Golf is a sport with an unfortunately long history of prejudice and exclusion. In recent times, thousands of people and organizations have stepped forward to change that. The male-centric country clubs that once characterized the sport, are all but vanished. Leading the way, in this new wave of golfers, are undeniably women. Growth of the… Continue reading →
WE ARE GOLF, LPGA Women’s Network Encourage Female Participation Through ‘Power of Invitation’ The U.S. golf industry – driven by WE ARE GOLF, a coalition of leading organizations working together to communicate the game’s economic, charitable, environmental and fitness benefits – launches its #inviteHER campaign for current golfers to encourage the women in their lives… Continue reading →
(ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.) – Mike Whan, Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), has been named Chairman of the World Golf Foundation’s Board of Directors for 2013. Whan succeeds Mike Davis, the Executive Director of the United States Golf Association (USGA), who served as the 2012 Board Chairman. Whan is the eighth commissioner of… Continue reading →