Lori Whitaker of Cumming, Georgia, a member of the Atlanta chapter has won the EWGA Championship, the largest amateur women’s golf competition in the United States. Whitaker captured the title shooting two rounds of 76 for a 36-hole score of 152. Jewel “Kip” Malick of Rockwell, Texas and Patty Kimball of Scottsdale Arizona placed second and third respectively.
Shelly Armstrong, Teri Redmond, Sarah Dekraay and Ginger Zimmerman of the Madison, Wis. Chapter successfully defended their scramble division title, winning for the fourth consecutive year. Although their mighty Badgers suffered a great loss to the pesky Wolverines on Saturday, these ladies stayed focused and hit some specacular shots to score a gross 59 for a net 61 on the final day of play.
This Championship Finals was really one to remember. The beautiful scenery, the well manicured golf courses, the fun, the friendship and the great rounds of golf all contributed to a very successful event. Hopefully the EWGA Championship Finals will return to the Reserve and the Pacific Northwest sometime in the future. Until then we will continue along with the rotation and make our way back to the East for 2009.
The 2009 EWGA Championship Finals will be held on Sept. 25-26 at the beautiful PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, FL. Players will enjoy one of the two Tom Fazio designed courses at PGA and will also be able to stay right on site either at the Hilton Garden Inn or the Perfect Drive Golf Villas. More information to come, so please visit the EWGA Championship page on EWGA.com for additional information as it becomes available.
Thank you to all the the participants and volunteers who supported the 2008 Championship series and congratulations to the following winners:
*indicates scorecard playoff
Championship Flight (Handicap 0 – 8.0):
1st Low Gross: Lori Whitaker, Cumming, GA, Atlanta, GA chapter - 152
2nd Low Gross: Jewel Malick, Rockwell, GA, Dallas, TX chapter – 153*
3rd Low Gross: Patty Kimball, Scottsdale, AZ, Phoenix-Valley of the Sun, AZ - 153
1st Low Net: Robin Banner, Knoxville, TN, Greater Knoxville, TN chapter - 141
2nd Low Net: Jeri Roche, Neptune Beach, FL, Jacksonville, FL chapter -- 143*
3rd Low Net: Beth Rinehold, Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Barbara chapter - 143
First Flight (Handicap 8.1 – 16.0):
1st Low Gross: Julie Shore, Raleigh, NC, Raleigh Triangle, NC chapter - 156
2nd Low Gross: Kerry Timm, Tampa, FL, Tampa Bay, FL chapter - 161
3rd Low Gross: Angie Browning, Neptune Beach, FL, Jacksonville, FL chapter - 165
1st Low Net: Christine DeRienzo, Old Bethpage, NY, Long Island, NY chapter - 139
2nd Low Net: Shelly Weiss, Southfield, MI, Metro Detroit, MI chapter - 141
3rd Low Net: Marceia Cox, Bartlett, TN, Memphis, TN chapter - 142
Second Flight (Handicap 16.1 – 24.0)
1st Low Gross: Stacey Weitzel, Pasadena, MD, Baltimore Regional, MD chapter - 169
2nd Low Gross: Nancy Heldt, Boise, ID, Boise-Treasure Valley, ID chapter - 182
3rd Low Gross: Angi Livermore, Princeton Junction, NJ, Central New Jersey - 183
1st Low Net: Bridget Albosta, Walnut Creek, CA Northeast Bay, CA chapter - 136
2nd Low Net: Ingrid Roosild, Albuquerque, NM, Albuquerque chapter - 143
3rd Low Net: Gretchen Evanco, Twinsburg, OH, Akron, OH chapter - 145
Third Flight (Handicap 24.1 – 32.0)
1st Low Gross: Jackie LeBlanc, Scarborough, Ontario, Greater Toronto chapter - 193
2nd Low Gross: Lisa Smith, Novato, CA, Sonoma-Marin-Napa, CA chapter - 194
3rd Low Gross: Chris Mortensen, Glendale, WI, Milwaukee, WI chapter - 196
1st Low Net: Diane Madigan, Fort Worth, TX, Fort Worth/Metroplex, TX chapter - 136
2nd Low Net: CJ Ensign, Boise, ID, Boise-Treasure Valley, ID chapter - 140
3rd Low Net: Mary Jo Burke, Bonita Springs, FL, Naples, FL chapter - 141
Fourth Flight (Handicap 32.1 – 40.4)
1st Low Gross: Lisa Lowe, Overland Park, KS, Kansas City Metro chapter - 199
2nd Low Gross: Linda McAlister, Novato, CA, Sonoma-Marin-Napa chapter - 207
3rd Low Gross: Carol Hecht, Waukesha, WI, Milwaukee, WI chapter - 211
1st Low Net: Michelle Boyer, Miami, FL Miami, FL chapter - 135
2nd Low Net: Jackie Dixon, Bridgeton, MO, St Louis, MO chapter – 140*
3rd Low Net: Madeleine Terenzio, Stamford, CT, Fairfield County, CT - 140
The 36-hole scramble winners:
First Place Team: Madison WI chapter – net 126
Shelly Armstrong, Madison, WI, Terri Redmond, Madison, WI
Sarah Dekraay, Madison, WI, Ginger Zimmerman, Sun Prairie, WI
Second Place Team: Akron, OH chapter – net 133*
Terry Baxter, Solon, OH, Sue Williams, Chardon, OH
Diane Rothers, Chargin Falls,OH, Maria Kamenos, Chardon, OH
Third Place Team: Tampa Bay, FL chapter – net 133
Chris Daywalt, Clearwater, FL, Kim Byle, Dunedin, FL
Cathy Ford, Largo, FL , Michele Pontious, Clearwater, FL
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Kimball in the Lead, Madison Scramble in a Fight for First
After the fog lifted and round one scores of the EWGA Championship Finals presented by Callaway Golf were entered, Patty Kimball, member of the Phoenix/Valley of the Sun, AZ Chapter and resident of Scottsdale, AZ, leads the way with a great round of 74. Playing the North Course at the Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club which carries a course rating of 70.9 and a slope of 132, Patty showed her fellow competitors that Arizona heat. However, right on her tail is Lori Whitaker of the Atlanta, GA Chapter who fired a strong 76.
In the scramble division, it's a dog fight. Three teams - Madison, WI, Tampa Bay, FL & Washington DC Metro - are tied at the top with great net scores of 65. As three-time defending champion, the team of Shelly Armstrong, Terri Redmond, Sarah Dekraay, & Ginger Simpson from Madison, WI may have to wait to "jump around" until the final flag is in the hole. Of course, if the Badgers take care of the Wolverines tomorrow, then I think we'll all have a reason to "jump around".
Aside from a short term blanket of fog this morning, the weather here in Aloha, OR really shaped up and reached a very mild temperature with minimal cloud cover. Today was just a perfect setting for a great day of golf. Let's hope for the same tomorrow.
Here are players who are leading in the gross and net divisions within their flights:
CHAMPIONSHIP
Gross - Patty Kimball, Phoenix/Valley of the Sun - 74
Net (tie) - Robin Banner, Greater Knoxville TN & Holly Brockman, Central Indiana - 69
FIRST
Gross - Julie Shore, Raleigh Triangle NC - 76
Net - Susan Teasley, Fairfield County CT - 67
SECOND
Gross - Stacey Weitzel, Baltimore Regional MD - 85
Net - Bridget Albosta, Northeast Bay CA - 69
THIRD
Gross (tie) - Mary Dave Blackman, Tri-Cities of Northeast TN & Mary Jo Burke, Naples FL - 97
Net - Diane Madigan, Fort Worth/ Metroplex TX - 69
FOURTH
Gross - Lisa Lowe, Kansas City Metro - 97
Net - Linda McAllister, Sonoma-Marin-Napa CA - 66
SCRAMBLE
T-1st- Madison, WI - Shelly Armstong, Sarah Dekraay, Terri Redmond, Ginger Simpson - 65
Tampa Bay, FL - Cathy Ford, Chris Daywalt, Kim Byle, Michele Pontious - 65
Washington DC Metro - Sheila Chittams, Donna Wood, Sue Lamar, Nancy Burke - 65
In the scramble division, it's a dog fight. Three teams - Madison, WI, Tampa Bay, FL & Washington DC Metro - are tied at the top with great net scores of 65. As three-time defending champion, the team of Shelly Armstrong, Terri Redmond, Sarah Dekraay, & Ginger Simpson from Madison, WI may have to wait to "jump around" until the final flag is in the hole. Of course, if the Badgers take care of the Wolverines tomorrow, then I think we'll all have a reason to "jump around".
Aside from a short term blanket of fog this morning, the weather here in Aloha, OR really shaped up and reached a very mild temperature with minimal cloud cover. Today was just a perfect setting for a great day of golf. Let's hope for the same tomorrow.
Here are players who are leading in the gross and net divisions within their flights:
CHAMPIONSHIP
Gross - Patty Kimball, Phoenix/Valley of the Sun - 74
Net (tie) - Robin Banner, Greater Knoxville TN & Holly Brockman, Central Indiana - 69
FIRST
Gross - Julie Shore, Raleigh Triangle NC - 76
Net - Susan Teasley, Fairfield County CT - 67
SECOND
Gross - Stacey Weitzel, Baltimore Regional MD - 85
Net - Bridget Albosta, Northeast Bay CA - 69
THIRD
Gross (tie) - Mary Dave Blackman, Tri-Cities of Northeast TN & Mary Jo Burke, Naples FL - 97
Net - Diane Madigan, Fort Worth/ Metroplex TX - 69
FOURTH
Gross - Lisa Lowe, Kansas City Metro - 97
Net - Linda McAllister, Sonoma-Marin-Napa CA - 66
SCRAMBLE
T-1st- Madison, WI - Shelly Armstong, Sarah Dekraay, Terri Redmond, Ginger Simpson - 65
Tampa Bay, FL - Cathy Ford, Chris Daywalt, Kim Byle, Michele Pontious - 65
Washington DC Metro - Sheila Chittams, Donna Wood, Sue Lamar, Nancy Burke - 65
Thursday, September 25, 2008
The Stage is Set
by: Stephanie Jennings
The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club has to be one of the best venues to date for the EWGA Championship presented by Callaway Golf. As you drive up to the Clubhouse, you pass not only beautiful grape vines, but also an array of colorful roses, geraniums, mums and other fall flowers that just catch your eyes instantly and give you just a taste of what to expect when you play the North or South course at the Reserve.
I know many of the players are just impressed with the beauty of the facility and the challenge of the golf courses. Pat Beljan-Ayers (Port St. Lucie/Treasure Coast, FL Chapter), who was the 2006 Champion, played a practice round yesterday and explained that "you have to think on every hole" referring to the North Course. Coming from Pat, who is a two handicap, you know it's going to be a good challenge for all the players.
This thursday, the eve of the Championship Finals, some competitors completed their practice rounds, and others enjoyed the various activities taking place at the Reserve. With the Demo Day on the driving range early in the afternoon, the main event moved to the Vintner's Pavilion behind the clubhouse with various vendors participating in the Marketplace, like Callaway Golf, Aldila, GolfPride, Nike, Golfstream, Ecco, Silpada Designs, and Katie Jeans Jewelry. As competitors and guests arrived at the Reserve to register and practice, they enjoyed the vendors in the Marketplace before the Rules Meeting and Welcome Reception.
Players are ready to compete and loving the cool crisp climate of the Pacific Northwest. Stay tuned to the EWGA Championship Blog for Finals updates and more.
The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club has to be one of the best venues to date for the EWGA Championship presented by Callaway Golf. As you drive up to the Clubhouse, you pass not only beautiful grape vines, but also an array of colorful roses, geraniums, mums and other fall flowers that just catch your eyes instantly and give you just a taste of what to expect when you play the North or South course at the Reserve.
I know many of the players are just impressed with the beauty of the facility and the challenge of the golf courses. Pat Beljan-Ayers (Port St. Lucie/Treasure Coast, FL Chapter), who was the 2006 Champion, played a practice round yesterday and explained that "you have to think on every hole" referring to the North Course. Coming from Pat, who is a two handicap, you know it's going to be a good challenge for all the players.
This thursday, the eve of the Championship Finals, some competitors completed their practice rounds, and others enjoyed the various activities taking place at the Reserve. With the Demo Day on the driving range early in the afternoon, the main event moved to the Vintner's Pavilion behind the clubhouse with various vendors participating in the Marketplace, like Callaway Golf, Aldila, GolfPride, Nike, Golfstream, Ecco, Silpada Designs, and Katie Jeans Jewelry. As competitors and guests arrived at the Reserve to register and practice, they enjoyed the vendors in the Marketplace before the Rules Meeting and Welcome Reception.
Players are ready to compete and loving the cool crisp climate of the Pacific Northwest. Stay tuned to the EWGA Championship Blog for Finals updates and more.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Only Five Days Away…
by Stephanie Jennings
I’m talking about the EWGA Championship Finals presented by Callaway Golf, a true test to see which EWGA members have the skill, the patience, and the drive to be top in their flights or even in the field. This year the Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, OR will be host to 195 players who reign from 50 different EWGA Chapters.
Of course, the journey was not easy for these 195 women. At the end of April, EWGA Chapters began to host their Championships in which over 2,400 members participated across the U.S. and Canada. From the Chapter level, winners then advanced to the Semi-Final Championships which are held in fifteen different geographic Districts throughout the U.S. Now, the Semi-Final winners will meet in five days and tackle two of the most stunning courses in the Pacific Northwest – the Reserve’s North and South courses.
The roster of players consists of two past stroke play champions – Kris Fenwick, Boise/Treasure Valley, ID Chapter (2006) and Pat Beljan-Ayers, Port St. Lucie/Treasure Coast, FL Chapter (2007) – as well as three-time defending scramble team champions – Shelly Armstrong, Sara Dekraay, Ginger Simpson, & Terri Redmond, Madison, WI Chapter.
The Portland area may bring an external element for the players to consider. The weather this week looks to have high’s in the 60’s with chances of rain and lows in the upper 40’s. If you’re a mudder, you would love this stuff.
Stay tuned for more blogs throughout the week to see what will happen as we get closer to the “Big Dance”.
I’m talking about the EWGA Championship Finals presented by Callaway Golf, a true test to see which EWGA members have the skill, the patience, and the drive to be top in their flights or even in the field. This year the Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, OR will be host to 195 players who reign from 50 different EWGA Chapters.
Of course, the journey was not easy for these 195 women. At the end of April, EWGA Chapters began to host their Championships in which over 2,400 members participated across the U.S. and Canada. From the Chapter level, winners then advanced to the Semi-Final Championships which are held in fifteen different geographic Districts throughout the U.S. Now, the Semi-Final winners will meet in five days and tackle two of the most stunning courses in the Pacific Northwest – the Reserve’s North and South courses.
The roster of players consists of two past stroke play champions – Kris Fenwick, Boise/Treasure Valley, ID Chapter (2006) and Pat Beljan-Ayers, Port St. Lucie/Treasure Coast, FL Chapter (2007) – as well as three-time defending scramble team champions – Shelly Armstrong, Sara Dekraay, Ginger Simpson, & Terri Redmond, Madison, WI Chapter.
The Portland area may bring an external element for the players to consider. The weather this week looks to have high’s in the 60’s with chances of rain and lows in the upper 40’s. If you’re a mudder, you would love this stuff.
Stay tuned for more blogs throughout the week to see what will happen as we get closer to the “Big Dance”.
Monday, September 1, 2008
O-H...I-O
by: Stephanie Jennings
If you're from the great state of Ohio, and/or a fan of the state's greatest collegiate football team, O-H-I-O is the chant used by all who support the Buckeyes. For the Columbus, OH Scramble team of Gibson, Roof, Fenneman & Malloy, O-H-I-O will be the chant for them and Chapter mate, Deb Ballam as they represent their Chapter and the Ohio Valley Semi-Final District in Aloha, OR at the EWGA Championship Finals.
Played on the North and West courses of the Golf Center at Kings Island in Mason, OH, the EWGA Ohio Valley Semi-Final Championship brought out the best in many of it's competitors. This was the case for Deb Ballam, who just a few days prior to the Semi-Final, in a practice round at the Golf Center, scored a 96. She definitely did her homework and came ready to play as she shot a spectacular 87 to take the overall title in the Ohio Valley.
Another great story of the Ohio Valley was that of Melaney and Holley Brockman. This mother-daughter pair was a visual example of what the EWGA can do for women from Baby Boomers to Gen X'ers. Melaney introduced Holly to the Central Indiana Chapter where Holly has been given the task to recruit her friends and others who are just begining their post-college careers and could benefit from the community of the EWGA. Holly who was a collegiate golfer is grateful that she has found this community of female golfers who share her passion for this great game. She and Melaney look forward to making the trek to Aloha, OR and hope to represent Central Indiana to the fullest.
COMPLETE RESULTS - OHIO VALLEY SEMI-FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
If you're from the great state of Ohio, and/or a fan of the state's greatest collegiate football team, O-H-I-O is the chant used by all who support the Buckeyes. For the Columbus, OH Scramble team of Gibson, Roof, Fenneman & Malloy, O-H-I-O will be the chant for them and Chapter mate, Deb Ballam as they represent their Chapter and the Ohio Valley Semi-Final District in Aloha, OR at the EWGA Championship Finals.
Played on the North and West courses of the Golf Center at Kings Island in Mason, OH, the EWGA Ohio Valley Semi-Final Championship brought out the best in many of it's competitors. This was the case for Deb Ballam, who just a few days prior to the Semi-Final, in a practice round at the Golf Center, scored a 96. She definitely did her homework and came ready to play as she shot a spectacular 87 to take the overall title in the Ohio Valley.
Another great story of the Ohio Valley was that of Melaney and Holley Brockman. This mother-daughter pair was a visual example of what the EWGA can do for women from Baby Boomers to Gen X'ers. Melaney introduced Holly to the Central Indiana Chapter where Holly has been given the task to recruit her friends and others who are just begining their post-college careers and could benefit from the community of the EWGA. Holly who was a collegiate golfer is grateful that she has found this community of female golfers who share her passion for this great game. She and Melaney look forward to making the trek to Aloha, OR and hope to represent Central Indiana to the fullest.
COMPLETE RESULTS - OHIO VALLEY SEMI-FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
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