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Women in the Golf Industry

Barb Hanson — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:29:40 +0000

Women In the Golf Industry (WIGI) is an unique organization of women whose careers are within the golf industry. This group seeks to support and encourage women within an industry that is heavily male-dominated.

The goals of WIGI are:

To provide networking within the golf industry.
To encourage a woman’s voice in the golf industry.
To make members aware of new opportunities in golf.
To give support to other women in golf.
To create workshops, seminars, and meetings, as deemed sensible, that will assist women in their professional lives.
To enjoy the game.

If you are working within the golf industry, you’re not alone. Please join us! The annual dues are only $50. The benefits are many, one of which is free admission to the PGA Expo in Orlando, FL.

Go to www.wigi.info for more information and an online application.

I’m On a Mission!

Barb Hanson — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:19:06 +0000

Barb Hanson

I happen to be traveling right now, and I’m stopping at golf courses along the way just to take a look at their facilities, scorecards and pro shops. My intent is to get a feel for their women-friendliness. Granted, this is a very cursory judgment, but there are a few clues:

Am I greeted by the staff as a golfer?
Are there at least two sets of tees sloped and rated for women?
Are the holes handicapped for women?
Are there similar locker room facilities for both genders?
Is the Pro Shop equipped with merchandise for both genders?

I visited a club today that was very imporessive in all of these categories. I was so anxious to play! Better yet, it was a walking course. Unfortunately, my trip was not designed as a golf trip, but I’d love to return and play some of the courses I’ve visited.