EMPOWERING
GIRLS GOLF

INITIATIVE (BAG TAG)

empowering girls to dream big...

Girls Golf of Phoenix

SERVING THE VALLEY OF THE SUN

Girls Golf of Phoenix
Director: Cori Matheson (LPGA) - Host: Junior Golf Association of Arizona

Girls Golf of Scottsdale
Host: Various Scottsdale Locations

Girls Golf of Sun City
Host: Andrew Yang (PGA) @ Sun City Country Club

Girls Golf of North Phoenix

Host: Sheila Peterson (Pga) @ The 500 Club - The Futures Course

Girls Golf of Central Phoenix
Host: Tina Tombs (LPGA) @ Arizona Biltmore Golf Club

Girls Golf of East Mesa
Host: Peggy Briggs (LPGA) @ Arizona Golf Resort

Girls Golf of Chandler
Host: Kay Cornelius (LPGA) @ Foothills Golf Club, Ahwatukee

ABOUT Girls Golf

empower and inspire girls through golf!

Empowering girls {ages 3-18} with engaging opportunities to dream big, build confidence, and develop their athletic abilities through practice sessions, tournaments, and family events. Membership is open to all levels of play for an affordable annual fee and event fees may apply but vary based on format, location and levels of play. Together we are “Changing The Face of the Game!”

The “Five E’s” support our mission and give Girls Golf programs the opportunity to focus on teaching vital life skills that are specific to development for girls like developing confidence, finding their own voice, identifying their talents, and inspiring them to live active and healthy lifestyles.

We EMPOWER girls with confidence and inspire them to dream BIG.

We ENRICH girls lives by expanding their minds and character on and off the golf course with unique opportunities.

We ENERGIZE girls with passion for the game of golf and opportunity for friendships that will last a lifetime.

We ENGAGE girls with positive female role models, mentors and partners that share our love of golf.

We EXERCISE girls’ minds and bodies helping them unlock their full potential for athletic development and growth.

Girls Golf of Phoenix is a 501c3, program of the Junior Golf Association of Arizona and supported by the LPGA Foundation. Girls Golf of Phoenix is primarily funded by local grants and contributions.

Girls Golf of Phoenix membership and event opportunities operate independently from the JGAA and LPGA.

Tournament Divisions

Our goal is to provide our members with a safe place to develop their athletic abilities

with empowering competitive exposure.

Girls must be members of LPGA*USGA Girls Golf to participate in tournament play.

Members enter the program at one of the following divisions that are based upon current skill level.

The following descriptions are designed to help with placement upon entering the program.

Girls will play 1 hole from 100-150 yards from the green. All players must have real golf clubs and an ADULT Caddie!

1 HOLE - Girls 3 & Up

ITTY BITTY

Girls will play 3 holes from 150 -200 yards from the green. All players must have real golf clubs and an ADULT Caddie!

3 HOLES - Girls 5 & Up

CADDY

Girls will play 3 holes from approx. 100 - 250 yards and should average 3-8 strokes per hole {THIS IS A NON-Caddie Division}. Players MUST have on-course experience and able to manage their own game.

3 HOLES - Girls 5 & Up

FLORAL 1

Girls will play 6 holes from approx. 100 - 250 yards and should average 3-8 strokes per hole {THIS IS A NON-Caddie Division}. Players MUST have on-course experience and able to manage their own game.

6 HOLES - Girls 5 & Up

FLORAL 2

Girls will play 9 holes from approx. 100 - 275 yards (cones are generally set at the first cut of fairway) {THIS IS A NON-Caddie Division}. Players MUST have on-course experience and able to manage their own game.

9 HOLES - Girls 7 & Up

CHECKERED 1

Girls will play 9 holes from approx. 2400-2800 yards (generally the forward course tees) {THIS IS A NON-Caddie Division}. Players MUST have on-course experience and able to manage their own game.

9 HOLES - Girls 7 & Up

CHECKERED 2

Girls will play 18 holes from approx. 5,000 – 5,600 yards on a regulation course (generally the forward course tees) {THIS IS A NON-Caddie Division}. Players MUST have on-course experience and able to manage their own game.

18 HOLES - Girls 7 & Up

SOLID

Girls will play 18 holes from approx. 5,600 – 6,000 yards on a regulation course (generally the middle course tees) . Championship players MUST have a scoring average of 95 or better. {THIS IS A NON-Caddie Division}. Players MUST have on-course experience and able to manage their own game.