October 2021

Greetings!
I can’t believe it is October already. I have noticed that members are beginning to make their way back to beautiful SWFL. We are busy working on our Chapter schedule for the upcoming season. There are so many events golf and social events being planned, you won’t be disappointed.  

I would like to thank Natalia Armstrong for her dedication and hard work over the past several years as our Golf Director. It was challenging at times, navigating COVID protocols, weather, and scheduling. Natalia did a fantastic job! 

Welcome Michelle Riordan! I am pleased to announce that Michelle Riordan has accepted the position of Golf Director. Michelle has worked side by side with Natalia and has agreed to take on this exciting challenge.  

I hope everyone will join us at our Kickoff event in November to thank Natalia, and welcome Michelle.

All members should have received the COVID Policy Advisory. Unfortunately, a year later, we are still fighting this pandemic. I would ask that all members please review the policy. As part of the LPGA Organization, we need to adhere to the mandate that is set forth.  

Changes are coming to our event sign up page. Updated software and processes will help streamline your event registration process. We are evaluating costs and overall ease of use of available platforms. Once everything is in place updated information will be sent out to everyone.

I look forward to seeing everyone at upcoming events. Please mark your calendars for our Season Kick-Off on November 9th at Worthington, followed by a Season Opening Member Mixer Scramble on November 20th at Spanish Wells.  
Have a great October!
Jackie

Jackie Mazzanti
LPGA Amateurs Golf Association
SWFL Chapter President
2021 LPGA Amateurs SWFL Chapter Board Members
Welcome New Members!
Laura Frazer
Bonita Springs

Kim Bolt
Cape Coral

Nancy McGraw
Ft Myers
Susana Rogers
Mary Kaye Rueth Naples

Angela Walker
Port Charlotte

Arleen Cirella
Melville, NY
September Chapter Event Results!
Aloha
What a colorful event. A great turnout;
we even had a few grass skirts. 
The circle of winners are to be congratulated


Congratulations to the winners of our
proximity contest:
Closest to the pin index 20 and below Lynn Robbins and Peggy Meyerowitz
Closest to the pin index 21 and above Cindi DeBrino and Sue Hoehn
Longest Drive Lynn Robbins and Jeana Cooper
Innisbrook Road Trip Results!
The chapter’s road trip to Innisbrook was a resounding success and we hope to provide future travel events. Joining members were life partners and friends, a great group. As part of the event we had a mini tournament and congratulations go to:

Ladies Scramble
Jeana Cooper, Sandra Secora (36) (tie breaker)
Pat Elliott and Vicki Washington (48)

Couples Scramble - Michelle and Rick Riordan (42)

Further congratulations to the winners of our proximity contest:
Closest to the pin index 20 and below Pat Elliott and Sue Kennedy
Closest to the pin index 21 and above Judy Freiberg and Barbara Ballard
Longest Drive Rick Riordan

Congratulations to
Chapter Members
Kerstin Koenig & Jennie Taylor
for winning the
Overall Ladies Division
QBE Summer Shootout Series
October Monthly Chapter Golf Event
Member-Member at Raptor Bay
 This members-only event on Sunday October 17, 2021 will play a 2-Person Best Ball format in which each of the two golfers plays their own golf ball throughout each hole and the lower score between the
2 players counts as the team score.

We'll be using Golf Genius for scoring and determination of Net scores. Awards will be for best low Net and low Gross score. 

See the LPGA Amateurs 123 Calendar for full details.
October Monthly Chapter Social Event
The October Social Event – ‘The Witches Tea’ Halloween Event
is scheduled to go out for registration on 123 on Friday.
Prize for the most impressive witch!

Date is Thursday October 28th at 6pm at the newly renovated Boston Beer Garden Patio, Naples.
Save these November dates!
Details to follow…
Season Kick-Off Celebration Dinner 11/9
Annual Season Kick-Off Celebration Dinner
Tuesday November 9th from 5:30pm
Worthington Country Club, Bonita Springs

An exciting opportunity to meet our new members,
learn about all the upcoming events and activities
that the Chapter leaders have planned for the season
and recognize chapter sponsors

Prizes, promotions and plenty of fun!
Let’s Get This Party Started….
Season Opening Golf & Social Event 11/20
Let’s Get This Party Started…. Season Opening Golf & Social Event Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club, Bonita Springs
Saturday, November 20th
9am shotgun start
Save the Date: December 5th
Annual Jingle Bell Open
Biggest Loser Handicap Challenge
This year's Biggest Loser Handicap Challenge is open to all members with a valid handicap. If you use our chapter for your GHIN or Golfnet handicap you are automatically entered.
If you have your GHIN or Golfnet handicap hosted by your State Golf Association, or your primary LPGA Amateur chapter, and would like to participate, please send your handicap id # to kerstin@variety-travel.com
We'll track your handicap improvement from 6/1 to 10/31 and announce the winners at our Kick Off event in November.
Summer Leagues are Winding Down...
Tuesday
10/5 - The Rookery (final play)
Thursday
10/7 - The Forest
10/14 - The Colony
10/21 – Vasari
10/28 – Spring Run (final play)
...Winter Leagues are Ramping Up!
Saturday @ Stoneybrook begins 10/9
Tuesday @ Hibiscus Nine & Dine will start in November
Wednesday @ Quail Run will start in November
Saturday 1p @ Quail Village will start in December
Watch for further updates on the LPGA Amateurs 123 Calendar

As Events Are Ready For Sign Up - You Can Find them HERE

Thank You to our SWFL Chapter Sponsors
We Appreciate Your Support
Golf Tip:
Improve Your Putting
The first piece of the distance control puzzle when putting is to make consistent solid center face contact with the ball. Line up the logo on your ball with the target line and make your stroke. The logo should roll straight along the target line. If it wobbles, you are not making center face contact.
Practice putting on a yardstick to improve your stroke.
Important SWFL Chapter Reminders!
Cancellation Policy:
Cancel before deadline:      $10 admin fee charged; this fee will apply to credits & refunds
Cancel after deadline:         Non-refundable 
Extenuating Circumstances?  Credit/refund minus the $10 fee will be granted  
Chapter Event Cancellation:  Full refund/credit issued 
** Request for Cancellation should be sent to the league/fun play event coordinator **

Hole in One Insurance - Just $5!
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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
lpgaamateursswfl.com

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