Chapter News & Announcements
  • Holiday Party 2024 - Jan 7, 2025

    Chapter members and guests celebrated the holiday season Dec. 4! We had a great turnout out for some festive fun!

    Thank you to all who joined us and participated in the Holiday and 50/50 drawings.

    Congratulations to the evenings’ winners, Cassie Breen who won the 50/50 which generated more than $150 for the local charity, in My Father’s Kitchen and Char Schmidt and Kelly Habegger who won 2025 CNY Chapter Memberships.

    A BIG Thank you to Judy McCrea and her committee members, Karen Caporizzo, and Penny Barron for an enjoyable Holiday Gathering!

  • Discover the Game: Learn More About Our Fun Intro to Golf Program - Sep 21, 2024
    The LPGA Amateurs Central New York Chapter is committed to growing the game among women with its Intro to Golf program and league.

     

    The program is for new, newer and beginning golfers who are looking to learn the basic fundamentals of the game before heading out on the course for play. “I loved everything about this program,” Nicole Petranchuk
    said. “It was exactly what I was looking for! I had been wanting to learn how to golf for a long time.”
     
    The Intro of Golf program begins with a five-week clinic style instruction with a PGA of America Golf Professional that covers the basics such as how to hold a club, terminology, the correct stance, what club to use when and so much more.
    Following the five weeks of instruction, participants shift to on course practice at Butternut Creek. Golfers play in small groups of three or four with a CNY Chapter Mentor. This gives participants actual playing experience to use and build on the skills learned during instruction. On course play also helps players work on pace of play and golf course etiquette.

     

    The CNY Chapter encourages women to get in the game! Intro to Golf is a great way to become comfortable with getting out and playing. Whether you are a beginner golfer, someone who has stepped away from the game or someone who
    would like a refresher, Intro to Golf is a great place to start. Read about our Intro to Golf graduates and their testimonials.

     

    MICHELLE MILLENDER
    I enjoyed this program so much that I completed it twice. The five weeks of instruction with Jack Conger (Links at Erie Village) and Dylan Plis, PGA Associate prepared us for everything we needed to know as beginners, from how to
    grip the club to the finish of the swing.  They were extremely patient and provided individual attention to every student.  During weekly rounds, the mentors would guide us through the course with tips and lessons we would need to play on our own.  Playing with other ladies who were also learning the game reduced the anxiety of being on the course and not always knowing what to do.  This program is great for anyone looking to be introduced to the game or looking to brush up on their skills.

    FEDERICA (FRED) PANOZZO
    Back when I did the Intro to Golf program we played at West Hill Golf Course (all par 3’s). Colleen (Roche) taught us golf etiquette and helped us figure out which club to use when. 

     

    I really liked that Colleen played golf alongside us and explained why she did what she did (where to hit the ball, what club, repairing the course, etc.) No question was off limits! What I liked best about the Intro program was it was the perfect next step once you knew how to swing a club and were ready to step out onto a real golf course.

     

    The program taught me a lot about golf etiquette!  (Keeping your cart ahead of you, pace of play, etiquette on the green, etc.) I would highly recommend the Intro program to give beginners some confidence to step out and play golf!

     

    NICOLE PETRANCHUK
    Being brand new to the sport, I knew taking lessons wouldn't be enough for me. The meet and greet prior to the start of the program was a great way to meet some of the other participants, and instructor Jack Conger, PGA. Our lessons started with the very basics and built on themselves. When it came time to get out on the course with our mentos, I felt like I was ready. Having mentors go out with us each week was very helpful and the course was not overwhelming. Each mentor I worked with was kind, patient, and taught me something new each time out (the women I golfed with every week were great too!)

     

    I recommend the program to anyone who will listen! Something else that makes this program special is the community of women who volunteer their time to grow the sport. This program created a safe and positive space for me to learn something that used to intimidate me. The program gave me confidence. I went from not knowing how to golf to having the confidence to go to the driving range to get a better feel for each of my clubs. Towards the end of the program, I felt
    confident enough to play on a bigger course with my husband. I will forever be grateful for everything I learned during the program. 

     

    MARY CUNNINGHAM
    The Intro to Golf Program was a great way start golfing in a welcoming environment with a fun group of women.  Everyone is learning together and it’s fun!

     

    Our golf lessons concentrated on how to hit the ball. Intro to Golf was a great way to learn how to actually go out on a course and play with the support of mentors every week. The mentors gave lots of advice that I still follow -- everything from rules and how to keep the pace of play to tips on what to keep in your golf bag. I learned the rules and etiquette of golf and met some great people!

     

    Contact us today to learn more about the program to learn more about starting your golf journey and tee up for success with a group of great ladies!
  • Holiday Party 2023 - Jan 4, 2024

    It was a fun night at the Collegian Inn and Suites on Dec. 13 as Chapter Members and guests attended the annual Holiday Party!


    Thank you to Events Chair, Judy McCrea, and her committee for a wonderful evening of food and fun as well as Event Sponsors and donors to the Holiday Gift Drawings: The Collegian Inn & Suites, Vintage Garden, Yards Grille, Bull & Bear, and the CNY Chapter Leadership Team.


    Big winners of the evening included Fran Piraino and guest, Meg Mead, both of whom won a 2024 Chapter Membership, as well as guest, Rachel Bush, the 50/50 winner.


    Other gift winners included Mary Beth Fiore, Judy Winslow, Grace Kuqali, Nina Iles, Erin Byrnes-Hammond, Kelly Habegger, Colleen Roche, Winnie Schleider, Judy Windhausen, Judy Winslow, Sheila Ohstrom, Laurie Kadah, Theresa Covington, and Cindy Couche.


    A special thank you to those of you who participated in the 50/50 and Holiday Gift drawings, the proceeds of which were designated for the Food Bank of CNY. Your generosity will allow the Chapter to donate $473 to the Food Bank which is significant in their efforts to support the CNY Community.

     

     
  • CNY Hosts the 2023 Thruway Challenge - Nov 1, 2023

    It was a beautiful day for golf in August, and we hope the 40 ladies who joined us recently at Kanon Valley for the Thruway Challenge enjoyed themselves.

    Winners of the on-course contests were spread among the three Chapters, although CNY Chapter

    member, Cassie Breen, snagged a Closest to the Pin.

    With each 2 person team playing for just one point towards their Chapter’s total, it was close. Albany secured 3 points, Syracuse 3, but ultimately it was Rochester who garnered the Virtual Trophy win with 4 points.

    We congratulate the Rochester Chapter on their win and look forward to next year’s Challenge which
    will be hosted by the Rochester Chapter as well.
  • Thank you to our league captains - Nov 1, 2023

    Many thanks to our 2023 League Captains and Coordinators for keeping things organized and moving along!

    We appreciate you!

    Cindy Granger, Pat Mautino (Drumlins)

    Janis Luce, Betty Hatem (Foxfire)

    Char Schmidt, Nancy Christy (Green Lakes)

    Katie Mooney, Cindy Couche (Camillus)

    Colleen Roche, Cassie Breen (Weekend)



  • 2023 League Champions crowns - Nov 1, 2023

    Congratulations to the 2023 League Champions!

    Ann Marziale and Sue Joyner (Drumlins)

    Kathy Casatelli (Foxfire) Picture Below

    Janice Abdo-Rott (Green Lakes)

    Kathy Casatelli (Camillus)

    Colleen Roche (Weekend Travel)

     

    Kudos to Kathy Casatelli who came in first in two leagues this season!

  • Green Lakes End of Season - Nov 1, 2023
    It was definitely a fall day when we gathered Sept. 24 at Green Lakes State Park Golf Course for the 2023 End of Season event. Hopefully everyone enjoyed a fun round of golf, the contest holes, luncheon, the 50/50 drawing and
    door prizes. 
    Following the round we had a nice luncheon, thanked our volunteers, acknowledged our League
    winners, the day’s contest winners, 50/50 winners and distributed door prices.
    Many thanks our event volunteers: Katie Mooney, Cindy Couche, Nina Iles, Judy McCrea, and Tracy Gibson for

    their help with set up, sign in, 50/50 drawings and all else.

    Closest to the Pin Contest Winners – Hole #2, Cindy Couche, Hole #4, Linda Pernell, Hole #6, Erin

    Hammond, Hole #13, Cassie Breen & Hole #16, Ann Marziale

    And KUDOS to Cassie Breen and Jennifer Taylor who both posted a 3 on the Par 5, $15 – Eagles !

    50/50 Winners – Tracy Gibson and Cindy Granger

    And a BIG thank you goes to our members participating in the 50/50. Your generosity allowed us to

    donate $140 to the CNY Food Bank in addition to our winners !
  • 2022 Holiday Party - Nov 1, 2023

    More than 30 members and guests enjoyed some holiday party fun at the Collegian Hotel on December 7.

    Thank you to the generosity of those who participated in the Holiday drawings generated proceeds of more than $400 which will be donated to the CNY Food Bank.

    Erin Byrnes-Hammond won a 2023 membership!

    50/50 Winners included: Colleen Roche, Nancy Stevens, Marianne Ferris and Erin Byrnes-Hammond

    Other lucky winners: Kathy Casatelli, Nicole Capriotti, Colleen Roche, Santa Coholan, Kristin Swarts

    A special shoutout goes to Nina Iles and the events committee for coordinating such an enjoyable evening!

    For more pictures from the event, go to our Facebook page!
  • Special Awards from the 2022 season - Nov 22, 2022

    Here's a recap from the 2022 season. Congrats to all!

    FOUNDERS AWARD

    In honor of our Chapter's 20th anniversary (est. 2002), we recognized the Chapter's longest standing members with a token of appreciation. They are: Pat Mautino, Cindy Granger and Katherine Nickerson. All have been CNY Chapter members since 2003. Bravo ladies!


    CNY CHAPTER BIGGEST LOSER CHALLENGE

    There were four flights, based on their handicap on June 1, 2022. The challenge ended as of September 15. Winners were announced at our End of Season on Oct. 1.

    And the winners are: 

    Flight 1- 6.5 to 21.7:   Janis Luce (down 1.8 strokes)

    Flight 2- 22.0 to 26.1: Carol Polimino (down .2 strokes)

    Flight 3- 26.2 to 32.0: Fran Piraino (down 3.5 strokes)

    Flight 4- 32.1 to 54.0: Judy McCrea (down 6.7 strokes)

    Also noteworthy are the 'shakers and movers' (members that didn't quite win but who had very respectable drops in their handicaps.) Those ladies are: Colleen Keane (down 2.7 strokes), Jean Versace (down 2.2 strokes), Tracy Gibson (down 4.7 strokes), Ann Marziale (down 5.6 strokes) and Judy Winslow (down 2.6 strokes).

     

    2022 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

    Drumlins Monday League

    First - Pat Mautino/Cindy Granger

    Second -  Annie Marziale/Sue Joyner

    Wednesday Foxfire 18-hole

    First - Fran Piraino

    Second - Nina Iles

    Green Lakes Wednesday Evening

    First - Colleen Roche

    Second - Nicole Capriotti/ Char Schmidt

    Thursday Camillus18-hole

    First - Cindy Couche

    Second - Colleen Roche

    Weekend Travel League

    First - Janet Schwartz

    Second - Cassie Breen
  • Thank you to our outgoing Board members - Nov 22, 2022

    Please welcome the newly elected members of the Chapter Leadership Team

    Colleen Roche – President

    Cassie Breen – Communications and Marketing

    Sue Haley – Membership Recruitment

    Char Schmidt - Membership Services

    These ladies join those Board members continuing into the 2023 Season: 

    Nina Iles - Events and Activities

    Janet Schwartz - Finance and Records.

    In addition to those members who have volunteered throughout the season, a sincere thank you goes to our outgoing Board members, Nicole Capriotti, Katie Mooney, and Fran Piraino. Their time, energies and dedication to the Chapter and its members is greatly appreciated.
  • 2022 Kickoff Event - Mar 7, 2022
    The CNY Chapter held its Spring Kickoff Event March 6 at Vito's Ristorante.
    Chapter members and board members welcomed guests for an afternoon of food, fun and giveaways. There was also lots of information about the upcoming season including the 2020 league lineup, pre-season golf clinics and some fun activities planned for the season.
    Be sure to check your emails for our Chapter newsletter with additional information.

    It should be an exciting year!

  • 2021 Chapter Holiday Party - Jan 3, 2022

    More than 40 Chapter members and guests gathered at the Collegian Hotel for a fun night of food, drinks and merriment Dec. 8.

    It was our first non-golf social event in two years. 

    Thank you to all who attended and the Events Committee for coordinating such an enjoyable night.

    Go to our Facebook page to see more pictures!
  • 2021 LEAGUE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION - Oct 25, 2021
    After a year hiatus because of the pandemic, the CNY Chapter successfully returned to league competition. Here is a list of 2021 award winners and those who deserve recognition.

    LEAGUE AWARDS
    Our chapter recognized the first and second place finishers in our five leagues. Congratulations to all!
    We also would like to congratulate the seven ladies who took part in our Introduction to Golf League at Butternut Creek!
    Drumlins Monday League
    First: Cindy Granger/Pat Mautino

    Second: Ann Marziale/Sue Joyner
    Foxfire Wednesday 18-hole League
    First: Colleen Roche
    Second: Nina Iles
    Green Lakes Wednesday League
    First place: Kathy Casatelli
    Second place: Hunter Hillers
    Erie Village Thursday 18-hole League
    First place: Laurie Kadah
    Second place: Katie Mooney
    Weekend Travel League
    First place: Mary Studdiford
    Second place: Cassie Breen
    Intro League
    Players: Sheryl DeMauro, Joan Arno, Claudia Kosty, Ginny Robbins, Katie Centolella, Kathy Ruggeri, Sharon Forbes

    BIGGEST LOSER CONTEST
    FIRST FLIGHT: Amy Monnat
    SECOND FLIGHT: Colleen Roche
    THIRD FLIGHT: Pat Mautino
    FOURTH FLIGHT: Cindy Couche


    LEAGUE CAPTAINS
    Drumlins Monday League:     Ann Marziale and Sue Joyner
    Foxfire Wednesday 18-hole League: Nina Iles and Janis Luce
    Green Lakes Wednesday League: Kathy Casatelli and Nicole Capriotti
    Erie Village Thursday 18-hole League: Katie Mooney
    Weekend Travel League: Janet Schwartz and Cassie Breen
    Intro League Mentors: Colleen Roche, Jessica Barron, Betty Hatem, Mary Cunningham, Nicole Capriotti, Kathy Casatelli, Fred Pannozzo, Fran Piraino, Janet Schwartz and Char Schmidt

    2021 Intro League Mentors

    Colleen Roche, Jessica Barron, Betty Hatem, Mary Cunningham, Nicole Capriotti, Kathy Casatelli, Fred Pannozzo, Fran Piraino, Janet Schwartz, Katie Mooney and Char Schmidt

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