First Tee – Greater Richmond Needs Us on March 27th!

First Tee – Greater Richmond facilitates 5^th Grade field trips for 17 Henrico County elementary schools during the 2022-2023 school year.  Each of these field trips usually includes around 80 students who are exposed to the game of golf through a variety of fun games and golf activity stations.

All of the golf training and swing cues are provided by First Tee staff, but staff relies on the help of volunteers during each of the field trips to act as game leaders, mentors, and role models to make the students’ experiences seamless, easy, and fun! 

That’s where we get involved!  Kelly Brown, a fellow Chapter member and First Tee – Greater Richmond senior staff member, has asked our LPGA Amateurs Richmond Chapter to provide 12 volunteers to assist with a field trip of 5^th graders visiting Belmont Golf Course on Monday, March 27^th, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Arrival time about 8:10 a.m.)

This would be an amazing way for our Chapter to socialize, give back to the community, and act as strong role models.  And we can always organize lunch together afterward!

Ready to join in the fun?  Email your name and contact details to Lissa at president@lpgaamateursrichmond.com

Thank you in advance!

Our Chapter has been presented with a phenomenal opportunity to join with the LPGA Amateurs Washington DC Metro Chapter in volunteering for the 2024 Solheim Cup to be held at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on September 10-15, 2024. 

We have received word that our collective group has been chosen to marshall a hole and assist with Special Events (opening ceremony, private player gatherings).  As a volunteer, you would be required to work a minimum of three (3) shifts lasting between four (4) and six (6) hours depending on your assignment and role.

 This volunteer opportunity is available to 2023 LPGA Amateurs Richmond, VA Chapter members only.  There is a $200 volunteer fee that covers:

• (1) Solheim Cup Logoed Polo
• (1) Solheim Cup Logoed Jacket
• (1) Solheim Cup Logoed Headwear
• (1) Solheim Cup Logoed Water Bottle
• (1) Solheim Cup Logoed Drawstring Bag
• (1) Commemorative Pin
• (1) Credential with access to tournament grounds all 6 days (Tuesday – Sunday)
• Meals during assigned shifts
  

To register as a 2024 Solheim Cup volunteer with our Chapter:

• Go to solheimcupusa.com

• On the front volunteer registration page, enter the registration code 24DCAMS if you want to volunteer as a marshall and work special events with our collective chapters.  
• If prompted, say that you want to marshall and work special events 
• Pay your $200 registration fee.
  

Introducing the RVA Capital Cup

The 2023 season has a new adventure waiting for you.  The LPGA Amateurs RVA Chapter is introducing the RVA CAPITAL CUP, an annual points competition between LPGA Amateurs RVA Chapter members.  All members are encouraged to participate regardless of their handicap index or experience level. 

Participants must pay a $26 entry fee, have a valid GHIN handicap index, and play in a minimum of four out of seven designated RVA Capital Cup events to be eligible for cash prizes at the end of the season.

Players will be grouped into flights by handicap.  Points will be awarded for First Low Gross and First Low Net after each of the seven events.  Players and point standings will be recognized on the Chapter website on a monthly basis. 

Remember, all Chapter members can participate regardless of their handicap or experience! 

• Join the Virginia State Golf Association (VSGA). All VSGA membership options include handicap indexing. This membership is separate from your LPGA Amateurs Chapter membership and provides other benefits, OR
• Transfer your handicap to a local golf course affiliated with the VSGA, OR
• Consider signing up for the VSGA handicap service through First Tee of Greater Richmond, where we ran our Tuesday evening leagues and hosted our Mondays in May.