Ladies Golf Celebrated in Fine Tradition, Legacy Tournament
Association’s rich history on display at San Jose
From tee to green, and in between, the Ladies Golf Association at San Jose Country Club (SJCC) was alive with hospitality of the finest order Sept. 20-21. The annual Ladies Invitational theme, Diamonds in the Rough, celebrated 60 years of tournament play, which started in the fall of 1962 with 130 ladies throughout Florida and Georgia entering the invitational.
A few things have changed over the years, such as the dinner celebration themes – from Roaring 20s, Red, White and Blue, and Fabulous 50s with Elvis, to husbands in tutus and tights – and the shift to a two-day versus three-day format. Yet one thing remains the same: a passion for the tournament, thanks to the SJCC Ladies Golf Association, whose membership works tirelessly alongside the pro shop and clubhouse staff to ensure a flawless execution during the annual affair.
From the opening-day breakfast to the champagne toast at the 60th luncheon, a hole in one contest and donated silent auction items from local vendors, the journey continues. This year’s celebration held a special moment of recognition for Polly Wise and Emily Brown, who have both played in 57 of the 60 tournaments.
Organizers welcomed lady golfers and tallied 108 entries for the two-day tournament, which included past champions Kim Balaskiewicz of Jacksonville Golf and Country Club (JGCC), Shirley Budden of Sawgrass Country Club (Sawgrass), Chris Hunt of Sawgrass, Susie Fonde of JGCC, Tama Caldabaugh of The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach, and Therese Quinn of Sawgrass.
“A special thanks goes out to the ladies, you put your heart and soul into [the tournament] and that’s why it’s such a success,” said Todd Bork, Director of Golf at JSCC, as he welcomed the field, reviewed rules and extreme weather measures prior to the shotgun start.
Fran Clinkscales, who hails from Long Point Golf Club on Amelia Island, echoed the sentiments as she participated in her third tournament at the Donald Ross-designed course. “I love this golf course. There’s a great group of women who really know how to run a tournament; they’ve really got it down,” she said during her warm-up on the putting green.
Following two days of tournament play, Therese Quinn came out on top as the overall champion, with a 76 and 75 round for a 151 total. Round 1 medalist was Tama Caldabaugh, who won a tiebreaker, shooting 75. For complete tournament results, see below.
SJLGA 60th Ladies’ Invitational
September 20-21, 2023
San Jose Country Club
Results
Therese Quinn OVERALL CHAMPION 76-75=151
Round 1 Medalist Tama Caldabaugh 75 won tiebreaker
FLIGHT Championship A
1st Gross 153 Tama Caldabaugh
1st Net 154 Taylor Shean
2nd Net 155 Kathryn Dougan
FLIGHT Championship B
152 Jeri Roche
138 Jody Clark
145 Kimberley Holland
FLIGHT 1
1st Gross 164 Margaret Newton
1st Net 151 Sarah Phillips
2nd Net 158 Cynthia Riley
FLIGHT 2
162 Jennifer DiPaula
152 Irene Schuyler
154 Kyoung Moon
FLIGHT 3
1st Gross 179 Kerry Tobin
1st Net 158 Anita Comisky
2nd Net 163 Suzanne LaPlante
FLIGHT 4
177 Deborah Eady
151 Kristin Humphrey
155 Kathleen Walker
FLIGHT 5
1st Gross 167 Debra McDermott
1st Net 158 Terri Wensell
2nd Net 166 Adrienne Whitman
FLIGHT 6
178 Shannon Stanley
154 Karen Tutwiler
160 Barbara Ulch
FLIGHT 7
1st Gross 183 Gloria Payne
1st Net 155 Kathi Weis
2nd Net 160 Lynn Moody
FLIGHT 8
189 Fran Kinney
151 Brenda McGrath
155 Jan Bailey
FLIGHT 9
1st Gross 194 Caryn Kasik
1st Net 159 Jane Verkouteren
2nd Net 166 Christine Ragazzo
FLIGHT 10
206 Diane Flynn
158 Lisa Morrison
160 Pat Boudreau
FLIGHT 11
1st Gross 214 Rita Lais
1st Net 167 Marguerite Gilliam
2nd Net 168 Suzanne Lee
On course contest winners:
Closest to Hole:
#5 (white tee players) Jeri Roche HIO 107 yds 9iron
#8 (green tee players) Brenda McGrath 3’5”
#12 (all players) Tama Caldabaugh 3’5”
#15 (white tee players) Tama Caldabaugh 13’1”
Longest Putt on Green:
#9 Sharon Gibbons 17’7.5”
#11 Wanda Hawkins 19’5”
#18 Lou Tenarvitz 16’10”
Longest Drive in Fairway
#17 (white tee players) Kathryn Dougan
#13 (blue tee players) Tama Caldabaugh
#1 (green tee players) Anne Sandlin
Closest / Longest tee shot to Line
#2 (all players) Christine Ragazzo
SAVE THE DATE
61st SJLGA Invitational September 18 & 19, 2024
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