GOLF LAMGA By Paul Fichtman February was another successful month for the LAMGA. We had very strong participation from our members throughout the month. Membership is growing fast with 163 members as of this writing. You can still join the LAMGA at any time during the season by filling out an application and turning it in to the Pro Shop. At only $25 per year, the LAMGA offers different games with Pro Shop credit prizes each Wednesday and includes numerous special events and luncheons throughout the year. We are looking forward to an exciting March featuring the Member/Guest tournament, which is the highlight of our season, on March 10th, 11th and 12th. We want to send special thanks to our “super” sponsors: Art’s Carts; Amerity Financial – Burris Warner; Chris Bruser – Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage Specialist; Red Hoagland Hyundai; and Snowbird Heating and Cooling. These great sponsors go over the top every year sponsoring special events at the tournament. The Red Hoagland Hyundai Challenge Leader Board through the end of end of January is comprised of Brian Peck - $23.00; Pat O’Neal - $23.00; Bob Dupuis - $22.00; Doug Dudeck $19.60; and Bob Plummer - $19.50. The Red Hoagland Hyundai Challenge is a 10 month contest, ending on October 31st. The top four money winners for the year will win $80, $60, $40 & $20, respectively in Pro Shop credits. Thanks to Red Hoagland Hyundai for sponsoring this very popular contest. March’s schedule is comprised of: March 2nd –Pick Your Partner, Best Gross and Best Net; March 9th – Individual Quota Points (Guests for Member-Guest Event are invited to play); March 10th thru 12th - Member-Guest Tournament; March 24th – Best 3 Nets; March 29th & 30th – LALGA/LAMGA Joint Event, Day 1 – 18 Hole Scramble, Day 2 – 18 Hole Shamble. LALGA By Lydia Fichtman The Member-Member Golf Tournament was the highlight of February. The “Be My Birdie Buddie” tournament was met with lots of fun and laughter. The outfits were equally as entertaining. A very special shout out to Patti Panone and her commi t tee for an out s tandi ng two-day tournament. And as always, Vicki and the Nest never disappoint. Congratulations to all the winners. March 1st will start the Ashton Cup. Good luck to everyone who plays. Let’s all pray for nice weather. This month the Pink Ribbon committee would like to thank the following businesses for their donation in support of the past tournament. When in need of one of their products or services, please patronize them: Dr. George Butz D.D.S., Drubs Dread Golf, Ductz Air Duct, Dunkin Donuts, Dyer Kia, Eaglebrooke Golf Club, EdCredible, Edward Jones, EGL Financial, Elegant Jewelers, Escape Room Eagle Ridge Mall, Explore Learning, Family Fun Center Lakeland, Farris & Foster Chocolates, Fire Restaurant, Fish City Grill Lakeside Village, Florida Aquarium, Florida’s Natural, Forni Dental, Gatorland, Gessler Clinic, Golden Nails, Golf Stuff, Golf, Etc., Gourmet Goodies Bake Shop, Greenlefe Golf Club, Greg Coffin, Griner’s Jewelry, Gross Embroidery and Sign Shop, The Groutsmith and HN Nail Spa. The following four women are the top money winners to date for The Red Hoagland Challenge: 1st Place - Liz Leigh $89.75; 2nd Place - Patty Zakrajsek $82.85, 3rd Place - Lisa Kennedy $81.50 and 4th Place - Carol Williams $77.85. Meet Terese Utting Terese Utting prefers to be called “T.” Originally from Michigan, T retired from UPS after 30 years of service. She and Larry, her husband since 1995, have a Shih Tzu named Mishka, who is their pride and joy. T has been golfing since she was a teenager as her parents were golfers. (continued on page 30)
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