THE PITCHING POST

NOVEMBER 2024

GENNY'S GIMMES

Hello Membership and welcome to “GENNY'S GIMMES!”

Right out of the gate, THANK YOU to Lissa Smith for doing an amazing job as President over the past 2 years! Lissa is a hard act to follow but the show must go on!

Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself.

I dabbled in golf for about 20 years until I retired in 2018. That's when I joined the LPGA Amateurs. I was so happy to find an organization that would take me as a member given my lack of skill and experience. I was not good! I felt I had no business being on a golf course with a golf group. I had a high handicap but took advantage of the skills classes offered by our chapter. I also took private lessons and have become a bogey golfer! (Since it’s golf, though, I never know which golfer will appear! Some days I can turn up pretty stinky!)

And I still want to get better. It's an addictive sport!

We have a strong chapter with a wide range of handicaps, and we welcome all skill levels! You can enjoy your new and old friends, lust after the BEST golf courses and, at the same time, improve your skills with a wonderful group.

On that note, I’m granting some GIMMES:

"That's Good!"

I am so pleased Jennifer Hermanson will assume my past duties as Events Director. I can’t imagine how good the 2025 golf events schedule will be!

"That's Good Too!"

Who better than the philanthropic powerhouse, Mary Allen Waller, to help us keep our coffers fat instead of us!

“Dancin’ Donna Coffey, our new communications director, knows first-hand that good communication leads to a strong community!

Linda Tissiere, who won the “Ear to the Ground” award scouting for new members, continues as membership director for 1 more year.

"Pick It Up!"

Many thanks to Georgia Wiley, our outgoing finance director. She juggled a demanding preschool business while trying to build a house in Florida AND keep up with our chapter's demands. I know you join me in wishing our best to her on future life journeys.

Those are my GIMMES for today!

We welcome all to participate...no matter what your handicap is. Come out and have fun. There is nothing like being outside, enjoying the beauty of a golf course and getting to know some awesome women!

Although our season is winding down, there are still some events you can't miss. See you on the course!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

To a Tee!

NOVEMBER CALENDAR

NOVEMBER 24 6-8PM RVA 2024 PGA Tour Superstore Thanksgolfing Day - Great opportunity to play games in the bays, win prizes & discover what golf stuff you CAN'T live without!

DECEMBER 7 10AM Shotgun 2024 RVA "Ice Bowl" at The Hollows - last event of the season! Get your holiday spirit on & join the party!

Information & Registration HERE

2 Important Reminders:

• Event Cancellation Policy

If you cancel your registration on or before the closing date, we will reimburse your registration fees minus the $5 dollar cancellation fee. If you cancel after the closing date, no refund will be provided unless there is a waiting list to fill that cancelled spot. After the event, your refund will be sent. If there are extenuating circumstances for a late cancellation, please contact the Chapter Events Director at events@lpgaamateursrichmond.com to see if reimbursement can be issued.

Please understand golf courses require a final headcount submitted several days/weeks prior to the event as a "lock-in" number for invoicing our organization.

• Keep Your Handicap Current

All members who have or are establishing a handicap index, be sure you post scores for all rounds - regardless of whether the scores are associated with a Chapter event - to keep handicaps current.

REC competitors are required to post scores associated with every REC round.

Up-to-date handicaps helps us with pairings and ensures fairness across competitions.

Questions? Contact Thelma Mack, macktavcu@gmail.com.

WHAT WE WANT YOU TO KNOW

Fly the Green!

Member Get a Member Drive

October 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

We currently have 147 Richmond Chapter Members!

Get rewarded for recruiting your friends, family, colleagues and neighbors to join LPGA Amateurs! For all details and rules regarding the Member Get A Member Drive please click here.

Join our Chapter Here.

Skills Development Corner

Tips for Playing Golf in the Fall

Do you enjoy playing golf in the fall with all the beautiful colors and cooler temperatures? And yet also find it a little more challenging with the piles of leaves hiding your ball, the start of construction projects on the course and earlier sunsets? A USGA article provides tips to make your rounds more enjoyable! Check out Turning Over a New Leaf: Common Fall Occurrences on the Course.

WHAT'S NICE TO KNOW

How we Roll!

Check out the Fun October Outings!

October 8: Royal New Kent

October 19: Hanover Golf Club - Leaves were falling and so were the scores! The competition was feverish as both yellow and orange teams vied for the glory! Susan Cherry snagged Closest to pin!

October 29: Stonehenge Golf & Country Club - Just a perfect Indian Summer day at Stonehenge.

Pat Kibler won CTP! RVA Emerald Cup: Flight 1 Gross-Mary Allen Waller & Net-Linda Nelms.

Flight 2 Gross-Genny Bush & Net-Joan Harrison.

RVA Match Play Final Outing and Golf After Party Recap

Our inaugural RVA Match Play Golf season is now in the history books! 16 players participated and enjoyed the fun and competitive golf, playing one 9-hole round with a different player monthly over five months, May - September. Handicaps and match-play gave everyone a chance at a win! No question, you’ll want to sign up for next year! See how it all went down here!

LPGA Amateur Golf Association Cup Finals

October 25-26, 2024

Indian Spring Country Club

Boynton Beach, FL

RVA GOT THAT SWING!

Barbara Oden, Joan Harrison, Genny Bush & Linda Tissiere - Genny reported that "play wasn't pretty on Friday, but Saturday proved quite the turnaround! 2 wins in singles matches! Met some awesome women from Asheville, Chicago, Omaha, Tucson, Michigan & San Diego. Delray Beach was jumping as it boasted a boutique-feel with a funky attitude! We fit right in!"

We Need You!

Because our Chapter is thriving and growing, please consider volunteering for this position. You will feel so great for giving back!

Email Manager

You’ll be ready to take the ropes after Alena Svab has shown you what you need to know to use Constant Contact to distribute emails. Simple process that doesn’t require a lot of time. Questions about this role? Contact Alena Svab, asvabhome@msn.com.

Attention Facebook Users!

Find our Chapter's event results, RVA Capital Cup (RCC) competition announcements, photos, and all that fun stuff on our private ‘members only’ Facebook page.

Don’t miss out on all the scoop! Go register NOW on our Chapter’s private Facebook page!

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