Linda's Bridge Table

Thank You for a Wonderful Year of 2025! I am back from Australia, all ready to  excite you with scintillating hands in our "Play and Learn" classes, which are now ongoing every Friday.

9:00-11:30 am. Kindly contact me by text or phone at 561-654-3336 if you are interested, and I will send you a gate pass for Lotus Clubhouse.

Please scroll down to view the current Spring 2026 schedule and class registration details.

When Linda represented South Africa at the 1980 World Bridge Olympics in Valkenburg, Holland, bridge became her lifelong passion. Before this pivotal moment, she served as a Chief Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology, managing a laboratory at a children’s hospital in Johannesburg. Inspired by her international experience,

Linda began teaching bridge at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, leading three classes daily for 45 years. She represented South Africa again at the world level in 1992 and 1993. After relocating to the United States as a World Olympic and international bridge player, she further honed her expertise by attending advanced teaching courses.

She authored Bridge-Wise on conventions and defense in the 1980s and co-wrote Solid Gold Tips to Winning Bridge with Kathie Wei-Sender in 2005. A versatile player, she excels in multiple systems, including Acol, Precision, and Standard American. Now living in Florida, Linda is a dedicated bridge teacher, lecturer, and professional player, sharing her expertise on cruise ships, at country clubs, bridge clubs, and community centers in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Palm Beach. For the past three years, she has been a Zoom teacher for Community Games, with lessons available on YouTube.

♠️ Fall 2026 Bridge Schedule ♥️

Hi Everyone,

Have you ever looked at a bridge hand and thought:

“I know the rule… but what should I actually do here?”

That is exactly why I include a quiz every week in my Play & Learn sessions.

I don't want you to simply listen to a lesson and hope you remember it later. I want to put you in the seat with an actual hand in front of you (and have you make the call).

Why do I give you a weekly quiz?

You learn by doing.
Every quiz puts you in a real bridge situation, making an actual decision. That's the kind of practice that sticks!

You learn WHY, not just the answer.
Anyone can memorize rules. But bridge hands don't always follow the textbook perfectly. I want you to understand the thinking behind your decision, so when you face a completely different hand at the table, you'll still know what to do.

You build confidence through repetition.
The more hands you see and the more decisions you make, the less you hesitate. Small amounts of consistent practice can lead to big improvements in your game.

I'm bringing Play & Learn online!

While I'm in Australia for the next 4½ months, I'm bringing my regular Friday morning Play & Learn to you online.

You'll join me on Zoom while playing the hands together through Shark Bridge.

Here's how it will work:

• I'll present the hand and guide you through the bidding.
• Everyone will play the same hand.
• You'll make your own decisions rather than simply watching someone else play.
• I'll bring everyone back to my teaching table to demonstrate the bidding, play or defense.
• Then you'll return to your table and we'll tackle the next hand.
• And, of course, we'll have a new quiz every week.

This isn't just another Zoom lecture where you sit and watch.

You'll play, think, ask questions and learn together.

FREE PRACTICE SESSION

Before we get started, I'm holding a free practice session so everyone can become comfortable moving between Zoom and Shark Bridge.

Saturday, September 26 at 9:30 AM

This is simply a test run. I'll show you how everything works and make sure everyone is comfortable with the technology.

I've used this format successfully before, including with a class of 25 beginner students, and I'm excited to bring it to my regular players.

Regular Play & Learn

Fridays at 9:00 AM
2½ hours of bridge learning and play
$17 per session

You can now enjoy my Play & Learn sessions from the comfort of your own home, even while I'm thousands of miles away in Australia!

And most importantly, you'll get to practice making the decisions that matter at the bridge table.

If you'd like to participate in the free practice session on September 26, simply reply to this email and let me know.

I look forward to seeing you!

All my best,

— Linda Green 📧 lindajgreen29@gmail.com 📱 561-654-3336

P.S. Stay in Touch! Even while I am away, feel free to reach out via email or text if you have questions about registration or the upcoming schedule.

Play & Learn Sessions

Come join our cozy group of just 6 tables where you'll actually enjoy improving your game! We'll dive into 7/8 hands together each week, and here's what I love about this format – everyone plays the same deals.We will discuss each hand straight after you have played it . You cannot forget what you have  played   while it is still fresh in your mind. You'll have that "aha!" moment when you see what you could have done differently.

The bridgemates keep score for us (no math required!), and we have a fun lucky draw each week for just $15. But honestly, the real reward is in those hand discussions where you'll start recognizing patterns and thinking like the experts do. I've seen players make months of progress in just a few sessions when they understand the "why" behind each play.

As your instructor, I'll be right there to help you spot the opportunities you might miss and guide you away from those tricky spots that can trip up even experienced players. Plus, the friendly competition keeps things interesting while preparing you for real club games.

Details: PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME! We will commence at that time on the button! Come earlier to make up partnerships and have coffee.

• When: Fridays, 9:00 AM–11:30 AM

• Location: Lotus Clubhouse

• Cost: $15 per session (includes lucky draw)

• Contact: Linda J. Green at (561) 654-3336 or lindajgreen29@gmail.com

• Payment Options: PayPal (lindajgreen29@gmail.com) or Zelle for your convenience

  

Join expert bridge teacher Linda Green in this online lesson on Stayman and game-forcing hands, tailored for players with 0-20 masterpoints.

Using BridgeBase’s community games, you’ll learn to use Stayman with 4-card majors, bid game with 10+ HCP, and upgrade hands with doubletons or tens for optimal contracts.

Discover how to find 8-card major fits, avoid overbidding, and play smarter by ruffing losers and managing entries. Mastering these techniques sharpens your bidding precision, boosts partnership communication, and increases your chances of making contracts, giving you a competitive edge and confidence at the table. Interactive Q&A ensures you grasp every tip!

PS.: Note that while this virtual lesson is packed with insights, Linda’s teaching is even more engaging in real life!

In this online class, you’ll learn about invitational bidding in notrump scenarios with 0-20 masterpoint hands, guided by Linda Green from Florida and expert Mike Roberts. Using real hands from BridgeBase.com, the session covers handling 8-9 point hands, using Stayman with 5-4 or 4-4 majors, and avoiding overbidding. You’ll discover strategies like planning your rebid, setting up long suits with the “odd-even rule,” and making lead-directing overcalls based on suit quality.

This video offers practical tips to bid and play smarter, with examples like bidding 2NT to invite game or ducking leads to maintain control. Perfect for beginners, it includes interactive Q&A to build confidence at the table. 

Linda J Green - Master Teacher - 2021

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