CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS

2024 Match Play Session One Winners



Ann Playter and Laura Getz


Congratulations Ladies!

2024 Match Play Session Two Winners


Stephanie LaFlash and Theresa Jacobson


Congratulations Ladies!

Congrats to the women who received CTP $ for playing in our three leagues!

Thank you Shannon and Doreen for another fun year!


Proximity winners from the league banquet





Long Drive: Beth Bergeron

Long Putt: Joyce Minor

Long Putt: Angie Fincannon

Closest to the Pin: Beth Bergeron

Closest to the Pin: Shannon Hardiek

First Place Team


Shelly McComb Stephanie Parks Stacey Glass

Lucky Random Winning Team


Jessica Steward Chelsea Dick Dawn Cress

Lucky Random Winning Team


Jean Hershberger

Angie Fincannon

Doreen Davie

Beth Bergeron

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OCTOBER

SHUT UP & DRIVE!


Our own Ft. Wayne team Shut Up & Drive is headed for 2024 CUP FINALS at Indian Spring Country Club in Boynton Beach, FL - October 25-26, 2024


Denise Onest, Maggie Younis, Shannon Hardiek and Susan Roth


Keep track of their progress on Golf Genius using GGID Code - 24CUPFINALS

 

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN NOVEMBER

Interested in learning and playing Mah-Jong over the winter?

Mah-Jong is a Chinese game played, usually by four people, with 136 or 144 rectangular pieces called tiles. The object is to collect winning sets of these tiles, as in card games such as gin rummy. We would start with a learning how to play session and practice games, then get together monthly for play. If you know how to play already, have a game set and would be willing to help facilitate the lesson please indicate that in your sign up!

Sign up HERE


Sign up ends Oct 31st. First play date is Sunday, Nov 3rd from noon to 3 pm.

November Social


Join us at Vinland Reserve Winery

4494 Provision Parkway, Fort Wayne, In 46845

 

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

5:30 p.m.

 

 Missing your golf gals already? Sign up for a night of food, drinks and a lot of laughs! 

Future potential members welcome! 

 

There is more than just wine at Vinland - check out the menu!


Sign Up HERE


WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DECEMBER

What: Anniversary Dinner

Date: December 3rd, 2024

Time: 5:30 PM Cocktails & Networking begins

Where: Summit Grill, 6525 Covington Road


Sign Up HERE

CiCi Case Award


At the Anniversary dinner we present the Cici Case spirit award. Please read the information on CiCi below. If you know of anyone you would like to nominate, please click on the link below and complete the nomination.


Who was Cici Case?


Cici Case was new to the game of golf when she joined the newly formed EWGA Fort Wayne Chapter in 2009. She was a city attorney for Fort Wayne, married to the love of her life, Doug, and had five children she adored. She had a zest and enthusiasm for life that was contagious. Cici was a much-loved friend, mentor and confidant to fellow golfers. Sadly, in October 2010 Cici lost her battle with cancer. This was not only a blow to her family at home but also to her EWGA family. Following her death, the Fort Wayne Chapter of the EWGA established this award to honor her memory.


The Cici Case Enthusiasm Award is to be given annually to a selected member of the Fort Wayne Chapter of The LPGA Amateur Golf Association. The Award will be presented at the annual anniversary dinner meeting each year. The nominee will demonstrate the qualities listed under Criteria below. The nominee will be presented with a gift, and her name will be engraved on a special commemorative “traveling” plaque, that will be kept by the recipient for the year and given to the next recipient at the annual anniversary dinner meeting in the fall.


The winner of The Cici Case Enthusiasm Award will:

 

  • Convey the vision, mission and values of The LPGA Amateur Golf Association :connecting women to learn, play, and enjoy golf and enriching the lives of women through golf.
  • Convey the spirit of Cici Case, that is, an enthusiasm and passion for life, treating fellow members with respect and compassion, and giving a listening and trustful ear to all.
  • Be an active member of the association, not only in weekly League, but also in activities throughout the year.
  • Show enthusiasm and generosity by volunteering for events, giving of her time to The LPGA Amateur Golf Association in capacities beyond expectations.

 

Members will make nominations by writing a short essay about the nominee that includes why she should be considered for the award, using the criteria as stated. A nomination committee will make a recommendation, which shall be presented to the Board, who will review and approve the recommendation. Nominations accepted until November 19th


SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION HERE


Previous Honorees:

2011 - Judy Whitelock

2012 - Jana Sebele

2013 - Lori Stinson

2014 - Laurie Barker

2015 - Lea Smith 

2016 - Brenda Catanzaro

2017 - Norma Lickey

2018 - Ann Playter

2019 - Lori Miller

2020 - Doreen Davie

2021 - Marcia Fields

2022 - Susan Roth

2023 - Heather Hendrickson

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

Thank you for joining our chapter in the last year!

  • Sharon Rhodes
  • Chelsea Dick
  • Danielle Rich
  • Casey Cooke
  • Jessica Steward
  • Lisa Cahill
  • Maria McAvoy
  • Shana Young
  • Cathy Busse
  • Barbara Parrett
  • Brittney Parrett
  • Theresa Jacobson



Did You Know?


Hold onto your golf clubs, because here’s a swingin’ fact for you! LPGA Amateurs (formerly EWGA) has been teeing off since 1991! And guess what? Our very own Fort Wayne Chapter made its debut in the fall of 2008, thanks to the dynamic threesome of Jana Sebele, Ann Playter and Susan Roth! ⛳️✨


Active members who joined in 2008:

Megan Bobay

Laurie Barker

Ann Playter

Susan Roth

Judi Stinson

Lori Stinson

Julia Tobias

Laura Zellner

Member Spotlight

Meet the incredible Maggie Younis! Maggie found LPGA Amateurs (formerly EWGA) in 2004 when she moved to Nashville, TN. When she made her way back to Fort Wayne in 2010, she dove right into our chapter and has been an active participant ever since! She has represented us in 4 National Match Play Championships! Maggie’s enthusiasm for golf and commitment to the LPGA Amateurs is truly inspiring! We couldn’t be more thrilled to have her in our community! 🌟🏌️‍♀️


Q&A

Favorite course you have played?

  • TPC Scottsdale

Best Golf memory?

  • Getting her first HOLE IN ONE at the Ritz Orlando

What emoji do you use the most?

  • 🤪

If you had to sing Karaoke - what is your song?

  • Dancing Queen - full disclosure - she does not sing Karaoke

Favorite decade for music?

  • 80's

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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