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President’s Message

Hello!

Meet the wnhga team
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As we step into a brand-new golfing season, I’m thrilled to see our 2026 board and membership back together-energized, smiling and ready for another year on the fairways. Proof that strength, strategy, and a good sense of humor are just as important as a prefect swing. Whether you’ve been a member of WNHGA for years or are bravely joining for the first time, you’re part of a community that celebrates women supporting women. This broader community of women nine-hole golfers is what makes our golf days so special.

We know where golf has been historically. We know where it must go to have a lasting future. The platform for golf’s future must be on thoughtfulness, understanding and acknowledgement of the membership we serve. Your WNHGA board is committed to creating inviting events and competition.

“Our journey has been anything but ordinary. At every step, we’ve stayed true to our commitment to support women and young girls in the Northern California golf community.”
— Lauren Dummer, WNHGA President

WNHGA History

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Who was Corena Green?

The Corena Green tournament is named in honor and memory of a WNHGA director who was an avid supporter of women’s golf.

During her second term of office, as president in the late 1980’s, she began to promote the idea of junior golf for girls. Although, WNHGA had supported junior golf, it soon became apparent that girls were relegated to secondary consideration. Thus, the idea of a special tournament for girls only, funded by WNHGA, was born.

Corena’s sudden death in 1990, during her last year on the WNHGA Board, came as a shock to all who knew her. Her many friends throughout the WNHGA clubs wanted to honor her, so in consultation with her family, the WNHGA Corena Green Classic for Junior Girls golf tournament was born.

The success of this annual tournament would not be possible without the ongoing support from all of the WNHGA member clubs in the form of both volunteers and donations. The money donated covers tee prizes, award trophies and advanced education scholarships. This tournament is open to any junior girl, ages 8 to 17. Neither the girl, nor her family, need to be a member of a WNHGA club, but the girl must be sponsored by one. The girls should also have played some golf and have some basic knowledge of the game and rules.

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