Phoenix, AZ – Golf It Forward is a foundation dedicated to celebrating the vision and indomitable spirit of the LPGA Founders. These 13 trailblazing women laid the foundational framework for women in golf. Part of the mission of the foundation is a steadfast commitment to nurturing emerging talent and cultivating future leaders.
Annually, Golf It Forward awards $5,000 grants to 25 high school senior females. These young women are referred to as Pearls. Along with the scholarship, these young women are presented with opportunities to advance or acquire new skills to help prepare them for life in and beyond school.
Golf It Forward Pearl recipients were recently offered an opportunity queued up by the ANNIKA Foundation to attend a virtual session on transitioning from high school to college golf.
“We saw a terrific event, hosted by the ANNIKA Foundation, where our scholarship recipients, known as Marilynn Smith Pearls, could participate in a virtual session on making the crucial transition from high school to college golf.
“The ANNIKA foundation provided them the necessary access to attend,” said Pete Goebel, Golf It Forward Board Member. “Enriching the lives of these young ladies, offering thoughtful and practical sessions for our Pearls is a high priority for our foundation,” Pete added. “We are truly grateful to them for leveraging the resources of the Annika Foundation to complete this objective.”
To learn more about Golf It Forward, the Marilynn Smith Scholarship Recipients (Pearls) email 13Founders@golfitforward.org.
ABOUT GOLF IT FORWARD®
(GIF) GOLF IT FORWARD is the public face of the Marilynn Smith and Founders’ Legacy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation embodies the ingenuity, drive and passion of 13 women who had the foresight to see that there was a future for women in golf and golf in the future of women. For more information on GIF, please go to www.GolfItForward.org
PRESS CONTACT Debbie Waitkus – Foundation Chair
ABOUT ANNIKA FOUNDATION
Annika created the ANNIKA Foundation to develop, empower, and advance young women around the world through golf and in life. More specifically, the Foundation provides opportunities in women’s golf at the grassroots, junior, collegiate and professional levels while teaching young people the importance of personal development, including living a healthy, active lifestyle through fitness and nutrition.
Additionally, the Foundation hosts “More Than Golf” sessions and activities throughout the year to educate and promote successful performance beyond the golf course, including topics such as mental health, physical fitness, financial literacy, public speaking, career development, and much more.
The Foundation uniquely supports girls through golf at every life stage — led by the greatest female golfer of all-time. To learn more, please visit annikafoundation.org.
