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 Lisa poses with her team mates. Pictured from left to right: Sharon Morrissey, Lisa Hoynowski, Kathy Strong, Barb Loveland. It was an exciting week for Rochester’s EWGA chapter!
Member Lisa Hoynowski got a hole in one on Wednesday (May 19) while playing our Victor Hills League.
Lisa’s ace came on the East Course #9 (formerly #17), which plays 95 yards from the red tees.
Because this was an EWGA-sanctioned event, the hole in one qualifies Lisa for the EWGA Troon Hole-in-One Club and a complimentary round for four at a Troon golf facility.
Congratulations, Lisa!
Wish you could play in a league that tees off during the day?
You’re in luck! We’re now offering a daytime league!
This 9-hole league will play at Lima Golf and Country Club on Thursdays, June 3 to August 19 (12 weeks), and will tee off at 11:00AM.
It will be a fun league. We’ll coordinate foursomes as players check in at 10:40AM. After each round, you’re invited to stay for lunch, socialization, and relaxation.
The league will alternate between the Charleston Pines and Island Oaks as coordinated by the pro-shop.
We are offering online registration for this event!
The cost to join this league is $180 for EWGA Members and $216 for Non-Members. (Please note that if you want to pay by credit card or Paypal, there will be an additional $7.00 processing fee.)
Click here to access the online registration form. You can use the form to select your payment option.
This league starts in less than three weeks! If you want to join, please get us your registration by May 24!
One of the benefits of joining Rochester’s EWGA chapter is our Weekend Travel League.
It’s a great way for our members to meet and network with other Rochester women golfers — plus try out a variety of Rochester golf courses.
We also vary the days we play (some weekends we play on Saturdays, some weekends we play on Sundays) and the tee times (we usually go off early afteroon, but sometimes play earlier) to accommodate as many peoples’ schedules as possible over the season.
Already a Member?
Then you don’t have to do a thing!
The Monday before the round, you’ll receive an email with information about the course, tee times, and greens fees for the coming weekend. Just respond to the email by 12:00 PM Thursday to reserve your spot. (Pay your greens fees to the course when you arrive to play.)
Not a Member? How About Joining?
The Weekend Travel League is open only to EWGA members (and their guests).
So if this league format fits your schedule and lifestyle, why not join EWGA?
You’ll also receive discounts on our golf events and instruction, and can participate in the EWGA Championship Tournament.
Click here to read more about membership benefits and how to join.
Weekend Travel League Dates
Mark your calendar! Here are our travel league dates.*
Sunday, 5/23
Saturday, 5/29
Sunday, 6/6
Saturday, 6/12
Saturday, 6/19
Saturday, 7/3
Sunday, 7/25
Saturday, 7/31
Sunday, 8/8,
Sunday, 8/22
Saturday, 8/28
* In an email earlier this month, we indicated we’d be playing on 5/31, Memorial Day. That was an error. We apologize for any inconvenience!
One of the great things about the EWGA is that we provide opportunities to help beginning women golfers learn the game.
That’s why we’re so pleased to have a beginner’s golf league again this year.
And the good news? We still have a couple of spots left in the league!
This six-week league runs May 25 – June 29, and costs $105 for EWGA members and $125 non-members. Carts are included. The league will play at
Champion Hills, the newest private course in the Rochester area, under the guidance of LPGA Pro Darlene Sommer .
The first week will feature an introduction to the course and other players, orientation and the opportunity to play a few holes. Weeks 2 – 6 will be 9 holes regular stroke play.
Players tee off beginning at 5:30. USGA Handicaps (GHIN or GLMS) are encouraged, but not required.
Click here to download Champion Hills league registration form.
We’ve been getting emails from Rochester women who want to know more about the EWGA. What will you get when you join?
You get golf!
The purpose of our association is summed up by the EWGA tagline: Connect, Learn, Play, Belong.
Our EWGA chapter gives Rochester women golfers opportunities to learn the game of golf, play the game of golf, and meet other women who also love to play. It’s also a great way to network–the majority of our members are area professionals.
In addition to the soft benefits, women who join our chapter are eligible for a number of discounts.
Discounts on women’s golf services, products, education, rounds
We did the math, and it was an eye-opener.
By joining EWGA, you receive up to $270 in savings on golf-related products and services this year, right here in Rochester.
- Seven EWGA Chapter Clinics @ $5 off per clinic: you save $35
- Two EWGA Chapter Instructional Series @ $25 off per clinic: you save $50
- USGA Handicap Index through the EWGA Golf Life Management System (GLMS), free with your membership: $30 value
- Joining a league? Save $25
- Golf fitness class discount: save $20
- Need golf shoes? A-GAME Sports discount on women’s golf shoes: up to $50
- GolfTEC lesson package: 20% off: $60 (double the national GolfTEC discount)
And that’s just here in town. There are other discounts negotiated by EWGA national (check their site often as this list grows all the time). Examples: 25% off Tail Activewear women’s golf clothing; 10% off Sporty Chic golf clothing; 10% off Liberty Mutual auto or home insurance; 10% discount on selected Golfsmith products; 15% discount at 1800 flowers.
[Members: to see these discounts, you need to go to the EWGA national site and log onto the Members Clubhouse (formerly calls Members Only). Do check it out if you haven't, recently -- they've added quite a few additional discounts.]
Given today’s uncertain economy, it’s nice to know that joining EWGA is an investment in your game.
EWGA Championship
Another benefit of joining is that you can participate in the EWGA Championship Tournament: the largest women’s amateur tournament in the world.
The EWGA Championship, which includes stroke and scramble team format play, is open only to EWGA members. It’s a flighted tournament — which means women of any skill level can play.
That makes it a great way to experience competitive golf!
Any member of our chapter can play in the first round, our Chapter Championship, July 17 at Mill Creek. Two women from each of the four stroke play flights, and one scramble team, can advance to the regionals on August 21 in Springfield, Mass.
Connecting with other women golfers: Priceless!
Joining the EWGA also enables you to connect with other women golfers. Through our Fairway Friends mentoring program, leagues, golf events, networking events, and the EWGA Championship, you have the opportunity to form business connections and lasting friendships, all through the great game of golf!
Questions about joining? Click here, fill out the contact form, and our membership chair will be happy to drop you an email or give you a call.
Here is our preliminary 2010 Calendar of Events. As you can see, our chapter is a busy one, offering many opportunities for women golfers to play, work on their games, and meet other Rochester golfers!
Please note we’ll be adding to this as the year goes on.
In addition, all dates, locations and other information subject to change, so please check on our website home page to make sure you have the latest information.
League registration information can be found here. We’ll be adding registration information for other events shortly.
March 20 Kick-off Brunch @ Midvale Country Club
April 28 Victor Hills GC League Begins, Wednesdays PM – 16 weeks
May 3 Ravenwood GC League Begins, Mondays PM 5:30 PM – 8 weeks
May 4 The Brookwoods CC League Begins, Tuesdays PM 5:15 PM – 12 weeks
May 13 Country Club of Mendon League Begins, Thursdays PM 5:15 PM – 11 weeks
May 21 Wine & Nine Event @ Champion Hills
May 23 Weekend Recreational Golf Begins @ Courses throughout the Rochester Area
May 25 Champion Hills Beginners League Begins, Tuesdays PM 5:30 PM – 6 weeks
June 18 Nine Hole Scotch Tournament @ Eagle Vale Golf Club
June 29 Deadline for Chapter Championship Registration
July 11 Chapter Champ Practice Round @ Mill Creek
July 17 Chapter Championship Tournament @ Mill Creek
August 15 18 Hole Golf Event @ Country Club of Mendon
August 21 Sectional Championship Tournament @ Springfield, MA
September 12 Season End 18 Hole Event @ Ravenwood GC
September 26 Thruway Challenge @ TBD (Syracuse)
October 1 – 2 EWGA Championship Finals @ Champion Lake, Geneva, WI
November 6 Member Appreciation Banquet @ TBD
We’re also working to post an actual calendar on the site. We’ll let you know when it’s up & functional.
UPDATE: If you’re having trouble downloading a form, use the contact form under Leagues (left hand side bar) and we’ll email one to you. Thanks!
Great news! We’ve added another women’s golf league to our line-up. This one is at Wildwood Country Club, it’s a competitive league, and it plays Monday evenings.
We opened league sign-up at our 2010 Chapter Kick-Off Brunch yesterday. If you were unable to attend the brunch, you can now sign up by downloading a registration form (see links below) and mailing it in with your fee.
Note that league spots are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, and until March 30, 2010, EWGA members get preference for league spots.
EWGA members also receive discounted pricing on leagues — yet another benefit of joining. (Click here for membership information.)
Monday, Ravenwood Golf Club
Session I. 8 weeks. May 3 – June 28 (excludes 5/31) Price $200 EWGA members / $240 non-members. Carts included.
Ravenwood is a beautiful championship 18 hole course that has recently been named the #3 public course in New York by Golf Week magazine. They are the only course in Western NY to offer “ProLink” GPS.
Play Format: Purely recreational. You’ll be paired with another player for the duration of the 8 weeks. The format is individual play with the opportunity to play with a different pair of players each week. Ravenwood may at times need to change the start time and format of play when warranted due to other events at the golf course. Play to improve your individual handicap and form new friendships along the way. USGA Handicaps (GHIN or GLMS) are encouraged, but not required. *
Click here to download the Ravenwood league registration form.
Monday, Wild Wood Country Club
14 Weeks. May 3 – August 16 (excludes 5/31 and 7/5) Price $205 EWGA members / $245 non-members. Carts optional.
Wild Wood is one of the most picturesque courses in the area.
Play Format: Recreational / Competitive, Players tee off beginning at 5:10. Groups will be formed to allow flexibility in work schedules and play with different members throughout the season. League format encourages personal development. Players will earn points each week based on their score each night compared to their average score in the league. High points will be recognized at the end of the season. Points will be computed by the Pro Shop. USGA Handicaps (GHIN or GLMS) are encouraged, but not required.*
Click here to download the Wildwood league registration form.
Tuesday, The Brookwoods Country Club
10 weeks. May 4 – July 6. Price $170 EWGA members / $204 non-members. Carts optional.
This is a fun league with foursomes coordinated as players arrive at 5pm. It’s a beautiful and challenging course. We stay for dinner after playing each week for socialization and relaxation for anyone who would like to join in.
Play Format: Purely recreational. The format is individual play with the opportunity to play with different players each week. We will alternate between the front and back 9 when possible as coordinated by the pro-shop. USGA Handicaps (GHIN or GLMS) are encouraged, but not required.*
Click here to download The Brookwoods league registration form.
Tuesday, Champion Hills Country Club
Beginners’ League. 6 weeks. May 25 – June 29. Price $105 EWGA members / $125 non-members. Carts included.
Champion Hills is the newest private course in the Rochester area. It is designed to be playable for all skill levels.
Play Format: This league is designed for our beginning league players, under the guidance of LPGA Pro Darlene Sommer . The first week will feature an introduction to the course and other players, orientation and the opportunity to play a few holes. Snacks will be served. Weeks 2 – 6 will be 9 holes regular stroke play. Players tee off beginning at 5:30. USGA Handicaps (GHIN or GLMS) are encouraged, but not required.*
Click here to download Champion Hills league registration form.
Wednesday: Victor Hills Golf Course
UPDATE 4/5/10: This league is full. Any new registrations will now be placed in the sub/waiting list.
16 weeks. April 28 – August 11. Price $275 EWGA members / $325 non-members. Carts optional. The league rotates through the North, South, and East courses. Please be on the tee ready to play at 5:00 pm.
Play Format: Competitive. The format is a Modified Match Format with 2 person teams. Each team will play the other teams at least twice. There are 6 points available per match. The higher handicap player on team A plays the higher handicap player on team B. Whoever wins the majority of holes (NET), will score 2 points for their team. Likewise, the lower handicap players play each other for 2 points. The team with the lower net score in the match scores an additional 2 points. USGA Handicaps (GHIN or GLMS) are required.*
Click here to download Victor Hills league registration form.
Thursday, Country Club of Mendon
11 weeks, non-consecutive. May 13 – September 2. (May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 24, July 8, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 26, & Sept 2) Price $260 EWGA members / $310 non-members. Carts optional.
This is a fabulous opportunity to play the front nine on this beautiful and serene private course! The last night of play an end of season social is planned to celebrate the season, and to track progress!!
Play Format: Recreational. The format is regular play in groups of four. Players keep their own scores and are encouraged to post their scores on the EWGA on-line handicap system. There will be some fun games to encourage keeping score and to practice under competitive play. Players tee off beginning at 5:15. Groups will be formed to allow flexibility in work schedules and play with different members throughout the season. USGA Handicaps (GHIN or GLMS) are encouraged, but not required.*
Click here to download Mendon Country Club league registration form.
Weekend Travel League
For this recreational league, we’ll be sending out emails to our chapter members to allow you to book a tee time for the following weekend’s round. The first round will be played the weekend of May 23.
* USGA Handicap through the Golf Life Management System (GLMS) is provided free to EWGA members. Click here for more information about handicaps and the GLMS.
Our 2010 Chapter Kick-Off was a great success! Here are some pictures. Enjoy!
 Rochester women enjoyed meeting other golfers and catching up with old friends.  Women who attended the brunch were invited to sign up for our golf leagues, clinics, and mentoring program.  Guest speaker Shannon Walton, sports psychology consultant, gave a talk on using positive self talk to improve golf performance.  Ed Coleman, president of A-GAME Global Sports, announced a 50% discount on ladies golf shoes for EWGA members.  Participating in the EWGA Championship is one benefit of membership, and you might even win a trophy like one of these!
Do you have a handicap?
If you’re relatively new to golf — or have only played casual golf — the answer is probably “no.”
Guess what?
You should!
Having a handicap can make the game of golf more interesting and enjoyable. Handicaps let you:
- Track your progress. As you work on your game, your handicap will go down, giving you concrete feedback on your success.
- Understand courses better. Each course you play is also rated according to difficulty. Once you know your handicap, you get a better idea of how you can expect to score on that course.
- Make competitions more fair. Having a handicap lets you play against golfers of any skill level. Suppose a person with a high handicap is playing with a person with a low handicap. By “giving strokes” to the high handicapper (essentially subtracting strokes from that person’s score) you “even the playing field.” You make it possible for the high handicapper to win the game, just by playing a round that is good for her skill level.
- Play in more events. Some tournaments and leagues require all players to have a handicap. (The EWGA Championship tournament is one example; some of our chapter leagues also require players to maintain a handicap.)
So how do you get a handicap?
It’s not hard at all! And as an EWGA member, you receive a USGA Handicap Index through the EWGA Golf Life Management System (GLMS), free with your membership (a $30 value).
Once you’ve signed up for the GLMS, just log on after you’ve played either a 9- or 18-hole round and key in your scores. The GLMS system does all the rest.
You do have 2 responsibilities . . .
Like many other aspects of the game of golf, handicapping is an honors system.
To be fair to other players, you need to try to make the best score you can, every hole of every round you play — and you must post scores for every round you play.
Do that, and your handicap index will be accurate, so that when you do play in competitions, they’re fair for everyone who participates.
New EWGA members: click here for information on how to activate your GLMS account.
Questions about golf handicaps, EWGA membership benefits, or anything else related to the EWGA? Let us know!
Whoo hoo, we’ve got our 2010 women’s golf leagues scheduled!
It’s another great line-up this year, everything from a 6-week beginner’s league at to our weekend travel league!
See below for the list — and here’s what else you need to know if you’re interested in signing up for one of our leagues:
- After the kick-off: League registration forms will be posted for download from this website no later than Monday, March 22. (Click on the Subscribe button in our left hand sidebar to join our mailing list, and you’ll receive a notice when the forms are posted.)
- League spots are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up ASAP to help ensure you’ll have a chance at your league of choice. (And did we mention, come to our Kick-Off?)
- EWGA members get preference for league spots! We do allow non-members to play in our leagues, however, until March 30, EWGA members will be moved “to the front of the line” for open league spots. EWGA members also receive discounts on league fees.
Our Leagues
- Ravenwood GC League Session 1. Mondays 5:30 PM. Start date: May 3, runs 8 weeks.
- Ravenwood GC League Session 2. Mondays 5:30 PM. Start date: July 12, runs 5 weeks.
- The Brookwoods CC League. Tuesdays 5:15 PM. Start date: May 4, runs 10 weeks (non-consecutive).
- Champion Hills Beginners League. Tuesdays PM 5:30 PM. Start date May 25, runs 6 weeks.
- Victor Hills GC League. Wednesdays 5:00 PM. Start date: April 28, runs 16 weeks.
- Country Club of Mendon League. Thursdays 5:15 PM. Start date May 13, runs 11 weeks (non-consecutive).
- Weekend Recreational Golf League. Plays at Courses throughout the Rochester Area. Start date May 23.
We’ll be posting additional information about league format etc. in the coming days.
We’re also working to form a league on the west side, so stay tuned for news on that as well!
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PO Box 863 Pittsford, New York 14534
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