CHAPTER CHAMPIONSHIP
GET READY TO COMPETE!
Messages from past competitors
We'd like to encourage everyone to participate in the Championship ... following are messages from some of our past competitors.
Pat Block: I've competed in four prior Championships, twice on scramble teams and twice individually. The first time was a bit scary to start but I had great time and even though I didn't win, I ended up going to the semifinals as an alternate, which was a blast! Competing has really helped my game and my confidence. It was the Chapter Championship experience that gave me the courage to start competing in NCGA events which in turn has enhanced my game and enjoyment of golf. Give it a try and see how it helps your game and your self confidence.
Starla Chimienti: This year will be my third year to compete in the chapter championship. Last year was really fun because I won my flight and I went on to compete in the semi-finals. There I met a gal from the Sonoma/Marin chapter and now we play several times a month. She brings her friends and I bring mine and we have this big group of golfing buddies. I remember being really nervous the first time I competed. I think what made me the most nervous was the rules. I was afraid I would be disqualified because of some silly rule. As it turned out, every time there was a question about a rule, the tournament rules officials were right there to clarify it. I've learned a number of rules since then but there are always more to learn.
Laurie Kehl: When I played in my first Chapter Championship, I had a handicap of 35. It never would have occurred to me to enter a competition, if it wasn't for my EWGA friends encouraging me to do so. Playing against your buddies in the Chapter Championship was one thing, but getting all the way to Nashville, Tennessee, and having your name, city, and, state announced on the first tee was quite another. I met some great ladies from all over the country, saw Nashville which I would probably have never seen on my own, and learned a lot about myself and just how well I perform under pressure (not so good that day....). I'm here to encourage the high handicappers! It's really fun!
Ginny Taylor: The second year I was a member of EWGA I was on a "scramble team". We had such a good time getting to know and encouraging each other. We just had fun! It took the pressure off competing as we knew we were a "team". In fact, we ended up winning and went on to sectionals. It is a great way to build confidence in your game and learn from other players.
Jane Taylorson: I've competed four times now, three individually and once on a scramble team. I never had any competitive experience before - and I mean 50 plus years of absolutely none - zip - nada. The first time I signed up because I had heard that we didn't have enough member participation. I certainly didn't expect to win, but I managed to play a reasonable round of golf and much to my surprise, I won low gross. I lost the next year, but "survived" the experience (105 degrees at Paradise). The year after that I was on a scramble team - somehow we squeaked out a win and went on the the sectionals in Reno. Two years ago I played again as a single and won the chapter event and the sectionals, so I went on to the finals in Tennessee. That was an amazing experience - I met and played with women from Alabama, New York, Washington, New Jersey. The Championship has been a real learning experience for me, and I encourage everyone to try it at least once. You'll be amazed at how much fun it is.
ADDITIONAL NOTE: There was a little misunderstanding about Franklin's discount. THERE ARE NO COUPONS - information on how to sign up for a discounted round is here.
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Mark Your Calendar
Don't Miss a Date!
Rossmoor - 18 holes of golf on May 30 at 12:00pm - deadline to register May 20.
Breaking 100 / Get More Distance golf clinic - May 31 at 11:30am - deadline to register May 27.
Franklin Fridays - Fridays at Franklin Canyon, first tee time 4:30pm. Contact Meredith Pence at mhpence@yahoo.com by the previous Wednesday.
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Rossmoor - Next 18-Hole Event
Saturday, May 30, 12pm
Come play a beautiful private course in Walnut Creek. $70 price includes cart and prizes for everyone. All meet in the patio afterwards for social hour (wine, sodas, hors d'oeuvres included in price). Choice of scramble or stroke play - please be sure to indicate preference when signing up.
Deadline to register is May 20.
Click here to register.
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Next Education Event Now Includes Pilates! Breaking 100/Get More Distance Golf Clinic
Boundary Oak - May 31, 2009
Member Barbara Hoffer is offering a free pre-warm up Pilates lesson at 11:10am, prior to the golf clinic with Wayne Cavazza. Please arrive by 11 to check in. Below is her description of the session.
"Have a pre-game stretching routine? Warm up before your game with Barbara Hoffer of Back9 Pilates to learn a performance boosting routine to reduce your risk of injury and lower your score. A Golf Conditioning Specialist who loves to turn players on to the power of Pilates, Barbara's methods are designed to complement your session with Pro Wayne Cavazza. Arrive early enough to join in!"
This $40 one-hour clinic with Wayne Cavazza utilizes the driver, fairway woods and hybrids. The clinic begins at 11:30am. After the clinic, you can play Boundary Oak at the Twilight price of $40.
NOTE: you will need to purchase range balls for the clinic. Golf and range balls are not included in the registration cost.
Deadline to sign up is May 27.
Click here to register.
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EWGA Getaway
June 6 & 7, 2009
Here are the details:
Drive to Saddle Creek Golf Course in Copperopolis on Sat., June 6, for an 11:00 a.m. tee time, spend the night; get up the next morning, have breakfast and tee off at 9:00 a.m. If you are interested, please email Starla Chimienti.
COST for one night's stay, breakfast & two rounds of golf - $274 (plus applicable tax).
Tee Times:
Sat. June 6 @ 11:00
Sun. June 7 @ 9:00
Price: $85 per round (with West Coast Value Book)
One-night's Stay:
2 bedroom bungalow - $104 per person
(based on 4 per bungalow) subject to 6%
room tax
(Additional night's stay is available if interested.)
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680 Golf 2009
Members & Non-members welcome!
For those of you in the 680 Corridor, Mary Ann Pate is coordinating a Wednesday night group with the help of Diana Roberson. The home course will be Dublin Ranch but they will try to mix it up and add a new course once a month or so.
Play dates will be on Wednesdays with the first tee time being about 5:15pm. The cost is $25 and includes a cart. If you are interested in playing and want to be on the email list for the weekly reminder, please reply back to Mary Ann Pate. She hopes to start in May.
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