Vancouver PGA Pro Ginny Golding only $8K from fundraising goal

It's less than 3 weeks until Ginny's Big Day and she's only $8K away from achieving her very aggressive target.

One Swing at a Time Details

When: June 23, 2014 starting at sunrise on the 8th hole
Where: University Golf Club, Vancouver, BC
Goal: To raise a minimum of $65,000 through $1,000-hole sponsorships

• Donations are being accepted through Canada Helps (Choose 1 Swing at a Time from the drop down list of fund options when submitting your donation.) Tax receipts are available on request.
• Sponsors can be corporations, individuals or groups of friends or family who want to share sponsorship for a hole. Sponsors will be recognized through signage on the holes they sponsor and on a sign near the 18th hole of the UGC clubhouse.

“When Ginny first approached me with her idea of playing 65 holes on her 65th birthday and raising $65,000 for Harambee, it was automatic for me to give her the green light,” said Michael Mather, General Manager, University Golf Club. “This initiative is a perfect example of who Ginny is as a person and as a golf professional.  Everyone associated with the University Golf Club is in full support of her plan. My job now, is to make certain that Mother Nature cooperates and gives her a nice, dry day on June 23rd!”

2014 marks Ginny’s 30th year as a golf professional in the province – a milestone that would have many others looking back over their careers, wondering “What if…” -- but not Ginny…

“I have been so fortunate in my life to be able to play golf and be supported by other women in my pursuit of a fulfilling career in this great sport,” shared Ginny. “Now, at 65 I want to give back to girls who do not have the privileges we have here in Canada. I invite all those who have shared my journey to this milestone to now join me in helping educate women so they can be catalysts for change in their communities.”

In 2007 Ginny founded Golfbug Adventures, offering unique golf travel experiences.

Ginny has an enormous loyal following due to her dedication, commitment and infectious passion for helping others grow technically and personally in the game, which has earned her a number of accolades including:

• Best Golf Coach, Best of Vancouver Magazine 2010
• Nominee YWCA Women of Distinction Award in the Health & Active Living Category, 2010
• Nominated Best Teacher PGA of BC 2009

For more information or to volunteer or donate, visit One Swing at a Time or contact Ginny Golding.