Article for the April/May Newsletter

1 March 2016 - EPWGC Kickoff Breakfast - Kay Breithaupt, EPWGC 2016 President, Jan Wheeler, departing member, and Deinise Boe, new member.

The 2016 Season Begins!  The EPWGC 2016 Season began on 1 March with a delicious breakfast at the Talon Grill. The 2016 Board Members, Committee and Tournament Chairpersons along with new members were all introduced.   If the great turn-out is any indication, there is lots of enthusiasm for this new season.  The EPWGC welcomes new members at any time throughout the year – just contact our New Member Committee (Paulette Peeters, pnpeeters@charter.net, or Anne Westerman, awester45@gmail.com) for more information.

Upcoming Events:  The EPWGC plays on Tuesdays from now until the end of October with various individual and team games beginning at 10:00 am until May 3^rd when the tee time changes to 9:00 am to accommodate our summer heat.  In addition to the weekly games, the first major event is the 2-day President’s Cup Tournament on May 17^th and 24^th.  This is a NET event and the winner’s name is engraved on the Presidents Cup that is displayed in the Pro Shop throughout the year.  Contact Kay Breithaupt (kayB1941@gmail.com) for more info on this event.

The EPWGC’s signature event is the Invitational Tournament that will be held on Wednesday, June 22^nd this year.  With a continental breakfast, lunch and numerous baskets and prizes to be awarded this is truly a fun event.  Membership in the EPWGC is not a requirement and players come from throughout the region to compete in this special tournament.  Volunteers are always needed and early sign-up for participants is encouraged.  Contact Judy Tonn, Invitational Chair (jtonn2@gmail.com) for more info.

More on the EPWGC:  For more information regarding the EPWGC go to our website at http://www.eaglepointgolf.com/ select “Clubs” and then select “Women’s” where you’ll find links to our Board Members, Tournament Chairpersons, our Photo Gallery, Winner’s Circle and more.

Kick-Off Breakfast 2016

The Eagle Point Women's Golf Club will kick off the 2016 Season with a breakfast on TUESDAY,  MARCH 1 AT 8:00 A.M. AT THE TALON GRILL, located at the Eagle Point Golf Course.  Your choices will include a breakfast egg casserole, bacon and sausage, assorted breads, fruit bowl and coffee or tea.  All of this including the tip for $10.00 (payable by cash or check at the door).

New and returning members will be able to register for the 2016 season if you haven't already done so.  Refer to the membership applications for applicable annual fees which will be available in the Pro Shop, on-line shortly at eaglepointgolf.com., click on clubs/women's, or contact Lin.

The breakfast will include a brief general meeting and will be followed by our first day's play beginning at 10:00.  This will be our first Aces event - PLEASE  sign up in advance at the Pro Shop so that an appropriate number of tee times can be set aside for us.

RSVP for the breakfast to Lin Dowdy at lindowdy@gmail.com or phone 541-826-2781.

Winter Points League

The regular season for the EPWGC league is over as of October 27, 2015.  Beginning November 10, the Winter Points League will move to Tuesday, starting time 10:00.

Annual EPWGC Awards Banquet

The Awards Banquet is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd, beginning at 11:30 at the Talon Grill.  Menu items will be forwarded in the near future.

We will also be electing officers for 2016. If you have an interest in running for an open office, please contact the Nominating Committee (Ellen Payne, Kerry Sierra, Annette Buehler or Marie Resler.

Mark your calendars for the Banquet.  RSVP to Marie Resler or to Lin Dowdy, 541-826-2781.

Aces of the Year

The Aces of the Year Tournament date has been changed to October 13th, starting time 10:00 am. 

TIME CHANGE

NOTE:  BEGINNING OCTOBER 6, WE WILL GO BACK TO STARTING TIME OF 10:00 AM. 

New member

A big welcome to Vonnie Beck of Central Point who has joined our golf league. 

More good News

Congratulations to Victoria Watson who won the 2nd Flight of the Women's Division, 2015 Southern Oregon Golf Championships at the Rogue Valley Country Club. 

Hole in One

On Thursday,  September 3, 2015, Kay Breithaupt had a Hole in One on #3.

Kay Breithaupt, our 2016 President

September Events

For the month September, here is the schedule:

September 1 -       Ace of theMonth
September 8 -       Beat the Pro
September 15 -     Skins
September 22 -     4 Person Best Ball - Team Event
September 29 -     4 Clubs Plus Putter

2015 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP & NET CHAMPIONSHIP

2015 Club Champion

Linda Johnson

2015 Net Champion

Ginny Pfenninger

Other Tournaments of Interest

The Traveling Women's Golf Club will hold it's final tournament of the year at Running Y Ranch in Klamath Falls, OR 97601, on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23.  The entry forms have been sent out via email.  Deadline to sign up is September 14th. 

If anyone wants to be added to the TWG list, or wants to receive an entry form, contact Deanna@TWGgolf.org.