KIRKLAND, Wash. (April 24, 2006) – Women golfers of all abilities – and even those who are thinking of taking up the game – are invited to join members of the Seattle Chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association in a weeklong celebration of "Women’s Golf Week." Events include both golf and social activities.
Now in its second year, American Express Women’s Golf Week is a precedent-setting collaboration of the top U.S. golf organizations aimed at increasing the participation of women in golf. Scheduled to be held at more than 1,000 golf facilities across the U.S. from Saturday, June 3 through Saturday, June 10, the celebration will offer women 14 years of age and older free golf lessons and golf-related networking and social activities customized by each host facility.
Activities being offered by the Seattle Chapter of EWGA include:
June 4 (1 p.m. – 5 p.m.) Putting Party at The Rusty Putter, The Golf Club at Newcastle
June 5-8 "Test Drive an EWGA 9-hole League" (various locations and times)
June 6 (6 p.m.) "Cook Less – Golf More" at Dinner’s Ready, University District Kitchen in Seattle
June 9 (6 p.m.) "Cook Less – Golf More" at Dinner’s Ready, Totem Lake Kitchen in Kirkland
June 10 (noon check-in) Rally For A Cure® Golf Tournament, McCormick Woods Golf Course
More details on each event, including fees and registration forms, are available online by visiting www.ewgaseattle.org
Mary Allan, president of the Seattle Chapter of EWGA, said the local group invites women who want to learn to play the game along with experienced golfers who want to sharpen their skills to join members during the weeklong observance. "One of EWGA’s main objectives is to motivate and educate women to utilize golf for personal growth and corporate enhancement by creating opportunities to bond, network and enjoy the game of golf."
Cheri Brennan, the chapter’s liaison for the American Express Women’s Golf Week, said the program was developed in response to input from golf industry leaders who want to grow the sport of golf. "We’ve organized a variety of fun and affordable golf and social activities to introduce women to EWGA and some of the opportunities we provide for learning the game, developing skills and meeting other women golfers."
About EWGA
Founded in 1991, the EWGA exists to provide opportunities for women to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf for business and for life. The not-for-profit association has more than 20,000 members in 115 chapters across the U.S. and Canada. Three joining options are available starting at $90 annually.
A recently released study by the PGA of America indicated the economic impact of an EWGA chapter is $577,000 in annual golf related spending, using an average chapter size of 163 women. (For Seattle, with 350-plus members, that translates to an economic impact of more than $1.4 million.) The PGA’s study, reported in its Play Golf America annual report, found that EWGA members spent an average of $3,993 on golf fees, lessons, equipment, and food and beverage in the past 12 months. About two-thirds of the membership (63 percent) also reported annual spending of $2,212 on golf-related travel.
Information on EWGA Seattle is available online at www.ewgaseattle.org or by calling the chapter hotline, 206-781-5813. The local chapter, established in 1993, has around 350 members and offers a variety of golf-related activities including weekly leagues, clinics, seminars, weekend outings and tournaments. Golfers of all abilities are welcomed.
About Women’s Golf Week
WGW is a joint undertaking of The PGA of America, GOLF 20/20, PGA TOUR, LPGA, the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), the United States Golf Association (USGA), the First Tee and EWGA. Golfers can visit www.playgolfamerica.com and enter their zip code to find events in their area.
Fund-raising at several host facilities will benefit the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement, a nationwide campaign to make women aware of their risk for heart disease, the No. 1 cause of death and to take action to reduce that risk. Go Red For Women provides women with tips and information on healthy eating, exercise and risk factor reduction, such as smoking cessation, weight maintenance, blood pressure control and blood cholesterol management. All funds raised go to support the women-specific and women-related initiatives of the American Heart Association, including awareness, research, education and community programs for heart disease among women.
Contact:
Cheri Brennan
Communications Chair
EWGA-Seattle
425.957-0654
Chapter Hotline
206.781-5813
Website www.ewgaseattle.org
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