The Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA), formerly known as the National Golf Coaches Association,[1] 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".
| 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 |
Membership and governance
editThe WGCA has a membership of over 400 coaches of NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA, and NJCAA[2] collegiate programs.[1]
WHCA is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors and the headquarters is located in Coral Springs, Florida.
Awards
editThe WGCA gives out many awards,[3] 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
editFormed in 1986, the WGCA Hall of Fame[4] consists of a Coaches Hall of Fame[5] and a Players Hall of Fame.[6]
| Coaches Hall of Fame Inductees[7] | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 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