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Happy Mothers Day !

Where would the world be without mothers? Actually, there would be no one in this world without mothers. Literally! We wouldn’t be here. So . . . . .

If you are a mother, happy mother’s day to you. Thank you for making life possible.

If you have a mother, call her, thank her & tell her you love her.

If you’ve lost your mother, honor her today. Tell stories about her and appreciate all she did to make you who you are.

Happy Mother’s Day Everyone!

A Message From our Board

Most of our Courses are Now Open!

This is really great news for us golf nuts! Those who have been out golfing already are saying that the courses are doing a good job with social distancing, no-touch registrations, sanitizing carts, etc. So if you do go golfing, stay safe!!

The chapter will begin scheduling golf outings following the recommendations of the National LPGA Amateurs and the guidance of our local authorities. LPGA Amateurs is recommending that we follow the lead of the locale in which we reside. Since the Broward stay-at-home order is still in effect, the board has decided to take a prudent position and NOT schedule organized golf activities until after May 15 or whenever the stay-at-home order is lifted.

In the meantime, know that most courses in Broward and Palm Beach counties have re-opened. Most of the courses are requiring tee time reservations and have established specific rules in order to provide a safe environment. When you make tee times, be sure to check the course’s website for the new rules.

If you do go golfing in the next couple of weeks, remember to post photos and your opinion of course conditions and new rules on our Facebook page !

Chapter News & Events

FROM OUR D.O.G. (Director or Golf)

We are all missing our golf games, including the subsequent socializing that happens while we play and certainly happens at the 19th hole after our rounds of golf.

Even though we are all golf starved and socially isolated as a chapter, we have a lot to look forward to. The best part of our annual calendar is always during the summer when we have access to some of the best courses in South Florida! As soon as possible we will start filling in our monthly calendar with special play dates at:

Turnberry
Broken Sound
Boca Raton CC
Crandon Park
Park Ridge (The Dump)

In addition to our regular enhanced summer golf calendar, the LPGA competitive events for the CUP and the CHAMPIONSHIP will begin; and many of our special events will also take place over the summer. Keep your eye on the calendar for:

Rescheduled Chapter Championship
Summer ABCD golf event
Girls Golf Weekend to Mission Inn in Howie in the Hills
The Cure Tournament

Our golf captains are just waiting to get the green light to make tee times. As soon as possible we will get our regular golf calendar filled in and updated.

We look forward to seeing everyone again soon........... .

Member News

Our thanks to Nancy Meyers and all those who continue to share the love of golf by referring their friends.

Welcome to our newest member

Holly Wright-Munoz of Plantation

We welcome back our renewing members!!

Kristin Bailey, Luana Corral, Abbye Dorn, Susan Geers, Terri Haas, Kelly Madrid-Koenig, Francine Marshall, Wendy Montanaro, Kathy Newhard, Betsy Powers, Sandy Scibona, Pam Toy, and Carolyn Ward

Cinco de Mayo virtual Fiesta

Two dozen ladies zoomed together for a Happy Hour on May 5, our Cinco de Mayo celebration of friendship via our chapter membership!

Win a FREE 2021 Membership!!

We appreciate your continued patience and loyalty to our chapter. Over 100 members have already renewed through 12/31/2020!

And to reward you, one lucky member will win a FREE 2021 membership!

Anyone whose membership expired between January-June and has renewed will be entered in a drawing. The winner will be announced in our July newsletter and the chapter will pay their January 2021 membership! A second contest will be held for those renewals between July-December. Go to the Member Clubhouse and RENEW NOW . Stick with us - we'll get back to golfing soon!!!

Summer Golf News

Premier Cards are Now On Sale!!

Get Free Green Fees during the summer and discounts during the winter with the Premier Card.

Click this LINK to see a list of the 13 championship golf courses taking the Premier Card, including Pembroke Lakes, Deer Creek, and Plantation Preserve.

Golf Pass Season Updates

The South Florida PGA is optimistic that the 2020 SFPGA GolfPass season will go on as planned and is pleased to announce these outings:

July - Lost Tree Club

August Ballen Isles CC

September - CC of Mirasol

October - PGA National Golf Club

November - Mayacoo Lakes CC

Go to their website for the prices and dates of their outings. See complete facility list here.

Contact them at (561) 729-0544 for updates.

Instructional Corner

3 Steps for Better Wedge Play

Your short game is about 66% of your score, so it's crucial that you practice your wedge shots. Get some tips from LPGA professional Katie Finney by clicking the video link below. She stresses the following 3 steps to achieve better wedge play:

1. Know what type of shot you want to hit. 2. Select the proper club and loft. 3. Pick a landing spot. To see how Katie practices her short game at home, see the video HERE

Headquarter News

The Founders Film

"Together, they logged thousands of miles a week - marketing equipment and themselves with hit parades, clown cars and boxing rings - just for the opportunity to tee off from courses that they also had to groom."

If you haven't yet seen the movie about the founding members of the LPGA, take time this week to watch it. It's FREE on Amazon Prime. WATCH

Member Benefit Webinars & Facebook Live Events

The LPGA Amateurs continues to add Member Benefit Webinars and now, Facebook Live Events . (Additional details and previously recorded programs can be found in the Member Clubhouse - Webinar/Facebook Live tab)

Are you Leveraging LinkedIn? Hosted by: Diana Gats, see bio here

Learn tips and techniques that you can implement immediately!

Tuesday, May 12 10:00 AM EDT

Mindset of a Champion - hosted by LPGA Professional, Debbie O'Connell

Learn how it train yourself to think like a Champion!

Monday, May 18 7:00pm EDT

Facebook Live Event - presented on the LPGA Amateur Golf Association – Members Only Facebook page. This is a private group for current LPGA Amateurs members only and the request to join will be approved by an LPGA Amateurs Staff Member. A Facebook account is needed to join the group.

LPGA Amateurs Partner Showcase

We are bringing together many of the LPGA Amateurs Partners to give you the opportunity to learn how to take advantage of these benefits available for you as an LPGA Amateurs member.

Wednesday, May 20 2:00pm EDT

Q & A with Nancy Lope z

Thursday, June 4 7:00pm EDT

LPGA Amateurs 2020 Golf Events Update

LPGA Amateurs Golf Department sent an email to all members on May 6 with additional details about the 2020 Golf Events. The following are the highlights of the message and the email in its entirety can be found at this link.

2020 Major Championship Schedule :

The Scramble Open will be held at Pinehurst Resort No. 6 & No. 7, in Pinehurst, North Carolina on August 14-15, 2020.
Cup Finals will be held at Geneva National Golf Club Trevino & Palmer Courses, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on September 30 – October 1, 2020.
The Championship Finals will remain at La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas on November 6-7, 2020.
The Stableford will be held at Sewailo Golf Club at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona on December 4-5, 2020.

Registration for all four Majors opened on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Scramble Open and Cup Finals will remain open until May 30, 2020. Registration for Championship Finals will remain open until July 31, 2020 and Registration for Stableford will remain open until August 31, 2020.

I MPORTANT NOTE: In order to register for any of the 2020 Major Championships your 2020 membership dues must be current.

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