GOLF LAMGA By David Kubissa Thanks to auto dealers: Central Buick GMC, Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Winter Haven, Hill Nissan, Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Ridge Quality Motors, Weikert Ford, and Cardi Auto Sales. April in the golf world means The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club where some 350 full-time employees spend much of the year preparing for this iconic tournament. The planning and ultimate payoff, financially and reputationally, are enormous. The LAMGA Member-Guest, nowhere near the magnitude of The Masters, has its own challenges in planning and execution. Though the Member-Guest came and went in March, the LAMGA board already is setting sights on next year. Toward that end, the board asked the 60 participating members in the tournament to answer an online satisfaction survey. Seventy percent of them responded and gave the event an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5, with compliments for the organization and value for the $175 entry fee. Other aspects of the event, such as food, gifts, raffle prizes and suggestions for next year’s featured gift – this year was golf shoes – gave the board plenty of input to build into planning for 2025. Written comments included recommendations for pace of play and course conditions. The LAMGA board gleaned useful feedback from the survey and expressed its appreciation in a follow-up distribution of the results to the participants. Featured LAMGA event in May: A Cinco de Mayothemed lunch following the May 8 weekly game – Pick Your Partner. Look for the signup sheet on the LAMGA bulletin board in the pro shop. Red Hoagland Hyundai Challenge: The leaderboard through the end of March is: 1) Darrell Reid $85.75; 2) Pat O'Neil $82.75; 3) Mike Krigelski $78; 4) Alan Gasner $62.25. The figures represent their accumulative 2024 winnings, paid out in Pro Shop credits. The challenge runs through October with prize payouts going to the top finishers. Sponsors’ salute: The April article thanked our signature LAMGA sponsors that donated amounts above the norm. This installment dives into the remaining list and will continue through the year. LAKE ASHTON WOMEN’S INTERCLUB TEAM By Liz Leigh The Lake Ashton Women’s Interclub Team of four (Vicki Andrew, Donna Larsen, Liette Hebert, and Liz Leigh - captain) placed 6th in the FSGA Women’s Interclub State Tournament in St. Augustine, competing against 13 other teams. It took a whole team to get to the finals at and we want to recognize our major sponsor – Huston Cadillac and our other sponsors, Terri Mattocks from Lake Ashton Realty, and the Lake Ashton Pro Shop. Players Sandra Lancaster, Barb Reid, T. Utting, Vicki Andrew, Lisa Kennedy, Bev Hines, Donna Larsen, Jan Baun. Below: Margie Dersham, Liz Leigh (Captain), Liette Hebert. Not shown: Deb Louder, Rose Dudeck LA NINERS By Marti Schmidt With the summer season revving up and our winter friends departing, the LA Niners look forward to a little slower pace and a fun season of golf. Closing day ceremony and luncheon was held on April 2 with a fun four person scramble from the orange flags. A delicious lunch followed at the Eagles Nest. Outgoing officers, Janet Mutz, President and Marti Schmidt, Secretary, were bid farewell. The 2024 – 2025 offers were announced: Denise Lacaprucia, President; Sharron Murphy, Vice President, Mary Lou Jameson, Treasurer; and Sandy Hockenberry, Secretary. (continued)
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