AGA Women’s Amateur Championship
The Amateur Golf Alliance (AGA) is demonstrating their support women’s amateur golf in this country by hosting the inaugural AGA Women’s Amateur Championship, June 6-8 at Coral Creek Club in Placida, Florida.
It will feature 54 holes of stroke play for eligible women, who have completed their collegiate eligibility and are 23 years of age, on or before the first round of the competition.
AGA has also made a commitment to help fund Curtis Cup team members play in amateur events to be prepared to meet the GB&I team, when they meet June 12-14, 2020, at Conwy Golf Club in Wales.
This AGA Women’s Amateur Championship, along with the new Augusta National Women’s Amateur, adds two top-flight events for women golfers.
“Drive On”
The LPGA announced their new marketing slogan and campaign for 2019, “Drive On.” It includes a 30-second video that will air during LPGA broadcasts. Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7VT8pb89-4
LPGA Commissioner, Michael Whan said he had an “aha” moment last fall that led to him rethinking the true value of the LPGA and what they are providing for women.
The LPGA is much more than just a professional golf tour providing a lucrative career for talented young lady golfers. Every tournament helps to educate women on a variety of topics, plus young girls can be inspired to reach new heights by watching the success of the LPGA Tour players.
Golf Opportunities for Women
Parents guiding your girls to golf is a wise option for their future. Not only does golf provide an excellent exercise and outdoor activity, it also helps young women develop social skills. Being on the golf course for several hours allows young women to chat with their playing companions, while at the same time enjoying a sport.
It is a fact that college scholarships to compete on a collegiate women’s golf team go unfilled every year because there are not enough young women golfers to fill them.
Ask any of the young women that have caddied through the Evans Scholars program and earned a full-ride college education, how golf has positively affected their lives.
At least understanding the game and being able to play even at a beginner’s level can help women achieve success in the business world, plus there are jobs available in the golf industry for women that go unfilled every year.
These are just a few of the great reasons to get your girls involved in golf!
