2007 Par 3 Experience:

EWGAMD hosted its 3rd Annual Fund Raiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation on Sunday, June 3, 2007 at the challenging Strategic Fox Golf Course. This fund raiser has given EWGA Metro Detroit a foothold on teaming up again with some repeat supporters such as Hines Lincoln Mercury, Townsend Hotel, Crystal Mountain, Garland and Tree Tops Resorts & TPC of Dearborn, to name a few. Some newcomers included Golf-Tec (EWGA Corporate Sponsor), Oak Pointe Country Club, Flying Fish Tavern (Matt Prentice Restaurant Group), The Tennis & Golf Company, and a few private donors to help support the cause. The day started off somewhat iffy due to the threat of rain, however, it held off and all were able to play without getting wet.

This year’s event proved to be better than 2006. More participants, more media exposure, and more money raised for a great cause. Thanks too to Terri Taylor (Beacon Hill) who was instrumental in assisting in the effort to solicit donors. Our goal is clearly to make a positive impression on our community that we do more than just play golf. The Make-A-Wish Foundation has become a soft spot for EWGA Metro Detroit as it serves such a huge cause. The goal that has been set by the board and sponsorship committee is to increase the amount raised than previous years, and so far, we’ve matched our forecast. Without the help of the vendors and the participants, we could not do this.

A supportive and repeat participant, Debbie Bishop, (Fieldstone), always brings along a foursome to play in the event. This year, her team consisted of (from left to right) Mark Schmanski, Debbie, new member, Sue Gulewicz (Fieldstone),and her partner, Kevin Bidlack.

Also, some other photogenic notables, Bonnie Beutler, who professed that she had a great time with Events Chair Board member, Sue Hickey (Shenandoah) and Judy Dunn (Shenandoah) and long time members, Barb Rupas (Sylvan Glen), Joan Cleland (Greystone), League Chair, Sandra Weber (Fieldstone) and Sponsorship Chair, Sarah Sparling, (Sylvan Glen).

The day ended with a presentation by our President, Susan Peters (Shenandoah) to Make- A-Wish Foundation.

We do hope the word gets out on what an exciting and fun event this has become! All golfers and skill levels are welcome. It’s all for a good cause. Make sure you get it on your calendar for 2008. The date will be posted on our web soon.

Lena Willis
Past President

  Winners from the 2006 Chapter Championship  

   Season Finale 2004:   

Salem Hills, Northville
Sunday, September 26, 2004
3rd Annual Charity Event for U-M Health Systems in support of Lou Gherigs and Diabetes Research (PFUND)

 
September 26th, 2004, the last beautiful day of the golf season, EWGA Metro Detroit and the PFUND (The Program for Understanding Neurological Disease) once again teamed up to host the 3rd Annual EWGA charity golf outing to support ALS and Diabetes research.  The outing was held at the Salem Hills Golf Club in Northville.  Golf was followed by dinner and a silent auction.  As a token of appreciation for attending and supporting the cause, each participant received a door prize.  The event proved to be a great success, raising a total of $2400, which is double the amount from last year, all in support of research conducted by the PFUND, Dr Eva Feldman M.D., Ph.D., Director.  The Program for Understanding Neurological Disease (PFUND) is a group of scientists, clinicians, and students at the University of Michigan working toward the common aim of understanding and curing neurological disease, www.pfund.umich.edu.

The EWGA and PFUND are grateful to the event sponsors from Ford, Lincoln Mercury, and Pepsi Bottling Group.

Thank you to our contributing Sponsors: Hiller Markets, Outback Restaurant (Clarkston), Salem Hills, Pheasant Run, Sycamore Hills, Bella Nina Day Spa, Fieldstone, Tennis & Golf, Fox Hills, Star Theatres, Diamond Jack River Tours, Copper Creek, Nancy Eastman Hairstylist, Totoro Japanese Restaurant, and Summit on the Park Fitness in Canton.

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, Michigan
August 20-22, 2004

The Metro Detroit Chapter hosted this years’ Great Lakes Sectional Event and offered non-competitive play for those members who wanted to come and support their chapter champions, therefore, the 1st Annual Great Lakes Sectional Open was born! We offered a Friday night welcome reception and Saturday night casino night for the women to get re-acquainted or make new friends in a casual atmosphere. We would like to thank our Event sponsors, Islands of the Bahamas and Crystal Mountain, for helping offset the costs of these fun activities.

Saturday’s sectional championship started off with a 45 minute frost delay but it felt warm once we were out playing golf due to the adrenaline running through the competitors’ veins. The competition was followed by a dinner and awards presentation.

Congratulations to our Detroit Metro members who placed at the Sectional, Shelly Weiss, 2nd place low net in the championship flight, Karen Braniecki Naida, 2nd place low net in first flight, and Janet Conlon, 2nd place low net in second flight.

   Border Cup Challenge 2004:   

The Border Cup Challenge
Saturday, August 7, 2004

 
The graceful silver lady stands balanced at the top of her swing.  High above the bookshelves supported on a wooden base, she stands for victory!  Victory for the Metro Detroit EWGA chapter vs. Greater Toronto Area chapter.  For the second year in a row over the 5 years of playing the annual Border Cup event, and in spite of last minute team member changes, the Detroit team won the "graceful lady".

The event, a friendly rivalry between our 2 chapters and countries, is a spin-off from the Ryder Cup where 2-women scramble format (adjusted for handicaps) teams (40 people total) tee it up against each other.  Greater Toronto hosted the event this year at the beautiful Carlisle Country Club in Carlisle, Canada.  The day was filled with great weather, a challenging golf course in excellent condition, and the friendly volunteer EWGA members taking care of the details.  A hallmark of EWGA, this event enables the camaraderie and growing friendships to continue, which make it a great women's golf organization.

See you next year in Detroit! (and by the way, we plan for the "lady" to stay in her Detroit home!)

  EWGA National Conference 2003: 

EWGA National Conference
Pinehurst, NC
Nov 6-8, 2003

Pinehurst was the host to this year's Annual Conference.  What a fabulous resort with 8 challenging golf courses to test all your skills.  I have attended many National Conferences over the years but this one will be the most memorable for me.   I had the honor and pleasure of playing 18 holes of Golf on Pinehurst #1 with Suzy Whaley!  Our sponsor, Mass Mutual, brought Suzy to the conference to be the guest speaker at the leadership luncheon on Thursday afternoon.  She was a dynamic speaker and told us the story of how she made her decision to play in the Greater Hartford Open on the PGA Tour.   Also, in our foursome was a Representative from Mass Mutual, Sue Tougas, and Beth Sachs, VP of the Long Island Chapter.  The weather was perfect and the company was great on the links at Pinehurst on Friday that made for an experience that I will never forget.  The conference is a time to make new friends, get re-acquainted with old friends and enjoy the game that we all love so much!   Next year's conference is scheduled for Oct 28-30 at Barton Creek Resort, Austin, Texas.

  LPGA T&CP Pro-Am Tournament 2003: 

LPGA T&CP Pro-Am Tournament 
Sunday, Oct 5th 2003 
Timber Ridge Golf Club, East Lansing

   2003 Sectional Weekend:   

Cooks Creek Golf Club, Ashville, Ohio
August 16, 2003

Congratulations to our winner, Kelly McPhail, low gross in the second flight with an awesome 82!

The weather on Saturday was threatening but held off until all 150 participants completed their sectional championship rounds. Food, fun, old friends, and making new ones rounded out the eventful weekend. 

Kelly went on to represent the Great Lakes Section at the National Championship, Talking Stick Golf Club, Phoenix, Arizona, September 13 & 14, 2003.

   2003 Season Finale -  Lou Gherig Charity Event:  

Season Finale Event
Lake Forest Golf Club
Sunday, September 21, 2003
2nd Annual Charity Event for U-M Health Systems in support of Lou Gherigs and Diabetes Research

We would like to thank all those who participated for making the Season Finale Charity Event such a great success. The event raised $1000 in support of the research by Dr Eva Feldman, U of M Health Systems. Dr Feldman is one of the country's leading researchers on nerve damage caused by Diabetes and Lou Gehrig's Disease.