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2007 –WHAT A YEAR IT’S BEEN!
By Joan Rector

This year has been an outstanding year for PWGA.  It has been a very busy and exciting year for me.  I have attended multiple meetings, tournaments and other functions that have given me the opportunity to meet several of you and view our organization from a totally different aspect. 

First, I want to thank our Executive Board.  This board has explored every issue brought before us and made decisions we felt were the best for the association and for our members.  Hats off to Caroline O’Brien, our Executive Director, for her collaboration and hard work.  She has certainly helped to make this job easier for me.

I also want to thank you – our PWGA members.  Your generous contributions to the UVS Swing Club, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and Junior Golf have been admirable.   The raffles held at the Spring Partners and Mixed Couples Tournaments raised over $5000 to fund our Jr. Golf Grant Program. You also raised over $5000 for the UVS Swing Club.  Your participation in our major tournaments and the area playdays has made this a very successful year.

This year has brought some excitement, too:

• PWGA was delighted to have some celebrity this year in the person of member Elsie McLean, who at the age of 102, made her first hole-in-one. 
• The initial Tri-Association (PWGA, NCGA and WGNAC) Tournament was held at the beginning of September at Poppy Ridge.  I golfed in this event and had a great time.
• An online survey was conducted to get some direct feedback from members.
• We tried something new this year in an effort to save some money for our members.  We had a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start on the first day of the Sr./Super Senior Tournament and the Team Play Championship.  It was met with mixed reviews, but was worth the try.
• A newly-designed PWGA website should be online soon thanks to Shalini Poddar and Lyn Chauvet.
• The Executive Office has been expanded to accommodate one more person.  We now have coverage in the office Monday through Friday in an effort to provide more service to our members.

This year has been extremely fulfilling for me.  It has truly been a privilege to have served as your 2007 PWGA President.

PWGA Members save the Dates

Rules Workshop - January 17, 2008

Come learn more about the changes to the Rules of Golf for 2008.  USGA, in conjunction with PWGA, will be presenting this informative seminar.   January 17, 2008 at Round Hill Country Club, Alamo, CA. Online sign ups begin Mid November – check back on our website for more information.   Space is limited so sign up soon.

Area Workshops - see dates below

Open to all members.  Come to see what's new with PWGA.  Attend one of the breakout sessions to learn more about the Handicap System and the Rules of Golf.  Special breakout sessions for the club PWGA Reps and Tournament Chairs.

Tournament and Playday schedule as well as Team Play participation will also be announced at each area workshop.   More details to follow – check on our website in December for more information www.golfpwga.org

2008 Dates

February 4 – Fresno
February 5 – Stockton
February 11 – Monterey
February 12 – San Jose
February 18 – East Bay
February 19 – Redwood
February 25 – North Central
February 26 – Sacramento

Handicap Seminar – March 20, 2008

Want to learn more about the Handicap System?  USGA in conjunction with PWGA presents a Handicap Seminar (including information on changes to the handicap system).   Handicap Chairs note – attending this seminar for your club will certify the club with PWGA and USGA through 2011.  Seminar will be held March 20th, in the Sacramento Area.  Details to follow – check back on our website www.golfpwga.org

MAJOR TOURNAMENTS 2008

May 6 & 7 - Seniors Super Seniors Championship -Turkey Creek & Lincoln Hills
June 17 & 18 – Spring Partners – Rancho Solano and Paradise Valley
July 21 & 22 – Mixed Couples – Peppermill – Lake Ridge & Arrowcreek GC
August 12 & 13 – Championship – Coyote Creek GC
September 9 & 10 – Team Play – Windsor GC
October 7 & 8 – Helen Lengfeld – Founders Tournament – Rancho Canada GC

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