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Browns Mill Women’s Golf Association 

21st Annual Women’s Only Golf Tournament 

Itinerary and Trip Information 

Thursday June 13 – Sunday June 16, 2019 

Innisbrook Resort 

Palm Harbor, Florida  

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Table of Contents 

Greetings from the President  3 

Greetings from the Tournament Committee  4

Special Recognition  5

Schedule of Events  7

Shopping Locations and Discounts  9

General Tournament Information  10

Rules Information   12

Local Acknowledgements  13

2018 Tournament Winners  14

BMWGA Board and Committees  15

2019 Sponsor Acknowledgements  16

Special Thanks  19

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GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT 

Welcome to the 21st Annual BMWGA Golf Tournament!

I didn’t think we could top last year’s event -- but I believe we

have! We are exploring new frontiers and taking the

tournament to Palm Harbor, Fl. We are beyond excited to be at

the beautiful Innisbrook Golf Resort, owned by the trailblazer

and co-founder of BET, Sheila Johnson. Innisbrook is home to

the PGA’s Valspar Championship and has received top

accolades including Golf Magazine's “Top 100 You Can Play”

and Golf Digest’s “Top 75 Golf Resorts in America.” Stunning

and challenging fairways await you. We can tell you are

excited, too, because this year’s tournament sold out in 25

minutes! June 13 -16, 2019, we will host our largest gathering ever. More than 300 women are

gathering for this excellent event. We appreciate your passion.

This year we honor LaJean Gould. Founder and President of Women In Golf Foundation, Inc.

LaJean has hosted 25 annual Women’s Collegiate Golf Classics featuring HBCUs. She has developed

programs which support and nourish young women while teaching them the game of golf,

leadership and life skills. LaJean is an Atlanta resident and long-term member of BMWGA.

I want to honor and thank the 2019 BMWGA Golf Tournament Committee: Marva Simpson, Chair;

Cecelia Corbin Hunter, Co-Chair; Lena Tice, Stacey Terrell, Joyce Evans, Margaret Bolden and Joyce

Davidson. Special Thanks to Melody Mixon and Twanda Mickle for their guidance and help! These

ladies have worked tirelessly all year to create an event that allows us to enjoy golf and each other.

Be sure to let them know they are appreciated.

Oh, my goodness! Ladies, it's about to go down! Thank you for joining us on our new chapter. Hit

‘em straight, enjoy one another and have a fabulous time!

Let’s get this PAR-TEE started!

Your sister in golf,

Felecia Dawson 2019 BMWGA President 

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GREETINGS FROM THE 2019 TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE 

As Tournament Chairman, I am pleased to welcome everyone to the

BMWGA 21st Annual Golf Tournament. A special thank you to the

faithful attendees who return year after year. Your continued

support of this event over the years is an integral part of the success

that the Annual BMWGA Golf Tournament enjoys. To the

participants that are attending for the very first time, we welcome

you and hope you, too, will become a repeat attendee.

On behalf of the Tournament Committee, it is our sincere wish that

at the conclusion of this 21st annual weekend, you will have made

new friends, played the best round of golf ever, and enjoyed the

fellowship and all that Innisbrook Golf Resort and Spa has to offer.

Best Wishes,

Marva Simpson Marva Simpson, Chairman

2019 BMWGA Golf Tournament Committee

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION 

2019 TRAILBLAZER AWARD

LaJean Waller Gould is the founder and president of The Women in Golf

Foundation, Inc. (WIGF), an organization that focuses on creating opportunities

for women in the areas of education, training, leadership and life skills

development through golf. Her work is dedicated to supporting and training

female youth golfers from beginning levels through college and entry into their

professional careers. LaJean is the director for the organization’s annual

signature event, The National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship, the

championship event for Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)

Women’s golf teams. She recently hosted the 25th National Women’s Collegiate

Championship in April 2019, celebrating the Silver Anniversary of the event.

Ms. Gould, a retired Senior Executive from the Communications Industry, was a

part time member of the faculty at Spelman College teaching Beginning Golf in

the Physical Education and Wellness Department for 11 years. She organized an Atlanta University Center

wide program to bring golf to the entire center - Get Golf Ready – PGA University and was the administrator

for Golf for Business and Life.

Her work through WIGF included the PGA program “Get Golf Ready” course curriculum, and now offers the

WIGF program - “Golf - A Great Business Decision”, a career enhancing tool for executive women. Ms. Gould

has created and manages a junior golf program that has gained a reputation for its strong leadership and life

skills, producing strong competitive golfers and scholastically strong students. The program is available to all

youth, but, is recognized for its work with girls specifically the LPGA/USGA girls’ group. Over the past 14 years,

the program has been supported by grants from the United States Golf Association, the LPGA Foundation, the

Women’s Sports Foundation - Go Girl Go Program, Hank Aaron Chasing Your Dream, and the PGA of America

Growth of the Game Grants. Successful girls are a feeder pool for Women’s Collegiate Golf Teams. The program

has facilitated college scholarship for a host of girls.

Ms. Gould’s has received much recognition for her work and support of women and youth, as well as for

growing the game of golf. She was honored at the 2011 Trumpet Awards: High Tea with High Heels for her

achievements, and in 2009, 2010, and 2011 she was recognized as a member of the Top 100 African American

Women of Influence in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business League. She was inducted into the 2008 Class of the

YWCA Academy of Women Achievers and in May of 2006, she was inducted into the African American Golfer’s

Hall of Fame. She was featured in the African American Golfer’s Digest - 2004 Spring Edition, as “One of the

Amazing Black Women in the Golf Industry”. Her Foundation was honored by the USGA and PGA as a member

of the African American Golf Pioneers and the Atlanta Business League as the Non-Traditional Business of the

Year for 2011. She most recently was honored to receive the Barack Obama Presidential Lifetime Achievement

Award, honoring her achievements as a philanthropist and community volunteer.

Ms. Gould holds a B.S. in Mathematics with a double major in Economics from Fisk University and an M.A. in

Economics from the University of Michigan. She also received an Executive MBA in International Business,

studied Strategic Financial Management at Penn State and completed a curriculum on Women in Global

Management.

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September 2001 was a milestone year for Ms. Gould. She retired from a 23-year career as a senior executive in

the communications industry, where she gained extensive experience in financial and operational

management, productivity improvements, operational change, organizational motivation, team building and

relationship development. LaJean is adept at negotiating between business requirements and resource

restrictions, managing outside vendors and enforcing fact-based planning to drive change within an

organization. Her career in

communications has enabled her to emerge as a leader in program deployment and operational management.

LaJean is determined, goal oriented, and gifted with the ability to stay focused. As a result, she develops,

motivates, and builds high performing teams producing extraordinary results. These skills have earned her

rewards and recognition throughout her career and have been instrumental in her ability to manage and grow

the Women in Golf Foundation and its programs.

She devotes a considerable amount of time to business, civic, and community organizations. She is a member of

the Browns Mill Women’s Golf Association, the Divot Divas, and served for 7 years as the Secretary/Treasurer

of The Sugar Creek Women’s Golf Association. She currently serves on the Junior Golf Committee of the

Georgia State Golf Association, the board of the Georgia Black United Fund, Editorial Advisory Board African

American Golfer’s Digest magazine and volunteers for the PGA FedEx Cup Tour Championship. LaJean has

served on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, Inc., and a host of other

non-profit Boards. She is a very proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter.

LaJean is a wife, mother, grandmother, and community activist. She is determined to make a difference not

only in the golf industry, but also in the Women in Golf Foundation, and her community.

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Schedule of Events 

MONDAY - June 10, 2019 – THURSDAY - June 13, 2019 (Early Arrivals)

3:00pm

Hotel Check-In @ Innisbrook Golf Resort 36750 US Hwy 19 North,

Palm Harbor, FL

Tee Times Vary

Based on Availability

North Course, South Course,

Island Course and

Copperhead

Optional Practice Rounds @Innisbrook Golf Resort

● Contact - (727) 942-5220

● North or South Course - $35

● Island Course - $45

● Copperhead $85

THURSDAY - June 13, 2019 (Check-In, Practice Rounds, Cocktail Reception)

3:00 PM

Hotel Check-In @ Innisbrook Golf Resort 36750 US Hwy 19 North,

Palm Harbor, FL

Tee Times Vary

Based on Availability

North Course, South Course,

Island Course and

Copperhead

Optional Practice Rounds @Innisbrook Golf Resort

● Contact - (727) 942-5220

● North or South Course - $35

● Island Course - $45

● Copperhead $85

5:00 - 8:00 PM Please visit and support our Eagle Sponsors during this time.

Tournament Registration/Cocktail Reception @ Edinburgh Hall

ATTIRE – COME AS YOU ARE / CASUAL / COMFY

Cash Bar for Cocktails and Specialty Drinks, LIGHT Hors D ’Oeuvres

FRIDAY - June 14, 2019 (Tournament – Day 1)

6:30 AM

Breakfast Buffet @ the clubhouse where you play:

North & South Courses: Market Salamander Grille

Island Course: Turnberry Pub

Included Daily in Hospitality Price for Tournament Guests.

8:00 AM

Shotgun Start

● North Course

● South Course

● Island Course

Day 1 of Tournament @ Innisbrook Golf Resort

ATTIRE – TEAM COLORS AND OUTFITS

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Schedule of Events (Continued) 

SATURDAY - June 15, 2019 (Tournament – Day 2)

6:30 AM

Breakfast Buffet @ the clubhouse where you play:

North & South Courses: Market Salamander Grille

Island Course: Turnberry Pub

Included Daily in Hospitality Price for Tournament Guests.

8:00 AM

Shotgun Start

● North Course

● South Course

● Island Course

Day 2 of Tournament @ Innisbrook Golf Resort

ATTIRE – TEAM COLORS AND OUTFITS

6:00 PM – Vendors, Cash Bar, DJ 6:45 PM – Program Starts

7:00 PM – Dinner Served

21st Annual Awards Party @Innisbrook Golf Resort

ATTIRE – ALL WHITE, ALRIGHT!!! WEAR WHITE YOUR WAY

Dress it Up or Down for this Night on the Town

Dinner, Awards Presentation, and Music

DJ Services Provided by Eric Parker, Atlanta, GA

SUNDAY - June 13, 2019 (Check-Out, Safe Travels)

11:00 AM Check-Out @ Innisbrook Golf Resort

Safe Travels to All!!!

Innisbrook Tram Service: Tram service begins at 6:00 a.m. and continues to 1:00 a.m.

depending on activity level at the resort.

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Shopping Locations and Special Discounts 

Lori’s Golf Shoppe 10000 Beach Drive S.W.

Calabash, NC 28467 (910) 575-0871 (800) 606-0871

https://lorisgolfshoppe.com/ Lori’s will provide an online discount for shoppers during the tournament 20% off all regular priced items.

Clearance Items are priced as marked, no additional discount. *coupon can be found in tee gift bag

Local Shopping Countryside Mall – 6 miles from the Resort

Stores, Restaurants and Ice-Skating Rink

The International Mall – Tampa

24-hour Walmart – 1 mile away

Sponge Docks – Tarpon Springs

Quaint and Touristy Store

ShipSticks Discount: 10% Off Shipment Order

Discount Link Website: www.shipsticks.com - Click Discount Link above to claim your discount.

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General Tournament Information 

OVERVIEW Tournament is a 2-day 36-Hole Stroke Play Tournament play in accordance with the 2019 USGA Rules of

Golf except as modified by local rules or the Tournament Committee. All participants will play by the same

rules, from the red tees, whether competitive, sassy seniors or non-competitive. The tournament will be

played on the Island, North and South courses at Innisbrook Golf Resort on Friday, June 14 and Saturday June

15 with an 8 AM shotgun start both days. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded at the banquet

held at ?????on Saturday starting at 6 PM.

The competitor with the lowest 2-day gross score will be the Gross Tournament Champion and the

player with the lowest 2-day net score will be the Low Net Tournament Champion. The gross and

net champion will be lifted from their flight and 4 prizes awarded in each flight, 1st through 4th place.

Tournament rules are covered in the section below. There were major changes to the rules of golf

effective January 1, 2019, please review so are knowledgeable and ready to play. A summary of the

new rule is can be found at

http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules-hub/rules-modernization/major-changes/maj

or-changes.html. We have also included the Local Acknowledgement. Brief statements on the 20

Most Important Changes and some Tips on Pace of Play are attached as separate documents.

FRIENDLY FIRE “TOWEL” STATE COMPETITION

A state must have at least 5 golfers to qualify for this competition. The winner will be determined

by combining the total of the 5 lowest scores on Friday (Day 1) and the 5 lowest scores on Saturday

(Day 2) for each state. (This could be 10 scores from 10 different individuals). Winning team name

is recorded. FLIGHTS AND PAIRINGS Participants are flighted and paired based on division of play - competition, sassy senior or non-competition.

Non-Competition - All participants for the non-competitive division are in 1 flight and paired

randomly as handicap is not required. Awards are given based on scorecard drawing. The chance

of winning is increased by submitting a scorecard for both days. Scores will not be tallied.

Competition and Sassy Seniors – Participants are flighted by division and handicap within the

division. The May 15 index is used to determine handicap, capped at 40. Pairings for Day 1 (Friday)

is based on handicap. Pairings for Day 2 will be based on Day 1 results.

An individual’s score for Day 1 and Day 2 is combined to determine winners. If there is a tie, the

winner will be determined by a review of the scores on the #1 handicap holes for Day 1 and Day 2.

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The golfer with the lowest score will be the winner. If the scores are still equal, we will review the

scores for the #2 handicap hole, etc.

The Tournament Committee reserves the right to re-flight a golfer if there is a significant difference

in scores relative to their handicap and assigned flight. Please keep in mind that every effort is

made to make this tournament as fair as possible, fun for all, and to allow everyone an opportunity

to win.

PROXIMITY PRIZES All participants, competition, sassy seniors and non-competition, compete for the closest to the pin

and longest/straightest drive prizes. There will be 1 closest to the pin on each course on day 1 and

day 2. There will be a longest drive or straightest drive on each course on day 1 and day 2.

SCORE CARDS Players should exchange score cards with an opponent in your group. The scorekeeper will sign the

card. The golfer should double check the score before also signing the card. Turn in all signed cards

to the Pro Shop. Once the card is turned in no changes will be made. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

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Rules Information  

RULES OF PLAY

1. Play under and in accordance with USGA 2019 Rules of Golf except as modified by local rules

or the Tournament Committee. 2. All participants will play by the same rules including non-competition. 3. Play the ball as it lies, Rule 9.1. 4. Ball in penalty areas (bodies of water or other areas as defined by the committee) is played

in accordance with Rule 17

http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules/rules-2019/rules-of-golf/rule-17.html. 5. In accordance with Rule 21.2 Maximum Score, the tournament Committee has capped the

maximum score as double par plus 1 for all players. 6. Cell phone usage during competition is limited to tournament related functions (i.e. GPS, Rules of

Golf, Golf Genius,etc.) and emergency situations. Your phone must be on silent during competition.

7. The following will result in player disqualification: ● Failure to report to designated tee box at starting time

● Failure to exchange scorecard at the beginning of play

● Playing a hole out of sequence

● Failure to sign scorecard or signing incorrect scorecard

● Leaving the course without turning in a scorecard

8. If there is any doubt as to procedure, play a second ball; announce you are hitting a 2nd ball

and which one you will score if allowed. Request a ruling prior to attesting scorecard. 9. All golfers should direct questions to the Golf Pro or designated Rule Official for any rules

questions during the tournament or make note of your question and check in with the Golf

Pro before signing and turning in your scorecard. 10. Please avoid slow play. Marshalls will be actively on the course to help facilitate pace of play.

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Local Acknowledgements  

USGA RULES GOVERNS ALL PLAY • Green Stakes with white caps define Out-of-Bounds.

• Red Lines and Red Markers define Lateral Hazards.

• All measurements are to the center of the greens.

• Please place rakes outside of bunkers.

• Golf course is irrigated with non-potable water — do not drink.

• Please do not feed the wildlife. Harassing or harming wildlife is prohibited by law and management.

• If lightning is observed in the area, USGA recommends the following safety tips:

SEEK SHELTER at course restroom facilities:

South Course — located at holes 7, 12 and 15

North Course — located at 5, 9, 10 and 14

Island Course — located at holes 4, 6, 13 and 14

Or return to the clubhouse.

AVOID open areas, water, isolated trees, machinery and golf carts.

In the event of an approaching storm, please adhere to course guidelines. Play at your own risk

• Please Adhere to Pace of Play: Maximum of 15 Minutes per hole.

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2018 Tournament Winners 

Congratulations to the 

2018 Team Competition Winner 

BMWGA - GA  

Individual Champion – Patricia Gregory 

FLIGHT CHAMPIONS 

POSITION FLIGHT PLAYER TOTAL 36 HOLE

SCORE STATE

1st Flight 1 Gayle Hazelwood 171 VA - Lady Smashers

1st Flight 2 Marilyn Cole 170 VA - Lady Smashers

1st Flight 3 Bonnie

Bunch-Glover 171 GA

1st Flight 4 JaDawn

Muhammad 176 TN

1st Flight 5 Jewell Braswell 183 GA

1st Flight 6 Debra Shepherd 179 IL

1st Flight 7 Deborah Powell 192 GA

1st Flight 8 Richetta Johnson 196 VA - Lady Smashers

1st Flight 9 Geraldine Nathan 202 GA

1st Flight 10 Gail Eubanks 191 NC

1st Flight 11 Rhonda Watlington 198 IN

1st Flight 12 Annie Jenkins 220 FL

1st Sassy Senior A Patricia Gregory 166 GA

1st Sassy Senior B Diane Sickmen 198 TN

1st Sassy Senior C Laura Britton 206 GA

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2019 BMWGA BOARD AND COMMITTEES 

BMWGA BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS PRESIDENT Felecia Dawson

VICE PRESIDENT Joyce Evans

TREASURER Melody Mixon

RECORDING SECRETARY Doris Chambers

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Joyce Davidson

ASSISTANT TREASURER Victoria Washington

PARLIAMENTARIAN Marva Simpson

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Gwendolyn Armstead

SOCIAL COMMITTEE CHAIR Betty Prichard

HANDICAP CHAIR Bettie Dixon

PLAY DAY COORDINATOR Margaret Bolden

TECHNOLOGY CHAIR Stacey Terrell

MB FASHION COORDINATOR Victoria Washington

INVITATIONAL AND GA / AL SHOOTOUT Lena Tice

9-HOLE LEAGUE COORDINATOR Elaina George

BY-LAWS COMMITTEE Cecelia Hunter

2019 TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR Marva Simpson

TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR Cecelia Corbin Hunter

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR Lena Tice

TECHNOLOGY Melody Mixon

COMMUNICATIONS and SOCIAL MEDIA Stacey Terrell

SPONSORSHIP Joyce Davidson

TEE GIFTS AND PRIZES Joyce Evans

HOSPITALITY Margaret Bolden

COMMITTEE ADVISOR Twanda Mickle

BMWGA PRESIDENT Felecia Dawson

Special thanks to all BMWGA Members and Tournament Volunteers for their support and participation throughout the year in making the BMWGA

21st Annual Golf Tournament a success. 

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2019 Eagle Sponsor - Blue Lotus Creations 

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2019 Eagle Sponsor - GOLF2WIN 

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2019 Birdie Sponsor Acknowledgements 

ReLeaf Alchemy 

Provide 100% Natural CBD Topical Products

CBD Topical Balms, Oils   

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Special Thanks  

Graphic Designer (Hotel Key Card Design) – Xeric “Cornbread” Kirk 

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Hotel Key Cards – ABC Printing Company 

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Tournament Gift – ePromos 

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DJ – Eric Parker 

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Rules Bag Tag – Rule Caddy 

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Thank you for 21 Amazing Years! 

See You in 2020!!! 

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