Your November e-Blast is here!

November 2025

President’s note:

I hope this message finds everyone well and ready for another great season of golf! My name is Debbie Sheperd and as a long-time member of the SWFL Chapter of LPGA Amateurs I’m truly honored to serve as your new President. I want to start by thanking Patty Gift and the rest of the board for their hard work and dedication — they’ve set a high bar, and I’m excited to build on that success.

We are excited for the start of the new season and look forward to great events and league play! Please check below for upcoming events and check the website often for more opportunities for golf and fun social events. We also will keep you updated on LPGA Amateurs national events and promotions. We value every member and will do everything to make sure your experience with us is welcoming and enjoyable!

The CME Group Tour Championship is Nov 20 - Nov 23 at Tiburon Golf Club. Come out and watch the LPGA players compete- for FREE - your LPGA Amateur membership entitles you and a guest to free entry to LPGA tournaments.

Your Input Matters: I’d love to hear your ideas for making this season even better — new formats, social events, or anything that keeps the league fun and competitive.

Our league has always been about more than just golf — it’s about camaraderie, sportsmanship, and good times on (and off) the course. I’m looking forward to meeting both returning members and new faces as we tee it up this year.

See you on the first tee!

Debbie Sheppard

LPGA Amateur Golf Association

SWFL Chapter President

2025/202 LPGA Amateurs SWFL Chapter Board Members

Welcome New Members!

Karen Shorette

Tera Lanier

Diane Powell

Beryl Roman

Barbara Ruth

Norma Griffiths

Debra Ferro

Sandra Alevizos

Save the Date(s)

Season Kick Off Dinner - Tuesday, Nov 18 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Naples Lakes Country Club - 4784 Naples Lakes Blvd

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we launch the 2025/2026 season in style at the beautiful Naples Lakes Country Club in Naples, FL.

The theme for this event is: Casino Night! (Theme attire optional)

Non-members are warmly invited to attend. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about our Chapter and connect with the community.

Cost: $65 for members / $75 for non-members

(Includes a 3-course plated dinner, drink ticket, tax, and gratuity)

Choose from (when you register):

Chicken Piccata
Seared Pork Tenderloin
Vegetarian option

Click Here To Register

What to Expect

Inspiring stories from two-time LPGA Tour Winner, Gail Graham (see bio below), and a young star from LPGA Girls Golf.
Blackjack tables, photo ops, and exciting cash raffles
A chance to hear about upcoming leagues, events, and activities
Recognition of our award winners, volunteers, and new members
Meet the new Chapter Board and mingle with fellow golf enthusiasts
Fabulous prize drawings featuring gift baskets and special items
Raffle tickets available for purchase (cash only)
Biggest Looser will be announced

Registration closes Tuesday, November 11

Only a few spots remaining for our 2025-2026 Season Opening Mixer Golf event at Spring Run Golf Club on Saturday, November 22^nd.

Tee Times starting around 12:00 (times to be confirmed). We will be going off the front and back nine. This event is for members only.

The format will be an ABCD Scramble allowing us to mix players of all abilities, new members, and those with longer tenure. Register as an individual and we’ll pair you up according to handicap.

This event has been very successful in previous years in making new members feel welcome to the Chapter and promoting new friendships and is always a lot of fun, so please register early to avoid missing out as we can accommodate up to 40 players only.

Cost is $105.00 (the price to play Spring Run increased after October 31^st. They no longer do extended play in the PGA Passbook and are allowing us to play after their reciprocal period we do not make money on these events)

Click Here to Register

Registration for this event will close on Monday, November 17^th

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

2025 Jingle Bell Open - Sunday, December 7th

8:30 AM Shotgun @Cypress Woods

Come join us for our annual 4 Person Holiday Scramble event, to benefit the Pace Girls of Immokalee, with lots of fun and on course surprises!

Enter into the spirit of the season by dressing in your "Merriest" golf attire. Prizes will be given for the best team and individual costumes.

This event is open to members and guests, female or male (max. 2 guys per 4 some)

We have an 8:30am shotgun start – Cost is $110.00 for members and $125.00 for guests.

Your rate includes golf, taxes, prizes, buffet lunch, and lots of laughs.

You can sign up as a 4-person team, a three or twosome, or as a single and we'll pair you.

Click here to Register

Please bring an unwrapped gift to benefit the Pace Center for Girls of Immokalee.

A list / link of needed items will be published on our website closer to the event.

WARNING: This is a FUN scramble event with lots of props and gimmicks.

IMPORTANT REMINDER !

If you have a PGA Superstore Tournament Card - you must use it before December 31st, 2025.

Cards will be invalid after that!

Winter Golf Leagues

We have four weekly or bi weekly leagues offering the opportunity to play and socialize over food and drink after:

Hibiscus Nine and Dine - Tuesdays at 2:30 PM - $54.00

Tee Captain - Kim Decker

Hibiscus 18 Holes - Last Tuesday of the month at 12:30 PM - $107.00

Tee Captain - Kim Decker

Arrowhead 18 Holes - Thursdays at 12:30 PM - $97.00

Tee Captain - Lisa Holden

Stoneybrook 18 Holes - Saturdays 12:30 PM - $82.00

Tee Captain - Mary Kay Reuth

Quail Village - 18 Holes - Every other Saturday 1:00 PM - $68.00 starting December 13 th, and December 20th

Tee Captain - Kerstin Koenig

** Please note prices are subject to change depending on season - Please always review the Sign Up emails for confirmed price. **

October Monthly Event – Talis Park

Although I wasn’t able to attend, I’ve heard it was a fantastic day at Talis Park and that everyone had a wonderful time. A heartfelt thank you to Patty Gift, Sandy Bologna, and Kerstin Koening for all the preparation leading up to the event, as well as the support provided throughout the day. Your efforts were truly appreciated!

Congrats to the winners:

3^rd place – Jacki Nary / Kerri Hoffman – net 77

2^nd place – Liz Rees / Deb Shepherd – net 73

1^st place – Bonnie Blanchard / Sara Eriksson – net 73

Closest to the pin

Hole 3 – Sara Eriksson – 18’ 9”

Hole 6 – Barb Murtagh – 12’ 3”

Hole 13 – Peggy Meyerwitz – 12’ 9”

Hole 17 – Pat Elliot – 1’ 3”

Gail Graham Bio

Gail Graham’s lifelong dedication to golf spans over 44 years, including more than 30 years as a professional. A two-time LPGA Tour winner with over $1.23 million in career earnings, she also claimed titles on the Symetra (Futures) Tour and the Canadian PGA Women’s Championship.

Her achievements earned her induction into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 2018, as well as recognition in the British Columbia and Manitoba Golf Halls of Fame.

Graham made history as the first non-American President of the LPGA Tour (2001–2002) and served seven years as President of the LPGA Tournament Owners Association.

A Class A member of the LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals, she remains active on The Legends Tour.

For Gail, golf is more than a sport; it’s a lifelong journey of growth, connection, and joy.

Her passion continues to inspire others both on and off the course.

Thank You to our SWFL Chapter Sponsors

We Appreciate Your Support

Important SWFL Chapter Reminders!

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation received before event registration close date: Refund, less $10 admin fee

Cancellation received after event registration close date: Non-refundable

Chapter Event Cancellation: Full refund/credit issued

Please note that we closely track Tropical Weather and league coordinators work closely with the courses to determine if a golf event should be cancelled or rescheduled due to inclement weather. The determination will be made & communicated the day prior to the event and if cancelled, you will be issued a 100% refund or a credit for the rescheduled round.

We do not typically cancel for general rain forecasts because in Florida it may or may not impact the course being played. If you have rain / weather concerns, call the Pro Shop for course conditions but note that for a 100% refund, golf event cancellation must be made by the event coordinator.

*Request for Cancellation should be sent to the league/fun play event coordinator *

Hole in One Insurance - Just $5!

Feeling Lucky!? The odds are 12,500 to 1 for an amateur golfer to get a Hole-In-One

The long standing tradition of celebrating with your fellow players includes picking up the bar bill for that celebratory round of drinks!

Don't risk it - your next round may be the one! We encourage you to purchase SWFL Chapter Hole-in-One Insurance for just $5! You can elect to participate at any time, and pay at any Chapter related event.

Names on THIS LIST have paid for the insurance

If your name is missing, please contact: kerstin@variety-travel.com

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