EWGA Palm Beach County Bi-Weekly Update
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April 14, 2014
IN THIS ISSUE
Event Highlights
Rules & Education
Bingo Bango Bongo League
Golf Clinics
Weekend Golf
EWGA PBC Board Members
HQ News
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Welcome New EWGA Palm Beach County Members

 

Becky Barstow

Denice Wietholter

Kathy Youlden

Karen Hord

Barbara Rocco

Boyd Schoeller

Lisa Jarnot

Liz Dunn

Brenda Pearse

Marie Silva

Florence Flynn

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 Special THANKS to our March 2014
EWGA Palm Beach County Volunteers!  

  

Teresa Norvell - All For Color Event

Ashley NelsonAll For Color Event

Sandy Waldman - St Patrick's Day Event

Hildy Duerr - St Patrick's Day Event

Dominique CarlsonSt Patrick's Day Event

Kim BrownSt Patrick's Day Event

Nancy Suto - Saturday Golf

Sally Latimer - Saturday Golf

Amy Zigleman - Sunday Golf

  
    
As an association of women enjoying and connecting through golf, we are dependent on and very grateful for the volunteer efforts our members make.  If you would like to be an EWGA PBC volunteer contact Marian Wallis at  marwallis@yahoo.com.
 
Thanks again!
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EWGA 2013 Championship

 2014 EWGA CHAMPIONSHIP
PBC Chapter Championship
1st Stage Qualifier

 

    May 3, 2014

Fountains Country Club 

4476 Fountains Drive, Lake Worth, FL, 33467

 

MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE?

 

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP

Deadline for the Championship Qualifier is April 15th!

 

Step 1:  sign up online at www.ewga.com and submit your $35 entry fee.  You have to login to register.

 

Step 2: fill out the PBC Registration Form.  Mail the completed and signed form with a Check for $50.00 payable to EWGA-PBC to: Marian Wallis 4439 Sunset Cay Circle Boynton Beach, FL 33436.

 

Step 3:  COME OUT AND PLAY AND HAVE FUN!

 

Saturday, April 26 at Fountains Country Club - Mock Chapter Championship Round - WE HAVE BEEN MOVED TO THE SOUTH COURSE FOR THE CHAMP so we will play April 26th on the South Course.

 

Everyone is welcome to play on April 26.  Contact Marian Wallis at marwallis@yahoo.com by WEDNESDAY NIGHT before the day of play to sign up.   

Fountains Country Club

4476 Fountains Drive

Lake Worth FL 33467

Pro Shop (561) 642-2700

 

Marian will send an email prior to April 26th to announce tee times and pairings.  The price will be $45 plus tax.

 

Championship date is May 3, 2014 (rain-out date is May 17, 2014.)

 

 Click here for more general information about the Chapter Championship.

 

*** ASSISTANCE NEEDED ***

 

If you are unable to play, PLEASE help out, even if for an hour. Some of these spots can be done early or later, depending on the position. We need these positions filled:

  • Registration Desk
  • Starters
  • Scorers
  • Players meeting coordination
  • Awards coordination
  • Course set - up (done with the pro)
  • Photographer
  • Scoreboard preparation (done with golf course staff)
  • Rules Officials

Thank you - looking forward to May 3rd!

 

Contact Marian Wallis at marwallis@yahoo.com or 561-634-1266

with any questions/concerns.

 

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EWGA PBC Girls Night Out at
J R's Buck Wild!

 

 Let's Get Buck Wild!  @  EWGA - PBC

Girls Night Out

Thursday, April 24th 6 pm to 8 pm

 

JR's Buck Wild  Country Bar

Palm Beach Gardens Marriott

 4000 RCA Blvd, PBG, FL 

561-622-8888

 

$10  for members and guests

Includes 1 drink and appetizers

Line dancing lessons start at 7 pm

 

Y'all come out and bring friends!

  

Register now!!!

     

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EWGA Palm Beach County Highlights

For a COMPLETE LISTING of EWGA PBC EVENTS visit the calendar section of the EWGA PBC website.

Congrats The EWGA PBC 2013 Most Improved Player

 

The EWGA PBC 2013 Most Improved Player award went to Sharon Brick.

 

Sharon was quite surprised and happy to receive the award. 

 

Congratulations Sharon!!!!

 

WHO WILL IT BE NEXT YEAR? Will it be YOU!   

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The EWGA PBC Newsletter has gone Bi-Weekly 

Starting in April the EWGA PBC newsletter has moved to a bi-weekly distribution format.

 

All EWGA PBC golf and social events are always listed in the calendar section of the EWGA PBC website.  The EWGA PBC website also has other fantastic information of what is going on with EWGA PBC.  Please make sure to visit the EWGA PBC website often!

 

Also, eblasts highlighting special golf outings, leagues and events will still be sent to make sure everyone knows what is going on with EWGA PBC.

 

We are always looking for volunteers to help with the EWGA PBC communications.  If you or someone you know can volunteer to help keep our communications going strong please contact Diane Dodge at ddodge5@bellsouth.net.

 

Thank you and looking forward to your support!

  

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A Friendly Reminder:

If you sign up for an EWGA PBC golf outing or event but can not make it please make sure to let the contact person know so tee times and pairings can be adjusted.  Thank you!!!

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Brush Up on Bunker Basics
Bobby Cole 
Lead Master Instructor 
Jim McLean Golf School
 
 

No two bunkers are exactly alike, but the basic fundamentals of hitting out of the sand are essentially the same. In this week's #1 video tip of the week, selected by you the readers, PGA Tour Veteran Bobby Cole provides a great overview of how to hit out of the bunker with confidence. You'll learn why a full swing is important, how to use the bounce, and, most importantly, how to say hello to George!  Click here to watch this tip!

 

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This section of the newsletter covers golf rules and education including etiquette and handicap.  If you have a question or want to submit an article, send a note to Sharon Brown at EWGA-PBC Golf Education.  Also, if you want to look up a rule yourself, visit USGA Rules and Decisions.

Palm Beach County Chapter Leagues

 

 

 

The EWGA PBC Chapter Leagues have been created to offer our members fun, organized, weekly golf outings.  None of our leagues are set up so that you have to play every week.  While we do ask you to register for some leagues, we understand that you may not be available every week.  You can join a league anytime during the league... even if you miss the first week you can register for future weeks.

Bingo Bango Bongo League 2014

Take time for yourself and enjoy a beautiful golf course, great weather and fun with friends of all skill levels in this Thursday afternoon league.  Chris Radentz will captain this fun league.

  

Instead of stroke play you will score First on the green, closest to the pin and first to hole out.

  

When:    Thursday Afternoons, May 22-June 26, 2014

                 18-hole tee times start at 3:00 p.m.

                   9-hole tee times start at 5:00 p.m.

  

Where:   Presidents Country Club

                2300 Presidential Way

                West Palm Beach, FL  33401

  

League Fee:      $10.00 due at registration (used to purchase prizes)

  

Course fee:     18-hole - $29 + tax day of golf

                           9-hole - $20 + tax day of golf

 

Register Now!

 

You only need to register once.  Each week you will be playing, all you need to do is send an email to Chris Radentz at chris.radentz@wellsfargo.com the Sunday before the date of play to confirm you will be there and to let Chris know if you will be playing 18 holes or 9 holes that week.  Chris will email everyone who signs up for the week by Wednesday with pairings. 

 

 

 

Swing into Spring 2014 - The Swing into Spring League at PGA National is here!

Swing into Spring with this awesome Wednesday afternoon league.  Merle Goldberg and Margaret Sinnott will be co-captaining this fun league.  Take time for yourself and enjoy a beautiful golf course, great weather and fun friends every Wednesday from April 2, 2013 to May 7, 2013.
 

When:   Wednesday afternoons, April 2 to May 7, 2013 

              18-hole tee times start are at 3:00 p.m. and 3:08 p.m.

               9-hole tee times start at 5:00 p.m.

 

League Fee:  $10.00 due at registration (used to purchase prizes)

 

Course fee:   18-hole - $40+tax day of golf

                         9-hole - $21+tax day of golf

 

You only need to register once.  Each week you will be playing, all you need to do is email both Merle Goldberg and Margaret Sinnott by the Sunday before the golf play date to confirm you will be there and to let them know if you will be playing 18 holes or 9 holes that week.

 

They will email everyone who signs a day or two before the Wednesday play date with Course information and pairings. 

 

You can still register for this fun league!!!  register now.

Visit the Calendar section of the EWGA PBC Website for a complete listing of Swing into Spring play dates.  

 

 

We can always use volunteers to be League Captains.  If you would be interested in organizing a new league, we would love to hear from you and we will be there to support you every step of the way.  Team up with a friend and be co-Captains for a league; you can each organize three weeks of a six week league.  Please send an email with your league ideas to leagues@ewga-pbc.com.

 

 *  League play is allowed for a guest one time only for a $5.00 fee.  For continued participation in a league, the individual must join EWGA and pay the regular league fee.


GOLF CLINICS FOR ALL LEVELS

 

Let's face it; taking a lesson is the best way to improve your stroke, whether you want to work on putting, driving, pitching, or just about anything else. Learning all the fundamentals necessary to play the game, feel comfortable and most importantly, having fun.

 
 

 

  

Get Golf Ready is designed to teach everything you'll need to play golf in just a few lessons. PGA and LPGA Professionals will show you that there are lots of ways to play by combining fun, friends and fitness. Each session will focus on the various golf skills you will use while playing. In addition to learning the basics, you will be guided onto the golf course to put your skills into action in a casual, friendly setting.

 

What You Need to Bring 
Just yourself, a desire to have fun and perhaps a few friends to enjoy the great outdoors. Golf Clubs, balls and other equipment will be provided for your use.

 

GET GOLF READY is your on ramp to the game and all it has to offer you personally and professionally.  This fun, affordably-priced learning experience for adults provides a series of group lessons and gets you on course to play!

 

Visit the CLINIC section of the EWGA PBC website for more information and a partial listing of South Florida facilities to enroll in Get Golf Ready or visit GetGolfReady.com to find additional facilities.

     

Let's Get Golf Ready!

2014 EWGA PBC Clinics and Leagues

We are in the process of reviewing our 2014 clinics and leagues. If you have ideas for a clinic we want to work with you to get it set up.
 
We can always use volunteers to be League Captains.  If you would be interested in organizing a new league, we would love to hear from you and we will be there to support you every step of the way.  Team up with a friend and be co-Captains for a league; you can each organize three weeks of a six week league. And Remember, you receive EWGA Bucks when you are a League Captain.
 
Please contact Sharon Brown at foxyb4@netzero.net to let her know your ideas.
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Weekend Golf
 
We all enjoy organized weekend golf.  All weekend golf is set up by our members.  We need more members to volunteer to organize and lead either a Saturday or Sunday golf outing anywhere they think would be fun to play.  If each member volunteered to organize only one golf outing a year we would be able to continue to enjoy fun weekend golf.  Please contact Nancy Suto at napster2@bellsouth.net to volunteer today.  Thank you!
 
 

 

 

Saturday, April 19 at Ironhorse Country Club

8055 Ironhorse Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida 33412.  Tee times start at 1:00 p.m. The rate is $50.00 per person plus tax. Contact Diane Dodge at finance@barbarabrennan.com by WEDNESDAY NIGHT before the day of play to sign up. 

 

Saturday, April 26 at Fountains Country Club - Mock Chapter Championship Round

GPS: Fountains Country Club- 4476 Fountains Drive, Lake Worth FL 33467 - Pro Shop (561) 642-2700. 
Marian will send an email prior to April 26th to announce tee times and pairings.  The price will be $45 plus tax.   Contact Marian Wallis at marwallis@yahoo.com by WEDNESDAY NIGHT before the day of play to sign up. 

 

Contact for the Chapter Championship is Marian Wallis, marwallis@yahoo.com.  Click here to find out more about the EWGA Championship.

 

Saturday, May 3 EWGA PBC Chapter Championship
The Chapter Championship is the first stage of qualifying for the EWGA Championship.  This year it will be on May 3 at the Fountains Country Club, 4476 Fountains Drive, Lake Worth, Florida 33467. Tee times TBD.  May 17 is the alternate date just in case it rains.  The EWGA Championship offers two different competitive formats both based on your USGA Handicap Index: Stroke Play Competition and Inter-Chapter Team Scramble Competition. Golfers of all levels can participate.  You select the competitive format that is the best fit your game, personality and skill level. Click here to find out more information and to register.
 
 

The suggestion box is open for other "simple" GAMES we can play for Saturday Golf... Please keep it simple, if your game is select then you can take the lead.

 

Let's have F.U.N.

 

* Non-EWGA-PBC members are limited to participating in Saturday Golf, Sunday Golf, or other outing, a maximum of two times per year. After two participations, the individual will be required to join the EWGA-PBC chapter (either as primary or dual member) to continue participating in our outings. This policy does not apply to events where a guest fee is advertised.

  

 
EWGA Palm Beach County Board Members

 

Diane Dodge              -     Chapter President

Teresa Norvell             -     Member Recruitment Director 
Jill Rosen                     -     Finance & Records Director
Open                           -     Communications & Media Relations Director 
Barbara Gutstadt       -     Marketing Director 
Nancy Suto                 -     Events and Activities Director 
Sharon Brown             -     Golf Program and Services Director 
Marian Wallis              -     Member Services Director

 

 

Click here for Director bios

 


  

HEADQUARTERS NEWS

 

 

Update Your Member Profile

It's important that every member has the correct information in their online record in the EWGA database.  You can update your information in one of three ways:

1.) Use the EWGA member portal (www.ewga.com and login to your account)
2.) Complete the online form by following this link
3.) Call 1-800-407-1477 ext 10 and leave the updated information on voicemail

*All personal information is kept confidential.

 

Be an EWGA Dual Member

Members are encouraged to participate with other Chapters, however if you want to play more than 2 times with a Chapter, you need to join that second Chapter too. To join a secondary Chapter, contact the EWGA HQ office on the toll free number at 800-407-1477 x10, ask that the second Chapter be added for you, and pay the $35 fee for the dual membership.
 
 
 

This is the year to share your love of the game of golf and EWGA with others.  You are invited to participate in the Share Your Love of the Game membership campaign and experience how you have the power to positively impact a friend or colleague's career and personal life by encouraging her to join EWGA.  Be sure and ask her to include your name as her recruiter when she fills out her member application so you will receive credit for your efforts.  Find the list of program rules and prizes, and keep track of your progress by checking the Share You Love for the Game area of the Member Clubhouse.

 

EWGA Benefits

EWGA is pleased to announce GOLF Magazine as our newest Corporate Partner. Be on the lookout for GOLF Magazine which will be provided monthly as a new member benefit.

 

As a supporting partner, Golf Galaxy is again offering EWGA members 10% off all purchases both in their stores and online.  Many members did not save the cards that were included with their renewal notices.  You can click here to download an electronic copy of the card.

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
 
Hole in One Sponsors 
 
     

Eagle Sponsors

       
 
Birdie Sponsor
 

 
Par Sponsor
 
     
 
Your Feedback is WELCOME
If you have suggestions or want to write an article for the EWGA PBC weekly newsletter please feel free to contact EWGA PBC Communications.  Member feedback is always welcome.  Thank you!
 
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The EWGA is dedicated to inclusiveness and diversity in its membership and seeks to provide timely, valued benefits and services to EWGA members to promote the growth of women's golf.

 

PBC EWGA Communications
Executive Women's Golf Association - Palm Beach County