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Rochester Chapter Newsletter - September 1, 2024 | |
Hello Members,
I hope your August was enjoyable and you had many opportunities to play a lot of GOLF. As the leagues wind down, consider playing in the last few weeks of weekday and weekend play dates.
2024-25 Elections
The 2024-25 election process for the board of directors is underway. Please keep an eye out for election related emails. I encourage you to take a few minutes to read and review each candidate's personal statement to understand their qualifications and reasons for running for specific roles. Members' votes are needed and very much appreciated.
REMINDER
Season Ending Tournament at Webster Golf Club
REGISTRATION CLOSES September 8th @ 5:00pm
This is a two-person best ball team event
Get your twosome together and designate your team at sign up
Sunday September 22nd, 2024
1:00 Shotgun
LOOKING AHEAD
This year, Fall & Winter INDOOR Golf Leagues include
Big Oak, East Rochester, Webster CC and Avid Indoor Golf located in Greece
Sign up – Play – Have Fun - Make Friends
Thanks for reading the September 1st 2024 Newsletter
Best regards,
Mary
Mary Faggiano
Chapter President
president.lpgaamateursroc@gmail.com
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The Travel Play Days for each upcoming week will
open on Sunday and close on Tuesday of that week
Click HERE to view & register for upcoming Travel Play Days!.
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THURSDAY TRAVEL
PLAY DAYS
- Sept. 5th @ Morgan's Crossing
- Sept. 12th @ Mill Creek
- Sept. 19th @ Timber Ridge
- Sept. 26th @ Conesus
PLEASE NOTE:
Thursday Play Days end
Sept. 26th
Joyce Spears & Nancy Booth will share the responsibility of Thursday Travel Play Days Coordinator. They will arrange locations for play.
You can play 9 or 18 holes.
Starting tee times generally begin between 9:00 and 9:30 AM.
Payment is made directly to the course at time of play.
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18 HOLES WEEKEND TRAVEL PLAY DAYS
- Sat., Sept. 7th @ Reservoir Creek
- Sat., Sept. 14th @ Batavia
PLEASE NOTE:
18 Hole Weekend Play Days end Sept. 14th
Colleen O'Mara is 18-Hole Weekend Travel Play Days Coordinator.
Starting tee times begin at approximately 12 noon.
Payment is made directly to the course at time of play.
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9 HOLES WEEKEND TRAVEL PLAYDAYS
- Sun., Sept. 15th @ Victor Hills/North
PLEASE NOTE:
9 Hole Weekend Play Days end Sept. 15th
Esta Richter is the 9-Hole Weekend Travel Days Coordinator.
Starting tee times begin at approximately 12 noon.
Payment is made directly to the course at time of play.
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Upload the Golf Genius App to use at our events! | |
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Our Chapter will be using the Golf Genius App at our events.
- One person on each team will record a team score on her phone after the team completes that hole.
- This will engage golfers with live scoring and leaderboards through the free mobile app
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What's Happening in September... | |
Rochester Chapter End-of-Season Golf Event
WHEN: Sunday, September 22nd
WHERE: Webster Golf Course
FORMAT: 2-Person Best Ball
TIME: Shotgun start at 1:00 PM
Dinner will follow once golf is completed
This is the last major golf outing the Chapter will be scheduling this season.
Find a golf partner, sign up and get ready for a fun afternoon at Webster GC.
Registration is OPEN! Click HERE
Registration will close on Sept. 8th
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What's Happening in October... | |
Fall Indoor Big Oak Toptracer Golf League
WHEN: Oct. 10th - Nov. 21st (6 weeks)
WHERE: Big Oak Driving Range & Golf Shop
FORMAT: 2-Person Teams
(You may choose a partner or we will pair you.)
TIME: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
This is a recreational league where you will play 9 holes on a different simulator course each week.
Registration is OPEN! Click HERE
Registration will close on Oct. 2nd
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Fall Indoor Avid Golf League
WHEN: Oct. 16th - Dec. 11th (8 weeks)
WHERE: Avid Indoor Golf & Fitness
TIME: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
This is a recreational league where you will play 9 holes on a different simulator course each week.
Registration is OPEN! Click HERE
Registration will close on Oct. 2nd
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Mark Your Calendar with Upcoming Chapter Events | |
LPGA Amateur Golf Association-Rochester
(unless otherwise noted)
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
- 09/22/24 - Chapter End-of-Season Event @ Webster GC
- 09/23/24 - RDGA Women's Open @ Locust Hill CC
OCTOBER EVENTS
- 10/10/24 - Indoor Golf League @ Big Oak starts
- 10/16/24 - Indoor Golf League @ Avid Indoor Golf starts
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It's All About Our Members | |
What a day Jane Van Hee had at Thursday Play Day at Ravenwood. Jane had not 1, not 2, but 3 birdies on the back nine that day! She's pictured here with 4some partners Mary Kay Masters, friend Diane, Jane & Pat O'Brien enjoying some birdie juice! | |
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Heather Evans made a Hole-in-One on Aug. 29th while playing at Durand GC. This was on Hole 17 Par 3, a hole that is 114 yards and Heather made the shot with an 8 iron. Congratulations Heather on this special golf accomplishment! | |
Re-Cap of 2024 LPGA Amateurs-Rochester Invitational
The weather was quite warm and humid and the rain almost held off. Most of the seventy-six (76) players finished before it rained. The format of a 4-person scramble with a twist proved to be a fun event. Each of the four players on the team was a particular "animal" and that determined who hit the tee shot on each hole...but we didn't know who that would be until we reached the hole and saw the animal picture there! Once we finished the golfing we met in the clubhouse for a delicious buffet dinner that ended with ice cream sundaes and brownies.
A special "Thank You" to Wild Wood CC, a Double Eagle Sponsor, for hosting our event. Thank You to Mike Sweazy, Mike Mancari and the Cart Golf Helpers for all they did to make our event successful.
Mary Faggiano won "Closest to the Hole" on Hole 5.
Karen Lejman won "Closest to the Line" on Hole 14.
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1st Place Winners: Cathy Murray, Barb Baron, Rachelle Less & Esta Richter | |
2nd Place Winners: (Photo on right) Betty Fedorjaka, Lynn Daley, Deb Celestino & Theresa Seil | |
All participants received a sleeve of srixon golf balls with our Chapter logo as part of their tee gift bag . These golf balls were donated by Ace Sponsor Todd Vangellow.
Door Prizes Donations:
RDGA: 4-$50 Wegmans Gift Cards
Sycamore GC: Green Fees for Foursome
Byrncliff Golf Resort: 4 Rounds of Golf
Champion Hills: 4 Guest Passes
Perri's Pizzeria: Coupons for 4 Large pizzas
Ravenwood GC: 4 Rounds of Golf
Wild Wood CC: 2 Rounds of Golf and 4-$25 Gift Cards to Pro Shop
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Successful events begin and end with our volunteers!
Registration Table: Esta Richter, Cathy Murray
Selling Drawing Tickets: Marie Bianchi, Ernestine Montanaro
On-Site Helpers: Alayne Gosson-Kane, Luanna Andrews
Golf Genius Paperwork: Anne Levitt
Event Director: Colleen O'Mara
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RDGA 2024
Tournament Schedule
Check out their tournament schedule and plan which events you want to play. The Two Person Tournaments are very popular among our Rochester Chapter members.
Click HERE for RDGA schedule
Second Wave opened July 1st
SAVE THE DATE....Register Now for the 2024 RDGA Women's Open on September 23rd at Locust Hill CC
Click HERE for more details and REGISTER for the RDGA Women's Open
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NYSGA 2024
Tournament Schedule
Any of our Chapter members are eligible to participate in NYSGA Amateur Series as long as you maintain a GHIN Handicap Index. The tournaments are scheduled across the state at some very nice courses.
Check out the NYSGA schedule HERE.
NYSGA Amateur Series @ Links at Hiawatha on August 5th
Results are:
Women's Gross
Women's Net
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NYSGA Amateur Series @ En Joie CC on August 6th
Results are:
Women's Gross
- 1st Place: Denise Olson
- 2nd Place: Mary Beth Fiore
Women's Net
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NYSGA Amateur Series @ Corning CC on August 19th
Results are:
Women's Gross
- 1st Place: Denise Olson
- 2nd Place: Luanna Andrews
Women's Net
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1st Place: Colleen O'Mara
- 2nd Place: Karen Miller
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NYSGA Amateur Series @ Ravenwood on August 26th
Results are:
- Women's Gross
- 2nd Place: Yelena Odeychuk
- 3rd Place: Nancy Booth
- 4th Place: Mary Beth Fiore
- 5th Place: Kim Ekiss
Women's Net
- 1st Place: Wendy Bolton
- 2nd Place: Ellen Weeks
- 3rd Place: Kris Canessa
- 6th Place: Karen Miller
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These Chapter members participated in the two-day NYS Women's Senior & Super Senior Amateur Championship at Ontario GC.
Results are:
Senior Gross
- 27th Place: Kris Canessa
- 42nd Place: Kim Ekiss
- 44th Place: Mary Kay Masters
Super Senior Gross
- 11th Place: Wendy Bolton
- 16th Place: Nancy Booth
- T17th Place: Heather Evans
- T25th Place: Mary Beth Fiore
- T32nd Place: Deb Donovan
- T37th Place: Theresa Daum
- 42nd Place: Marcia Osuch
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LPGA Amateurs-Rochester Region 2024 Board of Directors | |
President: Mary Faggiano Membership Services: Kathryn Douglas
Membership Recruitment: Karenne Roberts Finance & Records: Cherrie Main
Golf Events & Activities: Colleen O'Mara Marketing/Sponsorship: Luanna Andrews
Leagues & Clinics Director: Anne Levitt Communications: Tara Henry
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Questions? Concerns? Comments?
Please send them to the email listed below and they will be directed to the appropriate board member:
president.lpgaamateursroc@gmail.com
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....From our Sponsors!
Hey members,
Check out these special offers from our Chapter Sponsors!
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LADIES WEDNESDAYS
Every Wednesday between 9:00am and 10:00am enjoy a FREE instructional session, taught by our Pro John Rose, with the purchase of a medium bucket.
SENIOR THURSDAYS
Every Thursday between 9:00am and 10:00am enjoy a FREE instructional session, taught by our Pro John Rose, with the purchase of a medium bucket.
SPECIAL!!!
At any of the LPGA Amateurs-Rochester Chapter Events held at Big Oak Driving Range, members who participant in that event will receive a 10% discount
on any purchases made that day.
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Champion Hills Golf Course Special Pricing
Our Chapter is now an "affiliate member"
Rates for our Chapter members
9 holes with cart: $35 and 18 holes: $45
Darlene Somers: Club PGA Pro
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New Member Benefit - Ontal Logo Apparel
Ontal is now an LPGA Amateurs licensed vendor! Ontal offers an exclusive collection of custom golf shirts and apparel to LPGA Amateurs members. If you are looking for that special logo shirt for you or your team, check out the details in the Member Clubhouse > Benefits Page > Member Offers.
This sight is password protected. Once you find the Ontal ad you will see the password.
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At Nancy Lopez Golf, Inc. you'll find apparel, equipment & accessories. Click on the LOGO & check out the 20% discount and Free Shipping for LPGA Amateurs members!!
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Cindy Miller, Eagle Sponsor, offers One Person Play Lessons or Two-Hour Group Playing Experience. Check out Cindy's website for more details about her lessons. Click HERE for details
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You'll find lots of logoed apparel, headgear, bags and accessories at LPGA Amateurs Golf Shop!
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At Girls Golf you'll find apparel, equipment & accessories.
LPGA Amateurs logo apparel!!
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This sports apparel shop has LPGA Amateur Golf Association logo apparel and accessories. Click on the LOGO & check out the 25% discount for our logoed apparel!
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We Love Our Chapter Sponsors:
Their support helps us give more value to you, our members.
- Sponsors donate prizes for our events and we all love prizes!
- Sponsors help us keep our event costs lower . . .
- And when our event costs are lower, more people participate & that makes it more fun for everyone!
Click on the logo to check out the website!
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The Rochester District Golf Association (RDGA) is an Allied Golf Association of the USGA. Its primary responsibility lies in the delivery of USGA Core Products and Services to each of its member clubs. Founded in 1929, the RDGA remains committed to enhancing the golfer experience in the greater Rochester area and to growing and improving the long term health of the game we love.
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A huge shout out to our ACE Sponsor,
Alecia Fisher Dougherty, CFP®. Alecia won the Women of Excellence award for 2023! The 2023 Women of Excellence are leaders of impressive achievement and this year there were 50 honorees. They are making a difference at work, at home and in their communities. Congratulations to Alecia. She has given back to the community by mentoring young females who are entering a male-dominated industry. Since 2016, she has mentored women who are interested in financial planning and pursuing their Certified Financial Planner certification. Alecia, along with supporting LPGA Amateurs – Rochester Chapter, also is a member of the Small Business Council of Rochester and the Beta Gamma business fraternity and volunteers with the Rochester chapter of Dress for Success. While doing all this, Alecia and her husband have transitioned from Echelon Wealth Advisors, LLC to Naviter Wealth. It is an honor to have her in our Chapter!
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Club Champion is the #1 club fitter in the country, but they know they aren’t the only choice. The club fitting industry is growing and Club Champion continues to offer the absolute best custom club fitting on the market. At Club Champion, the kind of data that transforms a golfer’s game is gleaned using the best technology in the industry. From TrackMan Pro full-swing analysis to putter stroke measurement using SAM PuttLab, the technology focused philosophy is laser-focused on one thing – making the golfer better. The in-depth process starts in the fitting bay and ends with the golfer shooting lower scores. Every step along the way is designed to match custom golf clubs to the golfer’s individual swing. Club Champion has been ranked as a Golf Digest Top 100 Club Fitter for over a decade and that’s no mistake. On average, they find 20+ yards off the tee, and 10+ yards better dispersion for customers.
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Debby Murphy from Webster Golf Club is our Ace sponsor for the 3rd year in a row. Since she returned to the Rochester area, it has been a great partnership. In 2023, we will have an 18- hole day league there and we have taken advantage of the six new simulators available in the off-season. Lessons are available on simulators where you can sign up on the website, or once the weather is better, of course outside. Please think of Webster Golf Club the next time you think of golfing.
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Srixon is an ACE Sponsor for our Rochester Chapter. In 2023 & 2024 golf seasons, Tim Vangellow representing RDGA along with Todd Vangellow from Srixon, donated Srixon golf balls with our Chapter logo to be given to our Chapter members. Todd is a sales representative with Srixon and provides clinics for our members.
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In 1971, Big Oak started as a small family business, offering our area the first public driving range. In 1979, they expanded, by adding the golf shop. This brought equipment, clothing and accessories to their customers.
To this day, Big Oak's mission remains the same... to offer their valued customers the latest and best in golf equipment, clothing and services. Their success is achieved only because of their experienced and knowledgeable staff. Thanks to their qualified staff and loyal customers, Big Oak is celebrating over 50 years of helping the customer perfect the wonderful game of golf.
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A 36 Hole Golf Experience located just south of Rochester, NY where you can choose to play Charleston Pines or Island Oaks; either one will guarantee a fun round of golf. When finished playing, stay and eat at our spacious dining area in the clubhouse. Our courses have been voted "Best Greens", "Friendliest Staff", and "Best Kept Secret" by Golf Rochester 2 years in a row. Our Semi-Private (open to the public) golf facility is within minutes from Rochester, NY, and is surrounded by the beautiful Bristol Mountains. We have an onsite Practice Green, Chipping Green and Driving Range. Lima Golf & Country Club are the preferred courses for golf tournaments and Leagues around the Finger Lakes and Rochester area.
Have your special occasion, wedding, corporate meeting, club gathering, or reunion at the Lima Country Club & Party House and we will ensure it is a success. We can comfortably seat up to 200 guests!
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Maust and Leone is a new Double Eagle Sponsor for our LPGA Amateurs-Rochester Chapter. They are experienced and licensed Medicare brokers who focus on education and total client satisfaction. Medicare can be confusing! Our LPGA Amateurs member Theresa Seil is a Licensed Insurance Agent affiliated with Maust & Leone. Theresa provides education to clients as a foundation to their Medicare journey. Each client’s needs are different, and Theresa uses a fully consultative, needs-based approach to help her clients select a proper Medicare Advantage or Supplement Plan to best fit their needs. As the needs of the client change, she can help find a plan that changes with them. To schedule your FREE consultation or for more details, contact Theresa at: theresas@maustandleone.com or call/text 585-507-6316, TTY 711.
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Linda Opalisky brings over 30 years of professional teaching experience to Webster Golf Club. Through the years, Linda played on the Futures mini tour, taught in golf schools in Florida and New York and has attended numerous PGA and LPGA seminars thus keeping abreast of innovations on the instructional side of the game. She has created programs to promote her personal philosophy that golf is a game for a lifetime and should be fun to both learn and play. As a result of her success and dedication, she has been selected to the PGA President’s Council for Growing the Game through Player Development Programs every year beginning in 2004 to the present.
Linda emphasizes alignment, routines, and the short game because those parts of the game don’t know or care if you are young or old, strong or weak, male or female. All are crucial to lowering your score. Understanding the four basic positions of the follow‐ thru is important too, because when standing still anyone can be as good as a tour player. Linda often uses ‘on course’ instruction because just hitting balls is not at all like playing the game.
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Cobblestone Capital Advisors has become a Double Eagle Sponsor for our LPGA Amateurs-Rochester Chapter again. Their offerings include traditional investment management and wealth management services, as well as private investments and family office services. Cobblestone employs a customized goals-based approach to wealth management, which is guided by the unique needs and objectives of each client. Our LPGA Amateurs member, Tara Henry, is a Principal and the Director of Operations at Cobblestone and can provide further information or answer any questions you may have. Thank you to Cobblestone Capital Advisors for your support of LPGA Amateurs- Rochester Chapter.
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Seneca Hickory Stick is a new Double Eagle sponsor this year. The Northeast Regional Cup Qualifier will be held at this course September 8th & 9th. Named to reflect the presence of rare and protected Shellbark Hickory trees on site, Seneca Hickory Stick features a picturesque layout highlighted by tranquil lakes and ponds, native plants and grasses that are surrounded by large mature trees.
The Robert Trent Jones II design weaves its way through some of the finest topography for golf in the entire region. Combining the absolute best course conditions and customer service levels in the area, Hickory Stick redefines Premium Daily Fee Golf in Western New York.
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Architect Craig Schreiner's masterpiece opened in 1996 with a beautiful 18 Hole Scottish links-style golf course featuring rolling hills and large undulating greens. The Links at Greystone was sculpted amidst the natural features of the land with Scottish-style mounding, tall native grasses, and pot bunkers. Playing to a Par of 72 and just over 7,200 yards from the championship tees, Greystone offers 4 sets of tees on every hole to ensure the course is playable, challenging, and rewarding for golfers of all skill levels. Simply put, this golf course layout is a must play for anyone in Western/Central New York.
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Lying in the heart of the Genesee Valley, just 20 minutes from downtown Rochester, FarView offers one of the most beautiful and interesting layouts in Livingston County. The greens at FarView are some of the largest and best manicured in the area. They now offer discounts listed on their website, such as Play All Day or Purchase a 5 rounds at a discount! They are located at 2419 Avon-Geneseo Road, Route 39, Avon, NY 14414. Contact the course at 585-226-8210 for tee times to support our Double Eagle Sponsor.
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Whether you are looking for the perfect place to play golf, enjoy a drink at the bar or on the patio overlooking the golf course or even a relaxing dinner with the special someone, Wild Wood Country Club has it all. Our Executive Chef has helped bring the country club back to Wild Wood,
"Wild Wood Country Club was founded as a private country club in 1968 known as Thunder Ridge Country Club. In 1980 the club changed names to Wild Wood Country Club and became semi-private allowing non members to play. The club was recently take over by Henrietta natives Mike & Liz Sweazy. We have spent the last 5 years improving the level of service, appearance and golf course drainage. The club has transformed into a full service year round banquet facility, golf course and indoor simulators allowing for year round golf leagues and tournaments. In 2019, Wild Wood was selected as #18 Public/Semi-Private golf course in New York State. What an accomplishment in only 6 full years of ownership."
-Mike Sweazy, PGA General Manager / Director of Golf
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AVID Indoor Golf is home to the best simulator technology available where you can play, practice and compete with your clubs and real golf balls. Indoor golf has come a long way since hitting into nets, practice areas and old technology. Here you and your friends will have an experience like no other, playing on your choice of over 90 world-famous golf courses. Each golf course has been carefully reconstructed with realistic 3D graphics, surround sound, customizable wind and weather conditions.
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Cindy Miller, our latest Double Eagle sponsor, is a graduate of the University of Miami where she began as a walk-on and gained All American status her senior year on the Division I Women’s Golf Team. She served as Team Captain and helped her team win the NCAA National Championships in 1977 and 1978.
A veteran of five U.S. Women’s Opens, she is a former LPGA Tour Player and presently a Class A LPGA Professional. Currently she plays on the Legends Tour, the Official Senior Tour of the LPGA and sits within the top 50 of their career money list. She competes with such LPGA Tour stars as Nancy Lopez, Pat Bradley, and Annika Sorenstam.
As a Certified Behavior, Motivation, and Emotional Intelligence Professional, she is sought after as a speaker, coach, and corporate trainer. She uses decades of competitive golf experience and a lifelong pursuit of personal potential to inspire, educate and challenge individuals, teams, and corporations to unlock potential and improve performance.
Voted the 2010 National LPGA Teacher of the Year, she has also been named Player of the Year for the Northeastern United States. Cindy is among “The Top 50 Women Teachers in the United States” ranked by Golf Digest Magazine and The Top 50 Women Teachers in the World by The Women’s Golf Journal. She was recently named the 2021 Nancy Lopez Golf Achievement Award winner for her leadership, passion, giving, and approachability.
Although her list of credentials is impressive, perhaps Miller is best known for her appearance on The Golf Channel’s hit reality series The Big Break III: Ladies Only in early 2005. Miller’s patience, skill and steady play propelled her to success on the show, where she outplayed seven other contestants.
She can be seen frequently on Golf Channel, LPGA Women’s Network, and Womensgolf.Com giving her simple yet profound golf tips. She is the co-host of the podcast “The Women of Golf”, a columnist for The Buffalo News, and a Senior Editor for Golf Tips Magazine.
Look for future clinics that will be coming using our new sponsor!
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Rod Christian started the New York Golf Trail in 2010 because it used to be such a hassle to set up a golf trip in New York state. Rod is now President. Today, a New York golf trip has never been easier thanks to New York Golf Trail. The organization will make sure everything goes smoothly for you. The organization has earned outstanding Google reviews and are proud of their exceptional customer service. They make sure your trip is memorable and fun! The organization is based in Rochester, a golf mecca and the organization is always checking out new courses and hotels throughout the state to add to the Trail.
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Southern Meadows Golf Club is located at 1025 Rush Scottsville Road in Rush. It is a 9-Hole links-style course with one of the area's best driving ranges with newly added target greens. This course now holds a USGA Course Rating which allows players to enter their scores in the GHIN Handicap System. Southern Meadows provides a variety of food at the Hospitality Grille & Pub to eat-in or take out. Mike Clawson, PGA Professional, offers private golf lessons. Call 585.533.2440 to inquire about lessons, leagues and events being offered at Southern Meadows.
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BIRDIE SPONSOR
Pro Andrew Blatnik
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BIRDIE SPONSOR
Byrncliff Resort & Golf Course
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PAR SPONSOR
Perri's Pizza
Michael Perri, Owner
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PAR SPONSOR
Pro Darlene Somers
Champion Hills CC
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COVID-19 General Recommendations for Members of LPGA Amateurs - Rochester
- Participation in any LPGA Amateurs Chapter events is strictly voluntary and is a personal decision. Members are encouraged to review and follow national, state, and local recommendations.
- Be aware of general precautions to avoid COVID-19, including social distancing, hand washing and other hygiene practices such as wearing a facial covering.
- We appreciate your understanding that changes in conditions and restrictions may require modifications, and possibly cancellations of Chapter events.
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