESTERN GOLF ASSOCIATION/FOUNDATION (WWGA/WWGF)

 

The members of the Women’s Division shall elect a Trustee for a term of four years. Annual dues for WWGA are payable in January to the current treasurer of WWGA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       Updated July 9, 2019

     Approved September 12, 2019

     Approved email November 2019

     Approved January 2022

     Approved September 2022

     Approved February 2024

     Approved February 6, 2025