Miami

Miami Chapter

COVID-19 Update: Golf Courses are OPEN in Miami-Dade with restrictions! Be smart and be safe.

Upcoming Events

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

JOIN OUR 2020-21 SATURDAY MORNING LEAGUE

League Fee: $35.00 (one time fee)

Green & Cart Fee: Shula's discounted fee for LPGA Amateurs Miami members only - $32.10. You do not have to join league to play on Saturdays; however, you will not be eligible for competition awards.

LPGA Amateurs Miami members can invite guests (non-LPGA Amateurs member).
Non-member guests can golf only 3 times.
Guests must pay the current guest green fee and will not be eligible for competition awards.
League golf will be at Don Shula's Golf Course in Miami Lakes - Tee Times vary
Scorecards submitted at end of round
Registration will be through Constant Contact - emails sent the Saturday prior
Requirements: Valid USGA handicap
Format: Various
Questions? Contact Jackie Cox

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Casa De Campo Golf Trip!

LPGA Amateurs Miami Chapter member Kelly Sheehan, PGA & LPGA - Director of Golf Sales at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic, has put together a special golf vacation package for LPGA Amateurs members! The package includes unlimited golf on their three stunning courses (including the #1 rated course in the Caribbean and #27 worldwide - Teeth of the Dog), meals, drinks, airport transfers - everything you need for spectacular trip. Check out the details HERE .

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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!

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

Chapter News and Announcements

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
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
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Association News and Announcements

Please note that the LPGA Amateurs offices will be closed from December 24 - January 3rd in observance of the holidays and limited staff will be available December 21-23. We will return phone and email messages upon our return. Happy Holidays to you and your family! - Dec 21, 2020
During this season of giving, LPGA Amateurs is offering the opportunity for you to give The Gift of Membership. This is the perfect time to invite someone special to Connect • Learn • Play • Belong® with this amazing association. LPGA Amateurs has created simple instructions for you to sign someone up to become a member of your Chapter or another Chapter, or the organization as a virtual member! There is also a special gift certificate that you can personalize to send to the new member. - Dec 21, 2020
Ready to binge watch exclusive entertaining and educational sessions for LPGA Amateurs Members only? Check out the Mindset of a Champion, Grip It and Rip It, Rules 101, Nancy Lopez and more await you in the Member Clubhouse -> Webinar/Facebook Live -> On Demand section. - Dec 21, 2020
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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.