RIDGEFIELD GOLF COURSE The Ridgefield Women’s Golf League welcomes Ridgefield and non-Ridgefield residents. There is a requirement to be a member of the Ridgefield Golf Course as a Resident or Non-Resident to take advantage of the reduced greens fees. Please check the website at https://www.ridgefieldgc.com or call the golf course 203-748-7008 for information.
RLGA LEAGUES: RLGA is composed of two divisions: 18-hole and 9-hole. Both are played on Tuesday mornings beginning with the 18-hole league followed by the 9-hole league. The
season runs from mid-April to late October, weather permitting.
Every Wednesday, you will receive an email to “Play or Not Play” the following week. The
threesomes are pre-arranged by the league and players are notified a few days prior to
Tuesday. Cancellations can be made within stated guidelines.
9-Hole League:
There is no requirement as far a having an established or minimum handicap. It is open to
golfers of all levels of experience and play.
18-Hole League:
Golfers with an established GHIN (handicap index) of 40 or less (for more information, link to https://www.rlga.net/handicaps.
FRANK SERGIOVANNI, our Golf Pro/ Course Manager, helps with our major tournaments and will continue to offer drop-in, group clinics for women on Thursday mornings for all golfing levels. The format and times are TBD. If there is demand, he will also offer special clinics for new golfers to get them ready to play in the league contests.
HANDICAPS: (see MEMBERSHIP- HANDICAPS for details)
SCORECARDS AND POSTING: (see TOURNAMENTS- SCORE POSTING) All posting of scores will be done by the Tournment Chairs from the scorecards turned in at the end of your round. Scores should not be posted to GHIN by players for league play.
2026 SEASON PLAY: April 14 – October 27 A schedule and description of the different weekly contests and tournaments is posted before the season starts.(see TOURNAMENTS – WEEKLY SCHEDULE).
OPTIONAL SEASON-LONG TOURNAMENTS: (See TOURNAMENTS-MATCH PLAY; AND SCWGA)
RLGA RULES (See RLGA RULES) : USGA and local rules govern all play. Also, to keep the pace of play reasonable, RLGA encourages “Ready Golf” in weekly contests differs from the classic golf/tournament etiquette of tee-off “honors”, farthest away hits first, etc. Players should be responsible for knowing all the material listed in these sections!
IMPORTANT LEAGUE DATES
February 1-28 . . . . . . . Registration period for current members
April 7 . . . . . . . New Member Orientation
April 14 . . . . . . . OPENING DAY of League play
April 28 . . . . . . . Thelma/Louise & Lucy/Ethel,SCWGA Match play sign up deadline
May 19 . . . . . . . Charity Day (Rain date )
May 20 . . . . . . . SCWGA play at Ridgefield Golf Course
June 9 . . . . . . . Mix & Mingle Combined Leagues Tournament - Shotgun and Luncheon
Aug 4 & 11 . . . . . . . President’s Cup (2 day “ringer” – count best of 2 scores on each hole) Rain Date TBD
October 27 . . . . . . . Last Day of play
Nov. 3 . . . . . . . Year End Luncheon