Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club on par with pink
The Women's Golf Association raised money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
By
Jessica Salmond
| 12:14 p.m. January 26, 2016
East County
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From pink balls and club socks to visors and shoe laces, the dominant color on the Lakewood Ranch golf course Tuesday, Jan. 26, was pink.
The Women's Golf Association of the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club held a fundraising tournament — Think Pink — to raise money for the Suncoast Chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer awareness.
Approximately 210 club members participated, which raised more than $40,000 for the foundation.
"This is the association's only charity event," said Chairwoman Lisa Deutsch. "As cases of breast cancer increase, this event has more meaning than ever."
The Country Club's golf course was spotted with pink before the tournament.
Tim Holt considers a pair of pink shoelaces.
Brenda Maraman and Claire Murphy
Bruce Windesheim and Coleen Dickenson chat before the tournament started. Dickenson is new to the community and met Windesheim at an event a few weeks ago — he described them as "new friends and bad golfers."
Co-chairwoman Nea Beckerman and Chairwoman Lisa Deutsch
Gail Edelman and Diane Rosenblum help register members for the tournament.
Gary and Tammy Beilser decorate their clubs with dogs and cats. Tammy is a 2-year survivor of breast cancer.
Marian Wolfe and Cindy Pescinski dressed literally head to toe in pink. "We support the cause — we realize the importance," said Wolfe. "And, it's a great, fun way to do it. There's great camaraderie."
Kirsten Olive decorated her hat with pink flowers to support the cause.
Marti Piccirilli practices her put before the tournament.
