b'BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLFto join. Its such a great family. I wear the maple leaf on myIm a member of an Association that I shirt right next to the PGA of BC logo with pride, you betternever thought I would be good enough believe that gets me up in the morning.Law said she hopes to act as a role model to other women,to join. Its such a great family. I wear the and to show them that they can have fun and be comfortablemaple leaf on my shirt right next to the on a golf course. She recognizes that women face additional barriers and challenges that are not present for male golfers.PGA of BC logo with pride, you better For example, when Law worked in Northern B.C., she wasbelieve that gets me up in the morning.approached by a young single mother who wanted lessons but was apprehensive as she also had to look after her child and didnt know when she would have time. Law responded byand they want to learn, when they hear that theres a woman telling her to bring her child to the lessons, and that they couldteacher coming, theyre like, Hallelujah! Women, especially watch them together. Now, Law said she makes sure to tell herwhen theyre new to the game, theyre intimidated. So, when students that they can bring their own children: The importantthey see a woman like me come to teach, theyre going, I think I thing is that the student actually comes out and plays! can learn something from her.The presence of more female professionals will serve(Courtesy of PGA of BC.)to increase overall womens participation in golf, accordingWomens Golf Week is an annual initiative running May to Law. She has noticed a difference in engagement and28-June 4, 2024, to engage, empower and support women and excitement among others when she coaches. girls in golf, culminating in International Womens Golf Day on Theres not as many women working in the industry andJune 4. Facilities and professionals are encouraged to register I think the game of golf could grow. These women who are afor Womens Golf Day and support the established network of minority of the golfers in our province, but theyre out therefacilities participating around the globe.NORTH BELLINGHAMGOLF COURSEFor Tee Time Reservations Please Call:(360) 398-8300(Outside Whatcom County)1-888-322-NBGC205 W. Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA [email protected] 2024|BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLF7'