By Leonard Finkel
TMC USA will debut Women’s Golf Journal, America’s only national magazine dedicated to the lifestyle of golfing women. Comprised of a print magazine and web presence, WGJ aims to celebrate the beautiful places and wonderful opportunities that golf provides.
Profiles of golfing celebrities, business leaders and “everywomen” are found in each issue, along with extensive travel, dining and lifestyle features. Practical hair and beauty tips for active women are included, along with fashion, health, home and fitness coverage.
Informed by an advisory board that includes Annika Sorenstam, Paula Creamer, Latina Golfers Association founder Azucena Maldonado, Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman content is built upon the core principal that Women’s Golf Journal is a “no judgements” publication: that all women are beautiful and capable, and that golf can serve to enrich a woman’s life, her relationships and her physical and emotional well-being.
There are 4.7 million women in the United States who play golf and many more who work, travel and live around the game. Women’s Golf Journal is for all of them. Whether they’re accomplished players or just considering getting into the game, all women are welcome here, after all, the golfing lifestyle is about being engaged and having fun.
Priced at $5.95, roughly 140 pages in length and printed on high-quality paper, WGJ will be available at select pro shops, teaching facilities, clubs and resorts nationwide from Nov. 16th, at major newsstands from the 24th of November and from TMC via womensgolfjournal.com immediately.
The inaugural issue speaks with actress Cara Santana (Salem) and with Solheim Cup-winning Captain Juli Inkster. They look at Muslim women and golf; business leader Carla Harris weighs in with career advice; and Annika Sorenstam’s personal trainer offers fitness tips. The up-front “Clubhouse” section highlights women-friendly and eco-friendly courses.
There are two issues of WGJ scheduled for 2016 (spring/summer and fall/winter), with frequency increasing in 2017.
WomensGolfJournal.com will go live on December 1 and will be updated regularly with fresh editorial and video content.
Leonard Finkel is the author of The Secrets to the Game of Golf & Life and former editor in chief of Golf Journeys Magazine. His work has been featured in almost 200 publications including Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Golf Illustrated, Golf Tips and Player Magazine. He has written more than a dozen cover stories for Golf Today Magazine. He has written extensively about golf and travel and has added poker to his writing repertoire. Finkel also works as a marketing and public relations consultant. His specialty niche is writing advertorial copy. Prior to his career in golf, Finkel owned a chain of retail stores and a consulting and import company based in Asia. He attended the University of Utah.