Swing for Success Event Celebrated High School Golfers Alongside Solheim Cup Past Captains

August 17, 2017

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (August 17, 2017) – Yesterday Farm Bureau Financial Services hosted a unique event designed to motivate and support female high school golfers. Swing For Success took place on Wednesday in conjunction with Solheim Cup practice rounds at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club.

Thirty-three female students from 15 metro high schools attended the event. The day kicked off with an inspirational message from 2005 U.S. Solheim Cup Team Captain and golf legend, Nancy Lopez. Then the golfers hit the course practicing their driving, chipping and putting techniques under the watchful eyes of LPGA instructors. The day concluded with comments from 1996 and 1998 U.S. Solheim Cup Team Captain, Judy Rankin.

“Our hope was that this experience would inspire these young golfers to dream big and hear first-hand that dreams can come true. It was a privilege to hear from a couple of the greatest female golfers of all time, who shared words of wisdom and encouragement.” said Nancy Wiles, Marketing Communications VP. “The young ladies who attended Swing For Success were engaged and all smiles and will likely always remember this once in a lifetime experience.”

Students who participated in Swing For Success were nominated by their coach or athletic director. In addition to the day itself, students have the opportunity to enjoy a day at the Solheim Cup courtesy of Farm Bureau Financial Services. And, two lucky young ladies were randomly selected to win a set of PING custom-fit irons.

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About Solheim Cup The Solheim Cup is a biennial event that showcases female professional golfers from the United States and Europe. This year’s Cup takes place at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club August 14 - 20, 2017. This is the first time that the Solheim Cup has been hosted in Iowa. For more information about the Solheim Cup visit www.solheimcup.com.

About Farm Bureau Financial Services

Farm Bureau Financial Services offers a full suite of insurance and financial services products to client/members in 14 western and Midwestern states. Our exclusive, multi-state agent force provides insurance products including auto, home, life, farm/ranch, business and more. Helping complete the financial services offering, advisors offer wealth management and financial planning services. Founded more than 80 years ago to serve the needs of farmers and ranchers, Farm Bureau Financial Services has grown to be one of the most comprehensive financial services providers in the market today.

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