Bayer announces Women in Golf attendees

The Turf and Ornamental business of Bayer, within the company’s Crop Science division, announced the names of the 50 women from the U.S. and Canada who have been carefully selected from a broad field of applicants to attend the exclusive Bayer Women in Golf event that runs from Sept. 18 – 20.

Women in Golf panel at the 2019 Golf Industry Show. L to R Trish, Leasha, Jessica and Miranda (Photo: Golfdom staff)

This educational event will bring in 50 women highly involved in the turf and golf industry from across North America for the opportunity to partake in professional development, personal development and agronomics. In addition, women will be able learn from and engage with other female professionals in the industry. The agenda includes a variety of insightful professionals from Bayer as well as other organizations that will participate in panels and lead discussions.

“This year’s Women in Golf event is an important step for Bayer bringing diversity and inclusion into the market. Bayer is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and it is a value we want to share and expand in the market,“ said Will MacMurdo, head of Bayer U.S. Turf and Ornamentals business.

“The excitement and passion this event has brought to many women is inspiring and contagious,” said Keith Bartlett, Bayer territory sales manager in Canada. “We’re looking forward to bringing an incredible experience to another group of inspiring women at this inaugural North American event.”

The following professionals were selected to participate in this unique and invaluable experience (listed in alphabetical order):