The Reserve Vineyards in Oregon to Host Finals for EWGA Championship
Presented by Calloway Golf
The EWGA Championship presented by Callaway Golf and considered the largest amateur women's golf competition in the United States, has started at local chapters of the Executive Women's Golf Association (EWGA). From April 26 through July, depending on the area's golf season, local competitions will be held by the more than 120 EWGA
chapters throughout the United States and Canada.
At the chapter level, EWGA members compete in individual stoke play in five
flights based on USGA handicaps and a scramble team competition. Low gross
and low net winners in each flight and the winning scramble team then
compete in one of 15 semi-final competitions held throughout the United
States. (see locations below). Semi-final winners will compete in the
36-hole championship finals at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha,
Oregon on September 26 - 27, 2008.
"The EWGA Championship is a premier event for women of all playing ability
levels. For some of our members who did not grow up playing sports, this is
one of their first experiences in competitive play," says Pam Swensen, CEO
of the EWGA. "The growth and continued excellence of the EWGA Championship
demonstrates our ongoing commitment to providing women with more
opportunities through the game of golf."
Now in its 13th year, this annual competition had 2447 participants in 2007
and is conducted by the EWGA Championship Committee. Comprised of
volunteers from throughout the country and EWGA staff, the committee was the
recipient of the International Network of Golf (ING) Tournament Service
award in the prestigious 15th Annual ING Industry Honors Awards given out at
the 2008 PGA Merchandise Show in January.
"We welcome Callaway Golf as our presenting sponsor and anticipate that this
year's competitions will set a new participation record, culminating in
another exciting two-day Final," says Swensen. "This year, we have added a
tournament for non-competitors so those who want to join in the excitement
and cheer on their friends also can play some golf."
Since its founding in 1991, the EWGA has touched the lives of more than
85,000 women by providing opportunities to learn, play, and enjoy the game
of golf for business and for life. This not-for-profit association delivers
a wide range of golf, social and networking activities for new and
experienced golfers to nearly 20,000 members at over 120 local chapters
throughout the United States and international chapters in Canada and
France.
The EWGA is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. For more
information about the association and its membership, visit
www.ewga.com
