b'GOLF IDAHOGrowing the game by expanding opportunities for women golfersE ach Spring, I cant help but feel aAfter returning from the IGA new excitement as the golf seasonWomens Golf Getaway, you will need approaches. The energy that comes froma place to post your photos and seeing the grass begin to green up, thereconnect with other women from flowers to bloom, and the sun to shinethe trip. Thats why our Manager of really fills me with anticipation of theMember Services Lexie VanAntwerp season to come. Spring brings renewedhas endeavored to create the first CALEB COX opportunity and excitement, that maybeever Idaho Womens Golf Facebook IGA this is the year that I finally get thatCommunity! The goal of this community is to connect women Executiveelusive hole-in-one, shoot that career lowacross the Gem State who have a love for the game. We hope Directorround, or even play that golf course thatthis new community helps to connect and inspire women to Ive only dreamed of playing before. take the next step in their golf journey while enjoying the We have many reasons to be excited about the opportunitiescompany and camaraderie of fellow Idahoans who enjoy the that our Idaho Golf Association staff has worked tirelessly tocompetition and beauty of our local courses.prepare for the months ahead. The IGA has recently completedFinally, Womens golf in Idaho has had a rich tradition of our comprehensive Strategic Plan for the next five years, and wegreat events over the years and the Idaho Womens Amateur are looking forward to implementing many new ideas and planshas been a longstanding staple of that tradition. We are looking that are wrought with new initiatives for you, the member. Thereto add to that rich tradition by expanding the event into a time is one in particular that Im excited to share with you. to truly celebrate the ladies in this sport. Beginning in 2024, While we at the IGA have been known for many years as anwe are combining the Idaho Womens Amateur and the Idaho organization of championships for high level players, the lastWomens Mid-Amateur into one great event with two fields of few years have helped us turn our attention to be more of anplayers and paired with an evening social celebration for all in all-encompassing association by offering specific events for allattendance. We are confident it will be an event to remember!members of all ability levels. Recently, weve seen an immenseCheers to the IGA staff and the amazing players in our amount of growth in membership events for womens golfwomens field across the state! We hope this next year provides through events like our Ladies Play Days. On the docket foropportunities for you to invite others to these exciting new 2024, our Ladies Play Days are expanding, and every IGA districtevents, allows for growth in your personal abilities, and brings will be hosting one of these fun and exciting events. Look formore of our community together for the love of the game.announcements on dates and locations in the Treasure Valley, as well as Idaho Falls and Twin Falls!Second, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting our very first Womens Golf Getaway.Nationally, womens golf trips have begun to soar in popularity in the last few years. The IGA Getaways have become a popular item on our schedule over the last several years, and our female players have been a big part of that. In 2024, our staff will be hosting the first Idaho Womens Golf Getaway to Walla Walla, Washington, where the trip will pair exciting golf course play with wine tasting tours in the area.Event details will be made available soon on the IGA website (idahoga.org). 2 GOLF IDAHO|MAR 2024'