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EWGA Boston Chapter Newsletter
Connecting Golfers in Eastern Massachusetts
 
 A monthly newsletter for members of the EWGA Boston Chapter

August 2011 
In This Issue
New Members
Dates to Remember
League Notes
Biggest Loser Results
Handicap Corner
Chapter Championship Results
Event Updates
Sponsor Spotlight
Welcome New Members!

 

  • Carol Ann Phillips
  • Barbara Thomas
  • Mary Pendergras 

We look forward to meeting you on the links.

 

Save the Dates!



  • Getting to the Green in Fewer Shots:  August 5
  • Hickory Hill Golf Course:  August 7
  • Granite Links Golf Club Nine and Dine: August 19
Stay tuned for details on all these great events - and check for updates on our website. 

 

League Reminder

 

The League Championship is being held on September 11 at The Glen (Glen Ellen Country Club) in Millis. Ask your League Coordinator for all the details on how to qualify and represent your league for this great opportunity!

 

Biggest Loser Challenge is Underway

 

Here are the Top 10 "losers" as of August 1.

 

 

Decrease

Gina Haigh

16.1%

Korin Maille

12.9%

Claire Bowers

12.9%

Katrina Glennon

11.4%

Erica Murray

8.6%

Fran Eason

8.5%

Lynne Sweet

8.5%

Robin Duffy

4.7%

Diane McSweeney

3.9%

Diane Snow

1.4%

  

Complete results are found on the website.

 

Handicap Corner

 

Attention:  Firefox 4.0 and 5.0 users

 

If you use Firefox 4.0 or 5.0, you will not be able to access the EWGA GN21 handicap system.

 

AHQ is aware of the problem and is working to correct it as soon as possible. In the meantime, you should use Internet Explorer or Safari to access GN21.

 


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Chapter Championship Results 

  

Congratulations to all 42 competitors in the 2011 Boston qualifying round of the EWGA Championship! The weather and venue were spectacular, the camaraderie was warm, and the play was ... well ... always interesting.

Seven scramble teams competed at Red Tail Golf Club on July 16th, along with 14 individual competitors in 4 flights.
2011 Chapter Champion
The 2011 Chapter Champion (low net of all competitors) is Gayle Gaudreau.

 

Gayle, who took the honor with a net 69, is shown here with Chapter Championship Director
Nancy Coleman.

The winning scramble team is:

2011 Scramble team

Susie Guszcza, Amy Soisson, Arlene Franklin, and Adriana Carrillo. 
 

They won in a tie-breaker over the team of Christine Ferrick, Linda Gilbert, Mari Ingram, and Jill Tyzack.

Individual winners were:

First flight:

  • Gayle Gaudreau, 1st Low Gross
  • Ellen Murphy, 1st Low Net

Second flight: 

  • Robin Haley, 1st Low Gross
  • Dee Bouffard, 1st Low Net

Third flight:

  • Kate Collins, 1st Low Gross
  • Paige Sargent, 1st Low Net

Fourth flight:

  • Margaret Crosby, 1st Low Gross
Special congratulations to all the winners, who will advance to the semi-final competition at Turning Stone Resort in New York on August 20th.

 

Golf Events

  

Date

Location

Deadline

Aug 20

Pease Golf Course
Portsmouth, NH

Aug 13

Aug 27

Acushnet River Valley Golf Course
Acushnet, MA

Aug 20

Sept 4

NEW!Dunegrass Country Club
Old Orchard Beach, ME

Aug 26

Sept 10

The Ledges Golf Club
York, ME

Sept 3

Sept 17

Far Corner Golf Club
West Boxford, MA

Sept 10

Sept 24

Pinehills Golf Club
Plymouth, MA
(includes discounted greens fees and chapter-sponsored lunch)

Note:  This is not the End of Season event.

Sept 17

Oct 9

Atkinson Resort & Country Club (joint event w/ NH chapter) Atkinson, NH

Sept 28

 

Check out complete details for all events on our website - and watch for news about our End of Season celebration.

 

spotlight 

Sponsor Spotlight 

 

The Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course at Putterham Meadows in Brookline offers a playable but challenging layout close to the heart of Boston.

 

Head Professional Brian Bain has led many of our chapter educational events and has been a great teaching resource for beginners and experienced golfers alike. Call (617) 730-2078 to book a tee time or lesson - or click the logo to visit their website.

 

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