MOOSE JAW — The Hillcrest Golf Club’s “Women Fore Women” Golf Tournament took place on Aug. 9, bringing golfers together for a fun-filled day of competition and camaraderie — and some rain — all in support of local female student-athletes.
Hosted by the Hillcrest Ladies Golf League, the event’s purpose was to raise funds for the Women Fore Women scholarship program, which helps young women in Moose Jaw pursue post-secondary education centred around their chosen sports. This year, five outstanding athletes were each awarded $5,000 scholarships, marking the largest total awarded since the program’s inception.
Student athletes Katie Rogers, Mykenzie Shymko, Ellah Flanagan, Leoncia White, and Makaya Arnott were presented with these scholarships ahead of their academic journeys at the post-secondary level. To date, the program has awarded more than $50,000 in scholarship grants.
Despite rain showers on Saturday, the tournament proceeded as planned, with a reasonably strong attendance despite less-than-ideal conditions. Even with gray skies and occasional rain showers, the turnout highlighted the community's commitment to supporting the young women benefiting from these scholarships.
“We’re thrilled to be able to support these incredible young women as they continue to pursue their athletic and academic goals,” said Deb Negraiff, chair of the scholarship committee, earlier.
More details on the tournament will follow in the next edition of the Moose Jaw Express.
