The second annual Women's Golf Week benefiting the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement is scheduled June 3-10 at more than 1,000 golf facilities across the country. The inaugural event was held last June with nearly 10,000 women participating at 225 host facilities.

“Women represent a critical demographic for the growth of golf,” said The PGA of America President Roger Warren. “Women's Golf Week is designed to provide a fun way for women to connect with the game in a stress-free atmosphere among their peers. Our goal is to more than double participation in 2006.”

The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement is a nationwide campaign dedicated to raising awareness of heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women, and inspiring women to take charge of their heart health.

“The American Heart Association is very pleased to have the support of Women's Golf Week,” said Karen Murray of Liz Claiborne Inc. and chair of the Women and Heart Disease Advisory Group. “These valuable relationships with Go Red For Women advance the reach of the movement and enhance the strength of our collective voice to fight heart disease in women. Together we can fight women's No. 1 killer and help women love their hearts.”

During the week, all host golf facilities will offer complimentary golf instruction to women 14 years of age and older. Facilities are also encouraged to offer a variety of activities from networking receptions to golf rules seminars. A portion of the proceeds from fundraising activities along with individual contributions collected will be donated to the Go Red For Women movement.

The Women's Golf Week official logo was redesigned to incorporate the Go Red For Women “red dress” symbol. The logo now displays the figure of a woman golfer wearing a red dress. Go Red For Women provides women with tips and information on healthy eating, exercise and risk factor reduction including smoking cessation, weight maintenance, blood pressure control and blood cholesterol management.

The week is a joint effort of The PGA of America, Golf 20/20, PGA Tour, LPGA, the NGCOA, the USGA, The First Tee and the Executive Women's Golf Association.

Beginning in April, consumers can find a complete list of participating facilities, along with details on specific events and online registration, by zip code on www.playgolfamerica.com.