Northern New Jersey Chapter
Upcoming Events
Winter Golf League at Essex Golf Center
Just because it's cold out doesn't mean that you need to stop playing and improving.  Join us for a 6 week INDOOR winter league at Essex Golf Center to keep your game tight.  There are still a few spots available!

Check out Essex Golf Center 
 
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30
4 FEB - 10 MAR
$120
We are also registering substitutes for $20 a week. Sign up as a sub.

Save the Date!!!
2020 Golf School at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
April 24-26
Registration opening soon!!!


LPGA AMATEURS EVENTS

2020 LPGA Amateurs Scramble Open
May 22-23, 2020
Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina

All handicaps are eligible for this tournament.  So get your friends together and form a team.  It is an amazing experience, good competition and a ton of fun!!!! 

If you do not have a team but would like to play- please reach out to Jane Egan (president@lpgaamateursnnj.com).  We will try to form additional teams. 

Registration opens- December 11, 2019 at 9 pm EST

The field will be made up of a maximum of 80 four person teams (320 players).  

Note- This event has closed out on the 1st day in the past.


2020 LPGA Amateurs Stableford*
April 17-18, 2020
Sewailo Golf Club at Casino Del Sol- Tuscon, Arizona

*This event is limited to players with Handicap Indexes of 24.0 and above at time of registration.

This is a new National event that will have a field with a maximum of 60 two person teams (120 total players) from all over the US.  So get one of your friends to form a team.  What a great way to start off the season. Teams will be from allover the US and is guaranteed to be a fun time!!  

Registration opens- January 15, 2020 at 9:00pm EST.

 


2020 National Calendar Link

 



If you would like to promote a charitable event here, please send an email to president@lpgaamateursnnj.com. Once approved, it will be posted here. 
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Chapter News and Announcements
  • Congratulations to our newly elected Board Members: 
    Jane Egan  - President
    Karen Stepsus - Vice-President
    Annette Owens - Events & Activities
    Mindy Oosten - Member Services

    Thank you to those who served on our 2017-2019 Board:
    VP - Jane Barone
    Events - Stefanie Thornton
    Membership - Lorraine Hara
    Treasurer - Connie Bauman
    Leagues - Diana Galer
    Secretary - Mary Soltis

     - Oct 3, 2019
  • Voting Ends: Friday, September 27, 2019 10:00PM
    Check your email
    Vote for the leadership of our Chapter for 2019-2020.  The following officers will be elected for the terms listed next to their name.
    Help choose the leadership of our Chapter by participating in the 2019-2020 Election of Officers. This year we will be electing officers for the following terms of office:

    President, 1-year term: Candidates: Jane Egan and Stefanie Thornton 
    Vice President 2-year  Karen Stepsus and Loraine Hara
    Golf and Events Director 2-year term: Annette Owens
    Membership Director: 2-year term: Mindy Oosten
     - Sep 8, 2019

  • PLAY: Inter-Chapter Match Play vs LPGA Amateurs Northern NJ at Ballyowen

     DATE, TIME & LOCATION

     Saturday, Aug 10, 2019
    11:30 AM - 6:00 PM  Eastern Standard Time
    Ballyowen Golf Club - Crystal Springs
    137 Wheatsworth Rd
    Hamburg, NJ  07419

    ORGANIZER

     LPGA Amateur Golf Association - Westchester, NY

    Overview 

    The fourth Inter-chapter Match Play of the season against LPGA Amateurs NNJ will be held on Aug 10, 2019 at Ballyowen Golf Club at Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, NJ.  

    LPGA Amateurs Westchester will be competing against LPGA Amateurs Northern New Jersey. This is the sixth annual match play event between our two Chapters. Join in the fun and may the best team win!!!!

    Description

    All LPGA Amateurs Westchester and LPGA Amateurs NNJ members are invited to compete in our sixth annual Inter-Chapter Match Play event between our Chapters! 

    Westchester and NNJ will each form a 12 Member Team and compete in Singles Match Play. Pairings will be strictly based on HCPs. Any LPGA Amateurs Westchester or NNJ member with a verifiable HCP (on GHIN or GN21) can play! Don't worry if you have never played Match Play before. We will send out the Rules for Match Play and tips on how to compete. It's all for fun, bragging rights and to meet new golfing friends in our area! 

    After golf, stay for drinks and food (not included with registration fee), and to congratulate the winners! Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. 

    Cost for 18-holes w cart will be $120. 

    The 2019 InterChapter Match Play series is sponsored by our LPGA Amateur Golf Association - Westchester Premier Sponsors: Coleen A. Banks, CFP, MBA and Pure Insurance.

    Dress Code

    Team colors to be announced.

    Agenda

    11:30 am Brief Rules Meeting 
    12:00 pm Tee times begin 
    After golf: Meet up to announce the winners

    Contact

    Westchester Members: Contact event coordinator Sheila Finn at smjmfinn@hotmail.com 
    NNJ Members: Contact Stefanie Thornton at stefanie_thornton@yahoo.com

    Pricing - Regular

    Registrant Type Activity Price
    Member Westchester Member US$120.00
    Non-Member NNJ Member US$120.00

    Cancellation Policy - No refunds.

     - Jul 6, 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

View all member benefits

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


  

Learning and Mentoring

LPGA Amateurs - Northern New Jersey  offers a full curriculum of golf learning and mentoring programs designed for women at all levels of play.

Instructional Partners (Discounts vary)

Jeff Severini                                               

Deb O’Connell – Golf Positive                                   

Sue Delaney – Basking Ridge Country Club     

AJ Spicer - Paramus Golf                                 

Carole Charbonnier - Morris County Courses | CharbonnierGolf@gmail.com

Membership Business Directory 

Another member benefit with LPGA Amateurs - Northern New Jersey is its robust Membership Directory. The purpose of the Membership Directory is to connect its members on a deeper level whether for golf, networking or conversation.  Please complete the following form to be included in our Member Business Listing here.

Want to promote your own business or the organization company that sponsors your membership? in our Member Business Directory.
Are you representing or supporting Not working in the corporate world but would like to feature a charitable organization you support?

Then share it in the Membership Directory. Don't be left out, stay connected.

Additional marketing opportunities available as a Chapter sponsor.

Northern NJ Sponsors

The Resorts at Crystal Springs – LPGA Amateurs - Northern New Jersey  members can enroll for a complimentary 2018 Rewards Card which offers discounts and advance booking privileges. Value $99+

Farmstead Golf & Country Club – Show LPGA Amateurs - Northern New Jersey Membership Card to receive discounts on

Green Fees: Save 10%. Good anytime. No less than 25% off all clothing. Value 10%

Meadows Golf Club – Show LPGA Amateurs - Northern New Jersey  Membership Card to receive $20 green fees Mon – Fri after 1:00pm Value 10%

Morris County Golf Courses–LPGA Amateurs - Northern New Jersey Membership provides eligibility to purchase a Morris County Club Card regardless of your County Residence. Value $100+

Golf4Her – Show LPGA Amateurs - Northern New Jersey  Membership Card for a discount on Merchandise and equipment

Anchor Golf – Show LPGA Amateurs - Northern New Jersey  Membership Card for discounts and special program tailored to our members