Chapter News & Announcements
  • OPERATION 36 LADIES ACADEMY TO BE OFFERED AT WIDGI CREEK GOLF CLUB
    Click HERE for more information.

  • 3 KEY CHANGES NOW IN EFFECT FROM THE WHS

    For more information on the WHS™, please visit usga.org/whs.


  • MARCH 2024 NEWS
    Click here to read our latest chapter news!

  • EVENT NO-SHOWS & CANCELLATIONS
    As we look forward to our 2024 golfing season, the Board met on February 1st. One of the items brought up was the subject of how to win back our integrity with the various golf courses. We have not maintained a favorable relationship with many of them due to our members canceling their sign-up or simply no-showing on game day. As a result, we have so few members playing on a given day that we can no longer expect to be given special rates.  


    The board discussed paying for no-shows so that the golf courses do not lose money after reserving the tee times for us. However, this would be very costly to our club’s budget and is not sustainable. It would put our budget in the hole.

    As mature women, we need to take responsibility for our decisions. When we sign up for a tee time, we need to treat it as a “commitment,” just as we would a doctor’s appointment, required meeting, etc., and not just something to do if it’s convenient that day. If the deadline to cancel passes, and someone is unable to play, they either need to find a replacement or be willing to pay for their missed tee time slot. Of course, there are going to be occasions when illness strikes unexpectedly at the last minute, and exceptions would be made. 


  • FEBRUARY 2024 NEWS
    Click here to read our February newsletter.

  • DON'T MISS THE UPCOMING DEADLINE TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!
    You should have received an email about renewing your membership.  All memberships expired on 12/31/2023, but you have until March to complete the renewal for 2024. Just log into your member clubhouse to renew and ensure you are eligible to participate in any Chapter and Association-wide events in the new year.

    (For 2024 renewal rates and additional membership information, please click
    here
    .)

  • JANUARY NEWS UPDATE
    Click here to read our Chapter's mid-month update!

  • JANUARY NEWSLETTER
    Click here to read our Chapter's monthly news!

  • BOARD SECRETARY & OTHERS NEEDED TO KEEP OUR CHAPTER STRONG!

    Volunteers wanted for the 2023–2024 season

    Do you have "the heart" or talents that might benefit our organization? Do you have ideas on how our chapter could be improved? Would you enjoy the opportunity to connect with other like-minded members who truly care about our activities and future sustainability?

    Please consider being part of the team that will move our chapter forward for our next season. Board meetings happen only about 4-6 times year so the officer position commitment isn't huge. Directors and any committees meet as needed. Both types of positions are a great way for new and existing members to help ensure that our chapter remains strong and a positive option for female golfers in the Central Oregon area.

    If you think you might be interested, or would just like to find out more about what else is needed for the coming season, please contact Diane Kirpach at
    lpgaamateurscentraloregon@gmail.com

  • NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER COMING SOON...
    Please be on the lookout for the November issue of our chapter newsletter, coming out very soon. We are currently in the process of transitioning our leadership and a few other volunteer positions for the 2023-2024 season. All the news and more will hit your email box very soon! Thank you for your patience.

  • MEMBER GET A MEMBER DRIVE IS BACK!

    This year's Member Get a Member Drive will run from 10/1/2023 – 6/30/2024. Members who recruit new members can qualify for great prizes. Click here for details.


  • GOLF COURSE SPECIALS - March 2024 UPDATE

    Our board members and wonderful volunteers are always on the lookout for discounts that we can pass along to our members! Below are some local and/or regional specials we've uncovered for you this month:

    Crooked River Ranch -Smart Shopper Magazine published a Crooked River Ranch golf coupon inside!  20% off the Regular Rack Rate. Coupon is valid anytime; good for 1–4 players; cart not included. Offer expires April 27, 2024. (Note:  this web post is not a valid coupon...clip your coupon from the local Smart Shopper Magazine now!)

    Crooked River Ranch -  One player, with shared cart. Valid Mon–Thur, after 12pm. Visit this Golf Moose link for further details or to purchase. Expires April 30, 2024

    The Greens at Redmond -One player, with cart. Valid Mon–Fri. Visit the Golf Moose site for further details or to purchase. Expires April 30, 2024


  • Our 2023 MASTER EVENT CALENDAR is Finally Here!

    Click HERE for our chapter's event line-up for the entire 2023 season (confirmed so far). Plan with your own calendar and be sure to register for events in advance so you won't miss a thing. A green "OPEN" colored event block means you can register right now, and also includes information about when that event registration window will close.

    Be sure check back often for updates as tentative events or additional details are confirmed and posted.

    2023, here we come!!!


  • BAILEY BEAULAURIER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT COMING IN JULY
    The Second Annual Bailey Beaulaurier Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on July 14 at the Eagle Crest Resort Ridge Course. Click here for further information. Please note this is not a chapter sanctioned event and is not related to LPGA Amateurs Central Oregon in any way.

  • WINTER INDOOR PLAY EXTENDED TO APRIL 5th
    We will be extending our indoor winter play at Walt Reilly's for one more Wednesday! Instead of finishing the indoor season at the end of March, we've decided to play one more week. Our last simulator play and social will be Wednesday, April 5th, where we'll also be celebrating members who have an April birthday! Register here.

  • "SWING INTO SPRING" Instructional Series for Ladies Begins in April
    Meadow Lakes Golf Course:

    Shake off winter’s rust and get on the fast track to improving your game for the 2023 golf season with this upcoming group lesson series. Sign-ups for this 4-part clinic are happening now!  For course dates, cost, and information on how to sign up, click here to download their PDF flyer.


  • 5 KEY CHANGES MADE TO THE OFFICIAL 2023 RULES OF GOLF

    The R&A and the USGA have released the most recent edition of the Rules of Golf, effective January 2023. It's important to keep up on the latest changes, so to help us understand what's changed they have created an illustrated PDF outlining these changes. To review these 5 Key Changes, click here. They have also issued a chart for 2019 Rules to 2023 Rules Comparison, which can be found here.

    Finally, for a nice article by Sr. Rules Officials Pete Scholz and Terry McEvilly of the Oregon Golf Association about these changes, click here.


  • MEMBERS COME THROUGH for local children!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    LPGA Amateurs Central Oregon Chapter's generous members contributed toys and gifts for children of all ages at their Holiday Party held on Tuesday, December 6 at Walt Reilly's. Donations will be delivered to the annual Toys for Tots collection station and are then distributed throughout the area by local volunteers.

    Thank you to everyone for getting into the spirit of giving!


  • IT'S TIME TO SWITCH TO GHIN for handicap tracking

    As you may be aware, the USGA informed LPGA Amateurs that they would not accept handicaps from GolfNet after the end of this year. In other words, the LPGA no longer will offer a free handicap benefit to you.

    Members who have been using GolfNet have the opportunity to transfer their handicaps to GHIN (Golf Handicap Information Network). This is a service offered by the USGA to golf associations worldwide.

    
Since our Chapter does not have enough members willing to sign up for a GHIN handicap to become an Affinity Member Club, you will need to sign up through either your local golf club league or the OGA.

    Steps for setting up GHIN account for old and new members:
    1. Go to  https://oga.org
    2. Click on Membership
    3. Click on Adults
    4. Click on Central Oregon
    5. Click on $40 or $57 Membership
        (you have a choice)

    6. If you have been using GolfNet for your handicap then you already have a GHIN # so you would enter in your name and GHIN number (see image, upper left).

    1. If you used GHIN in the past but it has been longer than 2 years since you used it, your number was likely deactivated and you will have to get a new number and start tracking your handicap from scratch. Click on Create New Profile.

    2. If you have never used GHIN or Golfnet 
    Click on Create New Profile.


  • NEW IN 2023 - LPGA Amateurs Central Oregon Chapter Course Coordinators Needed

    During the summer I shared my hope to have “Course Coordinators - CC” that will help with our 2023 golf season. 

    Coordinators would be the lead for one or two courses. We have about 3-5 dates pinned for each course:

    Ridge | CRR | Challenge | Quail Run | Back 9 | Greens | Meadow Lakes | Resort + Some Surprises!

     

    Your willingness to serve is greatly appreciated.

    • Book the tee times (around March or sooner).

    • Confirm Best Fees

    • Contact course with the number of players

    • Have fun – create games or KP events etc. with prizes – or not - it is up to you!  

    • Bring along a Co-CC to help if you would like.

     

    Contact me to become a CC in 2023... 

    Thanks to the ladies that expressed interest... Mary, Betty, Laura, Shari (N), Shari (H). 

     

    -Belinda Holcombe-Rasmussen, Golf Events Director


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