News from the Minnesota Metro Chapter
May 2021
Save the Date!
May
3rd Golf Clinics Begin
5th League Play Begins
7th Clinic
8th    Spring Fling
14th Clinic
July
18th MNn Metro Open
Welcome New Members!
Ann Thompson, Christy Anderson, Kristi Hultman, Stephanie Kolb, Stephanie Hartmann, Ann Ouellette and Jill Zoschke-Luckraft.
Golf Rules
A link to current USGA rules can be found HERE. And if you want to brush up on your golf etiquette, we recommend:
Pace of Play
Take 3 clubs, the one you think it may be and then one higher and one lower.
Quote of the Month
The pressure makes me more intent about each shot. Pressure on the last few holes makes me play better.
-- Nancy Lopez
New "PARtnership" Sponsor Corner
Business: Kelvin Sohl, Edward Jones
Sponsor Discount: Complimentary Portfolio Review
About Kelvin: While growing up on a small family farm in Iowa, his father instilled in him how important financial planning is needed in running a farm. His values and ethics guide me to this day.
Website: 
League Update
The leagues closed on April 23rd with most leagues at full capacity. However, if you are interested in Oak Marsh or Braemar that both start play in June, those leagues have been opened up along with the Saturday 9 as they have capacity for some additional players.

Golf Clinics
Only a couple slots exist within the clinics, Both Ingrid Gallo’s full swing clinic at Columbia Golf Course and Angie Ause’s Full Swing and Club contact clinic have openings for a couple more registrations. See website to sign up.

Handicaps
The Handicap sign-up is independent of the membership for the LPGA Amateurs. At anytime during the year you can register with GolfNet which is free to members, or with MGA for a GHIN number for $25. Both handicap systems are tied to the World Handicap System and will update within Golf Genius. In some cases we have members that are in both systems. Double check your handicap to see if you have two numbers currently active or if the information has been merged.
Spring Fling with BLING
Three spots still open!. We’re playing at the Brookview Par 9 course with tee times starting at 1:00 pm. Specific tee time and foursome group will be coming shortly to those who have signed up. Plan on meeting on the deck afterwards to catch up with old friends, meet some new friends and participate in the prize drawing. Register here: https://www.golfgenius.com/websites/248564?preview=false
National Golf Events
One of the unique benefits of being a Member of the LPGA Amateurs is the opportunity to test your golf skills against Chapter members from across the country. These fun events are held at great courses in various locations. 

Our Chapter members who have played in these events report its always a fun and rewarding experience. You can compete in one – The Virtual Scramble – right here at your favorite course with 3 friends. One of our MN Metro teams won this event last year!  It’s in September, so watch for details. The live events are listed on our website under the Events tab. Check them out!
MN Metro Open
in the Planning Stages

July 18th seems far away, but it’s just around the corner. Summer schedules fill fast. Be sure to reserve the date on your calendar!
We’re looking for volunteers to help make the day a success: a couple more for the planning committee and a few who just want to help the day of the event. If Interested contact Sheila at sheila@snitker.org.  
Thank You to Our Chapter Sponsors
MN Metro Chapter
PO Box 16671,
Minneapolis, MN 55416-2618
(612) 817 0247