Congratulations to member Robbie Cohen for her hole-in-one on hole 13 at Bedens Brook during the chapter's private club outing on June 4.

The LPGA Tour is Coming to Town!
Celebrate the Past, Present, and Future of Women's Golf
Cognizant Founders Cup   

May 8-12, 2024  

Upper Montclair CC  

Clifton, New Jersey  

www.TheFoundersLPGA.com  

As a reminder, LPGA Amateurs members receive complimentary grounds tickets to themselves and a guest.  To claim your complimentary tickets please find the instructions for SeatGeek and the link to the website by clicking here.  

Below are some other opportunities available during the Cognizant Founders Cup Week!  

• Volunteer for various positions to support the event and get up close to the world's top LPGA Tour Pros!  
• Tournament Week Schedule of Activities  
• Free Junior Golf Clinic courtesy of the NJ Golf Foundation (NJGF) - pre-registration required, limited availability  

Phase 1 registration for the 2024 LPGA Amateurs Scramble Open will open on Thursday, Feb 8 at 1:00pm EST and closes on Monday, Feb 12 at 11:59pm EST.  This popular event will be held on May 17-18 at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA. Click here for more event details.

Reminder: all 2023 memberships expired on 12/31/23 and members have until 3/31/24 to renew at the regular rate before being charged the rejoin rate. Those who haven't renewed their membership are considered no longer current. Members must be current in their dues to register and participate in Association-wide and Chapter events, and to receive complimentary access to LPGA Tour Events.

We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our 2024 season board. We have an open position for marketing director. if you are interested (or wish to nominate someone else) or would like more information, please contact our President, Jennifer Taddeo at President@lpgaamateurscnj.com. 

Congratulations to Elsie Ahrend. She got her first ever hole in one on the 7th hole at Heron Glen.

Big congrats to Hee Cho Moon who made a hole-in-one at #16 at Pinehurst course six!

Overview of the Amateur Golf Society of America (AGS) Women’s Division supported by the LPGA Amateur Golf Association:

1. The AGSA Women’s Division includes access to nearly 70 week-long Tour events in three markets (PA, NJ and DE), all of which are net competitions that include a separate women’s division.
   
2.  Members can tee it up at any/day or time during the week of the event at the host course, there is no requirement to play at a fixed day or time, or with a specific person(s)
   
   
3. AGS membership is a $75 annual fee, i.e., members can play in events in any Tour region, and there is no minimum commitment for members. Play in as many or as few events as you like and only pay the posted greens fees at your chosen events. 
   
   
4. All Tour members receive exclusive early access to the tee sheet for Tour events well in advance of the public. Golfers will be able to book any Tour event when registration opens in early Spring, ensuring opportunities will be available for any member to play at any event.
   
   
5. Tour members also receive discounts on tee times at many events, and their member kit includes perks and promotions from Tour sponsors and partners, valid only for Tour members. These benefits include discounts on local bars and restaurants, golf apparel and equipment manufacturers, golf travel opportunities and more.
   
   
6. Weekly and season-long prizes (including high-end packages like fully paid trips to the Caribbean) are available in each division, including all net flights, women’s and senior.
   
   

We want to give a huge shoutout to our Director of Events, Lynda Beam and the events committee for creating such an amazing kick off for the 2023 season. The Tee Off Luncheon was a day to remember, filled with fun and excitement, and it was great to see so many of our members there to start off the season.

The fashion show, hosted by Christina Thompson and her team from Golf 4 her, was a highlight of the event. Our amazing members volunteered to model some of the latest golf fashion trends, and they all looked fantastic! It was inspiring to see such a great turnout and support from our members.

We'd also like to extend a big thank you to our Eagle sponsor this year, Sioban Beere from Post Polak. Your generous support made this event possible, and we're grateful for your contribution to our Chapter.

In addition, we'd like to recognize our member vendors Ingrid Brase, IBSewing and Donna Sanclemente, The Beaded Realtor, as well as Hillary Spivak from Arbonne. Thank you for being part of our event and for showcasing your fantastic products. We appreciate your support and dedication to our Chapter.

If the Tee Off Luncheon is any indication of what the season ahead has in store, we should all be very excited. We have a lot of exciting events and activities planned, and we can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds. Stay tuned for more updates and events from our club!

Once again, thank you to everyone who helped make the Tee Off Luncheon such a huge success. We're looking forward to an amazing 2023 season together."

See you on the course…..

We're so pleased to welcome several new members to the Central NJ LPGA Amateurs chapter! 

Welcome to:

• Maureen Allen
• Rita Barish
• Debra DiPace
• Joanne Dundon
• Susan Egan
• Nancy Francese
• Laurie Hills
• Virginia Mazza
• Erynn Murray
• Lori Shilling
• Kate Sullivan
• Joanne Vanderheyden

We're going to have a great season, and can't wait to meet you and play with you!

We are excited that there are multiple upcoming LPGA Tour Majors coming to our area and your LPGA Amateurs ID will grant you complimentary access for you and a guest!  If your schedule allows, please plan to come support the best women golfers in the world!  

Cognizant Founders Cup, Clifton NJ

 May 11-14

Check out the details on the Tournament Website

ShopRite Classic, Galloway NJ  

 June 5-11

Check out the details on the Tournament Website

KPMG Women's PGA Championship, Springfield NJ

 June 22 - 25

Check out the details on the Tournament Website

Click here for the complete LPGA Tour schedule.  Click here for the complete Epson Tour schedule.

The webinar scheduled for March 14, 2023 to go over the rules of golf has been postponed. If you'd previously registered, we will be in touch when a new date is set. Thank you.

What: Tee-Off Luncheon

When: Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Where: Mercer Oaks Golf Course, West Windsor, NJ

Who: LPGA Amateurs Central Jersey Chapter members and guests Cost: $55 for members, $65 for non-members

Registration Deadline: March 24, 2023, at midnight

In addition to enjoying lunch and browsing vendor tables, attendees will also have the opportunity to hear about the upcoming events, leagues, and clinics planned by the Central NJ Chapter for 2023.

Members can also opt to play a 9-hole round following the luncheon, with tee times starting at 2:30. Walk fees are $33, plus an additional $9 for those who choose to ride in a cart, golf payable at the course. Please choose "Golf and Luncheon" at registration. space is limited.

Registration is limited to the first 65 attendees, so interested participants are encouraged to sign up before the deadline. Guests are also welcome to attend!

Register now!

We're so pleased to welcome several new members to the Central NJ LPGA Amateurs chapter! 

Welcome to:

• Isabella Baldasare-Rinaldi
• Janet Cantore-Watson
• Marsha Delisca
• Susan Franson
• Valerie Grazul
• Amanda Kewley
• Molly Lytle
• Kathy MacFarlane
• Sally Jo Madsen
• Mary McFadden
• Mary McMillian
• Catherine McPadden
• Ellen Murtha
• Sharon Primero
• Beryl Roman
• Chau Shearer
• Lisa Zapson

• Kate Shover

We're going to have a great season, and can't wait to meet you and play with you!