Inaugural Women’s Golf Day set for June 7

More than 400 golf facilities in 18 countries will participate in the inaugural International Women’s Golf Day (WGD) June 7.

WGD will be celebrated between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., when women and girls will be introduced to the game in an inviting and fun environment. The event also encourages existing and former golf enthusiasts to attend with an opportunity to tee it up for nine holes. From 4:00-6:00 p.m. all participants will have the option of two hours of lessons or an on-course 9-hole experience. From 6:00-8:00 p.m. attendees will participate in a celebratory gathering where they’ll socialize, network, and receive information on ways to become more involved in golf (i.e. program’s lessons, leagues, clinics).

“Women play a critical role in the success of the golf industry,” says Steve Mona, CEO of the World Golf Foundation. “Nearly 23 percent of all golfers in the U.S. are female and the creation of Women’s Golf Day is an opportunity to increase awareness, participation, and showcase golf as a fun activity for people of all ages.”

At its core, WGD has the united support of 17 veteran golf industry and business professionals, each volunteering their time and/or service to help execute this worldwide event.

The WGD initiative is gaining attention from female leaders in sports, too. “There has never been a better time for women in sports and in business, and everyone knows golf is instrumental in many business relationships,” says Motivational Speaker Dr. Jen Welter, the NFL’s First Female Coach. “International Women’s Golf Day is a great way to get women in the game, on many levels. I am honored to take part in this historical event.”

According to event organizers, Women’s Golf Day has created positive momentum globally, and that momentum continues to grow. “It’s both amazing and gratifying to know that we’ll have participation in every time zone worldwide,” said Event Founder Elisa Gaudet. “Not only will we introduce new players to the game in an inviting and inclusive manner, participants will be able to share their experiences through social media and see how they’re actually part of a global community, doing the same thing, on the same day, around the world.”

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