AWGA’s Build-a-TEAM for high school girls golf teams

Four Phoenix Valley high school girls’ golf teams were adopted by the Arizona Women’s Golf Association to initiate the “Build-a-TEAM” Project. When interviewed in 2012, Raymond Kellis HS golf Coach, Brooke White, told us, “My girls deserve a chance”, and the AWGA agreed with her. Raymond Kellis HS, Peoria HS, Williams Field HS and Chandler HS girls’ golf teams are the first beneficiaries of “Build-a-TEAM”, a project that will go state-wide in the coming years. It is the goal of the AWGA to prepare these high school golfers to compete at the highest level and position them to apply for the many college golf scholarships that go untouched. Professional instruction by LPGA/PGA teachers will be provided to each team. Additional needs for practice facilities, equipment and uniforms will be assessed and provided.

Title IX opened doors for female athletes 40 years ago, laying the foundation for personal empowerment as athletes and as individuals. AZ Republic columnist Paola Boivin said the lessons learned in sports, “Help maneuver the challenging path of youth”, and “Ease the journey of adulthood”. The AWGA, with its 25,000 members, is financing the “Build-a TEAM” project with donations and fundraising efforts.