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UPCOMING EVENTS

Message from the President:

It is hard to believe our 2024 golf season is almost behind us. Where did the time go? I hope you all had a great time playing, socializing, and participating in our events.

As you know, the success of our Chapter depends on having our members volunteer their time and talents. The events, leagues, social activities, and off-season get-togethers which we offer take a lot of planning, organizing, and work on the back end. If you don’t realize or notice, that means our Board and committee chairs are doing a fantastic job of making it seem effortless!  I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of our volunteers for their hard work and dedication.

Speaking of volunteers, our final golf event of the year was held on Sunday, 10/13 at Farmstead. The event combined our Volunteer Event/Season Closer with our Play for Pink (PFP) fundraiser. Forty-eight golfers participated in our "Pink Lady" ball competition, and we raised over $2000 to help the fight for breast cancer research!

I'd like to send a big thank you to Sheila McDonough, for organizing and running our chapter's "Biggest Loser" competition! The competition was great fun and Sheila's weekly commentary added to everyone's enjoyment. Our Group 1 & Group 2 winners are:
  • 1st Place: Stefanie Thornton & LaTarisha Fountain
  • 2nd Place: Carole Rawding & Julie Frolish
  • 3rd Place: Patty Elwood & Young Neumann
  • Most Honest Golfers: Diane Morris & Deb Smith

We were so happy to bring back the Chapter Championship this season. We had a great turnout for both stroke players and scramble teams, and we received some great feedback to continue this event in following years. Congratulations to our winners listed below!

  • Overall Low Gross: Jan Tomasiewicz; Overall Low Net: Marge Zietchick
  • 1st Flight Low Gross: Robyn Lindsay; Low Net: Grace Tshanakas
  • 2nd Flight Low Gross: Heather Brocious; Low Net: Michelle Lynch
  • 3rd Flight Low Gross: Pat Bringewatt; Low Net: Carol Owens
  • Scramble Winners: Stephanie Terrone, Julie Frolish, Kim Maycott & Lisette Ditters

I'd also like to thank all of you who referred a new member this year. Congrats to our Member Referral raffle award winners. This year's $25 Award Winners are Claire Toth, Carol Owens, Linda Coiro and Lori Dugan. Jean Parmelli brought in 14 new members this year, which is quite unprecedented! Given that no one else came close to this level, Jean has been awarded both $50 prizes!

Sadly, this will be my final message as your Chapter President. After serving for the past three years, I will be passing the torch to new President Dawn Pivovar, effective November 1. I'd like to thank the board members I have served with in the past, and also welcome our incoming 2025 Chapter Leaders.

It has been my honor to represent our Chapter, and I look forward to seeing all of you at future events and on the course!


Join Us for a Holiday Social! Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00 PM

Join us for an evening filled with holiday cheer, warm conversations, and a fun ornament exchange, at our 2024 Holiday Social. Get ready to jingle, mingle and share a toast (or two!) with your friends, while enjoying appetizers, dinner, and dessert, catered by Redwoods of Chester, at Fort Nonsense Brewery in Randolph, NJ.  Event cost of $50 also includes 2 drink tickets. Guests are welcome at this event. If you wish to participate in the optional ornament exchange, please bring a wrapped ornament ($15 max value.)

Registration will be open soon so mark your calendars!


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Volunteer

LPGA Amateurs Northern New Jersey is a volunteer organization, and we need your help to continue to offer the events and golf opportunities we provide throughout the year.    

If you would like to join one of our committees, or just help out for an hour or two at a specific event, please contact Stefanie Thornton or Cathy Brennan. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with various committees, including communications, leagues, events and sponsorship. Click here for a description of event and league volunteer opportunities.


Welcome New Members!!

We are excited to welcome the following 2024 members who joined our Chapter in July and August

Michelle FrancoArlene McCoyMargaret Torrey
Diane Hurley  

2024 Member Referral Program

Thank you to all who referred a new member this year. As you may remember, our Member Referral Contest has two raffle award levels. Four members are selected for a $25 prize if they referred 1-2 new members, and two members are selected for a $50 prize if they referred 3 or more new members.

We recently held the yearly raffle drawing. Congrats go out to this year's $25 Award Winners Claire Toth, Carol Owens, Linda Coiro and Lori Dugan. Jean Parmelli brought in 14 new members this year, which is quite unprecedented! Given that no one else came close to this level, Jean has been awarded both $50 prizes!

This program has been created to show our appreciation to those referring members and is in addition to the "Member Get a Member" drive by National.  Remember…the more robust our Chapter becomes, the more events we can offer at more competitive prices! If you enjoy our Chapter, invite your friends to share the fun! All members with referrals are entered into our drawing at the end of the season. The more members you refer the greater your chances for a prize!

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MEMBER BENEFITS

The LPGA Amateurs is a welcoming golf community for all women to Connect, Learn, Play, and Belong. You get it all with the LPGA Amateurs, the experiences are unforgettable and the benefits are priceless. The highlights of the benefits include organized golf (leagues, outings, clinics, LPGA Amateurs competitive events and golf travel experiences), social and networking events, golf education, free entrance for a member plus one guest to LPGA Tour events (in US and Canada), discounts on apparel, equipment, travel, greens fees but there is much more! View membership information here!

Learning and Mentoring

Check out our Instructional Partners below for virtual and in-person instruction.

  • Debbie O’Connell:  Class A LPGA Professional, Golf Positive, Live Positive - 15% lesson discount (does not apply to specials). Email Debbie for rates. 
  • Scott Pruden: Director of Golf at Farmstead Golf and Country Club. Mention or show LPGA Amateurs membership card when booking lessons to receive discounted rate.
  • Mary Beth Kohberger:  To the Tee Golf Academy in Franklin, NJ. 
  • Jeff Severini: PGA Golf Professional, "Golf 23" Range. Mention LPGA Amateurs when booking lessons. 
  • Juliet Little: PGA Certified Professional, LPGA Teaching Professional, LittleGolfPro, LLC - 10% off lesson for LPGA Amateurs NNJ.

Northern NJ Partners

The Resorts at Crystal Springs – Chapter members can enroll for a complimentary Rewards Card which offers special discounts, including advance booking privileges. Value $99+ (does not include free rounds of golf). Click Here for 2024 Application.

Want the full Rewards Card Package, including 3 free rounds of golf?  Call or email Bob Coletti, Golf Sales Manager, at 862-293-4950. LPGA Amateurs receive a discounted price for the 2024 season.  

Farmstead Golf & Country Club - No less than 20% off all women's clothing. Show LPGA Amateurs Membership Card to receive discounts. 

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+.  Show LPGA Amateurs Membership Card 

Did you know that one of the benefits of your LPGA Amateurs membership is complimentary entrance to LPGA Tournaments?  You read that right! You and a guest can gain access into to all LPGA, Epson, and Legends Tour events in the US and Canada (excluding the US Women’s Open and Solheim Cup).

Always make sure to look at the Tournament Website for information on tickets. If the tournament has listed on the website that public tickets are limited, please email membership@lpaamateurs.com!

Member Benefit - Visiting Chapters While Traveling 

One of the unique benefits of being a member of LPGA Amateurs is visiting other Chapters while traveling and having the opportunity to meet other members and maybe even play golf! The easiest option to connect with other Chapters is to email the President of the Chapter and let them know your schedule - their contact information should be in the "About" section or in the Contact tab/form on the Chapter Website. You can also check the Chapter event calendar to see if there is an event that coincides with your travel plans. Cheers to making new friends! 



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