named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Course Rating Service
USGA-compliant course rating for women golfers provided to both member and public clubs in the metropolitan region
Girls to the Tee
Free golf clinics for junior girls conducted with PGA professionals to teach fundamentals, foster friendships, and encourage participation in golf
Team Matches
Spring Interclub Team Matches held across districts including Long Island, Westchester/Connecticut, and New Jersey
WMGA Foundation Fellowship Program
Provides stipends to help junior golfers with tournament entry fees and related costs; offers college scholarships to deserving girls interested in golf
WMGA/MGA Women’s Amateur Championship
Annual championship open to female golfers with a USGA Handicap Index of 12.0 or less, conducted in partnership with the Metropolitan Golf Association
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Amateur and Professional Golf Tournament Hosting 2 activities
- Administer junior golf development programs for girlsHosts the “Girls to the Tee” program at multiple locations including Baltusrol Golf Club, Westchester Country Club, and in New Jersey, offering free golf clinics taught by PGA professionals to introduce or improve skills for junior girls. Also conducts open championships for junior girls, including the Junior Girls' Open Championship and the Maureen Orcutt Memorial Tournament, open to all girls regardless of club affiliation.
- Organize and host amateur golf competitions for women and junior girlsConducts approximately 30 annual golf competitions for women and junior girls, including individual, team, family, and intergenerational events such as the Mother-Son Championship, Husband-Wife Championships, Stroke Play Championships, and various Best Ball formats. Events include regional team matches like the Myra D. Paterson Invitational and Met Matches across member clubs.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Foster community and membership engagement in women's golfOffers structured membership categories for women and junior girls with defined eligibility criteria and dues, including Regular, Collegiate/Young Professional, Club, and Junior memberships. Provides a platform for camaraderie and competition among members through organized events and communication channels.
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Golf Caddie and Junior Scholarships 1 activity
- Provide financial support for junior and collegiate golfersProvides stipends to help cover tournament entry fees and related costs for junior golfers and awards multi-year collegiate scholarships through the WMGA Foundation, having granted over $1.2 million to more than 165 recipients.
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Golf Professional and Player Support 1 activity
- Publish organizational communications and historical recordsProduces and maintains Tee Talk, a publication that chronicles the history, volunteer efforts, competitions, and development of women’s golf in the Metropolitan area, contributing to institutional memory and member engagement.
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Youth Golf Development Programs 1 activity
- Serve as official course rating authority for women golfersActs as the USGA-compliant Course Rating authority for women players in the metropolitan region, providing complimentary course rating services for both member and public clubs to support accurate handicap calculation under the USGA Handicap System.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Recognize distinguished contributions to women's golfNames honorary members in recognition of exceptional performance and service to the sport, having named seventeen honorees since 1951, beginning with Maureen Orcutt and including figures such as Mrs. Philip Cudone.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$654K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$540K83%
Investment income$96K15%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$552K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$187K
Grants paid out$18K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$979K
Cash$231K
Investments$747K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$979K
Liquid reserves21.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +17.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 17
- ALAIR MUZZATTI — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA BRIAMONTE — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA REDERSCHEID — DIRECTOR
- CHERYL BRAYMAN — PRESIDENT
- DENISE WOLFBLISS — DIRECTOR
- DONNA DEMARCO — VP OUTREACH
- INA KIM — DIRECTOR
- JEANNIE GASTON — DIRECTOR
- JUDY CUTTONE — DIRECTOR
- KATE PLATT — VP OF COMPETITIONS
- KATHY FLICKER — DIRECTOR
- KATIE RENOFF — DIRECTOR
- LIZ GRECO — SECRETARY
- LYNNE GERE — DIRECTOR
- MAGGIE PIZZONE — TREASURER
- MEGAN GREHAN — DIRECTOR
- WENDY DOMINICK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- CSGA Government — USGA Handicap Index servicing organization used as a criterion for Independent and Junior Independent Membership.
- Golf Genius Partner — Partnership with Golf Genius for managing tournament pages and event logistics.
- MGA Government — USGA Handicap Index servicing organization used as a criterion for Independent and Junior Independent Membership.
- MGA Partner — Co-hosts a joint happy hour event with MGA to connect golfers across the MET area.
- Metropolitan Golf Association Partner — Partners to conduct the Metropolitan Amateur Championship, Women’s Public Links Championship, and Mixed Pinehurst.
- Metropolitan Golf Association Partner — Partnership to co-conduct tournaments including the Metropolitan Amateur Championship and Women’s Public Links Championship.
- Metropolitan PGA Partner — Collaborates to conduct the Women’s Metropolitan Open Championship and Junior Girls’ Open Championship.
- Metropolitan PGA Partner — Partnership to co-conduct the Women’s Metropolitan Open Championship and other joint events.
- NJSGA Government — USGA Handicap Index servicing organization used as a criterion for Independent and Junior Independent Membership.
- New Jersey State Golf Association Partner — Active partnership to support joint initiatives and events.
- New Jersey State Golf Association Partner — Collaborates on joint golf initiatives and championships.
- The Women’s Golf Alliance Coalition — Founding member of a coalition of women’s state and regional golf associations.
- USGA Government — Uses USGA Handicap Index as a qualification standard for membership.
- White Beeches G&CC Partner — Hosts the annual Maureen Orcutt Junior Tournament.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Competition-Based Development with Fellowshipmethodology: competition-based engagementBy engaging women and junior girls in individual and team competition, the organization fosters integrity, respect for the game, and fellowship, which together promote sustained participation and skill development because competitive play combined with positive social dynamics strengthens commitment and sportsmanship.
- Inclusive Access Modelmethodology: flexible eligibility_modelBy combining club-based eligibility with a flexible two-out-of-three criterion for independent members, the organization broadens access to amateur golf competition because it accommodates diverse playing circumstances while maintaining meaningful engagement standards.
- Youth Grassroots Pipelinemethodology: grassroots youth engagementBy introducing girls to golf through targeted entry-level programs like 'Girls to the Tee', the organization grows long-term participation because early exposure lowers barriers to entry and builds foundational interest in the sport.