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Miami Chapter

Upcoming Events

LPGA Amateurs Miami Saturday Golf at Shula's GC 2019-20

2020
Feb. 01 - Super Bowl Event at Shula’s– No Golf
Feb. 08 - tee times start at 9:16 sign up here
Feb. 15 - tee times start at 9:16
Feb. 22 - tee times start at 9:24
Feb. 29 - tee times start at 11:00

Click here for details about Saturday Golf League at Shula's Golf Course.

3rd Annual Clewiston Sugar Bowl

LPGA Amateurs SWFL Chapter is hosting the 3rd annual Clewiston Sugar Bowl Competition, on February 8th 2020.
Details:
Event Name: Clewiston Sugar Bowl Competition
Date(s): Feb 8 2020, 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM
Location: Clewiston, FL, USA
Click here for event information

Come join us and represent your Miami Chapter in the 2020 "Sugar Bowl" . A fun competition with players from the Palm Beach, Miami, Manatee and the Treasure Coast chapters.

Format is a 2 person 18 hole team matchplay. 1 point is giving for each hole won, ties get a half point and you can win 1 extra point if you win your match.

The Chapter with the most points wins the Sugar Bowl.

All players with a verifiable handicap are welcome to play. We have a 9:30a shotgun start. The rate of $65.00 includes golf, tax, prizes and Taco Bar after golf.

You can sign up with a playing partner or individually and we'll try to pair you. Partner handicaps should be within 8 strokes of each other ( we adjust to 8 if the range is higher).

Click here to register online

ANNUAL PINK BALL TOURNAMENT

Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course

2345 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, FL

The LPGA Amateurs Palm Beach Chapter has invited our Chapter to their not to be missed “Pink Ball” legendary event. This great team event (bring your own or they will pair you) is a truly FUN GOLF EVENT on a beautiful and challenging par 3 course with ocean views!

Join in the celebration and lots of prizes after golf and find out who finished the entire round with the PINK BALL!

Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020

Time: 7:45 AM Registration, 8:20 AM Instructions for Play

8:30 AM Shotgun Start

LPGA Amateur Member Cost: $85.00 (Includes: golf, taxes, prizes, lunch @

Brogues, Down Under

621 Lake Ave, Lake Worth FL 33460

*Plenty of parking behind restaurant

Guests Cost: $90.00 All Inclusive

Pull carts & riding carts are available, payable directly to the pro shop the day of play.

Pull carts are $7.00 + tax. Riding carts are $17.50 pp + tax (limited).

PREPAY RAFFLE TICKETS: Buy online, pick-up day of event at registration. $10 for a sheet of 25 Tickets

SCFL Sectionals 2019 Jan Smith, Cheryl Porther, Carey Allen, Jackie Cox

Chapter News and Announcements

We had a fantastic day of fun and golf on December 14 at the Annual Holiday/Year End event.

First place winners with net 72 on game net ball "with a twist" were Satoko Umeda, Scott hummel, Pat Vanderklauuw and Lynn Carlson. Second place team was Marie Staebell, Jeannette Sullivan, Jan Smith and Wendy Erasmous.

Lottery tree raffle was won by Scott Hummel. The 50/50 was won by Carolyn Caplan. A drawing game was won by Scott Hummel and the "crazy sock award" went to Cindy Ackerman.

Birdie pins were awarded to those members making a birdie during league play or an event. Pins were awarded to Jennifer West, Satoko Umeda, Pat Atkinson, Jackie Cox, Sandra Green, Carey Allen, Jan Smith. Karen Schmid, Betsy Powers, Cheryl Porter and Pat Vanderklauuw.

Drawing winners were Karen Schmid ($50 Shell gas card), Sally Whitton & Jeri Dausey (Shula's foursome), Bonnie Kaye, Scott Hummel, Lynn Carlson and Wendy Erasmous ($25 gift certificates from Planet Golf) and Jennifer West (Snow Jewelry $100 gift certificate).

- Dec 17, 2019
South Central Florida Sectional Championship Qualifier Results

Congratulations to the following Miami member winners in the SCFL Championship Qualifier held 6-15-19 at Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club, Naples, Fl:

KJ Tjon with a 1LG win in the Championship Flight (and OVERALL CHAMPION) and Scramble team of Jackie Cox (Capt.), Cheryl Porter, Jan Smith and Carey Allen with a 2nd place win and will advance to the Championship Finals Oct. 11 & 12 at the Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort in Ranch Mirage, CA.

Also taking home trophies were Jennifer West - 2LN in the Second Flight, Satoko Umeda - 3LG in the Third Flight, Carolyn Caplan - 2LG in the Fourth Flight and Jeri Dausey - 3LN in the Fourth Flight.
- Aug 23, 2019
USGA posts video of LPGA Amateurs Miami member Satoko Umeda honoring her father for introducing her to golf!

Last year the USGA emailed their members, asking them to submit stories of the person who introduced them to golf. LPGA Amateurs Miami member Satoko Umeda submitted an essay and photo. The USGA contacted her and produced the following touching video which is posted on their web site. Please enjoy this beautiful tribute to her father.

Click Here to View Video

- Jul 23, 2019
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Association News and Announcements

The Women on Par Scholarship program has officially launched for 2020! In 2020, two (2) scholarships will be awarded: One (1) $2,000 Women on Par scholarship and one (1) $1,000 Women on Par scholarship. The 2020 Women on Par Scholarship application will remain open until 200 applications are received or April 30 of the application year – whichever occurs first. Click the link to read more about Women on Par and the eligibility requirements.
- Jan 17, 2020
There is still time to register for the 2020 Stableford! This event is for Handicap Indexes 24.0 to 42.0. The field is limited to the first 52 2-person teams. A waitlist will be created once the field is full. Visit the event portal for more information: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/2287609

Questions? Email golfevents@lpgaamateurs.com
- Jan 17, 2020
Drive on for the Future - Join the LPGA $50 for 50% movement! The LPGA Foundation is on a mission to change this trend and reach 50% female participation in the game. The Foundation includes LPGA Amateurs, Girls Golf, LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals and more. You can find out more about The LPGA Foundation and make a donation here: app.mobilecause.com/vf/DRIVE/team/LPGAAMs - Nov 18, 2019
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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 $31.03 plus tax per round. Free locker (ask at desk)

Game Improvement:

USGA Handicap Service – GN21 ($25 - $75 value)
GolfTec: 10% off lessons –several locations within a reasonable driving distance.

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.