--- title: NCCGA Appoints Director of Women's Golf description: The NCCGA has appointed Olivia de Fouchier as the Director of Women's golf to help grow the game for female college students. image: https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/social-suggested-images/wake-forest-womens-golf.jpg --- [![nextgengolf-white-logo.png](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/themes/theme46788/images/nextgengolf-white-logo.png "nextgengolf-white-logo.png")](https://nextgengolf.org/) - [NCCGA](https://nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga/) - [City Tour](http://nextgengolf.org/city-tour) - [Blog](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/) - [About](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [About Us](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [Press](https://nextgengolf.org/press/) - [Golf Jobs](https://nextgengolf.org/job-board/) - Resources - [Golf Equipment Deals](https://nextgengolf.org/golf-equipment-deals-nextgengolf-members/) - [Find Golf Discounts](https://nextgengolf.org/best-golf-discounts-in-each-state/) - [Indoor Golf Facilities](https://nextgengolf.org/app/find-indoor-golf-facilities) # Where college students go for golf Subscribe NCCGA City Tour Industry Subscribe Enter a valid email address - [College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf) - [Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help) - [Golf Industry](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-industry) - [All Topics](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/topics) - [New Posts](https://blog.nextgengolf.org) - [College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf) - [Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help) - [Golf Industry](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-industry) # [NCCGA Appoints Director of Women's Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga-director-womens-golf-2015) By [Nextgengolf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/author/nextgengolf) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![NCCGA Appoints Director of Women's Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/social-suggested-images/wake-forest-womens-golf.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga-director-womens-golf-2015) When I was informed that the NCCGA was creating a new position within its Student Leader hierarchy, Director of Women’s Golf, I was excited about the opening of a new professional opportunity. Most of all, I was thankful that female golfers would have an opportunity to be recognized and heard within a wonderful organization. As Director of Women’s Golf, I will be responsible for women’s integration among collegiate players and help ensure their comfort within the [NCCGA](http://www.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga) and its events. In addition, I will attempt to increase women’s participation both within co-ed teams and newly created women-only teams. ![olivia de fouchier wake forest womens golf nccga nextgengolf](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/olivia-de-fouchier-from-wake-forest-300x300.jpg)I was born in Paris, France and lived there until the end of high-school. My father being French and my mother American, I was lucky enough to grow up speaking both languages fluently. I started playing golf around the age of 8 but only started competing seriously when I was 12. In France, athletics are not a part of the educational system, so sports function within a system of regional leagues and country clubs. I was a member of a Country Club near Paris (Saint Nom la Bretêche), for which I competed both individually and on a team in the National Championships (junior and women). Team events are what got me truly excited about spending time out on the course and driving range; I’m glad that I am able to replicate that experience in college. [![Learn About the NCCGA  Does your college have a club golf team?](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/525111/0d92143f-a9da-4005-8347-520bcf69a552.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/525111/0d92143f-a9da-4005-8347-520bcf69a552)When I graduated high school, I crossed the Atlantic to come study at Wake Forest University, where I am a senior majoring in Politics and International Affairs, with minors in Economics and History. I joined the women’s club golf team my freshman year. At the time the club did not participate in tournaments, and practice was more of a social outing. Over the past three years though, we have formalized the program and now are the only competing women's team in the NCCGA. While it is sometimes daunting to play solely against men, some of our players often place in the top ten of our regional tournaments. I’m incredibly proud and thankful for the progress we have made! [![Wake Forest Women](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wake-forest-womens-golf-300x300.jpg)](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wake-forest-womens-golf-300x300.jpg) This semester, I’m hoping to create a strong network of female NCCGA players across the country. It’s crucial for them to know that even though they might play with a majority of men, there are other women around the country doing the same thing and facing the same challenges. Playing amongst men is not always easy, especially when they are not expecting to play with women. That being said, I hope to normalize our participation in events and break any stereotypes that might exist toward women golfers. I can’t wait to start working with the standing NCCGA student leaders and team, knowing that great steps toward the improvement of women's golf can be made! If you would like to contact me about my position or if you have feedback about women’s golf, please do not hesitate to contact me at anytime. ***\*\*Olivia de Fouchier is the NCCGA's Director of Women's Golf.*** ### Subscribe to stay up to date Previous article [Club golf preparation begins now](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/club-golf-preparations-begins-summer-2015) Next article [Tips for College Golf Presidents: Recruiting](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/tip-1-for-college-golf-presidents-recruiting) --- ### Popular Posts Topics: [NCCGA](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/nccga) [Women's Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/womens-golf) [Wake Forest University](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/topic/wake-forest-university) National Partners ![Srixon](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/srixon_logo_md.png) ![Cleveland](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cleveland_logo_md.png) - [About](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [Our Story](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [Golf Jobs Board](https://nextgengolf.org/job-board/) - [Press](https://nextgengolf.org/press/) - [Sponsors](https://nextgengolf.org/nextgengolf-sponsors/) - [Private Policy](https://nextgengolf.org/privacy-policy/) - [Terms of Use](https://nextgengolf.org/terms-of-use/) - [Tournaments](https://nextgengolf.org/app/find-golf-tournaments) - [College Rankings](https://nextgengolf.org/app/golf-tournaments/team-rankings/62-spring-2020) - [NCCGA National Championship](https://nextgengolf.org/fall-2020-national-championship/) - [College Tournaments](https://nextgengolf.org/app/golf-tournaments/schedule/fall-2020) - [Tournaments for 21+ golfers](https://nextgengolf.org/city-tour/) - [City Tour Championship](https://nextgengolf.org/2020-city-tour-championship-kiawah-island-resort/) - [High School Tournaments](https://www.highschoolgolf.org/) - [Golfer Resources](https://nextgengolf.org/blog/) - [Golf Equipment deals](https://nextgengolf.org/golf-equipment-deals-nextgengolf-members/) - [Golf Stories](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/) - [Find Indoor Golf Facilities](https://nextgengolf.org/app/find-indoor-golf-facilities) - [Find Driving Ranges](https://nextgengolf.org/app/find-driving-ranges) - [Find Golf Discounts](https://nextgengolf.org/best-golf-discounts-in-each-state/) - [Get a Golf Handicap](https://nextgengolf.org/where-to-get-a-golf-handicap/) - [Golf Industry Resources](https://nextgengolf.org/golf-course-owners/) - [PGA Pro Recognition](https://nextgengolf.org/pga-professional-recognition/) - [Host an NCCGA Tournament](https://nextgengolf.org/host-an-nccga-tournament/) - [Host a City Tour Tournament](https://nextgengolf.org/host-a-city-tour-tournament/) - [Marketing Guides](https://nextgengolf.org/golf-course-marketing-guides/) - [Tournament Volunteering](https://nextgengolf.org/nccga-tournament-volunteering/) - [Becoming a Sponsor](https://nextgengolf.org/sponsorship-for-millennial-golf/) ![nextgengolf-white-logo.png](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/themes/theme46788/images/nextgengolf-white-logo.png "nextgengolf-white-logo.png") 55 Court St, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02108 ![bullet](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/orange-bullet.png) (617) 453-8732 ![bullet](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/orange-bullet.png) info@nextgengolf.org [![Instagram](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/instagram.png?width=42&name=instagram.png "Instagram")](http://instagram.com/nextgengolfclub) [![LinkedIn](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/linkedin.png?width=42&name=linkedin.png "LinkedIn")](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextgengolf-inc) [![Facebook](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/facebook.png?width=42&name=facebook.png "Facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/nextgengolfclub) [![Twitter](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/twitter.png?width=42&name=twitter.png "Twitter")](https://twitter.com/nextgolfer) 55 Court St, 5th Floor Boston, MA 02203 (617) 453-8732 info@nextgengolf.org [![Instagram](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/instagram.png)](http://instagram.com/nextgengolfclub) [![LinkedIn](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextgengolf-inc) [![Facebook](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/nextgengolfclub) [![Twitter](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/nextgolfer) [![Facebook](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/nextgengolfclub) [![Twitter](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/nextgolfer) [![Instagram](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/instagram.png)](http://instagram.com/nextgengolfclub) [![LinkedIn](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/Images/linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextgengolf-inc)