GSWGA Victorious in Both Tri-Angular and Tri-County Matches
Conratulations to the following members who represented the GWSGA in the Tri-Angular Match: Helen Bernstein; Kathy Carter; Mary Eichhorn; Fran Gacos; Alicia Kaphein; Alison Kucinski; Adrienne MacLean; Kristen Nash
The NJ team took 18 points, W/CT finished 2nd with 16 points and LI finished a distant 3rd with 2 points.
Congratulations also go out to the GSWGA members who represented NJ in the Tri-County match. NJ took a total of 72.5 points to W/CT's 53.5. Team members included: Sue Blasi; Jesse Clancy; Muffy Finken; Liz Hickey; Linda Leahy; Haeshin Lee; Nathalie Lota; Cynthia Mangiafico; Karen Marzulli; Kathy McGrorry; Stephanie Moray; Deb Oberg; Sue Skowronski; Bernice Slezak
Both NJ teams were captained by Liza Garrubbo who did a wonderful job putting the pairings together and preparing both teams for the matches. Congrats Liza!!!!
The GSWGA Board would like to pass the following message from Girls Golf to our members should anyone wish to contribute to this cause:
Dear Mrs. Eichhorn,
I am writing on behalf of LPGA-USGA Girls Golf of Greater Newark. A donation from the WMGA helped to establish our site in 2005. We are now located in Union County at the Galloping Hill Golf Course Learning Center and were fortunate to have an LPGA professional as our Co-Site Director for 2010. Mrs. Gerri Scarpa continues to serve as a board member. Gerri and Ed Brockner, Director of Development for Metropolitan First Tee, suggested that I update you on our progress.
As you are aware, Girls Golf is a developmental junior golf program for girls 7-17. We provide a network for girls to play golf, build friendships and sample competition in a supportive learning environment. The girls work with a PGA or LPGA instructor to learn the basics in rules, etiquette, full swing, short game and putting. We also strive to encourage partnerships with area golf associations and golf clubs for financial support and the establishment of mentor/mentee relationships with the junior golfers. Many of our graduates continue their involvement with golf by playing on their college teams. The Assistant First Tee Director in Seattle, WA, is a graduate of our program.
This is a request for a contribution from the Garden State Women's Golf Association toward our 2011 fundraising campaign and for your participation in our kick-off event at the course on May 22, 2011. Additional information is forthcoming.
Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions. I look forward to your continued support of our program.
Sincerely,
Beverly E. Harrison, JD
Site Director
Congratulations to the following winners of the inaugural Pro-Lady Championship
Kristin Nash and Mike Strlekar of Montclair Golf Club (Low Gross)
Anna Zorlas and Greg Baker of Rockaway River Country Club (Low Net)
WELCOME TO THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS:
The GSWGA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the addition of seven new members and one honorary member:
Nancy Cole (Alpine)
Christina Hall (Manasquan River)
Donna McHugh (Forest Hill Field Club)
Mary Pucciarelli (Olde York)
Kathy Riepenhoff (The Ridge)
Catherine Ross (Knickerbocker)
Catarina Ryan (Rumson)
Kuriko Tsukiyama (Black Oak GCl) Honorary
BELATED CONGRATULATIONS TO LIANA CHIRICHELLA
Liana recorded a hole-in-one in June at Morris County Golf Club during the 2nd day of the GSWGA Pinehurst Championship. She and her partner, Jen Morris, watched her shot disappear into the 164 yard, 17th hole. As elated as Liana was, no one was happier than Jen-she didn't have to putt!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS SUE DEKALB
GSWGA member Sue DeKalb has been chosen by the WMGA to represent the WMGA/MGA in the 2010 French-American Challenge. Along with LeeAnn Lewis, Nicole Morales and Kuriko Tsukiyama, Sue will take part in the Challenge on October 13 and 14 at the Fontainebleau Golf Club in Fontainebleau, France. We wish her and the rest of the team the best of luck. Go USA!
ANOTHER HOLE-IN-ONE!
GSWGA Member Jane McWilliams aced the 10th hole at Essex Fells. She used her driver on the 182 yard hole to card her ace. Congrats Jane.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING GSWGA MEMBERS
Maura Ballard aced the 75-yard 12th hole at Stanton Ridge Golf & Country Club using a gap wedge. The hole-in-one was her second across a span of 20 years!
Jill Denberg aced the 145-yard 5th at Green Brook Country Club on July 24th using a 7 iron.
Donna Cortina of Cherry Valley Country Club recorded not one, but TWO holes-in one this month while playing in a member/guest at Jasna Polana. The odds of this happening in a single round are 67 million to one.
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THE GSWGA WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS:
The GSWGA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the addition of eight new members and one reinstatement:
Barbara Colin (Maplewood)
Susan Fass (Bamm Hollow)
Patti Katz (Mountain Ridge)
Lynn King (Baltusrol)
Jane Kugler (Alpine)
Kara McNulty (Copper Hill)
Grace Sundman (Canoe Brook)
Rose Wishner (Basking Ridge)
Kathleen Melli (Hackensack) - Reinstatement
We are pleased to announce that former member Sybil Whitman has been invited to become an honorary member of the GSWGA. Sybil was a member of Garden State for 31 years and, in addition to her service to the GSWGA, won six Stroke Play Championship titles over a seventeen year period. In addition, she won the NJ State Amateur Championship in 1986 at age 48, besting Karen Noble in the final, and the NJ Women's Senior Amateur in 1993. We look forward to having Sybil return to the GSWGA and the opportunity afforded to our newer members to get to know one of the great ladies of NJ golf.
The GSWGA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the addition of four new members, one reinstatement and one honorary member:
Helen Bernstein (River Vale)
Jill Denburg (Green Brook)
Marcia Policastri (Ramsey)
Christine Silen (Upper Montclair)
Kim Smith (Copper Hill)
Doti Walter (Pine Barrens)
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FERENCE NAMED GOLF DIGEST U.S. OPEN CHALLENGE WINNER
Our own Peggy Ference was named the first woman to win Golf Digest's U.S. Open  Challenge. She will be heading to Pebble Beach the week before the U.S. Open to try to become the first contest winner to break 100 on the same 7,040 yard course the pros will face. Adding to the challenge, Peggy will be playing alongside celebrity amateurs Wayne Gretzky, Drew Brees and Mark Wahlberg.
We're all cheering for you Peggy!
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Congratulations to GSWGA members Ann Probert and Sherry Herman
At the WMGA Annual Meeting, two of our GSWGA members received special awards.
Ann Probert was presented the USGA Ike Grainger Award and Sherry Herman received the Joseph J. Lann Trophy and the Outstanding Achievement Award from the WMGA for all her accomplishments this year.
Congratulations to both of you!
Ann Probert (w/ Brigid Lamb)
Sherry Herman
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Congratulations to GSWGA Member and National Champion Sherry Herman!
Sherry won the USGA Senior Women's Amateur Championship at The Homestead in Virginia by defeating Caroline Creekmore 4&3. All of us in Garden State are so very proud of you!
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Lori Bindler
Sue DeKalb
Mary Eichhorn
Alicia Kaphein
Allison Kucinski
Nathalie Lota
Adrienne MacLean
Deb Oberg
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Congratulations to the following GSWGA members who qualified for the USGA Mid Amateur Championship at Windsong Farm GC on August, 18th and Brooklake CC on Tuesday, August 25th:
Fran Gacos (medalist at Brooklake CC with a 77)
Liza Martin-Garrubbo
Sherry Herman
Alicia Kapheim
Donna Mummert
The Mid Amateur Championship will be conducted October 3-8 at Golden Hills, Florida. Congratulation Ladies and Good Luck.
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GSWGA
October Tournaments
October 13 - Closing Day
Entries Close-Sept. 29th
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Congratulations to the GSWGA team who won the Tri-County team match held at Copper Hill on Sept. 9:
Sue Blasi
Fern Epstein
Honey Fazzinga
Muffy Finken
Cathy Fischberg
Kathy Gerndt
Terri Kirk
Cynthia Mangiafico
Karen Marzulli
Alison May
Sissy McCabe
Kathy McGrorry
Jean Rodgers
Gloria Shea
SEE MATCH RESULTS ON RESULTS PAGE
GSWGA Dominates Jersey Amateur
Congratulations to Sherry Herman for winning the New Jersey State Amateur which was held this past week at Neshanic Valley Golf Course. She beat fellow Garden State member Maura Ballard in the 36 hole final. Sherry was also the medalist in Monday's qualifying round, shooting a 1-under par 71. This is Sherry's 5th New Jersey State Amateur title. Congratulations also to Maura for a great week.
Hole-in-One!!
GSWGA member Peggy Ference recorded a hole-in-one on July 22nd at Brookville Country Club on Long Island while competing in the WMGA 2 Day Stroke Play Championship. Peggy, of Cherry Valley Country Club, aced the 165 yard 16th hole with a 22 degree hybrid. Congratulations Peggy!
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Congratulations to Fran Gacos, Adrienne MaClean, and Sue DeKalb who will be representing N.J. in the 2009 USGA Women's State Championship
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Donations in honor of GSWGA member Annette Gordon can be made to:
The St. Ignatius Grammer School Scholarship Fund
48 East 84th St.
New York, NY 10028-0806
Congratulations to the following GSWGA members who qualified for the USGA Senior Amateur to be held at the Homestead, Sept.12-17th:
Fran Gacos
Sherry Herman
Ann Probert
Donna Young
Fran was Medalist (74) at her site
at Whipporwill.
Good Luck to All!
Congratulations to the following GSWGA members who had been chosen to represent N.J. in the Tri-Angular Team Matches held at Ridgewood CC in Danbury, CT on Sept. 25.
Our N.J. team defeated the teams from L.I. and Tri County with a total of 16 points to Tri Counties 15 points and L.I.'s 4 1/2 points.
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Garden State Ladies in WMGA
Match Play Finals
Congratulations to Sherry Herman for winning the WMGA Match Play Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club's Lower Course, defeating defending champion Sue DeKalb. It was a long week for both ladies as they contended with the long and difficult layout. Sherry was also the Medalist in the Qualifying Round, shooting a 3 under 72.
Congratulations are also in order for our Garden State members who qualified for the Match Play portion of the championship.
Women's Metropolitan Amateur Championship
Congratulations to Sue DeKalb, who finished tied for 1st, but lost in a sudden death playoff. The Championship was held Wednesday, June 3, at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, NY. For full results, go to www.wmga.com.
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Congratulations!
To the following members who represented New Jersey in the competition for the Golf Illustrated Trophy:
Maura Ballard
Kathy Carter
Sue DeKalb
Sherry Herman
Alicia Kapheim
Allison Kucinski
Adrienne MacLean
KC Maloney
Kristen Nash
Donna Young
They were victorious with 36.5 points over Long Island (27 points) and Westchester/Connecticut (26.5 points) at Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, N.Y. on May, 19.
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Congratulations!
To the following members who have been selected to the 2009 Griscom Cup Team:
Sue DeKalb
Fran Gacos
Alicia Kapheim
Adrienne MacLean
KC Maloney
Donna Young
They will be playing May 27 - May 28 at the Black Rock Country Club in Hingham, MA. Play Well!
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Welcome New Members:
Your Board has accepted 9 new members. We welcome the following:
Julie Jackson, Beacon Hill
Jessica Koehler, Springdale
Renee McGuire Amaral, Plainfield
Amy Oyer, Fairmount
Laura Phillips, Monclair
Haeshin Lee, Alpine
Susan Blasi, Pine Barrens
Cynthia Mangiafico, Rockaway River
Suzy Walsh, Montclair
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CONGRATULATIONS: In the recent Spring issue of the NJSGA Golf Magazine, there is a feature article on our member Sue DeKalb, 2008 WMGA Player of the Year. It is a great write-up, and we are proud to have Sue as a member of the GSWGA
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November 2008: Congratulations to the following GSWGA members who were honored at the Annual WMGA meeting, which was held at the New York Athletic Club in New York City:
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Sue DeKalb, Player of Year Award
Carolyn Cudone, Recipient of the Judy Bell Award
Kathy Cosgrove, Elected WMGA President, 2009-2010
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2009 MAJOR TOURNAMENTS (non-GSWGA)
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GRISCOM CUP |
Black Rock |
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WMGA AMATEUR |
Siwanoy |
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NEW JERSEY STATE MIXED PINEHURST |
Twin Brooks |
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July 27 - 30
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NEW JERSEY STATE WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
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Neshanic Valley
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Sept. 29 - 30
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NEW JERSEY STATE WOMEN'S SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
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Spring Lake
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Oct.15
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STATE TOURNAMENT OF CLUB CHAMPIONS
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Upper Montclair
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TBA
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PGA WOMEN'S MET OPEN
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TBA
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USGA LOCAL QUALIFIERS
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May 18
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U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN
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Rockleigh GC
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July 15
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WOMEN'S AMATEUR
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Trump National Colts Neck
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Aug. 18
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SENIOR WOMEN'S AMATEUR
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Whippoorwill
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Aug. 25
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WOMEN'S MID-AMATEUR
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Brooklake
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USGA CHAMPIONSHIPS
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July 9 - 12
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U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN
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Saucon Valley, PA
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Aug. 3 - 9
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WOMEN'S AMATEUR
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Old Warson, MO
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STATE TEAM |
Sycamore Hills, IN |
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Sept. 12 - 17
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SENIOR WOMEN'S AMATEUR
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The Homestead, VA
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Oct. 3 - 8
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WOMEN'S MID-AMATEUR
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Golden Hills, FL
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Carolyn Cudone
The GSWGA is saddened by the recent death of Founding and Honorary Member, Carolyn Cudone. A long-time resident of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Mrs. Cudone was a nationally renowned golfer and the recipient of many distinguished golf awards and honors. She won numerous tournaments held throughout the Eastern Seaboard, most notably the North and South Women’s Amateur, and the Women’s Eastern Championship, as well as countless GSWGA, WMGA, WNJGA, and State Titles. Nationally, she won a record five consecutive United States Golf Association Senior Women’s Championships beginning in 1968. Her international accolades included selections to the 1956 U.S. Curtis Cup team, and serving as the victorious captain in 1970. Mrs. Cudone was inducted into the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame in 1979, and the Carolyn Cudone Intercollegiate Championship is named in her honor. Most recently, she received the WMGA’s Judy Bell Award, and just this year was named the recipient of the prestigious Winnie Palmer Award by the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association.
The GSWGA is very proud of all of her accomplishments, and is grateful for her contributions to our organization.
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