LPGA/USGA Girl’s Golf Program

The MWGA will conduct the LPGA/USGA Girl’s Golf Program this summer at the First Tee Facility on Belle Isle and at Fieldstone Golf Club in Auburn Hills. Julia Baldwin, who is an experienced golf instructor with the First Tee Program, is teaching the program at Belle Isle.  Gordon Marmion will be the instructor at Fieldstone.

The nationwide program has been in existence more than 6 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.

The MWGA is registering girls ages 11 – 17, including girls from the Rhonda Walker Foundation to participate in the program.   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 May 16 to register.

MWGA members, who would like to volunteer for the program, should also contact Sara by May 16. 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 short game tournament with the girls on Wednesday, July 23 and/or Thursday, July 24 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.

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