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Formed in July 1991, EWGA is the largest
women's
golf association in the world. There are currently over 120
chapters across the United States, Canada and France (Paris). The EWGA
currently has nearly 20,000 members. The Boise/Treasure Valley, ID Chapter became EWGA's 101st chapter in
April of 2002. Our host club is BanBury Golf Club in Eagle,
ID.
EWGA offers women the chance to use golf as a valuable
resource for personal
and professional growth, and to have fun in the process.
Whether a beginner or an accomplished player looking for an occasional round of
informal golf or a
chance to play regularly with other avid golfers, EWGA
provides many
opportunities for all to excel.
Over one-third of the women who belong to
EWGA are new to golf. As a member you'll have the
opportunity to participate in fun and innovative golf
learning programs and meet other women who are of the same
skill level as you. More experienced golfers have the
opportunity to expand their circle of playing partners,
sign-up for more advanced lessons and participate in both
fun and competitive events.
Boise/Treasure Valley Chapter
The Boise-Treasure Valley Chapter has
grown from the original membership of 18 to over 215
members in just 8 years, with new members signing up weekly.
The Boise/Treasure Valley
Chapter has been honored each year for its membership
standards and member retention and has also been named an
EWGA Chapter of Excellence numerous times since our
inception.
Annual golfing activities will include:
 New member
orientation, events and mentoring.
Golf clinics and rules
& etiquette seminars.
Business networking
activities.
Weekend 9-hole and
18-hole play at Treasure Valley courses.
Fun tournaments and
member/guest events.
National Championship series and National Match Play
Championship series, including our Club Championship,
a Semi-Final
Championship, and the National Association Championship.
EWGA At A Glance
The Association is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
on the grounds
of the PGA National Resort and Spa.
23% of EWGA members responding to a recent nationwide survey classified themselves as new golfers, 11%
reported they do not yet keep score, and 29% reported
having USGA handicap indexes.
The average handicap index is 26.5
50% play golf with their spouses or significant others, 17%
have children who golf, and 36% play golf with their
families.
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