LA NINERS By Pamela June The Niners closed out their summer season with sweat and tears. No blood, and only tears from a lot of laughter. One of the final team events of the season was the Pink Ball Shamble. Played in a traditional Shamble format, each team selects the best drive, then every golfer plays her own ball until it is holed. The team score is determined from the two best net scores. The caveat was that each team had one precious Pink Ball, rotating it from player to player each hole. The catch is that your team must finish the round still in possession of that Pink Ball to stay in the competition. Lose it, and your team is out. East Course, Hole 11, over the water certainly raised some collective anxiety for the teams. Needless to say, whoever had the Pink Ball took it easy and did not engage in any heroics! The photos are the teams that were up for the challenge. And all teams managed to hold on to the Pink Ball! Winning team pictured below left. will want to be there for your chance to win one of several $20 gift cards. And of course, to share camaraderie, joy and the relaxed vibes that define the Niners. October Games Lineup October 6: Par 3 Scramble (Lunch with Friends) October 13: Individual Low Putts October 20: Shamble – 2 Best Nets October 27: Throw Out 2 (Show your Halloween Spirit). The Niners Winter Season begins October 1. Registration forms are available at the Clubhouse, HFC, and the Pro Shop, and membership is $35. That is all you need to join this great group of ladies, except of course your positive attitude and playful spirit. With that you are set for another great season of golf, along with friendships, fun and periodic Lunch with Friends. The Niners look forward to welcoming back their Snowbirds. This year our Opening Day Festivities will be on November 3. You 45 LALGA By Bev Hines The LAMGA/LALGA Shirts and Skirts Tournament will be held October 27 and 28. The cost is $25 and includes lunch and prize money. Lunch will be held following play on Wednesday and will include hot dogs, chili, potato salad, coleslaw and ice cream with various toppings. Lunch only is $14. Signup sheets will be posted in the Pro Shop in early October, one for the ladies and one for the men. Ladies, don't let the men outnumber you again this year! LALGA Membership: It is time to renew or join the Lake Ashton Ladies Golf Association (LALGA), an 18hole ladies golf league. Annual dues of $35 are due on or before November 1. The registration form will be emailed to members and is also available on the LALGA website or at the Pro Shop. Dues are payable by check only to LALGA and may be turned in with a completed registration form to the Pro Shop or mailed to Kathy Reed, LALGA treasurer. To compete in LALGA events, you must be a member and have an established handicap. New members who have paid their dues but do not yet have an established handicap may participate in LALGA events but will not be eligible for prize money until their handicap is established. Ladies who are Lake Ashton Golf Club members but do not belong to LALGA may play for a maximum two-round trial period without joining. LALGA plays on Tuesdays with a 9 am shotgun start. The league welcomes new members, who are paired with a league member as a mentor to help them feel welcome and become familiar with league procedures. Ladies, come join the fun and play some golf! (Continued on p. 46)
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