LPGA Amateurs Northern New Jersey - Women's Golf Community and Events

Chapter News & Announcements

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!

Date	Event	Course	Location	Details
5/29 - 6/4	Mizuho America's Open	Liberty National Golf Club	Jersey City, NJ	Website
6/9 - 6/11	LPGA Classic Presented by Acer	Seaview Bay Course	Galloway, NJ	Website
6/21 - 6/25	Women's PGA Championship	Baltusrol Golf Club	Springfield, NJ	Website

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

Northern NJ/Westchester Interchapter Event on Saturday, August 20 at Crystal Springs - Sep 19, 2022

It was a hot and steamy day on a crazy Robert von Hagge designed golf course (the Crystal Springs Golf Club course at the Crystal Springs Resort) where the 5 players from Westchester defeated the 6 players from Northern New Jersey in a friendly match play competition. Prentiss Shaw won closet to the pin (3 feet) on the (picturesque) par three 11th hole and Robyn Lindsay took home the prize for straightest drive. Prizes were awarded in the Willow Room at the clubhouse at the Grand Cascades Lodge and 8 of the 11 players proceeded to the Irish Cottage Inn for sustenance and libations. A good day overall. Thanks to those who attended the Saturday, August 20th event.

Thank You for Your Support of Play a Little for Pink! - Sep 18, 2022

Thank you to those who joined us at the Preakness Valley social, to those who sponsored their own league events and for personal donations contributed by members, family and friends.

All donations collected by our Northern New Jersey Chapter benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (www.playforpink.org). Click here to see pictures from the various events social and league events.

Annual Meeting - Jul 27, 2022

The Chapter held its first Annual Meeting via zoom on April 26th, 2022. Thirty-one members attended and you can find the recording of the session here: 2022 Annual Meeting Zoom Video

Bunker Buzz - May, 2022 - Jun 10, 2022
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Sun and Fun at Our "Tee Off to the Green" Season Opener - May 5, 2022

The Northern NJ Chapter’s "Tee Off to the Green" was everything we could have hoped for and more! Friendly chatter filled the air as we kicked off our 2022 season at Farmstead Golf and Country Club, where 18-holes of golf was followed up by a fun putting contest. The festivities continued inside, where we ate, drank, shopped, and laughed along with old and new friends alike. Congrats to all the prize winners and thank you to everyone that participated, especially the event organizers and volunteers!

Bunker Buzz - January, 2022 - Feb 2, 2022
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'Tis The Season! Read about our Holiday Party. - Dec 5, 2021

LPGA Amateurs NNJ Chapter members gathered Wednesday, Dec 1 for our annual holiday party, held this year at Portobello Banquets in Oakland, NJ.

After getting settled in with drinks and passed hors d'oeuvres, the event kicked off with new president Stefanie Thornton welcoming all attendees. A Rose Ceremony followed, thanking all the departing board members for their service and accomplishments. Roses were also presented to the current board and chairs, as well as to our league coordinators. Introductions to our newly elected board followed. It was clear our chapter has been blessed with an amazing group of volunteers!
The night continued with a delicious buffet dinner, music, dancing and prizes. The proceeds from our 50/50 will be presented to JBWS.
What a great way to wind up the golf season, kick off the holiday season and celebrate wonderful friendships within our chapter! Happy Holidays to all! See you in 2022!