Chapter Highlights & Upcoming Events



The Palm Beach County Chapter Championship will be held on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at the Atlantic National Golf Club in Lake Worth.  Recently renovated (formerly Grand Lacuna) we have already had some great rounds on this course, which is playable yet challenging for all skill levels.  

To see complete details and registration information click on this Championship link.

Speaking of all skill levels - this Chapter Championship is a fantastic event for players of all abilities that have a handicap since it is flighted - which means you are only competing against other golfers of similar skill levels.  There will be 5 flights as well as a Scramble division, in which teams compete based on a Scramble (best ball hit) format.  

Registration will begin in April and end May 3rd, so there is plenty of time to get your handicap formed or brought up to-date.  You will need to have played at least 2 times this year to qualify to play.  If you have any questions, please contact Kim Brown at kimhbrown@aol.com


EWGA PBC Member Orientation

Attention new or existing members!  Learn more about how to take advantage of your EWGA membership. About the organization, how to get involved, how to use the web-site and handicap system,  shopping, discounts, etc.

Please join us for our on-line Member Orientation Webinar hosted by President, Ann Marie Kelley

E-mail Ann Marie Kelley at amkelley01@gmail.com to sign up,

When:  May 15th
Time: 6:00 to 7:15 p.m.  

Where:  Your place!   All you need is a computer, internet connection and a phone!  Register now and we will send you log in and call information.

Inter-Chapter Golf Shamble Event

 

Date:       Saturday, July 14th, 2012

Time:       12:00- Registration opens

              12:45- Instructions for Play

              1:00- Shotgun Start  

              5:30- Dinner buffet, prizes, and festivities

 

Cost:       $65.00 (includes golf, taxes, prizes, range balls, & full buffet dinner in the MarBar Grille)

 

Format:Two tournaments in one! Each foursome will compete for prizes, and all members from the same chapter will compete against the other chapters!

 

Click here for more details 


 

Weekend Golf is Here


We will be playing at Sherbroke CC on 5/26, with tee times starting at 9AM for $35 plus tax, limited space. RSVP to Alexa at agilles@usa.net by Thursday, May 24th.

We will be playing at Boca Polo Club Course on 6/2, with tee times starting at 9AM for $43.  Buffet will be available for $18 tax and tip included, a one time special. RSVP to Alexa at agilles@usa.net  by May 30th.

We will be playing at The Fountains on 6/9, save the date.

 

We will be playing at Ironhorse on July 21st at 10:30AM at $45 plus tax. Diane Dodge will receive responses at Finance@BarbaraBrennan.com 



Swing into Spring

Beginning Apr 25 the Swing into Spring League will begin at PGA National.  

Where:         PGA National  

                  400 Avenue of the Champions   

                  Palm Beach Gardens 33418

                                    

When:         Wednesdays, April 25 through May 30   

                  9 hole tee times starting at 4:28 pm 

                  Two 18 hole tee times starting at 3:00 pm       

                                                                       

Cost:          League fee is $10 - Due April 20th

                  9 holes is $21 + tax - day of play

                  18 holes is $40 + tax - day of play

 

Questions:  Ronnie Stein - (305) 213-8777,  steinronnie@aol.com


"Golf on the Ocean" League

 

Join friends for nine holes of golf and fun

 

Where:        Palm Beach Par 3

                  2345 South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach    

When:         Thursdays, June 7 - June 28

                  Tee Times start at 5:15 PM   

Cost:           $2 each week for prizes. League Chair Ann Keating will collect  

                  $11-Greens Fee/$3 Cart Fee(Day of play - payable at course)

 

Sign-up:       Each week you must email Ann at anniek6401@bellsouth.net by end of day

                  Tuesday if you would like to play

 

 

 For complete details click here

Kris' Korner: Rules & Regs

Learn more from Kris Leone, Chapter Education Chair  Kris'Korner


Five Tips to Help You “C” and Read Greens

Reprinted from Ladies Links Fore Golf Magazine with permission from author:

Donna White, LPGA Tour & Teaching Professional; President of Professional Golf Services, Inc.; Professor at Keiser University College of Golf

5)  COMMIT:

After reading the green, you now commit to rolling your ball on the line at a speed that allows the contour and grain to take that ball into the cup.  I try to imagine every putt as a straight putt, picking an aiming line from the ball to breaking point of the slope.  Most amateurs will read the contour, read the grain, pick an aiming point that allows the putt to break, take the putter back and subconsciously swing the putter to the cup!  Remember:  The line from the ball to the cup is a secondary line.  Your primary line is determined by C-ing” all the “Cs”!



See previous Kris' Tips: Kris' Korner Tips Archive


Golf Clinics

We have many opportunities to help EWGA-PBC members improve their game!
Get Golf Ready, On Course Instruction, Personal Instruction...

Click here
for more information and to sign up today!

In the Spotlight 



   Dr Nancy Lobby - Leadership Chair 

 

We asked Nancy some questions about herself, read what she has to say:

 

When, why and where did you join the EWGA? I joined the EWGA/ Greater Philadelphia Chapter in 1992 to learn how to play golf. At the time I was a surgery resident getting ready to start my urology residency and if you did not play golf, you were left behind to cover the hospital while the other residents were treated to golf. There was no way I was going to work when I could be on the course beating the boys!

 

Personal stats: profession, marital status, children, pets. I am an Urologist and I have my own practice called All Women Urology located in Wellington. Sadly, in April 2010, my husband, Jeff, passed away suddenly. We had no children but now I have Gracie, a 19 month old Westie, who is a constant source of joy in my life.

 

For the full story on Nancy click on this link

 

 

EWGA Current Policies

Current EWGA-PBC Policies

  1. Event Captain (point person who organizes a major event), will receive $50 in EWGA bucks toward a future EWGA event.
  2. All Events will budget for a 5% “profit” in order to cover PayPal expenses (By rule, these cannot be charged only to individuals using PayPal.) and the Event Captain’s EWGA bucks.
  3. Non-member release form to be used at all events. Guests are to sign this form.
  4. Selected events will be restricted to individuals with an official USGA handicap index.
  5. League play is allowed for a guest, one time only, for a $5 fee. For continued participation in a league, the individual must join EWGA and pay the league fee.
  6. In order to receive a refund for any event, 72 hour notice is required.
  7. Non-EWGA-PBC members are limited to participating in Saturday Golf, Sunday Golf, or other outing, a maximum of two times per year. After two participations, the individual will be required to join the EWGA-PBC chapter (either as primary or dual member) to continue participating in our outings. This policy does not apply to events where a guest fee is advertised.
  8. Certain events throughout the year will support the “Board Discretionary Fund” with either profits from the event or proceeds from a 50/50 drawing. This discretionary fund may be used to support chapter members who qualify for the National Championship. The fund may be used for other purposes the board deems appropriate.

Volunteer Activities

 

  Our Chapter needs YOU!






Get involved through volunteering and earn points towards awards. Check out the new program designed to make volunteering fun, allow members to mix & mingle and provides a social event at the end of the year:
Volunteer STAR Recognition Program


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EWGA & YOU


May is Welcome to Golf Month


Throughout the month of May, PGA and LPGA Professionals across the country will be giving free lessons, hosting introductory programs and conducting events targeting golfers of all skill levels. The objective is quite simple...show people the fun and healthy benefits of playing golf!

For more information about events in your area, go to PlayGolfAmerica.com/WelcomeToGolf

WHAT'S NEW?


Tin Cup’s unique and fun ball marking system offers a simple method for players of all ages to express their personalities on the course.

              
     
     

Price: $19.95 each
Follow this link to purchase from the EWGA Shop.

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