Seven hardy league members braved the cold in April to play Tamarack East. To their surprise, they encountered hail, but only on one hole.

Hello Central New Jersey LPGA Ladies!

Spring is here and golf season is officially in full swing! 🌷 The fairways are waking up, the greens are rolling, and we’re ready to tee up another fantastic year together.

First, a big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Tee Off Luncheon. It was a huge success! Dr. Courtney Krathen from Deborah Heart and Lung gave an informative presentation and thanks to your generosity, we raised $490 for Deborah Heart and Lung Center in loving memory of our dear friend, board member and golfing partner Diane Anderson ❤️. We also filled a Subaru Outback with hundreds of dollars in shelf-stable items for the Rise Pantry Food Bank in Hightstown, NJ.

We’re also excited to share that we have 46 new members joining our association this season! 🎉 Our group is growing faster than the tall grasses at Mercer Oaks. When you see a new face at leagues or outings, please take a moment to say hello and welcome them.

⛳ Season Opener – April 25

Our Season Opener at High Bridge Hills is set for April 25th. Be sure to check the details below and register to secure your spot.

🏌🏿‍♀️ Spring Clinics Now Open

Looking to sharpen your swing or finally conquer that tricky chip shot? Our Spring Clinics are now open for sign-up! They’re affordable, fun, and a great way to improve your game.

Speaking of learning something new… make sure you read all the way to the end of this month’s newsletter for “Golf with Grace.” This month’s topic tackles an important part of the game: Handicaps and GHIN Registration—and no, you don't have to be a good golfer to have a handicap. In fact the handicap lets players of different abilities compete fairly. 😉

Watch for our upcoming Zoom call on Handicaps!

And save the date for two upcoming outings:

May 17th - Spring Fling - Cranbury Golf Club (opens 4/22)

June 17 - Midweek Outing - Vineyard National at Renault Winery

Here’s to a season filled with long drives, short putts, and plenty of laughs along the way. See you on the course! ⛳

Warm regards,

Jennifer Taddeo

President, LPGA Amateurs of Central New Jersey

email: president@lpgaamateurscnj.com

Season Opener 

Let's kick off the season with some great golf at a favorite course!

Join us afterwards for a bite to eat or a cool beverage in clubhouse (refreshments after are not included in registration).

High Bridge Hills Golf Club

High Bridge, NJ

Saturday, April 25, 2026 

Tee Times from 11:30 AM

Registration closes April 19, 2026

Register Now

SPRING CLINICS ARE ONLINE!

One Hour Clinics!

Check out these affordable clinics!

April 19- Galloping Hill - 10 AM - Putting - $25

April 26 - Rutgers- 10 AM - Irons- $25 

May 3 - Galloping Hill - 10 AM - Chipping- $25 

May 9 - Mercer Oaks - 12 PM - Irons/Wood- $45

REGISTER FOR CLINICS

GOLF WITH GRACE: HANDICAPS

Hello Central New Jersey LPGA Ladies!

Hope you are staying warm! 🥶🏌️‍♀️

While the courses may be snowed under, golf season will be here before we know it — and we’re already teeing up your events, leagues and clinics for another fantastic year together. ☃️⛳

Join us as we officially kick off the season at our Tee Off Luncheon. It’s a great chance to reconnect and learn what’s ahead for the season. I'm sure you've also seen emails about Top Golf on Feb. 22nd, which is always a fun way to warm up that swing and catch up with your LPGA besties. 🏌️‍♀️💛🏌️‍♀️

Don't miss out on our upcoming events!

• Topgolf Event – February 22, 2026 (Closes for registration February 13)
• Tee Off Luncheon – March 28, 2026 (Opens for registration February 15)
  

This is a friendly reminder to please renew your membership if you haven’t already done so. Check out the LPGA Amateurs National “Member Get a Member” promotion, where you can earn up to $500 in Callaway merchandise prizes. If you have any questions about your renewal, don’t hesitate to reach out.

While winter keeps us indoors, it’s still a perfect time to work on one of the most important parts of your game — putting. See below for a simple indoor putting drill you can do right at home.

Thank you for being such a wonderful group of ladies. We can’t wait to see everyone back on the greens soon!I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to tee off into 2026 with a swing and a smile!

Jennifer Taddeo

President, LPGA Amateurs of Central New Jersey

email: president@lpgaamateurscnj.com

TOPGOLF EVENT FEBRUARY 22, 2026 - Winter Golf Fun w/Brunch

Join us for a morning of fun, laughter, friends and GOLF! Enjoy a delicious breakfast: French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Muffins, Bacon, Sausage, Juices, plus Coffee and Hot Tea. 

Don't miss out on this opportunity to get together!

Top Golf in Edison, NJ on

Sunday, February 22nd from

10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Register Now

2026 Tee Off Luncheon Let's kick off the season with a lovely luncheon.  Vendors • Gift Baskets • 50-50 Door Prizes • Cash Bar   Learn more about our season's exciting leagues and events. Meet our board members and league coordinators.    Guests are very welcome! Knob Hill Golf Club, in Manalapan Township on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM Registration Opens @ Feb. 15 INDOOR PUTTING DRILL While winter keeps us indoors, it’s still a perfect time to work on one of the most important parts of your game — putting. Here's a simple indoor putting drill from LPGA Certified Coach Cindy Miller who walks you through how to keep those three foot putts on line every time. You can do right at home with items you have already around the house. Use yardstick and replace cup with a quarter. The smaller the target, the bigger the hole will seem when the season starts! It’s an easy way to keep your stroke smooth and avoid any springtime three-putts. Check it out today!

Dear Central New Jersey Chapter,

It’s starting to look a lot like winter out there — and while our Volunteer Appreciation Outing at Springdale Golf Club may have required a few extra layers, it was the perfect way to wrap up an incredible 2025 season!

What a year we’ve had together. From our Tee-Off & Season Opener, to weekday leagues and weekend getaways, to our MANY unforgettable events and our chilly-but-charming Volunteer Appreciation Day… this chapter played, laughed, learned, competed, explored, and supported one another every step of the way. 

And we didn’t just shine on the course — we made a meaningful impact off the course too. This season, our chapter proudly supported several local organizations through our charitable efforts. I am deeply proud to be part of a group of women who not only love the game, but who come together as a community and give back in ways that truly matter.

 As we close out this amazing season, I want to wish each of you a joyful holiday season and a very Happy New Year. Here’s to warm weather, new adventures, and an even more exciting 2026 golf season just around the corner!

See you on the greens….

 Jennifer Taddeo

President, LPGA Amateurs of Central New Jersey

Renew by January 31 for a chance to win.

Membership renewal is now open for 2026 season.

Renew your LPGA Amateur/CNJ membership early (by January 31) to be entered into a drawing for three event certificates valued at $75 ea. to be used towards a weekend or weekday event (not the Weekend Away or Mystery events).

Three lucky winners will be drawn at the Tee Off Luncheon in March.

If you've already renewed, you will be automatically entered. Board members are not eligible. Click to sign in and renew below.

Renew Now!

SAVE THE DATES

Tee Off Luncheon - Knob Hill - March 28, 2026

Weekend Away - Hilton Garden Inn in Saratoga, NY - September 11 - 13

Details to follow in Jan. 2026

HELP US MAKE 2026 OUR BEST YEAR EVER!

We've just launched our chapter survey. Please consider taking a few minutes to respond so we can better serve you with exciting leagues, education and events for 2026.

Take Our Chapter Survey!

Volunteer Opportunities

We heard you are great at chipping in.

Join one of our committees to help with marketing, event planning, rules, or mentorship!

Email Jen Taddeo, president, to discuss.

Over 30 golfers came out to play at the LPGA Amateurs Final Putt outing on October 18th. We raised $300 in the 50/50 raffle which will go to Womanspace (now called Younity) in Princeton, NJ. Younity is the leading non-profit agency serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Mercer County, NJ.

Play for Pink raised almost double what was collected in 2024. Many special thanks to our participants and volunteers for a fantastic outing to support those fighting breast cancer. Also a special shout out to our chapter members who donated auction items that helped push our fundraising over the top for this very worthy cause.

Congratulations to Dee Pasternick for shooting a Hole in One at the Bunker Hill August outing in Princeton, NJ. Dee made a hole-in-one on the par 3, 15th hole.

Get ready to relive the fun!

The Great Golf Hunt took over the course on June 28th — a wild scavenger hunt full of laughs, surprises, and plenty of searching for all things fun. Whether trying to coordinate a synchronized swing, spotting a divot that looked like a recognizable shape, or simply finding a flower near a tee box… the day was nothing short of unexpected moments and pure joy. Huge thanks to our amazing Events Director, Lynda Beam, for always keeping it creative and making the day unforgettable!

Congratulations to Dot Garrihy for shooting a Hole in One at the Lehigh Valley invitational, Bethlehem Monocacy course, She made her Hole in One on the 16th par 3.

Click below to get more information about a charity golf outing hosted by Sheltered Yoga on June 2. Let's support the non-profit that our fellow member Tina LeMar founded in 2014.

More info about Sheltered Yoga Golf outing

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to brush up on your golf skills! Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate golfer, we have the perfect clinic for you. Don't miss out—registration opens is open now.

Mercer Oaks Spring Golf Clinic Series

📍 Mercer Oaks, 725 Village Rd W, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550

📅 Six Saturdays at 12:00 PM | May 10 – June 14

🏌️‍♂️ Beginner, Advanced Beginner & Intermediate Golfers

👥 Limited to 8 golfers per class

💰 $250 per player for 6 lessons

📝 Register by May 4th at 8:00 PM

🔗 Register Now

Galloping Hill Spring Golf Clinic Series

📍 Galloping Hill Learning Center, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

📅 Six Sundays at 3:00 PM | May 18, June 1 – June 29

🏌️‍♂️ Intermediate Golfers

👥 Limited to 8 golfers per class

💰 $200 per player for 6 lessons

📝 Register by May 11th at 8:00 PM

🔗 Register Now

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