Alliance News
Issue 3 Fall 2013
Build-A-Team Program Continued
Marcia Mac Donald, a member of the Canoa Hills WGA in Green Valley, volunteers as an
Advocate for the Walden Grove High School team. “As soon as we heard about the Builda-Team program, we wanted to be involved,” she said. “Our ladies donated clubs, shoes,
gloves and other accessories; they planned golf outings with the girls; and they continually
collect money for more outings.” The girls have been receptive to the Canoa Hills ladies and
enjoy time on the course and range with them. The ladies plan to help the coach with
practices with full support from the principal and athletic director. With the funds from the
AWGA, they hope to buy uniforms and bags. The women are so enthusiastic about the Builda-Team program that they made a two year commitment to the girls and the school.
Chandler High School is fortunate to have Elaine Parkinson, whose daughter is on the
team, as an Advocate for their girls’ golf team. “The coach is excited to be working with the
Build-a-Team program since they are operating on a shoestring budget,” Elaine said. Over
the past few months giant steps have taken place to help the young golfers. Peggy Briggs,
LPGA Teaching Pro, has given them lessons; The Oakwood WGA has invited them to fill spots
on play day; they have opened a bank account; and Phyl Ray, the Player Development Chair
for the AWGA, organized a 9-hole play day with a Rules Seminar for them. Elaine see 2F