Suzy Whaley LPGA and PGA Professional
Women’s Golf Week 2006 RECAP June 3 – 10June 3 – 10 Women 14 & olderWomen 14 & older Three components:Three components: –Free Clinic Program – Mandatory –Networking Social Event –Week-long Promotions 585 registered host facilities, including courses and practice facilities585 registered host facilities, including courses and practice facilities 20,000+ participants nationwide in events throughout the week20,000+ participants nationwide in events throughout the week Average attendance per host facility 42Average attendance per host facility 42 52% beginners; 37% intermediate; 11% advanced52% beginners; 37% intermediate; 11% advanced 72 participating EWGA Chapters72 participating EWGA Chapters $31,600 charitable funds raised for American Heart Association “Go Red for Women” movement$31,600 charitable funds raised for American Heart Association “Go Red for Women” movement
Women’s Golf Week 2005/2006 Comparison Registered Host Facilities Host Facility Follow-up103 – 45%335 – 57% Participants9,50020,000+ Average Attendance4142 Beginner Intermediate Advanced 49% 40% 11% 52% 37% 11% Sponsorships Raised$40,000$72,500 Charitable Funds$20,300$31,600
Women’s Golf Week SPONSORS American Express “Title Sponsor” Golf for Women “Presenting Sponsor” Cobra – “Gold Level” Golfsmith – “Bronze Level” Lady Fairway “Go Red For Women Pin Sponsor” Nike Golf – “Gift Sponsor” * 2006 WGW self-funded by Sponsors
Women’s Golf Week Patrick Farms Golf Club Pearl, Mississippi Randy Watkins PGA Professional
Women’s Golf Week Patrick Farms Golf Club Pearl, Mississippi ATTENDEES: 124 participants124 participants 45% beginner45% beginner 40% intermediate40% intermediate 15% advanced15% advanced
Women’s Golf Week Patrick Farms Golf Club Pearl, Mississippi POSITIVE RESULTS FROM EVENT Three women purchased golf membershipsThree women purchased golf memberships 90+ rounds of golf were played by non-members90+ rounds of golf were played by non-members 20+ have returned since June to play the course20+ have returned since June to play the course 15+ have attended weekly group lessons15+ have attended weekly group lessons
Women’s Golf Week CALL TO ACTION Saturday, June 2 – Saturday, June 9Saturday, June 2 – Saturday, June 9 YOUR PARTCIPATION IS NEEDEDYOUR PARTCIPATION IS NEEDED