The Women in Golf Charter is helping clubs create more welcoming spaces for women. But we want to know what that really means for members on the ground.
If you’ve not read my last few articles, let me introduce you to The (Female) Club Golfer – a new series that aims to explore the real experiences of female club members today — who they are, their roles, challenges, and aspirations.
Because we know that as golf evolves, its players do too. Long gone are the old notions of a lady golfer, and in her place is a bold, dynamic, and powerful team of women breaking barriers and forcing change in the game. Young, old, dressed-to-the-nines, wearing gym leggings, popping out for nine holes or competing with the men – there’s a space for every woman at a golf club now.
There is a definite shift in club culture (though admittedly at some clubs more than others), and I am confident that at least some of that change is due to the Women in Golf Charter.
Over 1,300 organisations across more than 75 countries have now signed the charter, including clubs, counties, and governing bodies. But how does that translate into real change for the women playing week in, week out?
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What is the Women in Golf Charter?
If you’re new to golf, you might be wondering what the Women in Golf Charter is and how it might impact you.
Launched by The R&A in 2018, the Women in Golf Charter was established with one clear goal in mind: To make golf more inclusive for women and girls. It encourages clubs to take practical steps towards gender equality, from increasing female participation to improving visibility and representation at every level.
