Mindful of our mission to expand access to golf for girls, WGGB looks for programs that are committed to increasing opportunities for girls of all ages to learn to play and LOVE the game of golf.
2009
LPGA / USGA Girls Golf of Valley Forge
is a developmental junior golf program that is designed for ALL girls ages 7-17. It was formed to create a network for girls to learn to play golf, build friendships and self-esteem. It also strives to provide opportunities to sample competition in a non-threatening environment and to learn the rules of golf and etiquette of the great game. They offer high quality instruction from LPGA teaching professionals at a very affordable cost.
provides weekly golf instruction for all levels of girls in New Castle County DE. In addition to receiving weekly instruction from LPGA teaching and club professionals, junior golfers are eligible for reimbursement for tournament advisors on competitive play strategies. The program's goal is to increase the number of young girls competing on high school golf teams and to encourage schools to include golf as a varsity sport option.
This program offers a stepping-stone developmental golf program just for girls, all in a friendly and supporting learning enviroment. April through October, Philly Girls Golf offers Girls Swing Clinics, the Girls Developmental Tour, and the Philly Girls Tour. In its eight year, Philly Girls Golf members have gone on to play in Division I, II and III collegiate golf programs, with many receiving golf scholarships.
program is one of over 200 nationwide scholastic youth development chapters established for youth between the ages of 6-18 that introduce golf and life skills programming to interested young people. Within this program is a national initiative for girls, Girls Golf, that is committed to promoting and growing girls' golf by creating lasting friendships, instilling self-confidence, encouraging the spirit of competition and having fun, while fostering a lifetime enjoyment of the game.
of the Lehigh Valley encourages girls to learn the game of golf, sample competition and build friendships in a non-threatening enviroment. The programs teach girsl the fundamentals and skills of the game, as well as build and nuture their confidence and character. Through the game of golf and with the help of caring adult mentors, the YWCA works to empower girls and young women in early life.
Mary's Girls
is a development platform for committed young urban female golfers who are not members of a private club. The Program provides qualified applicants with financial assistance to help them excel at the game with the ultimate goal of winning collegiate golf scholarships.
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The First Tee of Suburban Philadelphia
uses the game of golf to positively impact young girls who have not previously had access to the game by teaching values that strengthen their character and build self-esteem. The program teaches the fundamentals of golf, the principles of the game and other life skills that guide them towards becoming responsible, contributing members of society.
