Every month, we'll introduce you to a member of the Madison Chapter's leadership team. This month, get to know Chapter President, Brenda Homeister!

Join fellow LPGA Amateurs Madison Chapter members for Happy Hour at PinSeekers in DeForest on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 5:30-7:30pm.

We will have 3 bays reserved, so bring your clubs to hit some balls at this new facility! This event includes the cost of the bays, but members will be expected to pay for their drinks and food.

@PinSeekers

6909 River Road

DeForest, WI 53532

Have you checked out the new LPGA Amateurs Virtual Community yet? This new resource allows you to connect with LPGA Amateurs members locally AND globally. You are automatically a part of the virtual community by being a member of the Madison Chapter! Note that access to your member ID will now be through the Virtual Community (see details and instructions in the "Belong" section below).

Do you have a rules question? Ask it in the Rule of the Week forum in the Member Hub, and headquarters leadership will answer!

Looking for a playing partner while you're on vacation? Connect with members from a chapter near your destination to get the inside scoop on the best golf in the area and find a group of women to play a round or two with!

Looking for a local playing partner outside of our leagues? Post in the Madison Chapter community to see who is available.

Want to sell or buy used equipment, accessories, or golf clothes? We have a thread in the Madison Chapter community specifically for that purpose!

5501 Schroeder Rd

Madison, WI 53711

5:30pm-7pm

Every month we will highlight an interesting or commonly misunderstood rule. Keep reading to learn the latest!

Loose impediments and movable obstructions are two categories of items that the Rules do not consider part of the challenge of playing the game; therefore, they can be moved. Loose impediments are unattached natural objects such as sticks, leaves, twigs, and blades of grass so long as they are not fixed or growing, solidly embedded in the ground, or sticking to the ball. Movable obstructions are artificial objects that can be moved with reasonable effort such as a water bottle, scorecard, broken tee, trash can, bench, etc.

Loose impediments and movable obstructions can be moved anywhere on or off the golf course, including in bunkers and penalty areas, even when your ball also lies in the bunker or penalty area. If your ball moves when moving a movable obstruction, there is no penalty and you simply replace the ball. However, you need to be careful when moving loose impediments because if that causes your ball to move, you get a one-stroke penalty (with only a few exceptions) and must replace your ball. 

Find more information on this rule at the USGA website!

We are thrilled to announce that this year's Women's Golf Day Outing is being held at the newly renovated TPC Wisconsin on Tuesday, June 11, 2024! Celebrate women in golf at this one-of-a-kind course with us! More information and registration will be announced as the outing approaches.

We'd also love feedback on what format you'd like to play at the outing this year. Let us know by completing the poll below!

In scrambles, players take turns teeing off, and then all players play from the spot of the best shot.

In best ball, each player plays their own ball throughout the round, and the lowest score on each hole is used as the team score.

Don't let a little cold and snow get in the way of your golf game! Below are some places to keep swinging until Spring and sunshine return.

Mark you calendars!!! The 2024 LPGA Amateurs tournament schedule has been released!

Whether you've never played in a tournament before or have a room full of trophies, any member with a current handicap (no matter how high or low) is encouraged to sign up and experience the thrill of competition!

The LPGA Amateurs offers a variety of team and individual competitions, including stroke play, match play, scrambles, and more! Keep an eye out in future newsletters for introductions to the various golf formats.

For the complete tournament schedule, click here!

You do not want to miss out on all the FUN the LPGA Amateurs has planned for next year! If you haven't already, here is a friendly reminder that now is the time to renew your LPGA Amateurs Membership for 2024! 

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at membership@lpgaamateurs.com if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you again in 2024!

Do you want to get more involved with our organization? We have ample opportunities for you to volunteer with us ranging from single-day opportunities all the way to serving on our Board of Directors.

Contact us at madisonlpgaamateurs@gmail.com for more information and to get added to our team of volunteers!

The process to obtain a digital Membership ID is changing and we will be using the Virtual Community instead of ID123 starting on January 1, 2024. Members can use a digital version or a printed copy of their LPGA Amateurs Member ID, and instructions can be found at this link.

Please note that either the new LPGA Amateurs Member ID or the printed ID card will be needed to access member benefits, including entry to LPGA Tour events in 2024. Additional information regarding the process to access 2024 LPGA Tour Events will be sent out soon.

It’s no secret, members are the best supporters and promoters of the LPGA Amateurs! Now is the time to invite your friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors to join in the fun of being an LPGA Amateurs member! The LPGA Amateurs is hosting a Member Get A Member Drive (presented by Callaway Golf) and we know that YOU can make our target of adding 1,000 new members by June 30, 2024 a reality. AND…members who recruit new members during this drive can be eligible for great incentives!. Click here for details.