Westchester Women Mark 44 Years of Golf

The Lower Westchester Women’s Golf League, which was formed in 1968 by eight women who worked for IBM in Armonk, celebrated its 44th year playing  at the Pleasantville Country Club and its predecessor organizations on Wednesday nights May through August.   

After playing nine rounds as part of the league’s annual Fun/Awards Night on August 28th, fifty-one members and guests continued their celebration at Unique Affairs restaurant. President Diane Dempsey of Harrison gave out champion awards, 2nd place awards, most pars, most birdies, most improved and ringers. Dempsey thanked members for their continued support of the league, officers of the league for their efforts, Director of Golf Rich Rizzo and Grounds Superintendent Ed Kaufman and their staffs, as well as Unique Affairs, where the group dined after play throughout the season.

Although initially open to IBM employees only, the league expanded its membership in the early 1990’s to include other golfers as well and draws members from Westchester, Connecticut and New Jersey. Long-time members of the league who still play include Vice President Special Events Sue Aldrich of Port Chester, who joined the league in 1970, and President Diane Dempsey, in 1972.

The group has continued to play in Pleasantville on Wednesday nights May through August and will begin its 45th year at the Pleasantville Country Club on May 7, 2014.