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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 Those who haven't renewed their membership are considered no longer current.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!

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- Link to Vol 5 of the newsletter

- We had a successful Play for P.I.N.K. outing on September 17^th 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 15^th.  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:

• Barb Curran - closest to the pin 
• Sue Pontani - longest drive
• Cindy Schwartz - blind drawing 

Click here to read Vol 3. of our Newsletter.

-       Our July 9^th 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:

• Bev Harris: closest to the pin
• Dianne Romer: longest drive

   

  -       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:

• Longest drive: Dana DeSimone
• Straightest drive: Bev Harris
• Closest to the pin: Ingrid Brase