CURRENT HAPPENINGS

Good Luck!


Good luck to our members headed to Bloomington this week for the 2025 Championship Open! We are well represented!


Marcia Fields

Laura Getz

Heather Hendrickson

Liz Hill

Denise Onest

Ann Playter

Susan Roth

Jana Sebele

Michelle Smith

Jessica Stewart

Amy Stock

Weekly Leagues & Events


Over 80% of our Chapter has participated in one of our leagues or weekend events. If you haven't been out yet, visit our website to Sign Up!


League Sign Up


Events Sign Up


Weekend event - Bring Family & Friends!


Eagle Glen July 26th -Info/SignUp


Sign up ends July 20th



Weekend event - Bring Family & Friends!


Swan Lake August 3rd -Info/SignUp


Sign up ends July 27th


Chapter Championship August 16th


Stroke Play or Scramble

Awards for Low Gross and Low Net in each flight and low net scramble team.

 

Scramble teams are handicapped but you do not need a handicap to play. Three drives minimum from each player. Red tees.

 

Stroke Play Flights - must have a handicap. Revision date used August 9.

Flights will be determined after registration closes

in order to make the flights even. 

 

Lunch after golf provided by the Chapter --- Sign up deadline August 9th.


If you would like to volunteer to be a starter, beverage cart driver, photographer or score recorder please contact Shannon Hardiek, shannon@1phillips.com or 260-312-7131.

 

 


SIGN UP BY AUGUST 1ST - FALL TRIP

Registration is OPEN. Click HERE



Current Committee:

   Susan Roth, Laura Getz, Ann Playter, Norma Lickey, Jill O’Leary

 

If you’d like to join the committee, please let Susan Roth know and we’ll add you to the fun!



Fall Trip 2025 Southern IN/Louisville

 

Battle of the 

Distilling Damsels vs. Whiskey Wenches


Date: Thursday Sept 25-Sunday Sept 28

Where: Jeffersonville, IN

Cost: $550


Includes: 

  3 nights Sheraton Hotel (dbl. Occ)

  2 Rounds of golf

     Friday – 11:00 am Heritage Hills - Shepherdsville, KY (Nicklaus design)



     Saturday – 11:00 am Champions Pointe Henryville, IN (Zoeller design)


Limited to the first 28 fully paid players 

** To be fully paid you must register on the web site by August 1, 2025.

Opportunity to play with other Chapters in the

Ohio Valley four person Shamble


Saturday, August 2 


Valley View Golf Club : 2106 OH-598, Galion, OH 44833


Time: 10:00 AM - Modified Shotgun Start (Registration from 9-9:30 AM - Be in carts at 9:45 AM) 


Cost: $60 Members/ $65 Guests (plus processing fees*) - Includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch at the turn, light appetizers following golf, prizes 


Theme: “Test Your Golf Knowledge” - Trivia contest focusing on the rules and etiquette


Format: 4-person Shamble (play your own game from the best ball) - must use everyone's drives twice for 18 holes. Two people from a chapter on each team paired with two people from another chapter - choose your own partner or we will pair you with someone. Deadline July 26th


Flyer and Registration Link HERE


Birdie or Better!

There is some awesome golf happening! -- The pot is up to $350!


There may have been a small debate about how high this pot would go. Congratulations Shannon!


Marcia is showing us the Birdie way on her 80th birthday!


HOT golfers leading the Chapter

Beth Bergeron is on fire with 10 Birdies and an Eagle so far!

Heather Hendrickson - 6

Susan Roth - 5

Several people with 3 each: Carrie Hensley, Jean Hershberger, Ann Playter, Diana Berich Brieva, Lori Miller



Birdies Since Last Newsletter! Let me know if I missed any.

First Name

Last Name

Day

Date

Course


Lori

Miller

Saturday

6/7/25

Cobblestone

5

Theresa

Jacobson

Monday

6/9/25

Chestnut

7

Heather

Hendrickson

Monday

6/16/25

Chestnut

17

Lori

Stinson

Monday

6/16/25

Chestnut

12

Lisa

Beery

Monday

6/23/25

Chestnut

9

Beth Eagle

Bergeron

Monday

6/23/25

Chestnut

9

Diana

Berich Brieva

Monday

6/23/25

Chestnut

3

Suan

Roth

Monday

6/23/25

Chestnut

1

Kristen

Sprunger

Monday

6/23/25

Chestnut

1

Beth

Bergeron

Monday

6/30/25

Chestnut

17

Diana

Berich Brieva

Monday

6/30/25

Chestnut

11

Shannon

Hardiek

Monday

6/30/25

Chestnut

17

Ann

Playter

Monday

6/30/25

Chestnut

14

Beth

Bergeron

Wednesday

7/2/25

Autumn Ridge

8

Kaye

Brofford

Wednesday

7/2/25

Autumn Ridge

7

Michelle

Smith

Wednesday

7/2/25

Autumn Ridge

8

Linda

Vasil

Wednesday

7/2/25

Autumn Ridge

3

Theresa

Jacobson

Thursday

7/3/25

Chestnut

16

Beth

Bergeron

Monday

7/7/25

Chestnut

2

Diana

Berich Brieva

Monday

7/7/25

Chestnut

5

Megan

Bobay

Monday

7/7/25

Chestnut

9

Ellen

Grieser

Monday

7/7/25

Chestnut

1

Ellen

Grieser

Monday

7/7/25

Chestnut

9

Heather

Hendrickson

Monday

7/7/25

Chestnut

6

Heather

Hendrickson

Monday

7/7/25

Chestnut

9

Stephanie

LaFlash

Monday

7/7/25

Chestnut

4

Ann

Playter

Monday

7/7/25

Chestnut

4

Lori

Stinson

Monday

7/7/25

Chestnut

7

Amy

Stock

Monday

7/7/25

Chestnut

9

Beth

Bergeron

Wednesday

7/9/25

Autumn Ridge

13

MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

New Member Prorated Rates


Any new (not rejoining) members that join after July 1st will be prorated to a 50% rate for the rest of the year.


If you know someone thinking of joining us, this is a great time to come into the LPGA Amateurs fold!

We Have City Tournaments Champions!


Our group had an amazing representation at Fort Wayne City Tournament and came out with some trophies!





Congratulations to Beth Bergeron - 2025 Senior Champion!


She had Judi as her heavenly caddie!






Congratulations to Liz Hill for being 2025 Senior Champion NET!


She also had Low Putts!!


We were well represented by past, current and future members as players, volunteers and spectators!

Shout out to Robin Pease for a Hole-In-One on 17!

Here are all the past or present members that I know were there and I'm sure I missed some. What great support for women's golf!


Michelle Smith, Jessica Stewart, Heather Hendrickson, Lori Stinson, Clare Burkhart, Jean Hershberger, Ann Barker, Amy Stock, Ellen Grieser, Doreen Davie, Becky Lance, Anne Snook, Robin Pease, Lori Leonard, Jannie Wyatt, Patti Walters, Terri Magley, Beth Bergeron, Sue Ekdahl, Liz Hill, Lisa Beery, Ann Playter, Carrie Hensley, Lori Miller, Ann Davis, Jan Gillie, Allison Edmonds, Linda Vasil, Lea Smith

Did You Know?

We currently have 122 members in our Chapter!



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 2016!


Terri Campbell

Amy Stock

Cari Hoy

Patti Walters

PASSION PROJECTS/ORGANIZATIONS

Heather Hendrickson's Passion Project


Join us for JK O'Donnell's Inaugural Golf Outing Benefitting We Carry Kevan!


Sunday September 14th at Colonial Oak Golf Course - grab your team and get signed up.


There will be a banquet following the outing, plus prizes and games along the way.


Help us raise money for an incredible cause and spend a Sunday with us!


For more information on We Carry Kevan please visit - https://wecarrykevan.org/


To sign up call the pub at 260-420-5563 or stop by!


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

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.
  • 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

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities exist in many areas: Chapter Championship, Social Events, Spring Trip, Fall Trip, Weekend Events, Leagues, Spring Kickoff, Marketing/Communications


Get Involved!


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!

LOCAL SPONSOR/PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS

Your Leadership Board

President, Jana Sebele



president@lpgaamateursfortwayne.com

Golf & Events Director, Shannon Hardiek


communication@lpgaamateursfortwayne.com

Membership Director, Laura Getz


membership@lpgaamateursfortwayne.com

Finance & Records Director, Kristi Harkenrider


finance@lpgaamateursfortwayne.com

Marketing Director, Ann Playter


communication@lpgaamateursfortwayne.com

In The Know

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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