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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
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Alison Root

Let's Not Kid Ourselves... Data On Participation Numbers Doesn't Seem To Match The Reality

Women's golf putting.

Women’s golf is in the best place it’s ever been, with greater interest and more women playing - right? 

For the most part, this is absolutely true: the professional game is finally receiving the attention it deserves, prize funds are up, and there’s greater TV coverage. Plus, according to The R&A's annual review (2023), it was also a record-breaking year for elite amateur golf, with over 6,300 counting events worldwide representing a 10% increase on 2022. 

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