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2014 Road Runner Tournament

 Another FABULOUS Road Runner!!  It must have been a “sign” when the sunrise exploded directly behind the clubhouse on the day of the tournament with chilly temps that turned into some “hot” golf scores for the eighty ladies that filled the field at this year’s tournament.  There gifts galore with everyone receiving a golf cart cover, golf club bottle opener, golf towel and balls, a beautiful ball marker necklace, and lots of good food and fun.  (And I'm probably forgetting some of the goodies.)

The practice round on Wednesday allowed everyone to get the “feel” of the course on one of the nicest golfing days of the year, followed by a welcome party, complete with good food and drinks.

Day two presented a surprise cold snap that sent players scrambling for warmer clothes, but it didn’t damper the spirits and the sweaters starting coming off after about fourteen holes. 

When it was all over and the scores were tallied, the low score of the day for the Overall Gross winners was a 70….and a tie…..between team Rolland/Middleton and team Pettitt/Cobb.  Debbie Rolland and Joyce Middleton, both of Eastridge, took the honors, while Shirley Pettitt and Donna Cobb, of Shreveport CC, got the Low Gross spot in the First Flight.

The Overall Low Net score of the tournament was a 61, coming out of the Fourth Flight, with Judy Pratt and Theowne Gibbons, of Southern Trace, winning that title.

Prizes this year were special Road Runner “dollars” that were spent with the numerous vendors on hand at the Road Runner Mall with gifts ranging from décor items to jewelry to pajamas.  It was a female’s dream.

As usual, the course was in wonderful condition and the personnel were great hosts.  We all want to thank Evelyn Foret and her committee for an outstanding tournament.  And a special thanks to Kevin for helping us get those shots over the ditch on Hole #10.  He actually holed shots for four lucky teams for an eagle.

The slideshow presentation pretty much tells the story of the tournament, so take a look at all the happenings.

SSWGA Championship and Practice Round

After some really doubtful weather forecasts, the 2014 SSWGA Championship turned into one of the best two days of golf all season with wonderful sunny and cool temps.  And in spite of tons of rain, Shreveport Country Club was in great shape and we were able to DRIVE our carts on the course.

Unfortunately, there were only eighteen ladies who took advantage of the beautiful conditions, but when the scores were computed, Debbie Magee brought her practice round scores to the course for the Championship and won both the Day One Medalist and the Championship with scores of 86 and 84.  This win came on the back of Debbie’s win at her own Club Championship a few days earlier at Stonebridge.  When you’re HOT….you’re HOT!  Congratulations Debbie!

Chasing Debbie after day one with just a one-stroke deficit was Donna Cobb (SCC) who ended up winning 1^st Gross in the Championship Flight, Overall Low putts with only 57, and also had the lowest net score of the tournament with a 142.  Good golfing, Donna!

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT

Low Gross:  Donna Cobb 178
Low Net: Cathy Buckley (SCC) 154
2^nd Gross: Vicki Cella (SCC) 189
2^nd Net: Mary Coker (SCC) 157

FIRST FLIGHT

Low Gross: Jimmie Zey (PCC) 191
Low Net: Kyong Lee (SCC) 150
2^nd Gross: Gayle Gansfuss (ERCC) 194
2^nd Net: Marge Snyder (NHGC) 155

SECOND FLIGHT

Low Gross: Tommye Englecke (SCC) 203
Low Net: Grace Ireland (PCC) 154
2^nd Gross: Alyce Wyche (PCC) 220
2^nd Net: Barbara Offer (SCC) 168

Most Accurate Drive: Susan Berry (NHGC)
Closest to the Pin: Tommye Engelcke and Mary Coker


The SSWGA Playday/Practice round for the Championship was held at Shreveport Country Club on October 8^th, with nineteen ladies participating.  The weather and the course were great for the occasion.  It’s just sad that there were so few who took advantage of the great day of golf.

FIRST FLIGHT

Low Gross:  Debbie Magee (WGAS) 89
Low Net: Nina Glorioso (SCC) 74
Low Putts:  Marge Snyder (NHGC) 32

SECOND FLIGHT

Low Gross: Jeanette Bohringer (SCC) 102
Low Net (tie): Grace Ireland (PCC) and Barbara McQuiller (SCC) 74
Low Putts: Alyce Wyche (PCC) 31

Chip/Putt-ins:  Vicki Cella (SCC), Grace Ireland, Kathleen McCoy (SCC), Gayle Gansfuss (ERCC)

 

Delta Downs Lady Luck Charity Tournament

Delta Downs Lady Luck Charity Tournament was held at Rayburn Country Golf Club near Jasper, TX on October 11-13.  This 2-lady tournament was scheduled to be a best-ball on day one and a scramble on day two.  However, the weather did not cooperate and the tournament was changed to a scramble on day one, hoping to speed up play and get the round completed in spite of the large chance of rain.  After two days, we were able to complete one round of golf, in and out of the raindrops and lightening.

It sounds rather depressing, but the tournament was a very good tournament with lots of big door prizes, great award prizes, and food supplied for almost every meal while there.  One night included a guitarist/singer on the back patio to entertain us all as well as a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament.

There were raffle opportunities for lots of free golf and goodies all over a 200-mile radius.  And the purpose of the tournament was to raise money for charity, which it did.  The Humane Society, the Jasper Fire Department, and CASA received a total of about $10,000 in donations which were raised with the help of the main sponsor….Delta Downs at Vinton, LA.

We had two teams that made the short trip to Rayburn Country and both teams came back as winners.  Vicki Cella and Kathleen McCoy won 2^nd Low Net in the First Flight while Donna Cobb and Martha Lawhorne won 1^st Gross in the Second Flight.  We highly recommend this tournament as there is lots of “bang for your buck” with this entry fee and the on-site lodging is super-reasonable.

SSWGA Playday at Crooked Hollow

The Northwood ladies hosted its SSWGA playday at Crooked Hollow on Thursday, September 25th, with twenty-two ladies participating on a BEAUTIFUL day.  John Graham and his staff always go "all out" to treat us ladies "special" and we do appreciate them.

There were some really GREAT scores and some really ugly scores, but we won't talk about the ugly ones.  Instead, we want to congratulate Donna Cobb (SCC) on her all-time low score of 78!!  Great playing Donna!  And Donna tied with Cheryl Smith (WGAS) for Low Putts of the day with 29 putts.  And Miss Grace Ireland shot herself the low net of the day with a really nice 66!

Second best score of the day was an 83 by Teri McGuire, who hasn't played much in quite some time.  Great comeback Teri! 

Check out these scores:

FIRST FLIGHT
Low Gross: Donna Cobb (SCC) 78
Low Net: Mary Coker (SCC) 68
Low Putts: Debbie Magee (WGAS) 31

SECOND FLIGHT
Low Gross: Martha Lawhorne (SCC) 89
Low Net: Jill Litton (NHGC) 69
Low Putts: Cheryl Smith (WGAS) 29

THIRD FLIGHT
Low Gross: Tommye Engelcke (SCC) 93
Low Net: Grace Ireland (PCC) 66
Low Putts: Susan Berry (NHGC) 32

Chip/Putt-ins: Donna Cobb, Martha Lawhorne, Pat Rice (SCC), Jill Litton

SSWGA Playday at Southern Trace

When the SSWGA Playday at Southern Trace was rained out on July 16, the players who had originally signed up were allowed to "make up" the round at their own leisure any time before Labor Day, thanks to the management at Southern Trace.  We appreciate that gesture.

The winners were:

FIRST FLIGHT
Low Gross:  Debbie Magee (WGAS) - 84
Low Net: Joyce Middleston (ERCC) - 70
Low Putts: Kim Darnell (WGAS) - 31

SECOND FLIGHT
Low Gross: Gayle Gansfuss (ERCC) - 91
Low Net: Martha Lawhorne (SCC) - 67
Low Putts: Marge Snyder (NHGC) - 30

Heart of Hope Classic Tournament

The Heart of Hope Classic Tournament was Monday, September 22, at Southern Trace Country Club.  The HOH generously donated one team spot to the Shreveport Women’s Golf Association in an effort to get more ladies involved in its efforts with the home for girls who have to deal with a decision of whether or not to keep their baby or place it for adoption.

The SWGA went through a process of using "tickets" for ladies who had participated in SWGA events all through the year AND sold tickets for extra chances to win a spot on the team.  When the tickets were drawn at the SWGA Championship, the final team consisted of Kathy Davis (STCC), Shirley Pettitt (SCC), Kathleen McCoy (SCC), and Martha Lawhorne (SCC).

Playing in the morning round of the tournament, these ladies shot a 61 in the scramble format and tied for first place in their flight, losing the scorecard playoff to get second place.

But everyone was a winner at this tournament, going home with bags of really nice “goodies” and a tummy full of really good food that was supplied all along the course route.

This is truly a great tournament for a great cause and we thank the Heart of Hope group for introducing our group to this charity.  The home is located in Keithville and can house up to eight girls who don’t just “live” there…..they learn and earn skills that will be helpful in their mothering experience.  If you have baby clothes, maternity clothes, or other baby-oriented items that you would like to donate, the Heart of Hope would be most appreciative.

Twice as Nice Tournament

Texarkana Country Club was the site of the Annual Twice as Nice 2-lady tournament on September 10 & 11.  This is one of those tournaments that you get so much “bang for your buck” that you just MUST go again next year….and take another couple!  It includes a welcome party with food, full breakfast and lunches both days, and lots of door prizes.

Day One is a best ball with full handicap and Day Two is a scramble.  Between those two days, after play on the first day, there is an optional “shootout” which is tons of fun.  The Shreveport area ladies took two of the shootout winning spots:  Debbie Magee and Kim Darnell won second place in the First Flight and Shirley Pettitt and Dot Barron won second place in the Second Flight.  Great “shooting” girls!

The weather and the course were absolutely beautiful for the seventy-eight participants.  With a large chance of rain on the second day, we managed to escape with just a few light and short showers.

Our Shreveport area ladies accounted for seven teams in the competition, and of those seven, four teams placed.  In the first flight, Kitty Smith and Kathryn Snell won 2nd Low Gross with scores of  90/72.  In the second flight, Beverly Knapp and Kathleen McCoy won Low Gross with their 84/74 scores, followed by 2^nd Low Gross Winners Vicki Cella and Suzanne Patton with 90/75.  Third flight, Low Gross winners were Marge Snyder and Jill Litton with scores of 90/84. 

In addition to the flight winners, Vicki Cella also won the Longest Drive honors over 38 other ladies in the 2^nd and 3^rd flights.  Congrats, Miss Long Hitter!

 

Low two-day gross score for the tournament was a nice 147 shot by Pat Park and Darlene Collins.  Congratulations, ladies!