Southern Belle Tournament

The beautiful Southern Trace Country Club is the venue of the Southern Belle 2-lady tournament on May 4th, with practice round and party activities on May 3rd.  Click here for entry form.  For more information, Click here.

Bonnie and Clyde Couples Tournament

The Bonnie and Clyde Tournament is being hosted at Northwood Hills Golf Club, in Shreveport (Blanchard) on June 25-26 with practice round and activities on June 24th. For more info and entry form, Click Here.

It's time again for the Senior Olympics events to kick off in the Northwest Louisiana District.  There are countless games in which to participate from March 26 to May 31st. 

Obviously, this post is to encourage you to participate in the GOLF EVENT on April 22nd, held at Northwood Golf and Country Club, 5000 Northwood Hills Drive, Shreveport, LA.  There is a Chip and Putt contest that precedes the golfing that day and starts at 8:30am.  The Golfing event starts at 9:30am.  The facility fee of $35 includes both events and has in the past included a luncheon.

This is a "scratch" event so your handicap doesn't come into play as you are competing in "age" brackets.  The top three in each age bracket (male and female) win Gold, Silver and Bronze medals which automatically qualifies you to compete in the State Event later in the year, usually in South Louisiana.  You can go all the way to the National event if you stay in the winning categories.  You can also qualify to move on to the State event based on your score.

For more information and entry form, Click Here.  Be sure to click on the Participant Information and Game Schedule tabs at the top of that page for more information.

Stonebridge Couples Tournament

The Golf Club at Stonebridge is hosting its first Couples Tournament on April 30-May 1. Entry fee is $325 per couple and includes practice round on April 29 (excluding $20 cart fee) and heavy hors d'oeuvres, dinner on Saturday evening after play, and brunch after play on Sunday. For more information  click  here.  For entry form click HERE.

SWGA Annual Meeting/Luncheon

Shreveport CC was the venue for the Annual SWGA Meeting and Luncheon to launch 2016’s golfing activities…. to say goodbye to the old Officers, to welcome the new, and present the End of Year Awards for 2015.

 

Forty-seven ladies, over half of our membership, enjoyed the food and fellowship, as usual, since we have few opportunities to simply ”visit” as a group.

 

All Officers reported on their areas of responsibility and it was a tremendously successful year, in spite of numerous event re-schedulings due to bad weather.  We had four stroke play events, the two-day championship at a totally new and neutral venue (Huntington Park), three scramble events, and an amazing Team Match two-day event that ended in a tie.  What a year!

 

Events Chairman Moise Allen started the End of Year Awards presentation with those who had attained 100% participation for 2015, which was the first time we tried a new system.  If any member missed one “required” event, but participated in at least one Team Match event, they were still considered as having 100% participation.  We had nine ladies who attained a TRUE 100% participation:  Bobby Jo Almond, Cathy Buckley, Hui Bordelon, Gayle Gansfuss, Grace Ireland, Martha Lawhorne, Mary Moore, Jill Litton and Marge Snyder.  Five ladies missed one regular event, but played in at least one day of Team Matches: Vicki Cella, Kathy Davis, Carmen Leach, Joyce Middleton, and Mary Lynn Stuart.

 

Gross, net, and putt awards were based on your lowest four scores in each area.  The Low Net Awards were decided by hundredths of a point.

1^st Low Net: (Avg. 69.1) Gayle Gansfuss, FRLGA
2^nd Low Net: (Avg. 69.20) Hui Bordelon, FRLGA
3^rd Low Net: (Avg. 69.25) Vicki Cella, NHGC
4^th Low Net: (Avg. 69.5) Mary Moore, FRLGA

The low gross awards were just as close: 1^st Low Gross: (Avg. 79) Mary Lynn Stuart, ERCC

2^nd Low Gross: (Avg. 79.75) Kathy Davis, STCC

Low Putts winner was Kathy Davis with an average of 29.  Great putting!

The most improved Handicap Index award went to Martha Lawhorne, BWGA, after decreasing her index by 4.5 points.  That’s great!

2015 President Kathleen McCoy introduced the new Officers for 2016:

President: Joyce Middleton, ERCC

1^st VP (Championship): Suzanne Tinsley, WGAS
2^nd VP (Team Matches): Jimmie Zey, NHGC
Secretary: Mary Moore, FRLGA
Treasurer: Moise Allen, STCC
Events: Martha Lawhorne, BWGA @ SCC

The Club Reps for 2016 are listed in the right hand column of this blog.

McCoy announced that this year, we will be paying $30 for each of our playday events, an increase of $5 from the past few years.  Our first SWGA event is a scramble at Fox Run on St. Patricks Day (March 17), so wear your green!  Hope to see you there!

SWGA Annual Meeting/Luncheon/Officer Election

January 15th at 11:30am, the annual SWGA Meetiing and Luncheon will be held at Shreveport CC. Please come and take part in welcoming the new officers for 2016 and enjoy the food and fellowship. There will be much information shared during the meeting and you may have some input in this regard.

Cost of the buffet luncheon is $17, payable at registration.  This includes tax and gratuity.  Please contact your club rep by January 8 to confirm your attendance.  If you are unable to contact your rep, please contact Kathleen McCoy, 870-510-4113. 


Hope to see you there!

Jingle Bell Scramble

 

Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Scramble….

 

Over twenty-five years ago, the annual Jingle Bell Scramble became a tradition that brings the Shreveport Senior Women’s Association and Shreveport Women’s Golf Association together to participate together at Northwood Hills Golf Club.   It is also one of our opportunities to “play it forward” by donating to the Toys for Tots program handled by the Marine Corps.

 

This year’s scramble consisted of thirty-seven ladies who “layered up” for the cold weather that warmed up into a beautiful sunny day.  In spite of all the recent rain, the course was nicely manicured and the greens were in great shape.  To keep it that way, we had cart paths only, but it was just a nice walk in the sunshine.

 

Of the nine teams, scores ranged from 65 to 74 with four teams having a 71, which was par for the day.  Shooting the fine 65 score was Team Debbie Magee, Gayle Gansfuss, Sandra West, and Grace Ireland.  Congratulations ladies!!!

 

After play, a lovely buffet lunch was served and enjoyed by all.  Thanks to the Northwood ladies for their warm hospitality and wonderful “goodies” as usual.

 

FIRST PLACE – 65

Debbie Magee

Gayle Gansfuss

Sandra West

Grace Ireland

 

SECOND PLACE – 68

Cathy Morgan

Becky Hollier

Marge Snyder

Jeanette Bohringer

 

THIRD PLACE – 70

Becky Farr

Jimmie Zey

Joanne McDonald

Linda Heins

 

FOURTH PLACE – 70

Cathy Buckley

Tommy Engelcke

Judy Ferguson

Donna Ihle

 

FIFTH PLACE – 71

Hui Bordelon

Suzanne Patton

Pam Crews

Barbara Offer

 

This was the final event of the 2015 season for both of the golf associations.  Looking forward to a drier and warmer Spring to kick off the 2016 season!

SWGA Turkey Scramble

For years, our SWGA Turkey Scramble was hosted by Palmetto CC.  With the demise of Palmetto, Shreveport Country Club hosted this year’s scramble, with forty ladies participating on thirteen teams.  The weather was ideal, especially for this time of year, the course was in good shape, and Golf Pro John Schurman and the SCC staff welcomed everyone.

Scores ranged from 69 to 81.  Sixth place required a scorecard playoff between four teams.  All ladies vied for Closest to the Pin on the same hole, and Gloria Utley showed off with her 26 inch putt….and yes, made the birdie.  Winners received Dick’s Sporting Goods gift cards.  Results are:

FIRST PLACE - 69

Mary Coker

Martha Lawhorne

Linda Colvin

Jill Litton

SECOND PLACE – 72

Joyce Middleton

Mary Gallagher

Julie Butterfield

THIRD PLACE – 73

Cathy Buckley

Gloria Utley

Kathleen McCoy

FOURTH PLACE – 74

Donna Cobb

Jimmie Zey

Joanne McDonald

FIFTH PLACE – 75

Shirley Pettitt

Marge Snyder

Pam Crews

SIXTH PLACE – 77

Moise Allen

Gayle Gansfuss

Donna Ihle

Closest to Pin – Gloria Utley – 26 inches

The next last SWGA event of the year is the Jingle Bell Scramble which is a joint venture between SWGA and SSWGA.  It will be held at Northwood GC on December 3^rd.  Please bring an unwrapped gift for Toys for Kids.