THE FAIRWAY

NETWORK _______________________________

2010 MEMBER HANDBOOK

THE FAIRWAY

NETWORK

Mission Statement

Founded in May 1993 by a group of Chicago-based women professionals who recognize the importance of golf to social and business relationships,

The Fairway Network is a non-profit membership organization committed to the following goals:

Providing members with the skills, etiquette and rules

needed to play competent business golf;

Promoting all aspects of women’s access to and inclusion in the sport of golf;

Promoting interaction among women professionals

through golf; and

Promoting the game of golf and its social and business benefits to women.

For additional information, please contact:

The Fairway Network P.O. Box 1018 New Lenox, Illinois 60451

Phone: 815-462-1393 Fax: 815-462-5394 Email: fairwaynet@comcast.net www.thefairwaynetwork.org

Table of Contents Welcome to The Fairway Network ....... 1

Get Involved with TFN ............................... 2

Frequently Asked Questions .............. 3 - 4

Brief Overview of Events .......................... 5

Handicap Services ........................................ 6

League Descriptions ........................... 7 - 10

Event Descriptions........................... 11 - 17

The Fairway Network Fall Classic ...... 18

2010 Board of Directors ......................... 19

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Welcome to The Fairway Network

Welcome to The Fairway Network ~ Chicagoland’s very own women’s golf organization for professional women of all golf skill levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced). The Fairway Network works year-round to help you make the most of a seasonal opportunity to golf. Whether you play to beat the field or beat your own best score, stay in shape or stay connected personally or professionally, TFN provides a resource and an outlet for women who play golf. TFN promotes women's access to golf, teaching new golfers the skills and the rules of the game and reinforcing proper golf etiquette for players of all abilities. TFN provides social and business benefits to its members, giving Chicagoland women an opportunity to network through golf. The 2010 TFN season kicked off on a snowy night with cocktails and conversation at the Vertigo Sky Lounge at the Dana Hotel. We talked about our careers, our winter travel (and our winter golf), and our yearning to swing a club as soon as the Windy City winter wonderland thaws and we return to our beloved home courses. Next we got our heads in the game with “Playing Between the Ears”, a pre-season tune-up focused on our mind spaces rather than our club faces. Now TFN greets golf season with a host of weekly leagues, single-day events and tournament play, offering its members new and old the best of golf in and around Chicago: terrific courses, fabulous foursomes, camaraderie and friendly competition. See you at the 19th hole! Meaghan Schneider TFN 2010 Chair

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Get Involved With The Fairway Network The best way to get involved in TFN and meet new people is to join a committee. Are you interested in helping plan a golf outing, recruiting new membership, helping out with our charitable initiatives or working on the newsletter? See a brief description of the different committees below. If you are interested in helping out please email the respective committee chair(s). Communications Committee — Develops and produces communications material; updates website and promotes activities for the organization. Chair: Joanne Rinaldo (joanne1232@gmail.com ) Community Service Committee — Organizes and conducts at least one event or function per year, with the goal of contributing to causes of significance to women and girls. Chair: Jennifer Kenedy (jkenedy@lockelord.com ) Events Committee — Develops a schedule of events, leagues, competitions and other golf activities, along with rules of play for each event. Chair: Lori Lynch (lori.lynch@sbcglobal.net ) Membership Committee — Organizes membership recruiting activities, such as the Tee Off Event, and hosts various off-season events. Chair: Carolyn Szaflik (carolyns444@rcn.com )

Find TFN Online Stay connected and join The Fairway Network's Facebook, Linked In and Meetup groups. They are a great way to keep in touch.

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Frequently Asked Questions How do I sign up for an event or a league? Registration for all events and leagues opens at the Season Tee Off Event in May. Members present at the Tee Off have the first opportunity to register for events and leagues. Other members may register by mail or online via our website, ww.thefairwaynetwork.org.

Are there deadlines for signing up for events or leagues? The deadline is generally four weeks before the date of the event or the first date of the league. However, many of the weekend events and some of the leagues fill up quickly. Members are encouraged to sign up for the events at the beginning of the season to reserve their spots. How will my registration for an event or league be confirmed? At least one week before an event or the commencement of a league, you will receive an email confirming your participation and providing other relevant details (i.e. directions, format, foursome assignments). If you have questions about your registration, contact fairwaynet@comcast.org. Are there waiting lists for events? You may email or call The Fairway Network to be put on a waiting list. If there is an opening in an event due to a cancellation, you will be notified either by email or phone. You can also contact the event captain listed in this handbook for more specific information regarding an event. I want to play with my friends when we sign up for an event. How can we be sure that we will be able to play together? The Fairway Network philosophy is to promote interaction and networking opportunities throughout its membership. As such, we encourage you to play with new people (and hopefully, develop new friendships). Foursomes will be determined at random prior to the date of the event.

What if I cannot attend an event for which I signed up? You may cancel your registration for an event by email or voice mail up to two weeks before an event and your registration fee will be refunded, less a $20 cancellation charge. If you cannot attend an event and it is within two weeks of the event (or even the day of the event) please notify TFN by email or voice mail. Registration fees are not refunded within the two weeks prior to the event. You can, however, send another TFN member in your

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place and work out the payment reimbursement (if any) with her on an individual basis. How do I find out if there is an opening in an event or a league? If you are interested in attending an event, even if it is close to the date of the event, please email or call the TFN voice mail to inquire if there are openings or to be placed on a waiting list. Late sign ups can sometimes be accommodated. May only TFN members play in events or leagues? The Season Opener and the Season Closer are open to non-members. All other events are open only to TFN members, although each member may bring a guest to an event per our business cards (new members only, certain exceptions may apply, only valid once per person). Non-members, who are prospective members, may play at the four leagues as “walk ons,” subject to tee time availability, as a member’s guest, up to three times a season. What is the league “walk on” policy? Any TFN member may play any league at any time as a “walk on,” subject to available tee times and upon paying the applicable “walk on” fee to the league captain. Just show up! Openings in the reserved tee times are generally available. If I am a league participant and cannot play on a given Saturday or Sunday, what should I do? You may find a substitute TFN member from the Membership Directory or the league substitute list. Please notify the league captain if you have arranged for a substitute, or have the substitute notify the captain at the course. The league participant and the substitute may make their own reimbursement arrangements. What is the deadline for membership registration? The 2010 membership renewal fees are $100 for those who pay by May 31, 2010. New members receive a $25 credit towards a 2010 league or event. Membership rates increase to $125 if paid after May 31, 2010.

What if I have more questions? Please call 815.462.1393 or send an email to fairwaynet@comcast.net.

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Chicago - The Sweet Spot One could argue that the golf season in and around the Windy City is about as short as the Cubs World Series history. Yet, Forbes Traveler lists Chicago #1 in its list of Top Golf Cities in America. Golf Digest's latest rating of the top 25 courses in Illinois includes 12 public courses. Now that the days are getting noticeably longer and the daily high temperatures are rising, thoughts start turning toward finding places to get back into the swing of the game we love. Check out this year's lineup.

Season Opener: Oak Brook Pine Meadow Wilmette ThunderHawk Ravisloe Coyote Run

Season Closer: George Dunne National 2010 Fall Classic Tournament Weekend: Fox Lake Country Club So dust off those clubs and meet me on the first tee. FORE! Lori Lynch TFN Events Committee Chair

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Handicap Services Cost for TFN Service: $30 The Fairway Network has contracted with the Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA) to maintain our members’ handicaps. What is a Handicap?

Handicapping is a system that rates the relative ability of each golfer. Based on the best ten of your last twenty scores, the handicap is calculated using a formula created by the U.S. Golf Association which roughly correlates how far above or below par you are likely to score in any given round. Possessing an official handicap index allows you to determine a personal par for a course based on your skill and the course’s difficulty. It allows you to play with golfers of different ability levels by giving the less talented player a certain number of strokes in the round to even things out. You must have an official handicap to play in USGA amateur tournaments. The CDGA handicap system will allow individual golfers to report their scores at any CDGA course via the Internet. The website address is: www.cdga.org Your official handicap card can be printed out at any CDGA computer and the scores of all members can be reviewed over the Internet. Every TFN member who signs up for the TFN handicap service will also receive the CDGA magazine for free.

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Frank Govern Memorial Golf Course Saturday Morning League, 18 Holes (Executive Length) ~ $207 1031 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201 847-475-9173 www.peterjansgolf.org Dates: June 12, 19 & 26. July 10, 17 & 24. Aug 7, 14 & 21. Tee times start at 7:30am. Originally called Peter N. Jans Community Golf Course in honor of an Evanston community leader, The Frank Govern Memorial Golf Course was the first course that welcomed The Fairway Network’s weekend leagues. For new players looking to challenge themselves, Govern provides that challenge without being intimidating. The experienced player must hit straight shots and focus on her short game to score. The course recently has been redesigned as two (2) Nine-Hole Golf Courses. The Front Nine will be the Peter Jans Nine in honor of the course founder. The Back Nine will be the Barry McRaith Nine. Both Nines will begin and complete play at Central Street, one block west of Ridge, in Evanston. The league fee covers greens fees and weekly prizes as well as a continental breakfast buffet. The course has pull carts and motorized carts available for an extra fee. Parking is free on the south side of Central Street. League Co-Captains: Pam Butler Nelva Hembree-Walz 312-339-1040 847-877-0412 ppppackers@aol.com nelva@comcast.net Directions/Location: In Evanston, next to the Central Avenue purple line el stop. Recommended for all skill levels.

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Robert A. Black Saturday Morning League, 9 Holes ~ $145 (includes CPD Advantage Card) 2045 W. Pratt Boulevard Chicago, IL 312-742-7931 www.cpdgolf.com Dates: June 12, 19 & 26. July 10, 17, 24 & 31. Aug 7. Tee times start at 7:30am. Picturesque Surroundings...Newest among the Chicago Park District courses, this 2,339 yard, par 33 layout was designed by the renowned Dick Nugent. Although short in distance, this beautiful course with immaculate greens and well bunkered fairways presents a great challenge to even the most seasoned player. This year we have room for 20 golfers so please sign up early and bring a friend to the best league out there! Women’s Tees Par Yards Slope Course Rating Blue 33 2,361 103 33.0 Red 33 2,146 98 31.8 League Captain: Mary Krawczyk 847-424-0430 or 224-715-1756 mkk310@aol.com Directions/Location The course is located just west of the intersection of Pratt and N. Ridge Blvd. in south Rogers Park. Recommended for all skill levels.

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Jackson Park Saturday Morning League, 18 Holes ~ $50 (ONLY guarantees tee times) 63rd & Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637 773-667-0524 www.cpdgolf.com Dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26. July 3, 17, 31. August 14 & 28. September 11 & 18. October 2 & 9. Tee times start at 7:30am. The Economic Stimulus Pay-As-You-Play plan was very popular last year. The league fee is $50. It only guarantees you a time to play when you want to play but it does include our infamous 19th hole. You are responsible for paying the following: Players Advantage Card $25 Green Fees: $22 with Advantage Card -or- $27 without Advantage Card Riding Cart $16 Jackson Park remains one of the most popular leagues. The members that play JP are golfers who are serious about improving their game. They are known for their camaraderie and have a lot of fun networking at their infamous 19th hole. The new 13 play date format is very popular because it allows members to enjoy other events during the off weeks. Jackson Park is the pride of the Chicago Park District. Mature hardwood trees protect the rye grass fairways and bent grass greens putting emphasis on accurate shots. Back to back par 5’s reaching over 500 yards each and challenging par 3’s requires golfers to utilize every club in the bag. Women’s Tees Par Yards Slope Course Rating White 71 5,327 112 69.7 Red 71 4,982 108 67.8 League Co-Captains Diane Meades Carole Giovacchini 312.391.1050 cell 312.282.2196 cell meades714@ameritech.net carolegio@sbcglobal.net Recommended for all skill levels.

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Eaglewood League Sunday Morning League, 18 Holes With Cart ~ $355 1401 Nordic Road Itasca, IL 6014 630-773-1400 www.eaglewoodresort.com Dates: June 13 & 27. July 11 & 25. Aug 8. Tee times start at 8:16am. The Fairway Network’s Sunday morning league has become a favorite among many with its beautiful course, bi-monthly schedule, great player camaraderie and fun games. The Eaglewood course was originally built in 1928 and just completed a $1.5 million course renovation last year. The par-72, 6017-yard course boasts 100-year-old oak trees, three beautiful lakes and dramatically sloping greens that will challenge golfers of all skill levels. The course has contoured fairways and smooth bent grass greens. There are over 69 challenging bunkers offering several elevation changes from tee to green. Water comes into play on 8 of 18 holes. The resort golf course has a beautiful women’s locker room, a nice pro shop and large putting green. After golf, TFN members often stay and enjoy drinks or lunch at the outside terrace café. The league fee includes green fees, golf cart and weekly prizes. Women’s Tees Par Yards Slope Course Rating Gold 72 5,056 118 68.3 League Captain: Joanne Rinaldo 847-561-2556 Joanne1232@gmail.com Directions/Location: The course is conveniently located off I-355 in Itasca, IL. Recommended for all skill levels.

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Season Opener: Oak Brook Golf Club Sunday, June 6th ~ $85 Deadline for sign up is May 20th Tee times & clinic start at 12:30pm. Includes box lunch.

2606 York Road

Oak Brook, IL 60523

630.368.6400 www.oak-brook.org/dep_recreaton/the_golf_club 1 hour refresher clinic followed by 9 holes scramble – ideal for beginners!

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18 hole stroke play New this year, we are offering two options for you to choose from. If you still need to dust off those clubs and are looking for a refresher, we are offering a 1hour clinic held by Gary Pinns, PGA (Five-Time Illinois Open Champion, Golf Digest Top Teachers in the Midwest). This will be followed by a 9 hole scramble format to help you practice what you just learned. If you’ve been fortunate enough to continue golfing in the off season and are looking to dive right in, select the 18 hole stroke play. Both groups will meet up for the 19th hole. Women’s Tees Par Yards Slope Course Rating Red 72 5,341 120 70.7 Event Co-Captains: Lori Lynch Carolyn Szaflik 312-307-7092 773-852-5920 lori.lynch@sbcglobal.net carolyns444@rcn.com Recommended for all skill levels.

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Pine Meadow Saturday, June 26 ~ $120 Deadline for sign up is June 11th 24 players maximum Tee times start at 11:00am. Includes lunch ticket & range balls. 1 Pine Meadow Lane Mundelein, IL 60060 847-566-GOLF www.pinemeadowgc.com Pine Meadow Golf Club and the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago are pleased to announce the renewal of their relationship. This allows Pine Meadow Golf Club to continue to operate as one of the outstanding public golf facilities in America for years to come. Located on the University of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary property in Mundelein, Illinois, Pine Meadow has become one of the premier public golf courses in the United States. The club opened in August of 1985, and in 1986 was voted the best new public golf course in America by Golf Digest. Currently the facility is rated the 51st best public access course in America by Golf Digest, the 6th best public golf course in Illinois by Golfweek Magazine, the 15th best golf course in Illinois, public or private, by Golfweek Magazine, a 41/2 star rating from Golf Digest (Places to Play) and a 5 star rating from Chicagoland Golf Magazine. The Club was founded by Joe Jemsek, considered the patriarch of public golf, owner of Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, Illinois and St. Andrews Golf Club in West Chicago, Illinois. Pine Meadow is approximately 1 hour northwest of Chicago. Event Co-Captains: Lori Lynch Carrie Durkin 312-307-7092 847-612-9116 lori.lynch@sbcglobal.net durkin@litchfieldcavo.com Recommended for intermediate or better skill levels.

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Wilmette Golf Club Saturday, July 10th ~ $86 w/cart, $72 w/o cart Deadline for sign up is June 25th Tee times start at 12pm. Includes lunch prior to the round. 3900 Fairway Drive Wilmette, IL 60091 847-256-9777 www.wilmettepark.org/golf Located on Chicago's North Shore, just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago, Wilmette Golf Club is the best public golf course challenge in town! The narrow fairways and the quick doglegs throughout the course create a real challenge of skill and an even more daunting challenge of golf course management. The entire golf course is set up to be a test in patience and decision-making ability. There’s just enough water and bunkering to force some honest approach shots which means intelligent club selection from the tee is a must. Stray just a bit from the fairway and Wilmette can stymie you. The very mature, stately oak and elm trees encroach very close to the narrow fairways. It is an entertaining and fair test of golf! The course also features a full-line pro shop and practice facility with driving range. Women’s Tees Par Yards Slope Course Rating Green 70 5,553 125 72.0 White 70 4,849 117 67.9 Event Captain: Carolyn Szaflik 773-852-5920 carolyns444@rcn.com Recommended for all skill levels.

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ThunderHawk Golf Club Saturday, July 24 ~ $88 Deadline for sign up is July 1st 20 players maximum Tee times start at 12:20pm. Please come early to pick up your box lunch. 39700 N Lewis Ave Beach Park, IL 60099 847-968-4295 www.lcfpd.org/thunderhawk The Lake County Forest Preserves’ ThunderHawk Golf Club is a Robert Trent Jones, Jr., course nestled on 228 beautiful acres of forest, marsh and prairie. Opened in 1999, it is an 18-hole championship public course and the first public course in Illinois to achieve Audubon Signature certification. Since opening, ThunderHawk has received many accolades from the golf industry. The acclaimed course was named one of the “Best Courses You Can Play” by Golfweek, and one of the “Best Places to Play” and “Best in State” by Golf Digest. Most recently, the March 2010 issue of Golfweek named ThunderHawk the fifth in public course in Illinois. Women’s Tees Par Yards Slope Course Rating Silver 72 6,124 136 75.4 Auburn 72 5,046 122 69.2

Event Captain: Barb Vicory 773-851-0070 bvicory1@comcast.net

Directions/Location: ThunderHawk is located one hour from Chicago in northeastern Lake County. From Interstate 94 (Tristate): Take I-94 north to IL Route 173. Exit IL Route 173 EAST. Proceed east to Lewis Avenue. Turn SOUTH (right) onto Lewis Avenue. Proceed south to 29th Street. Course entrance is just past 29th Street on the west side of Lewis Avenue. Recommended for intermediate or better skill levels.

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Ravisloe Country Club Saturday, August 7, 2010 - $110 Deadline for sign up is July 23rd 20 players minimum Tee times start at 1:00 pm. Includes cart, range balls, box lunch and appetizers after our round. 18231 South Park Avenue Homewood, IL 60430 708-798-5600 www.ravisloecountryclub.com

When you enter the gates at Ravisloe and see the iconic Spanish Mission-style clubhouse presiding over the landscape, you know you've arrived at a special place...an historic place. Reborn in 2009 as a public course, Ravisloe offers a verdant country-club atmosphere with private-club conditions and hospitality. 18 elegantly crafted and strategically engaging holes brought to you by a virtual "Dream Team" of golf architects, including the legendary Donald Ross and esteemed Dave Esler.

Women’s Tees Par Yards Slope Course Rating Red 70 5,243 118 70.5

Event Captain: Lori Lynch 312-307-7092 lori.lynch@sbcglobal.net

Directions/Location: Ravisloe is approximately 30 miles south of the city, easily accessible via I-294 and I-80. Additionally, they are conveniently located across the street from the Homewood Metra train station. Recommended for intermediate or better skill levels.

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Coyote Run Sunday, August 22nd ~ $85 Sign up deadline is July 18th 24 players maximum Tee times start at 10:30am. Driving Range ~ 19th Hole ~ Cash Prizes 800 Kedzie Ave Flossmoor, IL 708-957-8700 www.coyoterungolf.com For the third consecutive year TFN will return to Coyote Run. We really like playing this course but I wish I knew why - maybe it’s the fast sloping greens or water on 11 of the holes or the 54 strategically placed bunkers or the #16 par 3 that is one of the many optical illusions - whatever the reason we really have a lot of fun, especially at the 19th hole. Located in the south suburbs where championship courses are in abundance, Coyote Run holds its own. The course is a fun challenge even for the most experienced player. Women’s Tees Par Yards Slope Course Rating Yellow 71 5,235 116 68.6 Event Captain: Diane Meades 312-391-1050 meades714@ameritech.net Recommended for intermediate or better skill levels.

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Season Closer: George Dunne National Sunday, September 19th ~ $90 Deadline for sign up is September 5th Tee times start at 9:30am. Includes lunch, drinks, cash prizes & driving range. 16310 S. Central Avenue Oak Forest, IL www.forestpreservegolf.com Weeee’er Baaaaaaack!!! Just in time to use this event as a tune-up for The Fall Classic Tournament Weekend at Fox Valley. Located 26 miles from the Loop, George Dunne is a favorite TFN must play. It’s touted by Golf Digest as one of the top public courses. Golf Chicago Magazine gives it a four star rating and it’s a Certified Audubon Sanctuary. But don’t be fooled by the beautiful woods, wetlands and the occasional deer that wanders into the fairway. This is a challenging course even for the most experienced player. The course features gigantic sand traps and bent grass on the long sloping fairways and large angular greens. A long straight ball is required on several holes to avoid the forced water carries, many with lateral hazards. Eight lakes come into play on eleven holes. The nine shot rule is mandatory ~ six fairway shots and three putts. The outing includes lunch from the grill, two drinks of your choice from the bar and prizes for several games. It is recommended that you come early enough to take advantage of the driving range and putting greens. Event Captain: Diane Meades 312-391-1050 meades714@ameritech.net Recommended for all skill levels.

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The Fairway Network Fall Classic -- Tournament Weekend Saturday, September 25th and Sunday, September 26th (Rain dates are Saturday, October 2nd and Sunday, October 3rd) Sign up deadline is September 3rd Fox Lake Country Club 7220 State Park Road Fox Lake, Illinois 60020 847-587-6411 Back for the third year is the popular Fall Classic which is a two-day golf competition and “staycation” for a bargain rate of $180. For $180, you will receive a round of golf and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and dinner Saturday night. If you cannot make both days, don’t fret because you can come for one day for $90. For those attending for only one day, you can participate in daily contests (putting, longest drive & closest to the pin), but you will not be able to participate in the competition because we need a two-day total score. This event is open only to The Fairway Network members. The tournament and playoff rules will be distributed at check in. Saturday tee times start at noon and Sunday tee times start at 9:00 a.m. The event format is as follows: Players will be divided into flights depending on their handicap and it will be individual stroke play. The club’s golf professional will assign players to their respective flight. Each golf cart will be equipped with GPS. After Sunday’s round, plaques and prizes will be awarded for each flight and contests during a brief awards ceremony. For those of you who want to spend the night there, we have a block of rooms at: The Comfort Inn & Suites located at 350 West Highway 173, Antioch, IL 60002. Phone: (847) 395-3606. Price is $42.50 for double occupancy or $85.00 for single and includes a continental breakfast. Contact the hotel at (847) 395-3606 to book your room and mention The Fairway Network. Room reservations must be made by August 28, 2010. Fox Lake Country Club is known to many as “the diamond in the rough“. Nestled in the Fox River Valley, it is close to the northern suburbs and a one-hour drive from downtown Chicago. It has rolling terrain, mature trees and great greens to test your golfing skills. It will be a golfing experience you will truly enjoy. Tees Par Yards Slope Course Rating Gold 71.5 5,280 120 72 Event Co-Captains: Carole Giovacchini Crystal Caison 312-282-2196 312-342-0577 CaroleGio@sbcglobal.net Ccaison@lieggilaw.com Recommended for all skill levels, but you must have an official handicap to participate.

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The Fairway Network’s 2010 Board of Directors Meaghan Schneider ~ Chair meaghan@mls-esq.com Lori Runquist ~ Vice Chair lrunquist@gmail.com Louise Pauly ~ Secretary louise@totalworks.net Vickie Downes ~ Treasurer vickie@edwardjacks.com Lori Lynch ~ Chair, Events Committee lori.lynch@sbcglobal.net Joanne Rinaldo ~ Chair, Communications

Committee joanne1232@gmail.com Carolyn Szaflik ~ Chair, Membership Committee carolyns444@rcn.com Jennifer Kenedy ~ Chair, Nominating Committee

and Chair, Community Service jkenedy@lockelord.com

Members at Large Crystal Caison ccaison@lieggilaw.com Carole Giovacchini carolegio@sbcglobal.net Nichole Gilbert ngilbert@ala.org Mandy Lewis alewis1@chicagogsb.edu Colleen Murphy colleen.murphy@53.com Julie Zielke jrzielke@yahoo.com EMERITUS Pam Tyska