We would like to welcome Regents’ Glen Country Club as our newest WGAP club member ..read more

ShopRite Classic – June 3-9, Seaview Volunteers are crucial to the success of the ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer. Join the team as a volunteer to build lasting friendships and join one of the committees that will help host a world-class women’s professional golf tournament. Committees include: Marshals, Walking Scorers, Standard Bearers, and more! Volunteer Price: $65 Registration for volunteers 21 and under is free! Group volunteer spots available for golf teams, community organizations and clubs! Benefits Include: Official volunteer shirt, official volunteer hat, tournament vol ..read more

Girls Junior Golf Volunteer Opportunity   The Delaware Valley Series of the Peggy Kirk Bell Girls Tour (PKBGT) is looking for volunteers to assist with local tournaments this season.  Tournaments are typically on a Saturday afternoon and volunteers would be assisting with check-in, spotting, and/or monitoring pace of play.  Volunteers would be needed from approximately 12:00 to 4:00 and lunch will be provided.  Tournament dates and locations can be found below and click HERE to complete the volunteer form.   ..read more

Solheim Cup in Gainesville, Virginia ~ September 10-15, 2024 A unique experience to get to cheer on the USA team as they try to bring the Cup back to the US!  Get a chance to play 2 rounds of golf prior to the matches and then watch the US team try to defeat Europe at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.  Click here for more information on the trip ..read more

When you look back on women’s golf, there are few who have had a bigger impact on the community as Betsy King.  The Women’s Golf Association of Philadelphia is so proud and honored to have Betsy as our guest speaker at our 2024 End of Year Celebration Dinner.  On her behalf, we are working to raise money for her charity, Golf Fore Africa.  Whether it be a one-time donation, or a season long fundraiser based on your pars or birdies, please consider getting involved for this great charity.   Betsy is originally from Reading, Pa. and is a 1977 graduate of Furman Universit ..read more

WGAP member and 2024 Curtis Cup captain Meghan Stasi has a busy year ahead of her.  Recently, Golf Journal featured Stasi in an article in her own words about the upcoming year and the honor bestowed upon her by the USGA.  Click “read more” below and then click here to read the article ..read more

Last but definitely not least! Time to meet Board of Directors’ member Irene Waitzman. Irene Waitzman, a member of Springhaven Country Club, joined WGAP Board of Directors in December of 2022. She currently serves on the Finance and Marketing Committees. A 1985 graduate from Villanova University, Irene has owned and operated full-service communication firms throughout the United States since 1993. She was an Ernst & Young finalist and has successfully directed over 2000 employees and multiple centers. Over the past 28 years her focus has been providing market research for politicians an ..read more

Next up in the spotlight is former President of WGAP, Denise Viola! Denise Viola joined WGAP Board of Directors in December 2016 and is a past WGAP President. Denise retired in 2016, after a 42-year career, working in Technical Service, Marketing, and Sales, and General Management roles to and in the refining and environmental industries which resulted in worldwide travel. Denise holds a BS in Chemistry from the University of Delaware and MBA from Drexel University. Denise is a member of Trenton Country Club and completing completed her 6 years as a TCC board member in 2023. Additionally, Deni ..read more

WGAP is offering Rules of Golf Workshops to our members to get ready for the 2024 golf season.  Registration will open Monday, February 26 and close Sunday, March 17.   We will be covering the basic rules you will encounter on the golf course. Come with your questions to get ready for the 2024 season! We will also review the changes to the rules of handicapping. Four Options for you to register: March 20 – Sandy Run CC March 21 – Concord CC March 27 – Indian Valley CC April 8 – Ledgerock GC Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM Cost: $25 per person, covers presentation and light hors d’oeuvres ..read more

North Hills’ member Patty Thorell is a valuable member of our Board of Directors! We are so glad to have her expertise! Patty Thorell joined WGAP Board of Directors in December 2021. She currently serves as Chair of the Finance Committee and is a member of the Marketing Committee. Patty has a BS in accounting from LaSalle University, and is a graduate of the Betsey Magness Leadership Institute, the premier program for leadership development of senior-level women in media, entertainment and technology industry. Patty is retired from a long career in financial operations at Comcast Cable Communi ..read more