2011 Awards Luncheon

Our end of the year Awards Luncheon was held at the Red Lobster - took a few pictures to share.

2011 Club Champion Linda Johnson

Linda with a former Club Champion Cheryle

Our 2012 President Lynn Baker and 2011 Net Champion

AWARDS LUNCHEON

The Awards Luncheon will be held at the Red Lobster on November 1, at 12:30 (the first Tuesday of November).  You will be able to order off the menu and the gratuity will be included in individual checks.

Please let Bobbi Becker know asap if you will attend.

Results of the ACES Tournament

Check out the Winners' Blog to see the results of the ACES Tournament - go to www.epwgcwinners.blogspot.com.  

Fall Tournament

Dates:  October 4 and October 11 (no make-up dates)
Format:  2 person teams, Chapman format.  You may sign up as a team, no more than 10 strokes difference in your handicaps.  You may also sign up as a single and we will pair you with a partner.
Handicaps:  40% of the combined team handicap.
Cost:  $5 entry fee, pay to Kris Howard or Judy Tonn.  PLEASE SIGN UP BY OCTOBER 1 IF POSSIBLE.

KP Holes:  $2
Accuracy Drive Hole (closest to the line): $1
Chip-in Contest: 25 cents

CHAPMAN FORMAT (2-person teams)
Both people tee off.
Second Shot:   Switch balls.  Player A plays Player B's ball, and Player B plays A's ball.
Third Shot:  Select the best ball of the two, then play alternate shots into the hold (1 ball only)

Traveling Women's Golf Tournament

The final TWG tournament of the year will be played at the Rogue Valley Country Club on October 17th, 8:15 a.m. check-in, 9:00 a.m. shotgun start.  2-person best ball, flighted.  Entry fee is $50 which includes green fees, cart, prizes, range balls, KP, accuracy drive.  ENTRIES CLOSE October 3.  ENTRY FORMS HAVE BEEN PUT IN THE BIN BY THE PRO SHOP FRONT DOOR, AND ON THE BULLETIN BOARD.

Aces Tournament September 20th

This will be stroke play, two flights.  Louise will create foursomes or threesomes within your flights.

We have some special First Place Net and Gross awards donated from the Valley golf courses.  Also, some commemorative balls and perhaps some extra fun prizes.  Shotgun start at 9 AM.

For those who did not qualify, we will play a SKINS game.  You can win on every hole with the best net score!  We will shotgun the SKINS game with the tournament and rendezvous in the restaurant for prizes and fun.  Both groups will be eligible for the optional KP and chip-in and we will have a three flight long drive on hole number?

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

9/6 - Ace of the Month (Pick own partner)
9/13 - Hate 'Em
9/20 - Ace of the Year (All others can follow the field)
9/27 - Course closed

EAGLE POINT WOMEN'S GOLF PILOT PROGRAM

The following is a message and request for help from Bruce Lemmerman (the Men's Golf Club).  He is asking our golf club to help in a new program which is  TO DEVELOP A GOLF PROGRAM FOR THE FEMALE STUDENTS AT THE EAGLE POINT HIGH SCHOOL.  There has never been one there so this will be breaking new ground.


NEEDS:  (1) Two or more women golfers to assist Bruce Lemmerman in coaching this pioneer program.  You will need to go through a certification program that can be done online.  We will all share in practice planning, teaching rules and etiquette, strategy, and swing development. (2) Donations of golf equipment suitable for women golfers.  (3)  Any other help that you may want to offer.


TIME FRAME:  (1)  First challenge is to identify prospective players.  Names have been requested from the men's team, neighbors, coaches at the school, etc.  Anyone who has a name of a prospective athlete should either contact the Eagle Point Pro Shop, or Bruce Lemmerman (contact info at end of this message). (2) We will try to have volunteer practices in the fall to develop skills.  (3)  February is the official start of practice; March and April are the tournament months, if we can get enough players to qualify.  If we can find one player who is good enough to play in tournaments we will enter her in the individual portion of the event.


COMMITMENT:  Assistant coaches should be prepared to make practice at least two days a week in the afternoon.  On tournament days, it would be preferable for at least one assistant coach to attend along with Bruce.


Anyone interested in participating in this pilot program, please contact Patrick in the Pro Shop, or Bruce Lemmerman at 541-826-3266 or email blemmerman@hotmail.com.  PLEASE NOTE BRUCE WILL BE GONE MOST OF THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, SO IF INTERESTED IN THIS PROGRAM CONTACT HIM BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1ST OR IN OCTOBOR, OR CONTACT THE PRO SHOP ANYTIME.

REMINDER FROM JUDY TONN

Save the date for the Fall Tournament.  It will be held on October 4 and 11; format is a Chapman.  More info to come.

2011 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Congratulations to Linda Johnson who is our new Club Champion, and to Lynn Baker who is our new Net Champion.  All the other winners are listed on the Winners' Circle blog.  Go to http://epwgcwinners.blogspot.com.

August Calendar of Events

August 2 - ACES
August 9 - Super Drive (Team play; 3 drives each, 2 lady best ball)
August 16, 18, 23 - Club Championship
August 30 - Ts and Fs

Correct Address

Please note:  on the Traveling Women's Golf entry form for Mt.Shasta tournament, the address to mail the entry form and fee is INCORRECT - it should be Ida Tolmie, 77 Sky Hawk Drive.

TWG - Mt.Shasta Resort - August 31st

For anyone who is going to play in this tournament and wants to go a day early,  the Best Western Plus Tree House in Mt.Shasta is offering a group discount rate - just call 530-926-3101 to make your reservation and mention you're with the Traveling Women's Golf group.  The rate will depend on the room of choice.  Their address is 111 Morgan Way, Mount Shasta, CA 96067. 

Winner's Circle

Check out the Winner's Circle blog, http://www.epwgcwinners.blogspot.com/ to see the up-to-date winners.

July 26 - BEAT THE PRO

Here's your chance to beat our favorite golf pro - Patrick!  He will play with each foursome for one or two holes. 

Traveling Women's Golf Tournament - Mt. Shasta Resort

The entry forms have been sent out (via email only) for the next TWG tournament to be held at Mt.Shasta Resort.  Here are the particulars: 
Wednesday, August 31
9 AM Check-In
10 AM Shotgun Start
2 Best Balls out of Four (Flighted)
$45.00 includes green fees, cart, prizes, range balls, accuracy drive and KPs
ENTRIES CLOSE August 17
NO REFUNDS AFTER August 24

Entry forms are available in the ladies room and by the front door in our EPWGC bin.  Questions contact Linda Scott 541-944-0067 or Anne Westerman 541-488-1251.

WINNERS' CIRCLE

We have created a Winners' Circle blog to track your winnings throughout the year.  I know this is another blog to follow, but Louise and I thought it would be easier for you  to keep it separated.  Go to http://www.epwgcwinners.blogspot.com/ to check it out.  Let me know what you think.  Jan

PRESIDENT'S CUP CHAMPION

The 2011 President's Cup Champion is Blyth Naef, with a score of 101/67-103/69=136.  Congratulations to our new champion.  Good job!

GAMES FOR JUNE - TEE TIMES CHANGED TO 9:00 A.M.

June 7th and 14th - the President's Cup. 
June 21st -- ACES (select the ladies with whom you want to play).
June 28 - Skins

NEW TEE TIME

Effective June 7th, the tee time will be 9:00 a.m.

OUR GOLFING BUDDIES

As some of you may know, we've missed seeing Dottie Swain and Kay Breithaupt on the golf course. They are having some medical problems and not able to play at this time.  If you have a chance, send them an email or give a call - hopefully they'll be out on the course soon.

And I've been talking to Joyce Sisti who is settled in her new home in California, enjoying the warm sunshine.  She would love to hear from her EP golfing friends - her email is joyce4golf@gmail.com.

TRAVELING WOMEN'S GOLF

The entry form for the next TWG tournament to be held at Reames Golf and Country Club on June 13 has been sent out.  I've put forms on the ladies room bulletin board, and also in our Women's Golf Club Bin located by the front door to the Pro Shop.  If you know someone who may be interested in playing, please take them a form.  TWG is not sending out "hard" copies this year, so if you don't have email, you won't get one.  To be added to the TWG database and receive entry forms via email, contact tina@twggolf.org; she will need Name, address, phone, email address, GHIN, and home course. 

THURSDAY POINTS LEAGUE CHANGE

Due to a Southern Oregon Couples Tournament on Thursday, May 19th, the points league's tee time will be moved to 8:00.  Please sign up in the pro shop before the 19th if you want to play.  As Judy said, a good opportunity for you to catch some of the forerunners as they are playing in the tournament!

PRESIDENT'S CUP DATE CHANGE

The dates for the President's Cup have changed to June 7 and June 14.  $5 due to Blyth by June 1st.  Mark your calendars and please change the schedule in the membership book.

TUESDAY PLAY SIGNUP

The board has decided that if you do not sign up by 4 p.m. on Monday before Tuesday play, you will not be able to compete in the day's play. You'll pay the $5 prize fund, and be able to participate in KP, chip-in, or other special "events", but not the game of the day.  And you will follow the field.  So please, sign up in advance, as stated in our club rules.

OUR FAVORITE GOLF PRO'S BIRTHDAY

Oh yeah - May 3rd is Patrick's birthday.  I think he's turning twelve!  Be sure to give him a hug on Tuesday.  Jan

FACEBOOK

For you who like to "Facebook" I've set up a page.  Sign into Facebook and look up Eagle Point Women's Golf Club.  This is just for fun and we can talk about whatever you want - does not have to be about golf!  Let's try it.  Also Patrick has a page you might want to check out.  Jan

EVENTS FOR MAY

May 3      Ace of the Month (Pick your own partner)
May 10    Orange Ball (Team Play - select holes prior to tee off)
May 17    Even Holes
May 24    3 Best Balls of Foursome (Team Play)
May 31    Two Lady Best Ball

SAD NEWS

We are sad to report that Julie Gagnon, one of our members, passed away at her hone on April 14, 2011 after a long illness.

Membership Handbook

A special thanks to Betty Harrison for updating and putting the handbook together for 2011.  We are hoping to have it available by April 1st.

REMINDER;  As members sign up, it is extremely important that we have your correct contact information for our Membership Handbook.  Most of our business is handled by e-mail, but we would like to have phone numbers also.  This information is not shared with anyone other than our members.

NEW MEMBERS FOR 2011 AS OF APRIL 2011

Welcome to the following new members who joined our golf club this year:

Denise Boe, Linda Dowdy, Janet Halme, Agnes Marshall, Sandra Medaris, Virginia Pfenninger, Gayle Santoni, Victoria Watson, Ellen Weatherton, and Lisa Yamashita.   Also Joan Koffarnus has rejoined our group for 2011.

In order to encourage new members, each current member who brings in a new paid member will receive a lunch special that day following golf!

SUMMER POINTS LEAGUE

Message from Judy Mayfield:  The Summer Points League will begin on March 3rd, 10 a.m. tee time.  The tee times will be adjusted earlier as the weather warms.  Cost is still $35/w cart and $30 w/o; includes $5 prize fund.  Remember, you do not have to be a member of the women's golf club to play in this league, so invite friends.

ACE OF THE MONTH PLAY SIGN UP

The game for the first Tuesday play is Ace of the Month (pick your partner).  Please sign up at the Pro Shop or call Patrick  541-826-8225) and have him put you on the list.  Sign up no later than Monday by 4:00 pm.


If you can come after all, and have not signed up, please show up anyway.  This year we will have a few threesomes scheduled each week to accommodate latecomers. We want you here.

BY-LAW VOTE

The Membership unanimously approved the By-Law changes; these will be incorporated into this year's membership handbook.

2011 MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Message from President Bobbi, the first 2011 membership meeting will be March 1 at the Kick Off Breakfast and we will vote on the by-law changes.  If you can't attend, you can vote by email.  Judy Tonn sent out the proposed new By-Laws to the membership and everyone should have a copy.  If not let Bobbi or Judy know.

GUIDELINES FOR WEEKLY SIGN UP

Patrick will put a sign up sheet in the book each week.  Louise will give him the sheets for the first 4-6 weeks' games.
1.  He will fax the sheet to Louise each week by 4 PM.
2,  We agreed that we would always have some threesomes, (at least three).
3.  If people show up the day of play, Patrick will insert them into one of those threesomes.
4.  Anyone who wants to sign up after 4 PM on the Monday prior to play can still play, but will be inserted into one of the threesomes on Tuesday morning when they show up. If more than three show up, Patrick could start a new foursomes.  Some weeks, because of the number that sign up, there may have to be four threesomes - that may how the math works out, but we will always have a least three. Patrick will have the play sheet prior to opening on Tuesday morning.

KICK OFF BREAKFAST

REMINDER:  Bobbi needs to give Arthur's a headcount very soon for the breakfast, so if you have not already done so, please contact Judy Tonn and let her know if you are coming or not.

EPWGC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2011

The applications have been sent out.  If you didn't receive one, contact Sandy Fierke  - 541-879-1075.

TWG AND AWAY TOURNAMENTS FOR 2011

Thought the EPWGC ladies would like to know the 2011 TWG schedule - so here it is:

May 9          Grant's Pass Country Club
June 13        Reames Golf and Country Club
August 31    Mt. Shasta Resort
October 17  Rogue Valley Country Club

Other Away Tournaments are:

May 5,6       Lake Shastina
June 15        Southerlin
June 22        River's Edge, Bend, OR Member-Guest
July 13         Grant's Pass Invitational
July 14         Reames Country Club, Practice
July 15,16    Tournament
July 31         Rogue Valley Country Club Practice Round
Aug. 1-2      Tournament
Sept. 12       Grant's Pass Cave Country Classic Practice Round
Sept. 13,14  Tournament

COMING SOON - EPWGC CHAMPIONSHIP PLAQUE

Be on the lookout for a EPWGC Championship Plaque that will name the past club champions with room for the upcoming years.  This plaque will be displayed in the Pro Shop.

UPCOMING EVENT

We have an exciting and informative presentation coming in April, tentatively April 12th at 8:00 a.m. prior to our regular Tuesday tee time.  The topic is titled "How to Avoid the 7 Biggest Mistakes Golfers Unknowingly Make".  Our speaker is Loren Fogelman, M.ED,EFT-Adv Sports Performance Consultant and Founder of InnerGameforWinningAthletes.com.

Loren will offer this one hour presentation to the EPWGC free of charge.  A few things that Loren will address are how to best focus your thoughts and obtain confidence, establish personal goals and identify obstacles that may be hindering your peak performance.  Check out Loren Fogelman on her website at:  http://innergameforwinningathletes.com.

EPWGC BLOG

The 2011 board thought a blog would be another way to get info out to you, we can add pictures, the day's play, pretty much anything we want.  I'd appreciate it if from time to time anyone who is a "photographer" would take some pictures of our great golfers, and send to me and I'll add them to the blog.  Anyone familiar with a blog knows how to use the comments section, and how to be a "follower";  if you need help let me know and I can guide you through the process, but it's not necessary at this time.  Hopefully you'll get used to it and like it!  So, this is our first year for an EPWGC blog - let me know what you think.  It's a work in progress.

email:  hjwheeler@earthlink.net or jan.harry.wheeler@gmail.com.

THE BLOG ADDRESS IS http://www.epwgc.blogspot.com/.  Anytime I have updates, I'll have Judy Tonn send you an email, with this address and all you have to do is click on it, and off you go to the site.  Any other time, you can just go to the internet and type in the address above. 

Jan

EAGLE POINT WOMEN'S GOLF CLUB 2011

The EPWGC plays 18 holes of golf  beginning the first Tuesday in March, continuing through October.  You must be 18 or older, and have a GHIN.  We will begin at 10:00, and the time will fall back as the weather gets warmer.  Cost is $30 walking and $35 to ride (this includes a $5 prize fund).

Membership applications will be going out soon - if you are presently a member, you will have to fill out a 2011 application.  If you are interested in joining our club, come to the Opening Day Breakfast and fill out an application, or contact Bobbi Becker 541-779-6818 or Lynn Baker 541-664-2481, or the Eagle Point Golf Pro Shop 541-826-8225 for further information.  The 2011 membership dues will be $55 w/o a GHIN and $40 if you have GHIN at another club. 

OPENING DAY KICKOFF BREAKFAST AND GOLF - MARCH 1ST 2011

Mark your calendars for March 1st at 8:00 and join the Eagle Point Women's Golf Club at Arthur's Restaurant for our opening day kickoff  breakfast.  Breakfast will be followed by 18 holes of golf at 10:00.  Cost for breakfast will be $8.95 (does not include gratuity).  For more information please call Bobbie Becker at 541-779-6818 or Lynn Baker at 541-664-2481.