West Palm Beach, Florida and Frisco, Texas, United States: The PGA of America has been named as a global partner of Women’s Golf Day (WGD), as part of the Association’s on-going commitment to inclusion and diversity.
The PGA of America will be highlighted as a resource of WomensGolfDay.com, provide access for individuals to use an online directory to find a PGA Coach, and learn more about ways to engage with PGA Jr League.
“The Women’s Golf Day movement is more than just a one-day event – it’s a celebration of girls and women playing golf, as they learn new skills and develop a lifelong love for the game,” said Sandy Cross, Chief People Officer at the PGA of America, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.
“We are focused on growing the game, while also serving our 28,000 PGA Professionals, so this relationship with WGD was a natural step in supporting the women’s game. We look forward to assisting participants with an easy way to learn and become more involved in golf through the support of a PGA Coach,” added Cross.
Elisa Gaudet, Founder of Women’s Golf Day, said: “We are thrilled to have the support of the PGA of America. Our participants look to us as a resource, and we are eager to continue supporting them by helping to connect them with a PGA Coach.
“We look forward to having more PGA Professionals discover the many benefits of WGD, as they host events at their courses in the US and abroad.”
WGD is also supporting the PGA by offering Member Service Requirement (MSR) programme points to PGA Professionals who participate in a variety of activities related to supporting the WGD initiative.
On May 31, WGD Palooza, a one-of-a-kind digital celebration, connected golfers from around the world to golf industry movers and shakers who are creating opportunities for more people to engage with the sport.
By hosting a Women’s Golf Day programme on June 7, PGA Professionals have an opportunity to earn four MSR credits.
This year’s Women’s Golf Day will be conducted at golf facilities around the globe and is a four-hour experience where women and girls can experience the sport for the first time or where current players can play and engage with women interested in golf.