Seattle, Washington, is one of the wettest areas of the United States. On average, it rains in Seattle about 50 percent of the time, with the heaviest from January to May and October to December. However, that does not stop the locals from getting together for some casual fun on the golf course. The climate in Seattle allows for playing golf almost the entire year, with temperatures in the summer usually about 75 degrees and highs in the low 90s. If you are single in Seattle, check out some of these local groups for golf and conversation.
ASGA
The American Singles Golf Association has a thriving chapter in Seattle. The group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. to grab a bite to eat and announce outings and events. Members get together during the week for "nine and dines." These are events starting at 5 p.m. where members get together for nine holes of golf followed by dinner at a local restaurant. The group also has a social committee that organizes get-togethers such as dinner and a movie, bowling and theater events. Members of this group travel to play courses within a few hours of Seattle, as well as their local courses.
ASGA, Seattle Chapter
Tim Witthaurer, President (as of March 2010)
206-242-2083
singlesgolf.com/chapter.php?chapter_number=4801
The Seattle Golf Meetup Group
Founded in March 2007, this group has had 57 events with its 242 members as of three years later. This group encourages its members to get involved and organize events for the other members to enjoy. Members can also post ideas for meet-ups and get feedback from the group.
meetup.com/SeattleGolf
YPGA
The Young Professionals Golf Association was founded in November 2009. Members of this group enjoy golf clinics to help with their game, night-time golf tournaments, weekend outings and golf vacations. The group originated in Washington, D.C., and then became active in several U.S. cities. It has dues of $10 a year, which goes to purchasing prizes for tournaments, promotion and event fees.
meetup.com/YPGA-Seattle
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Danielle Odom is a freelance writer whose work has appeared on various websites, including GolfLink, eHow and Answerbag.
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