A special thanks to our volunteers and all who helped make this day the absolute BEST kick off to our 2024 season! Thank you to Sharon Deans, Shana Neeley, LaWanda Bailey, Glenda Good-Potter, Mary Cossor, Debbie Bordwine, Fannie Jemison, Jan Hey, Linda Letourneau, Marcie Gilreath, Tiffany Anselment, Ashaunta Epps, and Vanessa Palmersheim for all you did to make this event extra special. A big thanks to the staff at Carolina Lakes for seamlessly orchestrating the set up and tear down.

We loved seeing so many old and new faces at the kickoff party! With a near record turnout, we were able to really kick off a new season of Chapter Events. We look forward to bringing some new events to the Chapter and some old events back! Be on the lookout for announcements throughout the season on our social media pages, the website, and this newsletter.

Weekend Tour Events

04/27 - The Revival 11AM $65 - REGISTRATION IS LIVE NOW

05/04 - Charles T. Myers 11AM $50

05/18 - Red Bridge 10AM $69

As a reminder the GGID for Weekend Tour Events is 2024WKEND.

Any questions on events coming up, reach out to LaWanda at eventslpgaamclt@gmail.com.

2024 Magnolia Cup Returns!

The Cape Fear-Wilmington Chapter is hosting the 2024 Magnolia Cup at The Clubs at St. James in Southport, NC. Get your ladies registered to join the Chapter on the Azalea team November 15-17th.The price per player is $310, excluding accommodation. This price will include two days of all-inclusive golf, tips for cart staff, a welcome Tee gift, a Friday evening social with heavy appetizers and a drink ticket, a Saturday breakfast, a Saturday buffet Awards luncheon, and a Sunday grab-n-go breakfast. See the below link for more information!

Golf Rules! No really, Golf Rules!

Have you checked out the LPGA Virtual Community? This is the replacement for the Facebook group which offers a lot of information and a place for you to connect with other LPGA Amateur Chapter members from all over the country (including our Canadian and Dominican Republic Friends)! In the Virtual Community, each week, they go over the rules of Golf to help us all be better with the many (sometimes confusing) rules of Golf! Be on the lookout for Tanner Hall's posts, he is the one who shares these weekly!

We will also be posting more updates on the Charlotte Chapter page as well!

Here is a link to the Virtual Community. VIRTUAL COMMUNITY

2024 Birdie Tree

Our 2024 season is under way and we have our first birdies (or better) reported! Below is our leaderboard. Please remember this is only for when you are playing Chapter sponsored events or LPGA Amateur national sponsored events.

Top Birdie Gals

Nancy Ballard -1

Dawn Chesley -1 (EAGLE!)

Who will be our top Birdie gal for 2024?!? Reminder, we are doing a prize at the end of the year for our top earner! Be sure to report your birdies using the link below. Any questions? Ask Vanessa at communicationslpgaamclt@gmail.com!

New Members

Cortney Cooper----------Mary May

Zeynep Atabay-----------Aeronia Poole

Tammy Forbes-----------Jane Racila

Mary Catherine Grooms

Cynthia Guldy------------Susane Smithers

Sylvia Jones--------------Jean Spangler

Amy Watson

ALL NEW MEMBERS - Be on the lookout for our Q1 New Member Event Email going out soon!

Now that the Season has kicked off, many of you have realized your GHIN was not renewed. If this is you, no worries! Wondering what GHIN is?

Contact Sue Frederick for more information to renew or register and Judy Hillhouse or Nancy Ballard for any questions regarding GHIN.

Fairway Friends

Your 2024 Board is proud to announce the return of Fairway Friends! Fairway Friends is a great opportunity to network and to be paired up with someone in the Chapter who may have more experience! Golf is hard, but with Fairway Friends, it can be fun! We will be pairing up 'Mentors' with those who are interested in being paired up with a Mentor.

We are seeking Volunteers for the Mentor Role. You do not have to be a low handicap to be a Mentor. Only requirement is you have been playing for over 5 years. Please email Fannie letting her know if you are interested and we will provide you more information on the program.

For those interested in being paired up with a Mentor, please email Vanessa to let her know! We will be reaching out with more information and your pairing the first week of May!

LPGA Amateurs Championship Open Registration Opened on April 11



2024 marks the 28th year of the LPGA Amateur Golf Association Championship Open! Join us in this 36-hole tournament is an individual flighted Stroke Play competition where awards will be given for gross and net in all flights. The Championship Open will be held on July 19-20 at Bethpage State Park - Red Course in Farmingdale, NY. Phase 1 registration opened on April 11 at 1:00pm EDT and closes on April 15 at 11:59pm EDT.

Click here for more information!

2024 Biggest Loser Handicap Challenge

Registration for the 2024 Biggest Loser Handicap Challenge opens on Wednesday, May 1!

How low can you go?! This five-month-long, stroke-shaving competition challenges LPGA Amateurs members from across the Association. Prizes will be awarded to the member with the best overall improvement and the most improved member in each flight. 



Click here for rules and registration. 

Questions? Email handicap@lpgaamateurs.com

Member Benefits at Your Finger Tips in the Member Clubhouse

Looking for travel benefits, new golf apparel, discounted golf equipment, training aids, and more? Check out the latest benefits that have been added to the My Benefits portal. The specific details and codes to redeem benefits are only available through the Member Clubhouse. Simply log into the Member Clubhouse, click on the My Benefits tab, and navigate to your preferred benefits.