November 2021
Greetings!

2022 Season Kick Off is Here!

I look forward to seeing everyone at our Kick-Off Celebration on November 9. We have a lot to share with everyone. It will be a great night of fun. 

Sign up is open for this event. This is a great opportunity for new members to meet and mingle with other Chapter members, or if you know someone who is interested in joining our group, bring them along!

Winter play has started. Please look for weekly opportunities. Several great courses and days to pick from. Check our calendar frequently to see the most up to date schedule.

Have a great month everyone!

I hope to see you all soon!
Jackie

Jackie Mazzanti
LPGA Amateurs Golf Association
SWFL Chapter President
2021 LPGA Amateurs SWFL Chapter Board Members
Welcome New Members!
Bonita Springs
Julie Craig

Estero
Andrea Mazzoccoli

Ft Myers
Karen King
Connie Burmaster
Naples
Debbie Sisk

Susan Bank
East Norwich, NY

Carol Freundl
Oshkosh, WI

Deborah Nolan
Oak Hill, VA
October Chapter Event Recap
The chapter's October Event, a Member-Member Best Ball, was held Sunday October 17 at Raptor Bay. We had 46 players, a beautiful day, a beautiful course and great food afterwards. 

A special thank you to the volunteers who helped organize and score the event (resulting in high praise from the Raptor Bay staff): Judy Freiburg, Bree Hartledge, Sue Hoehn, Peggy Meyerwitz, Carol Mirando, Jennie Taylor.  
Congratulations to the winners that day including:
1st Place Low Net: 71
Suzi Ward & Carol Figura
2nd Place Low Net: 73
Peggy Emmart & Vickie Hill
1st Place Low Gross: 77
Sue Kennedy & Bree Hartlage
2nd Place Low Gross: 82
Lisa Livermore & Becky Regan
Closest to the Pin Winners:
Hawk #2: Sue Kennedy
Hawk #4: Dee Anderson
Hawk #6: Nancy Lowrey
Osprey #4: Bonnie Blanchard
Osprey #6: Mary Ford
Season Kick-Off Celebration Dinner 11/9
Join us for our Annual Kick-Off celebration
on Tuesday November 9th, as we welcome new members and present exciting news of all the events and programs the Board and Association has planned for you for the upcoming season.

Price of $40 ($45 guests) includes 3 course plated dinner, inclusive of tax and gratuity, drink ticket and door prizes.

Hope you can join us and bring a guest/s who may have an interest in joining our Chapter.

Special incentives for those that join at the Kick-Off!
Let’s Get This Party Started….
Season Opening Golf & Social Event 11/20
Hope you can join us for a fun morning of golf, with a 9am SHOTGUN start followed by a delicious BBQ style lunch for a special rate of just $75 (members).

We will be enjoying 18 holes of ABCD Scramble format play
at the newly improved Spanish Wells Country Club,
which is now managed by Troon Golf.
The ABCD Scramble format will allow us to mix
players of different abilities,
make new friends and have some fun!

You can select a cart partner at registration, or sign up as an individual, but there will be no foursome pairings requests, as we want to mix up the handicaps and integrate all our newer members so that they can feel welcomed by all.

Lunch will be set at larger tables to maximize the social opportunity to meet each other and have some fun.
Guests will be able to register after 11/10 only,
subject to space so register early and don't miss out!
Save the Date: December 5th
Annual Jingle Bell Open
Mark your calendar for our annual 4 person
Holiday Scramble at Cypress Woods on December 5th. 
This is a fun event with lots of on course surprises!
Registration will open on November 5th.

Enter into the spirit of the season by dressing in your "Merriest" golf attire. Prizes will be given for the best team and individual costumes. This event is open to members and guests with a maximum of 2 guys per 4 some.

We have a 1p shotgun start Rates are $80 for members & $100 for guests, incl: golf, prizes & buffet dinner
Dinner only option is $35.00 to join us for the after golf festivities.

This event is benefiting the Pace Girls of Immokalee. Please bring an unwrapped gift to benefit the Pace Center for Girls of Immokalee. A list of needed items can be found on our website closer to the event.
Players holding PGA Store gift cards should note that those expire at the end of the year. 
Please get out there and go shopping! 
Summer Series is Over
The Summer League roams from one beautiful course to another throughout the summer taking advantage of many private and semi-private courses that are unavailable to most of us during season. 

It takes a lot of effort to find and coordinate tee times
every week at a different location so
many thanks to the league coordinators
for a great round of summer golf:
Judy Freiberg, Jayne Morse, Mo White - Tuesdays
Suzi Ward, Michelle Riordan - Thursdays

Also, we couldn't have had so much fun without the SWFL Chapter members who sweated it out each week with us so a huge thanks to all who showed up each week!
Welcome to the Winter Leagues
  • Saturday @ Stoneybrook is underway; tee times generally start at 9:30. Edee Snyder (oedee48@gmail.com) is the league coordinator for this 18-hole weekly event. Please note there will be no golf on Saturday 11/20.
 
  • Saturday @ Quail Village will begin in December. Kerstin Koenig (kerstin@variety-travel.com) is the league coordinator. Stay tuned to the 123 calendar and the December eBlast for further updates.
 
  • Tuesday @ Hibiscus Nine & Dine begins 11/2; tee times start at 2:30. Mary Erickson (rmgolfers@gmail.com) is the league coordinator for this 9-hole only weekly event. Historically, players have enjoyed food and beverages at Mulligans after the round. 
   
  • Wednesday @ Quail Run begins November 11/3; tee times start at 11:30. Susan Aborn susanaborn@outlook.com) is the league coordinator for this 18-hole weekly event.
 
Watch for further updates on the LPGA Amateurs 123 Calendar

As Events Are Ready For Sign Up - You Can Find them HERE

Thank You to our SWFL Chapter Sponsors
We Appreciate Your Support
Golf Tip:

Scoring Strategy
When playing an 18 hole round, there is approximately 3.5 hours of time between shots when you MUST manage the “self” talk inside your head. Take charge of every decision in the10 second pre shot time frame with a positive image of what you want to do. Can’t work on technical swing mechanics on the course and expect a good result.  Spending less time over the ball contributes to better performance and score.
Important SWFL Chapter Reminders!
Cancellation Policy:
Cancel before deadline:      $10 admin fee charged; this fee will apply to credits & refunds
Cancel after deadline:         Non-refundable 
Extenuating Circumstances?  Credit/refund minus the $10 fee will be granted  
Chapter Event Cancellation:  Full refund/credit issued 
** Request for Cancellation should be sent to the league/fun play event coordinator **

Hole in One Insurance - Just $5!
Feeling Lucky!? The odds are 12,500 to 1 for an amateur golfer to get a Hole-In-One
The long standing tradition of celebrating with your fellow players includes picking up the bar bill for that celebratory round of drinks!
Don't risk it - your next round may be the one! We encourage you to purchase SWFL Chapter Hole-in-One Insurance for just $5! You can elect to participate at any time, and pay at any Chapter related event.
Names on THIS LIST have paid for the insurance
If your name is missing, please contact: kerstin@variety-travel.com
lpgaamateursswfl.com

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