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EWGA and Women in the Golf Industry Create Formal Alliance
Orlando, FL -- WIGI was pleased to welcome new Board Member: Helen Atter, VP World Golf Foundation and World Golf Hall of Fame. We know her leadership will be invaluable as will that of Roger Genuin of Walter Genuin, Mark Maley of Carnoustie, and Ron Sirak of Golf World. Photos above from the Reed Expo Reception at the PGA Merchandise Show. Helen Atter, top photo,left, with Helen Casey, WIGI Founder, and Pat Baldwin, WIGI Founder and Editor, Private Clubs magazine. c/o Sporting Occasions 973-209-1627 Women in The Golf Industry (WIGI) Releases White Paper: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Women in The Golf Industry (WIGI) announces the release of a White Paper: What Women Want – from Golf for the benefit of golf operators who wish to attract more women customers to their courses. The WIGI White Paper was created as a result of the 2004 Golf 20/20 program which spotlighted the growing women’s market. What Women Want – from Golf was made available for the first time at the 2005 Golf 20/20 meeting in November of this year. Information in What Women Want – from Golf came from variety of female industry experts who have specializations in instruction, women’s equipment, women’s apparel, communicating with women and other golf-related topics. It is presented in an as told to format, conversationally. The document is available as a PDF download from the Golf 20/20 website www.golf20/20.com http://www.golf2020.com/industryreports.asp “We were pleased to be able to provide additional insight into the women’s market,” said WIGI president and co-founder, Kathy Bissell who worked on the project. “ We consider this a first version, a What Women Want 1.0, if you will. Our intention is to add to it and update it and release additional versions over time to provide even more information on how the golf industry create more women best customers.” Also included in the information is a summary of past studies done on the economic impact of women golfers. WIGI anticipates having an updated version within six months. An announcement will be made when a new version is available. For additional information on this project, contact, Kathy Bissell at 904-233-7553 or email golfshow@bellsouth.net WiGi Goals: Motto: Suzanne E. Palmer c/o Sporting Occasions P.O. Box 364 Hamburg, NJ 07419 973-209-1627 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, January 31, 2008 Women in the Golf Industry (WIGI) has affiliated with Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) in a formal alliance to further strengthen the growth and impact of women in golf. Under the agreement, EWGA and WIGI will promote the common business interests of women golfers and those who work in the sport of golf. The EWGA will provide WIGI with administrative support and WIGI members will also become members of the EWGA. Further, WIGI members will enjoy an expanded industry-based women’s organization and together, support growth of the game activities. “As the premier force for promoting women’s golf, the EWGA welcomes this alliance that reinforces the importance of women supporting women – for both those who work in the golf industry and those who play the game,” says Trish Davis, chief operating officer of the EWGA. As part of the agreement, Davis will serve on the WIGI board of directors. Based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., WIGI was founded in December of 2001 to provide a networking group for women who work in the golf business. Members come from all aspects of the industry including tournament management organizations, equipment companies, golf management companies, golf organizations, web designers, employment services, apparel, shoes, gloves, custom equipment, teaching and the media. For more information see www.wigi.info
“This new relationship will open up a variety of opportunities to WIGI members, now and in to the future,” says Kathy Bissell, president and co-founder of WIGI. “We recognize and applaud the wonderful job EWGA has done and continues to do for its nearly 20,000 members and look forward to this alliance strengthening both groups.”
Since its founding in 1991, the EWGA has touched the lives of more than 85,000 women by providing opportunities to learn, play, and enjoy the game of golf for business and for life. The not-for-profit association has nearly 20,000 members at over 120 local chapters throughout the United States and international chapters in Canada and France.
EWGA chapters provide a wide range of golf, social and networking activities for both new and experienced golfers. A welcoming environment, golf education and player development, and organized play programs are all part of the many benefits of EWGA membership.
The EWGA is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. For more information about the association and its membership, visit www.ewga.com
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