Molly Norris Selected as 2017 AGA Women’s Scholarship Recipient

Molly Norris of Winfield, 2017 AGA Women's Scholarship Recipient

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Alabama Golf Association (AGA) is pleased to announce the selection of Molly Norris, of Winfield, AL, as the 2017 AGA Women’s Scholarship Recipient.  Norris, currently a senior at Winfield City High School, plans to attend Birmingham-Southern College in the fall and play on the Panthers Women’s Golf Team under Coach Richard Schmidt. 

Norris plans to pursue a degree in Biology with the goal of becoming a Nurse Practitioner.  “I want to use my education to help people and that is why I chose the medical field,” said Norris.  While at Winfield City High School, Molly has not only maintained a 4.0 GPA, but also has been involved with several extra-curricular activities including playing golf for the school’s girls’ golf team. 

“We were all thrilled to award the scholarship to Molly, and it was extra special to award the scholarship to an individual that has supported AGA tournaments the way Molly always has,” stated Chris Marr, AGA Board Member and Chairman of the Women’s Scholarship.

About Alabama Golf Association Women’s Scholarship

The Alabama Golf Association Women’s Scholarship Fund’s objective is to grant scholarships to deserving young women from the State of Alabama who have an interest in golf and are pursuing a baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university within the State.  The AGA Women’s Scholarship Fund has enabled sixteen young ladies to graduate college and is currently assisting four young ladies pursue their college degrees.

The 2017 Scholarship is valued at $2,500 per semester and will be renewed on a fall and spring semester basis for eight consecutive semesters (4 years), given that all Scholarship requirements are maintained.  This is not an athletic scholarship, rather it is an academic scholarship awarded to a young lady with an interest in golf. 

About the Alabama Golf Association (AGA)

The Alabama Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1915 whose mission is to serve and promote amateur golf in Alabama. AGA membership consists of over 130 member clubs represented by nearly 18,500 individuals. The activities and services of the Alabama Golf Association are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of Alabama golfers who wish to serve the game and the association through service.

AGA is the USGA's liaison for golf in Alabama conducting national championship qualifying, administering the USGA Handicap system including the GHIN Handicap service, course & slope rating and education. The AGA annually conducts 12 championships and team match competitions for men, women, juniors, and seniors. The AGA also conducts Alabama high school golf championships and assists with many collegiate events including the SEC Men's Golf Championship. In addition to competitions, the AGA administers the AGA Women's Scholarship Fund that is dedicated to assisting young female golfers in higher education and supports the Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation.

Since 1980, the AGA has managed the affairs of the Southern Golf Association which includes conducting the Southern Amateur Championship and Southern Junior Championship, in conjunction with the Board of Directors of the Southern Golf Association.

For more information about the Alabama Golf Association, visit www.alabamagolf.org.

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