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Make sure to sign up at least 3 days in advance for each golf date. Please include your handicap index when signing up.  Arrive 30 minutes ahead of your tee time and have FUN!

"Dog Bytes"

Wild Card Weekend Sunday, August 18th The 7th Wildcard Weekend Challenge Cup will be held on Sunday, August 18th. Be part of something really big! It's one of our most exciting tournaments of the year. Let everyone in our chapter come together to defeat the Palm Beach Chapter again and deny their quest to take back the cup. We need players of all handicaps to step up and defend your flights!! EVERYONE needs to register for this one. We play for our chapter and we play for our pride! Sign up with a partner or we'll pair you up! 12:00pm Shotgun Start Boca Lago Country Club 8665 Juego Way, Boca Raton, FL 33433 Cost: $50 includes golf, tips and prizes. 19th Hole will be at restaurant on premises.

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Never trust the weatherman...no rain, no problem! 18 Holes at Pembroke Lakes and very happy!

Chapter Events

Board of Directors Elections Coming Soon! Call for nominations for next year’s Fort Lauderdale LPGA Amateurs board members will go out this week. START THINKING NOW about who you would like managing this fantastic chapter. And think about which position YOU would like to try!!! Positions that are open for nominations: Chapter President (1 year term): Oversee general chapter operations via Directors; conduct chapter board meetings; plan chapter leadership development / succession; serve as the primary liaison for LPGA-AGA headquarters, CDS, LPGA Foundation and Partners / Sponsors; promote and attend chapter events & web conferences. Golf Director (2 year term): Creates and implements the Chapter’s golf and event programming for the year. Developing a well-rounded calendar of golf, social and networking events keeps current members engaged and has the potential to interest a variety of new members. Works along with the team of golf captains.  Marketing Director (1 year term): The Marketing Director should foster strong relationships with the local media - TV, Radio, and Print to promote events to the community. Also, the Director works with local businesses to create Chapter sponsor opportunities and, as such, is ultimately responsible for the execution and fulfillment of those sponsorship agreements.  Communications Director (2 year term): The Communication Director is responsible for the Chapter newsletter, Constant Contact event blasts, all special communications to the chapter and ensures the website and calendar are up to date. Works along with the Marketing team. Member Recruitment Director (2 year term): The Member Recruitment Director coordinates recruitment events, tracks membership statistics, making it easy for Chapter members to recruit new members. Our fabulous nomination committee (Karen Leedy, Cheryl Valenti and Cindy Ackerman) will send out nomination forms this week. Be sure to pitch in and help us all find the best leadership that we can!

SAVE THE DATE! Annual "For the Cure" Tournament Sunday, October 6th The Annual "For the Cure" Tournament to benefit Memorial Foundation will be held at  Coral Springs Country Club on Sunday, October 6th. The Cure Tournament has a new name this year - “TEE OFF FOR TA-TAS”! The event will be very fun with a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, cart decoration contest (new!) , everyone's favorite - g olf ball launcher - and much more. We are forming the planning committee now. Please consider joining the committee to make sure we have a great time and are able to give back to the community! Gather items for the silent auction Solicit additional sponsorship endorsements (for tee-signs, sponsor a contest, etc.) Coordinate one of the on-course contests Help with registration, decorations, day-of activities If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Jackie Grady at  events@lpgaamateaursftlaud.com. Registration and Details to follow.

SATURDAY GOLF CLINICS - August 24th - September 21st Registration now open for LPGA Golf 101 Program every Saturday starting 9:00 AM at Conte's Palm Aire Golf Academy. Cost is $125 for all five Saturdays with Michele Conte, a "Top 50" LPGA Teaching Professional. Michele will work with all playing levels in a small group setting. Pre-register to hold a spot by calling (954) 971-7867 or email Michele at  golfermc@aol.com.

GOLF EVENTS AROUND TOWN

Summer Classic Four-Ball championship at Streamsong Many of our Chapter members are signing up for the Summer Classic Four-Ball championship at Streamsong August 10th-11th. Registration will fill quickly, so sign up if you’re up for a really fun couple of days of golf at a beautiful (and usually way too expensive) resort. Package Includes: *Two night's luxury guestroom accommodations in Lakeside Lodge *Two rounds of tournament play including cart on Streamsong Red and Streamsong Black *Welcome Reception *Awards Luncheon  A 2 night, 2 rounds Tournament Event (Four-Ball Championship - Teams of Two Play 36 Holes of four-ball stroke play. Streamsong Red and Streamsong Black)   Friday, August 9th: *Arrival *Welcome Reception and The Gauntlet Putting Competition at Bone Valley Tavern and Streamsong Black 6pm - 7:30 pm *Dinner, on own. Choice of Restaurants - Reservations Recommended   Saturday, August 10th: *Breakfast, on own. Choice of Restaurants *Round One of Tournament Play on Streamsong Red *Lunch, on own. Choice of Restaurants *Floating Green Target Challenge 2pm - 5pm *Dinner, on own. Choice of Restaurants - Reservations Recommended   Sunday, August 11th: *Breakfast, on own. Choice of Restaurants *Round Two of Tournament Play on Streamsong Black  *Awards Luncheon at Canyon Lake *Depart To Register - call (844) 880-9770

Chapter News

Sponsor Renewal! Thank you to Linda K. Davis  for your sponsorship renewal! Linda has been practicing law for 17 years, and in her own practice for the last 12 years. If you need legal help in your business, Linda will give you a free consultation.   Trial Lawyers Building 633 SE 3rd Ave #202  Fort Lauderdale FL 33301   (954) 524-2280 LKDavis@lindakdavislaw.com

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Headquarter News

Nancy Lopez Golf Adventures 2019 Premier Events Join Nancy Lopez and her team at the 2019 LPGA CME Group Tour Championship for clinics and walk a few holes with Nancy! Check out these amazing opportunities to participate in one of Nancy Lopez Golf Adventures 2019 Premier Events by  clicking on this link.

Golf Fore Africa Partnership We are excited to partner with LPGA Hall of Famer Betsy King and  Golf Fore Africa , a non-profit organization she founded that is dedicated to bringing help and hope to children and families in Africa. Golf Fore Africa has been working in Zambia to bring clean water to rural communities because there are 844 million people in the world who lack access to clean water. That's nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide or over twice the population of the United States! Join us in supporting this incredible cause and Donate Now by  clicking on this link .

New Rules

OK, so these aren't exactly "new" rules, but they are a good reminder. Have fun out there!

Instructional Corner

We Asked 27 LPGA Players and Teachers for their Very Best Advice for Golf Newbies LPGA Women's Network asked some of the top LPGA Teaching Professionals, along with a handful of LPGA Tour pros, to share their very best advice for new golfers for getting started on the right foot. Click HERE for tips.

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