Chester County Women’s golf benefit for WCU

When:
September 26, 2016 @ 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Chester County Women (CCW), a 501c3 organization,  invites area women interested in playing  a fun 9-hole round of golf to its annual Women Only Golf Outing – WOGO! 2016 – being held at the West Chester Country Club in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Monday, September 26.

This outing is CCW’s 10th Annual Tournament and is held as a women only event to underscore the importance of enabling women to network on the golf course as well as to raise scholarship money for a key global objective: education.

Cost is $90, which covers a golf clinic, greens fees, golf cart, and 10th hole hors d’oeuvres. A cash bar will be open during the 10th Hole Celebration, the networking/awards portion of the event, from 4:30- 6 pm. Check-in is Monday, September 26, between 1 and 1:45 PM, with a golf clinic offered at 1:15 pm until the shotgun start at 2:00 PM. Or you can practice putting and chipping until the shotgun start. Scoring is based on better ball–best ball play for each foursome. Awards will be for closest to the pin,

Women golfers at every skill level are invited to the WOGO! 2016 event, which is centered around the lighthearted aspects of the game. Inexperienced golfers who might ordinarily be reluctant to play are encouraged to register. Event organizer Bronwyn Martin says, "This event isn't about the score – it's about the goal of raising money, having fun and meeting other women who believe in the power of a group to help others."

The West Chester Golf & Country is a multiple tee, nine (9) hole golf course that plays to an 18 hole par 70. It measures 5700 yards with a slope rating of 126. With tight fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and small greens, the course offers a challenge to player of all skill levels. The course features Bent grass fairways and greens. West Chester Golf & Country Club enjoys a rich history dating back to its founding in 1897, making this one of the most historic and well respected clubs in the region.

Players can preregister and pay for the outing at www.chestercountywomen.com and must be paid in full by August 31, 2016. Sponsorships at different levels are available and can also be purchased on the website.

               All of the WOGO! 2016 profits go to West Chester University (WCU) Foundation's MM Power Scholarship Fund, which was started in 2007 by Bronwyn Martin, a WCU MBA alumnus.

 Martin believes strongly in the power of education and its importance worldwide, especially for women. “Over 70% of West Chester University students rely on financial aid or scholarships to assist in funding their education. In these turbulent economic times, scholarship dollars are more critical than ever. The WOGO event is a great way to network with women and financially support the next generation of professional women.”

             Although it is a state-supported university, WCU relies on private financial gifts to enable offering the finest opportunities to its students. The MM Power Scholarship is awarded each semester to a woman majoring in the sciences or business at the university. Candidates must meet specific criteria, including a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrated financial need. Besides helping to alleviate the expense of obtaining an education, the MM Power Scholarship reduce the stress of borrowing money to attend college.

             Martin’s Financial Consulting Group, an Ameriprise Platinum Financial Services® practice, is the Platinum Level sponsor for this event. Additional sponsors are welcome: Championship Level, $250; Gold Level, $175 and 10th Hole Celebration Sponsors ($250). Each Gold Level sponsor includes 2 players; 10th Hole celebration sponsors can offer a 2-minute presentation during 10th Hole Celebration and provide give away item(s). A Gold Level sponsor includes 1 player; [only one] Hole in One Sponsor ($250). All levels of Sponsors get hole signage; social media campaign mention; website and FaceBook [please visit, like, and share Chester County Women] page mention. Donations of items for gift bags to all 40 players are welcome, and donors will be recognized.

 

            Questions about sponsorship, donations, or registering for the WOGO! 2016 event should be directed to: info@chestercountywomen.com or Bronwyn Martin at 610.453.7215.

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