AMERICAN GOLF-UK'S SECOND ANNUAL WOMEN IN GOLF DAY DRAWS OVER 1,500 WOMEN THROUGHOUT ENGLAND

Event raises over £2,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

American Golf-UK's second annual Women in Golf Day held on Saturday 24th April, repeated the phenomenal success of last year's event with over 1,500 ladies attending the day.

Staged at all 17 private, resort and daily fee golf courses operated by American Golf-UK in England, Women in Golf Day is designed to introduce golf to women in a fun, non-intimidating environment and is open to women of all ages and skill levels. In addition to golf instructional clinics taught by American Golf professionals, Women in Golf Day activities included golf etiquette lessons, putting contests, fashion shows, luncheons and refreshments, raffles and other exciting events custom-designed by each participating course.

"American Golf has always embraced the fundamental philosophy of inclusiveness in player participating. Over recent years this philosophy has been realised in improving efforts to enhance our position as golf' preeminent player development company. Women in Golf Day is just one of, yet a very important aspect of this player development initiative. For several years now women have provided the game of golf with one of its largest segments of new golfers and it is our job at American Golf-UK to acknowledge, enhance and nurture this important market segment in the game", said American Golf-UK's Managing Director, Geary Leathers.

While all activities were free of charge, American Golf was delighted to continue its support of Marie Cure Cancer Care by running fun competitions and giving participants the opportunity to support the charity in its ever-increasing battle against cancer. Over £2,000 was raised for the charity.

Women in Golf Day UK sponsors include Hildon Water, Hippo, Pierre Lange, Vantage and Women and Golf magazine. Next year's event will be announced shortly and the event will be repeated at American Golf Corporation courses in the US on 15th may when over 18,000 women are expected to take part.

Since last year's event, American Golf-UK has continued its expansion programme with the acquisition of five more courses in the Essex, Hertfordshire and Sussex area. The company is now the largest operator of golf facilities in eh UK and employs nearly 1,000 men and women nationwide. It is part of American Golf Corporation, the world's largest golf course operator, based in California, with 325 courses.