About Us....

The Shreveport Womens Golf Association was formed in 1933 for the purpose of promoting good fellowship and friendly competition among local amateur women golfers. Ladies in this association (SWGA) must have a handicap index of 30.0 or less.

Our sister group, the Shreveport Senior Womens Golf Association, was created for the same purpose, but includes only ladies who have reached at least their fiftieth birthday.
Ladies can be members of either or both organizations as long as they meet the eligibility requirements and pay the appropriate membership dues to each group. This membership entitles ladies to play at least once (in each association) at each of the six golf/country clubs that are participants in the SWGA and SSWGA groups: Bomber Bayou Golf Club, East Ridge Country Club, Huntington Park/Querbes Golf Clubs, Northwood Hills Golf Club, Golf Club at Stonebride, and Southern Trace Country Club.

NEXT PLAYDAY EVENTS

March 17: SWGA Scramble, East Ridge CC, 9:00am

March 31: SSWGA Scramble, Stonebridge GC, 9:00am




Golfing Events

PLEASE GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS COLUMN TO SEE LISTINGS OF ALL KNOWN GOLFING EVENTS, BOTH LOCAL AND NON-LOCAL.

Check it out....

Check it out....

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

SWGA Playday at Stonebridge

Ideal weather.  Wonderful course conditions.  Great turnout.  Great socializing.

That's what forty-eight ladies had on April 22 at the Golf Club at Stonebridge during the second SWGA playday of the new golfing season.  The newly renovated bunkers are sparkling white with "fluffy" sand and a few had been filled-in with grass.  But the challenge was still there!  A great day prevailed.

Low gross score for the day was shot by Mary Lynn Stuart with a super 76! Congratulations Mary Lynn.  Low net was a 64 by Suzanne Tinsley who just got back from Napa Valley.  The wine must help a golfer play great!  The best putter of the day was Mary Gallagher with just 30 putts!

Be aware that Stonebridge was just recently re-rated so there will be new course slope coming out soon.  What used to be the red tees are now the green tees which have been rated for men also.  The silver tees are rated for men and women and really only vary from the green tees on four or five holes.  These changes should make golfing more enjoyable for the "age challenged" golfer.

The next SWGA playday was originally scheduled at Northwood on May 20th; however, due to management issues at the course, the venue has changed to Crooked Hollow with the same 9:00am shotgun.

FIRST FLIGHT
1st  Gross: Mary Lynn Stuart - 76 (ERCC)
1st Net: Suzanne Tinsley - 64 (WGAS)
2nd Gross: Paulette Lee - 89 (WGAS)
2nd Net: (tie) Debbie Magee (WGAS)/Mary Coker (BWGA) 73    
Low Putts: (tie) Debbie Magee/Paulette Lee (WGAS) 35

SECOND FLIGHT
1st Gross: Shirley Pettitt - 87 (BWGA)
1st Gross: Becky Farr - 66 (WGAS)
2nd Gross: Cathy Buckley - 89 (BWGA)
2nd Net: Nina Glorioso - 69 (BWGA)
Low Putts: Mary Gallagher - 30 (FRLGA)
 
THIRD FLIGHT
1st Gross: Jerry Hobson - 90 (FRLGA)
1st Net: Catherine Jacobs - 68 (BWGA)
2nd Gross: Marge Snyder - 94 (NCC)
2nd Net: (tie) Hui Bordelon (FRLGA)/Gayle Gansfuss (ERCC) 75 
Low Putts: Marge Snyder - 33 (NCC)

FOURTH FLIGHT
1st Gross: Linda Heins - 91 (WGAS)
1st Net: Phyllis Ryan - 69 (ERCC)
2nd Gross: Mary Moore - 99 (FRLGA)
2nd Net: Billie Jean Reasor - 76 (FRLGA)
Low Putts: Phyllis Ryan - 33 (ERCC)

FIFTH FLIGHT
1st Gross: Kyong Lee - 90 (BWGA)
1st Net: Susan Wright - 67 (ERCC)
2nd Gross: Bobbie Jo Almond – 101(PCC)
2nd Net: Alyce Wyche - 74 (PCC)
Low Putts: (tie) Jeanette Bohringer/Tommye Engelcke (BWGA) 37

Friday, April 18, 2014

Stars and Stripes: Palmetto Classic


Red, white and blue were the colors of the day….actually, two days on April 16-17….as the Palmetto Classic Tournament honored our military.  Even if you couldn’t be proud of your practice round the day before, you were sure to be proud of our America as the Benton High School Air Force ROTC presented the colors, followed by the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance.  It was a moving experience and the first time this writer has witnessed this at a golf tournament.
As an added treat, Airman Rick Moody from Barksdale remained on the 18th hole all day and tended the flag for all the players.  We certainly appreciate his service….both on the green and for our country!

Another benefit derived from this tournament was a donation to the Veterans Safe Haven, a shelter for homeless women veterans, through the Volunteers of America of North Louisiana.  Thanks for buying those extra shots on Hole #14 and the mulligans!!!

Day one of the 2-lady tournament was best ball, followed the final day with a scramble.  After the first day’s play, 74 was the low score of the day and was shot by TWO teams in the first flight:  Elaine Flanagan/Vicki DeLaughter (Texarkana) and Pat Park/Darlene Collins (Rayburn Country)

Ironically, both of those teams shot the SAME score again the second day…another 74!  When the 148 scorecard playoff was completed, Collins and Park won first gross while Flanagan and DeLaughter won second gross.

Low net the first day was a very nice 58 by Kim Darnell and Marilyn Helmbeck, followed by Donna Cobb and Martha Lawhorne with a great 59.  After day two, Donna and Martha tied with Mary Jo Gray and Debbie Magee for overall low net with matching 133’s.

The weather was a bit nippy at times, but was otherwise beautiful golfing conditions.  The tournament committee, course staff, and sponsors once again put on a great tournament with a full field and large waiting list.

Complete list of winners:

FIRST FLIGHT

1st Gross: Pat Park/Darlene Collins 148
1st Net: Debbie Magee/Mary Jo Gray 133
2nd Gross: Vicki DeLaughter/Elaine Flanagan 148
2nd Net: Rosemary Patterson/Elie Woods  135

SECOND FLIGHT
1st Gross: Kathryn Salpietra/Moise Allen 158
1st Net: Cathy Morgan/Marge Snyder  138
2nd Gross: Eliza Robinson/Rhonda Helms 163
2nd Net: Carole Smith/Bobby Mayo 142

THIRD FLIGHT

1st Gross: Martha Lawhorne/Donna Cobb 153
1st Net: Mary Moore/Mary Gallagher 140
2nd Gross: Linda Heins/Gloria Utley 162
2nd Net: Linda Colvin/Jill Litton 142

FOURTH FLIGHT

1st Gross: Bobbie Almond/Theresa Kruse 177
1st Net: Gayla Coleman/Sheila Brockman 149
2nd Gross: Alyce Wyche/Rita Hawkins 177
2nd Net: Phyllis Ryan/Susan Wright  153

CLOSET TO THE PIN

Marge Snyder #3
Debbie Sheppard #7
Cheryl Smith #14
Rita Hawkins #17

STRAIGHTEST DRIVE

Jackie Wayson

Friday, April 11, 2014

Wine and Roses Tournament

Alexandria Country Club again hosted the annual Wine and Roses 2-lady scramble on April 9th, with practice round and big-time live music party the evening prior.  The Shreveport area ladies once again showed up in large numbers to enjoy the golf and fellowship, in spite of the "cart paths only" conditions caused by lots of rain just prior to the tournament.

Southern Trace's Kathy Davis and partner Amy Johnson won second place in the Championship Flight while Broadmoor's Donna Cobb and Martha Lawhorne placed third in the First Flight.  But with "cart paths only", EVERYONE was a winner!  And as usual, the food was great and the homemade cakes were a sensation.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Nikki Patterson Invitational

In just a couple weeks, it will be five years since we lost one of our most avid Shreveport area golfers: Nikki Patterson.  Memories of her are stirred in each of us who knew her every summer since her death when participating in the 4-lady scramble tournament named in her honor.

This sixth annual Nikki Tournament will again be hosted at Stonebridge Country Club, Nikki's home club, on Wednesday, June 25th, with a practice round on June 24th.  The $90 per person entry fee includes the practice round (green fees only), a wine and cheese social on Tuesday afternoon, and continental breakfast and awards luncheon on tournament day.

The field is limited to thirty teams, so don't delay in sending in your entry form.  The tournament is always full.  For entry form and hotel information, Click Here

2020 SWGA playdays

  • ALL OF THE EVENTS LISTED BELOW COUNT TOWARDS YOUR 100% PARTICIPATION RECOGNITION Except those marked with an (*)
  • If you miss ONE required event, it can be replaced by ONE day of play in Team Matches
  • March 17: Scramble at East Ridge CC, 9:00am
  • April 16: Playday at Bomber Bayou GC, 9:00am
  • May 19: Playday at Stonebridge, 9:00am
  • June 9: Playday at Northwood, 9:00am
  • July 2: Playday at Southern Trace CC, 9:00am
  • *July 16: Team Matches (Day 1), East Ridge CC, 8:00am
  • *July 21: Team Matches (Day 2), East Ridge CC, 8:00am
  • Sept 21-22: SWGA Championship, Huntington Park GC, 9:00am
  • *November 10: SWGA/SSWGA Turkey Scramble, Crooked Hollow GC, 9:00am
  • *December 8: SWGA/SSWGA Jingle Bell Scramble, Northwood, 10:00am, Bring a Toy

2020 SSWGA Events

  • Dates marked with (*) do not count toward 100% participation
  • March 31: Stonebridge Scramble, 9:00am
  • April 7: Playday at Southern Trace CC, 9:00am
  • May 26: Playday at Northwood, 9:00am
  • June 16 : Playday at East Ridge CC, 9:00am
  • July 14: Playday at Bomber Bayou, 9:00am
  • October 13 and 15: SSWGA Championship, Crooked Hollow GC, 9:00am
  • *November 10: SSWGA/SWGA Turkey Scramble/annual meeting for SSWGA, Crooked Hollow GC, 9:00am
  • *December 8: Jingle Belle Scramble, Northwood Hills GC, 10:00am, bring unwrapped toy

2020 Local Tournaments

  • May 5-6: Southern Belle Ladies Tourney, Southern Trace CC, Shreveport, LA
  • May 13-14: The Tradition Ladies Tourney, Stonebridge GC, Bossier City, LA
  • June 6-7: Stonebridge Couples, Stonebridge GC, Bossier City, LA
  • June 26-28: Bonnie & Clyde Couples, Northwood Hills, Blanchard, LA
  • October 21-22: Roadrunner at East Ridge CC, Shreveport, LA

2020 State/Southern Events

  • April 18-19: Womens' Four Ball, Atchafalaya at Idlewild, Patterson, LA
  • May 7-8: Womens' Mid-Am Championship, Koasati Pines GC, Kinder, LA
  • June 21-24: Womens' Match Play Championship, Tchefuncta CC, Covington, LA
  • August 22-23: Womens' NET Championship, Greystone CC, Denham Springs, LA
  • Oct 8-9: Womens' Senior Championship, Southern Trace CC, Shreveport, LA
  • Oct 26-29: Southern Senior Championship, West Point, MS

Other 2020 NON-LOCAL Golfing Events

  • April 23: Lady Calvert Tourney, Calhoun, LA
  • May 28-30: Couples Invitational, Hot Springs Village, AR
  • July 23-24: Ladies Invitational, Hot Springs Village, AR
  • Aug 5: Diamonds in the Rough, Hollytree CC, Tyler, TX
  • Sept 15-17: Twice as Nice, Texarkana CC, Texarkana, AR
  • 2019 State/Southern Events
  • Oct 2-3: Texarkana Couples Tourney, Texarkana CC, Texarkana, AR
  • Oct 10-11: Dudes 'n Darlings Couples Tourney, Hollytree CC, Tyler, TX
  • Nov 12-14: LaDiDa 4-Lady Tourney, Crown Colony CC, Lufkin, TX