Women & Golf caught up with Julie Craggs, founder of SheCanGolf, to find out how her fantastic initiative at Oakmere Park is getting more women and girls into the game.
Women & Golf caught up with Julie Craggs, founder of SheCanGolf, to find out how her fantastic initiative at Oakmere Park is getting more women and girls into the game.
Now in its third year, SheCanGolf is all about growing the game of golf and making it fun, welcoming and accessible for women and girls. There are weekly coaching sessions every Thursday evening at Oakmere Park with PGA Professional, Jamie Jarvis, and a 3-hole on-course lesson on a Saturday – a relaxed way for newbies to develop their skills from the range to the course whenever they’re ready.
SheCanGolf member Karen commented, "Buddying up with more experienced players is a great way of playing those first nine holes and soon settles any nerves! I came away with lots of tips and a greater understanding of some of the rules."
“Everyone in the SheCanGolf group is encouraged to learn at their own pace … some can’t wait to get out on the course whilst others would like more support to take the next step, which makes perfect sense.” Julie explained.
“Our aim is to make golf as fun, welcoming and accessible for women and girls as we can.”
For girls, there’s a Girls Golf Rocks coaching session every Sunday morning, with the fifth session being out on the course. Girls Golf Rocks is an England Golf initiative that offers free coaching sessions to girls across the country. Later this year, Julie and four girls will be attending a Girls Golf Rocks training day to become ambassadors for the programme.
There’s a lot more on the agenda than just coaching sessions though. Every year, Julie puts together a full calendar of events, with spa breaks, away days, fitness workshops, pamper sessions and a host of social functions.
Here’s what the line-up looks like for the rest of 2019:
11–12 May
SheCanGolf on tour
Belton Woods Golf Club
18 May
Buddies & Newbies 9 hole competition
In support of Action for Children
Oakmere Park
4 June
International Women’s Golf Day and SheCanGolf birthday
23 June
SheCanGolf away day
Ramsdale Golf Club
28 July
SheCanGolf and GirlsGolfRocks family golf day
Oakmere Park
1–4 August
SheCanGolf on tour at The Women’s British Open
Woburn Golf Club
10–11 August
SheCanGolf on tour
Owston Hall Golf Club ?️♀️
5–6 September
SheCanGolf does Solheim Cup
Oakmere Park
13–15 September
SheCanGolf on tour at the Solheim Cup
Gleneagles
29 September
The world’s biggest golf, coffee and cake day
In support of MacMillan Cancer Support
5 October
SheCanGolf Autumn Charity Open
Oakmere Park
In support of The Harley Jae Charity
November - February
SheCanGolf Winter Workshops
5 December
SheCanGolf in Christmas jumpers
Oakmere Park
10 December
SheCanGolf Christmas Social
How to get involved
Find out more about SheCanGolf at Oakmerepark.co.uk or follow SheCanGolf on Facebook. There’s also a Whatsapp group to stay up to date with all of the SheCanGolf news and events.
