The golf industry has long been shaped by bold women — even when their names weren’t always recognized. Three years ago, Golf Inc. introduced the Hilda Allen Award to honor women who lead with vision, grit and generosity, just as Allen did throughout her decades-long career as one of the nation’s most respected golf course brokers.
Since then, we’ve recognized 15 women who have not only excelled in their careers but have also created space for others to grow. They’ve been operators, architects, executives, innovators and mentors — each one helping push the business of golf forward.
This year, we honor 10 more women who are shaping the future of the game in meaningful ways.
Regina Sosing
Co-founder and Senior Vice President
Links Bridges USA, Inc.
Sosing never set out to be known in golf circles. But over the past decade, she’s become a familiar and respected face, especially among those who’ve needed to replace or rethink their course bridges.
As the face of Links Bridges, Sosing has helped introduce a new product category to the golf world: fiberglass bridges designed to look and feel like natural wood. Today, these durable, low-maintenance bridges can be found at hundreds of golf courses across more than 40 states. Many of those deals began with a handshake or a conversation with Sosing.
“My main role is the face of Links Bridges,” she said. “I go out into the golf industry and build relationships.”
Sosing entered the golf world in 2014 when her husband, Don Ferrar, a veteran of the international parks and water industry, began exploring the idea of launching a bridge business.
It was still just a concept, but Sosing was all in. She became its champion, branding lead and ambassador.
In the early days, she walked trade show floors, introduced herself to anyone who would listen, and patiently built a network in a tight-knit industry.
“We didn’t know a single person when we attended our first superintendent show,” she said. “In our case, you just build relationships, one at a time. You have to be there every year until they get to know you.”
Her approach was simple but effective: listen first.
“You don’t just talk about you,” she said. “You have to ask about them.”
That personal, people-first style helped her earn trust and recognition.
Sosing brings a unique perspective to golf. She grew up in Northern Samar in the Philippines during a time of political unrest. She moved to North America in the early 1990s, balancing family…
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