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From beginners to seasoned players, our women’s program offers lessons and clinics in a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a full calendar of tournaments designed to inspire friendly competition and foster camaraderie.

Commonwealth National Women’s Association Update

CNWA Competition News

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Women’s Accomplishments

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Birdie & Ringer Contests

• The CNWA Birdie and Ringer contests will open as of April 1 and end October 31. The ringer/birdie book will be available in the locker room as of April 1 and you can enter ringers and birdies in the book during the course of the season.
• As a refresher of how ringer scores work: Your 18 hole ringer score is the total of your season best on each hole. You can fill in every hole based on the first round you play and any time you improve, update the score for that hole. If you improve on that hole again, update it again. You can also just fill in the scores that you consider to be good scores on each hole and leave the rest blank until you have what you consider a good score on that hole. To compete for prizes, you must have a score recorded by October 31 for each hole.  Prizes will be awarded for overall lowest gross ringer score and overall net ringer score as well as a gross and net winner for each flight.
• For the birdie contest, record all birdies on the birdie sheet.  Each time you birdie a hole, put down the number of the hole (even if you’ve birdied that hole previously in the season).  Prizes will be awarded for most overall birdies, most overall holes birdied as well as most birdies and most holes birdied in each flight. Because we’re doing overall prizes as well as prizes in flights, these are contests in which everyone has a chance to excel regardless of your skill level or handicap.

Commonwealth National Women’s Association (CNWA) Board

• Chair - Karli Schilling, [email protected]
• Co-Chair - Christina Tancredi, [email protected]
• Secretary - Debbe Evans, [email protected]
• Treasurer - Holly Wexler,  [email protected]
• Handicap Chair - Karen Siegel
• Golf Team Captains - Linda Kennedy and Karen Schilling
• Birdie/Ringer Book Chair - Maureen Frederick

Handicap Committee

The Commonwealth National Golf Club Handicap Committee is dedicated to ensuring fair and competitive play in accordance with USGA guidelines for handicap administration. Using Cap Patrol, we actively monitor members' daily play and tournament performance to maintain the integrity of the game. Based on this data, handicap adjustments may be applied to competitors in CNGC tournaments to reflect demonstrated ability and promote equitable competition. Our goal is to uphold the spirit of the game by providing a fair and transparent system for all members.
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Feats of Golf

• Jeff Donohue - April 15, aced the 148 yard 12th hole with his 6 iron playing with John Cweiber, Jim Spaulding and Brian Wendling
• John Carroll - March 25, aced the 82 yard 8th hole using his 56 degree wedge playing with Naish Berran, David Laurinaitis and Bill Shulby
• Michael Miller - February 8, aced the 153 yard 16th hole

• Eagles
• Great Golf
   

Player of the Year Standings

• 2025 Player of the Year

Men’s Gross  
    T1st:     Dave Connolly, Jonathan Muller, Tom Schrandt,  Erik Shaw - 85 points
    T5th:    Tom Donnelly, Cesar Martinez - 80 points
    T7th:    Tom Barklage, Shawn Gallagher, Jeffrey Johnson, Andrew Seabrook - 75 points
Men’s Net  
    1st:    Brian Wendling - 110 points
    T2nd:    David DelBeccaro, Shawn Gallagher, Mark Gerdelmann, Dan Klein, Steven Krawulski, Joshua Levy, Michael Tran - 95 points
    9th:     Michael Moyer - 85 points
    T10th: John Cweiber, Steven Gozur, Patrick McHenry, Trevor Paskman, Richard Rudnet, Jim Sessa, Jim Spaulding, Ian Widensky - 70 points          
Women’s Gross    
    1st:    Linda Kennedy - 135 points
    2nd:     Jackie Wright - 120 points
    3rd:    Kerry LaPatta - 115 points
    4th:     Stephanie Harding - 110 points
    5th:    Karli Schilling -80 points
    T6th:    Jennifer Dorfmeister, Janice Nissen - 60 points
    T8th:    Julie Battista, Maureen Frederick, Betty Morrison, Maria Rafferty, Christina Tancredi - 55 points
Women’s Net    
    1st:     Julie Battista - 85 points    
    2nd:    Marilynn Genesio - 60 points
    T 3rd:    Elizabeth Patterson, Karen Schilling, Karli Schilling, Christina Tancredi - 10 points
*Reflects points given for all events through April 30. Includes participation points for Men’s Founders’ Cup.

• Congrats to our 2024 Players of the Year

1. Men’s Gross POY - 1st: John Alterman - 400 points
2. Men’s Net POY – 1st: Mark Gerdelmann - 825 points
3. Women’s Gross POY - 1st: Karen Siegel - 610 points
4. Women’s Net POY – T-1st: Julie Battista, Karen Schilling - 915 points
    

Reciprocal Program

As part of our exclusive reciprocal program, Commonwealth National Golf Club members can enjoy access to Rivercrest Golf Club & Preserve on Mondays for just a cart fee, based on availability. This partnership offers a great opportunity to experience another premier course while enjoying added membership benefits. Standard guest fees apply for non-members, but this special arrangement provides CNGC members with expanded playing opportunities on the one day that the club is closed. Take advantage of this unique member perk and enjoy even more great golf!

• RiverCrest Golf Club - 100 Golf Club Drive, Phoenixville, PA 19460
• Tee times must be made for Mondays only by contacting the CNGC Golf Shop at 215-672-3356
• Rate - CNGC members are responsible for cart fee of only, non-member guest fee is $85 per person plus mandatory cart. If you would like a better understanding of the club, please visit their website at www.rivercrestgolfclub.com.

Outside of our formal relationship with Rivercrest, we’re often asked to help with members who are traveling outside of the are for access to some of the best clubs in the country.  We’re always happy to assist with these requests, but please review the reciprocal policy prior to making this request to understand how it works.

Click Here to view our Reciprocal Policy
 

Commonwealth Pride

As you step onto the first tee, you’ll see a sign that embodies the heart of our club: "Commonwealth Pride... a shot really isn’t finished until the damage has been repaired. Being a golfer means finishing every shot." This simple yet powerful message defines our shared responsibility to maintain and respect the course we call home.

The Commonwealth Pride Pledge is more than just fixing ball marks, replacing divots, or keeping the course clean—it’s about honoring the game and fostering a culture of respect. Playing without delay, leading by example, and treating fellow members, guests, and staff with courtesy all contribute to the exceptional golf experience we value. This is your home away from home, and the Commonwealth spirit is what makes it truly special.
 

Allied Golf Association Links

• GHIN Handicaps - https://www.ghin.com/login
• GAP - https://gapgolf.org/
• WGAP - https://wgapgolf.org/
• Philadelphia PGA - http://philadelphia.pga.com/
• Philly PGA Junior Tour -  http://phillyjuniortour.com/
• USGA - https://www.usga.org/

Pace of Play

Pace of play is essential to ensuring an enjoyable experience for all golfers on the course.

Playing efficiently—while still maintaining proper etiquette—helps keep the game moving, prevents backups, and allows everyone to enjoy their round without unnecessary delays.  Please help us by following these simple guidelines:

• Pace of Play is expected to be 4 hours and 10 minutes.
• Unfortunately, we cannot control the weather, but we can have a big hand on improving pace of play. Here are a few reminders to keep things moving out there!
• Each member of a group should proceed directly to his or her ball. The group should not travel as a pack, going first to one ball, then the next, and so on.
• While walking (or riding) to your ball, use the travel time to begin thinking over your next shot - the yardage, which club you'll use, and so on. Begin preparing before you get to your ball. Take several clubs with you when using the range finder or GPS. I often see players leave their cart with only their range finder, shooting their distance and returning back to the cart for clubs. The range finder is supposed to expedite play, doing it in the wrong sequence adds precious minutes to your round.
• If sharing a cart, don't drive to the first ball, wait for the first player to hit, then head to the second ball. Drop the first player off at his ball, drive on ahead to the second ball. The first player should walk over to the cart as the second player is playing his shot.
• When using a cart on a cart-path-only day, be sure to take a couple of clubs with you when you walk from the cart to the ball. This way, you won't have to return to the cart if you discover you didn't bring the appropriate club.
• Watch your time on the putting surfaces, the putting green is undoubtedly the biggest cause of slow play. Read and line up your putt while others are putting. You can easily read and surmise your putt without interfering with the individual putting.
• If you ask the question, “Should I hit a provisional?” The answer is “yes”. Don’t drive or walk ahead to search, only to have to return to the original spot to replay a shot.
• Lastly, from an etiquette stand point, if a group is continually waiting on you and your group (regardless of your pace), and there is not a group directly if front of you, allow faster players to play through.
   

Caddie and Walking Policy

COMMONWEALTH NATIONAL GOLF CLUB CADDIE AND WALKING POLICY

• “A” Caddie - $80 includes tip

1. Anticipates the players’ next action within the group
2. Knows the location of every ball in play
3. Rakes every bunker
4. Retrieves and replaces all divots
5. Provides yardage
6. Maintains club cleanliness
7. Removes flags on every green
8. Moves quickly and efficiently around the golf course
9. Helps to keep entire group on pace
10. May suggest club selection
11. Knowledgeable with reading greens
12. Has the ability to carry two bags at once
13. A Caddie will lead other caddies within the group to forecaddie when needed

• “B” Caddie - $65 includes tip

1. Rakes bunkers
2. Retrieves and replaces all divots
3. Provides yardage
4. Maintains club cleanliness
5. Removes flags on every green
6. Keeps up with player pace
7. May forecaddie on any hole when able
8. Knows the location of every ball in play
9. Has the ability to carry two bags at once

• “C” Caddie - $50 includes tip

1. Keeps up with player pace
2. Know where to walk and stand
3. Maintains club cleanliness
4. Able and willing to provide yardage when asked

• Forecaddie - $25 per person plus tip

1. “B” Caddie or above
2. Sprints to all forecaddie positions
3. Gives correct forecaddie signals
4. Rakes bunkers
5. Retrieves and replaces all divots
6. Provides yardage
7. Maintains club cleanliness
8. Removes flags on every green
9. Knows the location of every ball in play
    

WALKING POLICY - April 1 through October 31

• Weekday Walking Policy   

1. Players are able to walk and carry or use a CNGC push cart prior to 9:30am and after 2pm on the weekdays
2. Cart or caddie must be taken between 9:30am and 2pm
3. Only players who have requested a caddie may walk and carry between 9:30am and 2pm if a scheduled caddie is not provided or fails to arrive.

• A trail fee of $15 will apply in this situation.

• Weekend/Holiday Walking Policy

1. A cart or caddie must be used between the hours of 7am and noon.
2. If a pre-arranged caddie is not available, walking and carrying a bag will be permitted. 
3.  A trail fee of $15 will apply for all walking rounds from open to noon.
4. After noon, you may walk and carry, use a CNGC push cart, take a cart or a caddie.
5. On days where the club is determined to be cart path only, members may elect to walk or take a push cart and pay the normal cart fee.
    

NOTES

• Our Caddie Master has been proactive in response to member demand in scheduling and assigning caddies ahead of time. With on-demand caddie scheduling, our walking and riding policy has been updated. With this policy it is vital that members are diligent in selecting the proper mode of transportation when making a tee time reservation. Anyone with CADDIE as their selected mode of transportation will have a caddie assigned to them and will be responsible for the caddie fee.
• One important aspect to this policy pertains to the staffing of caddies. Previously, caddies would come and wait to get out. Often caddies would wait for several hours and not get out for employment, this policy made caddie retention very difficult.
• The tee sheet will be reviewed on Friday for Saturday and Saturday for Sunday. Caddies will be assigned for all members designating they desire a caddie. Members taking a caddie will not be charged a trail fee.
• Members 18 and under with golf privileges will not be subjected to the trail fee.
• Members who request a caddie are obligated to take a caddie. If a member decides day of, prior to the round, they will take a cart, the member must still pay the caddie or take that caddie as a forecaddie.
• The booking of all caddies must go through the Caddie Master. Members may not be permitted to book their own caddie but can request a specific caddie to the Caddie Master
• ~ The CNGC Board of Governors and Golf Committee

Fee Schedule

Cart Safety

Members are responsible for all damage to CNGC Golf Carts.  Please report any potential damage to the golf carts immediately following your round.

Please abide by these warnings when operating a golf cart:

• Rollover or falling off may cause serious injury or death.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license
• No caddies or players are permitted to stand on the back of a cart at any time.
• Before using vehicle, read operating instructions.
• Do not start vehicle until all occupants are seated.
• Keep entire body inside vehicle while moving.
• Drive slowly in turns and straight up and down slopes.
• Use brakes to reduce speed when coasting downhill.
• Never operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• For use by authorized persons in designated areas only.
• Remain seated while moving.
• Operate from driver side only.
• Never operate on public roads.
• Two (2) persons per seat maximum.
• Never stand in front of or behind vehicle.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.

Guest Play Guidelines

CNGC Golf Guest Information