Golf Like A Girl is a proud partner of the LPGA Foundation
A Mission That Matters:
Supporting the next Generation of female leaders through golf
Our Story
Golf Like A Girl was founded in 2025 with a simple but powerful mission: to make golf accessible to every girl and woman, regardless of financial circumstances.
For too long, golf has been perceived as an expensive, exclusive sport. We're changing that narrative. Our founder, Tory, recognized that the cost of equipment, lessons, and course fees created barriers that prevented girls and women from experiencing the life-changing benefits of golf. What started as [describe how you started - small group of volunteers, single location, etc.] has grown into a thriving community of girls and women who are discovering that golf is more than just a sport—it's a pathway to confidence, leadership, and opportunity.
Today, Golf Like A Girl is providing free instruction to half of our participants. Additionally, at all clinics, we provide equipment and access to golf courses. We've proven that when you remove financial barriers, incredible things happen.
Our Mission
To empower the next generation of female leaders through golf by providing free and affordable, welcoming instruction for women and girls.
Our Vision
A world where golf courses and leadership roles are filled with 50% women. When women are in leadership positions, the world is a better place.
Golf Like A Girl is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt charitable organization. All donations to Golf Like A Girl are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. We are committed to transparency and responsible stewardship of all contributions.
WHY GOLF?
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- Builds self-confidence and self-discipline
- Teaches goal-setting and perseverance
- Creates scholarship opportunities for college
- Develops leadership and decision-making skills
- Provides a safe, supportive community
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- Offers networking opportunities in business and professional settings - Provides lifetime fitness and outdoor activity
- Creates social connections and friendships
- Teaches stress management and mental focus
- Opens doors to new career possibilities
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Golf is one of the few sports that multiple generations can play together. Parents, children, and grandparents can enjoy the course side-by-side, creating memories that last a lifetime.
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The average cost of golf lessons can range from $50-150 per hour. Equipment for beginners can cost $300-1,000. Country club memberships can exceed $10,000 annually. These costs put golf out of reach for many families.
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- 100% free instruction from certified coaches
- Free equipment loans (clubs, balls, tees)
- Free access to practice facilities and courses
- Free tournament entry fees - No hidden costs—ever
Golf is more than a recreational activity—it's a lifetime sport that opens doors and creates opportunities:
Our Core Values
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Inclusion
We welcome girls and women of all backgrounds, abilities, experience levels, and financial circumstances.
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Empowerment
We believe every participant has unlimited potential, and we're committed to helping them discover it.
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Integrity
We teach the values that golf represents—honesty, respect, sportsmanship, and personal responsibility.
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Excellence
We provide quality instruction and programming that meets the highest standards.
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Community
We create supportive environments where participants encourage and lift each other up.
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Accessibility
We remove all barriers—financial, social, and cultural—that prevent girls and women from playing golf.
Meet the Board Members
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Tory Kronschnabel
FOUNDER
Tory Kronschnabel is an LPGA Class A Professional with a degree in Economics and Engineering from The George Washington University. She founded Golf Like a Girl in 2023 with a clear mission: to bring more women onto the golf course. Believing that many important conversations happen on the course, Tory is passionate about ensuring women have a seat at that table.She brings over seven years of teaching experience, having coached with The First Tee of Minneapolis for five years and Grand Elk Golf Club for two years. Today, Tory teaches at the Birdie Lounge in Fraser, CO, and at Hyland Hills in Denver, where she combines instruction with community-building. In the winter, she also shares her love of the outdoors as a ski instructor.
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Kay McMahon, LPGA & PGA
LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame | LPGA Top 50 Best Teachers - Elite Class of 8 - 2026 | PGA of America Member - NENY PGA - Teacher of the Year (4 times) | LPGA | Professionals - Former National President | President - Women in the Golf Industry - 2022- present | Golf Digest 50 Best Women Teachers in America
Kay McMahon, a nationally recognized award-winning professional, established her company — eduKaytion GolfTM which is committed to delivering high-quality and simplified instruction. Her signature approach, known as Golf 8.5TM - Simple Steps to a Classic Swing, ensures it is easy to execute and simple to understand. With over three decades of experience, Kay possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise for golfers of all skill levels. She particularly enjoys teaching new golfers, women, and juniors, while also having extensive experience with seasoned golfers, even reaching the professional ranks.
As an accomplished player, during her amateur career, she successfully captured the Minnesota State Publinks Championship twice. Furthermore, her professional playing career includes playing in three USGA Women’s Open Championships.
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Kristi Hemmer
Kristi Hemmer’s muse is to create chemical reactions within an individual and collective: a catalyst. She believes that by inspiring changemakers to be unapologetic, they will disrupt the systems of power and create a more equal and safer world for women and girls.
As an educator for more than 20 years, she saw firsthand girls/women shrink in a classroom, a community, and worldwide; it made her mad enough to quit her six-figure job, travel the world learning about social entrepreneurship and the GIRLeffect, and start her own social enterprise: AWE (Academy for Women’s Empoerment). Ironically in the process, she realized her eight-year old dream of being an author (Quit Being So Good), being President (of her own company), and starting her own school (Academy for Women’s Empowerment).
When Kristi is not coaching women, writing, or teaching, she is spreading good around the world out of her medium sized, black, The North Face duffle bag. She has been to all seven continents and 65 countries.
Kristi Hemmer has her M.Ed. in counseling, over 20 years in education as a teacher (preK- college), counselor, and principal, and her coaching certification from an ICF certified program.
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George Stephan
George Stephan is a branding strategist, entrepreneur, and industry connector known for building impactful brands across business, sports, and leadership. As a founding board member of Golf Like a Girl, he helps advance the organization’s mission to expand opportunities, visibility, and participation for women and girls in golf.
George is the founder and managing partner of Stephan Partners, home to Golf Brands Group and Watermelon Social, where he advises senior executives, athletes, and golf industry leaders on branding, digital strategy, partnerships, and growth marketing.
Through Golf Brands Group, he supports golf organizations, instructors, facilities, and brands with integrated marketing, sponsorship strategy, and business development. Through Watermelon Social, he has developed a unique personal branding approach that combines strategic positioning, visual storytelling, and content marketing to help leaders grow their visibility, credibility, and influence.
At Golf Like a Girl, George applies this expertise to strengthen the organization’s brand, build strategic partnerships, and amplify its national impact. A longtime advocate for growing and modernizing the game, he is recognized for connecting people, ideas, and opportunities that drive business success and meaningful change in golf.
The Life-Changing Impact Of Golf Like A Girl
Mother
Daughter Success Story
A mother brought her daughter to a Golf Like A Girl Mother/Daughter lesson. The daughter had never found a sport she connected with and was hesitant to try something new. What made the difference was that she didn’t have to walk onto the course alone — she had her number one comfort, her mother, by her side. In this supportive environment, she gave golf a chance. That one lesson sparked a love for the game, leading to private lessons with Tory and giving her confidence, joy, and a sport she now calls her own.
Families Willing to Go the Distance
In Michigan and Maryland, mothers and daughters drove more than an hour to attend a free Golf Like A Girl Mother/Daughter lesson. These families carved out time, rearranged schedules, and made the trip because the opportunity was so unique. For many, it was their very first time on a golf course. The experience not only introduced the daughters to the game but also created lasting memories for mothers and daughters who might not otherwise have shared golf together. The willingness to travel so far underscores the need for more sponsored lessons across the country.
Rediscovering Golf as a Mom
One evening, a mom was at the driving range watching her son practice. She hadn’t played golf in over 20 years and was nervous to try again. That same night, Tory had a cancellation in her Free Women’s Lesson and invited the mom to join. Within one session, she was not only striking the ball with power but also excited to play golf with her son. The experience reignited her confidence and strengthened her family connection through golf.
Creating a Safe First Step
Two women attended a Free Golf Like A Girl lesson, both beginners and both intimidated to step onto a golf course. In the women-only setting, they felt supported and encouraged to learn without judgment. By the end of the session, their nerves turned into excitement — they were talking about buying clubs and continuing their golf journey. Without the free and inclusive structure of Golf Like A Girl, they never would have taken that first step.
