Leisure Project: Women & Golf

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Women & Golf

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Leisure project: Women & GolfRecreation 3202 : 

Leisure project: Women & GolfRecreation 3202 Alexandra Johnson 08/08/2009

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These are the faces of golf?

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What about these?

History & Current Events : 

History & Current Events Since 1457, golf has been a male dominated sport and leisure activity. The first woman spotted playing golf was Mary, Queen of Scots in 1567 Golf traveled from Europe to America in 1659 to Albany, New York In 1810, the first women’s golf competition was held in Musselburg All cited from www.golf-information.info/history-of-golf.html

History & Current Events Continued….. : 

History & Current Events Continued….. Today, golf is one of the most viewed, read, and played sport Golf is used as a leisure activity, a stress reliever, and a way to travel to new destinations all over the world

Theories….. : 

Theories….. Golf is perceived as a Male dominated sport because of: Women’s suffrage Anti-Feminism House wife stereotype

Culture : 

Culture Golf became a part of women’s culture since the early 1900’s because of women like Helen Dettweiler, Patty Burge, and Babe Zaharias

Culture Continued…… : 

Culture Continued…… In 1959, the LPGA was founded by 13 women who had a passion and love for the game of golf - Their MISSION: to “Empower and support girls and women through the development and humanitarian golf initiatives” Their VISION: “Leaders in improving the lives of girls and women through the game of golf” www.lpga.com

Culture Continued….. : 

Culture Continued….. Golf is not only apart of women’s culture, it has also supported feminism by being a cross gender leisure activity for girls and women by providing a competitive and fun sport. LPGA.com

Personal Learning : 

Personal Learning The passion, determination, and love that I developed for the game of golf came naturally Golf challenged me mentally and physically; I felt liberated, strong, and powerful I had control over my own game My experience showed me I can play golf even through I am a woman!

Work Cited : 

Work Cited www.LPGA.com/players_index.aspx www.golf-information.info/history-of-golf.html www.PGA.com www.linksmagazine.com