Contents
- From our President
- Paid Flex Play
- Volunteers Corner
- Upcoming Events
- Save the Dates
- Member Spotlight
- A Little Birdie Told Me
- A Little Humor
- Opportunities and Reminders
- Clinics at Turnberry
- Clinics at Golf Depot
- Membership News
- News From Headquarters
- Thank You for Participating
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Key Dates
- May 9th Final Day to Register for Clinics at Turnberry
- May 16th New Golfers League Starts
- May19th Board of Directors Meeting
- May 20-22 PGA Tour Superstore !5% Off
- May 25th CDGA Women's Scramble ABCD at Heritage GC
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Here we are already into May; league play has started, and we are well into our events for the season. This past Sunday was Derby Day at the Golf Club of Dublin. It was amazing to see so many attendees and many were new members and guests. Not to be outdone, Mother Nature dished up a stiff breeze but the rain that was forecast for the entire week before fizzled out and we had a sunny, dry event. Derby Day was planned by our Airport League, and they did such a spectacular job! Read further for more details and visit our facebook page for pictures of all the creative costumes and hats.
At our April meeting, the Board launched a systems strategy project. Our LPGA Amateurs national organization makes software available to each chapter to help with our work. We are reviewing our software to determine whether we are using it to the maximum benefit practical for our chapter. Our goal is to streamline the activities of our board, volunteers, and members while ensuring longevity of our systems and processes. While this a behind the scenes project, it is an example of what the Board undertakes to build a strong and sustainable chapter.
Later in this newsletter is info on clinics, more events, and don’t forget to read our member spotlight and support our generous sponsors!
Lastly, thank you to all of you--our membership--for your ideas, support, and participation. This is truly an active and engaging chapter and I am proud to be a member!
Carla Woodhouse
President
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Not able to play full-time in a 9-hole league but still want to play once in a while? We offer a program for you – the Multi-League Flex Card. We invite Columbus Chapter members who are not already part of a weekly 9-hole league to try out it out.
The Multi-league flex card program offers you an opportunity to play in the eligible leagues, after confirming that space is available for play that week. That includes the Airport, Safari, Tuesday Mentel, Wednesday Afternoon Mentel, Wednesday After Work Mentel, Blacklick Competitive, Blacklick social and Champions leagues.
NOTES:
- Free Flex Play is still available for any paid 9-hole league member.
- If desiring to flex into a competitive league you must meet the handicap criteria for that league.
When you buy your Flex Card, select the number of times you think you will “flex” (play) throughout the season. The fee includes greens fees only, carts are not included except at Safari where carts are mandatory. Each round of golf costs $17.
You will NOT be able to add more plays later. Keep in mind, unused play does not carry over to the next season. The Multi-League Flex "Card" expires at the end of the 2022 Summer League season. When you want to play, confirm availability with the League Captain, present your printed Flex card receipt as proof of payment. The captain will sign your receipt so you can track how many flex rounds you have remaining.
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Georgia Brown
Golf Program and Services Director
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Mentors Needed for New Golfers League
League begins Thursday, May 19 for 14 weeks. The role of the mentor is to support the new golfers in the areas of golf etiquette, basic golf rules and course management. Most importantly, mentors share their knowledge and love of the game. You do not have to be a great or good golfer to mentor, we are looking for mentors with a willingness to help. There is also no requirement for how often you mentor and don't forget you earn birdie bucks! Please contact Deb Allen directly by clicking on this EMAIL to provide your contact information. Please see opportunities to participate in upcoming Clinics below.
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Our events calendar has been updated with the Cincinnati/Columbus Outing and we’ve also had another update to the 2022 Women$ Open - View and download the revised Calendar of Events, click here.
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Saturday, June 11th: Our Big BUT Challenge is back and you don’t want to miss out on this hilarious and fun outing at Wyandot Golf Course! |
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Sunday, July 24th: It’s historically been the Chapter Championship but we’ve got something new coming your way – more details to be shared soon! – but pencil it in for a great event at Oakhaven Golf Course!
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Saturday, July 30th: The Cincinnati/Columbus Chapters are reuniting again at Majestic Springs for a 1pm Shotgun start. Stay tuned for more details on the fun!
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Friday, August 26th: The Women$ Open Challenge is back with a 12noon shotgun start at Champions Golf Course. This event is Open to LPGA Amateur Golf Association Member and Non-member female amateur golfers. USGA approved handicap required. Start posting those 2022 scores now.
More details to follow SOON!!
Our growing Calendar of Events can be found here: click here.
Kate Schroeder
Events & Activities
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Member Spotlight: Elizabeth Shultis |
Elizabeth is a wonderful example of someone who supports their interests with active participation. Recently, Elizabeth became a member of the LPGA Amateurs Columbus Chapter and within several weeks, she volunteered to join the communications committee to help drive our social media presence.
Although she watched golf as a kid, it hasn’t been a lifelong activity for Elizabeth. She took it up just 12 years ago when her work responsibilities included organizing and playing in company golf outings. An avid sports fan, Elizabeth watches a lot of sporting events, and her dream job is to be a sportscaster for ESPN or have a podcast.
In addition to House Manager of the Shultis abode, Elizabeth is the assistant coach for the Big Walnut high school girls golf team. In that capacity, she guides the girls to “have fun with golf but also learn the life skills needed on the course and apply it to everyday things”. Elizabeth walks, cycles, paddle boards and is a yoga teacher. She also gives her time as a volunteer for human trafficking causes.
Besides the LPGA Amateur Golf Association, Elizabeth is a member at NorthStar Golf Club in Sunbury. She says she loves her pitching wedge but has “that” relationship with her putter as it swings between hot and cold. When asked why she joined LPGA Amateurs, she said “to expand the group of people I play with. I am looking forward to meeting new people. I want to challenge myself to not get unsettled when my round is not going well. I am taking what I preach to my girls one shot, one hole at a time.”
When you meet Elizabeth, ask her about her Hawaiian adventures, a place she would love to return to one day for more exploration!
Our goal for the Member Spotlight is to get to know our members off the course. Want to be featured or want to nominate someone for member spotlight?
Marcy Bloom
President Elect
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Opportunities and Reminders |
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Clinics at Turnberry
Want to improve your game and reduce your scores? We have worked with the pros at Turnberry to line up clinics that address specific parts of your game. Choose the one (or more) that you want. Each clinic will be on a Thursday at 7 PM at Turnberry. Each session will last between 60 and 75 minutes. There will be a 5:1 ratio of players to teaching pro. Cost will be $99 for all 4 sessions or $30 per session if you only do not want to attend all 4 sessions. Preference will be given to those who are taking all four sessions when registering.
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May 12 - Shots from 30 yards to 90 yards: Principles behind hitting a more lofted shot that will land softly on the green - Includes: Club selection, Ball position, Weight transfer, and Follow through.
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May 19 - Bump and run shots from around the green: Includes: Club selection, Distance control, and Developing accuracy.
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May 26 - Approach shots from 90-140 yards: Includes: Club selection, Ball position for hybrids, Ball position for a fairway wood, Ball position for a long iron, and Deciding how much extra club to hit if hitting to an elevated green.
- June 2 - Swing tips or pointers for getting an extra 5-15 yards on our drives.
Click here for more information and to Register. The maximum number of golfers for each clinic is 10. Slots will fill quickly. The final day for registration is Monday, May 9. Payments will be made in the pro shop on the first night you attend the clinic.
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Clinics at Golf Depot
There are upcoming Clinics being offered by Leigh Anderson at Golf Depot. She was one of the vendors at the Tee-Off. There are two sessions being offered one starting on Tuesday, May 10th at 7:30 pm and another one starting on Wednesday, May 11th at 7:30 pm. The package includes 6 sessions @ $175 or individual weeks @ $40. Contact Lee Anderson via voice or text at 614 288-7435 or EMAIL for more details.
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Jessica Dowdy
Amanda Lane
Suzanne Flynn
Tina Phillips
Kathy Richards
Jan Koch
Maddie Talbert
Kim Barnes
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Happy 5 Year Anniversaries! |
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New Member Benefit Golf Pass +
We are very excited to announce Golf Pass + as a new member benefit! LPGA Amateurs members will receive a 30-day free trial to Golf Now’s GolfPass+ and 20% off of your subscription if you decide to subscribe. With GolfPass+, you'll enjoy $10 monthly tee time credits, waived fees, cancellation protection on tee times, $100 off golf travel packages, and more! Plus, stream thousands of exclusive instruction videos and lessons from top pros and their coaches. To take advantage of this offer, log into the Member Clubhouse > My Benefits > Member Offers.
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LPGA Amateurs Nancy Oliver - Act Like a Founders Award Nominations Open
In honor of volunteer appreciation week, nominations have opened for the LPGA Amateurs Nancy Oliver - Act Like a Founder Award! This award recognizes one member who exemplifies the spirit of the 13 women who founded the LPGA in 1950, and Nancy Oliver, who founded EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association) in 1991, which became the LPGA Amateurs in 2018. For more information and to nominate a qualifying member, click here.
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New Member Benefit - Summit Golf Brands
We are very excited to announce that Summit Golf Brands as a new member benefit! Members can save 30% on LPGA Amateurs 'logoed' merchandise from Fairways & Greens, Zero Restriction, EP Pro, and B.Daddy. To start shopping and saving, log into the Member Clubhouse > My Benefits > Member Offers. Please note that each above-mentioned brand is listed separately with a link to the specific brand website.
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Member Marketplace - Chapter Recognition Opportunity
We are excited to announce the launch of the Member Marketplace, (formerly known as the Golf Benefits Portal). If you know local, national, and global business owners (including those owned by LPGA Amateurs members), This is a great opportunity for them to market themselves at no charge with exclusive special offers and discounts to the entire LPGA Amateurs membership. And you can help your Chapter qualify for a Xact Xpressions shopping spree by helping to load as many benefits as possible into the Member Marketplace between April 1 and May 31, 2022. Click on this link for details!
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The Biggest Loser Handicap Challenge
Get your game in shape by participating in the five-month-long, stroke-shaving competition, with great prizes for the overall winner and individual flight winners. You can register now for only $15 USD. Read more details and register here!
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Member Benefit - Complimentary and Preferred Pricing at LPGA Events
One of the exciting benefits of the LPGA Amateurs membership is the complimentary entrance (1 member & 1 guest) TO ALL LPGA, Epson, and LPGA Legends Tour events in the US and Canada (excluding the US Women's Open and Solheim Cup). Check out the LPGA and the Epson schedules here and be prepared to show your 2022 LPGA Amateur Golf Association™ Membership ID Card at Will Call for entry.
Check out the additional benefits for LPGA Amateurs members at these events:
Cognizant Founders Cup on May 12-15 at Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, NJ. Members can purchase a Pavilion Pass ticket for $150/day (nonmember price is $200/day). Click here for details and to purchase tickets. The deadline to purchase this ticket is May 4 and this ticket option cannot be purchased at the gate.
US Women's Open on June 2-5 at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, Southern Pines, NC. Members can purchase up to 4 tickets per day at 20% off using the special link and promo code available in the Members Offers in the Member Clubhouse.
KPMG Women's PGA Championship on June 23-26 at Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, MD. Complimentary daily access for members plus one guest by showing LPGA Amateurs ID at Will Call.
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Digital & Print LPGA Amateurs Membership ID
Are you heading to an LPGA Tour event this year or planning to utilize your LPGA Amateurs card to receive other benefits that come with your membership? Your LPGA Amateurs Membership ID can be readily available on your phone! If you want to set up your Digital ID, here are the written instructions, or just watch this video!
You can also print a paper copy of your membership card directly from your Member Profile. The instructions to print your card are available at this link.
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Member Get a Member - Help Us Fill The Ball Again!
Let's fill up the second golf ball! Please continue to invite your friends, family, colleagues and neighbors to join the fun of being an LPGA Amateurs member! Members who recruit new members during this drive can be eligible to win fabulous prizes! For more information on rules and prizes, click here.
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Thank You for Participating... |
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We had ten new members who attended the New Member Orientation on April 19th. We had great conversations with lots of good questions and plenty of interest in volunteering. Please make sure you welcome the new members to your league or foursome! We are so happy to have them to join our chapter and we look forward to getting to know them and help each other along the way!! The next new member orientation will be scheduled for this summer. |
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What a day we had on Sunday!
Despite threats of thunderstorms and rain, through challenging winds and an interesting dice twist, over 100 women showed up dressed to impress at the Derby Day – Run for the Roses! Golf outing!
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Thank you to the Derby Day event committee members! Your hard work and commitment to setting the bar and championing women made this event an incredible start to our golf season.
The committee was led by incredible Lisa Whittaker, with immense support from the Airport League, specifically Karley Mohler, Denise Dietrich, Debbie Smith and Amy Will.
And thank you to our volunteers, Jane McGinnis, Marcy Bloom and Kellie Snyder, who provided us support on the day of the event to make sure everything ran seamlessly!
The mulligans came in handy with all the challenges on the course and, with your support, we raised $345 for the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf program!
Bringing in the MOST laughs for the day was our Best Dressed winners: Tina Phillips, Tonya Adams, Karen Cahill, Betty Phillips.
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And to our winners – we celebrate you!
1st Place (WIN): Karley Mohler, Elizabeth Shultis, Kathleen Hanna
2nd Place: (PLACE): Lisa McCarthy, Susan Alley, Evelyn Johnson, Tacy Bond
3rd Place: (SHOW): Carolyn Machel, Patty McQuirt, Shannon Riley, Kristi Ghidotti
50/50 Drawing Winner: Kathy Lyons
Proximity Winners:
Lori Scott – Closest to the Pin #17
Nancy Green – Closest to the Pin #2
Karley Mohler – Longest Drive #4
Mickey Minister – Longest Putt #18
Thank you, Columbus Chapter, for participating, inviting your guests and starting off the season with a beautiful day to Run for the Roses!
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Many thanks for the great support of our chapter.
Please support our sponsors!
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Contact Us
LPGA Amateur Golf Assn.
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
P.O. Box 21806
Columbus Ohio 43221-0806
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Board of Directors
President: Carla Woodhouse
President-Elect: Marcy Bloom
Member Services: Deb Joseph
Member Recruitment: Brenda Strand
Communications: Carolyn Robinson
Events & Activities: Kate Schroeder
Marketing: Cheri Davis
Golf Programs & Services: Georgia Brown
Finance & Records: Kim Seibert
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