Golf It Forward drives the future of professional women, spirited by the history of women’s golf.
Golf It Forward drives the future of professional women, spirited by the history of women’s golf.
WELCOME TO GOLF IT FORWARD®
Welcome to GOLF IT FORWARD®, the vibrant heart of the Marilynn Smith and Founders’ Legacy Foundation. Here, we're all about celebrating the bold vision and unstoppable spirit of 13 pioneering women who not only saw a future for women in golf but also paved the way for golf to play a pivotal role in women's futures. The founders of the Ladies Professional Golf Association.
These trailblazers, who include legends like Shirley Spork and Marilynn Smith, lit a path that we're excited to walk with you, hand-in-hand. A journey to that embodies the spirit of the founders as we work to golf it forward.
WHAT WE DO
For more than seventy years, the Marilynn Smith Pro-Am and Shirley Spork Golf Tournament have been at the forefront, championing opportunities for women in golf. Today, the essence of these legendary founders is alive and thriving through our annual programs like the annual Silent Auctions, Sunday Tea, and Marilynn Smith Scholarship Pro-Am.
Thanks to these dynamic events, we're thrilled to offer $5,000 scholarships each year to twenty-five ambitious high school female golfers from the United States and Canada, empowering them to pursue their college dreams within the United States.
With $1.5 million in scholarships granted to 300 young women so far, our impact is a testament to what we can achieve together.
Celebrating 75 Years of the LPGA
Celebrate the remarkable journey of women in golf with us as we honor the 75th Anniversary of the LPGA and the inspiring efforts of Golf It Forward. We are thrilled to present a video that celebrates the legacy of the 13 pioneering founders of the LPGA and the extraordinary women who have shaped the game throughout the years.
This video showcases the spirit of empowerment and opportunity, featuring memorable moments from events like the annual Marilynn Smith Scholarship Pro-Am, Sunday Tea, and the Arizona Senior Women's Open. These gatherings are more than just tournaments; they are a chance for people to come together, to "Golf It Forward," and to create a ripple of positive change within the community.