Association’s April ‘On Course’ Event Includes The ANNIKA Academy
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, March 17, 2009 – Annika Sorenstam, one of the greatest female golfers of all time and now an emerging entrepreneur will be the featured guest at the March 19th Web Café presented by the EWGA (Executive Women’s Golf Association), exclusively for its Executive Distinction members.
These live, half-hour web conferences are hosted by Pam Swensen, CEO of the EWGA, interviewing a wide range of fascinating people from the worlds of golf and business. Previous guests have included Dawn Hudson, former president and CEO of Pepsi-Cola North America; Cindy Davis, president of Nike Golf; and Joe Gibbs, founder of The Golf Channel.
“We are honored to have Annika participate in our Web Café series,” says Swensen. “Her achievements in golf are legendary — 10 Major Championships, 89 worldwide professional victories – the accomplishments go on and on. And now she is bringing that same competitive fire to her pursuit of the ANNIKA brand of businesses.”
In addition to The Web Café series, EWGA’s Executive Distinction includes access to invitation-only ‘On Course’ events, offering unique golf and networking opportunities at some of the country’s finest resorts. The first 2009 ‘On Course with the EWGA’ event is scheduled for April 19-21 at the Ginn Reunion Resort in Orlando, FL and includes innovative instruction at the ANNIKA Academy. Her boutique-like golf school offers individualized instruction by Annika’s own coaches in a unique state-of-the-art facility and luxurious setting.
Other added benefits for EWGA Executive Distinction members include complimentary general admission to LPGA Tour events and Gold Status in the Troon Golf Rewards program.
About Annika
Annika Sorenstam is the greatest female golfer of our generation and often regarded as the best player in LPGA history. Her prestigious list of accomplishments includes her 2003 induction into the World Golf and LPGA Halls of Fame, ten Major Championships, 89 worldwide professional victories, eight LPGA Player of the Year Awards, and participation on eight Solheim Cup teams. Annika stepped away from professional golf at the end of the 2008 season to further pursue the ANNIKA brand of businesses. Annika was recently named a USGA Ambassador. She has worked hard on her off-the-course businesses, which include the ANNIKA Academy, the ANNIKA Foundation, The ANNIKA Collection with Cutter & Buck, ANNIKA Financial Group, numerous golf course design projects, a tournament she hosts on the Ladies European Tours, along with her website and blog. Her most recent projects include a Signature line of headwear with Gogie Girl, an ANNIKA wine label with Wente Vineyards (May 2009 launch), and a fragrance with SA Fragrances set to debut in advance of Mother’s Day 2009.
About EWGA
Geared toward the schedules of busy women, the EWGA welcomes every woman interested in getting involved and connected through the game of golf. EWGA offers all members organized play and clinics for all levels of golfers, personal and professional development, learning and mentoring programs and coast-to-coast networking opportunities to develop friendships, business connections and lifelong relationships.
Since its founding in 1991, the EWGA has touched the lives of more than 100,000 women connecting them to learn, play, and enjoy golf for business and for fun. This not-for-profit association delivers a wide range of golf, social and networking activities for both new and experienced golfers at over 125 local chapters throughout the United States and international chapters in Canada and France.
A 2008 survey of EWGA members conducted by the PGA of America found that the average EWGA member plays 32 rounds per year. EWGA members spent an average of $4296 on golf activities, merchandise and golf related travel, with each local EWGA chapter annually generating $602,900 in golf related spending. With over 125 chapters throughout the United States, as well as international chapters in Canada and France, the EWGA represents nearly $75 million to the golf industry.
The EWGA is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. For more information about the association and its membership, visit www.ewga.com
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Angie Niehoff
Niehoff Marketing Associates
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niehoff@bellsouth.net
