January 2022
Greetings!

On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, we wish everyone a very Happy and Safe New Year!

Jackie Mazzanti
LPGA Amateurs Golf Association
SWFL Chapter President
2022 LPGA Amateurs SWFL Chapter Board Members
Naples
Kimann Schwartz
Tammy Meisenheimer
Theresa Ulrich
Susan Born

Sarasota
Patricia Boschock
Massachusetts
Susan Gallagher

New Jersey
Susan Nostrame
Majorie Roller

Wisconsin
Jennifer Straub
Cynthia Fueredi
Jingle Bell Open Recap
We had a great turn out for this year's Jingle Bell Open at Cypress Woods Golf and Country Club. 

A total of 94 players participated in this annual fun event trying their luck hitting a putt while standing on one leg and with just one hand, putting with a Candy Cane, hitting a tee shot with a baseball bat or tennis racket, trying to hit the same club from tee to green or trying their luck hitting the tee shot with oven mitts on - just to name a few.

The mixed team division was won by the team of Susan Aborn, Cathy Berlo, Joan and Kyle Kelley just edging out the team of Christine Fabretti, Albert Atkinson,Gretchen and Bart Andersen

The results in the Ladies' division were very close, but in the end 1st place went to the team of Lori Cameron, Carla Woodhouse, Geraldine Howard and Donna Kerley
2nd place went to Bonnie Blanchard, Kristin Jowett, Carol Wilsey and Lisa Garrett
3rd place winning the score card playoff the team of Judy Dawn, Jan Peck, Lisa Foster and Krista Martin 
4th place the team of Marie Yencho, Sara Erickson and Kim Lederwood

We saw some great costumes in the Spirit of the Season.
Winner for the best costumes individual was Mia Palumbo and the best team costume prize went to the team of Carol Borski, Mary Erickson, Beth Marcotte and Judy Sharp.

Not only did we send Marianne Kearns, Executive Director at the Pace Center for Girls, home with a car full of items from the girls wish list, gift cards and member cash donations, but we were also able to donate an additional $2000.00 to their Holiday Fund! Your generosity makes such a positive difference to the girls, and we greatly appreciate it. 

Thank you very much everyone for participation and supporting our event, and the Pace Center for Girls. A special thanks to ALL the volunteers that helped
to make this event such a success and to Cypress Woods for hosting the event.
January Chapter Golf Event 1/16
Stoneybrook Golf Club in Estero

We have a 1pm shotgun, although there may be 1-3 groups assigned to each hole (to be determined by course management). 

The format will be a 4-person SHAMBLE competition. We'll be using Golf Genius for scoring and determination of scores so please be sure to download the app to your phone.

Cost to play is $80. Registration opens 12/27 & closes 1/9. 

Please contact Michelle Riordan for further information on this event:  mrriordan77@gmail.com
Chapter GHIN Service - Important Info!
If you currently have your USGA GHIN handicap through the
SWFL chapter and post your scores on GHIN @ LPGAAMSWFL, your 2022 GHIN handicap renewal fee of $30.00 is due no later than 1/10/22.
Link to Payment

If you currently have your handicap through the FSGA Lee Island Coast
(or a local club ) and would like to switch to the chapter service,
please use the above link for payment and email your GHIN # to kerstin@variety-travel.com 

If you currently post your scores through the LPGA Golfnet App
the info does NOT apply to you.
Please note 2022 will be the last year you will be able to use the free Golfnet service through the LPGA Amateurs.

If you have any questions regarding handicaps or
would like to know how to establish one please email Kerstin at
Winter Leagues
Tuesday @ Hibiscus Nine & Dine
9-hole only weekly event; Tee times start at 2:30
League coordinator: Mary Erickson (rmgolfers@gmail.com)
Optional food and beverages after round at Mulligans
   
Wednesday @ Quail Run
18-hole weekly event; Tee times start at 11:30
League coordinator: Susan Aborn susanaborn@outlook.com)
 
Saturday @ Stoneybrook
18-hole weekly event; Tee times: generally start around 9:30
League coordinator: Edee Snyder (oedee48@gmail.com)
 
Saturday @ Quail Village
18-hole weekly event as available; 1/8 & 1/29 starting at 1p
League coordinator: Kerstin Koenig (kerstin@variety-travel.com)
 
Registration Information:
When registering for an event, you will immediately
receive an email confirming registration. 
You will also receive a pairings email a couple of days prior to the event. 
If you DO NOT receive both of these emails, you are not registered. 
Contact the league coordinator for any questions about your registration.  

Please note when there is a Monthly Chapter Event
scheduled on the same day as weekly play above,
the weekly play for that date may not be offered
please be sure to check 123 SignUp
 
Watch for further updates on the LPGA Amateurs 123 Calendar

As Events Are Ready For Sign Up - Find them HERE

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

A Few Thoughts...
The golf swing takes a few seconds
And it happens at a very high rate of speed
How many thoughts can you execute in that duration of time?

When you hit it into a trouble spot…and you have an awkward lie, will you rely on Trackman or your creative instincts?

Happy New Year to all.  
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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