|
| Question: I play every week with my regular foursome, why should I consider joining your club? |
| Answer: We offer events every week during the golf season on a variety of courses so you don't have to worry about finding a tee time. We also allow you to test your game in a competitive yet fun environment...those 3' putts now have more meaning. Finally, you get the opportunity to take your game up against golfers from around the region. |
|
| Question: What if I don't have a handicap? |
| Answer: All members must have a valid USGA handicap, and we can provide you with one for only $30. DVGC handicaps run in conjunction with the Golf Association of Philadelphia and is an official USGA handicap. |
|
| Question: What level of golfer can participate? |
| Answer: We are open to men and women golfers of all abilities, from single digit handicappers to over 30. The only requirement is to play by the USGA rules of golf. |
|
| Question: What do events cost? |
| Answer: Prices vary based on the course, but most events are in the $85 range. |
|
| Question: Do I have to join with someone? |
| Answer: No. Although members may join as a team, it is not necessary. If you join as an individual or a two-some we will pair you up with other members to form a team. Teammates can play together in the same foursome, but they cannot compete for points or the event title. Typically teammates play as a twosome against another twosome from another team. The purpose of this is to maintain the integrity of the field. We always try to put teammates in consecutive tee times in order to allow them to travel together. |
|
| Question: What if I can't play all the events? |
| Answer: Member's are welcome to play as many or as few events as they like. Most members play in about 10 events. Furthermore the season ending Championship is open to the top 16 teams. By playing in about 10 events you have a very good chance to qualify. |
|
| Question: Does Delaware Valley Golf Club have official by-laws? |
| Answer: Yes, DVGC has been established since 2000 and is defined by the USGA as a golf club with out real-estate. As such we were required to have official by-laws which govern our club and allow us to issue official USGA handicaps. |
|
| Question: As a member of DVGC do I have input ? |
| Answer: At DVGC we welcome all input and ideas from members for improving the club. We have a few members that volunteer their time to help make the club the best it can be. These members help with; handicaps, rules ,scoring, membership, and pace of play. |
|
| Question: What does the money I pay go towards? |
| Answer: The dues from our members go towards the operation of the club. Some of the many benefits include; gift certificates at each event for top gross and net titles and trophies for the Major events for top gross and net titles, free awards banquet during Championship Weekend. |
|
| Question: How do you establish event pairings? |
| Answer: Since we usually have about 200 members each year we are able to keep players with similar handicap abilities together, unless a special request is made. This is designed to keep players of all abilities comfortable. |
|
| Question: Do you play the same format every week? |
| Answer: No, we play a variety of formats to keep the competition interesting. We do play an individual or team net match every week, additionally we play formats such as better ball of partners, individual stroke play either net or flighted, modified stableford, aggregate net of partners, best two balls of four net. Each week we award trophies to both the low net winner and the low gross winner. When events are flighted or there are over 50 entrants we have multiple winners. (Based on the past eight years, we usually have between 60 and 80 members at an event). |
|
|
| If you have other questions that are not answered here please contact us at delawarevalleygolfclub@gmail.com or 864-704-8883 |
|