NORTON, Massachusetts – It was a beautiful early June day at the Links of Mass Golf for this years Women’s Golf Day, where women of all skill levels were invited to participate in a free clinic working on the basics of the game (putting, chipping and full swing) with opportunity to get on course afterwards.
The clinic was open to any female golfer in the Bay State, regardless of skill level. Started in 2016, Women’s Golf Day founder Elisa Gaudet was inspired to create a global event that unites women around the world through golf and encourages opportunities to introduce the game to new players and celebrate existing ones. Women’s golf day is typically hosted un early June, with one day events across the country.
“Women’s Golf Day aligns closely with Mass Golf’s mission to grow and support the game across the Commonwealth. Events like this remind us that golf is a game for everyone and that creating welcoming environments matters.” said Danielle Pourbaix the Chief Administrative Officer at Mass Golf. She also added “I had the chance to stop by The Links during our Women’s Golf Day event and was thrilled to see so many participants of different ages enjoying themselves. The atmosphere was relaxed, encouraging, and fun – which is exactly what the game should be. The Links provides a great environment for that kind of experience, and the event was a fantastic example of how golf can bring people together.”
Mass Golf is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to advancing golf in Massachusetts by building an engaged and inclusive community.
With a community made up of over 145,000 golf enthusiasts and over 360 member clubs, Mass Golf is one of the largest state golf associations in the country. Members enjoy the benefits of handicapping, engaging golf content, course rating and scoring services along with the opportunity to compete in an array of events for golfers of all ages and abilities.
At the forefront of junior development, Mass Golf is proud to offer programming to youth in the state through First Tee Massachusetts and subsidized rounds of golf by way of Youth on Course.
