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A Message from Our President
Upcoming Opportunities!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So... do I have your attention? Okay, this isn't the kind
of opportunity where your boss walks into your office and
says, "Skeezix, I have an opportunity for you that would
give you some much needed experience and potentially enhance
the direction of your career." (Translation - It's a dirty
job that I don't want to do, so I'm handing it off to you.)
No. These are opportunities to have some fun and tag up
with your EWGA golfing buddies!
Our monthly playday at
Greatwood on May 30th is going to be everything you
want it to be. Seriously. Andrea Gerber is making this
event a sort of "dealer's choice" for everyone. If you want
to play competitively, there will be competition. If you
want to play a scramble, grab three of your golfing buddies
and sign up as a scramble team. Just want to get in 18
holes on a beautiful Saturday at the end of May? You've got
it! Whatever way you want it, you can sign up and play it!
See more details and sign up under "Events."
New Member Orientation at
Greatwood on May 30th!! If you are a member who has
joined since January 1, 2009, the Board wants to buy you
lunch! We are going to meet at Greatwood at 11:00 a.m. for
lunch and a little conversation. Your 2009 Board wants to
meet you and find out what "drove" you to our organization
and how we can best serve you. You will be receiving a
personal invitation separate from this email. Please RSVP
as soon as possible. Join us for lunch then stay and play
with the crew.
CHAPTER CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!! Woo-Hoo!! The
excitement is building.
Deadline for registration is June 6, 2009, and we don't
want you to be left out. What's that? You've never
competed before? Poppy cock!!! Remember when you were a
kid heading to the pool in the summer and shouting, "Last
one in is a rotten egg!!!" Friendly competition, right?
The last one in didn't really turn into a rotten egg,
right? Same thing here. It's all about getting to the pool
and having some fun. (Or in this case, getting out to Black
Horse Golf Course (North Course) and having some fun.)
This is a FLIGHTED competition. If you are a 30 handicap,
you won't be playing against someone with a 2 handicap. (Do
we have any "2" handicaps? Hmmm...) No... you'll be
playing against people who are similar in skill to you. And
you will be competing in the largest amateur competition in
the United States!
Don't want to play an individual competition? Play in the
scramble competition. Be part of a team effort. The rules
and other information for individual AND scramble play are
linked in this newsletter.
Each flight will send TWO people to the semi-finals in
July. (The word "sending" here is a little misleading. The
semi-finals are being held here in Houston... at Black
Horse... on the North Course. Sound familiar?) We will
send one scramble team. (Again, the word "sending...")
June 20th is the date of the Championship, but we've gotta
have your registration by June 6th. (This is a Headquarters
thing. I can't change the deadlines.) Click on the various
links throughout the newsletter for rules, registration, and
other information.
FUN PLAY at the Chapter
Championship! Okay... so I haven't convinced you
that you're ready for competition. Our regular monthly
playday for the month of June is being held in conjunction
with the Chapter Championship (see below for more
information). There will be separate prizes for fun play,
and you'll have the opportunity to be around the excitement
of the Championship.
We are in the process of adding more clinics to our monthly
opportunities, so keep your eyeballs peeled for those
announcements. Social Event opportunities are going to be
hitting us fast and furious as we get into the summer
months. Get ready for a BIG announcement on May 26th. I
can't give you any details, but you will absolutely be blown
away by the magnitude. (And by "BIG announcement" I mean,
watch the news that evening!)
Okay... I've said too much already. The weather has been
pretty doggoned nice for this time of the year in Houston.
Hope you are out IN it and getting the most OUT of it.
Fairways and Greens!
Peace,
Robin
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Anyway You Want It Event! May Play Day
Saturday, May 30, 2009 - Tee times beginning
at 1 p.m.
6767 Greatwood Parkway, Sugar Land, Texas
(length, slope and rating close to Blackhorse North)
You want to get ready for stroke play at Chapter
Championship? Great! I've got competitive stroke play!
You want to do a scramble team for Chapter Championship?
Great - Bring your team out to play together! Encourage the
other teams to compete, too!
Not sure about competing in Chapter Championship? Come to
the May event and see how your day goes, then decide about
Chapter Championship!
Sure you don't want to compete but just want to play with
the EWGA Houston girls? Great - just sign up to play for
fun as an individual or play a scramble with your own team
or with others who also want to scramble but don't have a
foursome!
Something else you want that I haven't listed? Tell me -
I'll do my best to make it work for you!
Cost: $50
Deadline: May 20, 2009
Pay online or send a check payable to EWGA - Houston to:
EWGA c/o Andrea Gerber, 4401 Creekbend Dr., Houston, TX
77035
(please include how you want to play (competitive, scramble,
fun, etc.) and handicap index)
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EWGA Weekly Fun Play at Wildcat Golf Club
EWGA Houston offers weekly play opportunities on
Thursdays and Sundays at either the Lakes course or the
Highlands course. With the beautiful weather last week
a number of EWGA ladies came out for a friendly game of
golf and showed no fear when it came to getting that
ball to fly nicely over the rolling hills of the
Highlands course. The Highlands course is one of the
highest points in the city with spectacular views. For
information about tee times send email to
central.funplay@ewga.org, and our Wildcat league
chair Ms. Jan Cunningham (seen in the photo below
holding the flag) will get you the information you need
to join the fun.
"Just keep on golfing"
Frida Eliasdottir
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Your Score! Get Ready to Compete!
We have one opportunity left scheduled
for you to work on your game.
Jim Hardy (yes - Elizabeth's husband) has agreed to do
three clinics for us at a GREAT price and the chapter is
adding to the bargain.
Jim Hardy is the PGA Director of Instruction at
Hearthstone Country Club in Houston. Each clinic will be
at this location. Jim has quoted us a fee of $15 per
member and the Houston EWGA will pay ˝ o f the fee for
each member. That's right your net cost to lower your
score is $7.50 per clinic. Non-members may attend for
$20 per person per clinic.
Register now to participate in one or all of the
following clinics by contacting Jill at
Education@ewga.org. The clinics will be limited to
18. Jim will have assistants to keep the student to
teacher ratio at 6:1.
June 3, 2009 at 6pm
Tournament Prep: This clinic is a basics and refresher
course in putting, short game and full swing. You will
also learn a good practice routine to go through in the
final days before a tournament to ensure that you peak
on tournament day. It will also cover sound advice for
the do's and don'ts before a tournament to give your
best chance to play at your best.
Hearthstone Country Club
7615 Ameswood Road
Houston, TX
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We got such great feedback on the clinic we sponsored
for our newest members that we went back to Lynn Parker
and asked for a second clinic. So, on
June 13 at Jersey
Meadows Golf Course, 10:30-11:30, Lynn will
conduct a Swing Principles clinic. The clinic is
designed for beginners but if you are an experienced
golfer feeling like the swing has lost its zing, you may
want to attend. The clinic is limited to the first 12
that register and will cost $5/person.
Remember, it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that
swing.
Please register by contacting me at
education@ewga.org. Please use 'Swing Clinic' in the
subject line of your email.
Important Note: If you want to attend a clinic and try
to notify me within 48 hours or less of the clinic, I
may not be able to respond quickly enough. If this
occurs, please contact the PGA/LPGA pro or other party
that is conducting clinic to see if there is still room.
They will have received a registration update from me
and will be able to tell you if there is room for you to
attend.
Additionally, if we receive an overwhelming response to
a particular clinic, we will try to book a second date.
We don't want anyone to miss an opportunity to learn
more about golf.
See you on the green,
Jill
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In conjunction with Chapter Championship, June's
FUN PLAY Event will be held at
BlackHorse Golf Club! We tee off Immediately after the
Chapter competition leave the starting gate!
Date: June 20, 2009
Location: Blackhorse Golf Club // NORTH Course
Time: 10:00 am (Fun Play will tee off AFTER Chapter)
Cost: $80.00
Format: Stroke Play
Sign-Up Deadline: Saturday, June 6
Guests are welcome // One male per foursome
Pay
online ..... or send your check to:
Robin Anderson
24119 Spring Day Lane
Spring, TX 77373
Questions? Email Susan Hemminger at
golf.events@ewga.org
Please email the following
information to Susan:
* Name:
* Team Members (if you don't have a team, you'll be placed on
one):
* Email:
* Phone:
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EWGA News
One Minute Golf
Are you always seeking more golf knowledge? Well, check in
each week to EWGA.com for a new episode of "ONE MINUTE
GOLF". These sixty second vignettes will highlight moments
from EWGA's "Ask the Industry Expert" and "Web Café"
webinars and also provide helpful golf tips to get your game
on the right track.
You can access "ONE MINUTE GOLF" by visiting
www.ewga.com and clicking the play button on the right
side of the page.
Team Up to Play in The
McGladrey Team Championship
Interested in gaining more competitive golf experience?
The McGladrey Team Championship is fast becoming a very
popular event for amateur golfers across the nation. This
unique event brings together amateur golfers and PGA
Professionals for a one-of-a-kind grassroots competition.
Over the last two years, The McGladrey Team Championship
field has had only 5% female participation. We challenge
EWGA members to change this statistic in 2009! Don't miss
this great opportunity to team up with other EWGA members
and gain competitive golf experience.
There are three stages to the competition: Local Qualifying
Events, Section Championships and the National
Championship. Teams of three compete in Local Qualifying
Events held now through September at PGA facilities across
the country. Find a listing of host facilities by visiting
PGA.com/teamchampionship. Winning teams from Local
Qualifying Events are joined by a PGA Professional at the 41
PGA Section Championships. The section winners advance on to
the National Championship played at famed Pinehurst Resort
in North Carolina , October 26-28, 2009 on courses Nos. 2, 4
and 8.
Please support our Partner, The PGA of America, and sign-up
to compete in this dynamic event. For more information and
to register today visit PGA.com/teamchampionship or contact
your local PGA Professional. Please remember entry forms
must be completed as a team.
With the right team, anything's possible!
Please direct any questions Susan via e-mail at
Susan_Naugle@ewga.com or call (561) 691-0096 x 19.
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2009
Weekly Play Days
West League - Bear Creek 2009 Schedule
First play day: April 7
Memorial Park 2009 Schedule
First play day: March 16
Central Play - Wildcat Golf Course
First play day: April 2
North Play - Panther Trails/Woodlands
First play day: March 26
South Play - Timber Creek Golf Course
First play day: April 7
Check out our
website for more updated information
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2009 EWGA News:
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Car Rentals - Are you planning a summer golf vacation or
business trip? Be sure and take advantage of the EWGA
discounts you can receive from Alamo, Avis or National Car
Rental companies. For Alamo, visit
Alamo.com/offer/ewga09 or call 800-GO-ALAMO and mention
contract ID 7014666 and EWGA Coupon Code AD6612JDA. For
Avis, visit
avis.com or call 800-331-1600 and provide the EWGA Code
J097790. For National, visit
national-car.com/offer/ewga09 or call 800-CAR-RENT and
mention contract ID 5027269 and EWGA Coupon Code NF2696JDO.
EWGA saves you money in so many ways! |
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VedaloHD - The sun is out and it's time to play golf!
EWGA members receive 25% off the purchase of sunglasses from
VedaloHD. Vedalo sunglasses have a patented lens process
that increases visual acuity, depth perception, color and
color contrast to enhance your playing ability from the tee
to the green. Call 800-801-4523 or visit
www.vedaloHD.com to see the options. Use code EWGA to
receive your discount. |
| 1-800-Flowers.com - EWGA members receive
a 15% discount on all online purchases of flowers, plants
and gift items. To receive your discount, just visit
www.1800flowers.com and enter code: EWGA during your
checkout process. Whether it's flowers for Mother's Day,
weddings, birthdays, graduations, get well sentiments, or to
thank a business colleague, your EWGA membership will save
you money once again! |
| EWGA members receive a one-year FREE
subscription to the WSS online career center. WSS offers a
unique sports-oriented career center with access to its
nationwide job database and career services. EWGA members
can visit
womensportsjobs.com/partners/ewga2.htm to register for
the free subscription.
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| Special ClubCorp Offer - EWGA members can
be a "Member for a Day" at any of the ClubCorp Country Clubs
or Business & Sports Clubs. EWGA members will receive a
complimentary lunch or round of golf when accompanied by one
paying guest. Check clubcorp.com to find a Club near you.
Call 866-659-3380 to book your tee time/reservation. |
| EWGACareer Connections - As a valuable
service for EWGA members, a brand new Forum has been created
in the EWGA Member e-Community for members who either have
jobs to fill or are looking for work. Career-related
articles and links to additional resources have been posted
in the Document Archive area to assist those in the job
market, whether for the first time or making a career
change. Tap into the great resource of your EWGA
connections! |
| GolfTEC Swing Analysis - Visit your local
GolfTEC store and receive a FREE 30-minute session with a
GolfTEC certified Personal Coach using video and motion
analysis to identify and begin work on major swing flaws
that cause ball flight problems. A link to download a
voucher for the free anaylsis can be found at www.ewga.com,
in the Member Discounts area, by clicking on the GolfTEC
link under the list of special savings to help Improve Your
Game. |
| EWGA members receive a FREE one-year
online membership to Golf Digest Tee Times (Value: $59.95),
featuring savings at over 2,200 courses including 2-for-1
tee times, discounted rates and online savings of up to 60%
at many courses. To receive your FREE membership, go to
GolfDigestTeeTimes.com and click on 'Join Now.' Then
enter your EWGA member ID in the promo code to activate your
membership.
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| Special Subscription Offer for Golf
Fitness Magazine - All members (who were current through
12/8/08 ) were sent a complimentary copy and a deeply
discounted offer to subscribe to the magazine. For $9.95
members can receive 6 issues (1 year) or 2 years for
$14.95. Check out this great offer - and to enjoy the golf
health, wellness, and fitness content.
Click here to subscribe online.
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| Custom Designed
EWGA Credit Card - Last month all members were sent the
email offer to apply for the new EWGA Rewards Credit Card
designed with special features and benefits specifically for
EWGA members. There is an easy and quick link to apply for
the card now posted on the
EWGA website or just click the link above. |
| Refer a Friend
- Have you seen the feature on the EWGA website where you
can easily send an email to a friend and share your passion
for EWGA and golf?
- In the Members area under "My Profile" you will find the
link to "Refer a Friend." You just enter your friend's name
and email, and then your name and email, and send them a
quick message.
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Let
us know how this newsletter can better serve your needs.
Please feel free to e-mail me or anyone of the board
members.