MAR 2022
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News & Notes
Kris Fay
More women are playing - and teaching - golf
Golf Handbook for Women - Vivien Saunders
ince entering the PGA Associates
competing in the Curtis Cup, USGA events, and
program and starting my path toward
then competing in men’s professional events.
becoming a Class A PGA Professional,
Helen Hicks, Babe Zahirias, and Patty Berg
I’ve had the opportunity to start giving
made names for themselves by competing at
lessons. It’s not something that I ever
the highest levels.
thought I would enjoy, but helping people with their golf swings has been really rewarding.
The Golf Handbook for Women takes you through every aspect of golf, whether you are just starting out or want to raise your game to a new level. Movements and shots are carefully detailed, using photographs and illustrations, with helpful suggestions on how to ensure you’ll hit your best shot every time.
The PGA of America was slow to accept women as professionals, with Hicks becoming the first
I’ve been primarily focused on new golfers,
in 1934. The LPGA was formed in 1950, six
which means that I’ve worked with several
years after the Women’s Professional Golf
female golfers. Some have been playing for a
Association (WPGA) opened the door for a
few years, but many have just decided to pick
women’s league.
up the game. Coming out of Women’s History Month, it seemed like a good time to think
Since
about the impact women have had in golf.
prominence on the LPGA TOUR. There’s still a
then,
more
women
have
gained
Power Golf for Women - Jane Horn One of the biggest obstacles women face in their golf game is the belief that they don’t have the strength or power to achieve distance. According to expert golfer Jane Horn, the idea that physical strength has anything to do with it is completely untrue. The problem is a misconception about how power is generated.
massive pay gap between men and women, but We could go all the way back to the 1500’s
that’s slowly closing. More women are being
when Mary Queen of Scots ruled and was
named top teachers and are working to get
considered the first female golfer. We could
additional ladies to take up the game.
jump forward 300 years to 1811 when the first recorded women’s only tournament took place.
On the right are three books written FOR
But I’ve chosen to move into the 20th century
women, BY women to help them get started
when women started to make a dent in the
and overcome some of the barriers to learning
American game.
how to play golf.
Amateur golf was great for women, with players
Kris Fay
Owner - NW Golf Adventures
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Feeling Naked on the First Tee - Ann Kelly Finally a book that will boost the confidence of a new woman golfer, written by someone who knows how it feels! Packed with helpful hints, Feeling Naked on the First Tee explains parts of the game that other golf books don’t talk about, in language the beginner can understand.
