The Ladies Professional Golf Association consists of professional female golfers who are based out of Daytona Beach, Florida. The LPGA Tour is a weekly tournament for elite female golfers. LPGA members are the most prominent female players in golf. LPGA members are not the only ones who benefit from its benefits. They support many grassroots programs and raise funds for charity.
LPGA Professionals are the largest membership of women golf professionals in the world
LPGA Professionals is a worldwide membership of female professionals who golf. It was created in 1959 by the LPGA Tour. The organization's goal is to improve the lives of young girls and women through its mission to empower young women through golf. The LPGA supports many initiatives including outreach programs and education for young girls.
They teach and support the LPGA's various grassroots programs
The largest international association of female golf professionals is the LPGA's Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP). Established in 1959, the T&CP membership has seen a phenomenal growth rate in recent years, now boasting more than 1,700 members. Its members are passionate about the growth of golf by teaching and are involved with a variety programs. In addition to teaching, the T&CP is involved in junior golf, employment services, and online education.
They are certified to be coaches, instructors, or business managers.
LPGA professionals are highly desired by women who are part of a large group. They are certified to teach, coach, manage businesses, and many other teaching professions. These people are committed in making golf more accessible for women and girls. To this end, the LPGA Foundation conducts research to enhance golf education and provides resources and educational programs for the benefit of its members.
They raise money for charity
Every year, millions are raised by the LPGA and PGA Tour for worthwhile causes in communities all over the world. These two golf clubs together raise over $200 million each year. The PGA Tour has raised $2.4 Billion since 1938. It also generated $8.5 M for local charities at Players Championship in 2017. LPGA also funds millions of dollars for local charities. In 2017, the Marathon Classic gave $523,000 to 23 Tampa Bay children's charities.
They are dedicated towards the advancement golf
The LPGA not only promotes golf as a game, but also supports grassroots programs. Among these programs are the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, LPGA Tour Junior Clinics, LPGA Lesson Zone, and LPGA Golf 101. LPGA has over 1,800 members. These members play many roles in the industry of golf and are dedicated towards the advancement of the game. Visit www.lpga.org to learn more about the LPGA.