GWGA History

1929 The Beginnings

Georgia Women’s Golf Association, Inc. (GWGA) is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to develop, promote, maintain and protect the best interest of the game of golf among the amateur female golfers throughout the State of Georgia; to conduct an annual Championship Tournament and provide recognition of the winners of this event; and to conduct other tournaments as determined by the Board of Directors.

(left to right) Mrs. W.D.Doak, Atlanta, Champion, Mrs. MaxMentgar, MissMargaretMaddox, Atlanta, Finalist, Mrs. Albert Jones, Atlanta, Mrs. Harold Kirkpatrick, Atlanta, Mrs. J.C.Wright, Atlanta, unidentified, Mrs. LarryCaudill, Mrs. O.B.Keeler, Atlanta, and Mrs. Pearl Williamson.

(seated) RadiumPro JerryDiefenderfer and Mrs. RoyBurns, Columbus

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Today and the Future - Our Mission

The mission of the GWGA is to encourage excellence and promote the game of golf through organized play among the female residents of the State of Georgia.

Activities to support the mission:
1. Promote annual tournaments;
2. Encourage membership and participation; and,
3. Provide grants to selected female golf programs.
“GWGA P.E.P.”