First impressions are everything. On average it takes anywhere from seven seconds to five minutes to form a first impression and a big part of that is the initial handshake. So, with that in mind, the attendees of Women in Golf introduced themselves using their best handshakes. Not too firm, not a dead fish, just right. (Photo: Golfdom Staff)

The opening reception for Women in Golf gave attendees a chance to relax and get to know one another. A “Find Your Kind” activity divided attendees into groups and had them work to answer the question “Why is an event like Women in Golf important?” Want to know their answers? Check out our blog post here. L to R: Alexandra Hills, Bay Hill Club & Lodge; Sally Jones, Benson Golf Club; Carey Hofner, The Club at Cordillera; Miranda Robinson, Cordova Bay Golf Course. (Photo: Golfdom Staff)

Golfdom‘s very own Bethany Chambers (center) led a panel discussion with the speakers from the first day of the event. L to R: Carol Rau, founder, Career Advantage; Kimberly Erusha, Ph.D., managing director of the USGA Green Section; Sheryl Wells, Ph.D., field development representative for Bayer; Kerry Whale, senior territory manager at Allturf Ltd. (Photo: Golfdom Staff)

On the last day of the event, attendees participated in an activity to find out their working styles and how they tend to act in certain situations. The purpose was to help them learn how to respond when challenges arise during the course of their careers. (Photo: Golfdom Staff)

The event hosted 30 attendees from the U.S. and 20 from Canada, though somehow Renee Geyer, Firestone Country Club (second from left) found herself the lone American amongst the Canadians on Wednesday night. L to R: Stacy Reichert, McKenzie Meadows Golf Club; Karen Rumohr, Edmonton Petroleum Golf & Country Club; Carmen Kusiek, Carnmoney Golf & Country Club. (Photo: Golfdom Staff)

Attendees had the opportunity to network and spend some time outside on the grounds of Bayer’s Clayton, N.C. facility during breaks on the first full day of the event. L to R: Joy Negen, Desert Mountain Golf Club; Brandi Merrick, Omni Grove Park Inn; Bethany Chambers, Golfdom magazine. (Photo: Golfdom Staff)

L to R: Elizabeth Hachey, Oliver’s Nest Golf Club, Cardinal 18 Golf Club; Tina Fry, Copperleaf Golf Course; Nancy Dykema, Michigan State University — Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences. (Photo: Golfdom Staff)