Interested in Starting an LPGA-USGA Girls Golf site?
LPGA-USGA Girls Golf is designed to give girls an introduction to the game of golf and its inherent
values. Unlike many sports, golf can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Starting a site is a great way to
pass along the game of golf to the next generation of girls. Help girls develop self-confidence,
leadership skills, perseverance, and a healthy lifestyle. Most of all, have fun!
Basic Site Requirements:
- Present and justify a need for the program in the selected community
- Secure a facility to host the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf program
- Identify LPGA or PGA professionals to serve as instructors
- Demonstrate a plan for adequate funding of the program for start-up and continuation
- Identifiy volunteers to coordinate events and assist with the program
- Set up a schedule of events -- all Girls Golf programs must meet at least 10 times
- Determine how you will recruit at least 15 girls, ages 7 to 17 to take part in the
program
Resources Available to Girls Golf Site Directors:
- Opportunity to receive funds through our Grants Program -- funded by the USGA,
EWGA, PGA TOUR, PGA of America, and individuals, the Grants Program is designed to
provide seed money to sites that will help them start and grow
- LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Operations Manual, which includes everything you need to start
planning your program.
- Official Girls Golf promotional media, brochures and posters to advertise your program
- The Learning and Playing Program - Instructors Handbook -- featuring a five-module
progressive learning curriculum.
- Use of LPGA-USGA Girls Golf logo
- Opportunities to participate in special events, such as the national "Take Your Daughter
to the Course Week" and "LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Day"
- Access to the Site Director Area of GirlsGolfOnline.org which includes a discussion board,
best practices, other resources, and more!
Girls Golf sites come in all shapes and sizes across the United States. Some are operated by
independent non-profit organizations, others by one or two local champions. Some meet only in
the summer, others meet year-round. The trait shared by all sites is the desire to serve girls
through the game of golf. Let us help find a place for YOU and your community in the LPGA-USGA
Girls Golf family.
If you are interested in starting a Girls Golf site, please contact Sherry Greene at
Sherry.Greene@lpga.com or (386) 274-6222.