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FOMO is Real!
Lots of things coming up. Check out the details below for our Rescheduled February Dinner at Paula's on Feb 19th and Mary McGrew's birthday blowout on March 1st!
(For those still wondering, FOMO stands for Fear-Of-Missing-Out)
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It is time to renew your membership!
All memberships for 2024 expired 12/31/24. You should have received reminders from LPGA Amateurs Headquarters. Please log into your account and renew your membership so you don't miss communications from Headquarters or us, locally, in Fort Wayne. March will be the last newsletter we will send you if you are not renewed.
Renew here: LPGA Amateurs Login
You do not save any money by waiting. You pay for the full year regardless of when you renew. The annual renewal rate is $120 - after March 31st, this rate will go up.
NOTE: If you are not renewed for 2025, you WILL NOT be able to register for events via Golf Genius as you will no longer be a member in the system.
If you need any help or have questions, please email us at communication@lpgaamateursfortwayne.com
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Plans for 2025
Leagues:
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Monday 9 Hole Match Play - Chestnut Hills Golf Club - Two person teams - two 9-week halves - commitment required for each half. Starts May 5th.
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NEW! Wednesday 18 (or 9) Hole morning league - Chestnut Hills Golf Club - Sign up each week based on your availability. Starts May 7th.
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If you are able to help Shannon coordinate this league, reach out to her at shannon@1phillips.com
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Wednesday 9 Hole evening league - Autumn Ridge Golf Course - Sign up each week based on your availability. Limited to first 16 players. Starts May 7th.
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Thursday 9 Hole evening league - Sign up each based on your availability. Starts May 1st.
Weekend Events:
- Going to check out some new courses in our region this year....think Swan Lake and others.
Player Development:
- Rules Educational Event
- Chipping Clinic
Social Events
- Monthly Dinners
- Game Nights
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Handicap Dues 2025
You have the option to sign up for handicap service provided by Indiana Golf and your local LPGA Amateur Chapter.
The cost is $29 and is good through one full calendar year. You can download the Indiana golf phone APP to enter scores for 2025 and to access your handicap index.
- If you have an existing membership through our chapter and you pay the fee for 2025, there is nothing else that needs to be done (you're ID will stay active for another year).
- For LPGA Amateurs Members paying the $29 fee FOR THE FIRST TIME, the handicap administrator(s) will contact you with your World Golf Handicap ID number along with a link and information on how to access the Indiana Golf Website for the first time.
- You will need to register/renew for the 2025 season to enter any 2025 scores.
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Our handicap administrator is Susan Roth. She can be reached for questions at gseroth@aol.com or 260-466-0655
Register Now for the 2025 Dues
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Supporting PFW Women Sports!
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Several of our members, along with friends from Ft. Wayne Women's Golf Association went out to support the Mastodon Women's Basketball Team on January 18th. We were welcomed by Athletic Director, Kelley Hartman Huttton as well as Coach, Maria Marchesano
We watched an outstanding win and they have extended their streak to 16 straight wins since!
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PFW Women's Golf Team
An extra special bonus was we were able to meet the PFW Women's Golf Team along with Coach, Jim Earle.
What an incredibly diverse team! Members are from
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- Auburn, IN
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Växjö, Sweden
- Mount Carmel, IL
- Issaquah, WA
- Panchkula, India
- Frankfort, IL
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN FEBRUARY
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Let's support Purdue Fort Wayne Women's Basketball in the fight against Breast Cancer! | |
Join Purdue FW February 15th for their 18th Annual Women’s Basketball Pink Out Luncheon (12:00 PM) and Game (2:00 PM) presented by Lutheran Health Network. The pregame luncheon will feature Mastodon coaches, staff and leaders in the area of breast cancer research.
Breast Cancer survivors receive complimentary admission to the luncheon and game with special halftime recognition. Tickets for attendees are $25 and include luncheon and game ticket.
Here’s the link for the Luncheon/Game package: Click HERE
If you are battling breast cancer and/or are a survivor, use code: “Survivor” to get 1 ticket complimentary.
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Rescheduled - February Dinner
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Paula's on Main
1732 W. Main St., Fort Wayne, IN
5:30 PM
Sign up HERE
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More Mah-Jong! Signups will be on our WEBSITE as they are scheduled. There are more sessions on February 16th.
We are always willing to teach beginners! Just let us know if it your first time when you sign up.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MARCH | |
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Mary McGrew is turning 60!
Saturday, March 1st, 2025
Mary is sponsoring a Euchre Night- Game Night in honor of moving to the next decade! She lined up the location and will supply pulled chicken and mac & cheese. Don't miss the fun!
Members (and potential new members) invited!
Parish Hall at St. Patrick's of Arcola
12305 Arcola Rd.
Arcola, IN 46818
4:30-9:30 PM (Euchre Tournament starts at 5:00 PM, no late joiners)
$15 Buy In per round - Bring cash that day (enough for two rounds). Playing for cash prizes!
If euchre isn't your thing, bring your favorite card game, board game or activity to share.
If none of those appeal, just come and spend time with Mary McGrew as she closes out her 50's decade. She turns the big 60 the next day!
Carry in food & drink - Bring your favorite appetizer to share - BYOB - Adult beverages are allowed. Mary is supplying pulled chicken and mac & cheese.
Register HERE
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More Mah-Jong! Signups will be on our WEBSITE as they are scheduled. There are more sessions on March 2nd, 16th and 30th.
We are always willing to teach beginners! Just let us know if it your first time when you sign up.
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2025 Rules and Handicap Seminar
Tuesday, March 18th
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location to be Announced Soon
Time to start thinking about golf!
Let's brush up on the rules and what it means to establish a handicap.
Michelle Smith will moderate the event.
Register HERE
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN APRIL | |
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Spring Kickoff!!
To be held at Sycamore Hills Golf Club
April 12, 2025 - 10:00 AM
We are looking at the potential to golf. If you are a Sycamore member and would be willing to "lead/sponsor" a foursome, please reach out to Laura Getz at (lag.getz@gmail.com). Laura is working on options with Sycamore.
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Spring Trip - Memorial weekend May 23rd to the 26th
Three days of amazing golf at Manistee National Golf Resort in Manistee, MI. Manistee has two 18 hole courses - The Revenge and The Retreat. They also have a great short course.
You have the option of staying at the Inn on site or The Jones Cottage that overlooks the pond on The Retreat's par-3 No. 17. With two living rooms, two dining tables, and five bedrooms and 12 beds. There is a nice balcony and firepit in the back. Game room with ping pong table.
Inn - $614.45
Jones Cottage - $725.25
Price includes:
- Three-night stay
- Hot breakfast at the Grille Sat and Sun mornings
- One round of golf on each of the three courses
To learn more and reserve your spot, sign up HERE, then call Manistee National (231-398-0123) and make your $100 deposit using the Group name of LPGA Amateurs Fort Wayne. Remaining payment due upon arrival.
- Saturday tee times start at 9:07 am on the Retreat
- Sunday tee times start at 9:00 am on the Revenge
- Monday tee times ( 9 holes ) start at 10:00 am
More information will be given for additional activities as the date gets closer.
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A huge welcome to our newest members:
- Sherri Berghoff
- Breanna DeJonge
- Jessica Harkless
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Sherri Berghoff - We weren't able to get a picture in time, but I hear she is a "good egg"' | |
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For fun:
What emoji do you use the most?
If you HAD to sing Karaoke - what song?
- I've been on stage for this and in costume...'Born to be Wild'.
If you could have a fictional character as a best friend - who would it be?
- Lara Croft the Tomb Raider
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Learn a bit about Lori Miller!
What made you join LPGA Amateurs Fort Wayne?
- I had retired from playing softball and I was looking for a replacement sport in the summer that provided the opportunity for me to be outside and to be able to socialize with others.
What do you like most about the league?
- The people I've been able to meet. I have gained many friends and fond memories by being a part of this league. Oh, and the laughs we have shared are priceless!
Favorite league activity?
- I really enjoy Monday night match play. A bit competitive with fun mixed in.
If you can only play with 3 clubs - what would they be?
- Driver, 7 iron and putter.
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Hold onto your golf clubs, because here’s a swingin’ fact for you! LPGA Amateurs (formerly EWGA) has been teeing off since 1991!
As we continue our journey through time meet the members who have been with us since 2012!
Jan Gillie
Darah Graber
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Now Through June 30, 2025
Member Get a Member Incentives:
- Recruit 2 new members: One dozen LPGA Amateurs logoed Callaway Chrome Soft Golf Balls
- Recruit 3-5 new members: LPGA Amateurs 2026 renewal dues waived
- Recruit 6-10 new members: LPGA Amateurs 2026 renewal dues waived + One dozen LPGA Amateurs logoed Callaway Chrome Soft Golf Balls + A Custom Wedge from Callaway!
- Recruit 11+ new members: $500 Callaway Golf Gift Card
- Have them include their name when joining
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PASSION PROJECTS/ORGANIZATIONS | |
If you have a passion project you need some help with or an organization in our community that you want to highlight, send an email to communication@lpgaamateursfortwayne.com or reach out to Ann Playter at 260-433-0114 | |
Please share your passion project or organization!
Please share your passion!
We have many members that give back to a large variety of organizations or lead projects personally to support some part of our community.
We want to highlight them here and hope to drive additional support from our membership to grow their impact.
They will also be shared on our website under Community Events.
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Kristi's Passion
Kristi Harkenrider's passion over the years has been helping the elderly and her long-standing involvement with Aging & In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana reflects that.
The mission of Aging & In-Home Services is "Promoting dignity, independence and advocacy for all older adults, people with disabilities and their family caregivers".
They support several programs impacting 65,000 people last year. A few key programs are:
- Aging & In-Home Services’ (AIHS) Nutrition Program is funded by the Older Americans Act (OAA). The Older Americans Act supports congregate and home-delivered meals for people aged 60 and older to address the problems of food insecurity, promote socialization, and promote the health and well-being of older adults through nutrition and nutrition-related services.
- The Family Caregiver Center provides support and services to caregivers of individuals age 60 or over or an individual of any age who has dementia or a related disorder.
- PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). PACE programs coordinate and provide all needed preventive, primary, acute and long-term care services so that older individuals can continue living in the community.
- One of our member's, Lea Smith, and her family were supported by this program. Lea told me "As my family needed more support for my uncle, I recalled that Kristi worked with aging and in-home. I reached out to her to see what options may be available. She connected me with the PACE program. It was such a blessing for my Mom to have a place for her brother to go where she knew he was safe and well taken care of. Uncle Don enjoyed his time there and made several friends. This allowed her to focus on her own personal health".
If you or someone you love needs support, please reach out to them. If you would like to help them, there are ways to do that as well. Explore their website HERE.
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Robin's Passion
Robin Pease does several selfless things to support our homeless population.
She helps with Street Reach for the Homeless. (Check out their page on FB). It's very cold out and there is always a need for blankets and men’s parka style jackets. Couch throws need to be at least 72” long, as we have some very tall folks. Men’s shoes, hats and gloves are also welcomed.
If you can help with anything, it will be truly appreciated. If not, please keep the homeless of Ft. Wayne in your prayers."
You can contact me by email or text. Rpease13@frontier.com or 260-440-9358.
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Opportunities exist in many areas:
- Chapter Championship
- Social Events
- Spring Trip
- Fall Trip
- Weekend Events
- Leagues
- Spring Kickoff
- Marketing/Communications
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Get Involved!
We had several members sign up for committees at the Holdiay Party, but if you were unable to attend, here's your chance to get on a committee and help make our chapter even better!
Please fill out the contact form HERE or reach out to Laura Getz at membership@lpgaamateursfortwayne.com to let her know your interest.
If you have other ideas for a unique volunteer opportunity that you are passionate about, please tell us about it!
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LOCAL SPONSOR/PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS | |
We have a New Sponsor!
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- Nothing is more important than family.
- You would do anything to protect yours.
- We understand. And we’re here to help.
Learn more here:
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LOCAL COLLEGE SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS | |
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Hammock Beach Invitational
We are thrilled to share that Purdue Fort Wayne Women’s Golf team will host its first-ever tournament, the Hammock Beach Invitational, on March 13-14 in Palm Coast, FL. This is a significant milestone for the program, which is on the rise, having won three tournaments (Red Flash Invitational, Indiana State Invitational, The Julie) in the last two seasons and a runner up finish—making this our most successful stretch in program history.
Would be a fun kickoff to Spring to go watch! If you or anyone you know is interested in knowing more or sponsoring, click HERE.
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Stay connected with what is going on in between newsletters. Make our website one of your favorites. All current information is updated there. Visit LPGA Amateurs Fort Wayne website HERE.
If you have something you would like us to know including suggestions, news about you or another member or a community event you would like to share, please send an email to the appropriate board member above or fill out a contact form on our website HERE.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Click on their links to visit their websites.
Would you or your company like to be a Sponsor?
Please reach out to Ann Playter at communication@lpgaamateursfortwayne.com
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