CGI Named Presenting Sponsor; Coors & Others Show Support
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 12, 2006 ï?¾ The Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) Foundation will host its 4th annual fundraising event in support of junior girls golf during the U.S. Women’s Open Championship in June at the Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island. When the best players in women’s golf tee off for this most prestigious tournament, EWGA members, friends and family will be on hand to cheer them on and raise money for the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf program.
In its fourth year, the EWGA at the U.S. Women’s Open presented by CGI attracts attendance and sponsorships from throughout the country. Companies such as CGI, Coors and Turning Stone Resort and Casino as well as dozens of EWGA chapters and individuals generously support this Girls Golf fundraiser. For sponsorship opportunities contact Lissa Putnam at lissa_putnam@ewga.com .
The EWGA package which is available to the public includes the following during the week of the U.S. Women’s Open, June 29 through July 2:
â?¢ one invitation to the Thursday evening "inside the ropes" welcome reception, dinner and silent auction at the Newport Country Club
â?¢ one playing spot in the EWGA at the Open four-person team scramble tournament at the nearby Green Valley Country Club on the morning of Friday, June 30
â?¢ one tournament gift package
â?¢ one season grounds pass to the U.S. Women’s Open
The package price is $295. Commuter packages for Friday golf only are available for $185 and include continental breakfast, golf, prizes and awards lunch.
Proceeds raised from this EWGA Foundation event will support LPGA-USGA Girls Golf, a developmental junior golf program for girls age 7-17 to play golf, build friendships and sample competition in a supportive and positive learning environment.
The EWGA Foundation is a 501© (3) not-for-profit organization formed and supported by the Executive Women’s Golf Association. Its mission is to develop premier golf education and leadership development programs for women. Over the past four years, EWGA Chapters and the EWGA Foundation have donated more than $245,000 to LPGA-USGA Girls Golf. Since the EWGA was started in 1991, more than 75,000 women have benefited from membership in the organization which is dedicated to providing opportunities for women to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf for business and for life. The EWGA is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and has more than 115 chapters throughout the US. For more information see www.ewga.com.
Contact:
Angie Niehoff
Niehoff Marketing Associates
561-868-2097
niehoff@bellsouth.net
