Join Us for Golf in June

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Virtual Women's Golf Day June 2 nd

Set your calendar! This engaging virtual experience will include ways to engage through social media, videos, content and an online charity auction. Register at the below link.

EVENT DETAILS :

Join Barbara & Jack Nicklaus to see their message and more special content just for you.
Follow #WGDunites #Womensgolfday for amazing content from locations and golfers around the globe.
See unique golf locations, learn golf tips, and support Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) by supporting the online auction between May 28 - June 2

A Message From our Board

It's Back to Golf in June !

For most of us, these last few months have been among the weirdest and scariest times in our lives. We have been isolated and alone without the social interactions to which we have become accustomed. We are proud of our members for taking care of yourselves, your families and each other!!

In order to provide safe exercise with a “hint” of the social, we are beginning to schedule LPGA Amateur sponsored golf outings. We will continue to follow the guidance of LPGA corporate as well as state, county and local authorities. And we will each be expected to comply with and support the course regulations that are in effect.

Please remember when you are thinking about golfing with the chapter, your participation is completely voluntary. Please seriously consider the risks involved based on course procedures, state and local information and your own personal situation. REMEMBER :

All members play and participate at their own risk, and should review and adhere to local, state and government advisories.

Chapter News & Events

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

We are excited to announce our first outing is scheduled for June 6th at Pembroke Lakes. We have 3 tee times beginning at 11:24 for $45. I am working with the captains to get courses booked in June for the 2 ^nd and 3 ^rd Saturdays. On the 4 ^th Saturday June 27th we will make our return to Pompano with Justine as the captain, limited to 4 tee times starting at 10 AM for $35.

As the course bookings become available, we will get these outings on the calendar. These will be just “ Golf and Go” . All the courses I have been exposed to in the last few weeks have very specific regulations for being at their venue, aside from the new guidelines for playing golf. We will make sure to include these guidelines in the emails that go out to players along with their pairings.

I know we are all very anxious to get back to golf and the socialization that golf promotes, but the restrictions which the golf courses are imposing make the social aspect that we have always promoted very difficult; and the opportunities that we usually have over the summer to play special golf courses in our summer rotation along with special events are going to have to wait.

We will continue to monitor the updates from the LPGA Amateurs and our county and local leaders and make a decision by the middle of June about the July golf calendar and what it will look like with regard to scheduling weekend outings. - Celeste

See our GOLF CALENDAR to sign up

Member News

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

Welcome our newest member!

Jeannette Engelman

We also welcome back all renewing members!!

Rita Albertine, Barbara Blais, Jeanne Rankine, Jackie Ridgway, Kelly Smith-Lawless, Nancy Suto, Lucette Virazels, Marty Warner and Sherry Woodhouse

Win a FREE 2021 Membership!!

Thanks to all who've already "Rallied" and renewed their 2020 membership. You are entered to win one of 2 FREE 2021 memberships , and w e appreciate your continued patience and loyalty to our chapter. Over 130 members have already renewed through 12/31/2020!

Anyone whose membership expired between January-June and has renewed will be entered in the first 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 - the courses are finally open for play!!!

Headquarter News

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.

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.

Some Things In Golf Are Free - Rules Seminar

Saturday, June 6 at 12pm EST

This LPGA Amateurs webinar will focus on the new rules of golf which can be confusing. Our LPGA Amateurs Rules and Handicap Guru Jeanne Beggerstaff will provide guidance on when and how players can take relief, what is free relief and what is not. So if you can't play golf that Saturday, take advantage of this opportunity!

Online USGA Rules Tools

The USGA has the following new online tools for learning the Rules of Golf:

A Short Course on the Rules , is a new, regular content series, featuring a specific topic highlighted by a short video and an 18-question quiz to test your knowledge (made up of a “front nine” of easier questions and a “back nine” of harder questions). Detailed “thoughts on the round” will be released later, which will include answers to the quiz questions as well as broader topic discussions based around each question.

The Virtual Rules School , is a comprehensive video series covering the Rules of Golf using pictures, animations and videos to help bring the Rules to life – and allowing you to learn at your own pace in the comfort of your own home or on the go.

Lastly, join the USGA Facebook Rules of Golf Group for a friendly discussion on the rules of golf.

OTHER UPCOMING DATES TO SAVE :

June 4: Facebook Live Event 7:00pm EDT - Q & A with Nancy Lopez
June 25: Facebook Live Event - hosted by LPGA/European Tour Professional, Kathryn Imrie
Click here to join the LPGA Amateurs Members Only Facebook Group!!

Instructional Corner

How do You Hit a Flop Shot?

Many golfers fear the flop shot and think it is a magic skill that only tour pros have. Maria Palozola shows how any player can master this very useful shot. Click Here for tips.

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.

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Masked Golfers Karen, Susan, Eileen & Sonia at Pompano Muni 5/21/20

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