Austin

Chapter News & Announcements

Summer Sizzlin' Scramble 2021 - Jul 16, 2021
Well it certainly didn't start out as a summer sizzlin' day, but thankfully the rain stopped just as we were teeing off and we were able to play a full round. The course had a few wet spots which made for some interesting shots. Congrats to our Longest Drive winner Lee Ann Penick, Closest to the Pins Alberta Evans and Deann Bustos. Low Gross Team was Lee Ann Penick, Deann Bustos and Palma Buttles-Valdez, and Low Net Team was Jennifer Karpyshyn, Linda Heurkins, Susan Belvin and Sue Anderson.

Shadowglen Shamble - May 30, 2021

We had an awesome time at Shadowglen Golf Course in Manor despite the "tropical rainshowers". The course was in great condition and the competition was fierce! COngratulations to the low gross team of Jennifer Karpyshyn, Sue Anderson, Susan Belvin and Vicki Raymond for shooting a 73, and the low net team of Judi Blue, Becky McGillick, Caran Colvin and Lili Taufa with a 60. Longest Drive went to Susan Belvin and CTP went to Danielle Sorresso. And Caran won $190 in the 50/50 draw!

Short Game Clinic - May 10, 2021
We had an enjoyable time learning some tips and tricks for putting and chipping from Marci Brock at Live Oak golf course before heading out to Yaupon for a quick 9 holes to practice what we were taught. Congrats to Caran and Judi for winning closest to the pin and Katie for longest drive.

Wolfdancer - Dec 29, 2020

Our End of Year Christmas Scramble and Member Recognition Event was a fun albeit cool day at the beautiful Wolfdancer Golf Club. 35 ladies braved the grey skies in a 2-person scramble followed by a great meal and lots of laughs. Susan Belvin won longest drive and CTP. The team of Deonna Million and Sita Cilfone won low gross and Susan Belvin and Linda Heurkins won low net. Thanks to all the ladies who dressed up for the occasion and we look forward to seeing y'all next year!

Tapatio Springs 1 - Oct 28, 2020
Oct.23-25 we had 30 ladies (and a few token men) head to the beautiful Tapatio Springs Resort for a fun weekend of golf and shenanigans. Big winners were: Sally Bowman (low gross), Spencer Unangst (low net) and Nancy Lubecker (3 out of 4 closest to the pins). The resort made sure everyone stayed safe and socially distanced.

Judi Volunteer of the Month - Aug 6, 2020

Our very own Judi Blue was awarded the Volunteer of the Month award for her work with the USGA-LPGA Girls Golf Program through The First Tee of Greater Austin. "She serves as the Volunteer Coordinator for LPGA Amateurs Golf and helps to recruit other women to get involved." Check out her Facebook article at https://www.facebook.com/firstteeaustin

Vaaler Creek Recap - Jul 2, 2020

Our first fun-play tournament of the season was held at Vaaler Creek Golf Club. We had 33 ladies from the Austin Chapter and 17 from San Antonio! This was a 4-person modified shamble event. Congratulations to all the winners, especially our lovely Best-Dressed Team of Lara Enzor, Kim Golden, Diane Lee and Gwen Neal. With all of the precautions that had to be negotiated due to COVID-19 a special thanks goes out to the organizing committee Judi Blue, Wendy Malloch and Cheri Hisaw.

Girls Golf - Jun 20, 2020
Each month our chapter helps out the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Program through The First Tee of Greater Austin by playing a few holes of golf with young ladies as they are beginning their golf careers. The ladies instruct the girls on proper etiquette and give them some tips on techniques for different shots but mostly just support them and give them a positive experience. Thank you to the ladies who volunteer their time for this worthwhile cause.

2020 Kick-off - Mar 12, 2020

What's the second most favorite pastime of golfers? Gambling of course! We kicked off our 2020 season at Flintrock Falls Golf Club with a presentation on the new World Handicap System from our handicap chair Melinda Hipp and then dove right in to the dice and cards! Our silent auction and 50/50 raffle raised $500 for the Chapter.

Aim Point Clinic 2 - Mar 11, 2020

Our AimPoint clinic in February taught us how to read the slope of the green and decide where to aim our ball in order to sink more putts. Hope to see some lower scores from these ladies in the future! If there is enough interest we may do this clinic again in the Fall.

2020 Meet and Greet - Jan 19, 2020

Our first event of the 2020 season was a Meet and Greet for old and new members held at Cover 3 downtown. Our new board was introduced and the schedule of events for this season was released. Guests could order their own food and create interesting cocktails at the Mimosa Bar. We all had a great time and hopefully we got some new members signed up for this season!