FORT WORTH METROPLEX CHAPTER CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
Sunday, October 5 | 9:00 AM stacked tee times
Walnut Creek Country Club, Mansfield
Flighted Stroke Play | Fun Play | Volunteer

This is your chance to compete, connect, and celebrate with your fellow Fort Worth Metroplex Chapter members in style — and it’s not just any event…
It’s an exclusive Members Only opportunity to play, win, and enjoy the benefits of your membership!

Your $110 entry fee includes:  
-  Green Fee & Cart
- Range Balls
- Delicious Lunch After Play
- Snacks
- Player Gift

📆 Key Dates:

• Registration Opens: August 1
• Practice round:   you may schedule a pre-event practice round during the week of September 22, weekday after 11:00 AM, based on course availability. Practice rounds are at your own expense.
• Registration Deadline: September 25
• Handicap Revision Date:  October 1

The Chapter Championship is open to all current members of the Fort Worth Metroplex Chapter with a valid handicap index.   ALL skill levels are welcome. Everyone has a shot at being the Chapter Champion – just score low net overall!
Flighted Competition — You’ll play against golfers at your own skill level

• Trophies & Awards
• 💰 Opportunity to purchase tickets for a 50/25/25 Drawing with 2 winners receiving cash!

Meet the Chapter Championship Committee dream team making it happen:

• Jeri Phillips – Committee Chair
• Carrie Shewbart – Golf Events Chair
• Dani Connell
• Toby Powell
• Kathye McCall

They are hard at work planning a fun, fair, and fabulous experience.

Important to Know!
The cost to members will be offset with Chapter funds.
That means the experience is top-tier — thanks to your Chapter investing in YOU.

📣But Wait… There’s More!
Not feeling competitive? No problem! You can still join the fun in the FUN PLAY flight!

• No pressure. No score stress. Just good times with great people.
• Same cost. Same lunch. Same swag.
• Simply select “Fun Play” when you register.

     Every great tournament runs on awesome volunteers — and we need YOU! Whether you love being in the middle of the action or just want to lend a hand behind the scenes, there’s a spot for you.
·       Simply select “Volunteer” to register
Thank you for your willingness to help! Our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you with all the fun and meaningful ways you can get involved.  Pick what sounds fun, show up on tournament day, and enjoy a FREE lunch as our thank-you!  Volunteers will also have the opportunity to purchase the event HOODIE as an additional thank-you. 
Big cheers in advance — we can’t do it without our amazing volunteers! 💚

At the conclusion of the 2nd day of the U.S. Women's Open in June, Michael Whan (USGA CEO) greeted Annika Sorenstam and told her "the game is better because you are in it".  I thought that was very sweet and so very true.  Here's another very true statement "The Fort Worth Metroplex Chapter is better because YOU are in it".  Please know that we appreciate each and every one of our members and are thankful they have chosen to direct their golf energy to the LPGA Amateurs organization and especially to our awesome Chapter!  Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
  

YeeHaw, y'all.

YOUR President,
Jeri Phillips

Self-talk.  Hmmm. There are 2 options, right?  Positive or negative.  Over the past couple of months, I've witnessed two great examples of positive self-talk and would like to share these with you.

My first example is from a session at the recent LPGA Amateurs Member Celebration in Las Vegas where guest speaker Debbie O'Connell shared her message of positivity.  She used the Amy Bockerstette and Gary Woodland video where Amy plays the par 3 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale with Gary during a PGA Tour event in 2019.  Amy repeated 2 phrases before every shot:  "I've Got This" and "I Can Do This".  These are good mantras for all golfers to use and it was inspiring to watch the video.  Gary Woodland surprises Amy from Special Olympics Arizona 2019 - YouTube

My second example is the recent LPGA Chevron Championship in Houston.  Angel Yin played great golf on her Sunday final round, using positive self-talk repeatedly.  But my favorite was after she hit a great tee shot on regulation hole #18, over water, just 

past the pin, setting up for a birdie to win, par to tie, putt.  After hitting that shot, she looked at her caddie and said, "Let's go do something great".   Here's the science if you're interested (from 5 Tips for Staying Positive on The Golf Course. www.bigteesgolfworld.com/positive-golf-thoughts/ ) The idea that positive thinking can lead to better outcomes is supported by a growing body of scientific research. Positive thoughts are associated with the release of certain neurotransmitters and hormones in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, which are linked to positive emotions and well-being. When these chemicals are released in the brain, they can help to improve mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and increase motivation and energy levels.  Practice positive self-talk. Develop positive affirmations, phrases, or mantras that you can repeat to yourself as a way of countering negative thoughts. These positive words or phrases can be things like “I am a strong and capable golfer,” “I trust in my abilities,” or “I can handle any challenge that comes my way.” Visit our Chapter's Facebook page to share your self-talk. Maybe it can help others!  LPGA Amateurs Fort Worth Metroplex TX | Fort Worth TX | Facebook YeeHaw, y'all. YOUR President, Jeri Phillips

What a great Kickoff Event at Texas Rangers Golf Club on March 4. There were 64 registrations and 32 of those ladies played golf after the event and enjoyed the beautiful weather. We honored our Founders and were so happy that Peggy Johnson, Connie Pollock, Jan Ray, and Julie Piland were willing to be interviewed about the beginnings of our awesome Fort Worth Chapter. The standing ovation they received as they exited the stage was especially heartwarming. 

All the Chapter Board and Leadership members shared what is coming in 2023 for our members. Watch the website, monthly newsletter, and the weekly updates to keep up with all the activities PLANNED FOR YOU!

A successful Kickoff Event helps us raise money so that we can benefit and plan some awesome events for our members. There were plenty of opportunities to contribute to our Chapter’s fundraising efforts:
   * Silent Auction of 27 amazing items
   * 10 Raffle items of a large variety of choices
   * 50/50 Pony Up Raffle with 50% of the funds benefitting the LPGA Amateurs Foundation  and 50% of the funds awarded to lucky
       winner Sue Steffen. There were also 2 consolation prizes of cowgirl hats filled with lottery scratch-off tickets won by Patte Lee
       and Kelli Kidd. 
   * M&M Guess Jar filled with teal and white M&Ms. Natasha Hawes guessed within 30 of the total and won a $25 Texas Rangers Golf
    gift card and the jar of M&Ms. 

National Sponsor Birdie Balou was there with Sheilagh Wilson offering her merchandise for shopping and purchase. We also offered sales of Chapter Logo Merchandise for the convenience of our attendees. They placed orders at the Kickoff, we will receive all those orders, and then deliver those orders.   This offering saved our attendees shipping costs and provided easy shopping. 

The Southern Brunch Buffet was delicious and Sweet Lucy’s fried pies were a yummy dessert. 

Thanks so very much to all the volunteers who helped the event run smoothly with their time and attention. And a great big thanks to the Kickoff Committee for all their planning the last 2 months. These ladies - Natasha Hawes, Lynda Duvall, Debbie Schroder, Sofia Maese, Maribeth Fletcher, and Jeri Phillips - deserve a round of applause!