2016 Workshops

Our 2016 Workshops are scheduled and sign ups are underway.  All members are invited to attend.  Learn more about what we have in store for you in 2016.  Tournament, Playdays and More.  Handicap Chairs have an opportunity to learn about the changes coming to the Handicap System and we can all learn about the new Rules Changes for 2016.  Visit our Workshop Page to learn more.

2015 YEAR IN REVIEW

Did you know that you can see slideshows from all of our Major Tourneys on our YouTube Channel? Check it out 

Junior Grants Report 2015

Thank you to the generosity of our member clubs and individual members in 2015 we were able to fund 36 High School Programs and donated over $13,000.  Please visit our Junior Grants page and check out the annual report  on the front page for more details from the schools as to how your funds were spent.    

2016 Executive Board Installed

Your 2016 Executive Board formally started work this past week. We welcome new members, Dana Carrigan, your Rules Director, Kaaren Walsh, your Course Rating Director and Nancy Boggs, your Vice President. We are sad to say goodbye to Andi Bristow, Karen Mabe and Leslie Voegtly and would like to acknowledge their years of service with our sincere gratitude.

Changes coming to the Rules of Golf

2016 is a change year for the Rules of Golf.  Do you know what the changes are?  Do you need more information?  Please visit the USGA for a comprehensive look at the changes and some great tools to help you understand. Visit the Rules Site

An Ace for the Books!

Making a Hole-in-One is quite an impressive feat, and something you’ll remember for the rest of your life. One of our members has a quite special story to share about her ace in our annual Helen Lengfeld (Founders) Tournament. This year’s event was held on October 6^th and 7^th at Del Monte and Laguna Seca Golf Courses.

During round 2 of the tournament, Regena Lauterbach made a hole in one on hole number 14, from 115 yards out! Doing this is so impressive, but the story behind it is even more heartwarming. Regena explained to us about one of the starters at her home course, Del Monte.

“Our starter at Del Monte is named Sal. He always draws smiley faces on the top of the tees and other symbols for other holidays. Each time I am at a par three I always use his tees for good luck and know that Sal is with me. He is going through chemo for cancer right now, but the last time I saw him I told him I was going to take one of his smiley tees and get a hole in one for him.

We were on the last hole and I wasn't thinking about anything but finishing the round. Of course, I used Sal's tee. I didn't see the ball go in the hole, but heard it. When I email Sal and thanked him for his help, he said he had never had a hole in one. I told him to start using his tees!”

If you haven’t had an ace, maybe you should talk to Sal about getting some of those smiley tees! Congrats Regena, and we’ll keep Sal in our thoughts during this time!

Also, congrats to all of the hole in one winners this year! Check out that list here!

PWGA, NCGA, WGANC Women's Four-Ball Recap

On November 18 and 19, the Four-Ball was hosted at the beautiful Poppy Hills Golf Course! We had a great field, with a fantastic competition. 

Congratulations to all of the winners!

Tina Barker and Dana Coleman - Low Gross (150)
Christine Leisy and Suejane Han - Chardonnay Flight (136)
Connie Huckaba and Vivian French - Merlot Flight (135)
Alba Rodriguez and Beverley Olson - Zinfandel Flight (133)

  For the full article, and final results, Please Click Here!

Renew your PWGA Membership today

There has never been a better time to be a PWGA member. Show your passion for the game you love and support of the women's golf association providing opportunities for the women golfers in Northern California since 1947 by renewing with your club today.   

PWGA fees remain the same for 2016 @ $32.   PWGA member clubs have many great programs and events for you to enjoy with your club membership. Fees vary from club to club according to their offerings.  Check out our club listing to find a member club near you.

Can't find a women's club to join?  Check out our eClub online membership

The USGA and R&A recently announced the 2016 Rules of Golf Changes.  

Looks like we have a few new rules to learn for next season ladies.  Here is a short video to explain the changes.

2016 Tournament Schedule is coming together. 

Our Majors are already locked in - so mark your calendars ladies we have an awesome season lined up for you.  Playdays are being added every day!  We will have 50+ organized rounds for you in 2016.

Check out the schedule here

Amateurs beat Pros in 2016 Nor Cal Cup Match

Left to right:  Sally Tomlinson, Linda DeLong, Carol Park, Marianne Towersey, Juvy Timan, Sandy Woodruff, Lynne Cowan, Leslie Voegtly, Jacque Bowman, Sandy Szczerbin, Joy Robinson.  Kneeling:  Eva Monisteri, Stephanie Bellato

The 19th Nor-Cal cup was played on October 11th and 12th at Carmel Valley Ranch. Nine holes of the best ball format were played on Sunday.  Monday was 18 holes of Scramble followed by the Chapman format (9 holes each).  The Amateurs were victorious in getting the cup back after a two year drought with a score of 16 to 8.  Our record now is 14 to 5. Each and every match was important and exciting to watch.  We had a fantastic dinner Sunday night at the Hotel Abrego with the Pros and Amateurs which seemed to bring us closer together. Thank you to Eva Monisteri, Nancy Maul and Caroline O'Brien who worked tirelessly in getting everything organized.  Also a big thank you to Joanne Holman, Penny Wright, Bob Young (and his Mom) and Caroline O'Brien for their support at the matches. I know the players appreciated them being there as I did.  Congratulations to all who played.

Leslie Voegtly
PWGA Captain

1965 PWGA President passes away at age 99

In loving Memory Bess Pera
 July 28, 1916 - September 7, 2015

 

Bessie Mary Evola Pera was born July 28, 1916 to John and Mary Evola in Pittsburg, CA.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Gerald Pera Sr., and her siblings.  She is survived by two sons, Fred Gerald Pera Jr. and Ronald John Pera, and their wives, Dianne and Shelia. She was a loving grandmother to her two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. She worked as a seamstress for Camp Stoneman during WW2 and was actively involved as a parent with her sons’ schools and within the Pittsburg community.  Throughout life, her greatest passions were gardening and golf. Though she only started golfing in her late 30's, she was a natural and earned many tournament trophies and achieved 3 hole-in-ones.  She and her husband visited courses all over California and traveled as far as Hawaii to play. She was past president of the Pacific Women's Golf Association and former captain for the Pittsburg Women's Golf Club.  Her final years were spent in Huntsville, AL surrounded by family and friends.

Madeline Sally receives 2015 Helen Lengfeld Award

Congratulations Madeline, you are definitely a worthy recipient.

Learn more about Madeline's accomplishments - Read More

PWGA member Karen Garcia wins the 

2015 Senior Women's Amateur Championship

If you’re fortunate enough to know Karen Garcia, you know the statement made by her competitor after the final match at the 2015 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur was ‘spot on’. “I’m so happy for Karen,” said a gracious Pamela Kuong. “Karen is a great person and she deserved it.” The trophy has been shipped to New Jersey for engraving which acknowledges her remarkable accomplishment and it will soon arrive at Karen’s Cool, CA home where she lives with her husband/caddy Ruben and their four dogs.

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