Welcome to our Newest Members
Elyce Rembos, Jodie Roberts, Ellen Privitera, Nicone Gordon & Maria Beckett
& Welcome Back to Returning Members!
Barbara Hensenne, Angie Carroll & Veronica Trigo
We are grateful for each of you who continue to tell your friends and co-workers about the LPGA Amateurs. For those who renewed in 2020, look for a gift from LPGA Headquarters - a logoed LPGA Amateurs bag tag plus a PGA Tour SuperStore gift card!
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Kudos to member Laurie Villa and sponsor Spirit Airlines for supporting a new program within the First Tee of Broward. This new program runs for 9 weeks at the Grand Palms Golf Resort and is geared to introduce and train nine athletes to compete in the Special Olympics golf competitions this fall..
Laurie serves as a Director for the First Tee, and we congratulate her for volunteering to help this worthy organization, which provides instructional programs not only for youth but also for our veterans. |
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Calling for Special Events Volunteers
Our Ft. Lauderdale Chapter puts on some very special, fun golf events throughout the year. Quite sadly, we lost our member Celeste this past January, who was an integral part of setting up many of these events and making them so enjoyable. Thanks to those of you who have stepped up to arrange and assist in the events already held in 2021, and to those who have committed to other upcoming events.
We are looking for a few more members to organize the Tournament for the Cure, and the Turkey Trot. We could also use volunteers to help with registration and 50/50, etc. at these and other events. It would be great to fill in the volunteer roster for the upcoming 2021 events as early as possible. To read a testimonial on being a volunteer from Kathy Beard, the Blarney Blast chair, click here.
If you are willing to volunteer for an event committee, please contact our
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June 1 is Women's Golf Day. Since it falls on a Tuesday each year, we are looking to offer a variety of locations and times for group clinics, to bring our members together and hone our golf skills.
Per our recent survey, most members were interested in short game skills, like reading the greens, hitting out of bunkers, chipping and pitching.
Lucette Virazels has generously offered her time to research clinics for us and is suggesting we hold a Golf-a-Thon on June 1st. Below is a partial list of one-hour Pitching or Chipping/Putting Clinics. Please email Lucette with both a first and second choice, in case one fills up. All who wish to participate in this Golf-a-Thon must sign up with Lucette by May 8th.
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Pembroke Lakes - 9:00am - $25 with Harry Parker, PGA Pro
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Plantation Preserve - 9:00am & 6:00pm - $25 with Nick Pincket, PGA Pro
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Seven Bridges/Springtree - 9:00am & 6:00pm - FREE with Sue Boyer, LPGA Pro
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Pompano Municipal - 9:00am - $20 with Ashton Samaroo, PGA Pro
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Deer Creek - 9:00am & 6:00pm - $25 with Jess Frank, PGA Pro
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Boca Lago - 9 &10 or 6:00pm - $25 with Bill Ashford, PGA Pro
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Southwinds - 9:00am & 6:00pm - $15 with Pat Dowd, LPGA Pro
Lucette is still waiting for responses from other golf instructors, so there may be more choices later. Look for updates in our next newsletter, and let Lucette know which ones interest you the most!!
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All members play and participate at their own risk, and should adhere to local, state and government advisories. Stay home if you're sick or have been exposed.
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If you'd like to see more regular 18 or 9-hole golf groups, we are open to new ideas and need people to spearhead them!
Weekdays or Weekends - PLEASE CHIP IN!!
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As a dedicated financial planner, she can help you develop a plan for living the rest of your life with confidence and joy. Schedule an appointment to review your financial situation.
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FREE SHREDDING FUNDRAISER |
On Saturday, April 17 from 9-11:00am, Associated Investor Services is hosting a Free Shredding Fundraiser to benefit the Dolphins Challenge Cancer, a collective community movement for raising money in support of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Miami.
Everyone in attendance will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a football autographed by a Miami Dolphins legend.
- WHERE: 619 Breakers Avenue - Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304
- LIMIT: 100 lbs per car
- WHAT: Shred your old tax returns & confidential documents
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(954) 302- 6321
Luana@LMcorral.com
Associated Financial Consultants & Investor Services
2699 Stirling Road, A-200
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312
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Swing for a Cure - Saturday May 22 |
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The 19th Hole is Back - August 30 - Sept 3
The 38th annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Championship began accepting entries April 7. This 72-hole, net stroke play tournament will be played Aug. 30 – Sept. 3 on 55 of Myrtle Beach’s best courses, and over 3,000 players from across America are again expected to participate in golf’s largest single-site event.
Early entry into the tournament, which includes at least 4 rounds of golf, nightly admission to the World's Largest 19th Hole, and a gift bag is $559 for a limited time only. Learn more HERE for full article about this event.
Recommended by Barbara Gutstadt who says "It's a Blast!"
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Please feel free to suggest content ideas, submit photos from events or newsworthy announcements.
Did you . . . take a golf trip, play an amazing course, make a
hole-in-one, or shoot your personal best...we want to know!
***Send suggestions and/or photos to Karen Hord HERE ***
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Pitch Different Distances with One Club |
Kathy Nyman, a Class A Teaching Professional, uses her 56-degree sand wedge to pitch the ball various distances by using the clock method. Watch this video to learn how to pitch 30-40-50 and 60 yards with this method.
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FLORIDA REGIONAL CUP QUALIFIER
The Florida Cup Qualifier will take place at the PGA National Resort - Fazio Course in Palm Beach Gardens June 5 & 6, and the following four Ft Lauderdale Chapter teams will be participating:
- Flippin Birdies - Liz Porter Team Captain
- East Coast Eagles - Heather Weeter Team Captain
- Ft Lauderdale Fireballs - Cindy Ackerman Team Captain
- Smokin Tees - Becky Barstow Team Captain
LET'S WISH THEM LUCK!!
Information about the Cup Series details as well as all other LPGA Amateurs events can be found in the Member Clubhouse under Golf Events.
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To register and participate in Association-wide and Chapter events,
your 2021 membership must be current.
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YOUR CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2021
Cindy Ackerman - President
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Kathy Burke - Finance Director
LaJuan Messer - Golf Director
Becky Barstow - Marketing Director
Karen Hord - Communications Director
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Jessika Kellogg - Member Services
Susan Collins - Member Recruitment
Special Events Coordinator -
Nancy Board
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GOLF is a Game of a Lifetime, but it shouldn't take you a Lifetime to Play it.
-Anonymous -
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PLEASE FOLLOW OUR CHAPTER ON FACEBOOK !!
Please check out our chapter's Facebook page and join our group. You can send photos or articles to Suzie Poirier to share with other chapter members.
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We will be posting the photos you send to us on our NEW INSTAGRAM PAGE!!
SCAN THIS QR CODE WITH YOUR PHONE!
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8101 W Broward Blvd
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 331-3333
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Call Luana at
(954) 302-6321
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Thank you for your participation & support in 2021 !! |
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