PGA and LPGA Professional Le Ann Hiddleson Finger has recently joined the EWGA (Executive Women’s Golf Association) staff, as Director of Player Development at their headquarters.

Le Ann comes to EWGA after working at the PGA of America headquarters for the past six years as their National Promotions Specialist, where she led the development of eight national player development programs. She also managed the women’s golf initiatives and programs designed to welcome non-golfers and former golfers into a women friendly, non-intimidating environment.

As the EWGA’s Director of Player Development, Finger manages the current golf educational programs and is developing a new platform to communicate game improvement offerings for the 14,000 EWGA members. Other programs Finger oversees include the Let’s Go Golf program, Golf Club Network, and the national launch of Grads to Golf on college campuses.

Finger has an extensive background that includes experience in golf administration, golf operations, six years of head coaching experience leading the St. Olaf men’s and women’s teams, and has served as a liaison with allied golf associations for many years.