By Leonard Finkel
The 2017 International Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is set for Tuesday June 6. This one day, four-hour golf experience for women and girls is open to all interested participants around the globe.
WGD is a global golf initiative designed to introduce women to the game in a fun and inclusive way. The event includes a two-hour golf lesson or a 9-hole round of golf plus a two-hour networking experience where attendees socialize and learn more about upcoming golf clinics and classes within their community.
“Last year we were able to fulfill our mission to engage, empower, and support women and girls through golf,” said Women’s Golf Day Founder Elisa Gaudet. “It is an event that transcends language, culture, religion and race, and is a true celebration of golf, women and community.” The WGD initiative has the support of several allied golf associations including the International Golf Federation and the World Golf Foundation.
Because of the initiatives success, thousands of women and girls have picked up a golf club and are now participating in the sport. During last year’s event 485 locations in 28 countries attracted a multitude of highly enthused participants.
To register as a 2017 WGD participant or as a host venue (open to public/private golf courses, practice ranges, retail facilities) or to find out more info including a video recap of the 2016 event, visit the Women’s Golf Day website: womensgolfday.com or email: [email protected]. For WGD sponsorship opportunities contact Elisa Gaudet at [email protected].
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.