THE INVITATIONAL

That's right! We brought back the Invitational! We hosted a 2 person scramble event on October 12th at Warrior Golf Club. We had 10 teams duke it out for the title of Champions! The Duo of Zoe Dommel and Wanda Vincent are back to back Champions as a two-some winning our Top Flight with Linda Letourneau and Judy Hillhouse in Second followed by Chris Nickerson and Lynn Beback in third. For the Second Flight, Lynne Poppe and Vicki Dallis were our First Place winners with Kasia Swierzewski and Zeynep Atabay in Second and Caroline Hollar and Tracy Spencer coming in Third. Congrats to all our participants and Thank You to LaWanda and Fannie for hosting another wonderful event! In the words of LaWanda, "Look for Next Year to be Bigger and Better". Can't wait to see what she has in store for the Chapter next year!

FORE the Good - Charlotte Chapter Gives Back

Your 2023-2024 Board has put an emphasis on Community and as a part of this intention, we will be giving back to the Community. As a part of our 2024 events we've raised a sum of money we would like to give to a cause near and dear to our Chapter's hearts.

To do this, we need input from you on what charities you would like us to donate the funds to. We are going to take the top three suggestions and have the membership vote in the November newsletter and donate the funds raised through the Season Ender to the charity or cause of your choosing.

Please email Fannie Jemison (treasurerlpgaamclt@gmail.com) any recommendations for us to donate these funds to. We would like to focus on golf or women related causes if possible.

Upcoming Weekend Tour Events

Wind down the season with us at these events

11/05 - Charlotte National

11/09 - Season Ender - location TBD

11/16 & 11/17 - Magnolia Cup in Wilmington

2024 Birdie Tree

Our 2024 season is coming close to the end. 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

Judy Hillhouse - 12

Dawn Chesley - 9

Sheila Roseboro - 9

Lynda Wilhelm - 5

Tammy Forbes - 4

Karen Witherspoon - 4

Nancy Ballard - 3

Karen Witherspoon - 4

Phylis Armour - 3

Cindy Moser - 2

Sue Frederick - 2

Tracie Gordon - 2

Vanessa Palmersheim - 2

Fannie Jemison - 2

Vicki Dallis - 1

Caroline Hollar -1

Martina Schmitz - 1

Mary Cossor - 1

Kasia Swierzewski - 1

Zeynep Atabay - 1

*The above is as of 10/7 reported.

Please send in photos of your birdies and golfing for our end of year slideshow as you can!

The Charlotte Chapter Birdie Queen will be crowned at our Season Finale in November! Submit your birdies to be sure you're in the running!

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 above. Any questions? Ask Vanessa at communicationslpgaamclt@gmail.com!

Birdie captured (below) by Sharon Anthony at Mooresville during weekend tour event on October 5th.

Sign up today for our Putting Clinic with John Thompson at Carolina Lakes Golf Course on Sunday October 27th from 1:00 - 2:30.

Clinic is reserved to 12 Participants. You will be paying on-site day of directly to John. Please click the button below to email Vanessa to reserve your spot.

John will be hosting another Clinic with us in November so keep your eyes out for another announcement in the upcoming month!

New Members

Wendylyn Shelton

Maggie Whitman

Leah Hunter

Kimberly Dehler

As a reminder, the top recruiter for the Chapter gets a prize at the end of the year and anyone who recruits 5 + new members gets reduced membership dues!

Looking for Volunteers to "Chip in"

Are you willing to ‘Chip In’ and volunteer for our chapter? Our Chapter Board is completely

comprised of volunteers with lots of great initiatives planned for the remainder of the year into

next year. Only through your efforts combined with your 2024-2025 Board we can push the

Chapter into the new year with renewed energy and even higher goals!

In 2025 we will be voting in a new board and are looking to fill some positions. Our goal is to

get individuals involved now to ensure we have a strong succession pipeline. Below are the

board positions we currently have and some volunteer spots we’re looking to get a boost.

Anyone interested in volunteering for one of the positions below, please let Marcie know.

We are always seeking volunteers interested in helping us with our socials and events so if you are interested in volunteering for events/socials – please let Fannie know and we will add you to our list.

Finance and Records Director (Treasurer)

You will work with Fannie for your first year to ensure you're comfortable and learn the ins and outs of the responsibilities.

The Finance and Records Director position manages the following:

·       Filing of required Chapter Minimum Standards with LPGA HQ

·       Compliance with Chapter and Association Policies

·       Financial Oversight

o  Maintains Chapter Bank Account(s) and investment accounts

o  Develop / Monitor Budget

o  Year End Financials

o  Tax Returns

·       Business Requirements

o  Tax Exempt

o  Incorporation Status

o  Insurance

Communications Director

·       Familiarization and oversight of the LPGA Brand Guidelines to ensure that the Chapter is in full Compliance

·        Oversight of all Chapter communications including the Chapter website, social networks, newsletters, e-blasts.

·       Promotion of the Chapter and its events.

·       Maintenance of the Chapter Website and social media to ensure the content is accurate and continually updated.

Member Services Director

The Member Services Director’s mission is to get members involved, engaged, and having fun with the Chapter, to retain the Chapter’s membership base.

·       Member Welcome Program and Onboarding Process

·       Member Orientations

·       Member participation

·       Volunteer recruiting

·       Volunteer recognition

·       Golf Mentoring Program

Membership Director

Manage and oversee promotion and hosting of member recruitment events and activities:

·       Member Welcome Program and Onboarding Process

·       Member Orientations

·       Member participation

·       Volunteer recruiting

·       Volunteer recognition

·       Golf Mentoring Program

·       Community Collaboration and Relations

Golf and Events Director

Manage and oversee those who contribute to the organization, promotion & hosting of:

·       Golf Activities: golf-related events, leagues, golf education

·       Non-Golf Activities: Social and networking groups and other events

·       Special Events

·       Charity Events

·       Inter-Chapter Events (ex. Lone Star Cup, Magnolia Cup)

·       Chapter Championship

·       Handicap System

·       Rules, Etiquette & Handicap Education

·       Chapter Events Calendar

·       Golf Mentoring Program 

LPGA Amateurs' Nancy Oliver - Act Like a Founder Award

Nominations Open

Nominations are open for the 2024 Nancy Oliver - Act Like a Founder Award until November 22, 2024. This award recognizes one current LPGA Amateurs 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.

Tips for Playing Golf in the Fall

Do you enjoy playing golf in the fall with all the beautiful colors and cooler temperatures? And yet also find it a little more challenging with the piles of leaves hiding your ball, the start of construction projects on the course and earlier sunsets? A USGA article provides tips to make your rounds more enjoyable! Check out Turning Over a New Leaf: Common Fall Occurrences on the Course that is available in the LPGA Amateurs Virtual Community.