All Chapter activities are managed by members who serve as volunteers in various positions, including Officers, Directors and Committees encompassing membership, leagues, marketing & communications, sponsors, events, handicaps, and Golf Genius support, etc.

In preparation for the 2024 season, we are actively looking to recruit additional volunteers to assist in various positions and activities, as listed below:

• President (2-year term) – presides over Board Meetings and management of the Chapter; also serves as a director.
• Secretary (2-year term) – keeps accurate records of proceedings of Board and Chapter Committees.
• Director (2-year term) – responsible for the overall management of the Chapter, attends monthly Board meetings (in-person or Zoom) and approves Chapter policies and transactions
• Kick-off Committee team members (Jan – Mar ’24) to help plan and execute our 2024 Kick-Off.
• Chapter Championship Coordinator (tentatively scheduled for February 2024).
• Golf Event Captain – liaise with golf course(s) and Events Director (Lisa Stamm) for one (or more) event. Note there are up to 10 events tentatively planned for the 2024 season, including sponsored events, play dates, etc.
• Content Creators – a new volunteer opportunity to support our Marketing Communications / Social Media postings. It’s as simple as forwarding pictures onto Kelly McKay to share within our golfing community !

  Reach out to lpgaamateurstampabay@gmail.com with any questions you may have, or directly to Lisa Stamm at golfeventslpgaamateurstampabay@gmail.com, or Kelly McKay at kellylmrh@gmail.com.

  If you would like to nominate yourself, or another member, who you think might be interested we would love to hear from you. Most volunteer positions are appointed, but in the event, we have multiple candidates for the Officer or Director positions, we will set up elections. The 2024 Board will run from November 1^st, 2023 to October 31^st, 2024.

  Research has shown that there are many benefits to volunteering within your community; this is a great way to connect and increase your social network within the Tampa Bay Chapter.
  

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  Membership Matters!

  Membership within the Tampa Bay Chapter of the LPGA Amateur Golf Association continues to grow, and now exceeds 300 members! This is due in part to the activities and services we can offer to our membership, thanks to the support and efforts of all of our sponsors and volunteers.

  36% of our current membership are members who have joined within the last 18 months. We hope new members will bring some fresh perspectives to our operations while still upholding the values and mission of the Association. We would love to hear from you with any ideas or concerns you may have.

  The Association maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any member because of race, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, career choice or golf ability, or other category protected by federal, state, or local law. The Association expects all members to conduct themselves in accordance with the Association Diversity Statement and the Association Core Values. The Association will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of its members. To do so violates the law and the Association policy.

Eight teams of 16 talented golfers competed in the 2023 Highway Series held at Rockledge Country Club in Rockledge, Florida and Tampa Bay reigned supreme! Congratulations to our team members!

Sandi Buell, Jenni Bullock, Stephanie Bussey, Karen Duffy, Gayle Erickson, Patty Fox, Cindy Kane, Amanda Kluzynski, Carol Lanneau, Bonnie Lovell, Chris Martin, Marybeth Mason, Beth Pajak, Heidi Rafferty, Jenn Rushmore, and Deirdre Spina.

All the Chapters played very well so our Chapter members had some stiff competition to say the least! Congrats to Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Orlando, Palm Beach, Savannah/Hilton Head, Brevard/Space Coast, and Treasure Coast.

We had an amazing time and really appreciated the hospitality at Rockledge. And a special thanks goes to the Brevard/Space Coast Chapter for hosting a phenomenal event. We hope to see everyone next year!

What a beautiful Saturday day at The Bayou Club. The skies were blue skies, and the greens fast. 98 golfers clad in various shades of green scurried about the course competing for prizes (and adult beverages on hole 10). What an exciting sight to watch!

Thank you to all who participated in this event. It is your participation that makes this event, and every event very special and fun! A very special shout out to Shirley Brown, Lisa Stamm and the many volunteers made this a successful event! And The Bayou Club, our host course, that provided services and a fabulous dinner afterwards where winners were announced for the silent auction and raffle and golf prizes.

And now for the winners! Congratulations!

Hole #10 Team Competition (two teams tied)
Team 1: Cindi Miller, Kate Green, Deirdre Spina, Susan Schechinger
Team 2: Ann Pereira, Linda Philipps, Beverly Hall, Betty Ann Scott

1st Place Winners
1st Flight: Kim Byle, Rebecca Pehlke, Marybeth Mason, Joan Schoen
2nd Flight: Sandy Lipesky, Pamela Bell, Lynne Morgan, Barbara Chapman
3rd Flight: Namelda Allen, Dalia Halpern, Teresa Riedel
4th Flight: Robin Futch, Jennifer Gould, Anne Glover, Janet Strong

Closest to the Pin
Hole 3:  Mary Beth Mason
Hole 15: Joan Schoen
Hole 16: Chris Martin

Participation Winners
Susan Davies, Pam Hense, Joanne Mayer, Anne Latsch

Burr! The event began with a chilly start, but the competition, and weather, quickly heated up. A round of applause for all the participants, our gracious course host, The Eagles Golf Club, volunteers and event organizers. Without the support of you all this event would not have been possible. The course provided a challenge to all, and the clubhouse provided a wonderful luncheon with a comfortable social atmosphere where players enjoyed mingling. It was wonderful to place names with many new member faces! Welcome to the Tampa Bay Chapter.

Now for our winners. The event featured players in three individual stroke play flights and one scramble team flight. Below is a complete list of winners. Congratulations everyone!

Now that you're all warmed up, time to sign up for our next event, "18 Shades of Green" being held March 4 at The Bayou Club. Hurry, because space is filling quickly. Registration closes February 23.

1st Flight Stroke Play
1st Place Low Gross - Chris Martin (Well done Chris for successfully defending your title! Wow!!!)
1st Place Low Net - Deidre Spina
1stPlace Low Gross - Cindi Miller
2nd Place Low Net - Kerry Timm
Skins - Gayle Erickson
Participation Award - Kate Green

2nd Flight Stroke Play
1st Place Low Gross - Janet Shoney
1st Place Low Net - Paula Kozelka
2nd Place Low Gross - Beth Pajak
2nd Place Low Net - Carolyn Judah
Skins - Lynn Cronin
Participation Award - Kathy Sullivan

3rd Flight Stroke Play
1st Place Low Gross - Susan Werstiuk
1st Place Low Net - Lynne Morgan
2nd Place Low Gross - Alice Murray
2nd Place Low Net - Ann Sofia
Skins - Evelyn Yoho
Participation Award - Jenni  Bullock

Scramble Flight 
1st Place Team Champions - Paula Clair Smith, Karen Duffy, Lisa Champagne, Cynthia Shen
2nd Place Team - Rhonda Sexton, Leann McKeon, Karen Czarnik, Patricia Schmitt
Participation Award - Jenn Rushmore, Carol Lanneau, Heidi Rafferty, Sandi Buell

Thank you to all who attended our first 2023 Chapter golf event! Over fifty players braved a chilly start to play an absolutely beautiful course, Juliette Falls! Many golfers agreed the drive was worth the golfing experience. Special thanks to Tifini Hill and Lisa Stamm for organizing this event!

Visit the Tampa Bay Chapter home page for a listing of upcoming Chapter and LPGA Amateurs Association-wide Events

Your Tampa Bay Chapter has events scheduled every month! Our next event is the Chapter Championship scheduled February 18th. This event will take place at The Eagles, Forest Course and is only open to Tampa Bay Chapter Members. If you have delayed renewing your membership, now is the time to do so!

Mar 4 "18 Shades of Green" our annual fundraiser, taking place at The Bayou Club. This is a must attend event! There will be prizes, raffles, a silent auction and food.

Apr 8 Masters Mixer at Westchase Golf Club*

Apr 14-15 The Highway Series at Rockledge Country Club (hosted by Brevard Chapter)

May 20 Black Diamond*

Jun 10 Clearwater Country Club*

Jul 30 Cove Cay*

Aug The Vinoy*

Sep Innisbrook - Copperhead*

Oct 16 Pasadena Yacht and Country Club*

Nov Lake Jovita*

Dec 9 "Holiday Scramble" holiday event at Crescent Oaks Golf Club*

*Planning currently taking place, check your email for invitation and registration details.