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:
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:
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!
We're so pleased to welcome several new members to the Central NJ LPGA Amateurs chapter!
Welcome to:
Kate Shover
We're going to have a great season, and can't wait to meet you and play with you!
Registration for the event will be emailed to you soon. We look forward to seeing you there.
For a full listing of our 2023 events, bookmark the events page on our website.
Travis Tallman
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you to take advantage of, including new events, three new leagues, and additional educational clinics to help you improve your game.
Whether you're a seasoned golfer or new to the sport, there's something for everyone. I encourage you to embrace these new opportunities and make the most of the upcoming season. And don't forget, there are also some great surprises in store!
So let's get excited and make this a memorable and enjoyable season. If we haven't met, please introduce yourself at the tee-off luncheon on April 1 at Mercer Oaks! And, naturally, I look forward to seeing you on the course.
Best regards,Jennifer TaddeoPresident, LPGA Amateurs League of Central NJ
- Link to Vol 5 of the newsletter
- We had a successful Play for P.I.N.K. outing on September 17th at the Highbridge Hills Golf Club in Highbridge Hills. Every year we play Pink Lady. Every team gets a pink ball and the foursome rotates the ball as each hole is played. The team that manages to hold on to the pink ball for all 18 holes wins the game. This year, the 1st place team was Elsie Ahrend, Diane Anderson, Sue Stager, and Sheila McShane. The 2nd place team was Sue Roberts, Jennifer Taddeo, and Darlene Robinson. Diane Anderson won longest drive, and Lori Dolnick won closest to the pin. The chapter was able to raise $800 for BCRF through registration fees and bidding on 3 prizes. Ingrid Brase made a lovely seat cover, Donna Beland donated a Visa gift card, and the course donated a foursome that we raffled off. Thanks to Sue Roberts for putting this outing together, and to the Play 4 Pink Foundation for donating the team prizes.
- We concluded our season with the FINAL PUTT outing and luncheon at the Hopewell Valley Golf Club in Hopewell on October 15th. 36 chapter members enjoyed a pre-round breakfast, golf and the awards and recognition luncheon afterwards. It was a beautiful fall day and the 9 scramble teams enjoyed the fall colors and each other’s company. Congratulations to the day’s golf contest winners: the first-place scramble team of Siobhan Beere, Sheila McShane, Maya Murthy and Marge Zietchick, longest drive: Dot Garrihy and closest to the pin: Doris Rudnick. President Donna Beland also recognized the volunteers who helped make the 2022 season such a success. She was also recognized for her contributions to the chapter both as Events Director and President.
- Congratulations to our Match Play team, the Scramblers! This year our chapter had two teams compete in the Cup Qualifier, that was held in Clifton, VA at the Twin Lakes Golf Course in September: The Scramblers and the Back 9 Bandits. It was a fun filled weekend playing golf and meeting new women from different Chapters. The Scramblers will be playing in the National Championship – The Cup Finals, which will be held at the Horseshoe Bay Resort, in Horseshoe Bay TX, near Ausitin TX, on 10/29 and 10/30. Scrambler team members are: Donna Beland, Nancy Schirilo, Diane Peterson, Capt; Tia Toms, Sue Stager, Spring Taylor, Lynn Jewell and Annette Owens.
- Congratulations to our 2023 Board of Directors: President Jennifer Taddeo, Treasurer Diane Anderson, Director of Marketing Julie Bannon, Secretary Theresa Petras, Director of Membership Karen Ostaricki and Director of Events Alexis Walling.
Click here to view our latest newsletter.
- We enjoyed a great day of golf with our neighboring North Jersey chapter members at the Heron Glen Golf Course in Ringoes, NJ on August 7.
- On August 27th, 16 chapter members enjoyed the beautiful day golfing at the Royce Brook Golf Course in Hillsborough,NJ. Congratulations on the contest winners for the day:
Click here to read Vol 3. of our Newsletter.
- Our July 9th golf outing at Bunker Hill was lots of fun! Although the weather looked a bit threatening, the weather gods blessed us with a beautiful day! We also had a special guest, Gina Kepple, from the Pittsburgh chapter. Congratulations to our contest winners of the day:
- The Cherry Valley Country Club was the site of our mid-week outing this year. It was a hot day, but a breeze made it bearable as we enjoyed this beautiful course in Skillman, NJ. Including some after golf refreshments. Congratulations to our contest winners for the day:
- Five members of our chapter participated in the 2022 Northeast Sectional Championship Qualifier:
Nancy Schiliro – First Flight
Diane Peterson – Second Flight
Tamara Schmidt – Third Flight
Doris Rudnick – Third Flight
Dianne Romer – Third Flight.
The event was held on June 24-25 at the Birdsfoot Golf Course in Freeport, PA. This Pittsburgh favorite features large undulating greens, and breath taking views.
Diane won 1st place, Low Net in her flight, Nancy and Tamara also qualified to advance to the Finals in their flight as well. We all had a great time, sunny weather, good food, drinks, laughter, an overall fun time!
Congratulations to everyone who participated. The Finals will be held at the Callippe Preserve Golf Course in Pleasanton, CA on July 29-30.
We had a wonderful Sunday outing at Pebble Creek Golf Club on May 15th. Members enjoyed this lovely golf course and several stayed for a meal afterwards.
The Central NJ supported two local charity events held at the Forsgate Country Club with sponsorships, The Perlman Cup supporting Special Olympics and the Annika Foundation.
Here is a link to our May Newsletter.
- Our Tee-Off Event for the 2022 season was held on March 19th at the Knob Hill Golf Club. It was a great gathering of chapter members who enjoyed inspirational speaker Debbie O’Connell, shopping with our vendors and a great meal!
- The chapter welcomed new members with a virtual orientation on March 31 and a New Member Outing at the Neshanic Valley Academy course on April 9th. Thanks to the new members and veterans that played on a cold and rainy Saturday morning!
- Our events season kicked off with the Season Opener held at the RiverWinds Golf Club on April23.
