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Non-Philly guests for the Summer Sizzler? Use our Website to Register |
 Our annual Summer Sizzler at the Jersey shore is fast approaching and we expect to welcome many guests and non-Philly EWGA members to this 2-day golf extravaganza.
Please be assured you can use our online registration system even if you are not a Philly EWGA member.
In fact, since we introduced the website registration system last year, we have done away with paper registrations.
Here's what you need to do:
- If you don't have an account on our website, you must create one. Just go to the "Join our Community" box on the left-hand side of the page. Click on "Register" and set up your account.
- You will get a confirmation email to which you must reply. It comes right away, so if you don't see it, check your spam folder.
- Once you've done that, you can log in to the site, find the "2009 Events" box on the left and register. You can use PayPal or pay by check.
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Everyone's a Winner at Chapter Championship! |
Dot Rooney prepares scorecards for Barb Smith, Donna McBride & Caroline Brinker
Twelve successful competitors won their flight and will advance to the Sectional Tournament at Hershey Links on August 8. Lucky winners at that level move on to the National EWGA Championship at Port St. Lucie, FL in September.
The event was originally scheduled for Saturday June 20, but had to be postponed at the last minute when heavy rains started falling soon after everyone had checked in.
The new date offered beautiful sunshine, low humidity and a very challenging round of golf. Competition at the first flight was especially fierce, with Jennifer Dorfmeister and Peggy Hughes finishing with a tie score of 93. Organizer Dot Rooney held a one-hole playoff to break the tie. Both players will move on to sectionals: Jennifer earned Low Gross and Peggy took home Low Net.
Click here to see all the winners and photos from the event.
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Skies Clear for River Cup |
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 A soaking rain on Friday didn't dampen the enthusiasm at Saturday's EWGA River Cup event at Island Green Country Club on June 6.
The "Cart Path Only" rule made the day a little more tedious, but the 27 Philly EWGA golfers had a great time anyway. Since our New Jersey counterparts couldn't make this year's tournament, we tweaked the rules to make it a two-player better ball all Philly contest. Winners Mo Gorman and Vici Smith scored an impressive net 67.
Tish Lawson scored an exceptionally rare Eagle on hole #17. She also won fewest putts with 31.
Vici Smith shot closest to the pin on both #8 and #15 and also earned a birdie on #7.
Click here for the photo gallery.
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Kimberton Outing a Great Success |
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 Forty-eight women from EWGA Philly enjoyed a great day of golf at Kimberton Golf Club on May 16.
Some of us were still a little rusty at the beginning of the season, but not so for these winners:
Low net - Clare Kelly
Low Gross - Joanne Kane
Straightest Drive - Jamie D'angelo
Closest to the pin - Fran D'Andrea
Fewest Putts - Bernadette Beaupre and Tish Lawson
Scramble Team - Tia Tuvesson, Carol Underwood, Cindy Salisbury, and Linda Borromeo.
Congratulations, all! Many thanks to Christa McQuillen for organizing the event, Rita Lee for helping with registration and Marj Metcalf for doing the pairings and scorecards!
Click here to see photos
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Sharpen your Skills at our Annual Chapter Championship |
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 Your EWGA membership provides lots of opportunities for leisurely, social golf, but many of you also enjoy the challenge of true competition. Our annual Chapter Championship, to be held at Bucks County Country Club on June 20, fits that bill.
Many women say they didn't really lower their handicaps until they played "serious" golf in the Chapter Championship. Don't be afraid to enter because you think your handicap is too high. There are four flights in the tournament, and you are assigned to a flight based on your handicap. That means you are only competing against women whose golf abilites are similar to your own. You may also play competetive scramble.
Playing in the championship is often the best way to really learn the rules of golf. And if you win your flight -- either low gross or low net -- you move on to the sectional tournament in August at Hershey and perhaps the national tournament at Port St. Lucie, FL in September.
Organizer Dot Rooney says a few things are new this year:
- You may use personal measuring devices at all EWGA events and tournaments
- Caddies are only permitted at the final competition in Port St. Lucie, FL
- You only need to post TWO 18-hole scores or four 9-hole scores between April and June 20 in order to quality.
- For competitive scramble teams, only one player may have a handicap of 16 or less.
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2009 Handicap Incentives: 2 Ways to Win $$! |
 EWGA Philly strongly encourages all members to establish and maintain an official golf handicap. It's a great way to watch your game improve and -- even better -- it can help you win $$$ this year in two ways:
1. Win a prize just for posting your scores to the Golf Life Managment System (GLMS)! All you need to do is post 10 scores to be eligible for a cash award of $50 at the end of the season. All members posting 10 scores will participate in a random draw for the prize. Don’t miss out -- post your scores after every golf round. It doesn’t get any easier than that!
2. Win a prize for most improved player. At the close of the season the 3 players who improved the most (based on their handicaps) will receive a cash award: $50 for first place; $40 for second; and $30 for third. The handicap system automatically calculates the improvement factor. Look for updates from our Handicap Chair, Bernadette Beaupre, as the season progresses!
How do you get started? Read more about handicaps here, then look for the Handicap Links module on the left-hand side of this page to activate the GLMS or post scores. Check the module often because Bernadette will post her updates there throughout the season.
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EWGA of Greater Philadelphia
 The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of EWGA, Executive Women's Golf Association, offers many opportunities for women to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf. We sponsor a number of 9-hole leagues in the Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Delaware Counties geared to your level of play. In addition, we host regular 18-hole events at woman-friendly area golf courses.
EWGA encourages woman of all skill levels -- from beginner to more expert player -- to get involved. We offer clinics and lessons at various locations. Golfing together builds confidence and forges lasting friendships. And, by the way, we're not all executives. We come from all walks of life and occupations. We just love to play golf!
Our National Organization
EWGA is a national organization of amateur women golfers, headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. With more than 20,000 members, EWGA offers opportunities for women to learn, play, and enjoy the game of golf for business and for life. EWGA chapters are located in 40 states and in several international countries, so you can quickly find friends wherever you go! Many of our members say they owe their lasting friendships to EWGA.
In addition to regular league play, EWGA sponsors an annual championship for those who want to test their skills in competition. Players begin at the local level, competing against others at their own skill level. Winners rise through sectional events to the final national championship.
EWGA members may maintain an official handicap through the Golf Life Management System. Find the "Handicap Links" menu on this page to activate and use this benefit. We also provide educational materials to help members improve their skills.
Visit our national website, www.ewga.com for more information.
Join Us!
To participate in our leagues, you must be a member of EWGA. Guests are welcome to "try us out," by playing twice with one of our leagues before joining.
There are 3 membership levels with the following annual dues:
$50 Student Membership: You must be a documented, full-time college student.
$125 Classic Membership: Entitles you to participate in Chapter leagues and attend outings at the EWGA member rate. All benefits of regular membership apply.
$325 Executive Distinction Membership: Includes all the benefits of classic membership plus complimentary general grounds admission to LPGA Tour events and exclusive EWGA On Course invitation-only golf events at elite venues and five-star golf resorts.
Visit our national site to join online. You may also download and fax or mail a printable application.
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Greetings to all members of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of EWGA. Thanks for joining or renewing your membership for another great year of golf. More than 100 women joined us for the Tee-Off luncheon at Westover on March 28th as we got the season underway. Dot Rooney, our vice-president and golf education chair has worked with Becky Dengler, one of the LPGA's top 50 teachers, to offer some clinics especially for EWGA members. Of course, the pros at our league sites also offer lessons so there are many options available to you if you want to work on improving your game.
The 7th Annual EWGA at the U.S. Women's Open will be held on Friday, July 10, 2009 at the Riverview Golf Club in Easton, PA. 