There are women who play golf, women who teach golf, women who talk golf and women who empower others through golf. They all create a positive change in people’s lives. These women are members of the Michigan Women’s Golf Association (MWGA). Realizing that their efforts should be recognized, Pat Meyers, a Founding Member of the MWGA, created The Hall of Fame in 2016. Election to the Michigan Women’s Golf Association (MWGA) Hall of Fame is a unique honor bestowed on those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, leadership, professionalism, good character and the highest standards of conduct associated with the extraordinary game of golf.These individuals have contributed greatly to the tradition, strength and ongoing success of golf MSU and EMU and the MWGA golf program. Most recently she has been coordinator for the MWGA Match Play league. Adrianne Danzeisen-Clor – Recognized by Golf Digest as America’s 100 Best Cub fitters, only one of twowomen receiving this honor. As a Class A Master Teaching Professional, she gives lessons, runs a junior golf camp and is a club fitter at Calderone Golf Club near Jackson. Patti DeMaire - Honorary Governor of for the GAM (Golf Association of Michigan), who has served as a Rules Official since 1995 for many GAM, MWGA and WMGA Tournaments. She was Course Rater of the year in 2014 and has trained many rookies in the art of Course Rating. Julie Massa - named GAM’s Senior Player of the Decade in 2020 and has been the GAM Senior Women’s Player of the year the last six years. in the state of Michigan. A sustained and consistent record of playing achievement and/ or contribution should be demonstrated. The 2022 MWGA’s Hall of Fame held a ceremonial breakfast for the seven inductees at the Hellenic Center in Westland Michigan. As I researched their profile and bios in preparation to interview each of them, I was both humbled and amazed as I learned of their various exemplary contributions to the game. Although their primary focus is on girls and women, their efforts inspire and touch many who are introduced to golf throughout the state of Michigan! Congratulations to the following inductees: Joan Cleland - Served on various MWGA committees including the Legacy Celebration which raised nearly $30,000 for the Women’s Golf Teams at U of M, Michigan Women’s Golf Hall of Fame Inducts Seven New Members By Phyllis Barone, Queen on the Green Michigan Golf Journal
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