L-R  Mahina Kropff,   Jennifer Hanson,  Wanda Walsh,   Jill Gaffney

Mahina Kropff, Ferris High School Junior, played golf with our chapter in Liberty Lake in September.  Mahina started on the Ferris golf team last year and has continued to play throughout the summer.  She hopes the LPGA Amateur scholarship will help her play more often, improve her game and give her more opportunities to make new friends as she plays.  The scholarships are funded through our sponsors' fees and provide recipients unlimited play at either Spokane City or Spokane County golf courses.

A Message from Carol Lampard
President, LPGA Amateurs Spokane/Inland Northwest

Greetings fellow golfers,

It seems fall is here, and we are having to dress a little or a lot, warmer these days. As far as I’m concerned, that’s okay… at least we get to play golf!  For those of you who missed our Fall Get-Away, you missed a ton of fun. Golfing weather was great at Priest Lake, and although a number of golf balls were lost by many, it was worth it.  A challenging course for sure, but by the second day of play, we were ready for the challenge once again. In the evening, we enjoyed a delicious dinner together and then met up in our room to play a great card game. The laughter was in high gear, and the snacks were everywhere you looked. Thanks to those of you who came to play. Let’s do it again next year!

Now, next on the agenda is our Year-End Luncheon.  Hopefully you have it marked on our calendars: Saturday, October 17th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. This time our venue will be the newly renovated Coeur d’Alene Municipal Golf Course cafe. The manager has arranged a great meal for us and we will have a speaker, a putting game to play and prizes to win, along with information on what we have planned for next year.  Also, if you are a walker and have thought about getting a motorized clubs cart, we will have a used cart in very good condition, up for sale to the highest bidder. It will be a steal for the lucky one to win it.

Our days of golf are getting short, so hopefully you all can play as much golf as possible before the courses close.  I hope to see you out on the course.   

Hit ‘em straight!
Carol  

Long-time LPGA Amateurs member Susie Luby has been honored as a female alpine champion with a sculpture newly unveiled in Sun Valley Idaho. Luby was a medal winner in the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo Japan. Susie says she has chosen a low-key life style since her win, but we all know her as a mainstay and active participant in our Chapter and many, many other community programs. Read the complete story.

Our Sponsor Appreciation Days were held at Prairie Falls and Qualchan courses this year.

Thanks to all who participated!

Kick-off A Huge Success 

The 2026 season Kick-off, held at the Trailhead Event Center in Liberty Lake was a great success. The nearly 50 attendees heard reports from Chapter leaders, met our new members as well as the three new scholarship recipients, and enjoyed a presentation from PGA Assistant Pro Karina Davila. The raffle, silent auction and 50/50 drawing netted $1248! These funds help support our Chapter activities, including the scholarships. Many thanks to Karen Westberg for her expert coordination and to the many volunteers who put her plans into action.

Keep the FUN Going -- Renew Now! 

We want YOU to be part of all the incredible events we have planned for 2026! Your membership means so much to us, and we value your friendship and involvement.

If you haven’t renewed yet, please do so by March 31. Don’t miss out on the chance to network, connect, and participate in exciting activities with fellow LPGA Amateurs members. Let’s make 2026 a year to remember together! Renew today!

A reminder, you must be a current member  to participate in Chapter activities.

New, Fun Way to Stay in Touch with Members! 
From Angelica Pohle, Social Media Manager

We now have a Members Only Facebook Group! As part of our social media efforts this year, we wanted to create a group for members to connect with each other in a casual environment.

- Stay up to date on our latest news and upcoming events.
- Connect with fellow members (invite for rounds of golf, get togethers, etc.)
- Share photos from events
- Celebrate each other's accomplishments
- Share golf-related information that others may find useful

Only official members of the LPGA Amateurs - Spokane/Inland NW Chapter are allowed in this group. You will be asked to provide your full name and email associated with your LPGA Amateurs membership for verification. Please do not forward the group to non-members.

Link on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/lpgaamateursspokane

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On the web:    Memberships - LPGA Amateur Golf Association

Hope to see you there!