The Lady of the Links

An October 2026 Dispatch from GCWGA

The Final Putt, the Last Word, and a Season to Remember

Dearest Ladies of GCWGA,

What a season! Mother Nature seemed determined to turn our fairways into water hazards, testing both our patience and our waterproof shoes.

Then came September. Glorious September! At last, the golf weather we’d been waiting for all summer. One suspects Mother Nature finally remembered that golf is meant to be played on grass, not underwater.

And what a finish! Champions crowned, friendships strengthened, scholarships supported, and extraordinary women making it all possible.

So, dear readers, pour yourself a cup of tea—or perhaps something more festive—as we celebrate the highlights of 2026 and take a peek at what awaits us in 2027.

A Season Worth Celebrating

From Spring Team and the Metropolitan Championships to the Low Kent, Crystal Bowl, Nine, Wine & Dine, High Kent, and Fall Team, our 2026 season offered spirited competition, memorable performances, and friendships extending well beyond the eighteenth green.

Congratulations to our champions and every lady who embraced the competition. Trophies may gather dust, but a spectacular putt can remain the subject of clubhouse conversation for decades.

Among the season’s memorable occasions, one tournament reminded us that golf’s greatest rewards aren’t always found on a scorecard.

The SHE Tournament — Where Champions Make a Difference

September 14, 2026 | Blue Ash Golf Course

The SHE (Scholarship for Higher Education) Tournament brings together competition, camaraderie, and generosity in support of young women pursuing higher education.

This year’s ladies certainly gave us something to celebrate!

2026 SHE Tournament Results

Place	Club	Score
1st	TPC River’s Bend	5 Under Par
2nd	Camargo Club	3 Under Par*
3rd	Triple Crown Country Club	3 Under Par
4th	Summit Hills	1 Under Par

Camargo Club won the tie-break for second place.

Meet Our Winning Teams

1st Place — TPC River’s Bend
Bev Weeks · Celina Gronau · Unae Mueller · Jennifer Daulton

2nd Place — Camargo Club
Sally Leyman · Lynne Schneebeck · Kathy Barton · Mimi Gibson

3rd Place — Triple Crown Country Club
Kendall Reynolds · Cathy Musgrave · Ruth Ann Weiss · Traci Medlin

4th Place — Summit Hills
Jenny Brallier · Suzy Wera · Lisa Cox · Maryann Bromwell

A wonderful showing by all our competitors and a meaningful reminder of what this tournament makes possible.

We also remember Robin Kofler, one of the Scholarship Foundation’s founders and a devoted leader of the SHE Tournament. Her legacy lives on through the educational opportunities this cherished tradition creates.

Sometimes the most meaningful score is the difference we make beyond the fairway.

A Most Deserved Round of Applause

Behind every successful GCWGA season stands a remarkable group of women who generously share their time, talents, and enthusiasm.

Robin Smith, GCWGA President, deserves special recognition for her outstanding leadership throughout 2026. Her thoughtful guidance and commitment have been invaluable. Leading accomplished women golfers requires vision, patience, and perhaps the occasional diplomatic swing. Robin has handled it all with grace.

We also recognize Holly Jones, Immediate Past President, whose continued service as a trusted consultant and advisor has provided valuable experience and guidance. Her presidential term may have concluded, but her influence remains very much in play.

Our appreciation extends to Juliet Tissot, Secretary, for keeping us informed and organized, and Ginger Lippmeier-Suarez, Treasurer, for her careful financial stewardship.

Special recognition goes to Dee Oppedisano and Allison Mayborg for their dedication to our tournaments, Linda Ball for Spring Team, Megan Candee for Fall Team, and Trisha Reperowitz for helping introduce Golf Genius into our team competitions.

And to Georgianne Koch and the entire GCWGA Scholarship Foundation team, whose dedication makes educational opportunities possible for young women, we offer heartfelt gratitude.

To our Board, tournament chairs, captains, delegates, and every volunteer who contributed throughout the year, you are the heart of this association.

The true strength of GCWGA is not found in its trophies, but in the extraordinary women who make everything possible.

Fall Delegates Meeting & Looking Ahead to 2027

Fall Delegates Meeting

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
9:00 AM | Kenwood Country Club
Attendance: GCWGA Club Delegates
Virtual Participation: Zoom available

Our delegates will gather to review the season, share updates, and begin preparing for 2027. Those unable to attend in person may participate via Zoom using connection details provided through GCWGA communications.

Your Invitation to 2027

While the October meeting is for club delegates, the opportunities ahead belong to our entire GCWGA community.

Make 2027 the year you try something new!

Enter a tournament, join a team competition, invite a fellow golfer, or volunteer to support an event.

Watch for next year’s schedule and opportunities through your club delegates and GCWGA communications.

After all, dear readers, the most memorable rounds often begin with the words, “Would you like to join us?”

Did You Know, Dear Reader?

Speaking of the traditions that make GCWGA special, one deserves a moment of remembrance.

The Kent Memorial honors Mrs. Sidney (Lenore) B. Kent, who devoted herself to teaching young golfers the rules, ethics, and courtesies of the game.

Established following her passing in 1954, the tournament continues to honor her commitment to sportsmanship more than seventy years later.

Quite a legacy for one remarkable lady.

The Lady’s Lesson from the Fairway

The Best Shot Is Often the Next One

Perhaps that’s the enduring beauty of golf: it reminds us that perfection is neither required nor particularly realistic.

We’ve all missed a short putt, found an unfortunate bunker, or watched a promising drive disappear into the trees.

But the game always offers another opportunity.

Another shot. Another hole. Another round with friends.

And isn’t that rather wonderful?

A Little Mystery, Dear Readers…

One cannot help but wonder…

After a season of observations, occasional mischief, and dispatches from the fairways, has anyone discovered whose rather distinctive writing style your Lady of the Links has been borrowing?

Surely, a clever lady among us has recognized the inspiration!

And because a little intrigue deserves a sweet reward, the first person to post the correct answer on the GCWGA Facebook page will win a box of delicious Blue Chip Cookies!

Courtesy of the Blue Chip Cookie Company, of course.

So put on your thinking caps, dear readers. A certain famous storyteller would surely approve of a little friendly competition.

And remember, a lady never reveals all her secrets… at least not before the cookies have been claimed!

Until We Meet Again

As we close another memorable season, may we carry forward the laughter, friendships, and shared moments that make GCWGA so special.

To our snowbirds, may your winter fairways be sunny. To those remaining in Cincinnati, may autumn grant you a few more beautiful rounds.

Until our paths cross again on the fairway, remember: the best part of golf is often the company we keep.

Yours in golf and your happy place,

The Lady of the Links

May your drives be long, your putts be true, and your friendships grow stronger with every round.