Chapter News & Announcements
  • NEW FOR 2025 ~ Hole-In-One Competition! Register Now Through April 30, 2025 - Mar 21, 2025

    2025 LPGA Amateurs Northern New Jersey Hole-In-One Competition

    NEW FOR 2025 - LPGA AMATEURS


    Registration Fee: $10.00

    Registration Opens: April 1, 2025

    Registration Closes: April 30, 2025

    Start Date: May 1, 2025

    End Date: October 1, 2025

    Northern NJ members can participate in a new hole-in-one contest. The first woman who gets a hole in one, receives the pot. If we have a winner, you have an opportunity to pay another $10.00 to continue with another contest.

    A hole-in-one can be achieved on any course that you play during our timeframe, including outside of the Northern NJ League. However, you must have a witness and a verified score card. A smartphone photo of the player at the pin is also requested. Submit signed score card image, including course information/address, date of play, and player photo to Sheila at lpgannjholeinone@gmail.com.

    You must score the hole-in-one on a course with a USGA Course Rating (or equivalent for rounds played outside the US). Sorry, no golf simulator rounds or Pitch and Putt courses.

    If no one wins during 2025, we will randomly draw three players names who have participated in the contest and the pot will be split amongst them.

    Contact Sheila McDonough, lpgannjholeinone@gmail.com, for any additional information.

    You must submit your scorecard along with an attestation from your playing partners

    REGISTER HERE
  • 2025 Biggest Loser Competition Announced! Register Now Through May 31, 2025 - Mar 21, 2025

    2025 LPGA Amateurs Northern New Jersey Biggest Loser Competition

    We are excited to announce the return of the chapter-wide Biggest Loser Handicap Challenge! This four month long, stroke-shaving competition challenges LPGA Amateurs members from across our Northern New Jersey Chapter, to see who can improve the most.

    What does the challenge involve? We utilize your golf handicap when you start the challenge and will provide monthly updates throughout the season, so you know how you are progressing. Winners are determined by the improvement you make on your handicap from the start to the end of the challenge. The competition is flighted, and prizes will be awarded to the members with the best overall improvement and to the most improved members in each flight.

    EVENT DETAILS

    Registration Fee: $15.00
    Registration Opens: April 1, 2025
    Registration Closes: May 31, 2025
    Starting Handicap Registration: June 1, 2025

    Ending Handicap Revision Date and Close of Competition: September 30, 2025

    Minimum Number of Rounds: Competitors must post a minimum of 10 rounds during the competition period to be eligible for prizes.

    *Note: starting handicaps must be based on a minimum of three (3) 18-hole equivalent rounds. Any combination of 9- or 18-hole rounds. This can include scores from the previous year.

    Contact Sheila McDonough, lpgannjbiggest@gmail.com, for any additional information.

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    2025 Biggest Loser Handicap Challenge Rules

    Eligibility: Entry is open to all NNJ LPGA Amateur Golf Association members in good standing who have a verifiable USGA Handicap Index.

    LPGA Amateur NNJ Golf Association Member-in-Good-Standing: Participants must be LPGA Amateur Golf Association members with current membership processed and on record at LPGA Amateur Golf Association Headquarters.

    Handicaps: Players must have an established USGA Handicap Index with a minimum of three (3) 18-hole equivalent rounds as of the Beginning Date of June 1, 2025. (Any combination of 9- or 18-hole rounds)

    Posting Scores: Participants must post a minimum of the equivalent of ten 18- hole rounds (or combination adding up to 180 holes) between June 1, and September 30, 2025, to be eligible to win. In the spirit of the Rules of Handicapping, players are expected to post ALL ELIGIBLE SCORES immediately after play (within 24 hours). Even the ones you would rather forget!

    Registration Deadline: May 31, 2025

    Beginning Revision Date: June 1, 2025 - The participant’s Handicap Index on this date will be used as the beginning point for determining improvement through the duration of the Challenge.

    Ending Revision Date: September 30, 2025 - The participant’s Handicap Index on this date will be used as the ending point for determining improvement through the duration of the Challenge.

    Flights: Flights will be determined at the end of registration and will be based on the size of the field and distribution of Handicap Indexes.

    Awards & Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the overall most improved player in each flight.

    Determination of Winners: Winners will be determined using the USGA recommended method for determining the most improved Player. The method is as follows:

    Add 12 to the player's Handicap Index at the start of the season. This is value A. Add 12 to the player's Handicap Index at the end of the season. This is value B.

    Divide value A by value B, calculating to three decimal places. This is the improvement factor. The player with the highest improvement factor will receive the most improved player award.
     
    Example: Starting Handicap Index = 22.6, Ending Handicap Index = 17.4 Value A: 22.6 + 12 = 34.6

    Value B: 17.4 + 12 = 29.4

    A / B: 34.6 / 29.4 = 1.177

    Improvement Factor: 1.177

    Continue this process for every player who improved during the year. The player with the highest improvement factor is the most improved player.

    *The number 12 has been determined by the USGA as equitable in gauging the improvement of players encompassing the entire spectrum of handicaps. For example, it is relatively the same improvement factor to go from a 20.0 to a 10.0 Handicap Index (improvement factor of 1.454) as it is to go from a 5.0 to a scratch, or zero Handicap Index (improvement factor of 1.416), yet the change in Handicap Index is "10" (20 - 10) versus "5" (5 - 0) strokes. The number 12 takes into consideration the level of a player's improvement rather than the net change in Handicap Index.

    Breaking Ties: Ties will be determined by extending beyond three decimal places until a winner is determined.

    Example:
    Player A Improvement Factor (IF): 1.134 (Beg. Index = 15.1, End Index = 11.9) Player B Improvement Factor (IF): 1.134 (Beg. Index = 31.3, End Index = 26.2)
    Player A Expanded IF: 1.1339 Player B Expanded IF: 1.1335

     

    Since Player A’s IF is larger by .0004, she is the winner.

    Current Standings: Current standings will be posted monthly.
  • The Chapter Championship Has Returned! - Sep 22, 2024

    We were thrilled to welcome back the Chapter Championship to our Northern NJ Members this year! Held on July 28th at Farmstead Golf and Country Club, we had a fantastic turnout. To accommodate the preferences of all golfers we had two separate formats, Stroke Play and Scramble.

    This was a great opportunity for those new to competition to “dip their toe” into the competitive side of things, but it was also friendly and fun! A good time was had by all and based on the feedback we received we hope to continue this event in the future. Congratulations to our winners listed below!

    • Overall Low Gross: Jan Tomasiewicz; Overall Low Net: Marge Zietchick
    • 1st Flight Low Gross: Robyn Lindsay; Low Net: Grace Tshanakas
    • 2nd Flight Low Gross: Heather Brocious; Low Net: Michelle Lynch
    • 3rd Flight Low Gross: Pat Bringewatt; Low Net: Carol Owens
    • Scramble Winners: Stephanie Terrone, Julie Frolish, Kim Maycott & Lisette Ditters
  • Two Fun June Events! - Jun 23, 2024

    Twenty-four golfers helped to celebrate this year's Women's Golf Day on Tuesday, June 4th at Farmstead. The afternoon began with a Q&A Clinic, led by PGA Professional Scott Pruden, followed by a fun 9 holes of golf. Everyone had a chance to mingle on the patio after the event, where prizes for closest to the pin and closest to the line were awarded.

    Later that week, a group of NNJ Chapter members took to the highway to participate in the 2nd annual Lehigh Valley Stroke Play invitational. Congrats to winners Madlyn Granieri, Jean Parmelli ,and Jan Tomasiewicz for taking home various awards! 

    Thank you to Farmstead and the Lehigh Valley Chapter for hosting these events. We look forward to our Chapter's continued participation again next year! 
  • Northern NJ Chapter has Great Showing at the 2024 Scramble Open! - May 27, 2024

    Five teams from our NNJ Chapter traveled to Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg VA, to participate in the LPGA 2024 Scramble Open.  Even the soggy course conditions could not stop the amazing "No Mercy From Jersey" foursome from bringing home the Fourth Flight Low Gross prize!! Congrats to winners Carol Grennan, Linda Sisson, Lisette Ditters and Julie Frolish! 

    Also competing on other teams, and having just as much fun were NNJ Chapter Members Fern Chan, Madlyn Granieri, Fran Lapinski and MJ Horowitz of the "Handi Cappers", Stephanie Terrone, Janet Bordino, Cathy Brennan & Mary LeBlanc representing "Pure Jersey"; Jean Parmelli & Loretta Lenihan of "Par-Tee of Fore", and Jan Tomasiewicz playing with the "Cardshark Scramblers".

    Great job ladies!!

                   


         
  • A Great Day for the Irish and a Great Day for the Northern NJ Chapter!! - Mar 17, 2024

    What a terrific day we had at the Players Club in Paramus to kick off our 2024 season. It was great to see old friends, meet new members and spend the afternoon at our Tee-Off, having a great time together.

    There was plenty of food, drink, shopping and games to keep everyone busy throughout the afternoon. PGA professional Scott Pruden and PGA/LPGA Professional Juliet Little were on hand and provided pointers and golf tips throughout the day. 

    Our shopping enthusiasts had plenty of items to choose from. Christina Thompson of Golf4Her was on hand to showcase their new arrivals, member Lorraine Hara of Essentially Raine brought a selection of stylish fashion accessories and PGA Sales Rep Dave Bosworth joined us with his fabulous golf apparel.

    Congratulations to La Tarisha Fountain and Julie Frolish, the winners of our closest to the pin and longest drive contests.

    Thank you to Scott, Julie and Christina for their generous donations for our raffle prizes, and to Meredith Kaim for providing all of our attendees with a giveaway sunscreen and reminding us of the importance of protecting our skin while on the course.

    Finally, thanks to our event planning committee and today's volunteers. We appreciate everyone's efforts and dedication to our Chapter! Click Here to view additional pictures from the event.
  • Celebrating the Season at the USGA Museum - Jan 23, 2024

     It was an afternoon full of fun, festivities and cheer at our holiday event! Attendees had a fantastic time at this year's party, held at the United States Golf Association Museum and Library. The home to the world's premier collection of golf artifacts and memorabilia was the backdrop for an amazing day, as we got to see all of the fantastic exhibits and displays, while catching up with fellow chapter members to celebrate the season.

    There was plenty of food and drink to keep our spirits up, and attendees were able to test their skills on The Pynes Putting Course, inspired by the world-renowned Himalayas Putting Green at St Andrews Links in Scotland, using replica antique clubs and balls from the late 19th and early 20th centuries!   CLICK HERE to see pictures from the event!
  • NNJ Chapter Raises Awareness while Playing Fore Pink! - Jan 23, 2024

    After numerous postponements due to rain, Mother Nature finally cooperated! We held our Play Fore Pink Season Closer on Saturday, November 11 at Farmstead Golf and Country Club. Thanks to everyone’s efforts and generosity, our chapter raised close to $4000 for this worthy cause! 

    Play for P.I.N.K. was started after a member of Alpine Country Club was diagnosed with Breast Cancer? Her friends ran a golf tournament to raise money for research in the hope of helping find a cure. From this one little club in New Jersey PFP began to grow by word of mouth to surrounding clubs in the area. It was then that they partnered with the "Evelyn Lauder" Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

    They donate 100% of the money raised to BCRF and have grown to become BCRF's largest donator, raising over Thirty Million dollars one small event at a time! They are now a Nationwide Organization with no advertising, simply by word of mouth!
  • Thank You 2023 Volunteers! - Sep 10, 2023
    The threat of showers turned into a beautiful day of golf at Farmstead Golf & CC this past Saturday. Twenty-four of our volunteers began arriving early that morning for a fun 18 holes of golf, followed up by hors d'oeuvres, snacks and beverages on the patio. We appreciate the time and effort provided throughout the year by those willing to help out. We could not be successful without you! Click here to see pictures from the event.
  • LPGA Amateurs Northern New Jersey Chapters supports Pink Lightning Dragon Boat Team. - Sep 4, 2023

    Pink Lightning is a dragonboat team comprised of cancer survivors and supporters. Its mission is to providing opportunities for women to share in new experiences leading to their personal healing and a feeling of empowerment.

    Ten members of the Northern New Jersey Chapter attended Pink Lightnings Second Annual Golf Outing on 7/13, in support of dragonboat paddlers and fellow chapter members Phylis Kaplan and Fran Lapinski.

    Like the dragonboat team, the outing encourages survivors and supporters to try something new. The foursomes were comprised of experienced and new golfers. Attendees provided clubs for new golfers, and motivation, mulligans and miracle putts were available to all. Laughter, burgers, beverages and prizes concluded the day.
  • Happy Birthday America! Read our July President's Message and check out the latest LPGA Amateur news and upcoming events. - Jul 21, 2023
    Happy Birthday America! Read our July President's Message and check out the latest LPGA Amateur news and upcoming events HERE
  • Lehigh Valley Invitational Tournament - Jun 4, 2023

    On Friday, June 1, twelve NNJ Chapter members had the opportunity to compete with other local chapters, at the first Lehigh Valley Invitational Tournament in Bethlehem, PA.  Thank you to Lehigh Valley LPGA Amateur Chapter for hosting a fantastic event.  Our chapter had a great showing, sweeping all prizes in the second flight! Congratulations to all the winners! 

     
  • A Great Way to Open the Season at Berkshire Valley - Jun 4, 2023

    This year's season opener was held at Berkshire Valley, Morris County's premiere golf course. Friendly chatter filled the air, and we could not have asked for better weather to kick off our season. Over 60 golfers teed off throughout the afternoon, and many continued the festivities after golf at Bella Vista Restaurant for a buffet dinner, drinks and awards. Congrats to all the prize winners and thank you to everyone that participated, especially the event organizers and volunteers! 
  • We Par-Tee'd at The Clubhouse! - Apr 1, 2023

    On Sunday, March 26th, sixty NNJ Chapter members attended our 2023 Tee Off Event. Held at The Clubhouse in Fairfield, old friends and new friends had a variety of opportunities to swing, shop and socialize! Congratulations to our prize winners and a special thank you to all of our volunteers!

    We are extremely grateful to the following for their generous donations and ongoing support of our NNJ Chapter: Christina Thomas, Golf4Her; Scott Pruden, Farmstead Golf & Country Club; Debbie O'Connell, Live Positive & Golf Positive; Nicky Tucker, Crystal Springs; Patrick McKernan & Jon Trotta, The Green 973.


     
  • Upcoming LPGA Tours in Our Area! Events include Complimentary Access for You and a Guest! Check out the schedule here! - Mar 11, 2023

    Don't miss the remaining LPGA Tour events coming to our area. Did you know 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!

    DateEventCourseLocationDetails
    5/29 - 6/4Mizuho America's OpenLiberty National Golf ClubJersey City, NJWebsite
    6/9 - 6/11LPGA Classic Presented by AcerSeaview Bay CourseGalloway, NJWebsite
    6/21 - 6/25Women's PGA ChampionshipBaltusrol Golf ClubSpringfield, NJWebsite

    Click here for the complete LPGA Tour schedule.  Click here for the complete Epson Tour schedule.
  • Check Out These 2023 Golf Education Programs - Mar 3, 2023

    We are excited to share our 2023 Golf Education Offerings!! Click here to check out clinics available at various golf courses and academies across North Jersey. These are publicly available sessions (NOT exclusive to our chapter). So, these availabilities will be taken up quickly! Utilize the website links provided to get more details and to register.

    Many clinics spots fill early in the season and generally weeks in advance of the scheduled date. Register now to ensure your spot!!

    Additional programs will be added below as they become available.
  • Volunteers Needed for the 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club - Jan 29, 2023

    The 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship is coming to Baltusrol Golf Club and needs Volunteers. The event will take place from June 20 - June 25. Click the link below to register or for more information.

    2023 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (trustevent.com)
  • The Biggest Loser - LPGA Amateur Style! Read how participating in this year's competition motivated NNJ Member Kim Maycott - Nov 5, 2022
     This year's Biggest Loser competition has come to a close. The competition began on June 10 and participants were grouped into four divisions, based on their starting handicap index: 

    • Division I: 6.5 to 21.7
    • Division II: 22.0 to 26.1
    • Division III: 26.2 to 32.0
    • Division IV: 32.1 to 54.0

    Congratulations to Kim Maycott who placed 4th in her division and 11th overall.  According to Kim the best part was that the competition motivated her to play more this year and enabled her to lower her handicap by over 7 strokes!  

    If you aren't in the habit of keeping a handicap and posting your scores, you might want to consider it for next year.
  • NNJ Chapter Member Debbie Curran's experience of a lifetime! Read about her experience here. - Nov 5, 2022

    NNJ Chapter Member Debbie Curran's experience of a lifetime! 

    The cancer survivor and LPGA Amateur had an unforgettable week at the Shoprite LPGA Classic. Read about her experience here
  • Congratulations to our NNJ Cup team, Par-Tee Girls for their strong showing at the 2022 Cup Finals! - Nov 5, 2022

    Congratulations to our NNJ Cup team, Par-Tee Girls for their strong showing at the 2022 Cup Finals. Led by captain, Karen Stepsus, Jane Egan, Niamh Finnan, Shaunagh Guinness, MaryLynn Miles, Mindy Oosten, Jan Tomasiewicz, and Marge Zietchick traveled to HorseShoe Bay, Texas and played two rounds of tournament golf, competing in Four Ball and SIngles events. 

    Why not think about putting together your own cup team for 2023?  Qualifying rounds are scheduled for September 8-9, at Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course in Lewiston, NY