BOSTON, Feb. 4, 2016 – LPGA Golf Clinics for Women from MetLife has announced its sites and dates for the 2016 clinics.

Now in its 26^th year, the nationwide series of 14 golf clinics designed exclusively for women will again hit the road, taking clinics to such major U.S. markets as Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle and Dallas.

The clinics were launched by 27-time LPGA Tour champion Jane Blalock in 1990. The goal of each event focuses on providing a full day of instruction for women of all levels, as well as enabling women business professionals to network with others through the game.

Now in her 26^th year as CEO of LPGA Golf Clinics for Women from MetLife, Blalock brings a crew of LPGA teaching professionals to each location to provide skills instruction and course management guidance. Each clinic includes a swing exhibition led by an LPGA Tour legend. Participants also receive a premium gift bag and commemorative photo of their group and instructor.

"It's a full day devoted to learning about golf and improving fundamentals," said Blalock. "It's also about building confidence and encouraging women to participate in more corporate and business outings so they are afforded the same opportunities and access as their male counterparts."

With an eye toward leveling the playing field and encouraging inclusiveness, the clinics teach the langue of business golf and allow ample face time for networking among participants. Breakfast, lunch and a late-afternoon reception are highlighted by remarks from Blalock and a keynote speaker from MetLife, Fidelity Investments or KPMG – each a major supporter of the clinic series.

To date, the LPGA Golf Clinics for Women has served more than 50,000 women nationwide. The clinics typically sell out and attract nearly 2,000 women each year.

Each clinic pairs similar-skilled women into separate groups with a maximum ratio of eight students to one teacher, enabling each participant to gain individual instruction.

"Our teachers are incredibly adept at helping participants with their most urgent challenges, giving them drills to use long after the clinic is over," added Blalock. "It's probably the most professional attention many of these women have ever received when it comes to their golf games."

Participants also have the option to have their golf swing digitally recorded, analyzed with comments by an LPGA teaching professional and returned to them via e-mail following the clinic.

A silent auction is also held throughout the day for quality gifts, products and services supporting charity partners Susan G. Komen and the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf program.

"Golf is a great game and traditionally, it has also been a wonderful asset in business," Blalock said. "Women who understand the game and play with confidence will be appreciated in any foursome, and better yet, they will always be invited."

2016 LPGA Golf Clinics For Women schedule:

April 11: Los Angeles, Calif. / Mountain Gate Country Club
May 9: White Plains, N.Y. / Elmwood Country Club
May 23: Dulles, Va. / 1757 Golf Club
June 13: West Orange, N.J. / Crestmont Country Club
June 20: Charlotte, N.C. / TPC Piper Glen
June 27: Minneapolis, Minn. / Golden Valley Golf and Country Club
July 11: Sharon, Mass. / Spring Valley Country Club (BOSTON 1)
July 18: Seattle, Wash. / The Plateau Club
August 1: Canton, Mass. / Blue Hill Country Club (BOSTON 2)
August 29: Palo Alto, Calif. / Palo Alto Hills Country Club
September 19: Wilmette, Ill. / Westmoreland Country Club (CHICAGO)
September 26: Atlanta, Ga. / Druid Hills Golf Club
October 4 (Tues): Dallas, Texas / The Clubs of Prestonwood - Hills Course
October 25 (Tues): Delray Beach, Fla. / The Seagate Country Club

Sites, Dates Announced for 2016 LPGA Golf Clinics For Women

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