WOMEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION NEWS
by Betsy Young

The official WGA Golf season closed in October but hopefully there will be plenty of mild winter days when we can get out on the course. Be sure and stay in touch with your WGA golfing friends during the winter months, even when not playing a round of golf. Golf comes and goes but special friendships last forever!

Winners for WGA October Play Days and Special Events:

October 1st – Prediction Day – 18-holers – Barbara Punger/ 9-holers – Sharon Matheny
October 8th – Best 9 Holes Gross – 18-holers – Barbara Durvin/Odd Holes Low Net - 9-holers –Sharon Matheny
October 15th – Women’s Shelter – (special thanks to Chair Patti Hawley & Co-Chair Vicki Lambert) Texas Scramble/Best Ball Net – Ann Piehl, Marilyn Powell & Barbara Punger
October 22nd – Closing Texas Scramble/Best Ball Net – Brenda Niparts, Ann Piehl, Sue Tyler & Betsy Young

WGA End-of-Season Prizes:

Most Improved – 18-holers – Tami Raynor/ 9-holers – Nell Eudy
Ringers – 18-holers Gross – Vicki Lambert/ 18-holers Net – Brenda Niparts/ 9-holers Gross –Lana Erickson/ 9-holers Net – Tie -Marnee Buchta and Sharon Matheny
Birdies -  Lisa Sepesi
Most Play Days – Karen Shelor

“Congratulations Ladies”!

“The Birdie Says”

Just because the temperature is down don’t give up on golf. Here is several suggestions to help keep you playing – and enjoying – golf across the winter months: And Remember to Have FUN!

- Dress in several light layers.

- Try rain gloves or winter golf gloves (one for each hand).

- Wear a cap to retain heat.

- If agreeable to your playing partners, invoke the “leaf rule”. This means if a ball has come to rest in an area where a lot of leaves have fallen and you feel the ball could easily be found if it weren’t for the leaves, take a free drop and don’t spend too much time searching for the ball.

- Take an extra club or two on most shots.

- Try playing a scramble or using a match play format to mix things up and to speed up play.

- To stay warm, carry your bag and walk if you are able, instead of riding.

Remember -“Happy Golfing- always “Share a Smile”–“Happy Holidays and Happy New Year”!