The Pink Tee Foundation founder, LoveVell Higgs has been named 2015 Woman of The Year by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Kappa Zeta Chapter, located in Dallas, TX.
Higgs founded The Pink Tee Foundation in 2012 after losing her job while battling Cancer. She started playing golf several years earlier when living in Atlanta, GA. and quickly became addicted to the game. Often playing with men, Higgs quickly realized the lack of women of color on the golf course. This realization inspired Higgs to start The Pink Tee Foundation.
The Pink Tee Foundation is, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, that is dedicated to building character and developing leadership abilities that enhance the life skills of disadvantage girls ages 7-17, through the game of golf. Pink Tee will start its third season this year at Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas, Tx. Over the past two years Pink Tee has touched the lives of more than 75 girls through after school programs, free clinics and full golf instruction at Cedar Crest.
Higgs often states that she started the program “on a prayer and a passion”. “I found that my passion can help give young girls opportunities they may otherwise not have. Golf teaches valuable life skills like honesty, integrity and self-confidence. It can also open doors in your professional career. I love seeing the girls eager to learn the game.”
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Kappa Zeta Chapter will present Ms. Higgs with the 2015 Woman of The Year award in Dallas on Sunday February 15th at the Orion Ballroom room. Tickets can be purchased for this event by going to http://www.eventbrite.com/e/
To find out how to make a donation to The Pink Tee Foundation or bring the organization to your community log on to www.pinkteegolf.com.
