Women's Golf Association of Philadelphia

We are keeping the entire Rose family in our thoughts and prayers with news of the passing of legend, Bobbie Rose. Those who knew her are so much better for it. We are going to miss seeing her drives off the first tee at the Griscom, Mater et Filia, and Barnhard tournaments, all of which she played in up until a couple years ago. Her competitive spirit and love of the game were infectious. You will be missed Bobbie Rose. Louise "Bobbie" Rose passed away peacefully on Sund...ay December 20, 2020 at her home in Meadowbrook, PA. She was a month shy of her 105th birthday. She was an outstanding athlete from her earliest years, excelling in swimming, hockey, tennis and basketball at Cheltenham HS, where she was named the school's top athlete 4 straight years. She attended Temple Univ,, majoring in Phys Ed. and for those 4 years, she dominated several sports, adding Badminton to her list of sports, qualifying for the nationals in New York. After college, Bobbie married Leon Rose and had two children, Bonnie and Michael. After Michael's birth, the couple took up a new sport, golf and it became their passion, taking vacations at the Greenbriar and becoming great friends with Sam Snead over 25 years. Bobbie picked up the game quickly, and in her second year playing, she won the Club Championship at Ashbourne CC in 1947, the first of 13 consecutive titles, before joining Philmont CC, where she won the title in her first year there in 1960. Bobbie played at a high level in WGAP and PA State Women's tournaments over the next 50 years, winning the WGAP Griscom Cup with son Michael a record 11 times, also winning the WGAP Mater et Filia 4 times with daughter Bonnie. She seemed to get better with age. At age 90, Bobbie shot in the 80's five times, also winning a tournament at Merion GC with Bonnie. That year, the Women's GAP gave Bobbie its highest award, making her an honorary member,. At age 92, Bobbie shot a 92 to win the WGAP Class B Super Senior title, an event for ladies age 65 and up. At age 98, Bobbie was honored again, being inducted into the Phila. Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, joining her 2 children. On her 99th birthday, Bobbie, did it again, shooting better than her age, this time with a 96 at Ballen Isles in FL. She could still be seen hitting balls on the range at Philmont at age 103. Also an outstanding artist in painting, pen and ink, sculpting, wood carving, clay molding and soldering, Bobbie's house is like a museum of modern art. She was busy with several projects in the days before her death. She is survived by her children Bonnie George(Peter Scheid) and Michael(Sara) along with 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Donations in her memory can be sent to The First Tee of Phila, JW Platt Caddie Scholarships, Women Golfers Give Back, Maccabi USA, and The Phila Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

We are mourning the loss of one of our members. Ann Wilcox, of Lulu Country Club, lost her long battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 28. An avid golfer and constant supporter of WGAP, she will be missed. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/ann-wilcox-obituary

Last day of the season! Beautiful golf course, foggy day, great field. Nice way to finish up 2020.

WGAP members well represented on the leaderboard for the PA State 4-Ball at West Shore CC! Congrats to Jackie Rogowicz and Isabella DiLisio (Champions), Liz Haines and Barb Pagana (Open Division Gross Champions), and Sandy Cooper and Jeanne Craft (Open Division Net Champions).

Couldn’t ask for a more beautiful morning for the Charlotte N. Barnhard Cup! Good luck to our 120 player field!

Excited to watch some great golf these next two days for the WGAP Farnum Cup! Good luck to all!

Couldn’t ask for a more beautiful day for the BCD Husband Wife Championships!

Congrats to our Boyle Cup Championship Flight winners, Brian and Megan McGowan!

Our first delay of the season. Rain, rain, go away! Our J. Wood Platt Class A players want to play! ***Update: Tournament cancelled for today. We are rescheduling for September 24. ***

Congrats to our 2020 Griscom Cup Champions, Ellen Miller and Addison West!

Going to be a hot one today for our 2020 Griscom Cup!

Sad to see this one end. What a battle! 40 holes! Samantha Perrotta won on the 4th extra hole. Congrats to both Sam and Alyssa Roland for a phenomenal match.

An epic battle still continues for the 2020 WGAP Women’s Match Championship! Extra holes for Samantha Perrotta and Alyssa Roland. On to hole 38!

Congrats to Philadelphia Cricket’s Marji Goldman for winning the 2020 Match Play Championship Second Flight. Runner-up - Susie Kirk (Tavistock).

Congrats to Liddie McCook, WGAP Match Play 1st Flight Winner! Runner- Up - Tracy Albertelli

Live scoring for the matches today. https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/6125785272236938645