by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor
The Hamilton Women’s Golf Association (HWGA) continues to make a positive difference in the Bitterroot Valley golf community. The HWGA raised a record amount of funds this year and donated it to the five high school golf teams in the Bitterroot Valley.
Representatives from the HWGA recently passed out checks in excess of $1000 each to the five Bitterroot Valley high schools that have golf programs: Hamilton, Corvallis, Darby, Stevensville, and Florence.
This year the group was able to include Florence High School.
The Hamilton Women’s Golf Association recently donated over $1000 to each of the five high school golf teams in the Bitterroot Valley: Hamilton, Corvallis, Darby, Stevensville, and Florence. Photos courtesy of Rainey Warner.
“Scott Marsh and his students from Florence were super appreciative of this first time donation,” said Rainey Warner, secretary for the HWGA. “We look forward to continuing to raise funds for these students so that they may continue to succeed in their efforts.”
This year the Hamilton Women’s Golf Association was able to add the Florence golf team to their list of grant recipients. Photo courtesy of Rainey Warner.
“We hope the funds will help with the various expenses that the teams need money for,” continued Warner, “such as travel expenses, team attire, newer golf clubs or golf bags, etc. One of the best parts was seeing the reaction from the schools. They had so many great reactions – appreciation, gratitude, smiles, happiness – all of those words.”
The HWGA is a non-profit organization that is funded through annual fees from the Hamilton Golf Club Women’s golf league. They also hold an annual all-women’s golf tournament as a fundraiser. This year’s tournament was a huge success through the support of local businesses. “We realize that businesses in the valley are asked a lot to support the community and we are so grateful to them, and they were so generous this year,” said Warner.
The HWGA plays every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9 a.m., as well as every Wednesday evening beginning in early May. The season ends around the last week in September, weather permitting of course.
David Bantly says
Former 59840 resident. Please send me fundraising details. I would be delighted to support (not big money but something).
Best wishes
Rainey Warner says
Hi David,
Thank you for your interest in our fundraising efforts for the Bitterroot Valley high school golf teams.
We start soliciting local businesses for donations early in the year, culminating with our annual Hamilton Women’s Golf Tournament in early August. The donations consist of any amount of money that an entity wishes to donate, as well as gift baskets, gift cards, golf course credits…
Our mailing address is: 612 N 1st Street, Suite 2-138, Hamilton, MT 59840
Respectfully,
Rainey Warner
Secretary
Hamilton Women’s Golf Association