SILGA SILGA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SILGA 2026 Leadership
Professional Golf Service Staff
SILGA Tournament Schedule
SILGA Policies, Procedure & Events
CGA, WSCGA & CALGA
SILGA Member Directory
2026 SILGA LEADERSHIP
BOARD OFFICERS
President Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Tournament Chair
Cinda Althoff
Diane Breunsbach
Tracy Thorne
Wendy Kroll
Sandra Doorley
SILGA COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Communications Co-Chairs
Lori Kyle
Tracy Thorne
Melodie Murphy
Sue Carpenter
Hospitality Co-Chairs
Nine Holers Co-Chairs
Membership Co-Chairs
Sunshine Co-Chairs
WSCGA + CGA Representative
CALGA Representatives
Karen DiLella
Kathy Bruce
Katherine Sankovich
Bev Lassiter
Diane Breunsbach
Kim Davis
Jeannie Daly
Bev Lassiter
Cathy Martin
Tori Langen
Melodie Murphy
PROFESSIONAL GOLF SERVICE STAFF
CART STAFF
Rick Bolen- Outside Service Supervisor
Jacob Beck – Cart attendant
Davis Blair – Cart attendant
Matt Flagg – Cart attendant
Will Marter – Cart attendant
Marchal Monckton – Cart attendant
Rod Oomens – Cart attendant
Joel Pabingiuot – Cart attendant
STARTERS AND MARSHALLS
Paul Emig – Ranger
Charlie LeDoyen – Ranger
Arthur Lowrie Applegate - Starter
Warren Peper – Starter
Walter Rogowski – Starter/Ranger
Andy Dumont – Starter/Ranger
David Holcomb - Starter/Ranger
Doug Johnson - Starter/Ranger
Randy Kammauf – Starter/Ranger
Rusty Neal – Starter
Max Stallings – Starter
BEVERAGE CART STAFF
Caity Hepplewhite
Karen Coomer
Shannon Livezey
Daelynn Rosser
Lizzie Thompson
Dee Nickelson
Emma Bryan
Jeanine Gantt
Emmet Rinehimer - Cart attendant
Daniel Sanito – Cart attendant
Chris Schmidtke – Cart attendant
Josh Tansey – Cart attendant
Jacon Troxell – Cart attendant
John Peake – Cart attendant
Cooper Younggreen – Cart attendant
Christian Ridge – Cart attendant
LOCKER ROOM ATTENDANT
Frank Chisholm
2026 SILGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
JUNE
Sat, June 27: MGA & SILGA R,W, + B Tournament
JULY
Wed, July 29: Head Cover Cup & Luncheon with Cart Barn
AUGUST
Sat, Aug 8: MGA & SILGA Supers Revenge
SEPTEMBER
Wed, Sep 23: SILGA Individual Match Play Kickoff
OCTOBER
Wed, Oct 14: Pink Links Tournament & Luncheon
Thur, Oct 15: SILGA Interclub with KIC, Gov Club @ SIC
Wed, Oct 28: SILGA Pumpkin Scramble & Luncheon
NOVEMBER
Wed, Nov 4: Ladies’ Member-Member Ringer
Thur, Nov 5:Ladies’ Member-Member Ringer & Luncheon
Tue, Nov 17: CALGA Outing
DECEMBER
Thur, Dec 3: SILGA Ace of the Year
Wed, Dec 9: SILGA Holiday Scramble
POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & EVENTS
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of SILGA is to provide competitive, social, educational, and philanthropic opportunities for our members. Moreover, SILGA was formed to encourage, support, and promote women ’ s golf and to always inspire good sportsmanship and congeniality among its golfers.
SILGA MEMBERSHIP
SILGA membership provides Seabrook Island Club (SIC) lady golfers opportunities to participate in our weekly competitive 18-hole golf events, and 9 and 18-hole casual golf events. In addition, SILGA members are eligible to play in CALGA and Interclub Tournaments as well as Special Events, Scrambles, and other Tournaments scheduled throughout the year. We are fortunate to have over 270 members, at various skill levels, who love and enjoy this great game.
All SIC lady Members are invited to join SILGA once they have a USGA handicap index. If you don’t have an index or GHIN number, please contact the Pro Shop and they will assist you It is easy to establish a handicap index, as you only need to play and post a total of 54 holes (any combination of 9 or 18hole rounds) into your GHIN account and a handicap index will be issued the very next day
SILGA membership dues are collected annually and are used to support SILGA events, pay out awards, and make appropriate donations The annual membership fee of $40.00 is billed by the Pro Shop to each member's SIC account at the beginning of each calendar year, or when you join SILGA. Since the fee is minimal, it is not pro-rated for members who join mid-year
To help SILGA members keep current on activities, each Friday SILGA sends an e-blast. This communication provides details on our weekly scheduled games, upcoming events, tournaments and results from prior events, as well as special announcements Members can also find out about and sign up for Ladies Golf Events on the SIC website or app.
HANDICAPS
SILGA members must maintain an active, current USGA handicap Index. The Pro Shop will post all USGA applicable tournament and SILGA event scores, but each golfer is responsible to post all other postable scores. Note you can not post scores from scrambles, alternate shot, practice (hitting multiple balls) or solo play (no witness) You must play at least 9 holes for a score to be postable for handicap purposes. When posting a score on the GHIN app or website, players have the option to post a 9-hole score, an 18-hole score, or 10-17- hole score. If playing 10-17 holes, the USGA requires you to post the hole by hole scores for the holes you played. You will leave the holes blank if you did not play them This type of posting allows the USGA to calculate the Score Differential for the holes you played and an expected Score Differential for those holes you did not play. Please note that the SIC Handicap committee reviews members’ postings and compares them with tee sheet reservations.
The handicap system reflects your potential and enables golfers of different abilities to play and compete on a fair basis, in any format, on any course, anywhere around the world Players with handicaps greater than 40 are welcome to play in SILGA events. However, individual handicaps will be capped at the maximum amount set forth below:
The maximum handicap allowed for Major Tournaments is 36. The handicap used will be the index/handicap method recommended by the handicap committee and utilized for all Major Tournaments held by the club. This will be detailed on the sign-up sheet.
The maximum handicap allowed for all other SILGA events is 40. In Non-Major SILGA events, the player’s current index will be used for calculation of their handicap
SILGA WEDNESDAY 18-HOLE GOLF
Each Wednesday, SILGA plans an 18-hole golf event for its members. The Ace of the Month event is generally held on the first Wednesday of each month. An alternative game or reserved tee times will also be offered for players who prefer not to compete in the Ace of the Month.
During the remainder of the month, a mix of individual and team challenge games are planned. After golf, players usually gather for lunch at the Club.
WEEKLY CHALLENGE GAMES
Weekly challenge games are designed to provide an equal mix of individual and team play Pairings are generally in threesomes or foursomes and may be based on like handicaps, random pairings, or ABCD team assignments
The SILGA monthly calendar and the weekly eBlast will provide specific details on the games planned. Generally, ladies may play from the tee of their choice unless otherwise communicated.
ACE OF THE MONTH
The Ace of the Month is an 18-hole individual low net stroke play event played from the Pelican Tees. Pairings are assigned in threesomes, to the extent possible, using like handicap groupings.
Because of the stringent like-handicap pairing requirements, sign-up closes at 5:00 PM on the Monday preceding Wednesday’s game Pairings by handicap will be distributed after 1:00 PM on Tuesday
Once pairings are sent, the Pro Shop will not be able to add players to the game. However, an alternative game or reserved tee times will be offered that day, and members are welcome to participate.
The Ace of the Month title is awarded to the player(s) with the lowest net score. In the event of a tie, all tied players will be recognized as Ace of the Month.
All monthly event winners are invited to compete in the Ace of the Year ShootOut Tournament in December. This year end event is designated as a Major Tournament, and the handicap used will be consistent with the index/handicap method recommended by the handicap committee and utilized for all Major Tournaments held by the club.
All SILGA members and SILGA friends are invited to attend the Ace of the Year Shoot-Out and join the celebration gathering following the crowning of the Ace of the Year.
GENERAL
INFORMATION FOR WEDNESDAY PLAY:
Each Tuesday the Pro Shop will email your pairings and Golf Genius login for Wednesday play. Generally, twice a month pairings will be “Like Handicap” and the other weeks “Random/ABCD” will be used. Golf Genius must be used on Wednesdays to record hole by hole scores which are automatically posted by the Pro Shop. A tournament entry fee of $7.50 is charged weekly for prize money and approximately one-third of the field is awarded Pro Shop credit.
If a team has only three players instead of four, a blind draw will be assigned to complete the team. This will be determined and communicated before the game. The Blind draw player will need to putt everything out in case their ball is used for another team’s score. Blind draws are eligible for payout, but only receive the highest team placement payout for that day.
The winning players’ purse summary is available on Golf Genius following league play. Each week, $1 will be collected in the pro shop from those who wish to participate in a Chip-in Pot. Whoever chips or putts in from off the green will split the pot. If no one chips in, the pot will roll over to the next week.
SILGA THURSDAY NINE HOLE GOLF
SILGA Nine Hole golf takes place on Thursday afternoons and is open to all SILGA members who want to play. The Pro Shop will schedule a variety of individual play and team games. The first Thursday of each month is a scramble with a short clinic before the first tee time (offered to all those on the tee sheet). Once a quarter, there will be a par 3 challenge. The SILGA monthly calendar and the weekly e-blast will provide specific information on games planned.
The Pro Shop will also make pairings based on “Like Handicaps” or random draw depending on the game Golf Genius is used to record hole by hole scores which will be automatically posted by the Pro Shop. Since there is no prize money awarded, only applicable golf fees are charged. A fun social gathering usually takes place after play at Bohicket Lounge.
SILGA FRIDAY TEE TIMES
The Pro shop blocks off 9 and 18 hole Friday tee times for SILGA member’s use. Golf genius must be used to record hole by hole scores during play which will be automatically posted by the Pro Shop
Friday play is a great opportunity to work on your golf game and mingle with other SILGA members in a relaxed, social environment.
SILGA WEEKLY EVENT REGISTRATION
Please sign up directly on the SIC website or mobile app under women ’ s golf events/ SILGA You must be a Silga member and have a current handicap to sign up online. If you are unable to sign up or are a new member, please contact the Pro shop.
Sign-Up Deadlines:
Wednesday 18 hole Golf:
Sign-up closes Tuesday at 1:00 PM for all games except “like handicap” events.
“Like handicap” games (such as Ace of the Month) close at 5:00 PM on Monday.
Sign-ups received after these deadlines will require approval from the SILGA Pro Liaison and the SILGA Tournament Chair representative. Every effort will be made to accommodate late sign-ups, provided they do not impact the field or assigned tee times once pairings have been sent.
Thursday 9 hole Golf:
Sign-up closes Wednesday at 1:00 PM for all games.
Friday 9 / 18 hole SILGA Morning and Afternoon tee times:
Sign-up closes Thursday at 4:00 pm
SILGA SPECIAL EVENT TOURNAMENTS
SILGA Special Events include the Souper Bowl, Solheim Cup, Cupid Classic, Pumpkin Scramble, Head Cover Cup, Pink Links, and the Holiday Scramble. Events may be added or adjusted annually by the SILGA Board in coordination with the Pro Shop. You can sign up for these fun events on the SIC website or mobile app, which will also include specific event details. A tournament fee of $15 is charged for prize money for these events.
SILGA MAJOR TOURNAMENTS
Major Tournaments are held during the year and include Ace of the Year Shoot Out, Four-Ball Match Play and Individual Match Play All Major Tournaments will be played from the Pelican Tees and use the designated handicap procedure recommended by the handicap committee for all Major tournaments. The entry fee for Match Play is $15 and the entry fee for Ace of the Month is $7.50. You can sign up for these tournaments on the SIC website or mobile app, which will also include specific tournament details. No entry fee is charged for players that qualify and are invited to play in the Ace of the Year Shoot Out.
SILGA GUEST POLICY
A Non-SILGA SIC member or overnight guest of a SILGA member can sign up to play a maximum of two times annually from the list of events below, as long as they have a USGA Handicap Index. SIC members are responsible for applicable guest entry fees and golf fees.
SILGA WEDNESDAY LEAGUE PLAY
Weekly Challenge Games: $10 Guest Entry Fee for prizes plus applicable golf fees based upon membership level. Guests can not play in the Ace of the Month competition game but can participate in the alternative game if offered that day.
SILGA THURSDAY NINE HOLE PLAY, FRIDAY 9/18 SILGA
TEE TIMES
No Guest Entry fee since there are no game entry fees or prizes. Applicable guest fees will be applied.
LIMITED SPECIAL EVENT TOURNAMENTS
Guest participation is allowed on certain special events with joint approval from the SILGA pro liaison and the SILGA tournament chair representative or President. Participation will be determined on a case by case situation taking in to account level of SILGA members subscribed. If an event is oversubscribed with a waiting list, no guests will be allowed A decision will not be made until after the closing of sign-ups to ensure all SILGA members have an opportunity to play if so desired. There will be an $18 Guest Entry Fee for prizes plus applicable guest golf fees based upon membership level.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
If play is cancelled or shortened by the Pro Shop due to inclement weather, winners will be determined based on 9-hole results only if all players completed the same 9 holes If no winner can be determined, the entry fee will be refunded.
ETIQUETTE AND GOLFER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Below is a brief summary of SIC guidelines and golfer responsibilities related to the SIC’s dress code and pace of play initiative. Please refer to the Golf Etiquette section in the SIC App or SIC Website for additional content as well as helpful instructional videos.
DRESS CODE:
Golf shirts (sleeveless shirts must have a collar / mock collar)
Dresses
Skirts/skorts, slacks, and golf shorts
Loose-fitting athletic warm-up/wind pants
Soft spike golf shoes, golf sandals, or flat-soled tennis/golf shoes are required
PACE OF PLAY:
Play within 4 hours
Keep up with the group ahead of you
Be helpful to others – help watch or find their ball and offer to fill divots or rake if needed
Play ready golf when feasible and be prepared to hit when it is your turn – walk to your ball, take a couple of clubs, range finder, and plan your shot while your cart mate hits their ball
Keep your pre-shot routine short – one practice swing
From club selection to execution should be under 20 seconds
OTHER ADDITIONAL LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATIONS
If you enjoy competition and/or the opportunity to meet and play with other golfers with similar handicaps, there are additional opportunities to do so through local and statewide ladies golf associations Seabrook Island Club is a member of the Women’s South Carolina Golf Association (WSCGA), Carolinas Golf Association (CGA), and Charleston Area Ladies Golf Association (CALGA). Refer to the information below for a brief recap of each organization, general participation requirements, contacts and links to schedules, and information on how to sign up.
Charleston Area Ladies Golf Association (CALGA)
The Charleston Area Ladies Golf Association (CALGA) was formed in 1974 to promote the game of golf and foster fellowship. Events are scheduled at member clubs in the Charleston area and are generally scheduled on the third Monday or Tuesday of each month.
SILGA membership is required to participate, and an active USGA Handicap Index of no higher than 40.4. For additional information and for a schedule of events calendar, refer to charlestonlga.org or contact our CALGA representatives, Tori Langen at torilangen@gmail.com or Melodie Murphy scmurph55@gmail.com
Women’s South Carolina Golf Association (WSCGA)
The Women’s South Carolina Golf Association (WSCGA) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1949 and its membership is made up of South Carolina golf clubs throughout the state. For WSCGA Two Day Championship tournaments, participation is restricted to South Carolina residents (verified by SC driver’s licenses).
To participate in Championships, entrants must have an active 18-Hole GHIN Index no higher than 36.0, that is issued by a licensed club that utilizes the WSCGA GHIN Handicap Program. Provided the field is not full, players outside the specified limits may be accepted at the discretion of the WSCGA. For One Day tournaments, SC residency is not required The Handicap-Index Limit is 40 4 If your index is higher, you are still eligible to play; however, you will only receive 40.4. For additional information and for a schedule of events, refer to https://wscga.org/tournaments.html or contact Cathy Martin our WSCGA representative.
Carolina’s Golf Association (CGA)
The Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) is a not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1909. Its mission is to promote and protect the game of golf in the Carolinas by providing competitions, education, support, and benefits to clubs and golfers. You must maintain a residence in North or South Carolina and have a current USGA Handicap Index at a CGA member club to participate in events. For additional information and for a schedule of events, refer to cga.golfgenius.com or contact Cathy Martin, our CGA representative at cathy.martin2848@gmail.com.
ANNUAL AWARDS
Annual awards are announced at our December Annual Meeting and Luncheon following the Holiday Scramble. All awards are tracked by our Pro Shop in Golf Genius. Wednesday play has its own award criteria and is tracked separately from awards determined for the nine holers.
SILGA WEDNESDAY 18-HOLE GOLF
SILGA awards prizes annually in four categories:
Birdies (Gross)
Ringers
Most Improved Golfer Spirit Award
SILGA THURSDAY NINE HOLERS
SILGA awards prizes annually in three categories:
Birdies (Gross)
Most Improved Golfer Spirit Award
ANNUAL CHIP IN Champion – Open to All SILGA Players who enter any weekly CHIP -IN games.
Chip in Champion – The CHIP-IN Champion is awarded to the player who records the most chip-ins during the year. Only chipins made during official chip-in contests throughout the year are counted. The champion’s name will be engraved on a plaque displayed in the women ’ s locker room.
ANNUAL AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS
Ringers – Ringers are tracked in Golf Genius and each player’s best gross score on each hole for each course during SILGA weekly events is recorded. Gross Ringer awards are given for each course and represent the players with the lowest gross score for all rounds played. Net Ringer awards are given for each course by using the Gross Ringer score and subtracting the player's handicap at the time the Ringers are calculated. To be eligible for Ringer awards, a player must have recorded five rounds per course. Birdie Awards - Birdie awards are given to players with the highest number of gross birdies made during SILGA weekly events. Most Improved Player Award - The Most Improved Player award is determined by comparing the handicap index at the start of the period and the end of the year. The largest drop in handicap index will win the award. To be eligible for the most improved golfer award, a player must have recorded at least 10 rounds. Spirt Award - The Spirit Award is given to the player playing the most times in SILGA weekly events during the year.
SEABROOK ISLAND LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION HIGHLIGHTS
BACK TO BACK... Island Cup Winners!
The Island Cup is a tournament between Seabrook Island Club, Governor’s Club and Kiawah Island Club, all vying for the coveted "Island Cup Trophy". The 12 lowest handicap players from each club participated in this event
And the winner this year was . . . Seabrook Island Club!
2026 SILGA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
2026 SILGA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
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