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EWGA - Northeast Bay Chapter eBlast Weekly Update
October 2, 2007
In This Issue
:: Lone Tree GC - Next EWGANEB Event 10/20/07
:: Discount Tickets for the Long's Challenge at Blackhawk
:: Mary Ann Pate scores a Hole-In-One !!!
:: EWGA September Membership Renewal
:: 3rd Annual Northern California Golf Show - Pleasanton
:: Twilight Games
:: Franklin Friday change for October 5th
:: NCGA Membership for 2008
:: Thank your customer, tell them how valuable they are to you, but don't go overboard. Insincerity is easy to spot.
Lone Tree GC - Next EWGANEB Golf Event
Saturday, October 20th

 The golf year is coming to a close with only three 18-hole golf events left this year.  Our next event is at Lone Tree Golf Course in Antioch.  This par-72 golf course opened in 1934 and was designed by John F. Harbottle, III, ASCGA.  It is 5,596 yards from the red tees with a rating of 71.9 and slope of 121.  There are no water hazards!  There is a driving range, putting green and sand area.
 
The green fee for this event is $65 and includes a cart, bottled water, trail mix bar, fun, games and prizes.
 
Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 10th.
 
Click here to register for this event.
 
Discount Tickets for The Long's Challenge - LPGA at Blackhawk CC in Danville
October 4th - 7th, Thurs - Sunday

 Single day tickets are $20 each.  Children age 16 and under are free.
 
The following Long's Drugs stores are selling discounted tickets for $15 each at the following locations:
 
650 San Ramon Valley Bl., Danville
3420 Camino Tassajara, Danville
2455 San Ramon Valley Bl., San Ramon
490 Market Place, San Ramon
9120 Alcosta Bl., San Ramon
 
Other Bay Area Long's Drugs stores may have $5 discount coupons redeemable when purchasing tickets at the tournament gate.
 
Parking is not available at Blackhawk but is available at Bishop Ranch 3, 2641 Camino Ramon, San Ramon with shuttles running between the lot and the course.  A parking fee may be charged.
 
The field of players include:
 
Karrie Webb (2006 winner)
Lorena Ochoa
Paula Creamer from Pleasanton
Natalie Gulbis
Christina Kim from San Jose
Pat Hurst
Juli Inkster
Christie Kerr
Laura Diaz
Se Ri Pak
 
and many others

Mary Ann Pate scores a Hole-In-One !!!!


 Ball in holeOn September 26th, Mary Ann Pate hit her 9-wood 126 yards on the #2 hole at Dublin Ranch to get her first ever hole-in-one!  Mary Ann was playing with fellow EWGA golfer, Ilene Marshall.

Congratulations Mary Ann !!!!
 
EWGA Membership Renewal Now Due
September Renewals

 reminderWe still have some members with a September renewal date that have not renewed.  If you want to maintain your EWGA membership in this great chapter for another year, then go to the EWGA website and renew on-line or mail a check.
 
Information about renewing your membership can be found on our website by clicking here.
 
Not sure when your renewal date is?  Go to the EWGA website, login to Members Only Login and click on your name under "Profile".  Your "Paid Thru" date will appear.  While you are at it, review your other information, especially email and home address information to be sure it is current with the home website.  You can update your information on that website.  EWGA-NEB chapter cannot update your personal information on that website even if you have given us a new email address to receive these eblasts or other information.
 
Third Annual Northern California Golf Show
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton

Friday, October 12th  11am - 6pm
Saturday, October 13th  9am - 5pm
Sunday, October 14th  9am - 4pm
 
Adults - $10
Senior/Student (13-17) - $8
Junior (10-12) - $5
Kids under 10 - FREE
 
NCGA members receive $3 discount off the cost of admission
 
Free golf and other give-aways all weekend, discounts, games, and prizes too!
 
Twilight Games

Don't forget to check the Twilight Golf calendar (see Mark Your Calendar for link) for weekday twilight golf.  The days are growing shorter. 
 
Tuesdays - Chardonnay GC & Blue Rock Springs GC
Wednesdays - Dublin Ranch GC
Thursdays - Blue Rock Springs GC
Fridays - Franklin Canyon GC
Franklin Friday change again for Oct. 5th and thereafter
From Ginny Taylor

  On Friday 10/5 (and each Friday until it's too dark to play) the first twilight tee time will be at 4:30pm.  
 
NCGA Membership
for calendar year 2008

hand writing Are you interested in becoming an NCGA member for 2008 or do you need to renew your NCGA membership?
 
New NCGA member dues for 2008 are $45.00 and renewals or multi-members (NCGA with more than one club) are $40.00.
 
The renewal period runs now through December 15th, but don't wait!  Late payments are an extra $5.00 and will reduce the amount of time the player is an NCGA member as they work on a calendar year.  (This is separate from EWGA dues and not required unless you want NCGA benefits.)
 
The Northern California Golf Association benefits include:
  • the ability to compete in NCGA tournaments
  • NCGA magazine
  • discounts at Poppy Hills (Pebble Beach)
  • discounts at Poppy Ridge (Livermore)
  • GHIN handicapping
  • free lessons and clinics
 
Anyone wishing to join or renew should contact Cindy Maxim at handicaps@ewganeb.org and send a check to:
 
EWGA-NEB
1630 North Main Street, Suite 162
Walnut Creek, Ca. 94596. 
 
Mark Your Calendar
Don't Miss a Date!
 
Last Call -
 
October 4th-7th - The Longs Challenge, LPGA golf event at Blackhawk CC in Danville. 
 
October 10th, Wednesday - Deadline to register for EWGANEB golf event at Lone Tree GC in Antioch
 
October 12th - 14th - Third Annual Northern California Golf Show at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds.
 
October 20th, Saturday - EWGANEB golf event at Lone Tree GC in Antioch
 
October 22-28th - The Charles Schwab Cup (PGA senior men) at the Sonoma National GC in Sonoma
 
 
 

Cathy Pementell, Editor; EWGANEB Communications Committee
Executive Women's Golf Association, Northeast Bay Chapter
 
phone: 800-238-9498
Our chapter website: http://www.ewganeb.org