LPGA Amateurs - Columbus | August 2019

CHAPTER NEWS

In This Issue

2020 Chapter Board Elections East / West Challenge & JUST4FUN Scramble Event 2019 Women$ Open Challenge Wrap-up

Upcoming Events Weekend Travel at Windy Knoll GC 2019 Season Finale Weekend Travel at Oakhaven GC League News & VIews News From Headquarters

News & Announcements

2020 Chapter Board Elections One important responsibility of our membership is participation in the annual election of the Chapter Board of Directors. Each year potential candidates respond to the  Call for Nominations  that is sent to our members. All members will soon receive an email with the link to the Chapter Elections ballot.  When you receive the email, please vote for or against each candidate and be sure to enter your responses ASAP. Thank you for your participation in this most important activity. 

EAST / WEST Challenge & JUST4FUN Scramble

This members-only event is for players of ALL LEVELS! One great day of golf, 2 fun formats to pick from! SCORE HIGH!!!  Anyone who has a passion for golf knows that the lower the score the better... but NOT in this event!   In this event, teams of  EAST  vs the  WEST  will be created to fuel this exciting challenge! The teams will be formed with I-71 being the dividing line. Current handicap of 40.4 or below is required and we will be using the Stableford format (adjusted net using handicaps) to SCORE HIGH!! OR wanna be "JUST  NORTH " ? Don't have a handicap but still want to join the fun? We are putting together a just-for-fun scramble to share this great price on a great course!! The days' event will be followed by a  TASTE OF THE  SOUTH  buffet in the clubhouse (included). All this for just $30! 

Sunday, Sept. 22nd Clover Valley GC 1:00 PM Shotgun Get More Info and Register HERE Pre-registration is required, the deadline is Sept.18th.

2019 Women$ Open Challenge Eighteen scramble teams met the challenge at the 2019 WOMEN$ Open Challenge Saturday, August 17th at Cook's Creek Golf Club, hosted by the LPGA Amateurs - Columbus OH. Congratulations to Team White for their great play and overall victory!! Kudos also to Team Neer and Team Cook for their 2nd and 3rd place finish. Great golf ladies - all 18 teams' net scores were under par!! And the build-your-own slider, salad, and sundae bars were a big hit!  Thanks to our wonderful Volunteers for helping make the day a big success!  And many, many thanks to everyone who helped us raise $590 for LPGA Girls Golf!! Check out the event photos on our Facebook page.

Upcoming Events

View and download the current  Calendar of Events , click here .

Weekend Travel: Windy Knoll GC Play a wonderful links course in Springfield. Sunday, Sept. 15th, 12:00 PM, $36 . Windy Knoll Golf Club, established in 2001, is one of the newest in the Springfield area and an excellent addition to the rich golf tradition of Ohio. The links style course honors this tradition. Registration is required for this member / prospective member guest event. We have room for 20 golfers.  Join the fun - register today!!   The deadline is September 9th .

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2019 Finale!! You don't wanna miss this!! It's been quite a 2019 Columbus LPGA Amateurs Golf Season, let's Celebrate!! Brunch with year-end awards... say goodbye to your outgoing Board Members and meet the new 2020 Board...then golf... just for fun. Pick your own 4-some or we will pair up. Players of ALL LEVELS can join in! Support your favorite sports team, wear your team gear and proudly show your colors!! Sunday, October 6th at Delaware Golf Club. Only $25 for this members-only event. Brunch-only option available for $10. Pre-registration required, sign up no later than Sept. 30th.  

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Wait - there's more!! One last weekend travel at Oakhaven Golf Club

Come play on the leaves at scenic Oakhaven Golf Course!  Saturday, October 19th at Oakhaven Golf Club. $35 with cart pay at the course. (Bring your TeeTime Passbook and pay only $25.) Registration is required for this member / prospective member guest event. We have room for 20 golfers.  Join the fun - register today!!   The deadline is October 14th.  

Get More Info and Register HERE

League News & Views

Kudos to these League Members for their great accomplishments! Cheers!

Elizabeth Woods, New Golfer League, First Birdie!

Andrea Nameche, New Golfer League, First Birdie!

Jean Reynolds, WednesDAY Travel, Hole-in-One!

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Safari Gals with Locks!  

Airport League Fun!

Blacklick League

News from Headquarters

Kesier Scholarships Now Available for LPGA Amateurs Members As the Global On-Line Education partner of the LPGA, Keiser University is pleased to offer a  Tuition Scholarship  to all LPGA Amateurs members. The scholarship is applicable in all levels of study and any educational discipline that Keiser University offers at any campus location. In addition, Keiser is pleased to announce that any female Keiser University College of Golf associate program graduate is eligible to apply for LPGA T&CP Class B status and any female Keiser University College of Golf Bachelor program graduate is eligible to apply for LPGA T&CP Class A-2 status. Contact: Todd Dittmar, Associate Director of Admissions Keiser University Flagship Campus TDittmar@keiseruniversity.edu www.keiserseahawks.com www.collegeofgolf.keiseruniversity.edu   561.478.5500

LPGA Amateurs Code of Conduct The vast majority of our LPGA Amateurs members demonstrate exemplary conduct, sportsmanship and courtesy when participating in local and National LPGA Amateurs events, representing LPGA Amateurs and conducting LPGA Amateurs business. We are also aware of times when member behavior is contrary to the standards expected as a member of the LPGA family.  A revised Code of Conduct has been released and can be found this link .  We encourage you to review the Code of Conduct and please let one of the Chapter Board members know if you have any questions.

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 .

Many thanks for the great support of our chapter. Please support our sponsors!

ACE Sponsor

DOUBLE EAGLE Sponsor

EAGLE Sponsors

Contact Us Have something to share with the Chapter? If so, email it to Chapter Communications   LPGA Amateur Golf Assn. Columbus, Ohio Chapter P.O. Box 21806 Columbus Ohio 43221-0806 lpgaamateurs.columbus@gmail.com

Board of Directors President:  Betsy Sherman President-Elect:  Amanda Rich Member Services: Luan Bonner Member Recruitment:  Dianne Thompson Communications:  Cathy Bissonette Events & Activities:  Jana Highwart Marketing:  Lynette Humphrey Golf Programs & Services:  Laura Seed Finance & Records:  Cindy Nye

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