Celebrating Collegiate Women in Golf
The 23rd National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship (WCGC) will kick off on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Whitewater Creek Country Club in Fayetteville, Georgia. The Women in Golf Foundation, Inc. (WIGF) is extremely pleased to host this exciting competition again. The 3-day event will showcase awesome talent from some of America’s top Universities’ women’s golf programs as they compete for the “Renee Powell Cup”. The trophy honors Renee Powell, a pioneer African American Female professional golfer.
“The WIGF is honored to continue its celebration of collegiate women golfers” stated LaJean Gould, founder and president of the foundation. “Created in 1994, to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities, this event continues its mission to enhance the lives of females in collegiate golf programs by providing opportunities that enhance their skills, career awareness and ability to succeed. Now serving a diverse culture of young women, the program has evolved into a national season ending competitive experience that exposes them to networking opportunities, personal development and life skill enhancements, unmatched. There is no other program of this magnitude for young women of all colors”.
This year’s event features outstanding guest:
Monday morning panel discuss on: Entrepreneurship and Golf – “Match Play”
Featuring:
(L-R) Sydnee Mack, Angela Moody, Monica Maldonado
- Sydnee Mack – An Atlanta based attorney who focuses her practice on sports and entertainment, business and estate planning.
- Angela Moody – President and CEO of EDJ Associates, Inc. a management consulting firm based in Northern Virginia.
- Monica Maldonado – President of Interprint Communications, a woman owned, certified communications business providing marketing, promotional and printing services.
Championship Dinner Keynote Speaker:
Robin Bienfait – CEO & Founder of Emnovate, Chairman of Global Aviation and Partner with Valor Ventures
Accepting this year’s invitation to compete; “2-Time Defending Champions” – Alabama State University, Delaware State University, Hampton University, Jackson State University, North Carolina A &T University, Texas Southern University and Savannah State University. The athletic prowess of these ladies will be on display as they put forth team efforts to represent the legacy of their institutions.
Thanks to our sponsors: EDJ Associates, PGA of America, LPGA, Valor Ventures, Georgia Power, Atlanta Tribune, and Publix Super Market.
Please join us for the Business-Community/Collegiate Scramble on Monday April 10th – 12:00 PM shotgun.
To register to participate and support the event, visit:
http://womeningolffoundation.org/womens-collegiate-golf-classic-sponsorship/
LaJean Gould
Founder and President
Women in Golf Foundation, Inc.
info@womeningolffoundation.org
Telephone: 770-335-2364
