WHAT'S HOT

UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Greater Knoxville, TN: The Road to Dixie

    May 19, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Sevierville, TN, United States
  2. Rules Jeopardy

    Jun 4, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Knoxville, TN, United States
  3. "Can You Match This?"

    Jun 9, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Loudon, TN, United States
  4. Knoxville Chapter Championship

    Jun 16, 12:15 PM - 6:30 PM
    Knoxville, TN, United States

CHAPTER 12 MONTH CALENDAR

 A 12 month calendar for the Greater Knoxville Chapter is available at the bottom of the EVENTS page.  It provides dates for Chapter and Community events. There are two ways to register for an event: go to the View Calendar link in the "Upcoming Event" list above or select the registration link contained within the announcement.

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EWGA & YOU


May is Welcome to Golf Month


Throughout the month of May, PGA and LPGA Professionals across the country will be giving free lessons, hosting introductory programs and conducting events targeting golfers of all skill levels. The objective is quite simple...show people the fun and healthy benefits of playing golf!

For more information about events in your area, go to PlayGolfAmerica.com/WelcomeToGolf

WHAT'S NEW?


Tin Cup’s unique and fun ball marking system offers a simple method for players of all ages to express their personalities on the course.

              
     
     

Price: $19.95 each
Follow this link to purchase from the EWGA Shop.

E&Y: CONNECTIONS

Catch up with the latest news in this month's EWGA Connections

GOLF EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Go to the EVENTS page for a full listing of all events and more detailed information. For questions, contact the Events Co-chairs at golfevents@ewgaknoxville.com.

MAY 19, SEVIERVILLE

           
"The Road to Dixie"

Date/Time:
Saturday, May 19, 8:00 a.m. shotgun
Location: Sevierville Golf Club (Same location as the Dixie Cup)
Address: 1444 Old Knoxville Highway, Sevierville, TN
Format: 2 person BEST BALL (This allows for individual scores, and team scores for competition. No scoring adjustments will be allowed for non-handicapped individuals, but the team will qualify for prizes!)
Fee: $75 (Includes: Green fees with cart, lunch following round)
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 14
Other Information: Event # 2 in the "2nd Annual Knoxville Challenge." For details click here.  Participation in the Challenge is not required. This individual event is open to all EWGA members.  Prizes will be awarded for this event at Sevierville.
           
Registration is open.

JUNE 9, TANASI

"Can You Match This?"

Date/Time: Saturday, June 9, Noon tee times
Location: Tanasi Golf Club at Tellico Village
Address:  450 Clubhouse Point; Loudon, TN 37774
Format: Match Play
Fee: $55 (Green fees w/ cart, dinner/awards following)
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 3
Other Info: This will be a great practice for the Dixie Cup.  This event is open to all EWGA members.

Registration is open.

CHAPTER CHAMPIONSHIP

 

The deadline for registration is May 25, 2012.
The checks are to be sent to Jane Collins, 2905 Edonia Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918.


Join us for the 2012 Greater Knoxville Chapter Championship.
Registration packets have been mailed to the address available from your EWGA.com Profile.

When:    Saturday, June 16, 2012 Tee time starting at 12:15

Where:    Willow Creek Golf Course

Registration Deadline: 05-25-2012

More detailed information is at this link.  It provides PDF files of the details which were mailed to you.  The  entry form is also there is you need to print a new one.

GHIN HANDICAP

It is time to renew your GHIN handicap for 2012. The cost will remain at $20 for EWGA members and significant others, including children. Make your check payable to EWGA Knoxville, indicate "GHIN Handicap" on the memo line, and mail to:

EWGA Greater Knoxville Chapter
PO Box 31633
Knoxville, TN 37930-1633

Our handicap chair will inactivate all non-paid accounts effective Tuesday, February 21st and will reactivate upon receipt of payment. Select here for more details. If you have any questions, please, contact Mary Keller, Handicap Chair. Mary Keller, Handicap Chair;
handicap@ewgaknoxville.org

 

LEAGUES

We are looking forward to another fun year by offering several leagues on different days, times, and various locations in our area to accommodate our members' schedules. Willow Creek and Pine Lakes golf courses have again agreed to have our EWGA ladies participate in nine-hole evening leagues on Wednesday and Thursday. Our Wednesday day league is an eighteen-hole league that plays at a variety of golf courses in our area. Contact Mary Ann Hamel, League Chair, at leagues@ewgaknoxville.org with questions. Select here for further details.

OUR COMMUNITY

 

Educational Opportunities

Golf Education Announcements


There are many postings from Louise Ball and Des Mahoney on our Educational Events page.

CHECK IT OUT! 
RULES JEOPARDY IS SUMMARIZED BELOW

Rember to check these pages often for updates. The Chapter Education Chair can be contacted at:  education@ewgaknoxville.org

RULES JEOPARDY

Learn the rules of golf and match your skills during a Rules Jeopardy game (aka Drink and Think)

Date: Monday, June 4
Time:  6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Puleos Restaurant at 110 Cedar Lane off Merchants Drive
Clinic: Free
Prizes for the winning team.

Dinner and drinks are on your own with draft beer for $1.00.

Registration is open - use this link.

NON-EWGA TOURNAMENTS

 

There are many local golf tournaments that might be of interest to our members.  The list below identifies those that have been brought to our attention and provides either an e-mail or a link where you can find more information.

Alex Haley Scholarship Fund
Monday, May 21, 2012
Gettysvue Polo, Golf and Country Club
Call the co-chair at (865) 850-1820
or on-line at 
Tournament Information

ALS Charity Golf Classic
Saturday, June 16 
Avalon Landmark Golf Club
www.steffenalsgolf.org

Metropolitan Drug Commission
Friday, June 22
Three Ridges
www.metrodrug.org

Alzheimer's Tennessee MemoryLinks Golf Classic
Monday, June 25 at Gettysvue Polo, Golf and Country Club
10 to Noon - Registration and Lunch
Noon Shotgun Start
Four-person scramble, Prized for Winners, Slient Auction
View their web site for more information

Horse Haven of TN
Planning for August/September
At Dead Horse Lake Golf Course
www.horsehaventn.org


DIXIE CUP CHALLENGE 2012


When: June 22-24, 2012
Where: The Sevierville Golf Club
            Wilderness at the Smokies
            Sevierville, TN

Visit the Dixie Cup website for more detailed information.

http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/20116-DixieCup_2012

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FEATURED SPONSOR


This month's featured sponsor is:

           

Louise Ball
LPGA Teaching Professional

Two Teaching Locations:
• Gettysvue Country Club and
• Target Golf
Contact Louise at:
e-mail: louisentenn@aol.com
www.louisegolfball.com

 

 

Louise Ball focuses on helping her students find their maximum potential. Her philosophy is student centered and based on sound fundamentals.

Gettysvue's Website: www.GettysvueCC.com

Target Golf's Website: www.TargetGolf.net

 

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