Events and Leagues

The LochNess Golf Association has prepared a series of Competitive, Tournament and Social Events for the 2010 Golf Season. Below is the list of 2010 LNGA sanctioned golf and social events. Member volunteers will be called upon to assist the Board in the operation and planning of these events. To register for an event please contact the Golf Shop today.

LNGA Competitive Golf Events
LNGA Competitive League Events
LNGA Tournament Series
LNGA Social Series

LNGA Competitive Golf Events

2009 Men's Team: Stephen Billyard, Sandy Billyard, Dave Toulouse, Brian Eden, Kerry Short, Stew McEachern, Dereck Divok & John Craig

Niagara & Solheim Cup Qualifiers
Try out for the 2010 Niagara Cup & Solheim Cup Teams. Represent LochNess Links against all other local area clubs in the premier interclub tour in Niagara. The top 4 members with the lowest two day scores will qualify. Entry fees cover team uniforms.
 
DATE: FIRST AND SECOND WEEKS OF MAY
FORMAT:  LOW GROSS SCORE, QUALIFIER
COST: $20.00 / PERSON

2009 Champions: Darlene Harpwood & Merle Szabo

Ladies Member Guest Gala
They say that diamonds are a girls best friend. So join us for this Red Carpet Event. Registration includes a bag of swag, lunch, dinner and fabulous prizes. Bring your guest, your star style & take home the trophy.
 
DATE: SATURDAY JULY 17TH, 2010
FORMAT:  BETTER BALL OF PARTNERS
COST: $200.00 / 2 LADY TEAM

2009 Champions: Bruce Herbeson & Phil Herbeson

Men's Member Guest
Do you have the physical and mental strength to compete in is this 36 Hole Double Shotgun? A true test of endurance and skill. Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, cocktail dinner reception and the chance to claim all the glory in this prestigious event. 
 
DATE: SATURDAY JULY 24TH, 2010
FORMAT:  BETTER BALL OF PARTNERS
COST: $225.00 / 2 MAN TEAM

2009 Club Champions:
Men: Stephen Billyard
Women:  Sandra Billyard

The Open Championship
Rivalries meet as competitors are divided by flight. It is the biggest showdown in competitive golf at LochNess Links. So come and take down last years Champions and compete against the best of the best to be declared the 2010 Club Champion.  
 
DATE: SATURDAY JULY 31ST TO 
MONDAY AUGUST 2ND 2010
FORMAT:  LOW GROSS SCORE / FLIGHTS
COST: $15.00 / PERSON

LNGA Competitive League Events


Ladies Wine and Cheese
Come and celebrate the beginning of the golf season and sample fine wines from around the world. The evening is filled with laughter and stories from years past and information about the year ahead as well as an information and planning session for the ladies league
 
DATE: TUESDAY APRIL 27TH, 2010
COST: $20.00 / PERSON

2009 League Champion:
Sandra Billyard

Ladies League
The Ladies weekly league plays every Tuesday afternoon either 18 or 9 holes. The league invites golfers of all abilities, hosting a different fun format every week, and weekly proximity prizes. Gathering in Swing concludes each evening.
 
DATE: WEEKLY FROM TUESDAY MAY 4TH TO
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2010
FORMAT:  CHANGES WEEKLY
COST: $125.00 / PERSON (FEE COVERS YEAR)

Men's League Draft
This evening sets the tone for the entire year, teams are drafted, rivalries are formed and friends are made. Meet your team for the 2010 Men's League, choose a name and get ready to compete. 
 
DATE: THURSDAY APRIL 29TH, 2010

2009 League Champions:
DD & The Wee Man

Men's League
The Men's League plays every Thursday Afternoon either 9 or 18 holes. Celebrate camaraderie and competition together in the 2010 Men's League. Compete for the best overall team and individual score as well as weekly prizes, 50/50 draws and skins games. 
 
DATE: WEEKLY FROM THURSDAY MAY 6TH TO
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2010
FORMAT:  QUOTA POINTS
COST: $150.00 / PERSON (FEE COVERS YEAR)

LNGA Tournament Series

2010 *NEW EVENT*
 

Mixed Member Opener
Four Person Teams, total team combined handicap must exceed 50. Team may be composed of any combination of male and female golfers. Teams will compete in a scramble format for prizes, concluding lunch at Swing Restaurant
 
DATE: SUNDAY MAY 16TH, 2010 
FORMAT:  KILLER SCRAMBLE
COST: $45.00 / PERSON

2009 Champions:
Joanne Brain, Jean Dunn
Barb Labignan,
Linda Wehrli

Ladies Breakfast at Tiffany's
Each Four Lady Team receives a pink ball on the first tee. The pink ball must alternate between players each hole. The score of the player with the pink ball is added to the next best score on the hole to create your team score. Open your little blue box and let the games begin, breakfast brunch to follow in Swing.
 
DATE: SUNDAY JUNE 13TH, 2010 
FORMAT:  PINK LADY TWO BALL
COST: $45.00 / PERSON

2009 Champions:
John Craig, John Giroux,
Yvon Houde,
Ryan Valleriani

Men's FOUR-MAN Tournament:
Gentlemen, It can get cold out there! Four Man Member Teams will compete in a 1,2,3 Net Format. A maximum of two Blue Balls can be purchased at check-in and used as ‘mulligans' at any point during the round—Prize Table & Lunch included. Mulligan proceeds go to a cash purse for the winning team.
 
DATE: SUNDAY JUNE 20TH, 2010 
FORMAT:  1,2,3 NET
COST: $45.00 / PERSON

2009 Champions:
Sandra Billyard &
Karen Ruesen

Ladies Chardonnay Classic:
Member Ladies compete in teams of two in a 1,2,1,2 Net Format and enjoy a bottle of wine as they play. Swing lunch and wine tasting with sensory evaluation to follow. 
 
DATE: SUNDAY AUGUST 15TH, 2010 
FORMAT:  1,2,1,2 NET
COST: $50.00 / PERSON

2009 Champions:
Robert Bond &
Eric Peterson

Men's UFC Tournament
Member Men compete in teams of two in this 666 Format for the first LochNess Links Ultimate Food Challenge. The top 50% of the field will enjoy a feast of Ribs, Beef, Chicken and Sides, the bottom 50% get Hot Dogs and French Fries. Prize presentation to follow.
 
DATE: SUNDAY AUGUST 22ND, 2010 
FORMAT:  666 (BESTBALL, SCRAMBLE, ALTERNATE)
COST: $50.00

2010 *NEW EVENT

The Big Break—Welland:  Skills Competition 
Let your skills shine in this unprecedented golf challenge. Take part in our long drive, closest to the pin, putting, bunker and trick-shot contests and strut your stuff in our series of golf skills challenges in Big Break Style.
 
DATE: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2010 
COST: $15.00

2010 *NEW EVENT*

Angels & Demons Golf Event
Something is not right with the Golf Course on Halloween… Scary things have happened… it seems as though the Superintendent is possessed by some kind of Demon. Mixed Two Person Teams, scramble format. Creepy Cocktails, Lunch and Prizes to follow.
 
DATE: SUNDAY OCTOBER 31ST, 2010
FORMAT:  TWO PERSON SCRAMBLE
COST: $40.00

 *BACK BY
POPULAR DEMAND*

Mixed Texas Snowbird Charity Classic
Last chance to compete for a great cause. Texas Snowbird raises money for a different charity every year.. Hot Chocolate with Baileys, Clam Chowder and a warm LochNess Touque are included in the event to help you brave the cold. 
 
DATE: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 14TH, 2010
FORMAT:  TEXAS SCRAMBLE
COST: $35.00

LNGA Social Series

Spring Swing
Swing into the 2010 golf season with an evening of celebration, dining and live entertainment. Come and enjoy the company of old friends and welcome new ones. 
 
DATE: SATURDAY APRIL 17TH, 2010
Halloween Costume Party 
Join us at the Third Annual Costume party, with creepy cocktails, live entertainment and best costume awards it is sure to be a howling good time.
 
DATE: SATURDAY OCTOBER 30TH, 2010
Charity Elimination Draw
Support one of our local charities during the Holiday Season and see what lady luck has in store for you. After an evening of great food and fun you could be the one to take home the jackpot.
 
DATE: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20TH, 2010
Ho Ho No Dues Christmas Party
Ho Ho Hold the Dues Payments. In the Spirit of giving, every year LochNess Links gives away a FREE Membership and other fabulous prizes. This year it could be you. Remember you must be present to win.
 
DATE: SUNDAY DECEMBER 19TH, 2010
New Years Eve Celebration
An evening of dinner, dancing and Niagara's largest balloon drop awaits you. Come to celebrate another year over and a new one just begun. Ring in the New Year at Swing Restaurant.
 
DATE: FRIDAY DECEMBER 31ST, 2010

Wine Club
Come and explore 3 different grapes in Swing Restaurant. Take an adventure into the wonderful world of wine and let your senses guide you.
DATE: MONDAY APRIL 5TH, 2010 
MONDAY JULY 5TH, 2010 
MONDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2010 
COST: $40.00 / EVENT