2026 Fall Member-Member Matchplay Championship November 5 ~ 7, 2026
Table of Contents
Welcome note from the Director of Golf
Page 1
Golf Staff & Contact Information
Page 2
Schedule of Events
Page 3
Tournament Format
Page 4-6
Rules of Play
Page 7-8
2025 Champions & Flight Winners
Page 9
2026 Flights – Ladies’ Flights
Page 10
2026 Flights – Men’s Flights
Page 11-13
Welcome to the 2026 Fall Member-Member Matchplay
On behalf of the Berkeley Hall Professional Staff, I would like to welcome all of our participants to the 2026 Fall Member-Member Matchplay Championship. We are pleased that you have joined us for the second annual playing of this event, and we are excited to have an even larger field than last year to enjoy three days of golf, competition and friendship. Berkeley Hall is a very special place, with a special group of members, and this event is one of the highlights of the year as we celebrate our membership and all they love about golf and competition! Please refer to the contents of this booklet for information on all aspects of the tournament. You can also visit the event portal for information on starting times and pairings. If there is anything we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to ask myself or another member of the Professional Staff. On behalf of the entire Berkeley Hall Team, we thank you for your participation and wish you the best of luck. Sincerely,
Kieran Staunton Director of Golf
Golf Staff Kieran Staunton
Director of Golf
Stephanie George
Head Golf Professional
Graham Thatcher
Sr. Assistant Golf Professional
Jaden Thiemann
Assistant Golf Professional
Will Ennis
Assistant Golf Professional
Kyle Turner
Assistant Golf Professional
Kelsey Hughes
Golf Shop Merchandiser
John Foster
Golf Shop Attendant
Garrett Cleland
Locker Room Attendant
Club Phone Numbers Golf Shop
843-815-8444
Spa & Fitness
843-815-8985
Dinner Reservations
843-815-8952
Concierge Services
843-815-8952
Locker Room
843-815-8449
Gatehouse Services
843-815-8451
Schedule of Events Thursday, November 5 •
Match #1 ~ Tee Times from 1:00pm ~ North & South Course #1 & #10
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Players Welcome Reception ~ 5:30pm-7:30pm ~ Clubhouse Verandah ➢ Dinner & Live Music ~ from 5:30pm ➢ Member Charge Bar ➢ Hit the Boat Challenge ~ 6:00pm-7:30pm
Friday, November 6 •
Light Breakfast from 8:30am-10:15am ~ Warm Up Range
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Match #2 ~ Tee Times 9:00am ~ North & South Course #1 & #10
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Light Snack between rounds ~ Clubhouse Verandah & South Halfway House
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Match #3 ~ Tee Times 12:00pm ~ North & South Course #1 & #10
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Dinner & Dancing ~ 6:00pm-Late ~ Clubhouse Verandah ➢ Appetizers & Member Charge Bar ~ from 6:00pm ➢ Dinner ~ 6:45pm ➢ Live Music
Saturday, November 7 •
Light Breakfast from 8:00am-10:00am ~ Warm Up Range
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Match #4 ~ Tee Times 8:30am ~ North & South Course #1 & #10
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Light Lunch between rounds ~ Clubhouse Verandah & South Halfway House
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Match #5 ~ Tee Times 11:15am ~ North & South Course #1 & #10
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Scoreboard ‘Watch’ party/Cookout reception ~ 2:00pm-3:30pm ➢ Member Charge Bar ➢ Cookout Reception ~ Scoreboard side of the Verandah
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Championship Shootout ~ 3:30pm ~ North Course
Tournament Format Flighted match play event. Flights will be comprised of 6 teams based on total team handicap-index, with each team playing one 9-hole match against each other team in their flight. Matches will be better ball of partner net. 1 point per hole won, ½ point for a tied hole. All holes will be played out. Holes that are not played will be considered a tie. The winners of each flight will advance to the Championship Shootout. Prizes will be awarded in each flight Closest to the Hole Prizes on all Par 3’s each day In the event of a two-way tie for flight winners, the first tie breaker will be the individual match between the two teams. If that match was a tie, there will be a chip off to determine the flight winner. If more than two teams are tied for the flight winner position, and one team did not beat all the other teams that are tied, all teams that are tied will take part in the chip off to determine the flight winner. Match Play Rules Rulings & Disputes – Any ruling requests must be made before teeing off on the next hole (or before leaving the putting green on the last hole). During play, teams may agree on a rule or decision, even if they later prove to be incorrect. Representation of a Side – A team may be represented by a single player for all or part of a match. Absent players may join at the start of a hole, but not during a hole. Concession of a Stroke – Concession of a stroke, or hole, may not be declined or withdrawn. Concessions should be made clearly. Players should confirm any concessions if they are unsure. Order of Play – The ball farthest from the hole must be played first. Exception: Within a team, balls may be played in any order that the team decides. The team on top of the scorecard has the honor on the first hole. The tee order is changed only open winning a hole. Pace of Play For the enjoyment of all players, the following pace of play will be enforced; • • • • • •
Expected pace of play per nine holes is 2hrs A pace of between 2hr & 2hr15min is acceptable Groups that finish in 2hr20min or more will be assessed a 1-point penalty Groups that finish in 2hr30min or more will be assessed a 2-point penalty If your group finishes within 10min of the group in front, no penalty will be assessed. If your group arrives at the final hole teeing ground before the group in front has left the green, no penalty will be assessed.
Championship Shootout Format The Shootouts will be played as Alternate Shot. The team handicap will be 50% of the combined handicap. Strokes will be taken as they fall on the 18-hole scorecard. The Ladies’ Championship Shootout will take place on Holes #9, #10 & #18 of the North Course. All four flight winners will play Hole #9 with one team being dropped (highest score). A Chip off will break ties. The three remaining teams will play Hole #10 with a further team being dropped (highest score). A Chip off will break ties. The final two teams will play Hole #18 to determine the Champions. The Men’s Flights will be split into two groups for the Championship Shootout. Group #1 will be Flights 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11. Group #1 will play Hole #8 and three teams will be dropped (highest scores). A Chip off will break ties. The three remaining teams will then play Hole #9 and two team will be dropped (highest scores). A Chip off will break ties. Group #2 will be Flights 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Group #2 will play Hole #16 and two teams being dropped (highest scores). A Chip off will break ties. The three remaining teams will play Hole #17 and two teams will be dropped (highest scores). A Chip off will break ties. The winners of each group will proceed to play Hole #18 to determine the Champions. In the event of a tie for the Championship Shootout on Hole #18, the hole will be played one further time. If still tied, a closest to the hole will take place. Both players in each team will hit one shot, and the closest shot will determine the Champions. We encourage all players to be present for the Shootouts Tournament Tees Men will play from the White tees, or for those satisfying the Rule of 75, the Fazio or Green tee option is available. For those satisfying the Rule of 100, the Berkeley Hall tee option is available. Players may choose to move back to the Member, Blue or Black tees. Ladies will play from the Burgundy tees, or for those satisfying the Rule of 85, the Silver tee option is available. Players may choose to move back to the Berkeley Hall, Green or Fazio tees. Players should notify the golf shop staff before the end of day on Sunday November 1 if they would like to play a different tee than the one listed for them. Players must play the same tee for all tournament rounds. Scorecards Scorecards for each match will be provided prior to teeing off. The scorecards will be marked with the individual handicaps as they have been previously certified by the Pro Staff. All scorecards must be checked and turned in at the scoreboard immediately following your match. We will not be using Golf Genius scoring. Both teams should confirm the match score on the scorecard before it is handed in to the scoring area. We will be posting scores for each match as a nine-hole score. Incomplete scorecards will be entered as the lowest gross score that would not impact the score of the match.
Handicaps The Handicap Index for each player, as of the closing date (October 22nd), will be in use. All players will play at 90% handicap with a maximum of 30 strokes for Men and 36 for Women. Strokes for each match will be taken off the lowest handicap in the group. ½ strokes will be used if applicable. Handicap Index differential between partners must not exceed 10.0 strokes (if higher than 10.0, the higher-handicapped player will be adjusted).
Starting Times For each match, we will indicate your respective starting hole and time. It becomes necessary for us to ask you to be considerate of all the participants and to arrive on time at the start of each round. Groups that are late to the tee will be assessed a penalty of loss of the first hole. Tournament Prizes Tournament Prizes will be awarded for the following: Men’s Division Flight Winners Flight Runner Up Most Points ~ Matches #1-#3 (combined points within flight) Most Points ~ Matches #4-#5 (combined points within flight) Ladies’ Division Flight Winners Flight Runner Up Most Points ~ Matches #1-#3 (combined points within flight) Most Points ~ Matches #4-#5 (combined points within flight) * Prizes subject to change based on the number of participants * Trophies will be awarded to the Men’s & Ladies’ Shootout Champions
Rules of Play USGA Rules shall govern all play, and the following Local Rules shall apply: • Holes #10 & 14 (South) Waste Areas: Sandy areas to the right of #10 and #14 are not a penalty area and are to be played as the general area. • On hole #4 (North) the margin of the red penalty area will be defined by the edge of the cart path nearest to the penalty area. In addition to the option prescribed in rule 17.1, ball drops have been provided as an option if the player chooses. Please use the drop area that would be the closest to the spot the ball last crossed the margin of the penalty area no nearer the hole. • On Hole #15 (North) In addition to the options prescribed in Rule 16.1 for relief from the cart path that runs through the fairway, drop zones have been provided as an additional option. Players must use the drop zone that is closest to where their ball lays and not nearer to the hole. • Immovable Obstructions: In addition to rule 16.1, if a ball lies off the putting green but not in a penalty area and an immovable obstruction on or within two club lengths of the putting green and within two club lengths of the ball intervenes on the line of play between the ball and the hole, the player may take relief as follows: The ball must be lifted and dropped at the nearest point to where the ball lay that (a) Is not nearer the hole, (b) avoids intervention and (c) is not in a penalty area or on a putting green. The ball may be cleaned when lifted. • Newly sodded & sanded areas: Relief must be taken from all newly sodded or sanded areas. Please proceed under rule 16.1. • Staked Trees: Protection of young trees is identified by stakes and rope. If such a tree interferes with a player’s stance or the area of his intended swing, the ball must be lifted, without penalty and dropped in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Rule 16.1a (Immovable Obstruction) • Out Of Bounds: Defined by white stakes / posts. • Yellow Penalty Area: Defined by yellow stakes / lines. • Red Penalty Area: Defined by red stakes / lines. Doubt as to Procedure In stroke play, if a competitor is doubtful of his rights or the correct procedure during the play of a hole, he may, without penalty, complete the hole with two balls. Rule 20.1c. Any questions concerning the interpretation of USGA Rules or Local Rules should be directed to the Rules Committee
Pace of Play • Expected pace of play per nine holes is 2hrs • A pace of between 2hr & 2hr15min is acceptable • Groups that finish in 2hr20min or more will be assessed a 1-point penalty • Groups that finish in 2hr30min or more will be assessed a 2-point penalty • If your group finishes within 10min of the group in front, no penalty will be assessed. • If your group arrives at the final hole teeing ground before the group in front has left the green, no penalty will be assessed.
Rules of Play Foul Weather Rules: A)
Total Rainout See you next year…..
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Partial Rainout If inclement weather causes a match to stop play, all further holes will be considered a tie, if the remaining holes cannot be played following the delay. The Professional Staff will determine if matches will return to the course to be completed or if we will move on to the next round. Any matches that are not played due to inclement weather will be considered a tie. If the Championship Shootout cannot be completed due to inclement weather, all flight winners will compete in a chip off to determine the Champions. If any of the flights do not have six teams, each round one pair will play against par, with a marker. If a team drops out during the event, the teams that they had not played will play against par during those rounds. Matches already completed will stand as scored.
Rules Committee: Kieran Staunton, Steph George, Graham Thatcher, Jaden Thiemann, Will Ennis, Kyle Turner
2025 Champions & Flight Winners 2025 Ladies’ Division Champions Sue Mentis & Barbara Gill 2025 Men’s Division Champions John Habyan & Mike Gerber
2025 Flight Winners Ladies’ Flight #1 Cynthia Oler & Jill Appel
Ladies’ Flight #2 Sue Mentis & Barbara Gill
Ladies’ Flight #3 Jan DiBattista & Ellen Schraeder
Men’s Flight #1 Jack Ginsburg & Nick LaRocco
Men’s Flight #2 Duke Delcher & Peter Cahi
Men’s Flight #3 John Habyan & Mike Gerber
Men’s Flight #4 Jeff Easton & Mark Pringle
Men’s Flight #5 Chris Yale & Pat Annessa
Men’s Flight #6 Steve Godin & Peter Castello
Men’s Flight #7 Paul Mooney & Mike Pence
Men’s Flight #8 Bob Knighton & Gary Clay
Men’s Flight #9 Jim Garanich & Chuck Harris
Men’s Flight #10 Willie Wang & John Vann
Men’s Flight #11 Mark Smetana & Bruce Burnham
2026 Member-Member Matchplay Flights Ladies’ Flights Flight #1 Kim Alessi & Susan Maraghy Mary Ann Easton & Tara Curley Carol Dulude & Sharon Jones Cynthia Oler & Susie Sutton Linda Fox & Marguerite Deutsch Heather Goldberg & Lydia Vaughan Flight #2 Tracey Godin & Abby Henke Linda Gettings & Lise Shanahan Terri Forde & Terri Savoury Elaine Spear & Lucia Simon Cindy Guiscardo & Lana Keller Lisa Cohen & Chris Hunter Flight #3 Sue Mentis & Barbara Gill Betsi Lynch & Irene Miller Mary Wells & Lisa Bongiovi Tracey MacGown & Donna Hamrick Christy Cooney & Heather Lyon Ellen Schraeder & Jan DiBattista Flight #4 Loran Streit & Connie Denney Nancy Elliot & Bernadette Herman Susan Clay & Janina Pinon Michelle Jones & Gwen Gold Jill Rotta & Beckie Hawley Margy Roy & Marianne Gregory Click here to view the pairings, tee times and hole assignments
2026 Member-Member Matchplay Flights Men’s Flights Flight #1 Ryan Gelrod & Kevin Kelly Dick Drews & George McGuire Tim McManus & Steven Tarulli Jack Ginsburg & Ed Patchett Don DeMarinis & Greg Harbour Marc Mentis & Wes Goldberg Flight #2 Bob Engler & Tom Alessi Duke Delcher & Peter Cahi Tom Kelly & Tim Kelly Jeffrey Starr & Russ Hampleman Marc Dulude & Jeff Grime Michael Thomas & Pratt Reed Flight #3 Bob White & Thom Handabaka Michael Gettings & Michael Oler Randy Smith & Ian Harrison Duke Lohr & Michael Koons Chris Forester & Danny Lawrence Wayne Guyer & Don Ryder Flight #4 David Jewell & Richard Rothbard Tony Mielke & Russ Nahirny Jeff Easton & Mark Pringle Steven Roy & Warren Daily Mike Pence & Mike Gerber Paul Mooney & Kevin Whelly Click here to view the pairings, tee times and hole assignments
2026 Member-Member Matchplay Flights Men’s Flights Flight #5 Pat Annessa & Bernie Clement Greg Streit & Terry Merrifield JR Rotta & Tyler Gold Jim Ott & Gregor Robertson Barry Shelley & Mark Sandler David Elliot & Steve Godin Flight #6 Rich Forde & Duke Reeds Glenn Baker & Peter Castello Roger Wells & Brian Ghesquiere Ron Kero & Chris DeSalvo Mark Smetana & Craig Ratner John Kourakos & Brian Austin Flight #7 Michael Denney & Craig Stabler Craig Herman & Tom Beaumonte Steve Lemos & Ken Schmalz Jim Spear & Jim McCarthy Tim Bridges & Jeff Lampe David Shazade & Eric Niebling Flight #8 Sloan Thompson & Bill Nimmer Paul Scott & Ken Moss Chuck Harris & Jim Garanich Gary Clay & Alex Guiscardo Jeff Schmitz & Paul Loomis Bob Knighton & Danny Welsh Click here to view the pairings, tee times and hole assignments
2026 Member-Member Matchplay Flights Men’s Flights Flight #9 Michael Boccieri & Chris English Scott Deutsch & Bill Shanahan Brad Willoughby & Mike Donahue Brian Cooney & Bill Lyon Jeff Baron & Ron Riemann Stephen Sweeney & Robert Elliott Flight #10 Tony Catelli & Sam Stever Kean Westcott & Mike Slovak Rick Laporte & Ken Buck Bill Corcoran & Tony Pease Ron Kuenkler & David Pierson Steve Ramsby & Don McGeorge Flight #11 Steve Lapidus & Willie Wang Jim Schorgl & Michael Hajost Ralph Hunter & Bill Brosnan Mike Edwards & Grant Moult Tony Meleragno & Thom Tarquinio David Campbell & Holger Opderbeck Click here to view the pairings, tee times and hole assignments
** All Flights & Pairings are subject to change **
We look forward to seeing you for the 2026 Member-Member Matchplay Championship!