2015 September Newsletter

Kim Mills

Congratulations to these players
moving onto the

EWGA National Championship in California!

Megan Howell

Gail Hafley

See photos from the Carolinas Semi-Final Tournament

Upcoming Golf Events

Sep 5 - The Neuse "Raleigh Cup"
Sep 13 - The Preserve - Raleigh Challenge
Sep 20 - Tobacco Road - Charity of the Month - Food Bank Drive - please bring non perishable food items
Sep 26 & 27 - EWGA Cup - Atlantic Qualifier
Sep 26 - Eagle Ridge
Oct 3 - Crossings "Raleigh Cup"
Oct 10 - Riverwood
Oct 18 - Grandover - Co-event with Piedmont Chapter
Oct 24 - Southern Pines - Co-event with Sandhills
Oct 31 - Willohaven "Raleigh Cup"
Oct 30 - 31 EWGA Championship Finals
Nov 7 - The Club at 12 Oaks
Nov 14 - EWGA Cup Finals - Kissimmee, FL

2015 Weekend Golf Calendar

CHARITY OF THE MONTH

Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina

The Raleigh EWGA Chapter is featuring a charity each month.

In September, FOOD BANK will be our designated charity.

Our collection drive will be on September 20th at Tobacco Road.

Suggested Donations: Non perishable food items.

Thank you in advance!

Birdie Sponsor

Dona Lerner presents

AIMPOINT EXPRESS

The AimPoint Express putting technology is making its mark on the PGA and LPGA Tours, and Birdie sponsor Dona Lerner Golf Academy is your local resource. Dona Lerner is now a Certified AimPoint Instructor, one of only 105 in the world. Join Dona as she shares this exciting technology that can help improve your golf performance

Click her for her schedule for September and October.

As always, Dona, Kathy Bounds and Paul Workman can offer a full range of instruction to improve your game and solve your golf challenges. They'll be on vacation from Sept. 5-14, so get your lesson booked soon!

We have 3 teams from the Raleigh & Sandhills Chapters competing in the Atlantic Qualifier for the 2015 EWGA Cup on Sep 26 & 27!

NC Par-Tee-ers: Mary Lida Alexander, Karen Bean, Gail Hafley, Karlin Hayes, Chris Merrill, Kim Mills, Penny Polson, Ai-Hwei Yang

Raleigh Birdie Shotz: Jenny Bruce, Fabia Closson, Laura Dorner, Carmen Faircloth, Judy O'Brien, Susan Smith, Margie Snider, Paula Trexler

Sandies: Leena Asplund, Sara Harrison, Lois Makoid, Amy Massey, Ronda Powell, Nina Renaud, Karen Smith, Mary Sweet

Thanks for representing our Chapters well!

Good Luck to all!

Birdie Sponsor

Lots going on with Par4Success

They've created three free exercise guides aimed

at specific golf challenges:

Distance

Mobility

Low Back Pain

They have also just launched an online store that offers a nutrition guide, as well as self-guided 30-day, 90-day and 6-week programs to address targeted golfing concerns. Check it out here!

Their biggest news is a new location!
Starting October 1, you can find them in their new 6,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility at 2200 Gateway Centre Blvd. Suite 203, in Morrisville.

They're planning an educational evening on winter training at the new facility on Tuesday, October 20, so keep an eye out for more info.

13th Annual OPEN INVITATIONAL

Presented by the
EWGA Charlotte Chapter

Old Sycamore Golf Plantation

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Shotgun start 1:00 pm

Two-Women Team Competition in Ryder Cup Format
6 holes of best ball
6 holes of alternative shot
6 holes of scramble

Cost: $150 per team
Includes green fee, cart, range balls, dinner after play & prizes

Registration deadline - September 26, 2015

Click here for the registration form

Birdie Sponsor

News from

Dirty Larry Golf

The Navigator Putting Aid from Birdie sponsor

Dirty Larry Golf was featured in the August 24th issue of the online Global Golf Post. The article gives insight into the history and process of bringing the Navigator to market.

Now for a limited time, DLG is offering EWGA members $10 off the Navigator Training Aid and FREE USA shipping! Just use code "EWGA" when placing the order, and watch your putts drop with your handicap.

Volunteer and Engage

If you volunteer your time in any capacity this year you will receive a voucher for $20 off any 2015 Raleigh EWGA event. (1 per person)

The easiest way to volunteer is being a host for one of our events. It is easy to volunteer, sign up via

Sign Up Genius or email Carmen Faircloth.

Don't Miss the Excitement of the

Solheim Cup

September 18 - 20, 2015

USA vs. Europe

Birdie Sponsor

Seaside Golf Vacations
has years of experience setting up golf trips to United States and international golf destinations. Learning about these destinations involves traveling with golf equipment - it's a tough job, but someone has to do it! Over the years, the team at Seaside Golf Vacations has learned a few lessons about preparing for a golf trip. Visit this link to get some tips to help you on your next trip

EWGA Mobile App

Post your handicap!

Now you can post your scores to your EWGA handicap profile using your iPhone or Android phone. No need to get home to your computer, post immediately after your round and it will be synced with your online account.

To get the app, go to the App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile device and search for EWGA. Simply download the free app and sign in with your EWGA Login and Password. Contact EWGA HQ if you have forgotten your login or password.

Remember to enter ALL your scores of every round you play - 9 holes, 18 holes, stroke play, match play - enter them all!

The EWGA Handicap Service is free with your EWGA membership!

In This Issue

13th Annual Open Invitational

Dirty Larry Golf

Volunteer and Engage!

Solheim Cup

Seaside Golf Vacations

Mobile Handicap App

Raleigh Cup

9 After 5 Golf

We Love Our Sponsors!

Meet Our New Members

WELCOME!

Jo Pell

2015 Dixie Cup

Carolina WON!

beating the HOTS
14.5 to 11.5

Good Job!

The Raleigh Cup

The "Raleigh Cup" is a season long event with designated dates on the calendar where you can earn points
for 1st thru 4th low net.

Points = $$

Earn some cash!

LEADERBOARD

Player	Points
Mary Lida Alexander	8
Paula Trexler	5
Judy Milne	4
Ai-Hwei Yang	3
Martha Ford	2
Allen Beale	2
Margie Sneider	2
Debbie Shipley	2
Gloria Woodyear	2
Stephanie Cuomo	2
Diane Cox	2
Penny Polson	1
Carmen Faircloth	1
Joyce Whitehead	1
Laura Dorner	1
Cinzia Atkinson	1
Tricia Agnoli	1
Joanne Rice	1
LInda Hensenne	1
Kim Mills	1
Julie Shore	1
Donna Samper	1

Raleigh Cup Information

9 after 5 Golf

Enjoy some golf after work!

Finley GC - Wed - 5:30 pm

Knight's Play - Thu - 6:30 pm

Sign ups are done via

Sign Up Genius

It is up to you to sign up, no reminder emails will be sent.

EWGA Members

please support our

loyal sponsors!

Birdie Sponsor

Par Sponsor

Is Your Email Address Changing?

If you want to use a different email address for chapter and national EWGA communications, be sure to change it on your profile at www.ewga.com. The new info will be sent to us at the chapter level. If you need assistance logging in to your EWGA profile page, contact Membership Chair Jennfier Rollins

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