Many a question is asked as to why junior girls drop off when they hit their teens. It could be down to a number of barriers. Other interests, pressures of exams and friendship groups, and the ever pressing issue surrounding golf and periods.
The less obvious hurdles simmer under the surface at some golf clubs and could be the reason why some talented players simply disappear. As a junior golfer I was often the only girl at the clubs where I played. When competing in opens and club competitions, I’d often find myself at the prize table simply because I had turned up.
