-The dynamic and innovative partners from The More Confident Golf Experience (MCGE) will lead pioneering educational sessions at the Home of the PGA of America-
MONTRĖAL, CA. – Swing Control, manufacturer of performance golf-centric apparel that works beautifully on and off the course, is proud to announce brand ambassadors Marcela Smith, director of Girlfriends Guide To Golf and Dr. Shannon Reece, sports psychologist, host of the She Talks Birdie Podcast, and founder of Training For Optimal Performance, will lead two educational sessions that address women and golf at the 2024 PGA Buying and Education Summit, PGA Frisco, TX.
“The duo will don Swing Collection apparel during the PGA Show Frisco and at both sessions,” said Swing Control Brand Manager Josh Mark. “We proud of how Marcela and Shannon represent the brand. They uplift women, educate women, and empower them, traits that Swing Control highly respects and admires. I encourage attendees of the PGA Show Frisco to attend and learn from these pioneering sessions.”
The insightful and educational four star session, “Empowering Women in Golf: Leveraging Experiential Learning to Address Critical Mental, Emotional, and Social Needs is scheduled for Monday, July 29th from 12:00 (PM) to 12:50 (PM). Attendees will learn how to foster deeper connections between coaches and female golfers, enhances player performance by building confidence and managing stress to strengthen the golfing community. This session is a call to action for coaches to embrace a transformative and more holistic coaching methodology that celebrates and maximizes women’s potential in golf.
The second session, “There is Crying in Golf: How to Increase Harmonious Participation and Foster Resilience for Women through Experiential Learning,” is worth five stars and will navigate the unique mental, emotional, and social challenges women golfers face. It will be held on Monday, July 29th from 2:00 (PM) to 2:50 (PM). They will provide a fresh perspective on how to turn moments of tears and frustration into opportunities for empowerment, resilience, and community through innovative experiential learning strategies, from firsthand mindset training to interactive on-course rules experiences.
Marcela Smith, director of Girlfriends Guide To Golf, is passionate about helping women gain confidence on the golf course and feel more welcome in the sport. She has earned an Advanced Rules Certification from the USGA and teaches the rules at country clubs and resorts throughout the United States and abroad.
Dr Shannon Reece, sports psychologist, host of the She Talks Birdie Podcast, and founder of Training For Optimal Performance, teaches golfers the simple mental strategies they need to play consistently from tee to green. She received her M.Ed. and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia under the guidance of Dr. Bob Rotella.
About PGA Golf Exhibitions:
The PGA Show, PGA Buying & Education Summit and PGA Show Connects are organized in partnership by PGA Golf Exhibitions (part of RX) and the PGA of America. Since its inception in 1954, the PGA Show has grown into the largest annual business event for the global golf industry. Regional PGA Show Buying & Education Summits and the PGA Show Connects digital platform connect the industry year-round and drive business leading up to the annual PGA Show. Learn more at PGAShow.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
About the PGA of America:
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of 28,000 PGA Professionals who work daily to grow interest and inclusion in the game of golf. For more information about the PGA of America, visit PGA.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
About Swing Control:
Swing Control is an international golf apparel and lifestyle brand with headquarters in Montréal, Canada. Its origins evolved from a lifelong love of golf combined with a fierce passion for fashion. The founders who manufactured women’s clothing in the late seventies and eighties observed that there was a real need in golf for performance-ready gear that was also fashionable and sophisticated, so in 2009 the company evolved into Swing Control.
The Swing Control motto, “Where fashion meets function” describes the golf lifestyle apparel line perfectly. The company’s focus is in hitting that perfect balance between fashion and function at the core of every collection. For more information, please visit the Swing Control website at www.swingcontrol.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: Vanessa Marie Price, President of Read the Greens GOLF Media, Inc. VanessaMarie@readthegreensgolfmedia.net
