Byrd Match Play bracket is set

The first major of 2012 is underway.  The Byrd Match Play Championship bracket is set.  We have our largest field in recent history with 64 players competing in this season's championship.   We would like to wish everyone the best of luck and good play.

 

We would like to welcome our newest participant to the tournament ranks!

The golf committee has approved our Superintendent Scott Cornwell for participation in our club events. Scott, an avid golfer and exceptional player, will now be eligible to play in club events just as our members are. We would just like to clarify a few points for those that may have concerns about this. Scott will not be setting up the course on tournament days where he will be participating and will be paying entry fees just as other members do to enter club events. Scott does carry an official USGA handicap and posts his scores regularly. 

We would like to wish Scott the best of luck playing this year, and if anyone should need a partner for the Two-Man or Member-Members…I’m sure Scott will be looking for a partner.

Clyde Luther to present the 2012 golf rules changes, March 22nd

Are you familiar with the 2012 changes to the Rules of Golf? Learn more about the rules so that you will be up to date (and won't be needlessly penalized during a tournament!) on Thursday, March 22, 2012. The Rules Seminar that will be held at the Club from 5:30 - 7:00pm. Please RSVP if you can attend and we hope to see everyone there!

This year we are honored to have CLYDE "the Rules Man" LUTHER as our presenter.  Luther has officiated at numerous USGA, VSGA, Maryland State golf Association events, NCAA championships, three President's Cups as well as at the Masters and the PGAA Championships.  He is in the Middle Atlantic Section of the PGA's Hall of Fame and for thirty years was the VSGA's Rules Chairman.   As always, the VSGA charges a nominal fee of $5.00 per attendee.  This fee will be applied to your monthly statement. Also, the Club will offer a 10% discount on dinner entrees for all attendees. 

RSVP to the Clubhouse office: 540-662-3821

Event Info:
Thursday, March 22, 2012
5:30-7:00pm
$5.00 per attendee
Winchester Country Club

Registration is open for March tournaments

Contact the Golf Pro Shop to register for some fun upcoming events...stop by or call 662-3140.

Scotty’s Revenge

Saturday, March 17th

Tee Time: 10:00am shotgun start

Format:  Individual Net Stroke Play, men’s and ladies’ divisions,

Entry Fee:  $15 per player

There comes a time every year that our Superintendent, Scott Cornwell, reaches the boiling point.  There’s only so much abuse a man can take when folks are talking about his pride and joy. “The rough’s too long… These greens are just too fast…  Who cut these pins?”  So, for one day each spring, Scott just has to get even.  Scotty’s Revenge is just that, an extremely challenging (however devilishly fun) golf tournament where the course is set up by Scott’s own hand.  I wouldn’t expect too many straight putts out there; in fact you might want to get used to putting because you’ll be doing a lot of it.  All I can say is GOOD LUCK, and after the event you might want to think again about giving Scott grief about the course.   NAH, WHAT FUN WOULD THAT BE!!!!  HAVE FUN!!!

Opening Day “Bad Pants Open”

Saturday, March 31^st

Tee Time: 10:00am shotgun start

Entry Fee:  $30 per player (includes prizes, post round reception with food and beverages)

Don’t miss out on a chance to break out your best bad pants, for the 2012 Opening Day Bad Pants Open.  The event will be a four-person shamble and is open to all members young and old.  Members may form their own team or feel free to register in the golf shop and we will find you a team.