March 22, 2005

Fairfield, CT - The Sacred Heart University Women's Golf Team has developed a partnership with the Fairfield County LPGA - USGA Girls Golf Developmental Program Coach Jamie P. Romeo announced.

LPGA-USGA Girls Golf, a developmental junior golf program for ages 7-17, was formed to create a network for girls to play golf, build friendships and sample competition in a positive and fun learning environment. On the national level, LPGA-USGA Girls Golf program is administered from LPGA headquarters in Daytona Beach, Fla.

On the local level, specifically Fairfield County, Joan Chickvary Cavanaugh of the Executive Women Golf Association of Fairfield County, was instrumental in reaching out to Coach Romeo. "I listened very closely to what she had to say...then, ran it by administration...in my opinion, we have created the framework for a long-lasting relationship with a fine organization that has a tremendous mission statement and vision...we are lucky to be associated with them giving back to this fine game." Romeo stated.

"We are very pleased with the commitment that the SHU Golf Program has given to our chapter." Site Administrator Joan Chickvary Cavanaugh stated. "This is a model partnership for LPGA - USGA Girls Golf, as the partnership matures, we will be able to do some creative initiatives that will make the experience for all the ladies involved magical." The program is funded by the EWGA of Fairfield.

The program offers a five-level progressive learning system on the course, starting from the green and moving back to the tee. Like many of the of the LPGA - USGA Girls Golf programs, the Fairfield County chapter has year round activities, meeting monthly during the school year and during the summer months.