Longboat Key Golf Club welcomes back winter players

By Dana Kampa
| 5:00 a.m. November 11, 2025

The Longboat Key Club Key Niners brought their A-game for a bit of friendly competition at their opener tee off for The Women's Nine Hole Golf Association on Nov. 6.

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From fairway to runway, the members of The Women's Nine Hole Golf Association enjoyed a full itinerary with their Nov. 6 opening luncheon at the Longboat Key Club.

President Lynn McBrier welcomed back the group of golfers for a mixed-format scramble, luncheon and fashion show that afternoon.

She thanked all the members who played roles in organizing the season's upcoming activities, but especially those serving on the steering committee.

"Thank you to those who have stepped forward this year," she added. "Your commitment to help is greatly appreciated. You're giving service to something that is a valuable part of the lives of the Key Niners. It is truly an honor to be your chair. Let the games begin."

Members are already looking forward to the "Frosty Frolick" festive tournament on Dec. 9 with the Women's Golf Association. Swing for the Cure will take place on Feb. 24.

Betsy Juliano, Debbie Rand, Shawna West and Denise Schweminer participated in the opening luncheon for the Longboat Key Club Key Niners on Nov. 6.

Lynn McBrier, president of the Longboat Key Club Women's Nine Hole Golf Association, thanks those who have helped organize this season's events.

Bunny Skirboll, Katheine Kalin, Eileen George and Fremajane Wolfson.

Tables applaud the winners of a mixed-format scramble on Nov. 6 at Longboat Key Club.

Lynn McBrier, president of the Longboat Key Club Women's Nine Hole Golf Association, dazzles during the fashion show at the opener luncheon on Nov. 6.

Michelle Papier is all smiles while sporting her golf set at the Longboat Key Club Women's Nine Hole Golf Association fashion show and season opener.

Key Niner Carolyn Christian doesn't let anything get in her way of enjoying the women's golf association's opener and fashion show.

The Longboat Key Club Women's Nine Hole Golf Association looks forward to upcoming events, including the fast-approaching "Frosty Frolick."

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Dana Kampa

Dana Kampa is the Longboat Key neighbors reporter for the Observer. She first ventured into journalism in her home state of Wisconsin, going on to report community stories everywhere from the snowy mountains of Washington State to the sunny shores of the Caribbean. She has been a writer and photographer for more than a decade, covering what matters most to readers.