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Saturday League Play Winners:

11/21/20 - Ringers: 1st - Carolyn Caplan - net 28.5, 2nd - Jennifer West - net 32.5, 3rd - Trish Carney - net 33
11/2820 - Ringers: 1st - Carolyn Caplan - net 26.5, 2nd - Jan Smith - net 32.5, 3rd - Satoko Umeda - net 32.5
12/5/20 - Points: 1st - Trish Carney - 37, 2nd - Jackie Cox - 35, 3rd - Satoko Umeda - 33
01/2/20 - T's & F's - 1st - Jackie Cox - net 30, 2nd - Jan Smith - net 36, 3rd - Teri Krugman and Trish Carney tied -net 37
01/09/21 - Even Holes: 1st - Jan Smith with net 37, 2nd - Jennifer West with net 39, 3rd - Trish Carney with net 40
01/16/21 - O.N.E.S: 1st - Trish Carney with net 37, 2nd - Teri Krugman with net 38, 3rd - Jackie Cox and Satoko Umeda tied with net 39.
01/23/21 - Nassau: Winner on front 9 was Jennifer West with net 32. Winner on back was new member Mirfee Ungier with net 30 and Mirfee was overall winner with net 63.
01/30/21 - Points. 1st - Mirfee Ungier with 38, 2nd - Trish Carney with 37, 3rd - Jackie Cox with 35.
02/06/21 - 3s and 5's: 1st - Teri Krugman with net 38, 2nd - Ann DeStefanis with net 36, 3rd - Trish Carney & Mirfee Ungier with net 37.
02/20/21 - T's & F's: 1st - Teri Krugman with net 32, 2nd - Jackie Cox with net 33, 3rd - Mirfee Ungier with net 34
02/27/21 - Colt 45: 1st - Jackie Cox with net 32.5 (won by playoff to lowest gross on #7), 2nd - Teri Krugman with net 32.5, 3rd - Trish Carney with net 34.5
03/06/21 - Points: 1st - Satoko Umeda with 36 points (playoff with Lynn),

2nd - Lynn Carlson with 36 points, 3rd place - Karen Schmid with 35 points
03/13/21 - ONES: 1st - Jackie Cox with net 37 (playoff with Satoko on hole #7), 2nd - Satoko Umeda with net 37, 3rd - Ann DeStefanis with net 39

03/20/21 - Nassau: low front 9 - Ann DStefanis with net 32, low back 9 - Jackie Cox with net 35, low overall - Ann DeStefanis with net 69.
03/27/21 - Even Holes: 1st - Jackie Cox with net 34, 2nd place - Trish Carney with net 36 (tie breaker), 3rd place - Mirfee Ungier with net 36.
04/03/21 - 3's and 5's - 1st - Karen Schmid with net 30, 2nd place - Teri Krugman with net 33 (playoff on 7th hole), 3rd place - Satoko Umeda with net 33.
04/10/21 - T's and F's - 1st - Teri Krugman with net 32, 2nd - Jan Smith with net 35 and 3rd - Satoko Umeda with net 36.
04/17/21 - Points. 1st - Ann DeStefanis with 36 pts., 2nd - Lynn Carlson with net 33 and 3rd - Jennifer West with net 31.

04/24/21 - 9 Hole Blind Draw. 1st - Teri Krugman with net 32, 2nd - Jackie Cox with net 34, and 3rd - Ann DeStefanis with net 36.
Congrats to this year's league winners. Prizes will be awarded at the Annual Holiday Event in December!
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Check out our Birdie Tree! Have a birdie at an LPGA Amateurs Miami event (including league play) and receive a birdie pin at our Year End Holiday Event!

Chapter News and Announcements

It was a beautiful day to dress in pink and celebrate Valentine's Day with a team event.
The format was 9 & 9 Best Ball. First 9 holes - one best net ball from team and second 9 holes - two best net balls from team.
1st Place: Team with Teri Krugman, Mirfee Ungier, Jan Smith and Jackie Cox - net 89.
2nd Place with playoff of lowest net score on most difficult holes: Satoko Umeda, Pat Vanderklaauw, Ann DeStefanis and Trish Carney with net 89.

Closest to pin on #5 - Jackie Cox

- Feb 15, 2021

Annual Holiday Event
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Our annual Holiday Event was held on December 19th at the Miami Shores Country Club. It was a beautiful day for golf. Two person teams played best ball and the winners were:
1st - Maggie Tawil and Jackie Cox with net 62
2nd - Carey Allen and Cheryl Porter with net 63
3rd - Pat Vanderklaauw and Lale Divringi with net 66
Closet to pin on #9 - Dawn Baird.
Following, we had lunch and many prizes/raffle gifts were awarded. A special raffle was held with tickets given for food donations and/or toys. Lale Divringi won a stocking filled with $100 worth of lottery tickets. The toys were taken by Rosa, Stephen and Deanne of the Awareness into Action for their Community Holiday party to benefit children in need. The food/cash donations were taken to the Burton Memorial United Methodist Church in Tavernier, Fl. All donations were greatly appreciated! The 50/50 cash drawing was won by Lynn Carlson. And the prize for the best holiday socks was awarded to Sally Whitton. We were happy to welcome our newest member, also - Helen Hui-Chou

Jackie Cox - Holiday Event Chair	New Member Helen Hui-Chou
Lale Dvringi	Lynn and Dean Carlson

Stephen, Deanne, member Satoko Umeda and Rosa - from Awarenss into Action

Holiday Sock Competition
- Dec 14, 2020

The SWFL Chapter invited Miami, Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale Chapters to the Clewiston Sugar Bowl match play. 76 participants were divided into two teams - Stevia (SWFL) v Agave (Visiting Chapters). Agave won again this year!
- Feb 14, 2020
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Association News and Announcements

Scramble Open Recap: We were thrilled to welcome 264 LPGA Amateurs members at Pinehurst Resort on May 28-29 to participate in the 2021 Scramble Open. As is the norm at LPGA Amateurs events, there was no shortage of fun as shown in the photos from the event at these two links. Link #1 (click on the photo tab) and Link #2. Congratulations to all the winners - the results can be found at this link. (click on the results tab)

A special shout out to The Buckeye Birdies (from Columbus, OH) who defended their title as the Scramble Open Champions in 2019 and 2021.
- Jun 4, 2021
PGA Tour Superstore Exclusive Member Discount Weekend is June 25-27: Be sure to take advantage of this exclusive offer for LPGA Amateurs members to receive a 15% discount on purchases made on June 25-27 (IN STORE ONLY). Members must show LPGA Amateurs ID card to cashier at time of purchase to receive the discount. (Digital or printed ID cards are sufficient).
- Jun 4, 2021
2021 Women on Par Scholarship applications available now! These scholarships are intended for women, ages 30 and older, who are attending a college or university for the first time, or returning to school after an absence to complete their technical/vocational, Associate, or Bachelors degree. In 2021, two (2) scholarships will be awarded: One (1) $2,000 Women on Par scholarship and one (1) $1,000 Women on Par scholarship. The scholarship application will remain open until 200 applications are received or April 1, 2021, whichever occurs first. Click here to read more about Women on Par Scholarship. Please share the scholarship information with women you know who meet the eligibility requirements! - Mar 15, 2021
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Member Benefits

The LPGA Amateurs offers a welcoming golf community for all women to learn to play, play better, have fun and make friends. Highlights of LPGA Amateurs member benefits include:

Organized golf: leagues, outings, regional & LPGA Amateurs competitive events, golf experiences and trips
Golf education, instruction and clinics
Social and networking events
Free entrance (member plus one guest) to all LPGA, Symetra, and LPGA Legends Tour events in the US and Canada
Discounts on apparel, equipment, travel, greens fees and more

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Access the Member Clubhouse to view benefit details (members only)

LPGA Amateur Golf Association Member Benefits – Miami Specific

Golf Opportunities:

Membership at Shulas Golf Club - 7601 Miami Lakes Dr, Hialeah, FL 33014. Cost is only $32.10 per round on weekdays and $48.15 on weekends. Free locker (ask at desk)

Game Improvement:

USGA Handicap Service – GN21 ($25 - $75 value)
GolfTec:

Golf Clothes and Equipment:

Golf Galaxy: 10% off select items - In stores and online purchases. Location in Hollywood, FL
Chico’s – discount coupons available for LPGA Amateurs members. Several locations in the greater Miami Area

Volunteer

Want to get involved? Make new friends? Have a say in what the Miami Chapter is doing? VOLUNTEER! Members are welcome and needed to help. Contact Carolyn Caplan via email or call her at 216-509-4200.

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