On Tuesday, June 4, more than 200 women from across the CSRA gathered at The Practice Club at Jones Creek to enjoy Women’s Golf Day thanks to a partnership between Club Car Women’s Employee Network (WEN), iHeart Media Augusta and the Cher’s Sisters Only Club.
Created to engage, empower and support women and girls playing golf, Women’s Golf Day has become a global movement and has become one of the fastest-growing female golf development initiatives since its inception in 2016.
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In celebration of this day, The Practice Club utilized top tracer technology to simulate courses around the world which provided women with some friendly competition.
As women filed in with friends and family members, The Practice Club opened bay doors and the entire range for participants to have one on one instruction and to practice newly learned skills.
“Club Car Women’s Employee Network saw Women’s Golf Day as the perfect opportunity to expand what Club Car is doing to support golf industry Grow the Game initiatives,” said Lynthia Ross, global communications leader for Club Car.
In addition to women being able to enjoy lessons from the PGA teaching professionals, Jim Dent – PGA Tour and Champions Tour member – stopped by to greet ladies and share pointers on the practice range.
“With this event, WEN wanted to bring women together and remove barriers and intimidation that can be associated with golf,” Ross said. “The laughter and smiling faces prove that the mission was accomplished.”
As the event was free and open to the public, participants were asked to donate to support the charitable mission of Cher’s Sisters Only Club by participating in long drive and “closest to the pin” contests.
A non-profit organization focused on promoting health and wellness education, the Cher’s Sisters Only Club focuses on developing the potential of teenage girls and women, while seeking to improve the quality of life in the CSRA through specialty events and programs, such as recognizing Women’s Golf Day.
“It was amazing to see the diverse groups of ladies that came to experience golf – some are picking up golf clubs for the first time and others play golf with groups a few times a week,” said Andrew Brooks, owner of The Practice Club at Jones Creek. “The atmosphere and energy were electrifying. We can’t wait to invite them back.”
The event raised $1,000 that will fund Cher’s Sisters Only Club scholarships and other women’s initiatives planned by the organization.
“Our members enjoyed the female-o-ship and fun during the Women’s Golf Day event. Everyone had a great time meeting women from across the community and learning the game of golf,” said Cher Best, president of Cher’s Sisters Only Club. “We are truly grateful to Club Car WEN for having the vision to host this event and bring us all together.”
