| Abbreviation | WGCA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1983 |
| Purpose | To promote women's intercollegiate golf |
| Headquarters | Coral Springs, Florida |
| Board President | Angie Ravaioli-Larkin |
| Website | community |
| Formerly called | National Golf Coaches Association |
The Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA), formerly known as the National Golf Coaches Association, is an organization formed in 1983 to promote women's intercollegiate golf. The vision of WGCA since its inception has been "to encourage the playing of intercollegiate golf for women in correlation with a general objective of education and in accordance with the highest tradition of intercollegiate competition".
Membership and governance
The WGCA has a membership of over 400 coaches of NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA, and NJCAA collegiate programs.
WHCA is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors and the headquarters is located in Coral Springs, Florida.
Awards
The WGCA gives out many awards, including:
- NGCA National Coach of the Year
- NGCA Assistant Coach of the Year
- Gladys Palmer Meritorious Service Award
- NGCA Founders Award
- PING Player of the Year
- NGCA Freshman of the Year
- Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award
- Dinah Shore Trophy Award
- Golfstat Cup Award
- Kim Moore Spirit Award
In addition, they also recognize All-Americans as well as scholar-athlete All-Americans and a panel of 33 coaches in the country vote for the rankings for DI, II & III each week.
Hall of Fame
Formed in 1986, the WGCA Hall of Fame consists of a Coaches Hall of Fame and a Players Hall of Fame.
| Coaches Hall of Fame Inductees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Judi Pavon | 2024 | University of Tennessee |
| Mike Morrow | 2023 | Kent State University |
| Greg Allen | 2022 | Vanderbilt University/University of Arizona |
| Robbie Davis | 2020 | Florida Southern College |
| Julie Garner | 2019 | Rollins College |
| Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll | 2018 | Michigan State University |
| Nancy McDaniel | 2017 | University of California Berkeley |
| Laurie Gibbs | 2016 | Pepperdine University |
| Melissa Luellen | 2015 | Arizona State University |
| Mary Lou Mulflur | 2014 | University of Washington |
| Devon Brouse | 2013 | Purdue University |
| Carrie Forsyth | 2012 | UCLA |
| Andrea Gaston | 2011 | USC |
| Karen Bahnsen | 2009 | Louisiana State University |
| Kim Evans | 2008 | Auburn University |
| Edean Ihlanfeldt | 2007 | University of Washington |
| John Crooks | 2006 | Campbell University |
| Therese Hession | 2005 | The Ohio State University |
| Renee Mack Baumgartner | 2004 | University of Oregon/USC |
| Julie Manning | 2003 | Iowa State University |
| Lela Cannon | 2002 | University of Miami |
| Dan Brooks | 2001 | Duke University |
| Dianne Dailey | 2001 | Wake Forest University |
| Paul Brilliant | 2000 | New Mexico State University |
| Beans Kelly | 2000 | University of Georgia |
| Cathy Torchiana | 1999 | USC |
| Tim Bladwin | 1998 | Stanford University |
| Sam Carmichael | 1998 | Indiana University |
| Ann Davidson | 1998 | College of William & Mary |
| Bettie Lou Evans | 1997 | University of Kentucky |
| Kim Haddow | 1997 | University of Arizona |
| Paula Smith | 1997 | University of Illinois |
| Joan Gearhart | 1996 | Iowa State University |
| Gary Howard | 1996 | Brigham Young University |
| Diane Thomason | 1995 | University of Iowa |
| Mic Potter | 1995 | Furman University/University of Alabama |
| Ann Pitts | 1995 | Oklahoma State University |
| Linda Vollstedt | 1994 | Arizona State University |
| Mark Gale | 1993 | San Jose State University |
| Dot Gunnells | 1993 | University of North Carolina |
| Joanne Lusk | 1993 | University of Arizona |
| Barbara Smith | 1992 | Longwood College |
| Jackie Steinmann | 1989 | UCLA |
| Millie Stanley | 1989 | Long Beach State University |
| Mary Fossum | 1988 | Michigan State University |
| Pat Park | 1988 | Lamar University |
| Dale McNamara | 1988 | Tulsa University |
| Pat Weiss | 1987 | University of Texas |
| Earl Stewart | 1987 | Southern Methodist University |
| Mary Cave | 1987 | San Diego State University |
| Mary Dagraedt | 1986 | Florida International University |
| Ann Casey Johnstone | 1986 | Stephens College |
| Gladys Palmer | 1986 | |
| Liz Murphey | 1986 | University of Georgia |
| Mimi Ryan | 1986 | University of Florida |
See also
References
- ^ About WGCA. Women's Golf Coaches Association website. Retrieved on 2016-12-02.
- Women's golf. National Junior College Athletic Association website. Retrieved on 2016-12-02.
- Overview: Honors & Awards. WGCA website. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
- NGCA Hall of Fame webpage. NGCA website. Retrieved 2010-11-09.
- Coaches Hall of Fame Inductees. NGCA website. Retrieved 2010-11-09.
- NGCA Player Hall of Fame members. NGCA website. Retrieved 2010-11-09. See also: World Golf Hall of Fame#Women.
- WGCA Coaches and Players Hall of Famehttps://wgcagolf.com/page/CoachesHOF_YMBLD
External links
Categories:- College golf coaches in the United States
- Golf associations
- Golf instruction
- Women's golf in the United States
- Women's sports organizations in the United States
- Women's sports organizations
- Coaching associations based in the United States
- Sports organizations established in 1983
- Non-profit organizations based in Florida
- Coral Springs, Florida