Women in Golf Month: coming together to celebrate passion, diversity and inclusion
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June 27, 2022
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After the success of the women volunteer team at the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open, Syngenta was eager to assemble a new group of women to support the 77th U.S. Women’s Open. Kimberly Gard, territory manager for Syngenta, worked in partnership with David Fruchte, director of agronomy at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, to bring together more than 30 women from across the country to prepare for the tournament.
Their participation, passion and energy ensured players had optimal course conditions during the tournament and brought attention to the careers the golf industry can offer women. We hope the accomplishments of these women inspires women of all ages to learn more about the turf industry.
Check out the video below and other #WomenInTurf videos captured by GCSAA TV during the event. Thank you to all the volunteers who created superb conditions for the tournament!
Ladies Leading Turf
In an industry where less than 1.5% of superintendents are women, it’s important to offer opportunities for them to network and discuss important issues. Earlier this year, Syngenta hosted the fifth Ladies Leading Turf event at the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, in partnership with the GCSAA.
We’re thrilled with the momentum we’ve seen from this event and Syngenta is proud to provide this opportunity for women to learn together. We hope to see more professionals of all genders attend to be allies for each other and make the turf industry more diverse and inclusive!
The 2022 Ladies Leading Turf panelists: (from left to right): Kimberly Gard, territory manager for Syngenta, Jamie Taylor, CEO & creator of Black Golf Directory, Sally Jones, general manager & superintendent at Benson Golf Course, Minnesota, Lorabeth West, assistant director of agronomy at Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles, Kennedy Ellis, student at Olivet College and Stephanie Schwenke, market manager for Syngenta.Additional resources
In addition to these initiatives, Syngenta supports various campaigns as part of its commitment to increasing female participation in the game of golf at every level, including:
- #InviteHER - a movement led by WE ARE GOLF and the LPGA Women’s Network that seeks to create an enjoyable, welcoming experience for women interested in golf
- Growing Golf™ - a Syngenta global initiative that highlights the potential economic value of increased female participation in golf, including resources like the following video featuring the importance of mentors:
Share your story on social media with @SyngentaTurf using #LadiesLeadingTurf and #WomenInTurf.
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