In 2023 WGD’s social media performance delivered included 397,143 engagements, a reach of 92,179,471 and 194,920,049 impressions which is one of the reasons why this year WGD Palooza will be aired across the @womensgolfday social media channels.  The content will have the same fun and entertaining videos and giveaways from WGD Partners and WGD itself and to maximize reach and accessibility it will sit permanently on the WGD YouTube and all social channels.  For more details visit https://www.womensgolfday.com/wgdpalooza/

As well as inviting the global golf community to Get Social at WGD Palooza, WGD is also encouraging women to Get Social at events around the globe.  When women are empowered to get involved in golf the results are spectacular, for instance in Japan where over 100 courses and 8 driving ranges have registered to hold events in 2024. 

“We have been working with the Japan Golf Association (JGA) and our Ambassador Mitsuru since 2022,” explains founder for Women’s Golf Day Elisa Gaudet. “I was fortunate to visit Tokyo and Kyoto in November and spend time with the JGA, some of the courses, industry leaders and MCO Accordia and it was very encouraging to witness firsthand the increasing interest from the industry as well as Japanese women.  This market is one we have focused our energies on and really want to help them grow female participation.”

The proven formula of WGD events allows for participation whatever your ability.  “Existing golfers are encouraged to bring a friend along to a WGD event,” continues Gaudet.  “Because the WGD format incorporates beginners as well as current golfers and has a social element, everyone has fun.  And that is what is important.  Golf can be hard to learn, but if people do that in a friendly, inclusive environment where they can see that playing golf means becoming part of a fantastic community, then people will come back.”

To find out more information on events throughout the week follow @womensgolfday and if you are still looking for a place to celebrate WGD 2024 visit: https://www.womensgolfday.com/locations/

Women’s Golf Day Official Partners

Callaway Golf, Cutter & Buck. Imperial, GloveIt, The PGA of America, The R&A, Japan Golf Association and The USGA.

Women’s Golf Day is also proudly supported by:  All Square, Annika Foundation, Asian Golf,  Chronogolf, EGCOA, European Tour, European Tour Properties, The First Tee, The Golf Channel, GolfNow, Golf Town, Invited Clubs, International Golf Federation, LET, Make Golf Your Thing, Modest Golf Management, NGCOA, NGCOA Canada, PGA TOUR, Players First, Prestige Flag, Sky Sports, TopGolf, TopTracer, TPC Properties, Troon Golf, Troon International, WE ARE GOLF, Women & Golf, Women’s Golf & Travel, The World Golf Foundation and more.

About Women’s Golf Day

Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a global movement that Engages, Empowers, and Supports women and girls playing golf and learning the skills that last a lifetime. The one-day, four-hour event has occurred at more than 1,300 locations in 84 countries since its inception in 2016 and has introduced thousands of new golfers to the sport. WGD is the fastest-growing female golf development initiative. WGD is now a weeklong celebration May 28 to June 4, 2024.

All are welcome to participate in Women’s Golf Day, except where prohibited by law. Women’s Golf Day does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or sexual orientation.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

PRESS PAGE  images and releases            www.womensgolfday.com/press

Nicole Wheatley, Medi8                                           nicole@medi8ltd.co.uk                          +44 (0) 7507 556794

Elisa Gaudet, WGD Founder                                   elisa@execgolfintl.com                         +1 (305) 610-9558

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Amongst the locations hosting events this year is Omni PGA Frisco, steps away from the PGA of America’s headquarters. This is the first year Omni PGA Frisco is hosting a WGD event and  WGD Founder Elisa Gaudet will be in attendance on June 4th.  “Women’s Golf Day unites women and girls, fostering empowerment and camaraderie through the game of golf. Beyond providing a delightful experience, it equips participants with skills that resonate throughout their lives,” says Trish Holt, PGA Head Professional at Omni PGA Frisco Resort just outside Dallas. “Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a curious newcomer, Women’s Golf Day, in collaboration with the Omni PGA Frisco Resort, extends a warm welcome. Let’s celebrate and empower women in golf together!”

The TPC Network will be hosting WGD events at 15 of their locations, most of which also hold PGA TOUR events including the famed TPC Sawgrass. Dobson Ranch Golf Course is another location in the US that is set for a fantastic day, having attracted 200 women to its first event in 2023.  This year the Arizona venue is bringing in women owned businesses from across the state to enhance the event.  Augusta Ranch Golf Club, also in Arizona and owned by the Vice President of the PGA of America Don Rea, will be hosting an event on May 30^th which will be attended by Elisa Gaudet.

“We are encouraging women to get out and get social.  Golf is such a social game and given the format of our events includes lessons for new players and a 9-hole round for existing golfers, it is a great way to Bring A Friend that is new to golf. We are leaning into this on social media as well using #BringAFriend and “Get Social” as our Palooza campaign “ says Gaudet.

There are several new locations in the UK joining the WGD community.  Bramshaw Golf Club, the oldest course in the south of England is having its first event, as are Bromsgrove Golf Club and Canterbury Golf Club where WGD Ambassadors Emma Ballard and Leslee Moger will be playing respectively.  Former PGA Captain Sarah Bennett is hosting at Lexden Wood Golf Club and former chair of the WPGA, Kirsty MacDonald, is inviting women to join her at historic Newark Golf Club in Nottinghamshire.

Further afield The Legend Golf Course in Mauritius and Palheiro Golf in Madeira are examples of island nations who have successfully run WGD events year on year and will do again this June.  The Accordia Group in Japan is also back for 2024 with events across Japan including those at Okazaki and Izumisano Country Clubs.  There are also events in Africa, South and Central America all of which can be found here: https://www.womensgolfday.com/locations/

Women’s Golf Day Official Partners

Callaway Golf, Cutter & Buck, Imperial, GloveIt, PGA of America, The R&A, Japan Golf Association and USGA.

Women’s Golf Day is also proudly supported by:  All Square, Annika Foundation, Asian Golf,  Chronogolf, EGCOA, European Tour, European Tour Properties, The First Tee, The Golf Channel, GolfNow, GloveIt, Golf Town, Imperial Headwear, Invited Clubs, International Golf Federation, LET, Make Golf Your Thing, Modest Golf Management, NGCOA, NGCOA Canada, PGA TOUR, Players First, Prestige Flag, Sky Sports, TopGolf, TopTracer, TPC Properties, Troon Golf, Troon International, WE ARE GOLF, Women & Golf, Women’s Golf & Travel, The World Golf Foundation and more.

About Women’s Golf Day

Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a global movement that Engages, Empowers, and Supports women and girls playing golf and learning the skills that last a lifetime. The one-day, four-hour event has occurred at more than 1,300 locations in 84 countries since its inception in 2016 and has introduced thousands of new golfers to the sport. WGD is the fastest-growing female golf development initiative. WGD is now a weeklong celebration May 28 to June 4, 2024.

All are welcome to participate in Women’s Golf Day, except where prohibited by law. Women’s Golf Day does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or sexual orientation.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

PRESS PAGE  images and releases         www.womensgolfday.com/press

Nicole Wheatley, Medi8, nicole@medi8ltd.co.uk ,+44 (0) 7507 556794

Elisa Gaudet, WGD Founder, elisa@execgolfintl.com ,+1 (305) 610-9558

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“Women can be really nervous about trying something new,” explains Founder of Women’s Golf Day, Elisa Gaudet.  “This is where the idea of #BringAFriend has really helped our locations get new golfers to participate.  We encourage existing golfers to bring a woman that would like to learn to play golf, thus the number of participants at an event immediately doubles.  And, because the WGD format incorporates beginners as well as current golfers and has a social element, everyone gets the chance to play with people of similar ability and meet the wider golf community.”

WGD Palooza will take place on May 28^th at 10:00 am EST.  The content, which will be shared on the 28^th and then throughout the week on all  @womensgolfday social channels and is being curated by the WGD social team. The content will have the same fun and entertaining videos and giveaways from WGD Partners and WGD itself.  To maximize reach and exposure the content will sit permanently on the WGD You Tube and all social channels for people to watch in their own time.  https://www.womensgolfday.com/wgdpalooza/

WGD Events will take place around the world from May 28 – June 4, WGD’s anniversary.  There are a wide variety of venues taking part.  Annual participants, who see their numbers rising year on year, are joined by new locations inspired to celebrate girls and women playing golf.  The one thing uniting the private member clubs, simulator venues, retail locations, Major host venues and short courses is the tried and tested 4-hour format of golf followed by a social event.  Registered WGD locations can be found here: https://www.womensgolfday.com/locations/

Women’s Golf Day Official Partners

Callaway Golf, PGA of America, RBC, The R&A, Japan Golf Association, USGA, Imperial, GloveIt and Cutter & Buck.

Women’s Golf Day is also proudly supported by:  All Square, Annika Foundation, Asian Golf,  Chronogolf, EGCOA, European Tour, European Tour Properties, The First Tee, The Golf Channel, GolfNow, GloveIt, Golf Town, Imperial Headwear, Invited Clubs, International Golf Federation, LET, Make Golf Your Thing, Modest Golf Management, NGCOA, NGCOA Canada, PGA TOUR, Players First, Prestige Flag, Sky Sports, TopGolf, TopTracer, TPC Properties, Troon Golf, Troon International, WE ARE GOLF, Women & Golf, Women’s Golf & Travel, The World Golf Foundation and more.

About Women’s Golf Day

Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a global movement that Engages, Empowers, and Supports women and girls playing golf and learning the skills that last a lifetime. The one-day, four-hour event has occurred at more than 1,300 locations in 84 countries since its inception in 2016 and has introduced thousands of new golfers to the sport. WGD is the fastest-growing female golf development initiative. WGD is now a weeklong celebration May 28 to June 4, 2024.

All are welcome to participate in Women’s Golf Day, except where prohibited by law. Women’s Golf Day does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or sexual orientation.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

PRESS PAGE  images and releases         www.womensgolfday.com/press

Nicole Wheatley, Medi8                                 nicole@medi8ltd.co.uk                    +44 (0) 7507 556794

Elisa Gaudet, WGD Founder                           elisa@execgolfintl.com                    +1 (305) 610-9558

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Attendees of the show, which runs March 15-17 in Foxborough, will be encouraged to sign up to WGD’s new social community, WGD CONNECT, a community platform that connects male and female golfers around the corner or around the world.  WGD will have hourly giveaways at the show for some of the lucky new WGD CONNECT registrants.  The new platform provides connectivity and community engagement for men and women around the globe who share a passion for golf.  Golf venues will also be able to register their location to host an official Women’s Golf Day event the week of May 28 – June 4^, 2024 and find out more about the year-round marketing and consumer engagement benefits the WGD platform provides.  Discounted location registration codes will be available at the show thanks to WGD’s partnership with the PGA of America.

“I am so excited to be heading home for the Northeast Golf Show to showcase the fun, excitement and engagement WGD has created, and to have more courses in the NE region participate in 2024,” comments Gaudet.  “This will be the first time Women’s Golf Day has been part of a large consumer show and I am pleased that we are able to further enhance our longstanding relationship with Greg Sampson and New England Golf Monthly”.

“We are very happy to partner with Women’s Golf Day and encourage more women to attend the golf show no matter if they are brand new to golf or are existing golfers. There is something for everyone“ comments Greg Sampson.

At the show golf enthusiasts can enjoy almost 150 golf-related exhibits including WGD Partners Callaway, USGA, PGA, Imperial as well as contests and interactive features. There are multiple ticket options for the 2024 Northeast Golf Show.  Skip the line and save by purchasing tickets in advance. More information is available at https://www.northeastgolfshow.com/

To sign up to WGD Connect: https://www.womensgolfday.com/wgd-golfers/

To register to host a WGD event May 28 to June 4, 2024: https://www.womensgolfday.com/register/

Women’s Golf Day Official Partners

Callaway Golf, PGA of America, PGA TOUR Superstore, RBC, The R&A, Japan Golf Association and USGA.

Women’s Golf Day is also proudly supported by:  All Square, Annika Foundation, Asian Golf, , Chronogolf, EGCOA, European Tour, European Tour Properties, The First Tee, The Golf Channel, GolfNow, GloveIt, Golf Town, Imperial Headwear, Invited Clubs, International Golf Federation, LET, Make Golf Your Thing, Modest Golf Management, NGCOA, NGCOA Canada, PGA TOUR, Players First, Prestige Flag, Sky Sports, TopGolf, TopTracer, TPC Properties, Troon Golf, Troon International, WE ARE GOLF, Women & Golf, Women’s Golf & Travel, The World Golf Foundation and more.

About Women’s Golf Day

Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a global movement that Engages, Empowers, and Supports women and girls playing golf and learning the skills that last a lifetime. The one-day, four-hour event has occurred at more than 1,300 locations in 84 countries since its inception in 2016 and has introduced thousands of new golfers to the sport. WGD is the fastest-growing female golf development initiative. WGD is now a weeklong celebration May 28 to June 4, 2024.

All are welcome to participate in Women’s Golf Day, except where prohibited by law. Women’s Golf Day does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or sexual orientation.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

PRESS PAGE  images and releases            www.womensgolfday.com/press

Nicole Wheatley, Medi8                                           nicole@medi8ltd.co.uk                          +44 (0) 7507 556794

Elisa Gaudet, WGD Founder                                   elisa@execgolfintl.com                         +1 (305) 610-9558

Mary Kay Willson, Sponsorship inquires            marketing@womensgolfday.com     561-252-6023

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“Inclusion has always been one of the driving forces for the Women’s Golf Day team,” commented Elisa Gaudet, Founder of Women’s Golf Day whilst attending The Forbes Women’s Summit 30/50 in Abu Dhabi.  “We know that strength comes from knowing that there are women and men out there who see the value of genuine inclusivity.  By connecting these people together, we know great things will happen.  We see this on the golf course, at industry networking events and throughout our day to day lives.  WGD Connect gives people access to the strength that this community offers 365 days of the year.  The ability to connect with people around the corner or across the world.”

WGD Connect can be reached through the main www.womensgolfday.com website and gives golfers more opportunities to engage, empower and support women around the globe – every day of the year.  WGD Connect users can create their own profile, connect to friends they know and find new connections. It also allows partners of WGD to communicate with this active community on a regular basis.  

To sign up to WGD Connect: https://www.womensgolfday.com/wgd-golfers/

To register to host a WGD event May 28^th ti June 4^th 2024: https://www.womensgolfday.com/register/

Women’s Golf Day Official Partners

Callaway Golf, PGA of America, PGA TOUR Superstore, RBC, The R&A, Japan Golf Association and USGA.

Women’s Golf Day is also proudly supported by:  All Square, Annika Foundation, Asian Golf, , Chronogolf, EGCOA, European Tour, European Tour Properties, The First Tee, The Golf Channel, GolfNow, GloveIt, Golf Town, Imperial Headwear, Invited Clubs, International Golf Federation, LET, Make Golf Your Thing, Modest Golf Management, NGCOA, NGCOA Canada, PGA TOUR, Players First, Prestige Flag, Sky Sports, TopGolf, TopTracer, TPC Properties, Troon Golf, Troon International, WE ARE GOLF, Women & Golf, Women’s Golf & Travel, The World Golf Foundation and more.

About Women’s Golf Day

Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a global movement that Engages, Empowers, and Supports women and girls playing golf and learning the skills that last a lifetime. The one-day, four-hour event has occurred at more than 1,300 locations in 84 countries since its inception in 2016 and has introduced thousands of new golfers to the sport. WGD is the fastest-growing female golf development initiative. WGD is now a weeklong celebration May 28 to June 4, 2024.

All are welcome to participate in Women’s Golf Day, except where prohibited by law. Women’s Golf Day does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or sexual orientation.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

PRESS PAGE  images and releases            www.womensgolfday.com/press

Nicole Wheatley, Medi8                                           nicole@medi8ltd.co.uk                          +44 (0) 7507 556794

Elisa Gaudet, WGD Founder                                   elisa@execgolfintl.com                         +1 (305) 610-9558

Mary Kay Willson, Sponsorship inquires            marketing@womensgolfday.com     561-252-6023

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The new website supports the expansion and growth of the Women’s Golf Day movement by enhancing the golf location and consumer experience.  The site also includes WGD Connect – a global, social golf community for men and women interested in connecting and communicating with likeminded golfers across the globe. 

“A lot has changed in golf since Women’s Golf Day launched 9 years ago, and so has the way that golfers, locations and the wider industry engage with each other,” commented Elisa Gaudet, Founder of Women’s Golf Day.  “We are proud to be able to support the industry throughout the year and to provide locations and golfers with a platform where they can connect every day.  WGD is more than a day, more than a week, because women golf daily.”

The functionality of the new website will allow golf locations to update their location profile page more easily, with support available from the WGD team throughout the year.  The new platform also makes the consumer journey more fluid with an enhanced search facility for golfers looking for a WGD Celebration week location in their area.

“Our mission is to deliver the very best operational efficiency for Women’s Golf Day and their users, and our team will do this by providing 24/7/365 engagement on all aspects of the business,” commented Tim Branco, Managing Director – HGL Media.  “This is an exciting time for Women’s Golf Day, and we are proud to play our part by providing the platform it needs to engage with more golfers and locations globally.”

The new website and WGD Connect are part of the WGD brand evolution which started with the successful pivot to a weeklong format in 2023.  ‘WGD’ will appear more prominently in branding and on clothing and accessories reflecting the evolving brand concept that Women Golf Daily. 

To register a location:     https://www.womensgolfday.com/register/

To sign up to WGD Connect:       https://www.womensgolfday.com/wgd-golfers/

Women’s Golf Day Official Partners

Callaway Golf, PGA of America, PGA TOUR Superstore, RBC, The R&A, Japan Golf Association and USGA.

Women’s Golf Day is also proudly supported by:  All Square, Annika Foundation, Asian Golf, , Chronogolf, EGCOA, European Tour, European Tour Properties, The First Tee, The Golf Channel, GolfNow, GloveIt, Golf Town, Imperial Headwear, Invited Clubs, International Golf Federation, LET, Make Golf Your Thing, Modest Golf Management, NGCOA, NGCOA Canada, PGA TOUR, Players First, Prestige Flag, Sky Sports, TopGolf, TopTracer, TPC Properties, Troon Golf, Troon International, WE ARE GOLF, Women & Golf, Women’s Golf & Travel, The World Golf Foundation and more.

About Women’s Golf Day

Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a global movement that Engages, Empowers, and Supports women and girls playing golf and learning the skills that last a lifetime. The one-day, four-hour event has occurred at more than 1,300 locations in 84 countries since its inception in 2016 and has introduced thousands of new golfers to the sport. WGD is the fastest-growing female golf development initiative. WGD is now a weeklong celebration May 28 to June 4, 2024.

All are welcome to participate in Women’s Golf Day, except where prohibited by law. Women’s Golf Day does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or sexual orientation.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

PRESS PAGE  images and releases            www.womensgolfday.com/press

Nicole Wheatley, Medi8                                           nicole@medi8ltd.co.uk                          +44 (0) 7507 556794

Elisa Gaudet, WGD Founder                                   elisa@execgolfintl.com                         +1 (305) 610-9558

Mary Kay Willson, Sponsorship inquires            marketing@womensgolfday.com     561-252-6023

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The ING Industry Honors program recognizes outstanding achievement by ING members in the golf business. The non-profit, media-based networking organization remains one of the most respected bodies in the golf industry. Nominees in all categories are submitted throughout the year from anyone in the golf industry. The Industry Honors committee then trims the entries to the top three in each category. ING members then vote electronically to determine the winners, who are announced and recognized at the Industry Honors Presentation Press Conference.  

“To receive this award from my peers is very special,” commented Gaudet. “When I started Women’s Golf Day my intention was and still is to bring the game I love to more women. It has been very gratifying to build a successful business that serves women around the world and connects women and men to the game of golf and now be recognized by the industry. This has scaled larger than any of us could have imagined and we are grateful for the many PGA members, pros and industry leaders that have supported and joined with us in bringing more women and girls to golf.”

Gaudet received her award only hours after hosting the PGA Show Women’s Golf Day Panel. The panel discussion reflected on developing authentic relationships with the female audience and the financial influence women have in general and in the golf market.  Alongside Gaudet were newly named WGD Ambassador and 1980’s supermodel Kim Alexis, Senior Membership Director at the NGCOA, Rachel Carter, and former PGA Captain and WGD Ambassador Sarah Bennet.

“We had some fantastic insights shared at the panel, and I think this award is another reflection on the financial power of better engaging female golfers in the game,” concluded Gaudet. “We look forward to helping more organizations explore how they can inspire new audiences and new customers. We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have had the support of organizations who have shared our vision and helped us to grow our event across over 1300 venues in 84 countries.”

“Among others, Callaway Golf, PGA of America, PGA TOUR Superstore, RBC, The R&A, Japan Golf Association and USGA have all supported the Women’s Golf Day story, so they must share in this award for the faith they have shown in Women’s Golf Day and our founding idea.”

Women’s Golf Day Official Partners

Callaway Golf, PGA of America, PGA TOUR Superstore, RBC, The R&A, Japan Golf Association and USGA.

Women’s Golf Day is also proudly supported by:  All Square, Annika Foundation, Asian Golf, , Chronogolf, EGCOA, European Tour, European Tour Properties, The First Tee, The Golf Channel, GolfNow, GloveIt, Golf Town, Imperial Headwear, Invited Clubs, International Golf Federation, LET, Make Golf Your Thing, Modest Golf Management, NGCOA, NGCOA Canada, PGA TOUR, Players First, Prestige Flag, Sky Sports, TopGolf, TopTracer, TPC Properties, Troon Golf, Troon International, WE ARE GOLF, Women & Golf, Women’s Golf & Travel, The World Golf Foundation and more.

About Women’s Golf Day

Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a global movement that Engages, Empowers, and Supports women and girls playing golf and learning the skills that last a lifetime. The one-day, four-hour event has occurred at more than 1,300 locations in 84 countries since its inception in 2016 and has introduced thousands of new golfers to the sport. WGD is the fastest-growing female golf development initiative. WGD is now a weeklong celebration May 28 to June 4, 2024.

All are welcome to participate in Women’s Golf Day, except where prohibited by law. Women’s Golf Day does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or sexual orientation.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

PRESS PAGE  images and releases            www.womensgolfday.com/press

Nicole Wheatley, Medi8                                           nicole@medi8ltd.co.uk                          +44 (0) 7507 556794

Elisa Gaudet, WGD Founder                                   elisa@execgolfintl.com                         +1 (305) 610-9558

Mary Kay Willson, Sponsorship inquires            marketing@womensgolfday.com     561-252-6023

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.- The first weeklong Women’s Golf Day (WGD) celebration drew to a close as the last event finished at Moorea Green Pearl Golf Club in French Polynesia on Tuesday evening, the 6^th of June.  More women and girls were able to access these celebratory events in 2023 than ever before given the new weeklong format and the increase in the number of participating countries and venues. 

Starting with WGD Palooza Digital Day and the ringing of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Opening Bell, the celebration continued throughout the week.  New and existing female golfers around the globe dressed in red and white to share their experiences on social media.  The new format generated a staggering 194million impressions, an increase of over 100million impressions verses 2022, with an incredible 397,143 engagements and 92million+ reach sharing a collective joy that perhaps can only be measured in smiles.

Key highlights of Women’s Golf Day 2023 included:

• WGD Palooza; a specially curated USGA Museum Tour, Instruction from Callaway and Titleist players, an interview with founding members of Project Ukraine and giveaways from WGD partners including The USGA, PGA, R&A, Callaway, Titleist, FootJoy, PGA TOUR Superstore, Imperial, Marco Simone, and Make Golf Your Thing
• NYSE Opening; WGD Founder, Elisa Gaudet, was joined by a delegation including representatives from Acushnet and LPGA player Danielle Kang as Gaudet rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange
• New Countries; Gambia, Greece, Peru, and Zambia joined the WGD community for the first time in 2023 taking the total number of participating countries to 84
• Japan Growth; after running 3 events in 2022, WGD and The Japanese Golf Federation worked in collaboration to grow the number of host locations in Japan from 3 to 139 in under 12 months
• Championship Venues; More than 1,300 locations have hosted the event since 2016 including high profile venues like Marco Simone host of 2023 Ryder Cup, Pinehurst – host of the 2024 US Open, TPC Sawgrass- The PLAYERS Championship, Firestone Country Club – the World Series of Golf, TPC Scottsdale- WM Phoenix Open, Evian Resort- The Amundi Evian Championship in France, Taiheiyo Club Minori Course in Japan, and Aphrodite Hills Golf & Country Club in Cyprus
• PGA TOUR Superstore (PGATSS) – Official Retailer of Women’s Golf Day held instore activation events. PGATSS held events at all stores across the USA, excluding California, Saturday June 3^rd. There were driving contests in the simulators and basic instruction for new golfers as well as a putting contests and the chance to win a Women’s Golf Day branded Callaway Golf Bag.
• Golf Town – Canadian retailer hosted WGD events on Tuesday June 6^th at all 47 locations across Canada.

“Every year we work to increase the number of facilities that host Women’s Golf Day and it was very exciting to welcome the 139 courses from Japan and watch on social media, in real time, the impact WGD has on golf around the globe.  I experienced first-hand how important it is to have new and existing female golfers participate in WGD events to build confidence, new friendships and skills that do last a lifetime. Our goal is to create more opportunities and unity and we are achieving that on a global level,” commented Gaudet. 

She continued, “Growing demand for additional days from host locations prompted us to expand to a weeklong format, resulting in impactful and significant activation on each day this week. Starting on May 30^th with the WGD Palooza digital day and May 31^st ringing the opening bell at the NYSE with Acushnet (Titleist and FootJoy). It is important to have retail engagement and in store activation from both PGA TOUR Superstore and Golf Town as well as championship courses around the world hosing events.  Having lived in NYC for 10 years it is thrilling to see WGD and Acushnet billboards running for a few weeks in Times Square as well as Silicon Valley.  This support includes our partners, RBC, who are hosting the RBC Canadian Open this week.”

Locations are invited to register now for 2024 allowing them to make full use of the promotional opportunities the Women’s Golf Day platform offers them throughout the year.  Registered locations are encouraged to update their location page regularly throughout the year to promote other offerings at the club including travel/ trips, instruction, and ongoing events.  They will also receive additional support through the WGD social media channels and direct marketing opportunities. For location registration visit www.womensgolfday.com/register

Women’s Golf Day Official Partners

Callaway Golf, FootJoy, Titleist, PGA of America, PGA TOUR Superstore, RBC, The R&A, and USGA.

Women’s Golf Day is also proudly supported by:  All Square, Annika Foundation, Asian Golf, Chronogolf, EGCOA, European Tour, European Tour Properties, The First Tee, Gallus Golf, The Golf Channel, GolfNow, GloveIt, Golf Town, Imperial Headwear, International Golf Federation, LET, Make Golf Your Thing, Modest Golf Management, National Golf Foundation, NGCOA, NGCOA Canada, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, Prestige Flag, Sky Sports, TopGolf, TopTracer, TPC Properties, Troon Golf, Troon International, WE ARE GOLF, Women & Golf, The World Golf Foundation and more.

About Women’s Golf Day

Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a global movement that Engages, Empowers, and Supports women and girls playing golf and learning the skills that last a lifetime. The one-day, four-hour event has occurred at more than 1,300 locations in nearly 84 countries since its inception in 2016, and has introduced thousands of new golfers to the sport. WGD is the fastest-growing female golf development initiative.

All are welcome to participate in Women’s Golf Day, except where prohibited by law. Women’s Golf Day does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or sexual orientation.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Nicole Wheatley, Medi8                nicole@medi8ltd.co.uk              +44 (0) 7507 556794
Elisa Gaudet, WGD Founder         elisa@execgolfintl.com               +1 (305) 610-9558
Sponsorship inquires:                   Mary Kay Willson  marketing@womensgolfday.com 561-252-6023

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(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., – May 30th will see the return of WGD Palooza, the free virtual event brought to you by Women’s Golf Day.  WGD Palooza is available at WGDPalooza.com.  The event will mark the start of this year’s week-long Women’s Golf Day festivities by digitally connecting golfers, brands, celebrities and governing bodies in celebration of golf.  The event features prizes and special content with a special emphasis on encouraging more women to play and participate, including an especially curated Tour of the USGA’s Golf Museum.

With free digital access for anyone in the world, live chat, and unique exclusive content from the heart of the women’s game, WGD Palooza 2023 is set to connect more golf lovers than ever before. In addition, WGD sponsors have turned up the excitement levels with some fantastic prizes available on the day including a Callaway driver, a set of mint proof coins celebrating Arnold Palmer’s career from the USGA, a pair of MyJoys from FootJoy and many more.

To attend WGD Palooza 2023, for free, simply register for the event with link  www.womensgolfday.com/wgdpalooza

This annual event connects thousands of golfers from around the world to inspirational stories that have shaped the game from its inception through to the present day. One highlight in store for 2023 is a digital tour of the famous USGA Golf House Museum that will take viewers inside the stories of women and men who have paved the way for today’s professionals. In addition to the amazing memorabilia from Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Annika Sorenstam there is the golf club used by Alan Shepard for the famous shot on the moon during the Apollo 14 moon landing.  

The Tour also includes the remarkable story of Althea Gibson, who became the first African American woman to win a Tennis Grand Slam event, switched sports to excel on the LPGA Tour and then continued on to become the first female U.S. state athletic commissioner.  Other fantastic exhibits include stories of triumph in the face of adversity including the story of Babe Zaharias, one of the U.S’s most impressive female athletes, who continued to play after a cancer diagnosis and became known not only for her athletic abilities but as a public advocate for cancer awareness.  Plus a section chartering Ben Hogan’s remarkable come back from his 1949 life threatening car accident, defying the odds to win on Tour again.

Elisa Gaudet, Founder of Women’s Golf Day, and the WGD team created WGD Palooza in 2021 at a time where connection was more significant than ever, and that driving force remains at the heart of the celebrations as she explains, “The pandemic inspired us to create a virtual event that would provide connections that many of us missed.  This connectivity and unity remains at the heart of WGD Palooza as we bring together people from all around the globe to learn and get inspired by some of the most incredible stories from the world of golf. Add in fantastic sponsor giveaways, celebrity messages and the chance to be part of a truly global event no matter where you live, and WGD Palooza 2023 is set to the perfect start of our new week-long celebrations.”

There are plenty of ways to get involved in WGD Palooza.  To attend, for free, simply register for the live link at www.womensgolfday.com/wgdpalooza

With more than 1,000 locations globally running events across the week, Women’s Golf Day now offers more opportunity than ever before for women and girls to celebrate the game they love and introduce their friends to the sport.  To find your local location and join an official event simply visit www.womensgolfday.com/locations/

And don’t forget to wear Red & White on the day and share your celebration of Women’s Golf online using #WomensGolfDay and #WGDunites.

Women’s Golf Day Official Partners

Callaway Golf, FootJoy, Titleist, The R&A, RBC, PGA of America, PGA TOUR Superstore and USGA.

Women’s Golf Day is also proudly supported by:  All Square, Annika Foundation, Asian Golf, The California Alliance for Golf, Chronogolf, Cutter & Buck,  EGCOA, European Tour, European Tour Properties, The First Tee, Gallus Golf, The Golf Channel, GolfNow, GloveIt, Golf Town, Imperial Headwear, International Golf Federation, LET, Modest Golf Management, NGCOA, NGCOA Canada, PGA of America, PGA TOUR,  Players First, Prestige Flag, Sky Sports,  TopGolf, TopTracer, TPC Properties, Troon Golf, Troon International, USGA, WE ARE GOLF, Women & Golf, Women’s Golf & Travel, The World Golf Foundation and more.

About Women’s Golf Day

Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a global movement that Engages, Empowers, and Supports women and girls playing golf and learning the skills that last a lifetime. The one-day, four-hour event has occurred at more than 1200 locations in nearly 88 countries since its inception in 2016, and has introduced thousands of new golfers to the sport. WGD is the fastest-growing female golf development initiative.

All are welcome to participate in Women’s Golf Day, except where prohibited by law. Women’s Golf Day does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or sexual orientation.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Nicole Wheatley, Medi8             nicole@medi8ltd.co.uk              +44 (0) 7507 556794

Elisa Gaudet, WGD Founder       elisa@execgolfintl.com               +1 (305) 610-9558

Sponsorship inquires:                marketing@womensgolfday.com

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WEST PALM BEACH, Florida  – Women’s Golf Day (WGD) and the PGA of America have renewed their partnership agreement.  Under the agreement there are multiple opportunities for PGA professionals to earn MSR credits and a mutual commitment to highlighting the resources and opportunities created by both parties for women to gain access to golf.

“Women’s Golf Day gives our members fantastic opportunities to grow their network and learn more about the women’s game around the world,” commented Sandy Cross,  Chief People Officer of the PGA of America.  “We are a very proud partner of this global movement and the way in which it continues to offer female golfers the chance to celebrate their enjoyment of the game and attract even more women into the sport by connecting them to PGA Coaches, career opportunities, and more.”

PGA Professionals can earn MSR credits for hosting a WGD event on any day between May 30^th and June 6^th, for attending the virtual May 30^th WGD Palooza, and the PGA Merchandise Show held each January.  WGD will participate in the promotion of various PGA initiatives including ‘Find a PGA Coach’, PGA of America Events, PGA of America Career Match and Vendor Match opportunities.

“The PGA has always been an important supporter of Women’s Golf Day.  We value its members, their continued promotion of our game, and their support as hosts of WGD events,” comments Founder of Women’s Golf Day Elisa Gaudet.  “Interest and participation in women’s golf is growing around the world, so we encourage PGA Professionals to use the week of Women’s Golf Day to host an official WGD event, thus creating an opportunity for new and existing golfers. WGD format gives women in their area the chance to try golf for the first time and to mix and mingle with existing golfers. WGD gives us all the opportunity to play locally and connect globally. #BringAFriend    #MakeAFriend    #WGDunites”

To find out more about Women’s Golf Day and what benefits an event registration entitles you to simply visit:  www.womensgolfday.com/register

Women’s Golf Day Official Partners

Callaway Golf, FootJoy, GloveIt, Golf Town, Titleist, The R&A, RBC, PGA of America, PGA TOUR Superstore and USGA.

Women’s Golf Day is also proudly supported by:  All Square, Annika Foundation, Asian Golf, The California Alliance for Golf, Chronogolf, Cutter & Buck,  EGCOA, European Tour, European Tour Properties, The First Tee, Gallus Golf, The Golf Channel, GolfNow, Invited, Imperial Headwear, International Golf Federation, LET, Modest Golf Management, NGCOA, NGCOA Canada, PGA of America, PGA TOUR,  Players First, Prestige Flag, Sky Sports,  TopGolf, TopTracer, TPC Properties, Troon Golf, Troon International, USGA, WE ARE GOLF, Women & Golf, Women’s Golf & Travel, The World Golf Foundation and more.

About Women’s Golf Day

Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a global movement that Engages, Empowers, and Supports women and girls playing golf and learning the skills that last a lifetime. The one-day, four-hour event has occurred at more than 1200 locations in nearly 88 countries since its inception in 2016, and has introduced thousands of new golfers to the sport. WGD is the fastest-growing female golf development initiative.

 All are welcome to participate in Women’s Golf Day, except where prohibited by law. Women’s Golf Day does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or sexual orientation.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Nicole Wheatley, Medi8            nicole@medi8ltd.co.uk              +44 (0) 7507 556794

Elisa Gaudet, WGD Founder       elisa@execgolfintl.com               +1 (305) 610-9558

Sponsorship inquires:                marketing@womensgolfday.com

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