Women and girls getting into golf
England Golf is working on a number of project to get women and girls into golf. Only 15% of club members are female, so we are lagging far behind many European countries.
So, what are we doing about it? We’ve got great programmes to attract new players – and we’re making a lot of noise about the fabulous female side of the game.
How to Get into Golf
There are huge numbers of women and girls who want to play golf, and it’s so easy to get started.
Visit the Club Finder to find taster and beginner sessions near you. They’re great value group sessions, making it easy to meet other people, just like you, who’re starting the game. You’ll have fun together as you learn new skills.
In the year before Covid, 40% of people taking part in Get into Golf activities were female, so you’ll find plenty of like-minded company. Women-only sessions are available, as well as mixed.
Getting on the course
You’ve had some lessons, you’re practising hard …now it’s time to get playing. It can be daunting at first and that’s why England Golf run Women on Par.
These are fun playing days for women beginners, designed to help build confidence, make friends – and have a laugh together. The scheme ignores traditional scoring and asks players to complete a set of challenges instead – and finish with a glass of fizz or juice.
Girls Golf Rocks
Girls Golf Rocks is a joint campaign with The Golf Foundation which welcomes girls into the game. It’s aimed at 7-14-year-olds, it’s girls-only and there’s lots of support from girls who already play.
It’s fun and friendly – and it’s a winner. Over the last five years, Girls Golf Rocks has helped to introduce over 5,000 girls to the game of golf.
Connecting with clubs
England Golf are working intensively with clubs across the country to inspire more women and girls to play and become members. Use the club finder to find a golf club near you and ask them how you can get started and join in.
#WhyIGolf
England Golf launched the #WhyIGolf campaign to coincide with the Women’s British Open. The aim was to raise awareness about women and girls’ golf: the players, the career women and the volunteers.
The project told the stories of some amazing people and threw out an invitation to all to join the conversation. It was supported across the UK, travelled as far as Australia, brought a host of celebs on board and reached more than 2.5m people on Twitter, generating over 12million impressions.
