Contents
- From our President
- LEAGUE REGISTRATION
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Mentors Needed for New Golfers League
- Handicapping and Why It Matters
- Upcoming Events:
- Chipping Clinic Top Golf
- New Member Orientation
- Derby Day
- Save the Dates
- CDGA Events
- Member Spotlight
- A Little Birdie Told Me
- Other Highlights
- A Little Humor
- Opportunities and Reminders
- Membership News
- News From Headquarters
- Thank You...
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Key Date
- April 10th League Registration Closes
- April 11th Last Day to Register for Derby Day Event
- April 14th Chipping Clinic Top Golf
- April 19th New Member Orientation
- April 21st Board Meeting
- Week of April 25th, Leagues Start
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Welcome to the 2022 golf season! We officially kicked off the season with our Tee Off event on March 15th and what an event it was….so many familiar and new faces, new vendors, new league opportunities, and new sponsors. This was our major fundraiser, and the Board will be busy this month allocating what we raised back to you, our members. Take a few minutes to review the upcoming events in this newsletter. Each event has a committee hard at work planning an outstanding day of golf for you.
Speaking of members, we have over 20 registered for our New Member Orientation. The game of golf is showing an unprecedented worldwide uptick in new participation and a hearty thank you to current members for introducing your friends to our organization. We expect this to be a banner year for membership all the way around!
Finally, we are enormously grateful to our sponsors. This year we have more sponsors than ever. Please pause at the end of this newsletter where we acknowledge our very generous and supportive sponsors and consider supporting their businesses in return.
With a few 60/70° days behind us, it’s looking a lot more like spring. See you on the links soon!
Carla Woodhouse
President
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Leagues – Still Time to Sign Up
While some of our leagues are full, there is still openings in some of the leagues. Note: You must register for the Weekend Travel League mailing list, like other leagues.
The following leagues have openings:
Mondays: Blacklick Competitive, Safari
Tuesdays: Westchester
Wednesdays: Mentel Afternoon, Mentel After Work
Thursdays: New Golfers
Fridays: Champions
Weekends: Weekend Travel
Registration is open through April 10 and play starts the week of April 25 for all leagues except New Golfers. Go to the web site here to REGISTER.
Georgia Brown
Golf Program and Services Director
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Calling on Volunteer Mentors for the
New Golfers League
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League begins Thursday, May 26 for 14 weeks. The role of the mentor is to support the new golfers in the areas of golf etiquette, basic golf rules and course management. Most importantly, mentors share their knowledge and love of the game. You do not have to be a great or good golfer to mentor, we are looking for mentors with a willingness to help. There is also no requirement for how often you mentor and don't forget you earn birdie bucks! Please contact Deb Allen directly by clicking on this EMAIL to provide your contact information. |
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Handicapping and Why It Matters |
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Now that Spring has arrived and golf courses are waking up, it’s time to start thinking about your game and how a handicap can help. The golf season officially started in Ohio on March 15th, so here is some information about handicapping and how your chapter Handicap Committee is here to help you. For details, please see the following LINK.
Have questions?
Handicap Committee:
Laura Seed, Handicap Chairperson
Georgia Brown, Golf Program and Services Director
Betsy Sherman
Jana Highwart
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Our events calendar has been updated with the Cincinnati/Columbus Outing and we’ve also had another update to the 2022 Women$ Open - View and download the revised Calendar of Events, click here.
Events are stacked up and ready to go and three events are open to registration now!
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Join us "fore" a Columbus LPGA Amateurs members-only chipping clinic hosted by Michael Mayhugh, PGA Director of Instruction at Topgolf Columbus.
The clinic will start promptly at 6:30 for an hour, followed by an hour of game play!
Topgolf Columbus
Thursday, April 14th
6:30 to 9:30 pm.
Fee: $29, limited to 60 players
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Registration closes on SUNDAY, APRIL 10th at 5pm. REGISTER NOW so you don’t miss a fun Topgolf night! |
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NEXT - To All New Members - April 19th
Please join us for New Member Orientation Mingle. This will be a great opportunity to meet new members and some of the board members and learn more about the opportunities in our Chapter.
Join us in person:
- Tuesday, April 19, 2022
- Co Hatch Meeting Facilities at Easton
- 6:30-8:00
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AND... Our First on Course Outing - May 1st |
Derby Day! Run for the Roses will be held on Sunday, May 1st at Golf Club of Dublin.
Be sure to invite your favorite women golfers from near or far to participate in our kickoff event! We want to SHOW up at Golf Club of Dublin on May 1st with the largest turnout of women the course has ever seen! If you need teamed up, just let us know and we’ll find you a great group!
Golf Club of Dublin
Sunday, May 1st
12noon Registration & Lunch
2pm Shotgun Start
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Fee: $60 Members; $70 Non-members
We have so much in store for you during our Run for the Roses and can’t wait to see you on the course!
Deadline for registration is Monday, April 11th – sign up now!
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Save the Date for June, July and August Events!
And we have a few SAVE THE DATES for you to put on your calendar!
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Saturday, June 11th: Our Big BUT Challenge is back and you don’t want to miss out on this hilarious and fun outing at Wyandot Golf Course!
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Sunday, July 24th: It’s historically been the Chapter Championship but we’ve got something new coming your way – more details to be shared soon! – but pencil it in for a great event at Oakhaven Golf Course!
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Saturday, July 30th: The Cincinnati/Columbus Chapters are reuniting again at Majestic Springs for a 1pm Shotgun start. Stay tuned for more details on the fun!
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- And finally, Friday, August 26th: The Women$ Open Challenge is back with a 12noon shotgun start at Champions Golf Course. This event is Open to LPGA Amateur Golf Association Member and Non-member female amateur golfers. USGA approved handicap required. Start posting those 2022 scores now.
More details to follow SOON!!
Our growing Calendar of Events can be found here: click here.
Kate Schroeder
Events & Activities
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CDGA Golf Events Available for Columbus Chapter Members
The Columbus District Golf Association events for the season have been announced and they are available to our Chapter Members who maintain an active, current GHIN handicap through our LPGA Amateurs Columbus Chapter.
Women's Scramble ABCD: May 25 at Heritage GC
Women's Trifecta Partner 6-6-6: June 9 GC at Little Turtle
Women's Amateur: July 5-8 at Northstar GC
Women's Chapman: August 10 at OSU GC - Gray
Women's Old Pal: August 31 at The Club at Tartan Fields
Women's Two-Person Net Stableford: September 15 at York GC
Also as part of the Ohio Golf Association our LPGA Amateurs Columbus will be eligible to enter a team in the local CDGA Cup 3 Series. Our team will be composed of handicap players with an active GHIN through our Chapter. Eligible players were contacted via email in February/March.
Don't have a GHIN Handicap with us? Don't worry, it's not too late to register for one or transfer your GHIN from another club. See instructions on our website home page CLICK HERE.
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Member Spotlight: Jane Fenneman |
We are shining the spotlight on Jane this month because this is her 25th Anniversary in our chapter. Congratulations Jane!
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Occupation: TPA claims examiner for workers' compensation
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How do you like to spend your time, away from the course and work? I love to garden, do all sorts of crafts and play with my dog, Duke.
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What’s your favorite vacation spot? Scottsdale, AZ to golf, golf, golf!! I also love to visit my friend Faye in The Villages, Florida to golf, golf, golf!!
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What’s your favorite local golf course? Foxfire, Players Club
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What or who drove you to want to golf? I wanted to play on a regular basis so that I could improve my game and I wanted to meet other women golfers
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What are you looking forward to most this golf season / golf goal for the year? I'm looking forward to getting out in the sunshine, moving my body and eliminating my 3-putts.
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Favorite golf club in your bag: My driver
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Most hated golf club in your bag: I don't really hate it but my putter has been letting me down lately
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Fun fact: I plant a big vegetable garden every year and I can and freeze my produce just like my Mom and Grandma did.
Our goal for the Member Spotlight is to get to know our members off the course. Want to be featured or want to nominate someone for member spotlight?
Marcy Bloom
President Elect
Correction/Clarification from March Spotlight Article: Deb Allen was selected volunteer of the year in 2019. She joined the chapter in 2015.
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A Little Birdie Told Me... |
- Zoe Dodge is looking to join or perhaps start a cup team. Please contact Zoe by clicking on EMAIL
- Marcy Bloom started a new role on February 22 as an Employment Practices Manager for Bath & Body Works. Congratulations to Marcy!
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HOLE IN ONE! Jana Highwart |
Congratulations, Jana! This is her second Hole in One (the first was 2017). This happened March 3, 2022 at the Cimarron Golf Club - Boulder Course in Palm Springs, CA.
She had played in an 18 hole event that morning on the short course, had an awesome lunch on the patio (fish tacos, of course, a California staple), then headed out for 18 more holes on the championship course. On Hole 17, her 35th hole of the day, her playing partners and her came around the corner to see a beautiful hole with a large pond guarding most of the green and beautiful snow capped mountains in the background. After taking a bunch of pics, she grabbed her pitching wedge and headed to the tee (105 yards to pin). The ball hit the green, hit the flag and disappeared 😳 That's when the screaming started. Lol!!
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Opportunities and Reminders |
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Clinics at Golf Depot
There are upcoming Clinics being offered by Leigh Anderson at Golf Depot. She was one of the vendors at the Tee-Off. There are two sessions being offered one starting on Tuesday, May 10th at 7:30 pm and another one starting on Wednesday, May 11th at 7:30 pm. The package includes 6 sessions @ $175 or individual weeks @ $40. Contact Lee Anderson via voice or text at 614 288-7435 or EMAIL for more details.
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2022 Tee Time Books
Don't forget to get your 2022 Midwest Edition TeeTime Golf Pass Book to save $10-$30 every time you tee it up. There are still a few left that are discounted by $5. Please contact Trevor directly. The cost is $50 per book and he accepts check, cash, or Venmo.
Trevor Zahara
Regional Distributor-Midwest
332 BelleHaven Pky Westerville, Ohio
Call or text
614-746-6412
tzahara@att.net
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Elizabeth Anne Schultis
Donghong Xie
Kelly Clodfelder
Sheri Wade
Sylvia McCleod-Smith
Ann Conley
Melissa Fiore
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Elizabeth Levy
Carolyn Machol
Erica Miller
Patty Myer
Kelli Snyder
Anna Vargo
Carolyn Verga
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Kathleen Hanna
Susan Bezemes
Pamela Davis
Rina Rotolo
Lynn Lipkin
Laquita Kelly-Allen
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Happy 5 Year Anniversaries! |
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Keo Chanyaphong
Kathy Lyons
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Happy 10 Year Anniversaries! |
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Happy 25 Year Anniversaries! |
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Check Out These New Benefits for Attending Two 2022 Tournaments!
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US Women's Open on June 2-5 at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, Southern Pines, NC: Members can purchase up to 4 tickets per day at 20% off using the special link and promo code available in the Members Offers in the Member Clubhouse.
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KPMG Women's PGA Championship on June 23-26 at Congressional Country Club, Bethesda MD: Complimentary daily access for members plus one guest by showing LPGA Amateurs ID at Will Call.
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Member Benefit - Complimentary Entrance to LPGA Tournaments
One of the more exciting benefits of your LPGA Amateurs membership is the complimentary entrance (1 member & 1 guest) TO ALL LPGA, Epson, and LPGA Legends Tour events in the US and Canada (excluding the US Women's Open and Solheim Cup). Check out the LPGA and the Epson schedules here and be prepared to show your 2022 LPGA Amateur Golf Association™ Membership ID Card at Will Call for entry. (Please note that some events may have fan restrictions this year and members are encouraged to check the individual tournament website for details).
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Digital & Print LPGA Amateurs Membership ID
Are you heading to an LPGA Tour event this year or might need to show your LPGA Amateurs Membership ID to receive other benefits? It is easy to have your LPGA Amateurs Membership IDs readily available on your phone! If you have not set up your Digital ID yet, here are the written instructions, or just watch this video with step-by-step instructions!
If you prefer, you can also print a paper copy of your membership card directly from your Member Profile. The instructions to print your card are at the bottom of the document at this link.
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Join Us for the Fun - Renew Now!
Haven't renewed yet? WE want YOU to be part of all of the incredible events we have planned for 2022. We value your friendship and membership - don’t miss the opportunity to participate in our fun events with the other LPGA Amateurs members and take advantage of the other member benefits. Renew today!
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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! |
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To Tee Off Committee, Volunteers, and Members!! |
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Another BIG thank you to all of you who participated in the Tee Off! With 100 women attending and many other participating in the auction, we are thrilled with how much you have shown up for the 2022 Season!
The Tee Off committee did an AWESOME job! Special thanks to Amanda Rich, Chair, Jana Highwart, Kate Schroeder, Cheri Davis, Donna Johnson, Lee Schneider and a host of other volunteers!
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To our Tee Off Sponsors!! |
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A special thanks to all of our sponsors for the Tee-off Event. Please see the CLICK HERE to see the huge list of support we received! Please support our Sponsors. |
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Many thanks for the great support of our chapter.
Please support our sponsors!
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Contact Us
LPGA Amateur Golf Assn.
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
P.O. Box 21806
Columbus Ohio 43221-0806
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Board of Directors
President: Carla Woodhouse
President-Elect: Marcy Bloom
Member Services: Deb Joseph
Member Recruitment: Brenda Strand
Communications: Carolyn Robinson
Events & Activities: Kate Schroeder
Marketing: Cheri Davis
Golf Programs & Services: Georgia Brown
Finance & Records: Kim Seibert
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