Welcome to Ely Couples League
FRIDAY’S
4:00- 6:30 on
MAY – AUGUST
Join the 2023 Season!
The Ely Golf Club Couples League plays on Friday nights at 4:00 pm. The League has been around for a number of years. The main goal is to enjoy a fun round of golf with your partner and enjoy the company of other couples. Traditionally we gather after golf for an optional light meal in the clubhouse. Due to COVID this has been altered a bit but returing in 2023. Couples golf is a fun league, composed of all skill level players and friendly competition.
The Ely Golf Club Couples League is comprised of couples who play each week against other couples. There is no commitment to play every week.
The format is a Scotchball. Play begins with a shotgun start. Each couple plays an alternative shot game to complete the score for a hole. Both players hit their drives and the preferred shot is selected. The person who did not hit the preferred drive hits the second shot with alternating shots until the putt is sunk.
Tee Time is 4:00 pm each Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Informal play usually begins in mid-May until early October. Couples must register in the club house by 3:45 p.m. for pairings. Pairings are determined based upon who shows up for the date-typically two couples per tee box. Handicaps are established after two or three weeks. Low net scores are used to determine the best scores of the week-but not the social aspect of the league is most important. Other recognition goes to longest putt on green number three, closest male shot to the pin on green number four, and closest female shot to the pin on green number seven, and birdies on any hole.
Even more important than the golf is the meal served each week by two or three of the couples who sign up to serve in advance. Meal fees are $10 per person. After the meal, we have a raffle for various items brought in by league members. During the social period, we also recognize birthdays, anniversaries, family events, and other fun information. Proceeds beyond costs have provided significant funding to the Golf Club.
Dues are $30 per couple.
We invite new couples to come and try playing with us. The clubhouse can put potential new members in touch with the league’s organizers.
If you have questions contact Kurt Soderberg – knwsoderberg@yahoo.com