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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
Sport
Emma Booth

We Are Our Own Gatekeepers. Why Women Need To Stop Discouraging Girl Golfers

When Girls Golf is searched on Getty it turns out images of girls under the age of 18, not grown up women. .

I’m a coach that works in the golf industry, but I am no longer fully immersed in golf club life in the same way I once was. That’s why I’m a fan of Facebook’s Women’s Golf Lounge, as I enjoy seeing the posts of successes, days out on different courses, but most of all, I love seeing posts seeking the wisdom of the crowd.

This is where the true spirit of the group shines through; supportive, encouraging, and full of shared passion for the game. It’s a wonderful reminder that golf is as much about community as it is about competition.

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