LPGA/USGA Girl’s Golf Program To Begin

Beginning Girl Golfers and MWGA Volunteers Wanted

Registration Deadline is Thursday, June 7^th

The MWGA has been selected to conduct the LPGA/USGA Girl’s Golf Program this summer at the First Tee Facility on Belle Isle. The nationwide program has been in existence more than 5 years, has 180 sites throughout the USA and 5,400 girls are currently registered in the program. It has proven to be an effective way to have a positive impact on girls through the life lessons golf teaches as well as providing an activity that is a fun and safe way to get exercise. It is more than a golf instruction program. It is a mentoring program and helps develop self-esteem. This program will bring under-privileged girls into the advantaged world of golf. As an added bonus, the program also offers a printed parental guide to help parents create the best environment in which their children can learn and develop. Julia Baldwin, who is an experienced golf instructor with the First Tee Program, is teaching the program.

The MWGA is registering girls ages 13 – 17 from the Ronda Walker Foundation to participate in the program. MWGA members may also register young girls that age in the program. We are hoping for 20 to 35 girls to participate. There will be no charge to the girls and equipment will be provided. Please call Sara Wold at (734)668-8571 or email her at wold@mwgolf_org by June 7^th to register.

MWGA members, who would like to volunteer for the program, should also contact Sara by June 7^th. Volunteers will help with registration and assist Julia in conducting the program. Volunteers should also bring some refreshments for the girls such as fruit, cookies, and cold drinks. The members who are interested in volunteering should check the schedule below, chose an evening to volunteer, and contact Sara to reserve the date.

MWGA Members are also asked to participate in the 5 or 9 hole tournament on Belle Isle with the girls on Thurs., July 19^th at 6 PM. There will be a nominal fee and plans will be announced when finalized. Please contact Sara if you are interested in playing in the tournament. This program will be fun for our members and will provide young girls with a chance to learn a game they will enjoy throughout their lives.