Chapter News & Announcements
  • Last day to register for Squaw Valley - Oct. 30 . . . You don't want to miss this event!

    You can participate both days or one day!

    Here is the link for details & registration: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/3762953

    Squaw Valley Weekend Golf!
    Saturday and Sunday November 5&6, 2022
    Format: Two Person Team on Saturday and Stroke Play on Sunday
    Saturday starting tee times 11AM
    Sunday Shotgun start at 9AM

    Registration Fees
    $150 per member and $160 per non-members for both days of golf
    $75 per member and $80 per non-member for Saturday only
    $85 per member and $90 per non-member for Sunday only (includes lunch)

    Fee includes cart and range balls
    Two person scramble teams on Saturday. Sign up for a team or we can put you on a team.  

    Saturday prizes will include 1st and 2nd place Scramble Teams. Sunday's game will be Blind Bogey.  Random partners will be drawn after golf and the low net pair will win the pot.  $10 per player for the pot.

    We will meet for dinner at Los Primos Mexican Restaurant at 6:30, please rsvp on the registration form.
    Hotel for this weekend will be Quality Inn & Suites, 1614 NE Big Bend Trl, Glen Rose, TX, (254) 897-2111.
    Price for LPGA Amateurs Fort Worth, $109.99 plus tax.  Rooms will be held until October 24, 2022.  

     


  • mo' Golf Mondays - November is the final month! The prize bank is . . . . $125!

    Read the Oct. 26 newsletter to find out who is in contention for the prize money!

    This was a new event in 2022!  To date 19 women have played at the various courses.  If you have not yet played, there is still time to join on Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, and Nov. 28!   

    Go to Events, find the date, and click on the link to register.


  • Results and Photos from 2022 Chapter Championship!

    Go to the photos area of the website.  There you will see all results and photos from the recent Chapter Championship, Oct. 8, 2022, at Hawks Creek.  What a great day!

    • at the Driving Range Warming up
    • Cart partners
    • Foursomes
    • Volunteers
    • Winners of each flight - 1st low gross, 1st low net, 2nd low gross, and 2nd low net
    • Overall Champion Grace Vasquez
    • All flight winners
    • All other players
    • 50/50 winner
    • Putting champ

  • Welcome your 2022-2023 Fort Worth Metroplex LPGA Amateurs Board

    President: Jeri Phillips

    Events Director: Natasha Hawes

    Communications Director: Tami Bopp

    Returning Board Members: Terry Rolan, Finance Director and Debbie Hatten, Membership Director

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!


  • LSC Winners - Fort Worth!!!!! See photos and read more!

    On Friday, Sept. 16 & Saturday, Sept. 17 - the 2022 LSC was held at Forest Creek Golf Club.    And the Fort Worth Metroplex Chapter was victorious with 12.5 points.  See pictures: day 1 - navy tops, day 2 - green tops.

    Our Captain was Lauren Larson with Co-captain, Kelli Kidd!

    Team was Tami Bopp, Diana Gats, Debbie Hatten, Donna Hernandez, Cheryl McCally, Ruby Rodriquez, Cynthia Simmons, Carrie Shewbart, June Thompson, Grace Vasquez, Margaret Woods, 


  • Photo's & Updates

    During the month of August events, were held at Cross Timbers & Texas Rangers.  Members enjoyed both events, with over 20 playing at Texas rangers.

    In the past several months, 12 new members have been added, brining Chapter membership to a total of 128!

    This coming weekend is the LSC (Lone Star Cup), with the Fort Worth team traveling to Forest Creek in Round Rock. Tune in next week for pictures!


  • VOTE NOW for the 2022-2023 Board of LPGA Amateurs, Fort Worth Metroplex Chapter

    It's time to cast your vote for the ladies who are stepping up to help lead the Fort Worth Chapter into 2022!  It'll just take a few minutes of your time - please show your support.   
     
    Voting will remain open until 11:00 PM, Monday, September 19, 2022.

    This is the only email notification that you will receive.  Vote now so you don't have to remember later!

    Click Here then got to upper right Quick Links . . .   to read about the candidates and their plans for our Chapter.  While you're there, go ahead and vote!

    • Jeri PhillipsCandidate for President                                                                     
    • Natasha Hawes, Candidate for Events Director
    • Tami Bopp, Candidate for Communications Director     

    The new Board will take office November 1, 2022.
    Your Fort Worth Chapter Nominating Committee | Cindy Campbell (Chair), Laurie Warfield, & Margaret Woods


  • Volunteering | Consider Being on the Fort Worth Chapter Board!

    Go to Volunteering section on this website . . . .  read the heartfelt note from current President, Natasha Hawes.

    Then use link to nominate yourself or others!

    Nomination form

     

     

  • Golf Event | Mansfield National - August 13

    Three new photo's
    1. Scramble team winners:  Mims, Babiche, Johnson, Salinas
    2. All Scramble players
    3. LSC Team - practice


  • Chapter Nominations are NOW, please help shape the future of our Chapter!

    Do you have a passion for golf? Do you wish to impact in the community? Or do you know a fellow member who would make a great Board member?

    Each year we conduct elections for the Chapter Board members in accordance with our bylaws, the new Board will start in the fall of the year on November 1.

    The Board positions are set up in staggered rotation, this prevents the entire Board not turning over in the same year.

    This year we will be electing the following:
    - President: 1-year term
    - Marketing Director: 2-year term
    - Communications Director: 2-year term
    - Events Director: 2-year term

    Click here to submit your nomination. 

    All nominations are to be submitted by EOD, Saturday, Aug. 20!

    p.s. want to learn more about each position –  go to the website LPGA Amateurs Fort Worth -> About Us -> Chapter Documents.  Here you will find a Summary & Suggested Skills for each position!
     
    If you have questions contact the 2022 Nominating Committee – Cindy Campbell (Chairperson), Margaret Woods, Laurie Warfield


  • Seeking Scorers and Leaderboard Help! - 2022 Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational

    Dear Colonial Golf Fans – 

    Colonial has the honor of hosting the newly renamed Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational - one of the most prestigious college golf tournaments in the country - on October 3rd and 4th. We're prepping for this year’s tournament, and seeking volunteers to be walking scorers and to work the main leaderboard by the 18th Green. The tournament features multiple of the top ranked teams in college golf! The weather should be great in early fall, and what better way to see it up close and personal! 

    Shifts for walking scorers are on Monday from 7:30-1:30 or 1:30-7:30 (shotgun start, two rounds for the players) and Tuesday from ~7:30-1:30 (tee times in leaderboard order). Please let me know if you'd be interested in volunteering, and I can provide more information.

    Sign up for Walking Scorers is: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DABA729A3FCCE9-benhogan

    Sign up for Leaderboard is:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DABA729A3FCCE9-benhogan1


  • Sunday Funday | Prairie Lakes - July 24
    Note the photo of Margaret, Joan, & Charo!

  • Sugar Tree (July 23) & Thirsty Thursday (July 28)

    New photo's posted are from the ladies who played Sugar Tree, Saturday, July 23.

    • Cindy Simmons, Grace Vasquez, and Terry Rolan
    • Darlene Kyle, Dani Connell, Diann Goodman, and Sue Steffen
    • Peggy Johnson, Janet Case, Bonnie Hair, and Natasha Hawes
    • Laurie Warfield, Jeri Phillips, and Tami Bopp

    Low Gross - Diann Goodman
    Low Net - Laurie Warfield 

    Join Us  for Thirsty Thursday | Brick House and Tap - July 28.
    Register for Thirsty Thursday!


  • Tangle Ridge | Sunday, July 17, 2022 - String Tournament!

    This was our 1st String Tournament . . . . lots of fun and very different strategies?!  From using all string by the 2nd hole or having some left over?

    Soon to be posted are these photo’s
    - Group 1:           Terry, Natasha, & Diana
    - Group 2:           Debbie, Michele, Carrie, & Sue
    - Group 3:           Margaret, Diann, Janet, & Tami

    1st place, low score, no string – Natasha
    2nd place, low score, very little string – Margaret
    Picture of those who had string left.

    Carrie & Terry now in the 2Club.
    Carrie inducted by Debbie & Sue.
    Terry inducted by Natasha and Diana.

  • Volunteer Registration Now Open for the 2022 Volunteers of America Classic

    What: Volunteer registration for the 2022 Volunteers of America Classic LPGA Tour event is now open. The #VOAClassic is a signature community event and stands alone as the only official LPGA Tour event in Texas.

    The Volunteers of America Classic will be held at Golf Clubs at The Tribute playing Old American Golf Club in The Colony, TX September 29 – October 2, 2022.

    We welcome approximately 500 volunteers to facilitate the event.

    Responsibilities range from marshals and hospitality to special events and assisting fans. Youth volunteer opportunities are also available.

    How: During registration, volunteers are able to select both the committee and shift days/times they would like to work.

    To register, click HERE (https://2022voa.my-trs.com) follow the instructions on the registration page. For more information on volunteer committees and frequently asked questions, visit www.voaclassic.com

    The volunteer package includes: Two (2) official tournament golf shirts, one (1) official tournament visor or hat, one (1) volunteer badge, valid for grounds and parking access all week, four (4) complimentary weekly grounds passes and complimentary meals during scheduled shifts. Volunteers are required to cover the cost of their uniforms for a fee of $60. Volunteers who work three (3) or more shifts will receive a voucher to play Golf Clubs at The Tribute.

    For additional details on the Volunteers of America Classic, please contact the representative per the information above.


  • Who are those ladies in the Photos, upper left? We all love pictures . . . How to submit photos to be added to website.

    The photo section has been updated and currently shows photos from two June events. 

    • June 16 | Split Rail    1st Place - Joan Mims, 2nd Place - Charo Babiche
    • June 26 | Sunday Funday     Closest to the Pin - Natasha Hawes

    Also shown are members who joined the 2 Club in 2022.

    • April 9    Patti Bartholomew, presented by Margaret Woods
    • April 16  Tami Bopp, presented by Debbie Hatten
    • May 14   Susan Taylor, presented by Natasha Hawes
    • June 16   Diana Gats, presented by Jeri Phillips, witnessed by Valerie and Grace.

     

    To submit photo's to be posted in website, send to webmaster@lpgaamatuersfortworth.  Be sure to include event dame and date, names of those in photo, and particulars, ex: CTP, 2 Club, etc.

     


  • Meet the LSC Team for 2022!

    These is the LSC Team for 2022, representing Fort Worth Metroplex Chapter.  They will be playing at Forest Creek Golf Club, Sept. 15 -17, 2022.

    Carrie Shewbart
    Cheryl McCally
    Cindy Simmons
    Debbie Hatten
    Diana Gats
    Donna Hernandez
    Grace Vasquez
    June Thomas
    Margaret Woods
    Ruby Rodriguez
    Tami Bopp
    Terry Rolan

     

     Alternates:  Kelli Kidd and Lauren Larson

    There will also be a Fun Play event, that non-team members, can participate in.  Sign up for Fun Play is July 30, 2022.   Contact Lauren Larson, Team Captain, to register for Fun Play or to get more details; laurenlarsontx@gmail.com.


  • Eligibility for Specific Chapter Events

    We highly encourage all members to participate in all the events we have available. However, some events will have eligibility requirements.

    We have been tracking participation this season. Mostly to help us with determining how successful an event is so we can have a better idea of the types of events you would like to see. We are also tracking participation for eligibility to participate in the Chapter Championship, North Texas Shootout and to acknowledge our members during our End of Year Celebration.

    Specifically, in order to be eligible to participate in the Chapter Championship and NTxSO (north Texas Shootout), a member will be required to play in a minimum of 4 Chapter events (i.e., combined 72 holes of for example Mo' Golf Monday, Girlfriend Golf, fUnKY Friday, Sunday Funday or Chapter Play Days) between Mar 26 - Sep 30, 2022.

    Start now  . . . . Chapter Championship is Oct. 8, and the NTxS is Oct. 22-23.


  • mo' Golf - Read Latest News Results Here

    More golf for you at mo’ Golf Mondays!
    Come play with us!

    April results at Lake Arlington Golf Course
         4/4 - Stroke play - low net = CINDY CAMPBELL
         4/11 - T&F - low net = LYNN MORRIS
         4/18 – Match Play – match winners = DONNA DODD & TERRY ROLAN + JUNE THOMPSON & VALORIE BELCHER
         4/25 - Odds - low net = TERRY ROLAN

    May results to-date at Sugar Tree Golf Club
         5/2 - Par 4s - low net = TERRY ROLAN
         5/9 - Back 9 - low net = JERI PHILLIPS

    There is still time to register to play at Sugar Tree on May 16th and 23rd.
    Hope you can make it!


  • WHAT IS LONE STAR CUP?

    The Lone Star Cup (LSC) was created to provide members the opportunity to develop friendships outside their own Chapters. Originally slated as a competition between the Texas Chapters, it has been expanded to include Chapters in Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico! Held annually since 2001, LSC is a two-day match play competition - Four-Ball (Best Ball) or Alternate Shot on the first/team day and singles on the second day.

    Dates:   September 15 - 17

    Venue: Forest Creek Golf Club in Round Rock, TX 

    Tournament Host: Austin Chapter

    FW Team Captain: Lauren Larson (214-534-1845)

    Registration/sign up to play on the team: May 16 - June 3 (Email will be sent to all FW Chapter members on 5/16) 

    Tryouts:  The month of June.  Should we need tryouts, it will be a one-hour session on a date of your choosing.  Look for dates in the newsletter.  9 highest scores are on the team + 3 Captain picks.  The two alternates will come from the tryout scores.  Tryouts will be a matrix of challenges players can score with such as chipping closest to the hole, etc.

    FORT WORTH CHAPTER IS A PAST WINNER OF THE LSC COMPETITION!           1ST PLACE 2019 Lone Star Cup Team


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