GAP introduces the GAP Women’s Online Learning Series. Join GAP on Zoom every week in April to discuss topics relevant for women golfers of all levels. Whether you’re signing up for your first tournament, or preparing to qualify for your next USGA Championship, there are learning opportunities for you. PGA professionals from four GAP Member Clubs as well as GAP Director of Championship Administration Laura Heien will serve as presenters. Each session will run from 9-10 a.m. An optional Q&A session will follow each presentation. Each session will be recorded. Free registration opens Feb. 21 and is available to all. The series kicks off April 3 with Tournament Golf – Do’s and Don’ts presented by Merion Golf Club Director of Instruction Joanna Coe and Aronimink Golf Club Assistant Professional Tessa Teachman. The full schedule is listed below.
April 3: Tournament Golf – Do’s and Don’ts
Presenter: Merion Golf Club Director of Instruction Joanna Coe and Aronimink Golf Club Assistant Professional Tessa Teachman
April 10: Rules 101 – How to Learn the Rules/Most Common Rules Situations
Presenter: DuPont Country Club Instructor Alice Miller and GAP Director of Championship Administration Laura Heien
April 15: GHIN 101 – What is a Handicap?
Presenter: GAP Director of Championship Administration Laura Heien and USGA Director, Regional Affairs – Northeast
April 22: Goals and Setting Expectations
Presenter: Philadelphia Cricket Club LPGA Teaching Professional Meaghan Francella
GAP
Celebrating Amateur Golf since 1897, GAP, also known as the Golf Association of Philadelphia, is the oldest regional or state golf association in the United States. It serves as the principal ruling body of amateur golf in its region. The organization’s 345 Member Clubs and 110,000 individual members are spread across Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland. The GAP’s mission is to promote, preserve and protect the game of golf.
