ARIZONA NEWS
GIRLS GOLF
Girls Golf changing the face of the game
n BY CORI MATHESON E
mpower, Engage, Energize, Enrich and Exercise. . . . These values, referred to as the “Five E’s,” are the backbone of the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf national curriculum. The meaning behind these
words drives the programming focus for all the events held in the Phoenix area by the Girls Golf of Phoenix. There are 230 active girls in our market and we have the
largest Girls Golf site in the world. Not only do we have opportunity for year-round play, we also have access to hundreds of facilities that enrich our golf industry. With opportunity and access, we can provide girls (ages 3 to 18) a place to grow their athletic abilities while also learning about the Five E’s and other character traits that are inherent to the game of golf to energize their worlds. The Phoenix site hosts about 40 annual events, where we have created a special family, a safe place for
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Here are the swings and portraits of the members from the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Phoenix program that are featured in the accompanying article. They include the first two photos (upper left, clockwise) of Lorel Hayward, followed by Madalyn Gubernick, Christina Seder (lower left), Brooke McGlasson and Alexis Vakasiuola.
us all to build friendships and learn about one another. We have some outstanding girls that stand high above the rest due to full embodiment of the Girls Golf Five E’s. I would love to mention five girls and make sure that all of us are keeping a close radar on these names as they mature and grow in our golf community. Our EMPOWER Spotlight will be shined on Lorel Hayward.
Hayward is as senior at Highland High School in Mesa and just finished in the top 10 at the AIA Girls State Championships. Hayward just signed with Northern Arizona University and is a future Lumberjack who truly paves the way for the younger members by being a positive role model, leader and volunteer to the program. For the last seven years, Hayward has been
a valued member of Girls Golf of Phoenix. She empowers us all! The EXERCISE value isn’t just about actually working out,
it is about balance. Exercise is the ability to provide us all with awareness of our minds and bodies on and off the golf
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